We are still working out the details but my fiance and I are having a destination wedding in the fall of next year in the Carribean. Since people are going to be flying in, I thought it would be nice to make welcome gift baskets to give them when they arrive with favor-like things in them (beachy candles, flip flops, beach towelscameras, etc.). If I do this I want to get nice things as they are spending a lot of money to come. So, do I have to give favors at the wedding too? We are going to be casual on the beach and it feels very formal to me. What do you guys think?
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I think its a great idea! It shows that even in the hectic crazy time you've gone through getting all of this organized you realize that your guests have spent their time and money to share a special time with you and also gives them "permission" to take a little time for themselves to enjoy a mini vacation at the same time. Personally I've never really understood the whole "favors" thing. To me it seems kind of backwards to expect that two people who are just starting a life together have nothing better to do then go around picking out trinkets for people who should really feel honored to be invited in the first place. I'm not talking about the gifts for the people who are actually in the wedding party like the best man or the maid of honor , these people usually help out with the planning and staging and should be recognized for their help. The people who just show up on your wedding day for the ceremony and free food should be there to increase your happiness on your wedding day not see what kind of neat trinket they can make off with.
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Easter gifts for my children?
My kids are older 7,8,9. I already made them a basket up. But I'd like to put something special in it for them. I don't want to do the traditional stuffed animal. What are some other idea's for basket gifts, without getting out of control expensive?
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What about a religious book or color books referencing what Easter is all about!
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What about a religious book or color books referencing what Easter is all about!
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Would you be mad if you got this for Valentines Day?
I've been with my boyfriend for 7 years and we have 2 kids together and I'm 40 weeks and 5 days (overdue) with our third. He usually doesn't get me anything for special days, he did get me some flowers last year for mother's day. Like for our anniversary I got him a card with some candy and he didn't get me anything. We live together with his family and this year his sister is making Valentine's Day gift baskets to sell. He will probably just buy one from her or tell her to make me one. I think it's a bad idea and he should put more thought and effort into it than that. I'm going to be induced because I'm overdue and I know EVERYTHING is bothering me at this point. Is it just me or what?
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Doesn't sound like you have a real man. He can't support his family, moves you into his family's home and doesn't make you his wife. I would be asking for a house and a ring and tell him to stick the flowers and candy up his a$$.
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Doesn't sound like you have a real man. He can't support his family, moves you into his family's home and doesn't make you his wife. I would be asking for a house and a ring and tell him to stick the flowers and candy up his a$$.
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How can I tell my friend that she's being unrealistic?
Me and my friend are both into art and such, and in the past ive done small craft sales to raise money for charity with my other friends so i suggested we could do something like that to raise a bit of money for ourselves (donate half to charity if we make enough) since im saving up for a laptop. So now shes turned it into something much much bigger than i had planned. She wants to make all sorts of different things, most of which i dont think we have the skill for (such as paintings or carvings) or the money for (t-shirt printing) and things that i really dont think people will want to buy. Shes even planning for us to start our own buisness. I dont think either of us are good enough artists yet, to sell our work, and she wants to sell our stuff at a really proffessional craft sale that i dont think we'd even be accepted into. Ive tried explaining this to her, but she wont listen to me. Shes really stubborn and doesnt understand that this isnt the way things work. I tried suggesting we sell some custom dolls or gift baskets online through deviantart (using paypal) or something, where wed probably have better luck. but she wont listen to me. Should I try being more assertive or should I just let her deal with rejection? I cant just say no now, becausen shes already spent a ton of money on supplies and fabric for sewing.
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Some people are stubborn and have to learn that they're being unrealistic the hard way. If you want to give her another venue for her crafts, etsy.com is a marketplace purely for handicrafts, art, and antiques.
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Some people are stubborn and have to learn that they're being unrealistic the hard way. If you want to give her another venue for her crafts, etsy.com is a marketplace purely for handicrafts, art, and antiques.
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He loves me, He loves me not.... which flower petal is it?
For every holiday I like to give my man something for the holiday we spend together... even St. Patricks Day, Memorial Day ... all of em.. I like make gift baskets and cards. He appreciateds them but not the whole meaning behind it. Things haven't been going so great for me and my guy but I totally love him and he can't seem to see how much i'm doing to prove to him that he is my only love. I'm i doing to much, should i back off, does he even like all that I am doing for him? I (sorta cheated) << hate that kissed two girls behind his back n talked to one guy while we were on a 6 mnth break... he can't get over it and throws it at me everyday.. it's been a yr since and yes everyday he has me going on the same guilt trip while i'm give my best , my all, to make up for everything that happened. he can't do not one thing for me but be there when i'm hurt... i cry alot because it's always in my mind that i'm not good enough, he wont ever think diffrently bout meh, wondering when he's gonna leave... idk i love him and he claims he loves me but really with the bullying and never wanting the love and comfort i do show him... he like moves my hand if i'm about to hold it... he moves his head if i'm about to kiss him... hugs do the trick but should i not try to do anything??? idk my love is true, i just made sum mistakes that i know i can't ever take back. going crazy, dont know what to do?
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I believe you need to return to singles/dating category. You also need to acquire more love of self. HE is not supposed to be your entire life at this point. Your petal is the second one. ??
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I believe you need to return to singles/dating category. You also need to acquire more love of self. HE is not supposed to be your entire life at this point. Your petal is the second one. ??
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Does anyone know any wedding reception games?
