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Advise on a Gift for a 10 Year Old
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on April 10, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm going to be visiting some friends that we haven't seen in several years since they live out of state. Their children have really grown since we saw the...
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- I'd suggest tween type jewelry, like at Claire's, maybe nail polish if her parents aren't opposed or if she likes to read the Emily Windsnap series is a lot of fun for...
- My niece is 8 and loves Hannah Montana and High School Musical especially. Maybe something HSM related? Also if shes a bit more mature, something for her room. I was t...
- The kids at our school are all of a suddden into "gimp". It has been around forever but they love it! You can get it at Jo-Ann's. It is a long plastic - rubbery stri...
Confirmation Gift
Asked by S.G. from San Antonio
on March 28, 2009
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My nephew will be receiving his confirmation next week...I wanted to give him money....what amount is the standard?
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- I don't remember getting cash for my confirmation in the Lutheran Church. I remember getting lots of crosses and maybe a Bible. Give what you think is right and fits...
- Cash is pretty traditional. They are adults in the church and trusting them with money is a big step into adulthood. At 15-17yrs old (the traditional confirmation ages...
- Are you really close to him? If so I would say $50. If not I would say $25 or $30. Other thing to consider is a gift card to his favorite store- AE, Abercrombie & Fitc...
Ideas for a Gift for My Friend
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on July 1, 2009
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Hi mamas! I need an idea for a birthday gift for a great friend of mine. She is turning 27 and a stay-at-home mom of two young boys. I would love it to be something...
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- What about a scrapbook or one of those scrapbook kits for all the photos she takes? Or, if you have photos of you together, make one of those online scrapbooks. I hear...
- Something unique and different......... I make cupcake bouquets, or cookie bouquets. The cupcake bouquets are made to look like roses (any color) and set in a nice bas...
- I am a stay at home mom of two and any invitation I get to have dinner out without the kids I jump at. I prefer time with friends over gifts anyday! Good Luck!
Inexpensive Gift Idea for College Grad. with Teaching Degree
Asked by T.D. from Dallas
on May 6, 2009
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My baby sister and my niece are both graduating next week. I am wanting to get them both something special, but don't have a lot of money to spend. They are both gradu...
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- A rolling crate or teacher bag--to haul home that inevitable teacher work on a regular basis. I just saw the crate thing at Mardel's for $25. Also, a g/c to Mardel's ...
- Anything they can use in thier classroom would make a great gift...teachers spend a FORTUNE on their classrooms! Also, something personalized with their teacher name ...
- How about a gift card to a teacher supply store?
Mother's Day
Asked by A.M. from New York
on April 30, 2009
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Hi! I'm looking to make Mother's Day gifts for Grandma's, Aunt's etc. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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- I made t-shirts a few years ago and quilts last year. I bought an inexpensive white quilt (a twin size so they could use it as a throw blanket for their living room.)....
- Since my oldest was born (3 1/2 years ago) we have been making stepping stone hand prints. You can find all of the supplies at Michaels (or any craft store) and the Gr...
- In the past I have made my own brown sugar and honey body scrub and then put it in small glass jars purchases at Ikea. I then wrote the ingredients on a small piece o...
Birthday Gifts
Asked by M.V. from Houston
on July 27, 2007
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I have a 4 year old and a 6 year old, whos birthdays are 2 weeks apart. My problem is we (my husband and I) do not know what to give them as a gift. They are both gi...
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- I love to get kids this age gardening tools, aprons, work gloves, seed packets, dirt, pots, watering cans and more. They can plant mums, pansies and more this time of...
- Hi M., Well, sure sounds like you love your children without a doubt. But you are making them sound spoiled. It's great that they have everything they want, but many ...
- Take them somewhere, do something with each of them. Just you and your husband with a birthday daugher. Find a babysitter for the other.
Christening Gift Ideas
Asked by S.L. from Boston
on April 20, 2009
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Hi Mom's
We will be attending a christening for my husband's neice's two kids. 8 month old & 1.5 year old. I need some gift suggestions. We can afford $25.00 for e...
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- I have given a musical snow globe as a Christening gift before. They are available at Things Remembered and you can get it engraved with the baby's name and birthdate ...
- In my day a savings certificate from the bank was a welcome christening gift, and twenty five dollars for each child is a generous amount. It is more practical than ...
- hello, I just attended my great nephew's christening this past weekend. I gave him/his parents some $ for his bank account and a hard cover story book. (he's only 2.5 ...
Gift for Surgical Patient
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on February 13, 2009
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My brother is a single dad who lives about 5 hours away from me. His only son is away at college. My brother will be having surgery on March 5 for prostate cancer. ...
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- My sister was having Throid surgery, I was here in our home town MI, single with 2 children under 3yr old, she was staying with our mother and step father in Texas. I...
- What about looking online for a good/healthy restaraunt or meal prep place that delivers? I'm sure cooking will be the last on his mind and a few good meals would cert...
- Snacks, magazines, write him a note about childhood memories about growing up with him. Maybe a comfy throw for when he's resting. How about a movie.
Gift Ideas for Administrative Professionals Day
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on April 8, 2008
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Hi Moms -
I know there are some other working moms out there. I am stuck on original ideas for gifts for Admin Prof Day. I work in a group of 10 with 3 Assts. We a...
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- J., I was an admin many yrs ago, and my favorite thing to receive on that day was a gift certificate for the mall or cash. Most are underpaid and getting something...
- Hello, I am a Mary Kay Consultant. I offer gift giving, wrapping & delivery services. I also offer FREE pampering parties with an awesome hand & lip treatment. And,...
- One year my firm gave out boxes of gourmet cookies. Another year we got baskets from Bath and Body works. I loved the basket best.
Help with Baby Registry
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on February 1, 2009
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Hi moms,
I'm ready to start creating and registering for items on my baby registry. This is our first child, and I really have no idea where to start. There is so m...
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- First of all, congratulations!! I remember registering for my first, it is soooo much fun!! Definitely onesies and sleepers. Receiving blankets, crib sheets. A bassine...
- This is a great question :) First, you only need about 10 outfits (sleepers & onesies)and maybe 2 outfits (cute things when you take baby out) in 3 months size. Depend...
- I just glanced through some of the responses and wanted to say while getting things for baby is very important don't forget a few essentials for you. If you are breast...
