If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have gotten into this new position which is a great step up in my career. I won't be working with her anymore, so it would be like a Thank You / Parting gift. We're on a "buddy" level, so I don't think a gift would be seen as "unprofessional". What kind of gift do you think would be appropriate? Some kind of gift basket maybe?
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You can give her just a Thank you card and put some graceful words for her support.
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Monday, November 29, 2010
What is the proper way to prepare a gift basket to be shipped within the US?
without contents coming apart?
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Consult with the people at either "Inter Flora" or else ask You local "Fed Ex" Office for Their advice.
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Consult with the people at either "Inter Flora" or else ask You local "Fed Ex" Office for Their advice.
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What is a good idea for an Auction Gift Basket?
The School Auction is coming up. What are some good ideas for a silent auction basket?
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A-Night-Out-in-[City] is always good. You could put in some free dinner tickets, maybe free movie or museum passes? Or you could do an Indulgence Day with a free haircut, manicure, that kind of thing. A coffee basket is always good. Get your local coffee shop to donate a few pounds of coffee. Throw in a few cute mugs, some chocolate-covered coffee beans, sample coffee packs, that kind of thing. Hint: If you have a Java Dave's in your area, they'll do it for you. Have your sponsor write up a letter stating specifically when the auction is, what it's for, where the money will go, and when you need items by. Go take these to local business and chat with the manager about your cause - you'd be surprised how often they're willing to donate even a little something for your basket.
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A-Night-Out-in-[City] is always good. You could put in some free dinner tickets, maybe free movie or museum passes? Or you could do an Indulgence Day with a free haircut, manicure, that kind of thing. A coffee basket is always good. Get your local coffee shop to donate a few pounds of coffee. Throw in a few cute mugs, some chocolate-covered coffee beans, sample coffee packs, that kind of thing. Hint: If you have a Java Dave's in your area, they'll do it for you. Have your sponsor write up a letter stating specifically when the auction is, what it's for, where the money will go, and when you need items by. Go take these to local business and chat with the manager about your cause - you'd be surprised how often they're willing to donate even a little something for your basket.
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If your office is taking contributions for a gift basket/flowers- how much should you give?
Don't know the guy very well but his wife miscarried a 7-month-term baby and the people who work with him directly are collecting donations.
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As much as you feel is appropriate
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As much as you feel is appropriate
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I have a new gift basket business in Glen Elk,Clarksburg WV.What can I do to get the phone to ring?c?
I have sent flyers, newsletters, called people, , give a lot of donation, adds in phone book, verison newsletter,J. C's newsletter. yahoo serch local, diferent churches newsletter, hand ou card, . Iam getting scared because I am running out of money. Help!!
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I think you should think abouy diverifying a little. It is a rare business that suceeds without several different revenue streams. Consider gift wrapping, packing and shipping, a drop-shipping service...anything...even opening up early with a pot of coffee and a flashing sign. You have a product that people only need occasionally and can do without if the economy is bad...
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I think you should think abouy diverifying a little. It is a rare business that suceeds without several different revenue streams. Consider gift wrapping, packing and shipping, a drop-shipping service...anything...even opening up early with a pot of coffee and a flashing sign. You have a product that people only need occasionally and can do without if the economy is bad...
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Which homemade candies should I include in a holiday treat gift basket?
Got any tried and true favorites?
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I have a few new things I tried 2 weeks ago at 2 parties and they went over GREAT!!! Had everyone raving!!! First they are so simple. The first was coconut haystacks. 1 bag coconut(small 8 oz) 1 bag Butterscotch chips 1Tbsp. cricso shortening Put your shortening and chips in a microwave safe bowl and melt then add the cocnut and drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper. let harden. Next was peanut butter peanut clusters. 1 can party peanuts 1 bag peanut butter chips 1tbsp. crisco shortening do same as above directions. You can also use White chocolate oreos. chocolate covered strawberries and cherries. Buckeyes.
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I have a few new things I tried 2 weeks ago at 2 parties and they went over GREAT!!! Had everyone raving!!! First they are so simple. The first was coconut haystacks. 1 bag coconut(small 8 oz) 1 bag Butterscotch chips 1Tbsp. cricso shortening Put your shortening and chips in a microwave safe bowl and melt then add the cocnut and drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper. let harden. Next was peanut butter peanut clusters. 1 can party peanuts 1 bag peanut butter chips 1tbsp. crisco shortening do same as above directions. You can also use White chocolate oreos. chocolate covered strawberries and cherries. Buckeyes.
