I need some ideas of what to put in a gift basket for a wine lover... Obviously I'll put a few bottles of wine. But what else could I put with this that they would not already own?
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a gift certificate to a wine maker a wine tasting box (has the stuff you smell before you taste) a couple of Nice wine glasses
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I need ideas for "Family Fun Night" themed gift baskets?
To start with, each family will get a Scene It DVD game. After that, I'm stumped as to what else to put in the basket???!!!! I was thinking of team T-shirts (Blue/Red) to wear while playing the game. I need some ideas!!
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Crayons and color books. Little containers of play doh.
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Crayons and color books. Little containers of play doh.
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How can I make my basket of gift cards look nice?
I'm putting together a gift basket for our church carnival. Our theme is "Weekend Fun for Teens" or something to that effect. We've got gift cards for bowling, restaurants, movie theater, ice cream place, etc. but not sure how to put that together in a basket so it looks nice.
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Get a piece of floral foam, or Styrofoam, and put it on the bottom of the basket. Then use different sticks (or see if you can get the sticks that hold small cards in flowers) and arrange them. Attach the gift cards to the sticks and cover the foam with grass, fabric, or something pretty. Be sure to wrap your basket in cello wrap so the gift cards don't disappear.
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Get a piece of floral foam, or Styrofoam, and put it on the bottom of the basket. Then use different sticks (or see if you can get the sticks that hold small cards in flowers) and arrange them. Attach the gift cards to the sticks and cover the foam with grass, fabric, or something pretty. Be sure to wrap your basket in cello wrap so the gift cards don't disappear.
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What to put in a birthday gift basket?
I'm going to the dollar tree tomorrow to find several little "happies" for a birthday gift basket. It's for my mentor/former elementary teacher. Can you give me some helpful suggestions?
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bath, soaps, cute little novelty statues. just little, cute, same color scheme, items, it'll be easier when you get there trust me.
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bath, soaps, cute little novelty statues. just little, cute, same color scheme, items, it'll be easier when you get there trust me.
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Im interested in doing my own gift basket business, does anyone have any info on how to make your own website?
I have been interested in having my own gift basket business for awhile now, does anyone have any tips or information on sites to make your own website for free to advertise your business or where customers can order? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!! =)
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When it comes to creating your own website, you have more options than some stars have had comebacks. Choosing which way to go can be a daunting experience, but in the broadest terms, there are three paths you can take: 1) Pay someone to create, host, and maintain your site. 2) Create a site from scratch if you have HTML and Web authoring skills. 3) Use a ready-made template for site building and hosting. The first and second options can each be costly. Just paying someone to design a basic site will typically cost well over $200; then add in hosting fees (hosting designates where a site "lives") and maintenance costs (such as adding new pictures or updating your reel). Maintenance costs will vary widely, though, depending on the designer: Some will offer to update your site at no additional cost for the first year, but beyond that, most designers will
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When it comes to creating your own website, you have more options than some stars have had comebacks. Choosing which way to go can be a daunting experience, but in the broadest terms, there are three paths you can take: 1) Pay someone to create, host, and maintain your site. 2) Create a site from scratch if you have HTML and Web authoring skills. 3) Use a ready-made template for site building and hosting. The first and second options can each be costly. Just paying someone to design a basic site will typically cost well over $200; then add in hosting fees (hosting designates where a site "lives") and maintenance costs (such as adding new pictures or updating your reel). Maintenance costs will vary widely, though, depending on the designer: Some will offer to update your site at no additional cost for the first year, but beyond that, most designers will
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I am looking for some information on starting a gift basket business?
I am a stay at home mom looking for some info on starting and running a gift basket business? Is it a profitable business venture? How much start up fees will I need? Any websites I can look at? Any help would be great.
