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What Can We Do???
Asked by K.S. from Cincinnati
on October 22, 2008
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After battling breast cancer for almost 5 years, a co-worker/friend was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and given a very short amount of time to live. Naturally ...
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- When my mom had cancer when we were kids, I remember people brining over meals for us so she didn't have to cook. Money donations are extremely helpful to cover expe...
- You may want to consider putting together a scrap book w/ pictures of her and her friends, family, pets, places/vacations, etc. that you have from all your years toget...
- Does she have a family? I think maybe the most important thing to do for her at this point is to make sure she has time to spend with the ones she loves. Offer to ta...
Gifts for Teachers?
Asked by B.N. from Tampa
on December 17, 2008
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My daughter is 2 1/2 years old and is in daycare. She has two teachers that I would like to get gifts for but I am undecided as to what I should get. I really do not...
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- My advice - get a gift card! They get bunch of small gifts from others, and really would prefer to get cash or gift card. They don't make much money, so a little Chr...
- Does the daycare have a list of the teachers likes and dislikes? This is something the preschool I used to work at did. They gave the teachers a sheet to fill out with...
- Hi B., As a former teacher on never ending maternity leave, I can tell you that I always appreciated the gift cards. If the gift was unique and thoughtful, I treas...
To Buy or Not to Buy
Asked by R.D. from Chicago
on December 15, 2008
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We have some very close friends that I will buy holiday gifts for their child. One year they purchased gifts for my whole family, me, husband, and 2 daughters. The fol...
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- I would bake them a tin of cookies or candy. Even the silce and bake ones are yummy and reasonable. I think it is silly for grownups to try and one up eachother at ch...
- I dont think you have to buy for someone just because they buy for you. If you traditionally have purchased for just the children, then keep it that way. Maybe they pu...
- R., if it were me, I'd bake something for them. Of course, if you are not a baker, that wouldn't work. I enjoy making homemade quick breads for people for whom I'd lik...
I Need a Company to Match My Shoe Donation
Asked by L.P. from Tampa
on September 5, 2008
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Ok, this may sound a little unconventional, but for my son's 1st birthday I am refusing to give in to my husbands side of the family and have a big hoopla for a 1 year...
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- My suggestion would be to contact a financially secure, good sized local business that has a reputation for giving back to the community. National and International bu...
- Oprah had a women on recently who started a drive for pajamas and now has an organization that collects and distributes these to kids in group homes (who didn't even k...
- Hi L., I work and volunteer with nonprofits and would love to offer some help. Is there a charity close to your heart you would like to help? Why shoes? Maybe you c...
UPDATE On Gift Card with No Value
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on March 5, 2009
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I emailed the mom (which is a normal way we communicate with both of schedules being hectic) and told her how great the restuarant and food were but that there was a g...
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- I don't think they regifted it. I think if it was a regift it would have some odd amount on it like $54.87. Like they might have already gone to the resturant, used th...
- Hi J., Definitely tell the people that gave you the gift card. Quite possibly the transaction didn't take onto the card. I give gift cards frequently and it has hap...
- I would say something to them. Otherwise the restauraunt made a profit for something that they did not give out. Just say something like my husband and I got a chan...
Gift-giving Advice
Asked by K.H. from Dover
on December 12, 2007
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My hubby is military, so we are never living close to either of our extended families. Around the holidays, we tend to not really give out much more than cards to ever...
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- K., I've read something like this in one of my parent magazines. The writer was asking Ms Manners what to do and Ms Manners replied that you are not required to se...
- Just be very greatful. People don't expect gifts in return, it is about giving! And if they do then they are giving for the wrong reasons:) Send them each a card so...
- I know this probably isn't going to be very popular, but you need to consider that kids just don't understand sometimes that not getting them a gift isn't anything per...
Any Gift Ideas for Teachers?
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on April 12, 2009
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I am all out of ideas...my son is in 2nd grade and I have run out of ideas for gifts. Teacher Appreciation Week and end of school year is coming up. There are so man...
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- As a teacher-I do NOT want homemade goodies from the kitchen! I hate to say this but some kitchens and cooks are not clean! At Christmas-I said thank you-even wrote a ...
- As a former teacher, I loved getting notes of appreciation. It felt really nice to hear from the parents how much you were actually appreciated.
- I like to get either a popcorn bucket or small basket and put a gift card to rent a movie with snacks like chocolates, chips, sodas, water, etc.
Calling All Teachers - Gift Advice
Asked by T.M. from Houston
on March 29, 2009
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Hello Teachers,
I know you guys get tons of gifts through out the year. I was wondering if you could please post your favorite or not so favorite. The things you wi...
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- There are a few gifts that have stood out for me in the past: Bath and Body Works Gift Card, Gift certificate for some sort of pampering (nails, feet, facial, massage)...
- I love to get giftcards - especially for bookstores and restaurants. Small things that parents have done that stick out in my mind - brought lunch, sent cookies (2-3 ...
- I usually give Starbucks gift cards too. I was curious to see the responses. :-)
Birthday Gifts
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on October 7, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am having my daughter's 8th birthday party while trying to pack and get ready to sell a house. She is inviting 35 children for a birthday/semi going away p...
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- I'd say if they ask what she'd like then suggest gift cards, otherwise then Yes, it would seem 'tacky' to request it ahead of time. Why not pack up everything but t...
- I strongly agree with Kim C's advice, but with one small caveat. She wrote "most people will understand" - I think everyone will understand. Particularly given your ...
- I think making gift requests can be a touchy subject for some. What about just letting things be, but if your daughter receives toys, explain to her that they are goin...
Birthday Present Dilemma
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on May 31, 2007
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Okay here is the scenerio, my landlords have invited my family to a huge birthday bash for one of their sons (Their son is turning 12). It is an all day event at their...
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- What about one gift card to mcdonalds for all of them.
- My opinion is that you would bring a gift for the boy that you know. If you felt like giving the other children a card to celebrate their birthdays as well, I would t...
- you could do a family present. Maybe a gift card to Blockbuster for $20 or $15 and a small gift bag with candy and popcorn. Or depending on the ages, a game that t...
