I make gift baskets and I wanted to know what people are most interested in. So pick a category! -Spa baskets (lotions, bath salts, bubble baths) -Gourmet baskets (cheese, crackers, wine) -Relaxation baskets (candles, chocolates, teas) I'm open to any ideas you might have!
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Relaxation baskets (candles, chocolates, teas
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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Hot cocoa in a piping bag?
I recieved a gift a few years back of a hot cocoa mix in a piping bag. It was layered and made two servings. I want to make them to put in baskets this year but can't find a recipe anywhwere online, can anyone help me out?!
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Here's a big one for you, enough to give everyone lots. 10 cups dry powdered milk 4 3/4 cups icing sugar 1 3/4 cups cocoa 1 3/4 cups non dairy creamer, dry Just mix well, makes 15 cups. For one drink, put 1/3 cup mix in a mug and add 3/4 cups boiling water. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows. Enjoy!
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Here's a big one for you, enough to give everyone lots. 10 cups dry powdered milk 4 3/4 cups icing sugar 1 3/4 cups cocoa 1 3/4 cups non dairy creamer, dry Just mix well, makes 15 cups. For one drink, put 1/3 cup mix in a mug and add 3/4 cups boiling water. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows. Enjoy!
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Mothers day... is this a good...?
Mothers' day is coming, please tell me, is this a good idea, I sell Avon and my brother gave me this idea... (He said it would work for the men who just don't know what to get... and the men who work too late to go shopping...) make gift baskets... and do a "build your own basket" or a "You pick the price" where you tell me what you want in the basket and I put it together. And charge... Ex. Small basket: $1.50 plus the cost of the Avon products. Medium basket: $2.50 plus the cost of the Avon products. Large basket: $3.50 plus the cost of the Avon products. Do you think this would work??? would it work in a small town???
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why wouldn't you not do it? It's a money maker you should do it for all occasions and birthday, baby showers, weddings, etc., oh and wrap then in the holiday wrapping. clear Selene
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why wouldn't you not do it? It's a money maker you should do it for all occasions and birthday, baby showers, weddings, etc., oh and wrap then in the holiday wrapping. clear Selene
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Need opinions -- bridal shower "memory" game?
I'm hosting a bridal shower. In addition to my gift 2the bride, I purchased a few things off her registry. Low ticket items:pizza cutter, pizza airbake pan, measuring spoons, pot holder, kitchen towel, and then some room spray and some Mrs. Meyer's supplies (laundry soap, all-purpose cleaner, counter top spray and dish soap). I put all of these things inside of a contoured "hip basket" laundry basket that she was registered for. At the shower, I am planning on having her go around the room with the "gift basket" for about 2 or 3 minutes, showing guests the items in the basket and asking them to pay special attention to Liz as she comes around with the basket. Then she leaves the room. She keeps full basket as gift. Two options at this point, for a prize, I could ask guests to write down as many of the items in the bride's basket as they can remember... OR I could take them off guard and ask them to write down what the bride was wearing, from head to toe... Which do u like better?
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Ask them what the bride was wearing! If she's walking around with the basket, everyone will assume the questions will be about the basket, therefore thats what they will concentrate on. Then thats when you hit them with the real questions!
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Ask them what the bride was wearing! If she's walking around with the basket, everyone will assume the questions will be about the basket, therefore thats what they will concentrate on. Then thats when you hit them with the real questions!
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Renting space by the hour?
I own a homebase gift basket business, am not allow by the Health Dept to put prepackage food items in my baskets, in order to created my own basket and have creative control, I would need to find a place that I can rent for an hour, that's in a zone, but where can I go? I have search the paper and called a few places with no success, what do I do now or where else is there to look for a place or space?
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Have you tried the Mall?
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Have you tried the Mall?
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More unconventional mother's day gifts?
