An elderly friend is fighting cancer and I'm looking for cheery, funny, positive books and movies to include in a gift basket. Nothing racy, please. She's in her 70s.
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I wish her the best. Here are a few things I've enjoyed: Amelie- French film about a lonely girl making other people happy. Clue-from the '80s, based on the game. Hilarious! Bend it Like Beckham Forrest Gump Circle of Friends Victor/Victoria 27 Dresses Bridget Jones' Diary (the 1st one, NOT the second one - same with the book) The Holiday Never Been Kissed My Big Fat Greek Wedding Better stop here. You can go on Blockbuster.com to get synopses. Books: The Summerhouse by Jude Devereaux Any Janet Evanovich
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What small items can be included in a small summer gift basket to teachers?
Since the school year is attending, my school's ASB is thinking of putting together and handing out small gifts relating to summer put in small boxes, summer-y cups, etc. to show teacher appreciation :) Each gift will have a small note saying something like "Thank you for being an amazing teacher! Have a nice summer." We would love some help in thinking of what we can put inside. This is what we have so far: - 1 Beach "Umbrella" (those ones you put in cocktails, since the gifts might be put in a small cocktail glass) - 1 Packer of Ice Tea Mix (like those Crystal Lite ones) - 1 mini bottle of sunblock - 2 or 3 Tropical Starbursts Do you guys have any more ideas? Please make sure they relate to summer, are small, and not to expensive. Thank you!
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You have some great suggestions Here! I thought of: A small handmade greeting card A little hand held paper fan Lip balm A ticket to a summer movie/event Gift vouchers/coupons Candies that won't melt like sugared jubes/sherberts A pretty comb/hair barrette/hair ribbon Small sachets of shampoo/conditioner for shower after going to the gym/swimming pool Refresher towelettes Small piece of jewelry like a friendship bracelet/bottlecap earrings Decorative paper butterfly (here's how to make them: http://www.papercraftcentral.com/paper-b… Shells
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You have some great suggestions Here! I thought of: A small handmade greeting card A little hand held paper fan Lip balm A ticket to a summer movie/event Gift vouchers/coupons Candies that won't melt like sugared jubes/sherberts A pretty comb/hair barrette/hair ribbon Small sachets of shampoo/conditioner for shower after going to the gym/swimming pool Refresher towelettes Small piece of jewelry like a friendship bracelet/bottlecap earrings Decorative paper butterfly (here's how to make them: http://www.papercraftcentral.com/paper-b… Shells
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What is "Peace Oil" and how do I use it?
A friend gave me a gift basket of soaps, candles and other stuff. It has a small (one ounce) bottle of transparent oil with herbs in it. Smells really good. I just don't know what it is for! Thanks for your answers.
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its like the stuff the hippies used to use to cover the smell of smokeing weed, use it as an air fragerance.
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its like the stuff the hippies used to use to cover the smell of smokeing weed, use it as an air fragerance.
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Any ideas what I could get my friend for her birthday?
My friend is turning 13 and her surprise birthday party is in less then 2 weeks! I was going to get her a pre wrap gift basket, but it was sold out!!!! I'm not sure what to get her now! Any suggestions? She likes volleyball, her friends, and she use to be in gymnastics and dance! Any suggestions welcome! I don't want to spend over $30 though, so thanks!
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OMG! My birthday is in 3 weeks! Your friend and I have birthdays really close to eachother. Anyway, I think that since she loves her friends, you should take pictures of her with you and her friends to make a collage of all the good times you've had together. Then you could glue it onto a cardboard, decorate the frame... Just an idea. Another idea: buy her something you can all do together. Maybe build something that you can buy generally for everyone to use...? My gosh, I have no idea. I'm the birthday GIRL. not the birthday PLANNER.
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OMG! My birthday is in 3 weeks! Your friend and I have birthdays really close to eachother. Anyway, I think that since she loves her friends, you should take pictures of her with you and her friends to make a collage of all the good times you've had together. Then you could glue it onto a cardboard, decorate the frame... Just an idea. Another idea: buy her something you can all do together. Maybe build something that you can buy generally for everyone to use...? My gosh, I have no idea. I'm the birthday GIRL. not the birthday PLANNER.
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I need to find out what stores or brands the US has that Germany does not.?
I know similar questions have been asked, but I've seen conflicting answers. I am making a gift basket for a friend over there and I need to know what we have that they don't, as far as non-perishable foods or personal care items. Thank you!
