Gift Baskets: 05/21/11

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Question for Girls! Gf birthday/anniversary!?

It is about to be the third year that my girlfriend and I have known each other, as well as her birthday. What do you think about the following idea (critique please!): A blue basket (her favorite color) filled with her favorite bath and body lotion, a gift card to her favorite grocery store (for her favorite drink, chocolate milk), one of those promise necklaces (with half hearts, I keep a piece and she keeps a piece...what is this called?), a card that her parents can read, a love card in the bottom that is only for her, a couple of her favorite pictures of me, and then like 3 synthetic roses that will last forever! What do you think of this idea, corny, romantic, memorable? Any suggestions?
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I think it is both corny, romantic, and memorable. It seems like you put a lot of thought into it. I wouldn't say no if my bf did something like that. Love the double card ideas!
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What are some good Crafts for a teen (14) to make and sell?

Guys: how does this sound for V-day...?

We're in our late 20's. He's coming home late tonight from working offshore for the past 3 weeks. I may not get to see him until tomorrow being that we don't live together. I'm going to make heart-shaped, sandwich, sugar cookies with pink-tinted cream cheese frosting centers. I'm also going to make pepperoni pizza with heart-shaped pepperoni. I didn't know what to drink and just grabbed a 2 liter bottle of Coke (after I bought it, realized the label goes with my red/pink theme!) I made him a movie basket with movie theater candy and packs of movie theater butter popcorn and a movie he said once that he wanted. What would you think if a girl did this for you? I'm not expecting a gift.... or even want one. Well... I was kinda hoping he would go to church with me this weekend.
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id marry u in a heart beat! ur doin what every girl should do for her man...take care of him. and personally what i like best is not gifts that u buy at the store, its gifts that the girl makes. like the pizza, the basket, the cookies, it shows u didnt just buy some ordinary thing, u took the time to personalize it and made him feel special. thats the way to go. good job.
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What are some good Crafts for a teen (14) to make and sell?

Hi! First off, thanks for taking the time to read and answer the question. My name is Lara and I am a 14 year old Freshman looking to make some money! I live on a farm and during the Fall we have a pumpkin patch,and during the spring we have a flowering basket market. My mom has given me the okay to have a little Gift shop to sell some crafts to make some extra money. Problem is I have no idea what crafts to make and sell. I would like some Halloween/Fall themed and Some mothers day/spring themes but some general crafts would be great too. I have money to spend on supplies, but I would like to make some profit. Thanks so much to anyone who helps me out!! Links would be great. Thanks again. -Lara
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You express yourself very well. Thanks for being clear. Do you sew? If so (snicker), can you make simple totebags? With the current "anti-plastic-bag" campaign on, fabric grocery bags are in good demand. You can use fabric in any color to go with any theme. If you need a "pattern," email me and I'll send you instructions on how to make them. Half-aprons (adult and kid sizes) are also usually good sellers, as long as the price is reasonable. Plain t-shirts with fancy or cute buttons sewn around the neck are fun, too. Do candles sell well in your area? You can make some really pretty ones fairly easily. You'll need uncolored wax to melt and pour, of course. You'll also need a taper candle just a little shorter than the milk carton. If it's too tall, shave off some of the bottom. It'll never show. Fill a 1/2-gallon paper milk carton with ice cubes, and put the taper candle in the center. Melt the wax and pour it into the milk carton. Reset the taper so it is straight. Let the wax harden and remove the milk carton. You'll have a lovely lacy candle. You may also put a few crayon shavings into the uncolored wax just before pouring. Experiment with that. As to pricing, a good rule of thumb is "cost of supplies times three." That compensates you for your time and creativity. It's only a guideline, of course, but it is a good place from which to start. Hope that helps. These aren't new ideas, but are "classics" for good reason. If you want the simple totebag pattern, email me. Click on my avatar for an email link. I'll need a real email address from you, though. The instructions won't fit into the 1500-character limit on the in-house emails here on Answers.
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new animes?

do any of you know any animes were a boy has feelings for a girl but she doesnt untill later what i mean is a romantic/comedy anime reverse harem school life /romance but all made after 2000 oh and these are what ive watched inuyasha fruits basket ghost hunt ouran high school host club pretear alice academy tokyo mew mew hitohira yamato nadeshiko shichi henge zer no tsaika harukanaru taki no naka de shaman king saiunkoku monogatari cardcaptor sakura karin full metal panic pita ten kyoshiro to towa no sora aishiteruze baby full moon sailor moon kannazuki no mik ginbad kaleidscope gift eternal rainbow please twins princess tutu tsuyokiss magical canan/kanan magical girl lyrical nanoha the ones i am watching black cat samurai x d.n.angel ultra maniac la corda d'oro kamichama karin romeo x juliet mamotte lollipop honey x honey drops absolute boy
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Tokyo Mew Mew Mermaid Melody Pitchy Pitchy Pitch Hime-Chan no Ribbon (not made after 2000 but is GOOD!) Hana Yori Dango (Not made after 2000 but is good!) Marmalade Boy(Not made after 200 but is good) Good Witch of the West Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne (my fav!) Ashita no Nadja (not all in eng subs) La Corda D'Oro Ultra Maniac Yes! PreCure 5 Daa! Daa! Daa! Suzuka Happy Seven Lovely Complex Peach Girl Air Uta-Kata Petite Princess Yucie Princess Nine Hope this helps!
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What can I give/make my mom for Christmas?