Haha i know everyone must be asking this right now, but i've been looking at other questions, and i've pretty much done all of them (picture frame, painting, card, photo album, those cutesy craft things, flowers, cooking) my mom isn't really the type that goes to spas/likes gift baskets, so that wouldn't work either. any really different ideas? i'm fine with doing something myself like making something instead of buying it... and money's not too big of an issue thanks!
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I am thinking about this from a mom's point of view, since i am one, lol. I would love it of someone would offer to deep clean the house for me, but thats cuz I hate doing it! What about a netflix subscription for a year?
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I am thinking about this from a mom's point of view, since i am one, lol. I would love it of someone would offer to deep clean the house for me, but thats cuz I hate doing it! What about a netflix subscription for a year?
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Need help from seniors, please, re: gifts?
Having a gathering and am in charge of making gift baskets. The age range is 50 and up, way up. What are some things that would be useful and enjoyable in a gift basket for seniors? Thanks for your input!
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Movie tickets/passes golf tees or golf balls guitar picks USB flash drives mini LED lights that are small enough to carry on a key chain Dr. Grip gel pens by Pilot magnifying glasses or the Opti-Card Credit Card Size LED Magnifier votive candles and holders; especially citronella candles for outdoors mini first aid kits glow sticks coin holders compact florescent light bulbs Lithium batteries; AA or AAA
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Movie tickets/passes golf tees or golf balls guitar picks USB flash drives mini LED lights that are small enough to carry on a key chain Dr. Grip gel pens by Pilot magnifying glasses or the Opti-Card Credit Card Size LED Magnifier votive candles and holders; especially citronella candles for outdoors mini first aid kits glow sticks coin holders compact florescent light bulbs Lithium batteries; AA or AAA
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Housewarming present for a man?
I recently began dating a man and he purchased his first home yesterday and would love to make him an housewarming gift basket. Any ideas on what things to buy for a man in a new home?
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Dewalt Power tool set ( lithium)... Tools... joint compound ( just in case it's needed).. Painters tape ( if not brand new house especially)... putty knife... just depends on a lot of factors.. including if brand new house or not)
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Dewalt Power tool set ( lithium)... Tools... joint compound ( just in case it's needed).. Painters tape ( if not brand new house especially)... putty knife... just depends on a lot of factors.. including if brand new house or not)
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What do your prefer?
I make gift baskets and was curious what kinds of baskets people like most, spa baskets (with lotions, bath salts, bubble baths) gourmet food baskets (with cheese, crackers, wines) or others.... please specify. What would you prefer?
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the thought of the spa basket is lovely but being practical i'd prefer the gourmet food basket because the food and snacking would come in way more handy
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the thought of the spa basket is lovely but being practical i'd prefer the gourmet food basket because the food and snacking would come in way more handy
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Christmas gifts!!!!!!?
What gifts can i get for everyone?? Mom-Likes cooking , but doesnt use cook books very often, Likes "Pampered Chef" things Sister- Snowboarding, electronics, things like that Dad- likes cars, tractors,farm stuff, technology Dog, squeeky toys If i can make gift baskets for any of them, tell me what i should put in them,, I only have a budget of about 20$ each.. 10 POINTS!!!!!!!! THNAKS!!!
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Gift baskets are a GREAT idea. Go to the store get the things needed to make her favorite cookie, cake, ect... and fill a jar with all the dry ingredients. *example, flour, on top of that sugar, on top of that the chocolate chips..ect* on the computer make a label and call them Mommas cookies, tell her to add 2 eggs or whatever else she needs ... that will save her time, and its cute. Decorate the jar with a nice bow. Maybe add in some cooking gear, some oven mitts and things in the basket. Sister- i'm not sure how old she is but what about some cheap snowboarding things like the goggles, warm socks, gloves, toboggan..ect. in her basket Dads are never fun to buy for in my opinion. LOL... get him some Farming things in a basket.. like idk if he likes John Deere but maybe a coffee mug or something and some little snacks in a basket for when he is out and about. Dogs u can go buy some cheap stockings already filled with bones and toys from walmart. I really hope this helps.. and Merry Christmas!
