What gifts would a close pregnant friend like?

I have a really close friend who is due in April and I want to get her some more personal "mommy" gifts for her to enjoy during her pregnancy (before all the baby showers and baby gifts, etc). I am several years younger than her so she is my first pregnant friend and I'm not exactly sure what would be nice to have while being pregnant. I already got her some extremely comfortable shoes and want to put together a little basket of extra stuff that she would really enjoy (i.e. lavendor lotions, teas, etc). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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im due in april too so me and her are probably just a few days apart. id really love some comfy PJ's. if shes still having morning sickness you can get her citrus smelling body wash. its supposed to help ease the sickness. she will definitely want a body pillow when she gets farther along so u can get her one of those. she will get everything she needs for the baby from the shower so its nice that you wanna get her something for herself. if she craves chocolate then give her a few candy bars or whatever other foods she craves. maybe a nice cozy robe and slippers for winter time (keep in mind she will be a larger size by the time winter gets here). i hope i helped =)
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Do teachers like getting school supplies as end of the year gifts?

I am looking for something to give my daughter's kindergarten teacher as an end-of-the-year gift. Do teachers like getting school supplies for the following year even though they will have to store them somewhere for the summer. I was thinking of giving her a basket filled with cardstock, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, glue sticks, etc... I was also going to purchase her a prepaid gas card since the price of gas has dramatically risen and she is commuting between her house here in the city and to her mother's house near the beach to care for her elderely mother. I just didn't want to give her the gas card inside of a thank-you note. I wanted to be a little more creative. What do you think?
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It seems to me that the LAST thing a teacher would need are school supplies, since most are either supplied by the school itself or the students. The gas card is a great idea. Put it inside a thank-you card made by your daughter, with a footnote of thanks by you. She'll love it.
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Muslim friends, can you help me with gift-giving?

During the Christmas season, it is traditional for our family to give gifts to the service people as a way of thanks for their service to us during the year. This year we have a new pediatrician for my kids and she's a Muslim woman. She has done so much to help my kids and her caring attitude and listening skills are top-rate. My problem is how do I give her a gift without insulting her faith? Obviously I won't include a card that says something like "Jesus is the reason for the season" or anything like that, but would I be out of line with a "Happy Holidays" card? The gift we normally give is a basket of goodies and fruit (I figure the doctor will share with her office staff too, that's pretty normal). Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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We Muslims respect all races and all religions, but if you think you would want to give her a card accompanied with your gift, it would be nice. and content of the card if you feel she would feel more appropriate, then it would be nice too. I am sure she will be happy with your gifts. Thanks for being so warm and nice by asking us Muslims to share with you too.
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What are you going to do with your vuvuzela when the World Cup is over?

a. Bury it in a time capsule so your great-great-grandchildren can use residual DNA to clone you?.. b. Donate it to an after school program for underpriveliged youth so they too can learn the wonders of the vuvuzela?.. c. Put it in the donation basket at your local church?.. d. Re-gift it next christmas?..
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Are you crazy? I'm going to use it as a beer bong.
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What is the best gift to get my gf?

ok well, my girlfreind is....... great! She has gotten me somthing twice now, and I need to return the favor! The stuff she has gotten me has been small, sentimental stuff. Idk what to get her now and im totally stumped. the first time she got me somthing, she got me a pack of gum, and i know that sounds dumb, but it ment alot to me because its the kind she always has. The second thing she got me was a basket full of candy (that she gave me tonight). It had snowcaps (which we ate on our first date, more of that gum, and a bunch of other candy. Now I have to come up with some sort of great gift. I wnat her to just fall over when she see's it. The gift is not for any certain thing (easter, christmas, birthday...) just an "i care about you gift". I really dont want to spend over $25-$30. Please help me out
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Okay...what if you get her a disposable camera and a small photo album, and tell her that you want to use it to take some pictures of the two of you together? You two can go to the park or mini golf and just get some silly shots and start a little memory book together.
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Which name do you like for a business?