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Ideas for Gift Basket for Daycare staff of Eight?
I am making a gift basket for my son's daycare staff. Any ideas as to what to put in there? Something unique would be good... thanks for any help in advance!
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i would buy teas, coffees, maybe inspirational books, and some type of candies for the baskets.
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i would buy teas, coffees, maybe inspirational books, and some type of candies for the baskets.
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Where can I find a Wholesale store in Houston for gift basket supplies?
I heard before there was one on Harwin,but has anyone actually beento or seen one. and give me some names,please.
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I am sorry I can't give you a specific name but there are tons on Harwin off of Hilcroft. A couple right behind Sonics.
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I am sorry I can't give you a specific name but there are tons on Harwin off of Hilcroft. A couple right behind Sonics.
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Cookie Ideas for a Gift Basket?
I am planning on making a gift basket of mini bread loaves, wine, homemade jelly, and cookies. I'm looking for some good cookies that would fit a wine/bread basket. Also, if any one has any ideas for some types of bread loaves or what else to put in the basket, I'm open to those too! Thanks!
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Chocolate Chunk Raspberry Cookies Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup Dutch process cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 (6-ounce) package raspberry creme filled dark chocolate baking pieces (recommended: Hershey's Premier Dark Chocolate Baking Pieces Filled With Raspberry Creme) Raspberry Icing, recipe follows Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets. With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars together at medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well. In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and baking powder; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in baking pieces. Drop cookies by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Once cool, drizzle with Raspberry Icing. Raspberry Icing: 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry preserves In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until smooth.
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Chocolate Chunk Raspberry Cookies Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup Dutch process cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 (6-ounce) package raspberry creme filled dark chocolate baking pieces (recommended: Hershey's Premier Dark Chocolate Baking Pieces Filled With Raspberry Creme) Raspberry Icing, recipe follows Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets. With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars together at medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well. In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and baking powder; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in baking pieces. Drop cookies by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Once cool, drizzle with Raspberry Icing. Raspberry Icing: 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry preserves In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until smooth.
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What is a great holiday food gift basket for a family of 4 - mom, dad and 2 kids?
I was looking into something kind of sweet or salty. I checked out the popcorn factory, and fanny mae. I don't want to send flowers or a fruit basket. What I think would be best for them would be some kind of mixed treat basket. (like cookies, candy and popcorn...things like that) What do you suggest for a great basket, that is worth my money? I am hoping to spend $60 - and under. Not too cheap, but I'm not made of money either.
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Our local Walmarts have whole row of holiday gift style baskets. Or Swiss Colony has a nice selections of holiday gift baskets are varying prices. Look for one that is postage paid. I have used them before and my friends have enjoyed them. They are catalog or web only ordering. http://www.swisscolony.com/home.jsp or Hickory Farms is also nice. Ordering can be done on website or at store. The website shows gifts under 50.00. It also can show you locations near you. http://www.hickoryfarms.com/ or Cherry Moon Farms have some really neat ideas as well. http://www.cherrymoomfarms.com/ Or you could use these sites to get an idea and then make one of your one. I really liked the one at Cherry Moon Farms called Movie Night. It had pop corn, assorted movie theater style candy in a popcorn bowl. It would be easy to create on your own copy of it using candy and pop corn they like. You could add anything you wanted to it. Also if you where you live there is a store were you can paint your own pottery. You could go there and pick a bowl. Paint it to say Popcorn on the outside. It would be a great personal touch. I must warn you that at our local store the pottery and paint charges can make it expensive. Happy Holiday.
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Our local Walmarts have whole row of holiday gift style baskets. Or Swiss Colony has a nice selections of holiday gift baskets are varying prices. Look for one that is postage paid. I have used them before and my friends have enjoyed them. They are catalog or web only ordering. http://www.swisscolony.com/home.jsp or Hickory Farms is also nice. Ordering can be done on website or at store. The website shows gifts under 50.00. It also can show you locations near you. http://www.hickoryfarms.com/ or Cherry Moon Farms have some really neat ideas as well. http://www.cherrymoomfarms.com/ Or you could use these sites to get an idea and then make one of your one. I really liked the one at Cherry Moon Farms called Movie Night. It had pop corn, assorted movie theater style candy in a popcorn bowl. It would be easy to create on your own copy of it using candy and pop corn they like. You could add anything you wanted to it. Also if you where you live there is a store were you can paint your own pottery. You could go there and pick a bowl. Paint it to say Popcorn on the outside. It would be a great personal touch. I must warn you that at our local store the pottery and paint charges can make it expensive. Happy Holiday.