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Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. http://www.nsgaonline.com/ -- National Specialty Gift Association http://www.gbpn.citymax.com – Gift Basket Professional Network http://www.giftassn.com/ -- Gift Association of America Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that may help you further: * How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, Third Edition by Shirley George Frazier * Start Your Own Gift Basket Service by Entrepreneur Press * Start and Run a Gift Basket Business by Mardi Foster-Walker There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Articles: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,46… – Entrepreneur's How to Start a Gift Basket Service http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-I-Start… – How do I Start a Home Based Gift Basket Business? by Charles Fuchs http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Gift-Basket-… – A Gift Basket Business is an Easy Way to Wrap up Profits by Randy Wilson Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. http://www.nsgaonline.com/ -- National Specialty Gift Association http://www.gbpn.citymax.com – Gift Basket Professional Network http://www.giftassn.com/ -- Gift Association of America Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that may help you further: * How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, Third Edition by Shirley George Frazier * Start Your Own Gift Basket Service by Entrepreneur Press * Start and Run a Gift Basket Business by Mardi Foster-Walker There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Articles: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,46… – Entrepreneur's How to Start a Gift Basket Service http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-I-Start… – How do I Start a Home Based Gift Basket Business? by Charles Fuchs http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Gift-Basket-… – A Gift Basket Business is an Easy Way to Wrap up Profits by Randy Wilson Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Any inexpensive ideas for making a gift basket for a 1st grade teacher?
I know a first grade teacher that really influenced me in my younger years. And I wanted to make her a little gift basket. She was one of the inspirations of mine to become a teacher.
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What a wonderful thought! I guess I would say that a basket of supplies for her class might be nice. . . maybe some fancy edged scissors and glue sticks, stickers, glitter glue, paper punches. . . stuff that the kids can use to make art projects to bring home (cards for moms, etc.) You can get most all of this stuff at a dollar store. Or, if you want it to be personal for her, dollar stores also carry nice scented candles and things like that.
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What a wonderful thought! I guess I would say that a basket of supplies for her class might be nice. . . maybe some fancy edged scissors and glue sticks, stickers, glitter glue, paper punches. . . stuff that the kids can use to make art projects to bring home (cards for moms, etc.) You can get most all of this stuff at a dollar store. Or, if you want it to be personal for her, dollar stores also carry nice scented candles and things like that.
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What are some good ways to make a Christmas gift basket?
I need some good homemade, long-lasting, edible items I can make now for a Christmas gift basket.
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a couple of pounds of coffee to start with.. jellies,crackers, cheese, popcorn, pretzels, swedish fish, some chocolate, but candy you haven't seen in a while is always nice.. ( squirrel nuts) chips you know they like is cool, add a nice coffee mug or two..peanuts, pistachios, andes candies!, you can add a can of spam as a joke too.. lol have fun with the baskets.. sunflower seeds too.. they go with everything including a salad.. wine too.. sounds like fun.. I just may make one myself now.. lol
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a couple of pounds of coffee to start with.. jellies,crackers, cheese, popcorn, pretzels, swedish fish, some chocolate, but candy you haven't seen in a while is always nice.. ( squirrel nuts) chips you know they like is cool, add a nice coffee mug or two..peanuts, pistachios, andes candies!, you can add a can of spam as a joke too.. lol have fun with the baskets.. sunflower seeds too.. they go with everything including a salad.. wine too.. sounds like fun.. I just may make one myself now.. lol
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I'd like to send a prank gift basket to an annoying coworker, Any ideas?
I intend to make it seem like this gift basket was from some admirers in some unheard of (but real) country, maybe in Africa or Micronesia. Any ideas of what I should include? Note that this "basket" will be shipped domestically (US) and I do not want to hurt anyone, but I definitely want to make it as surreal as possible. Obvious gag-gifts are not the idea.
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Fill it with dog biscuits and one bottle of cheap deodorant.
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Fill it with dog biscuits and one bottle of cheap deodorant.
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Are there any items used to make a gift basket that can come from recycled products?
I'm starting a business and trying to make it a "green" business. I'm trying to find out if there are any of the products used to make these baskets that can come from recycled products.