I need a name for my gift basket business- What do you think of the following names? State which ones you like if any and why. Also any other ideas? Thanks. Occasion Hampers Occasion Baskets Love Baskets I Love Basktets Happy Baskets Festival Baskets Eastern Gift Baskets Eastern Baskets My Gift Basket Meri Basket Mera Gift Pyar Basket Desi Basket Baskets of the East Apna Basket Tofah Basket Perfect Gift Basket Baskets From The East BuildABasket Eastern Hampers Celebrity Baskets Tokri Of Joys Joyous Tokries UK Gift Baskets Baskets For You Your Gift Basket Build A Gift Basket You Give Baskets Baskit (instead of basket) M H Gift Baskets
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Queen, for us to be of help where your basket company is located will be of great help. Especially if it is out of the U S. What is the spoken language of the customers that will want your baskets? (what demographic are you trying to attract?) What kind of gift baskets are they? Corporate baskets placed in hotels for visiting corp execs? or baskets filled with different kinds of foods, fruits, candies, media or toys? For the entire John Q Public? Why Tokries? lots of marketing out there somewhere for tokries? And desi, meri, mera and pyar, what's up with these names? the more we know the better help we can be.
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Sugar-free hard candy recipe? Splenda?

I'm making gift baskets for Christmas this year, and want to put homemade hard candy in it (by request from last year). However, my boyfriend's dad is diabetic, so I'm trying to find a sugar-free recipe. I'd rather use Splenda than anything else as it tastes so much better. He's diabetic, not taste disabled! I read on someone's post from another website that Splenda tends to clump. Anyone actually made hard candy from Splenda?
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Try this site. Be sure to go to page 2 for the recipe http://www.life123.com/article_FullArtic…
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13th birthday party help!?

Okay my birthday party is going to be the 1st of august. I am holding it at best western! I already have the food and gift baskets decided. I am inviting girls only.but there is one problem. I DONT WANT IT TO BE BORING = / . I need some game ideas to keep us occupied. Im an outgoing and fun girl, so i want some pretty unique, and fun games. Also, some decoration tips would be nice.! I want this to be a party everyone is talking about! ohhh and we will of course have swimming and hotel tag.
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that sounds fun! Okay I think it was a good idea to have it all girls. Guys ruin things sometimes. So have balloons, streamers and in the pool play many games! That will keep people stalled so when your done with the pool and you go back up, you can like pillow fight and stuff. make sure you have a camera, take lots of pictures! Its fun. Pick a good scary movie to watch at night. Gossip! All the fun happens at night.
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Destination wedding hotel room welcome baskets?

I'm having a destination wedding (not tropical or anything, just out of state), and I'm stuck on what to put in the guests' welcome baskets for their hotel room. I don't really have a wedding theme, and I'm on a tight budget. So far, I'm putting little bottles of water that the town is somewhat known for, as well as maps of the state park and the town, marking some of my personal favorites for boutiques and such. I'd like to put one other small thing in there if possible. Our wedding favors will be chocolates, so I don't want to do that. If you were arriving from out of town for a wedding, what would you like to see as a welcome gift in your hotel room. Guests will only be staying the weekend. Thanks!
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Put in food or snacks that are locally grown, or produced. For instance, In Wisconsin, cheese and crackers, in Florida, oranges. Wine, beer, maple syrup or candy, pralines, anything local or regional. In Detroit, a Ford, ha, ha. . Here, there is a root beer making and producing plant, a famous brewery, a Dr. Pepper etc plant, a wine growing region is near, and apples, peaches, pecans, horseradish, and cantalopes are the big seasonal food crops. Personally, I would appreciate anything you chose. How nice. Picture postcards of the area are neat for sending, or keepsakes. a disposable camera would be cute, especially in the wedding colors. Rich people put in slippers, bath items in minisizes, booze, snacks. a fruit basket might be given.
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NEED IDEAS FOR A GIFT: something necessary for the honeymoon. It has to be funny, to make the couple laugh?

It can be little things in a basket, something funny, to make them laugh when they open the gift in front of everyone. need ideas ASAP
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here's a few ideas. stracth to help when things need ironing out a can of pepper to spice things up chocolate syprup just for fun bubble baths color foam soaps for play time artificil sweetner when one of them isn't being sweet enough masking tape to cover up the mouth to not saying the wrong thing a large bottle of aspirin for the headaches bengay for the sore muscle after the honeymoon night a pair of handcuffs a ruler to see if he has been lying along popsicle sticks and rubber bands just in case they were it out or break it You can come up with all kinds of crazy things in the basket, if you want visit the naughty store for glow in the dark items, eatible underwear, and little items that are x-rated. Include a bottle of wine, and two glasses, and the couple will just have a ball with it. I have done this several times, I only do the x-rated on for close friends and families, and when it's a crowd that won't be offended. I think these are great. I wish I could remember everything I put in them, but I am at work and can't remember all I use. These are the things I thought about off the top of my heard. Go to the dollar tree or dollar world and just have a blast. God bless us all...........
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need a name for my business?