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Gift baskets are a GREAT idea. Go to the store get the things needed to make her favorite cookie, cake, ect... and fill a jar with all the dry ingredients. *example, flour, on top of that sugar, on top of that the chocolate chips..ect* on the computer make a label and call them Mommas cookies, tell her to add 2 eggs or whatever else she needs ... that will save her time, and its cute. Decorate the jar with a nice bow. Maybe add in some cooking gear, some oven mitts and things in the basket. Sister- i'm not sure how old she is but what about some cheap snowboarding things like the goggles, warm socks, gloves, toboggan..ect. in her basket Dads are never fun to buy for in my opinion. LOL... get him some Farming things in a basket.. like idk if he likes John Deere but maybe a coffee mug or something and some little snacks in a basket for when he is out and about. Dogs u can go buy some cheap stockings already filled with bones and toys from walmart. I really hope this helps.. and Merry Christmas!
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My company gives out things for free to all the employees. I'm cashstrapped...?
should I just send out these "freebies" to gift recipients or fork over the extra dough for them? I really like the free gift baskets (I've even already eaten half of one's contents writing this question), but, again, I don't have hardly any money....
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If it's someone really special, than no. But, yes, by all means be conservative (and polite!) and regift them. Make sure they're classily wrapped - ribbon is a great way to spice it up a little. Especially if these are quality things, way to go!
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If it's someone really special, than no. But, yes, by all means be conservative (and polite!) and regift them. Make sure they're classily wrapped - ribbon is a great way to spice it up a little. Especially if these are quality things, way to go!
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How do I send out a baby shower thank you card for a lot of gifts?
A family that is friends with me and my husband got us 2 big baskets and 1 toy box filled with great baby shower gifts, It is a LOT of stuff! I just want to know how to send out a thank you card for that, I know you are suppose to kind of include a note about everthing you got from a person in the card so that it feels more personal, but I don't think I can thank them for every individual thing and have it fit in one card...what should I do?
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Just give a general thank you for all the gifts and how you are so appreciative that they tried to cover all your needs. Mention the toy box and how you plan to use it. Mention the baskets if you can use those as well (great laundry hampers, or for storing diaper supplies in other rooms). Just pick one or two of the things and mention those specifically. If you write a big long list, it sounds insincere- which I know is the last thing you want to be.
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Just give a general thank you for all the gifts and how you are so appreciative that they tried to cover all your needs. Mention the toy box and how you plan to use it. Mention the baskets if you can use those as well (great laundry hampers, or for storing diaper supplies in other rooms). Just pick one or two of the things and mention those specifically. If you write a big long list, it sounds insincere- which I know is the last thing you want to be.
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Would this be a good bridesmaids gift?
My maids are the best maids a girl could ask for. I still have several months before my wedding but things are already so well planned (because of their help) that I have very little left to do. I would like to splurge on them as far as gifts go so I was thinking of making spa baskets for them with things like shower gel, bubble bath, scrub, pedicure and manicure sets, foot and hand cream, bath salts, essential oils, facial masks, candles, shower mist, relaxing melodies etc. I thought it would be nice to let them pamper themselves whenever they want, however they want. I
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I would recommend something else, maybe a gift certificate to a spa so that they can choose what they'd like to have. Most of us have several bottles of left over lotions, gels, etc. that we have gotten as gifts. We rarely actually use all of them, but we keep them around cluttering up our cabinets and vanities "just in case". If you want to pamper them, let them actually go to a spa and have a pro do it. It's a sweet idea, just not so practical.
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I would recommend something else, maybe a gift certificate to a spa so that they can choose what they'd like to have. Most of us have several bottles of left over lotions, gels, etc. that we have gotten as gifts. We rarely actually use all of them, but we keep them around cluttering up our cabinets and vanities "just in case". If you want to pamper them, let them actually go to a spa and have a pro do it. It's a sweet idea, just not so practical.
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People what is a good gift 4 my father 4 fathers day pleaze help!!?