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Anybody got some good Wisconsin gift ideas?
I'm a student in Wisconsin but I'm from Oregon. I'm going home for the holidays, and I'm looking for a few "Wisconsin gift basket" ideas. My step dad loves gourmet beers, I already planned on some hard cheese, some summer sausages, and maybe some cranberry jam. I need some good "true Wisconsin" gift ideas to take back to Oregon. I want to show them what it is like in another part of the country. Thanks for the ideas, everyone!
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Well, cheese is a big one. There are lots of local brews that are really tasty (pretty much anything that comes out of New Glarus is awesome like spotted cow). Real maple syrup is yummy. Cranberry stuff is good too (cranberry wine, sauce, crasins). Saussages are tasty too. And who could forget about cheeseheads? Hope this helps.
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Well, cheese is a big one. There are lots of local brews that are really tasty (pretty much anything that comes out of New Glarus is awesome like spotted cow). Real maple syrup is yummy. Cranberry stuff is good too (cranberry wine, sauce, crasins). Saussages are tasty too. And who could forget about cheeseheads? Hope this helps.
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Where can I purchase dry soup mixes for my gift basket?
I wanted to put something unique in it. Not the usual chocolates and coffee.
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A lot of grocery stores sell them, as well as many variety type stores. I believe even Walgreens has them....you just kinda have to look around. A few other great things I've found to put in gift baskets other than the basic, everyday coffee and chocolates is: Unique Teas Gormet Popcorns Small jars of jellies or jams Dried fruits (like prunes or cranberries) Bath scrubbies Effervenscent bath balls (these are wonderful, soothing and you can buy them at Wal-Mart in the girlie bath aisle) Trial sizes of spendy lotions - you can get small ones from your upper scale stores Various candles (www.cartooncandles.com is a really cute site with many unique ideas. www.eternallites.com is all soy candles. www.beelitecandles.com has beeswax and soy candles as well as unique flavored honeys) Beanpod soy candle beads - These are amazing! You can mix and match to create almost ANY favorite scent.....(like chocolate and peppermint or lemon and green tea) site addy: http://www.candlefactoryproducts.com/bea… good luck with making your gift basket or baskets!
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A lot of grocery stores sell them, as well as many variety type stores. I believe even Walgreens has them....you just kinda have to look around. A few other great things I've found to put in gift baskets other than the basic, everyday coffee and chocolates is: Unique Teas Gormet Popcorns Small jars of jellies or jams Dried fruits (like prunes or cranberries) Bath scrubbies Effervenscent bath balls (these are wonderful, soothing and you can buy them at Wal-Mart in the girlie bath aisle) Trial sizes of spendy lotions - you can get small ones from your upper scale stores Various candles (www.cartooncandles.com is a really cute site with many unique ideas. www.eternallites.com is all soy candles. www.beelitecandles.com has beeswax and soy candles as well as unique flavored honeys) Beanpod soy candle beads - These are amazing! You can mix and match to create almost ANY favorite scent.....(like chocolate and peppermint or lemon and green tea) site addy: http://www.candlefactoryproducts.com/bea… good luck with making your gift basket or baskets!
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What to add in a gift basket for my mom?
So far I'm buying stuff from the Body Shop..things like massage oil, massagers, hand cream, shower gel, candles.. But I need more ideas, other then the usual hot chocolate, chocolates or mug My budget for this is $125. It's for Christmas and I'm 14 years old.
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manicure/ pedicure kit fingernail files large toenail clippers loofa sponge Holiday hand towels classic Holiday DVD small photo frame Christmas tree ornament; a "Mom" one would be cool hair brush & comb electric toothbrush neon band aids truffle candies >=)
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manicure/ pedicure kit fingernail files large toenail clippers loofa sponge Holiday hand towels classic Holiday DVD small photo frame Christmas tree ornament; a "Mom" one would be cool hair brush & comb electric toothbrush neon band aids truffle candies >=)
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Is a bath and body works gift basket and robe good gift for xmas?
ladies help! i was thinking of getting a gift basket from body and bath works and add a robe from there too for a friend. I was wondering adding the robe would be an awkward addition to the gift or should i add something else like some mentha lips shine?