Im setting up a gift basket business, but i just cant think of a name for it! I do all sorts of baskets - but my main target market is the Asian consumer, as i make baskets for Asian festivals such as Eid, Diwali etc. Perhaps an asian word could be used? But i just dont know what. I wanted something around the word 'celebration' but 'celebration gift baskets' just doesn't sound catchy enough. Any ideas / suggestions would be appreciated. 10 points for the best answer. Thanks everyone
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You may use the name "Celebrity Baskets " as if the baskets are meant only for famous and renowned personnel.
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Gift for Peace Corps volunteer?

My very best friend is going to be going to Africa for the next two years as part of the peace corps. Our core group of girlfriends and I are wanting to make her a basket or all pitch in and get her a nice gift. But, we want them to things she can use while over there, or things that wouldn't get damaged but would remind her that we love her. Suggestions?
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You also might consider mailing this gift to her at her training site instead of having her pack it in her luggage. If she is like most of the people in my training group, she will be heavily loaded down already. The external hard drive someone else mentioned is a must if she does not have it! Also, if you do mail packages, peanut butter in any form is huge if it is not available where she will serve. Other than that, pictures, music, maybe a photo album showing off her and all of her friends and family would be useful when integrating into the local community. Postcards showing different scenes from home are also good, as well as stickers. Also, a lot of us end up teaching English as part of our service, so a good cd with teaching ideas/games/ lesson plans would be nice. Internet access is not always guaranteed (especially in Africa), and having this resource available would probably really help her in her service.
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What ideas can you give to me for a pollyanna?

So, my family is doing something different this year ~ we're doing a Chinese Pollyanna which everyone brings 1 gift for a certain amt. ~ puts em' all on the table and then we pick #'s, etc. My problem is I ran out of ideas. I decided to do somewhat of a Basket of Cheer. I have to make sure that it's a unisex gift. I want to buy a basket and put a bunch of stuff in it ~ for example, I so far have ~~ crossword book, sudoko book, frame, chapstick, fleece blanket, playing cards, air wick plug-in, air wick refill, pocket tissues, 2 candles ~~~ that's what I picked up so far. I also was thinking of picking up either a pair of movie tix or gift card to blockbuster or both but not sure yet. Also had in mind of alcohol minis ~ most of these people drink. I was thinking of putting bags of candy in there, word search book, box of assorted teas, and a mug. But I'm lost after that ~ would anyone be able to help me??? Thanks for reading & maybe helping!!!
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Wow! Can I be in your family? I don't know what your spending limit is, but you have already thought of a lot of stuff I'd be happy to get, especially the puzzle books. (Perhaps a specialty puzzle book, like Logic Puzzles? That's what I love!) Also, are you in a state where they sell Lottery tickets? If so, put a couple of those in (maybe $5.00 worth). SOMEbody's gotta win every once in awhile! I did that for work one year. The people that actually won a prize REALLY enjoyed getting the ticket. Also, you mentioned a pair of movie tickets or gift cards to Blockbuster (or both). That's good, unless you happen to know what specific movie would be most popular, and in that case, you could buy it so it would be a permanent gift. (Again, I don't know your spending limit.) How about a mail sorter? One of those wire or wooden slotted things that someone could keep their monthly bills in (rather than thrown somewhere on top of a table). That went over big one year at work. Maybe other people will have other ideas to add. All-in-all, sounds like it's going to be a great Christmas with your family this year! Hope you get something great!
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Creative way to wrap a bowl?

