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Christmas Gift Ideas for Christian Girl
Asked by L.G. from La Crosse
on November 22, 2007
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My 10-year-old daughter is passionate about her Christian faith. Her grandmother would like to buy her a gift for Christmas that encourages that faith. She already h...
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- That is great! I think the best way to encourage others in their faith is to take action with them. What if, instead of purchasing a gift, grandma and your daughter ...
- * A neckless * CD's--Our kids like the Scripture Rock series * Also there is a book called E-Mails To God that my daughter liked at that age.
- If you have Family Christian store near you, I would go there. They have tons of ideas. If she is in to reading they have tons of Christian books for kids her age. The...
I Need the Perfect Baby Gift
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on February 7, 2007
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My best friend just called to tell me that he and his wife are expecting their first baby! I am so excited. They're not finding out the sex so it makes it kindof hard....
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- I make diaper cakes that are always a hit. They can be used as centerpieces for a shower, and they have tons of diapers, wash cloths, receiving blankets and whatever ...
- One thing I loved was a Butler Bag (purse that can double as a diaper bag -- with a place for everything) and a buggy bag for the grocery store www.buggybagg.com LO...
- K., I can offer you so many ideas that are unique and perfect. How about Dr Karp's Happiest Baby on the Block, coupled with a Miracle Blanket to make the swaddling ...
Graduation Gifts
Asked by C.D. from Boston
on June 1, 2009
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Hi Moms,
We've been invited to a graduation party for the son of a friend with whom I play bunko. We don't know the graduate personally, but I'm quite fond of his ...
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- My son graduated last year and the average gift was $20 or so in the form of a gift card. He really appreciated being able to buy things for college. Since you don't...
- If you want to give cash only, $50 or $100 dollars is good. My mother taught me that graduation (high school or college), weddings & 1st babies deserve this high amoun...
- Wow, the pp is very generous. I'd give $20 or $25, especially to a kid I didn't even know.
Birthday Gift Ideas for 14 Yr Old Girl
Asked by L.P. from Tyler
on January 28, 2009
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My dgtrs best friend's bday is coming up, the friends parents are divorced and she lives with Dad, very little interaction with her mother. I have taken on a small ro...
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- I really like the idea of the coupons. Another thing would be a girls day out, maybe to get mani's and pedi's with you and your daughter. You could go shopping at ...
- my experience is that girls that age love personal or personalized gifts. i agree with another poster that whatever you get her, the fact that it came from you makes ...
- I think a diary and notes of encouragement in it would be a great thing. Scrap booking stuff, and pictures of yourself and you 2 together mean more than you will ever...
New Big Brother Presents?
Asked by C.T. from San Francisco
on July 8, 2009
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A friend just had her second son today--two weeks early. I was thinking of getting the 4-year-old a big brother present. We don't know them super well but our kids a...
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- Andrea Zimmerman's picture book "Digger Man" is a cute big bro gift if the 4YO likes trucks and construction equipment - the boy in the story talks about all the work ...
- When my daughter became a big sister, I always appreciated when she also got a present. It didn't really matter what it was. It didn't need to say "I'm a big sister"...
- C., you've gotten some terrific suggestions already. I always give the older child a book (actually, not the big brother/sister type), because that insures that the c...
Creative Gift Ideas
Asked by D.R. from Phoenix
on October 9, 2007
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The time has come...I'm preparing for my husbands deployment and I'm looking for some good gift ideas for him. He'll be away for my daughters first year of life and I ...
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- I would go to www.onceuponafamily.com. They have really unique ideas for family traditions and things to do with your kids. You get some neat ideas from them, also s...
- D., Have you thought about screen printing, on like a handkerchief, with some of their photos, that way he always has it on him, and it's light weight, or maybe plast...
- I would try Make a Wish Pottery. They have all kinds of things that you and your daughter can make for him that he will treasure. You will also have a great time mak...
Gift Making
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on November 24, 2008
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This year, we are really tight on money and with Christmas fast approaching, we have decided that instead of going out and buying gifts, we are all going to make one f...
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- Hi A., Make peanut brittle....its good (very few ingredience--sugar, peanuts, butter, salt). not too expensive. Looks pretty in clear glass jars or the little cel...
- You could always recycle an old glass jar (spaghetti sauce for example) and use it to make a recipe jar. If you have a favorite cake, you can mix all the dry ingredie...
- If you go with the cookie mix in a jar route, search the net for in-a-jar recipes: there are tons for cookies, soups, cakes, and brownies. I even found one for microw...
Gift Ideas for New Mom
Asked by C. from Tampa
on July 9, 2009
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My brother & sister-in-law are expecting a baby any day now. They live several states away and I would love to get them a gift other than flowers - something more use...
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- one of my friends hired a cleaning service to some for a one time "deep clean" so to speak. I can say it was one of the gifts I recieved. It was pricey. I used Merr...
- The best gift I got after my daughter was born was a gift certificate to a local spa in Brandon for a massage, lunch and a pedicure. When the baby is first born all mo...
- C. a gift card is always a nice gift for someone when you dont know what to get i have found.maybe a walmart gift card or one from any store that you choose just a tho...
Seeking Advice for Hosting a Baby Shower
Asked by T.B. from Miami
on March 25, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I am hosting a baby shower for my sister in May. It's going to be held during the week because of her work schedule and I have it set for 11 A.M. to 1 P.M...
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- My mother had a game at my baby shower that I absolutely adored in the weeks to come after the baby was born. She bought a pack of diapers and a Sharpie and had every...
- Wow 7 is WAY too much. 2-3 is fine. It's just meant to get the people mingling well not the be whole shower. As for the prizes, when I hosted a shower for a friend ...
- T., I think 7 games at a baby shower is insane!! I personally hate games at baby showers. If you do any, I think 2 is perfect!!! I have 2 other game ideas that are...
Gifts for Infants/toddlers I Work With...
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on January 5, 2008
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I work with infants and toddlers in their homes, doing home visits. I currently see 10 kids between the ages of 9 months and 2 1/2. Although the holiday season has pas...
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- Books! You can never go wrong with books. Make sure they are age appropriate.
- I guess large stacking blocks like legos but they are huge in size for the 9-1.5 yr. olds and the doh is fine for the 1.5-2 yr. and maybe coloring books and fat crayon...
- I agree...books are a GREAT idea. Or, if you're feeling a little crafy, you could make little no-sew fleece throws (using that tying method). They could be really s...