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I don't know if you mean to buy products with recycled products in them, or that you'd use recycled products to make baskets. If it's the latter, you could make rag baskets, or wrap fabric around braided rope.
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I don't know if you mean to buy products with recycled products in them, or that you'd use recycled products to make baskets. If it's the latter, you could make rag baskets, or wrap fabric around braided rope.
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I need suggestions for a chemo gift basket for a friend.?
I found a few gift baskets on line but they have stupid stuff in them like teddy bears and a loofah sponge. I wanted to give her things like good books, funny movies, snacks, things she will use to help her get through it. So if anyone out there has been through chemo and has any suggestions of what might be helpful and useful, do tell! Also suggestions for food items, movies books etc, would be awesome!!!!!!!!
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Been through chemo - I've got a great bunch of suggestions! First off, a camp pillow, cause the Benedryl drip knocks you out! A "hospital bear" is also very helpful...I still have mine and he's so squishy, I could use him as a pillow! A pair of thick socks because they have to keep the room very cold to accommodate for the treatment drugs...sweat pants are always appreciated too. A puzzle, word-find books, and cross-words, plus a set of colorful pens, a notebook where she can write down details of her treatment, and a small quilt - mine was donated to me. As far as food, go with raisins, crackers, health bars, Ensure (pudding or drink version), Gatorade, and yogurt. In fact, if she has troubles taking pills, have her mix them into the pudding or yogurt...they go down easier. Your friend is going to lose her appetite, so go with small portions and stuff that will put vitamins & minerals back into her system if she gets nauseated . Urge her to eat because she will not want to. And that doesn't stop after chemo - some ppl like me got thru chemo-withdrawls, similar to a heroine addict who doesn't use heroine anymore. It takes a long time to get the chemicals out of your system and her body will crave the toxins. If she loses her hair, try to find bandanas, hats, or wraps. Nail polish always makes a girl feel pretty also. There is going to be a point where she doesn't feel attractive, so even offering to paint her toe nails wil give her some spunk. Tell her to take a laptop if she has one, as most hospitals/cancer treatments centers have wifi. A deck of cards never hurts either. Hope this helps! I know those items helped me!
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Been through chemo - I've got a great bunch of suggestions! First off, a camp pillow, cause the Benedryl drip knocks you out! A "hospital bear" is also very helpful...I still have mine and he's so squishy, I could use him as a pillow! A pair of thick socks because they have to keep the room very cold to accommodate for the treatment drugs...sweat pants are always appreciated too. A puzzle, word-find books, and cross-words, plus a set of colorful pens, a notebook where she can write down details of her treatment, and a small quilt - mine was donated to me. As far as food, go with raisins, crackers, health bars, Ensure (pudding or drink version), Gatorade, and yogurt. In fact, if she has troubles taking pills, have her mix them into the pudding or yogurt...they go down easier. Your friend is going to lose her appetite, so go with small portions and stuff that will put vitamins & minerals back into her system if she gets nauseated . Urge her to eat because she will not want to. And that doesn't stop after chemo - some ppl like me got thru chemo-withdrawls, similar to a heroine addict who doesn't use heroine anymore. It takes a long time to get the chemicals out of your system and her body will crave the toxins. If she loses her hair, try to find bandanas, hats, or wraps. Nail polish always makes a girl feel pretty also. There is going to be a point where she doesn't feel attractive, so even offering to paint her toe nails wil give her some spunk. Tell her to take a laptop if she has one, as most hospitals/cancer treatments centers have wifi. A deck of cards never hurts either. Hope this helps! I know those items helped me!
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What are some items to put in a Redneck Gift Basket?
What are some items to put in a Redneck Gift Basket? I am wanting to make a Redneck gift basket for some yankee friends. :) A guy and a girl.They are taking their first trip to the South, GA. and I thought it would be fun to make them a basket full of fun things.. or funny things. Any suggestions would be helpful! Thanks!