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Well, I'll just name a whole bunch, and you tell me. Kraft- food Swanson- food Sears- department store Claire's- jewelry store Kay- jewelry store Wal-mart- department store Target- department store Stop n Shop- New England grocery Bath n Body Works- bath store
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Well, I'll just name a whole bunch, and you tell me. Kraft- food Swanson- food Sears- department store Claire's- jewelry store Kay- jewelry store Wal-mart- department store Target- department store Stop n Shop- New England grocery Bath n Body Works- bath store
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what foods come to mind when you think of fancy foods?
im making a gift basket and i want to make replicas (i.e. real looking but made out of say chocolate) of fancy foods, im just not sure which foods would get the idea across. please help!
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chocolate cheese cake; cherry crapes with cream cheese; chocolate cake with almost icecream like chocalate cool whip on it with a fudge simmer and graded chocolate on it
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chocolate cheese cake; cherry crapes with cream cheese; chocolate cake with almost icecream like chocalate cool whip on it with a fudge simmer and graded chocolate on it
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Question to all shoppers whom may have shopped a WalGreens store in the last 24 hours?Do recall seeing any?
holiday soup mugs on the shelves of walgreen stores.? i have a delima here. so ok i am giving holiday soup mugs with soup as gift basket type deal for the holidays.. so ok dollar tree stores sold out of em.just thought i would ask any walgreens shoppers if you recall seeing any holiday soup mugs! only and not coffee mugs either..all assistance so greatly welcome.thanks.
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No. But, Dollalr General has a great assortment of them for cheap. They are very nice looking too.
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No. But, Dollalr General has a great assortment of them for cheap. They are very nice looking too.
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Looking for someone who can customize a cosmetice or toiletry bag. Any suggestions?
I am looking for a medium sized cosmetic pouch or toiletry bag that I can have a logo put on. In addition to that I am looking for a larger item that I can use for a gift basket. It can be a bag, tote, box, can , tin or any stylish unique item a young girl would like to carry around or use as decor for a room tostore items in. Sort of trendy. These two items will be part of a set sort of.
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I would look into a local promotional products company. They typically have catalogs and catalogs of different products that you can choose from to put your logo onto. There are a ton of different companies out there. I have worked with Logo Expressions in the past and been happy, but if you type in custom logo products into any web-browser you will be able to browse some of the items and the prices different companies offer before you even have to speak to a sales representative. Whatever you are working on sounds like a fun project!
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I would look into a local promotional products company. They typically have catalogs and catalogs of different products that you can choose from to put your logo onto. There are a ton of different companies out there. I have worked with Logo Expressions in the past and been happy, but if you type in custom logo products into any web-browser you will be able to browse some of the items and the prices different companies offer before you even have to speak to a sales representative. Whatever you are working on sounds like a fun project!
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What to get my friend for her 14th birthday?
My best friend is turning 14 tomorrow, ive been trying to think about what to get her alllll week.. i kinda wanted to give her a gift basket.. but i have no idea where to start!?!? I dont have much money though.. i dont wanna spend over 40 bucks on it.... HELPPP!
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Well, I think you should get her a pair of Sticky Kicks! best gift ever!
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Well, I think you should get her a pair of Sticky Kicks! best gift ever!
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Creative Things To Put Into A Gift Basket For A 16 Year Old Girl?
I Have Some Like "Joke" Gifts So Far And All The Gifts Are Going To Either Be In A Cute Purse Or, A Make Up Bag. Any Ideas? And PLEASE don't say make up :P
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I would do bath accessories, or things like a whole spa mini kit, or manicure mini kit. things like that make a girl feel really good, being pampered. Love making gift baskets!
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I would do bath accessories, or things like a whole spa mini kit, or manicure mini kit. things like that make a girl feel really good, being pampered. Love making gift baskets!
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I need a good gift idea to have delivered to a friend?
I won't be able to see my friend for a little while after her birthday, and I wanted to order something online to have delivered to her house. I don't want to do flowers, but I was trying to think of a nice gift basket or something...any ideas? Also, if I'm ordering online, I'd prefer a well known site so I won't be victim to identity theft, so nothing small-town. Thanks
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This gift basket is nice http://www.flowersbloom.com/info.asp?id=…
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This gift basket is nice http://www.flowersbloom.com/info.asp?id=…
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Gift ideas for Easter basket for my sister?
She is 16 and a total mean girl/drama queen/*****. She is high strung, shops at Abercrombie, Juicy, Guess, and Coach. Even when you buy her a nice gift, she returns it for the money. For her good gift=expensive gift. I don't know what to get her. My budget is $30. Ideas?
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Maybe A New Pair of Fur Boots With Candy In Them.
