Gifts: Adult Child
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Gift-giving to Older Nephews and Niece
Asked by E.S. from Chicago
on December 5, 2010
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Hi, moms. Wondering if any of you have some suggestions on how to handle this. I have two siblings. My sister has twin 7-yr-old stepsons. My brother has two sons, ...
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- We are almost there with our daughter. She is 20 and in college. Once she graduates I think she will be ready to say no more Christmas gifts from other relatives. She ...
- At some point in my family, my niece and nephew became "adults" and began participating in the adult family grab bag--about 19 I think. BUT it sounds like no protocol...
- One option would be to draw names as an entire family and have each person send out 3 or 4 ideas within the agreed upon price range. That way everyone gets what they w...
Gifts...
Asked by D.K. from Denver
on November 29, 2007
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Okay, because I am on a tight budget this year I am researching big time the gifts I am getting my six year old daughter and 3 year old son. So I am asking with some ...
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- Hi D., My son is five and he has the moom sand. I got several packages for his five birthday, and personally I wish I didn't. To me, they make more of a mess then pla...
- Well, it appears I don't have to weigh in on Moon Sand 'cuz everyone else has -- and I agree with them! It's bad stuff. But the Purse Pals are cute (like My Littlest...
- My five year old son wanted moon sand last Christmas, so we got it, but he only played for couple of time and never wanted it again. It was a mess everywhere and didn...
Teachers & Gifts & Preferential Treatment
Asked by A.L. from Charleston
on December 13, 2011
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Going off the response from another post, I am just curious as to how people feel on giving gifts to teachers. Do you give so that your child receives extra attention/...
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- In all my years of teaching, I've never seen or heard a teacher who felt that way. How do we know if this person really IS a teacher? I guess anything's possible. Do...
- I am very tight financially too! We have 3 kids, youngest is 8 months old. I work at home part time. My daughters are 4 and 5. The 4 yo is in pre-K 5 days a week at on...
- Hmm...I always gift my kiddos teachers and never expect special attention. If you really want to get on the teacher's "good side" (if such a thing exists) I would thi...
Highschool Boy Graduation Gift
Asked by B.M. from Dallas
on May 16, 2010
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Any ideas for high school graduation gift for a boy? I know there's always the gift card or cash, but I'd like something more useful. He's going to college. Somethi...
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- when i was going to move out i needed all the cash i could get and to be honest a gift card, while it seems not personal, is a great choice. you could also go with thi...
- Money...money....money. I am speaking from experience. ha I have an 18 yr. old boy about to graduate and have a daughter that graduated from HS in '06. Gift cards a...
- I am making a birthday gift for my almost 18-er. It is a binder with simple recipes he might want to cook---tacos, BLTs, chicken wings, etc., with cooking tips incl...
Christmas Gift for Teacher
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on November 15, 2008
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This is my daughter's first year going to school. She's in Kindergarten. I don't really know her teacher very well. What's a good gift to give a teacher? I'm prett...
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- My sister is a teacher & she LOVES gift cards!!! The aren't unthoughtful, because the teacher can choose something just for him/herself. An extra special touch is ...
- Let me start by saying that you should not ever feel obligated to give your child's teacher a gift. We are often overwhelmed by the generosity our parents show at the ...
- As a former teacher I loved all the gifts my students gave me. Among my favorites: pretty note cards, craft idea books, homemade goodies, and things my students make o...
Bithday Party Gift Bags
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on August 7, 2008
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I am looking for ideas for gift give-a-ways for my son and daughters birthday party next weekend. The ages of the kids are around age 2-5, and I hate the idea of givin...
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- I would suggest buying cheap coloring books and crayons. Wrap them up and thats it. You can get everything you will need at a dollar store. This should be under $20 bu...
- This is a great time for getting school supplies cheap. A friend of mine made an 'art bag' with crayons and markers and a small coloring book. She bought everything at...
- I saw that you had several responses, and did not read them, but thought I would add my .02. For my daughter's b-day, I gave out bags with coloring books, (you can ge...
Gift Ideas for Christmas Stockings
Asked by C.F. from Houston
on December 14, 2009
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I'm looking for ideas for Christmas stockings this year. My kids are 10, 12 and 15(almost 16). I don't want to break the bank and I surely don't want more junk (cheap ...
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- I'm putting yo-yos in Christmas stockings this year. They have "starter" & more expert yo-yos. Also what about decks of cards and maybe little books on solitaire,...
- I always put toiletries in there, they use them! My son likes Axe body spray and deodarant, my daughter gets moisturizers and lip glosses! Have fun!
- Socks, underwear... :P I give my boys iTunes cards, things that they collect, they almost always get an ornament. We travel now for Christmas so now we are giving c...
Picking Names for Christmas Gift Giving, First Time, Don't Have a Clue
Asked by J.P. from Houston
on November 22, 2008
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Some of us will gather at Thanksgiving and discuss how this works.
How does a parent not give a gift to an adult child. Twins born on
Christmas Day, so they will...
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- Hello,J. Sometimes we can not afford to spend money on all our love ones so names have to be pick to make it affordable and this way everyone gets a gift.I have a i...
- In my family we drew names of adults but we all get stuff for the kids. We also agreed that we would get gifts for our parents and our children. For example after ...
- I love playing the white elephant gift. Although it works best if some of the gifts are "good" and others are white elephant (gag) gifts. Usually everyone needs to b...
Adult Son and Wife Do Not Give Me Birthday or Christmas Gifts or Cards.
Asked by J.L. from Tulsa
on January 9, 2012
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My son and his wife live out of state. I send cash birthday and Christmas gifts to both of them including my step-granddaughter. I am single who lives on social securi...
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- Sorry to hear about your situation - you sound like you're a very sweet mother / mother-in-law / grandmother. I think you should stop sending, them all gifts immediat...
- I would tell them, before the next occasion, that you would like a card. I can see my SS doing this. He doesn't seem to remember anybody's events unless it is pointed ...
- Gifts aren't or at least they shouldn't be given with anticipation of getting something in return. It is nice to exchange gifts but just because someone gives a gift ...
Gifts for 16& 18 Year Olds
Asked by L.C. from Houston
on December 15, 2009
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Hi Mamas!! A coworker (male) is looking to buy his nieces Christmas gifts. He hasn't seen them in a few years and he would like to get them something nice, but pract...
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- My favorite uncle gave me jewelry at this age and I was thrilled. Felt like a princess. or how about luggage? at 18 it was my graduation gift from same uncle.
- Walmart is all over the world, but I don't see one specifically in Columbia http://walmartstores.com/Careers/7792.aspx Do they have a Centroamérica or maybe one ...
- If he's willing to spend that much money - do they have TV? what about a Wii sports package with 2 hand controllers?