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The first thing that comes to mind is... Moon Pies Let's see, how about a trucker style cap, the kind with the mesh back. Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, just a six pack, they're not real rednecks yet. Shotgun shells a can of spam I hope this helps
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The first thing that comes to mind is... Moon Pies Let's see, how about a trucker style cap, the kind with the mesh back. Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, just a six pack, they're not real rednecks yet. Shotgun shells a can of spam I hope this helps
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What is the best way to drive traffic to an online gift basket store?
I would like some inexpensive suggestions on how to drive traffic to my online gift basket site
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==================== ==================== ==================== How to Advertise your Business Website ==================== ==================== ==================== 1. The fact is that best of the traffic comes from search engines directly by searching your business related terms, so the most important part of your advertisement must be getting listed in search engines. But remember only major search engines, don't bother about submitting in 350,000 search engines as 99% searches are made in top 3 search engines only and 60% in Google only. Also if you waste your time submitting your content in many search engines, it may depress your favourability in top search engines. (Best way to automatically include your stuff is using directories, see step 2)( See resources list ). 2. List your products or websites in relevant directories in most relevant category. Directories are good source of traffic as well as they increase the visibility of your website for top search engines. But again don't bother to submit your websites to 1000s of directories and don't use any service ( free or paid ) or any software which does the same thing. ( See resources list ). 3. Use Pay Per Click advertising. It is best hassle free way to get traffic but not for beginners. An expert draws maximum CUSTOMERS out of low budget while newbies may waste a lot of money for generating TRAFFIC only which doesn't make any good to your business. Before trying PPC make your you have done enough "Keyword Analysis" Search Google for Adwords Keyword Analysis. ( See resources list ).Google's Adwords and Yahoo's Search Engine Marketing & MSN's Adcenter are best programs. Search for Discount coupons if you find none for free contact me.( See resources list ). 4. Purchase paid reviews, It improves both Traffic & Search Engine ranks. It almost boost your search engine rankings. ( See resources list ). 5. Submit your business in free classifieds like Craigslist. ( See resources list ). 6. Hire an SEO ( Search Engine Optimization ) expert or learn by yourself how to optimize your website to get better ranking in search results for your business related terms. getting into first page is necessary as 90% of searchers don't go beyond first page, and 70% don't go beyond first five results. 7. Make your business a brand. Use catchy graphics fast loading pages, beautiful banners. let your visitor feel to bookmark your website so that he may come ( or probably purchase later ) 8. Use Social bookmarking websites to spread your articles. periodically write useful and fresh articles and make them popular in interested people. it will improve all brand, traffic, customers and search engine positions. ( See resources list ). 9. Last but not the least. Never try black hat methods you will get black listed and will loose potential search traffic instantaneously. Never try anything which says improve your search engine rank very fast or very high. remember always that anything which seems too good to be true is never true.
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==================== ==================== ==================== How to Advertise your Business Website ==================== ==================== ==================== 1. The fact is that best of the traffic comes from search engines directly by searching your business related terms, so the most important part of your advertisement must be getting listed in search engines. But remember only major search engines, don't bother about submitting in 350,000 search engines as 99% searches are made in top 3 search engines only and 60% in Google only. Also if you waste your time submitting your content in many search engines, it may depress your favourability in top search engines. (Best way to automatically include your stuff is using directories, see step 2)( See resources list ). 2. List your products or websites in relevant directories in most relevant category. Directories are good source of traffic as well as they increase the visibility of your website for top search engines. But again don't bother to submit your websites to 1000s of directories and don't use any service ( free or paid ) or any software which does the same thing. ( See resources list ). 3. Use Pay Per Click advertising. It is best hassle free way to get traffic but not for beginners. An expert draws maximum CUSTOMERS out of low budget while newbies may waste a lot of money for generating TRAFFIC only which doesn't make any good to your business. Before trying PPC make your you have done enough "Keyword Analysis" Search Google for Adwords Keyword Analysis. ( See resources list ).Google's Adwords and Yahoo's Search Engine Marketing & MSN's Adcenter are best programs. Search for Discount coupons if you find none for free contact me.( See resources list ). 4. Purchase paid reviews, It improves both Traffic & Search Engine ranks. It almost boost your search engine rankings. ( See resources list ). 5. Submit your business in free classifieds like Craigslist. ( See resources list ). 6. Hire an SEO ( Search Engine Optimization ) expert or learn by yourself how to optimize your website to get better ranking in search results for your business related terms. getting into first page is necessary as 90% of searchers don't go beyond first page, and 70% don't go beyond first five results. 7. Make your business a brand. Use catchy graphics fast loading pages, beautiful banners. let your visitor feel to bookmark your website so that he may come ( or probably purchase later ) 8. Use Social bookmarking websites to spread your articles. periodically write useful and fresh articles and make them popular in interested people. it will improve all brand, traffic, customers and search engine positions. ( See resources list ). 9. Last but not the least. Never try black hat methods you will get black listed and will loose potential search traffic instantaneously. Never try anything which says improve your search engine rank very fast or very high. remember always that anything which seems too good to be true is never true.
