Gift Ideas: The First Years
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Gift Ideas for a Caregiver
Asked by A.S. from Boca Raton
on May 30, 2008
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I have been blessed to have a wonderful woman privately care for all 3 of my children for a total of 5 years while I worked. She watched my boys each for the first 2 ...
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- You can invite her to your home and give her, with all of you who care for her, a surprise party with lots of love messages,little material gifts that will show her ho...
- A., A day at the spa is nice or even a cleaning service to come once a month or once every other month. Try Maids Home Service, I have used them in the past and th...
- How about a day at the Spa or at lease some treatments. J. www.J..myarbonne.com
Christmas Gift Ideas...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 31, 2010
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Just putting feelers out for some more of your inexpensive, HANDMADE Christmas gift ideas.
We are DEFINITELY scaling back this year. My list of people I 'buy' for ...
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- My all time fave is homemade vanilla extract (takes about 2mos of sitting beforehand). I also like homemade roasted garlic butter (or other flavored butters). I'...
- I do a lot of baked goods. In the past I have made woodne letter for kids rooms (if you want directions let me know). Also for kids making reindeer food (you can find ...
- I always liked the mason jar gifts...not only can you do cookies & stuff, but also soups, breads, etc in jars. Also check online for good dip recipes...you can get th...
Gift Ideas for Husband from His Stay at Home Wife???
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on December 4, 2011
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I think the subject line sums it up. Im a new SAHM & my savings is gone after a mere 2 years. Any ideas on what to give him for Christmas? Im fairly crafty but I cant ...
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- wait...you have your money and he has his? How's that working out for ya? Not too well since you are asking us what to get your husband when he wont give you some do...
- I am assumning your questions is that you and your husband don't have the savings left to purchace gifts for each other, so you want to make something.Can I suggest yo...
- Buy yourself a pretty red nighty and give him yourself with a special touch on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, whatever works best. When someone asks him what he ...
Help! Need Home-made Christmas Gift Ideas!
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on September 17, 2008
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I have a huge family so we usually draw names at Christmas (except for the kiddos). This year we decided to make our gifts rather than buying them. There's not a lim...
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- I make photo bottle cap necklaces & bracelets. I have sold them at craft fairs. Grandma's, sisters & Moms seem to really love them. My site is www.kimbows.vpweb.com an...
- Hi, What about a family photo album or a large frame with a group of favorite pictures. I am just starting on two photo albums for my 2 best friends birthday in ...
- I recently made one of those blankets that you tie all the ends to make it look like a fringed look? You know what I mean? I saw one at Hobby Lobby and they actually...
Should I Do Gift Bags or Something Else?
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on November 24, 2008
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We spent the first 9 years of my sons life in a small townhouse, so when we moved into our first house, I promised my son that he could have a big backyard birthday pa...
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- My Mom for one of my birthday parties as a kid, did a scavenger hunt around the neighborhood. She got a few of the neighbors to participate, but then hid things in pla...
- Decorate a photo frame and snap a pic of the guest at the party and/or with your son. We id this at my daughters b-day and have attended other parties that did this. ...
- Hi How about doing cookie decorating? That way you have a craft and a take home gift. (And you get to keep the left overs!!!)
Needing Anniversary Gift Idea
Asked by A.C. from San Francisco
on April 7, 2008
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My 7th wedding anniversary is coming up at the end of the week and I am looking for a gift idea for my husband. Something simple and under $20. My husband is always th...
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- Since he loves horticulture and architecture, why not plan a picnic lunch at Filoli in Palo Alto? I don't know if you've ever been there but it is a beautiful old home...
- ...how about a simple home made stepping stone for the garden?
- Hi A., Whenever I need a quick and thoughtful gift I make a homemade card or special photo collage. It's easy to do and since you have so many special memories you...
21St Birthday Gift
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on May 28, 2009
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I need some ideas for my daughters 21st birthday- its on a Sunday so she is going "out with friends the night before" Any Ideas - she is senior in a Big SEC school, an...
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- My daughter just turned 21. She was 'going out with friend the night before' like yours...I paid for a limo to take her all around to the places she wanted to go to w...
- If she's going out with friends, she might enjoy a spa day complete with hair/mani/pedi. If you want to go all out, include for a friend or two as well.
- I suggest Mom and daughter time. Perhaps a mani/pedi at really nice spa. Elizabeth Arden's salon, the Four seasons or Ritz Carlton. Then lunch after.
Mother's Gift HELP
Asked by S.H. from New York
on April 21, 2011
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My mother is turning 55 in a few days and I can't find anything that is right to give her. My mom was very young when she had us, gave up her life and dreams until we ...
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- I gave this to my dad - who is VERY hard to give gifts to - maybe you can give this to your mom as well http://gifts.redenvelope.com/gifts/story-of-a-lifetime-272...
- Maybe pictures on CD that rotate to music. We have done this for my parents us of and their kids and my dad cries every time! Not that I like to make him cry, just p...
- Pedicure - one for her and one for you so you can sit and chat together while being pampered. A favorite photo printed on canvas. Costco does these or you can chec...
1St Birthday Gift!
Asked by J.C. from Lake Charles
on May 14, 2010
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My Godchild (boy) is turning one tomorrow (the 15th) and I am trying to think of something sentimental for his birthday. Or something I can do for him every year, like...
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- My MIL used to give the kids savings bonds for their birthdays. Although they didn't get a smile or a "wow" back then, they sure are now, especially since my oldest is...
- Invest in Savings Bonds.
- Probably the best thing you can do is to contribute to a 529 or take one out in his name to help fund college. Unfortunately, it's not the most exciting thing, and i...
Gift Idea Needed....
Asked by J.W. from Cincinnati
on August 8, 2009
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My friend is having her 2nd baby. She is due in November. She already has one daughter and is now having a little boy. She has a lot of things she needs and is getting...
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- Hi J., If you want to give an original gift that would be well-received as well as much appreciated, I suggest baby sitting services from a professional service such ...
- Hello! I have a little girl & little boy, and was in the exact same boat as her - friends were (and still are!) giving me lots of clothes, & you pretty much have ever...
- Diapers or gift cards for diapers!!!!