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Maybe A New Pair of Fur Boots With Candy In Them.
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Advice On Filling a Gift Basket?
Hello my name's is Gary I'm using my friends yahoo account because I don't have one of my own! Well my girlfriends birthday is coming up and I've been told giving her a gift basket would be really nice but I don't know what to fill it with, have any ideas ?
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i think you have to decide what your going to put in i.e. bath stuff. chocs, etc then fill with items on that theme. How about make up you can get false eyelashes, mascara, lippy, wipes, flannel, cleanser all sorts of stuff. And it can all be got cheaply at wilkinson or somehwere like that Dont forget a bow get the local florist to do you a big one.
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i think you have to decide what your going to put in i.e. bath stuff. chocs, etc then fill with items on that theme. How about make up you can get false eyelashes, mascara, lippy, wipes, flannel, cleanser all sorts of stuff. And it can all be got cheaply at wilkinson or somehwere like that Dont forget a bow get the local florist to do you a big one.
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Where can I find a cup shaped wicker basket?
I have seen gift baskets made with a wicker coffee cup shaped basket. I love that basket and my moms is nuts about coffee. I'd like to get just the basket and buy my own gifts to go in it (I don't like what's prepackaged) but I can't find just the basket anywhere! Has anyone seen any in stores on online for sale?
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cdschick4@aol.com send an email there and ask. She has one.
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cdschick4@aol.com send an email there and ask. She has one.
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What are some items that can go into a stress-relief gift basket?
Around this time every year I am tasked with putting together a gift for some of our employees. In the past I've done variations of movie-themed gift baskets with several different candies, popcorn, and a gift card to either Cinemark or Blockbuster. I am typically given around $35 - $40 to spend on each basket. Instead of doing the same thing again this year, a few coworkers and I came up with a "stress-relief" themed basket. So far we have a Starbucks gift card (price depending on my budget), coffee mug, chocolate, a stress ball, one of those little back massagers, and maybe some hot chocolate and marshmallows. The items have to be appropriate for a wide range of people. I have men and women aged 17-50. Any ideas would be much appreciated!
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something lavender scented-candle bath wash or bubble bath. aromatherapy oil-air freshener
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something lavender scented-candle bath wash or bubble bath. aromatherapy oil-air freshener
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I am starting a gift basket and party supply business and I need help coming up with a catchy name?
I am starting out small first..to see how its going to work out but I want to get everything together by Christmas so I can start with the next big holiday which is Valentine's day! I also want to do gift bags and baskets for weddings, birthday parties, graduation parties/ and just a place where people can buy supplies for events. I live in a small town that doesn't have much of anything. Right now im working on flyers and business cards and i need a name. My name is Roshanda.. and if anyone can give me some ideas i would appreciate it.
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Roshanda, Unlike the previous poster, I would NOT recommend putting your name in the business name. No matter how pretty it is, it's a waste of space. A good business name is one that is as short as possible, while still being descriptive and catchy. It's important to note that "catchy" doesn't mean cool or unique, it means something that's easy to remember. If you're selling gift baskets and party supplies, you'll want to have a name that makes that very obvious to anyone who sees it. How many times have you seen an advertisement displaying the name of a business and thought to yourself "Ok, I saw your ad, but what do you do? How can you help me?" If people see your name and it jumps out at them WE SELL GIFT BASKETS AND PARTY SUPPLIES then anybody interested in gift baskets or party supplies will be likely to remember your name, and maybe look you up when they get home. On the other hand, you could have the absolute coolest name in the world, but it will be very ineffective if it isn't descriptive. Example: I own a business that develops web applications and web technologies for clients. One of the main things we develop are called "web crawlers" or "web spiders" I named my business "Spider Web Technologies." It's descriptive, it's relatively catchy, and it's relatively short. Additional note: Make sure you can get the domain name of whatever name you choose. You may not be interested in selling online now, but you probably will be at some point, and it would stink to have the name "Basket Party" but not have basketparty.com available.
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Roshanda, Unlike the previous poster, I would NOT recommend putting your name in the business name. No matter how pretty it is, it's a waste of space. A good business name is one that is as short as possible, while still being descriptive and catchy. It's important to note that "catchy" doesn't mean cool or unique, it means something that's easy to remember. If you're selling gift baskets and party supplies, you'll want to have a name that makes that very obvious to anyone who sees it. How many times have you seen an advertisement displaying the name of a business and thought to yourself "Ok, I saw your ad, but what do you do? How can you help me?" If people see your name and it jumps out at them WE SELL GIFT BASKETS AND PARTY SUPPLIES then anybody interested in gift baskets or party supplies will be likely to remember your name, and maybe look you up when they get home. On the other hand, you could have the absolute coolest name in the world, but it will be very ineffective if it isn't descriptive. Example: I own a business that develops web applications and web technologies for clients. One of the main things we develop are called "web crawlers" or "web spiders" I named my business "Spider Web Technologies." It's descriptive, it's relatively catchy, and it's relatively short. Additional note: Make sure you can get the domain name of whatever name you choose. You may not be interested in selling online now, but you probably will be at some point, and it would stink to have the name "Basket Party" but not have basketparty.com available.