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What would be a good housewarming/Christmas gift for a couple?
I'm needing a gift idea for a couple I am good friends with. They are getting ready to buy a house, so I thought I'd get them something practical to help them out when they move for their Christmas gift this year. Possibly a gift card, but was also trying to think of any items they might need when they do move. I've seen housewarming gift suggestions of gift baskets and things like that, but I'd like to get them something they could use everyday or something along those lines. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Is this their first house? There are lots of things that you could get for them. You could always get them things for their kitchen. You'd be surprised how many little things people need but don't have, like a wooden spoon, nice cu-lender, plates, spoons, the list goes on. You could also get them a nice decorative "candy" bowl to use on their coffee table. People usually really love these. Just look around your house and think of things that you use all the time. Maybe you could get them a nice coffee pot. I betcha they would love that.
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Is this their first house? There are lots of things that you could get for them. You could always get them things for their kitchen. You'd be surprised how many little things people need but don't have, like a wooden spoon, nice cu-lender, plates, spoons, the list goes on. You could also get them a nice decorative "candy" bowl to use on their coffee table. People usually really love these. Just look around your house and think of things that you use all the time. Maybe you could get them a nice coffee pot. I betcha they would love that.
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themed gift baskets?
What movie would go along with a Italian themed gift basket or what about for a Mexican food themed basket? Or any ideas for an Italian or Mexican inspired game to go into the gift basket?
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A Walk in The Clouds with Keaneu Reeves for Mexican. Godfather Series for Italian. Hope that helps
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A Walk in The Clouds with Keaneu Reeves for Mexican. Godfather Series for Italian. Hope that helps
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What should I include in the COFFEE gift BASKET?
I want to give my friend a coffee gift basket since he LOVES coffee. I looked online and to buy one is way too expensive. A small gift basket is like $60. I want to make it myself. What can I put in it and how do I make it look pretty?
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The others are very good answers and Im going to repeat them but a small giftcard to starbucks is good, a personalized or special coffee mug. Diffrent creamers, coffees, sugars et
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The others are very good answers and Im going to repeat them but a small giftcard to starbucks is good, a personalized or special coffee mug. Diffrent creamers, coffees, sugars et
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Making a going away gift basket for my bf moving to Arizona. What Should i put in it?
Hes moving to Arizona in August :( and I wanted to put together a going away gift basket for him. Im already going to include sunscreen (haha) a t-shirt from our hometown, pencils (hes moving for college) but cant really think of anything else. What do you need in Arizona? We're from California....Thanks!
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anything that is personal or ma bey some pictures of you and your bf from good times reminding them your aways there
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anything that is personal or ma bey some pictures of you and your bf from good times reminding them your aways there
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What should I include in the COFFEE gift BASKET?