Getting a bowl and putting a bunch of goodies with it. Should I just make the bowl a "gift basket" and put a bunch of stuff in it then tie celophane or should I wrap everything seperately? Any creative ideas? Something different than the ordinary?
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That sounds like a perfect gift. I would keep it as simple as possible so it wont take away from the pretty bowl. I would add some shredded colored tissue paper to the bottom so the bowl wont scratch and it gives it a nice presentation and then just like you said - put a bunch of stuff in it then tie celophane, maybe add a card. Anything more would be overkill!
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What gift should I buy for my sister's baby shower? She's having a girl; please read the details. Thanks!?

I've already gotten her quite a few things, and I have a couple ideas for a last gift but I'm not sure if I should get her anything else (I don't want to get too much, if that's possible! lol), or which idea I should use. Here is what I've already gotten: A swing A robe (for the baby) Diaper rash cream Disposable spoons Heat sensitive spoons A teething feeder Gas drops Bowls Nighttime washcloths Regular washcloths A book And I'm paying for half of her shower My ideas are: - A gift certificate for the baby to have her photos taken - A lot of little things that people forget (the gas drops, nail clippers, Orajel, more diaper rash cream, etc.) - Or, they have a two story house, so I'm thinking of making two baskets that have everyday things in them (bottles, diapers, creams, formula, bibs, etc.) so they can have one upstairs and one downstairs so that she doesn't have to run up and down the stairs all day. Do you think I should get her another gift? If so, which of my ideas do you think would be best? Thank you so much!
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What you have gotten her is enough, but if you want to give her more you can make the baskets.
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A good parting gift for my brother?

He's leaving for Iraq....I want to make him a goody basket that he can take with him. He's 25 and an officer in the Army, what do you think would be helpful to him?
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like every one else he will be taking pretty much what he can carry with him so would keep the "goody basket" down to the bare minimum is you can, maybe a nice photo album with pictures of all the family if you have time maybe each person could put in a little note from them to him [think sort of like a scrap book but small scale] and then once he has gone start getting a weekly parcel ready of his fave stuff, also some baby wipes and think of things that he likes but might be hard to get hold of over there, maybe a new book of his fave author that sort of thing.............but try and make sure it is pretty much all disposable as when he comes back again he will not be able to carry too much. My son is there [or close ish] and I have been sending deodorant [they don't have the one he likes over there] I get the little travel sizes of some of the items he likes, plus some silly stuff to share out with the others all of which other than letters and pictures he can give on to the next guys or dump out...................also when I do buy him something I send a picture of it and let him know it is waiting for him when he gets back.
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What to give to a company's anniversary?

It will soon be one of my client's company 40th anniversary at the end of this month. I am unsure if I will be able to attend, but I am thinking of sending over a congratulations gift. In Asia, we usually send flowers or baskets of goods in such occasions. I was wondering if there would be any difference in western or in particular, european countries? What exactly would the best gifts to a company's anniversary: flowers, wine, basket of goods? If flowers' the answer, would you happen to know any famous or prestigious flower companies in Europe. I've heard something about Armani flowers... any help would be very useful, thank you!
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I would say a plant. You could say that you hope the plant grows as much as the company.
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Valentines gift for kids. Is it necessary in this day of hardships?

There seems to be an occasion for EVERYTHING! My daughter is 2 and happy to just be near me. My sister spoils her kids and gives them gift for every occasion even if it's her last dollar. I'm a little more budget minded than her. For Valentines Day I plan to make cupcakes for my small family of 3 and go to a nice dinner. I've already told my husband of 7 years that he doesn't need to buy me flowers which has been the norm for several years now. It saves money.. plus I can never keep them alive more than a few days. There won't be any gift exchanging between us.. we usually save the gifts for mother's day, father's day, birthdays, and christmas. So what I'm trying to get at is after Valentines is Easter which is another holiday of spending money on toys, baskets, candies, dresses and eggs. Is it really necessary for Valentines Day? Will I be the only "uncool" mom who won't give her poor kid a gift.
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For a two year old, she'll be thrilled to just have a yummy cupcake or two, and none of her little friends or their parents will critisize you, in fact, they may even envy your cooking efforts.~ Don't worry about being an ''uncool'' mom over a holiday. I'm still a kid and in my books a mom is amazing as long as she listens to me when I need to talk to somebody and stands up for me when I'm being wronged. :3
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Which flavor would you prefer (Ladies AND Gentleman, please)?