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Pretty much sounds like the best gift ever to me! you should definitely get it!
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Pretty much sounds like the best gift ever to me! you should definitely get it!
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Gift Basket to Cheer up my girlfriend?
My Girlfriend just lost her job and I am going to bring her a Gift Basket to cheer her up. So far I am including a tv series she likes. What else should I put in?
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Some of her favorite treats would be good and maybe a teddy bear and a little note with little pick up lines. Those corny pick up lines are the cheesiest and she'll smile! :) Oh and you mustn't forget yourself when you present this. Also, hug her or cuddle with her when you watch the tv series. It'll make her feel appreciated and loved :] Hope all goes well !
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Some of her favorite treats would be good and maybe a teddy bear and a little note with little pick up lines. Those corny pick up lines are the cheesiest and she'll smile! :) Oh and you mustn't forget yourself when you present this. Also, hug her or cuddle with her when you watch the tv series. It'll make her feel appreciated and loved :] Hope all goes well !
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I'm making a gift basket for a friend and need fish related items?
Friend was in accident and home now..gonna make gift basket and he likes to fish what kind of fish items would be good...already thought of goldfish and gummy worms, fishing mags can you think of anything else?
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If he's somewhat under the weather still and needs lots of time in bed or resting, he might enjoy tying his own flies. I've never done it but if you go to one of the sporting goods stores (Gander Mountain, Cabella's, etc) and ask them what supplies are needed, I'm sure they would be helpful. I think it's mostly just an assortment of small hooks and some string and feathers. I would also search online for the directions for tying flies and print him out a copy to include in the basket, just in case he doesn't know how already.
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If he's somewhat under the weather still and needs lots of time in bed or resting, he might enjoy tying his own flies. I've never done it but if you go to one of the sporting goods stores (Gander Mountain, Cabella's, etc) and ask them what supplies are needed, I'm sure they would be helpful. I think it's mostly just an assortment of small hooks and some string and feathers. I would also search online for the directions for tying flies and print him out a copy to include in the basket, just in case he doesn't know how already.
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what to include in my friends gift basket on her 18th birthday?
im giving her .ipopperz headphones .best friends ring, bracelet, or necklace. .jewerly .a cow toy (we both love cows) .few makeup stuff ......and i don't know what else to get her.... tell me some or your ideas. .
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Here is a few tips. If she likes a paticular candy, cookie, sweet pack that in there. You can also put like some Bath and Body (Soap, body lotion, spritz, candle etc) If se like coffee or tea, you can put her favorite kind in t and a mug. Hot chocloate if she likes that. Music CD, Popori for her room, favorite book. It can go on and on.
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Here is a few tips. If she likes a paticular candy, cookie, sweet pack that in there. You can also put like some Bath and Body (Soap, body lotion, spritz, candle etc) If se like coffee or tea, you can put her favorite kind in t and a mug. Hot chocloate if she likes that. Music CD, Popori for her room, favorite book. It can go on and on.
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What else to put in little gift basket?
Everything in it so far is homemade- I have cute little snowmen and then some baked goods. Please, I need another craft, quick! Thanks! 10 pts!
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Doily Ornaments Small Doily Glass ornament or styrofoam ball (you'll need to add a ribbon hanger to the styrofoam ball) Hot glue Ribbon Embellishment of choice For these ornaments you can use a glass ornament, styrofoam ball or pretty much anything that is round and can accomodate a hanging ribbon. Just wrap your doily around your ornament and tie with a ribbon to secure.Use a little hot glue to attach a few tiny flowers, pinecones, Christmas greenery or other embellishments. Or check out the web site below for many more great ideas!! nfd?
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Doily Ornaments Small Doily Glass ornament or styrofoam ball (you'll need to add a ribbon hanger to the styrofoam ball) Hot glue Ribbon Embellishment of choice For these ornaments you can use a glass ornament, styrofoam ball or pretty much anything that is round and can accomodate a hanging ribbon. Just wrap your doily around your ornament and tie with a ribbon to secure.Use a little hot glue to attach a few tiny flowers, pinecones, Christmas greenery or other embellishments. Or check out the web site below for many more great ideas!! nfd?