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Is this good customer service from the largest Fruit and Gift Basket/Tower company in the world?
I ordered 6 gift baskets that were on sale from one of (if not) the largest fruit basket/gift tower companies in the world. Two baskets were delivered last week and the other employees were told theirs should arrive soon. After not receiving them today, I called the company and was informed that they no longer have any more of the deluxe baskets or anything close to the size. "But" I was told, they could substitute their "deluxe gift tower of treats" instead. The baskets i ordered were 18lbs of fruits, nuts etc and were originally priced at $340.00. The substitute has only 1/3 the fruit (pears and apples) and is just candy and popcorn that sells for $149! And we would have to still pay the same $100 for the substitute! Furthermore, they never even called/emailed etc to inform us to tell us of the mistake! We have been ordered with them for three years spending about $800 a year. Is this good customer service? I feel they should offer the equivalent discount on the substituted item OR should send the tower of treats along with a nice gift basket to fill in for the difference since other office employees will see the huge size discrepancy.
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I agree... that is terrible. You need to call their home office and talk to every executive you can get hold of, and don't let up until the situation is remedied. Consider talking to your local TV consumer watchdog reporter as well.
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I agree... that is terrible. You need to call their home office and talk to every executive you can get hold of, and don't let up until the situation is remedied. Consider talking to your local TV consumer watchdog reporter as well.
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Market Basket Supermarket NH / MA - Gift certificate???
hey guys, i need to know if the Market Basket Supermaket in NH or MA sells gift certificates/cards. I need to buy one for a present, but I don't know if exist and if it's possible to buy one online... thank you!
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Call the main office, they don't seem to have a website: DeMoulas / Market Basket Inc. Telephone: (978) 851-8000
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Call the main office, they don't seem to have a website: DeMoulas / Market Basket Inc. Telephone: (978) 851-8000
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Quick!! Gift ideas? Please??
Okay, I need to send a thank you gift basket to someone for letting me stay with her for a few days. I don't know what to send... she doesn't have any room for flowers in her tiny apartment, and I can't think of anything else this early in the AM!
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Try this website... these are so neat! http://www.ediblearrangements.com/
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Try this website... these are so neat! http://www.ediblearrangements.com/
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What to put in a gift basket for Best-Friend turning 13?
My Best Friend Natalie is turning 13 next weekend ( sunday ) . I want to get her the best gift because all shee is allowed to do for her birthday is have one friend sleepover at her camp. and she chose me .so i want to make a giftbasket thing for her and i need your help to decide what to put in it . Here is some info about her. : -She loves The Pretty Little Liars series ( im thinking about getting her Wicked) -She ?LOVES? the Color Purple -Her room is Panda Themed -She loves Fashion & Hair & Makeup -She is a girly girl ( like me) - She Has Braces -She has a blue ipod nano chromatic -She LOVES LOVES LOVES Reading ( if youu suggest books please specify) -She likes jewlery ( i was thinking about getting friendship braclets or necklaces or rings or something ) -She has a camera ( she told me she needs new ink for her printer ) -She lives on a farm -She doesnt have a cellphone ( neither do i :| ) -She doesnt have facebook or msn but she has aol. -She is my best friend -She likes all those spa things : face masks, creams, nailpolish etc. -she ?LOVES LOVES LOVES LOVES LOVES LOVES LOVES LOVES? books -She likes to watch movies -She likes shoes & clothes and yeah . i hope that helps. and since you guys post an answer post a link to one of your question and i will answer :) Thanks ALOT .
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get her juicy couture charm braclet. the silver is 42.00. its girlie, and you can get her best friend charms and girly stuff to put on it. THEY JUST GOT A NEW CHARM OF A PANDA!!!! a book series i would recommend is twilight, percy jackson and the olypians. also i love the book THE THIEF LORD. all of thoes books are amazing. get her itunes gift card to buy music for her ipod. some candy of course. maybe a juicy wristlet or something..:)
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get her juicy couture charm braclet. the silver is 42.00. its girlie, and you can get her best friend charms and girly stuff to put on it. THEY JUST GOT A NEW CHARM OF A PANDA!!!! a book series i would recommend is twilight, percy jackson and the olypians. also i love the book THE THIEF LORD. all of thoes books are amazing. get her itunes gift card to buy music for her ipod. some candy of course. maybe a juicy wristlet or something..:)
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i need ideas for chirstmas gift!?