I need help with a fathers day gift i have 2 fathers one is my dad one is my step dad what do i get them one loves nascar ang b ball and football and one loves babse ball and basket ball and idk what to get them pleaz help and for people that help thanks alot i mean it alot cause it is in a week and i am not going to beee here 4 a week i get back to days bee4 fathers day help!! cunfuzeed and need help!!!
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I usually just get my Dad something sweet, like a dad mug. I know it's corny, but it's sweet and cheap, and you can buy them at CVS. Maybe you can get them DVDs of their favorite sport, or you might find something at CVS that's cool.
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I usually just get my Dad something sweet, like a dad mug. I know it's corny, but it's sweet and cheap, and you can buy them at CVS. Maybe you can get them DVDs of their favorite sport, or you might find something at CVS that's cool.
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christmas gift?
are those baskets fille dwith shampoo and that good smellin lotion make good gifts for girls u kno th ebasket filled with stuff the bath pearls?
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Depends on the girl.. They are always nice however my only complaint is that those are the number one thing every guys gives a girl when he doesn't actually know what to give them... I have like 15 of those baskets under my bathroom sink. No girl goes through that many bath products and half of them are crappy grocery store brands. If you really think she will like it I would say at least get a nice one and go to Victoria's Secret.... Love spell is a great set try that!
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Depends on the girl.. They are always nice however my only complaint is that those are the number one thing every guys gives a girl when he doesn't actually know what to give them... I have like 15 of those baskets under my bathroom sink. No girl goes through that many bath products and half of them are crappy grocery store brands. If you really think she will like it I would say at least get a nice one and go to Victoria's Secret.... Love spell is a great set try that!
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Gift ideas for multiple friends???
Hi, I'm an 18 year old girl who is in high school. I usually get individual gifts for each of my girl friends but this year I was trying to find some idea that I could give to a bunch of them. Any ideas? Other than bath and body baskets or something...and something relatively cheap?
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Candles! Who doesn't love them? They're affordable and you can never have too many of them. Target also has a lot of different variety of candles to fit each indivuality of your friends. They'll love it!
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Candles! Who doesn't love them? They're affordable and you can never have too many of them. Target also has a lot of different variety of candles to fit each indivuality of your friends. They'll love it!
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Gourmet lover...Pick one or name ur own?
1. Gourmet gift baskets 2. Gourmet chocolates 3. Gourmet chocolate chip cookies 4. Gourmet foods 5. Gourmet cheese 6. Gourmet soups 7. Gourmet cookies 8. Gourmet popcorn 9. Gourmet coffee 10. Other...
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yummmm...gourmet cheese, all the way!
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yummmm...gourmet cheese, all the way!
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care packages to thank the veterans.?
this holiday season, i'm thinkin of making gift baskets or a care package for my local veterans, and those in the VA hospital. Do you have any ideas or suggestions of what i should include in the packages?
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gift cards are a great answer, as are letters from kids in the community, anything home made(not just food) can generally be appreciated as well.
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gift cards are a great answer, as are letters from kids in the community, anything home made(not just food) can generally be appreciated as well.
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I got a Bath&Body Works OUTLET by my house. Are you jealous ?
I went there and everything was 50%-90% off . I got mineral hair therapy for $2 and gift baskets for my whole family for just $6 ( reg. $65 ) Are you jealous yet ? Plus they give you a free body wash just for buying something . I honestly thought Id died and gone to heaven . I bought 5 of everything !
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I'm not jealous here.........I live right down the street from Hooters. I win! ;)
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I'm not jealous here.........I live right down the street from Hooters. I win! ;)
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how to make money? (i'm under 15!)?
ive heard of babysitting, yardsales, caricatures, working around the house, doing gift baskets, and such. is there anyhting else i can do??