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What to put in a "summer" themed gift basket for son's 13th birthday (already have season pass to amus. park)?
I bought him a season pass to an amusement park but I'd like to put it in a big basket with all sorts of summer related item. Any suggestions??? No video game systems or ipod suggestions please - he has all that stuff already... Thank you
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A beach towel Sunglasses A plastic cup and plate (beach themed haha) Board shorts Summer coloured tops Flip Flops Candy Movies? Some money within the basket Jewellery - like a chain? Swim clothes Water Gun & Balloons Beach ball & Inflatable Sunscreen & Insect repellent I'm running out of ideas haha :)
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A beach towel Sunglasses A plastic cup and plate (beach themed haha) Board shorts Summer coloured tops Flip Flops Candy Movies? Some money within the basket Jewellery - like a chain? Swim clothes Water Gun & Balloons Beach ball & Inflatable Sunscreen & Insect repellent I'm running out of ideas haha :)
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ideas of what to put in a gift basket for my boyfriend?
okay, so its his birthday soon, and i was just going to do a cute little gift basket(: but what are some things i should put in it? he likes; bmx, wakeboarding, favorite animal is a hippo, i call him pandabear, his favorite show is scarred, fireworks, he listens to the same music i listen to (metal, rap, pretty ,much everything) is there like, any basic stuff i should put in there? and i was thinking about making a cupcake-cake, because we wipe frosting on each other and stuff, its fun(:
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Ok, how about a hippo stuffed toy, some nice smelling deoderant, some magazines of the sports he likes, maybe a CD and something nice to eat and drink and of course, a nice framed photo of the 2 of you toegther.
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Ok, how about a hippo stuffed toy, some nice smelling deoderant, some magazines of the sports he likes, maybe a CD and something nice to eat and drink and of course, a nice framed photo of the 2 of you toegther.
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Outdoor grill gift basket ideas?
My friends birthday is coming up and she got a new apartment, and I was thinking of getting her a little grill and maybe some charcoal but I'm confused and need ideas on how to make it look cute as a present. Any suggestions?? I thought about putting a grill light or some bbq sauce and utensils in it. Or maybe just wrap the grill and make a small little basket of stuff in it =) Thanks in advance for all your answers.
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I would make a separate gift basket. Buy a cheap basket at walmart, add things like checkered napkins, corn holders, barbeque sauces, a lighter, a cute set of plastic or picnic ware type cutlery. It will be adorable.
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I would make a separate gift basket. Buy a cheap basket at walmart, add things like checkered napkins, corn holders, barbeque sauces, a lighter, a cute set of plastic or picnic ware type cutlery. It will be adorable.
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What type of fresh product besides flowers could I send in a gift basket?
Its as a Thankyou present
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Fruit, cheese, crackers, candy (chocolate!), popcorn, cookies... the skies the limit. Maybe get creative and incorporate a theme .
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Fruit, cheese, crackers, candy (chocolate!), popcorn, cookies... the skies the limit. Maybe get creative and incorporate a theme .
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Does anyone out there have any ideas for a Cooking themed gift basket?
I have to make one for a raffle and im running way behind. Any ideas are great. thanks so much!!
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Rolling pin. Measuring cups. Measuring spoons. Mixing bowls. Some dry ingredients like flour, sugar, baking soda, chocolate chips. Also things like vanilla extract (liquid but with a longer shelf life). Parchment paper. Cookie cutters. Wax paper. Baking tins. Over mitts. Recipe cards. Printed recipes for various dishes from the internet. Cookbooks. Apron. Use the largest pot / mixing bowl to hold all the other things. Wrap it up with a tea towel bow.
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Rolling pin. Measuring cups. Measuring spoons. Mixing bowls. Some dry ingredients like flour, sugar, baking soda, chocolate chips. Also things like vanilla extract (liquid but with a longer shelf life). Parchment paper. Cookie cutters. Wax paper. Baking tins. Over mitts. Recipe cards. Printed recipes for various dishes from the internet. Cookbooks. Apron. Use the largest pot / mixing bowl to hold all the other things. Wrap it up with a tea towel bow.
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Ideas for a 30th birthday gift for my sister?
My sister is turning 30 and I want to make a gift basket for her. So far, I am packing it with some candy and music from the 1980's, and a book on turning 30. Anyone have any ideas?
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Buy her a 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
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Buy her a 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
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