I want to give my friend a coffee gift basket since he LOVES coffee. I looked online and to buy one is way too expensive. A small gift basket is like $60. I want to make it myself. What can I put in it and how do I make it look pretty?
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Try to include coffee.
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Try to include coffee.
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What are some unique things to put in a valentines gift basket for my boyfriend?
okay so i have been dating this guy for a month and i wanna make him a gift basket for valentines day and I have already started by putting in a shirt he likes and some candy, but i need more ideas preferably something unique and not to expensive. I dont have any pictures of us together yet so a picture frame is out of the question...any ideas?
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gift basket is for a girl... he is a boy remember?
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gift basket is for a girl... he is a boy remember?
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What are champagne baskets when used in packing peaches?
I have a source (www.peachcounty.net/peaches.shtml) that says that peaches were packed into champagne baskets for shipping. What are these? When looking into it, all I can find are gift baskets. Thanks!
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maybe like this?.. http://im.edirectory.co.uk/p/1306/i/cele…
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maybe like this?.. http://im.edirectory.co.uk/p/1306/i/cele…
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What would be in your ultimate gift basket?
Put yourself together a gift basket consisting of some of your favorite things. Please make it realistic.
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A bag of weed, a new bowl, a pint of ben & jerry's, the futurama complete series.
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A bag of weed, a new bowl, a pint of ben & jerry's, the futurama complete series.
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What else do I get my friend for a graduation gift?
My friend's grad party is Sunday and for her gift I got her this big pimp cup she's been wanting for so long. But I don't think that's enough of a gift especially considering what I got some of our other friends as gift when they graduated last year (gift baskets, college starter kits). She said she has too many things for her room, and doesn't want cash or gift cards. So any ideas of what else to get her?
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A pretty dress and needn't much money for your friend,it is OK for all.
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A pretty dress and needn't much money for your friend,it is OK for all.
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can you think of gift basket ideas that include a coffee cup?
special gift basket that includes a coffee cup. the basket is for a close friend. i don't want the usual coffees, teas and candies in it.
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If your friend is a coffee freak, perhaps a milk frothier, with some coffee syrup flavor enhancers such as caramel, Chocolate mint, etc. A gift certificate to Starbucks/Tim Horton's. Hot chocolate mixes, A bottle of red wine and a good mulled wine recipe. A gift certificate to a spa for a pedicure, manicure, or facial. A magic bag to warm your self on a chilly day. A pair of those oh so soft thick socks, and a good book.
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If your friend is a coffee freak, perhaps a milk frothier, with some coffee syrup flavor enhancers such as caramel, Chocolate mint, etc. A gift certificate to Starbucks/Tim Horton's. Hot chocolate mixes, A bottle of red wine and a good mulled wine recipe. A gift certificate to a spa for a pedicure, manicure, or facial. A magic bag to warm your self on a chilly day. A pair of those oh so soft thick socks, and a good book.
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What can i put in a gift basket if i only have 10 dollars to spend?
Everyone knows it's almost christmas, right? well i want to make a gift basket for my mom... she likes earthtones (green,red,orange....) she loves nailpolish, and she likes to shop at bath nd body works!
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Go to the dollar store or somewhere cheap, get her some nailpolish, that doesn't cost alot but doesn't look cheap, get her like plates or kitchen things if she likes to cook, if she likes sewing, get her fabric with the earth tones in it and sew her a blanket or something, if you don't like to sew then let her make one. If she likes going shopping give her a ten dollar gift card to one of her favorite stores, let your imaginaton go free and get her something htat she enjoys!! Have a very safe and happy holidays.
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Go to the dollar store or somewhere cheap, get her some nailpolish, that doesn't cost alot but doesn't look cheap, get her like plates or kitchen things if she likes to cook, if she likes sewing, get her fabric with the earth tones in it and sew her a blanket or something, if you don't like to sew then let her make one. If she likes going shopping give her a ten dollar gift card to one of her favorite stores, let your imaginaton go free and get her something htat she enjoys!! Have a very safe and happy holidays.
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