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Online, you can try making sites and selling them. Putting ads on them also works (using google adsense, and you can earn a decent income if you put enough hard work into it: http://www.earnincome.org/adverts.html
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Online, you can try making sites and selling them. Putting ads on them also works (using google adsense, and you can earn a decent income if you put enough hard work into it: http://www.earnincome.org/adverts.html
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What should I put in my college survival kits?
Ok, so I'm making college survival kits for 3 of my closest senior friends. I have a budget of about $75 (excluding buying the baskets to put the gifts in), so that's $25 each. This is what I have so far: -Playing cards ($3 each) -Stress balls ($2 each) -(2) 5-hour energy shots ($4 per person) -(2) easy mac ($2 per person) Please list the prices of the items
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You could use big plastic bowls (from Walmart/Target/the dollar store) as your "baskets" and then they could use them for popcorn at college. You should definitely include some microwave popcorn and maybe some microwaveable ramen noodle cups or soup. You could add a coffee mug ($1 at a dollar store) and some tea or coffee bags if you think they'd use them. Sugarless gum or breath mints are also useful to keep you awake during boring classes. You could also include a small photo album ($1 at Michael's craft stores) or a picture frame with a photo of the four of you (if you're all friends).
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You could use big plastic bowls (from Walmart/Target/the dollar store) as your "baskets" and then they could use them for popcorn at college. You should definitely include some microwave popcorn and maybe some microwaveable ramen noodle cups or soup. You could add a coffee mug ($1 at a dollar store) and some tea or coffee bags if you think they'd use them. Sugarless gum or breath mints are also useful to keep you awake during boring classes. You could also include a small photo album ($1 at Michael's craft stores) or a picture frame with a photo of the four of you (if you're all friends).
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If I Make a Withdrawal Instead Of a Deposit in the Collection Plate, Could I Just Consider it a Gift From God?
but the Church only uses that money to buy a new car or for construction its not like its for Charity I steal Money all the time from the collection basket not really something Im proud of but its only 2 dollars ;)
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Why not, Jesus will forgive ya. I think rapture just happened or something, I'm getting to be the first one to answer on everything. Oh that's right, all the Christians have gone to sleep, so they can get up bright and early for Church service, tomorrow, or today, after all it is 12:41 am Sunday. That means, I'll be the first one they see tomorrow, and my answers usually induce massive hissy-fits in them, better go brew some coffee, I'm going be up "All Night Long." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK8ednS0s…
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Why not, Jesus will forgive ya. I think rapture just happened or something, I'm getting to be the first one to answer on everything. Oh that's right, all the Christians have gone to sleep, so they can get up bright and early for Church service, tomorrow, or today, after all it is 12:41 am Sunday. That means, I'll be the first one they see tomorrow, and my answers usually induce massive hissy-fits in them, better go brew some coffee, I'm going be up "All Night Long." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK8ednS0s…
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my sister needs help coming up with a name for her little crafts that she makes?
my sister lives in a small town where every other weekend they have trade days. you can sell food, crafts, clothing etc... its kinda like a flea market but everything is new. well she makes gifts baskets of all sorts and sizes. the thing is she doesn't know what to name her little business
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Well it could be her initials in a cool way. Like my initials are DJR and my username is Djrdolly. Also maybe you'll like some of these...... Dazzle One of a Kind Memories Simply New Always Pure Hope this helped!! =)
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Well it could be her initials in a cool way. Like my initials are DJR and my username is Djrdolly. Also maybe you'll like some of these...... Dazzle One of a Kind Memories Simply New Always Pure Hope this helped!! =)
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What is a perfect gift for my girlfriend for her birthday. 10 POINTS!?
Hello I am from Korea and ia m 16. My gf birthday is comming up. She is such a special person for me, so i wanna give something really special to her. My ideas were giving Teddy bear,perfume,love letter,with small wax candle,a 18k neckalace, and our anniversary photo album In one basket. I am not sure if this is good enough. Please give me opinions and tell me a better idea. Thank You
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thats good...you could try to take her out to eat...have a long nice walk...
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thats good...you could try to take her out to eat...have a long nice walk...
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