I know it's not traditional to play games during the reception, but I am only going to have about 50 people at my wedding, most of which do not know each other. I'm trying to find ways to get people to interact, along with us (bride and groom). The reception is going to be from 3-9 because most of them are not going to see the ceremony, just the reception, I would like to make it fun. I already have a hall that has a bingo system for bingo and we are going to give our flower bouquets as prizes. I also want to do a door raffle for little gift baskets I made. I would like more interactive games and I'm open for suggestions! Thanks in advance!
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To involve the crowd you can give them pieces of paper and tell them to write "marriage advice" on them and then read the funny ones out loud. Also you can have those games where the groom has to recognize the bride and vice versa, so you blindfold one of them and have a bunch of people kiss the groom on the cheek for example, and he has to guess who was his bride, and the same for her, you blindfold the bride and she has to touch the hands or the hair of a bunch of guys and she has to guess which one is her groom. You can hide small pieces of paper with words on them under the tables and then they can make a sentence out of it (you will first make a sentence and cut out the words and scramble them) and the first table to put the sentence together wins.
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To involve the crowd you can give them pieces of paper and tell them to write "marriage advice" on them and then read the funny ones out loud. Also you can have those games where the groom has to recognize the bride and vice versa, so you blindfold one of them and have a bunch of people kiss the groom on the cheek for example, and he has to guess who was his bride, and the same for her, you blindfold the bride and she has to touch the hands or the hair of a bunch of guys and she has to guess which one is her groom. You can hide small pieces of paper with words on them under the tables and then they can make a sentence out of it (you will first make a sentence and cut out the words and scramble them) and the first table to put the sentence together wins.
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What are some good marketing ideas?
I have a small gift basket business and I am trying to think of some unique ways to get my business name out there to the public. I have set up a Myspace page for the business, I have thought about printing flyers to spread around the college campuses, parks, and my apt complex mailboxes/doors etc....what are some other ideas that can help me get my name out there?
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If I were you, I'd do a little research into some prominent people in your community; clergy, reporters, mayor or councillor, librarian, owner of the grocery store, etc... anyone that knows lots of people. And make them a gift basket with things that they like. They get a free basket on their desk one morning, for doing absolutely nothing. Have a little note just saying you hope they have a great day. Now this is your choice, but you may want to consider putting 20 business cards in the basket that they can distribute OR don't put them in and hope that they call you to say thank you, and you can talk a bit of business at that point. Both ways have their merits. Good luck!
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If I were you, I'd do a little research into some prominent people in your community; clergy, reporters, mayor or councillor, librarian, owner of the grocery store, etc... anyone that knows lots of people. And make them a gift basket with things that they like. They get a free basket on their desk one morning, for doing absolutely nothing. Have a little note just saying you hope they have a great day. Now this is your choice, but you may want to consider putting 20 business cards in the basket that they can distribute OR don't put them in and hope that they call you to say thank you, and you can talk a bit of business at that point. Both ways have their merits. Good luck!
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Could someone help me find a special tea that I am looking for to give to my daughter-in-law for Christmas?
The name of the tea, as best as I can remember, is Joy! It is a Christmas tea. I got a bag of it in a gift basket that I had won at an auction and gave it to my daughter-in-law for Christmas last year and she loved it.
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well you can always ask her where to find it.. if not them go to a Asian Tea place and ask there..
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well you can always ask her where to find it.. if not them go to a Asian Tea place and ask there..
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CALLING ALL LAWYERS: Is it illegal to repackage commercial products into a "gift set" and then sell them?
For instance, is it illegal for a person to take store-bought Panteen shampoo, Suave lotion, & Aquanet hairspray, and put them all in smaller UNBRANDED bottles, then put everything in a basket and then sell them as a product labeled "Fresh Shower Gift Set" ? This is a hypothetical question, of course! Thanks :)
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It sure is. You have to list the ingredients on your products and the city where they were manufactured. Everything is regulated by the U.S. Pat. & TM Office. You would be the distributor and would have to apply to such office.
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It sure is. You have to list the ingredients on your products and the city where they were manufactured. Everything is regulated by the U.S. Pat. & TM Office. You would be the distributor and would have to apply to such office.
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Gourmet English Tea Baskets for the Holidays?
My boss is english and I would like to find a very nice gourmet gift basket that contains authentic english teas and biscuits. I am not english so I'm not sure what to look for, but I would the basket to have authentic english/high teas & biscuits etc...something she could truly appreciate. If you are english and/or know about high teas would love to know your opinion on the matter and where to find a great basket. If you know of a URL that has what I am looking for please let me know. Again I am looking on the lines of something very nice.
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i know a lot about teas, but not english teas. Mostly green and white and oolong tea. But I'd like to suggest an electric tea kettle if he doesn't have one. I'm getting one for Christmas and I'm very excited. see if he has one, and get one, especially if he likes to drink tea.
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i know a lot about teas, but not english teas. Mostly green and white and oolong tea. But I'd like to suggest an electric tea kettle if he doesn't have one. I'm getting one for Christmas and I'm very excited. see if he has one, and get one, especially if he likes to drink tea.
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being a small business owner, what are the advantages of having the internet or related communication?
I am a small gift basket owner and I am just wondering how might the Internet and related communication technologies change my business for the better? What are the ways these can improve my productivity and performance of my business?
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Well using the Internet allows you have a broader network of potential customers. Especially at different ages groups. One method you can use for advertising is sending a ad via email and ask that it be passed on to at least ten other people and they will receive a discount. Sky is the limit.
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Well using the Internet allows you have a broader network of potential customers. Especially at different ages groups. One method you can use for advertising is sending a ad via email and ask that it be passed on to at least ten other people and they will receive a discount. Sky is the limit.
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