My sisters and i are sending our partents on a trip for Christmas. We thought that we would make up a gift basket full of travel accessories. (like travelers checks, sun screen, lotion) does anyone have any ideas of what they would need the most in Mexico in the month of February. Any suggestions would be great.
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i say pictures of you and your sister so they remember who sent them, aspirin just in case there drinkers, disposable cameras, water proof camera, if they go snorkeling. snacks so they can eat on the plane just in case there not feed on the plane or so they can snack at the hotel room, when they don't need to eat a whole meal. like chips, peanuts, water, crackers, whatever they like.
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i say pictures of you and your sister so they remember who sent them, aspirin just in case there drinkers, disposable cameras, water proof camera, if they go snorkeling. snacks so they can eat on the plane just in case there not feed on the plane or so they can snack at the hotel room, when they don't need to eat a whole meal. like chips, peanuts, water, crackers, whatever they like.
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The gift basket business?
Is it competitive on ebay? Can anyone do it??
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My suggestion is if your going to get into a profitable business then sell something thats going to help people in a every day living. Maybe some thing thats going green ect. I sell soot free candles. There cleaner burning and they last longer. They great for plack outs ect. Plus there safer for the environment.
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My suggestion is if your going to get into a profitable business then sell something thats going to help people in a every day living. Maybe some thing thats going green ect. I sell soot free candles. There cleaner burning and they last longer. They great for plack outs ect. Plus there safer for the environment.
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Creative Gift Basket Ideas?
For a Family Reunion? We can not think of any! Its on the 16th and we dont want it to be too expensive or to cheap. There will be more adults than kids but what about something for the adults? Kids? or the whole family? Thanks so much!
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For a family re-union, you can think of arranging a small party with events, games and other fun items. At the end of the party, you can decide to give a gift to each one which need not be very costly. You can plan to choose toys for children and silver artifacts for adults. To make it more interesting and lively make them win these gifts in some game/event organized during the family re-union. The family members will get a chance to show their talent and at the same time make it more casual and joyful experience.
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For a family re-union, you can think of arranging a small party with events, games and other fun items. At the end of the party, you can decide to give a gift to each one which need not be very costly. You can plan to choose toys for children and silver artifacts for adults. To make it more interesting and lively make them win these gifts in some game/event organized during the family re-union. The family members will get a chance to show their talent and at the same time make it more casual and joyful experience.
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Wedding/Bridal Shower Gift Etiquette?
I'm going to a bridal shower this weekend and I'm not sure of the gift giving etiquette. It's being held at a country club. They had an engagement party last summer and I brought a gift basket (about $65). How much should I be spending for a shower gift, and should I get a gift off of the registry? Also, the wedding is in mid September and is also formal. I will be bringing a date to the wedding. Should I bring a money gift or should I purchase and mail a gift in advance of the wedding? What's the proper etiquette for wedding/shower gift giving?
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I would definitley get the shower gift from the registry. The bride and groom probably spent a lot of time picking out what they wanted and are excited to receive those gifts. If you spent $65 for the engagement gift, I would spend at least that much or more for the shower gift. As for the wedding, I think that either putting money in a card or mailing a gift in advance would be appropriate. I don't think that there is "proper" ettiquitte for all of this or if there is people seldom know it and they just go by what their family or community traditions are. What I have listed are just my opinions. I have found when talking with friends and co-workers, that everyone has different expectations of what is to happen at weddings. However, buying from the registry, and giving money have never been argued by any of my friends or co-workers :) Hope you have fun at the upcoming events!
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I would definitley get the shower gift from the registry. The bride and groom probably spent a lot of time picking out what they wanted and are excited to receive those gifts. If you spent $65 for the engagement gift, I would spend at least that much or more for the shower gift. As for the wedding, I think that either putting money in a card or mailing a gift in advance would be appropriate. I don't think that there is "proper" ettiquitte for all of this or if there is people seldom know it and they just go by what their family or community traditions are. What I have listed are just my opinions. I have found when talking with friends and co-workers, that everyone has different expectations of what is to happen at weddings. However, buying from the registry, and giving money have never been argued by any of my friends or co-workers :) Hope you have fun at the upcoming events!
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