I'm making some lipbalm for some promotional "Made in Michigan" gift baskets. For the Ladies I thought about one of the floowing flavors - - Apricot Blackberry Green Tea For the Fellows I was thinking about Almond Spearmint Spice Let me know which one you would prefer.... Thanks a bunch for helping me with my project. Be well all Tink
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To be honest.. i dont like any of those..
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Going to be an aunt for the first time, NEED HELP!?

I am going to be an aunt in two months and i have started on a gift basket for my nephew, but not sure of what i should really buy. What are some of the items i should get for the gift basket that will be useful for the new parents and the baby?
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Go through the baby department at Wal-Mart. Lots of things that new parents can never get enough of include: baby wash baby lotion baby wipes Balmex baby powder cloth diapers - they can be used as burp towels diapers onesies - buy larger than newborn b/c they quickly outgrow these baby bottles - several different sizes (or liners if the parents choose the ones with the disposable liners) nursing pads (if the mother is going to breastfeed your nephew) receiving blankets crib sheets (you can never have enough of those around) baby shampoo (no-tears formula) baby shampoo (the kind for cradle cap) baby nail clippers nasal aspirator (blue bulb looking thing) teething rings mittens for their hands to keep them from scratching their faces socks or booties to keep their feet warm cap or hat if you live in a cooler climate ... the list can go on & on ... If you wanted to include something for the parents use only, you might try getting a gift certificate for their favorite restaurant and include a certificate offer your services as a babysitter for the night to allow them some time to themselves.
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I want to give a gift to a soon-to-be mom that isn't for the baby.?

This will be a basket of goodies that will help her relax, give her "me-time", etc. But, as I've never had a child I have no idea what to put in the basket, other than lotion. What are some items to include?
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Aromatherapy candles, Lotions, bath salts, massager, eye mask, chenille socks, etc...
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Birthday gift for a 42 year old? Please help.?

I am shopping for a birthday gift for my boyfriend's sister. She is very good to me and spends alot of money on me and I want to get her something nice. She likes some of the Victoria Secret perfume sprays, but I feel if I just get her a few sprays then that is being to cheap. I would like to get her a big Victoria Secret basket filled with tons of their products, but they dont make big baskets like that. I was thinking of buying a few things like the sprays, something nice that I can have personalized for her or a nice figurine. Please help. I have just one day to buy this gift. I would like to spend about $100. Any ideas will be alot of help. Thank you!
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This is a great site online for Gifts and Gift Baskets that I have bought from before... http://bit.ly/GiftBaskets Plus you get 10% off all Gift Baskets with this promo code: ZK-8978
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Birthday gift for a 42 year old? Please help.?

I am shopping for a birthday gift for my boyfriend's sister. She is very good to me and spends alot of money on me and I want to get her something nice. She likes some of the Victoria Secret perfume sprays, but I feel if I just get her a few sprays then that is being to cheap. I would like to get her a big Victoria Secret basket filled with tons of their products, but they dont make big baskets like that. I was thinking of buying a few things like the sprays, something nice that I can have personalized for her or a nice figurine. Please help. I have just one day to buy this gift. I would like to spend about $100. Any ideas will be alot of help. Thank you!
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If you are stuck on the Victoria's Secret stuff, go to Pier 1 or one of those 1/2 price bargain stores like TJMaxx, buy a basket then go to Victoria's Secret and buy what you want to get her, some lotions, some sprays, maybe a t-shirt and a CD, they usually sell CDs at the counter.
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Birthday gift for a 42 year old? Please help.?

I am shopping for a birthday gift for my boyfriend's sister. She is very good to me and spends alot of money on me and I want to get her something nice. She likes some of the Victoria Secret perfume sprays, but I feel if I just get her a few sprays then that is being to cheap. I would like to get her a big Victoria Secret basket filled with tons of their products, but they dont make big baskets like that. I was thinking of buying a few things like the sprays, something nice that I can have personalized for her or a nice figurine. Please help. I have just one day to buy this gift. I would like to spend about $100. Any ideas will be alot of help. Thank you!
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You could purchase a basket and make her a basket. Not only from Victoria Secret but any other of her favorite things that you know she loves. Her favorite movie, candy, music, coffee, OR You could take her for a day of pampering, manicure, pedicure, whole body rub down.
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