Well I am 14, I have NO money, and we are tight on money so my mom can't buy me any materials for a gift. My mom doesn't like jewlery. I could go to walmart to get this little basket of soaps for my mom and its 5 dollars, but I have no one to take me, and my dad is a greedy bast ard (thats why hes not getting anything) he spent 21,000 + on himself (he lies to his parents so they give him money, he tells them my mom spends all our money, but in fact he does, and usually keeps the money for himself, he won't even pay the bills, my mom has too!), but would flip out if I spent 5 dollars on that basket for christmas. I wanted to make a collage of pictures for my mom but I can't wrap it and the cutting and stuff would make a huge mess. I want to make a little cake for my mom for Christmas but since all the stores ran out of easy bake ovens (thats one of the items I want because I miss the one I had as a kid), we're going ot have to order one online. What can I give/make my mom for X-mas?
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Buy a cheap picture frame and take the pictures you have and chose the best and put them in it.
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What are some craft ideas for a teen (14) to make and sell?

What are some craft ideas for a 14 year old who wants to make and sell crafts?

how 2 know if a guy likes you.........?

ok so heres the story. there was this guy that i had never really talked to, but i kinda liked, and then his best friend, my best guy friend told me he liked me, but when i found out i was in one of his classes and he didnt talk 2 me, i though my friend was lying. then he kinda started talking to me, but we werent like bffs of watever. then we had a cift exchange in our class and he got a gift card, btu he though it didnt have anything on it so he gave it to me, then we found out it had like $80 on it so he started chasing me around and then he jumped on my back to get the card. then me & my friend were walking down the hallway and he hit me with his luch bag. then we had a basket ball game & he and his friends were holding signs and he saw me & waved it at me. then he & his friends took off their shirts & he looked over at me, so i think he does, but then he kinda doesnt talk 2 me that much so do u think he likes me? please help! thanks
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You can definatley tell if a guy likes you from the way he acts around you. If you notice that he tries ti act "cool" around you thats a definate indicator.
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I know its still very early for Christmas but?

So My boyfriend and I have been dating for about a month now. I am on a tight budget right now due to a lack of a job. I know he loves sprees, anything with caramel, nobakes (his fav cookie) skittles and rasberry tea. He also loves wolves and trees. His major is forestry. so pun not intended he loves wood. He loves being outdoors. I was thinking about CHristmas and how i dont have much money to spend so i was thinking about buying a little basket and filling it with caramel truffles and rolios and bunch of diffrent carmel candies with sprees skittles and a canister of rassberry tea. i was also thinking about printing a bunch of pictures off of us and placing them in the basket. Since he loves ferns i was thinking about buying some of those fake ferns and placing them about the basket of candy and tea and use that silophone clear stuff and tieing it shut with a fern. What do you guys? Do you think he will like it? How would i incorperate wolves into this gift??? I really want him to like and and have it be special
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I think it would be a wonderful gift. It's the thought that counts, not how much you spend. I just made a pretty good sized basket for a friends birthday, and got probably a 80% of it from the dollar store so be sure to check your local dollar store, they usually have some baskets and a bunch of small things you might be able to throw in. I'm not sure how much luck you'll have but you can always check their stuffed animals for wolves. I don't think they'd have anything but it always worth a shot. (They might on the other hand have the little plastic figures of them) Check the party section too. They'll have the decoration stuff to put into the bottom of the basket, and the bag to put over it. You can also get the picture frame there too, if you find one you like. I hope this helps some. :) Best of Luck.
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another question for mormon missionaries! Do you accept gifts?

I have a couple of mormon missionaries that just moved into my building and I heard that they live on a limited budget and I was wondering if I gave them a care basket of food or a gift certificate to the local supermarket, would they take it? If they wouldn't then what if I left it anonymously in their mailbox, would they use it then? Would they prefer something other than food? Maybe a gift card to Wal-Mart (I know they shop there) because it has clothes and other things besides food there.
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They will take food, or have a meal with you. They don't take "presents". They would feel really great if a neighbor was concerned for them, even if they were not interested in the discussions. In our area, they are signed up for dinners five days out of the week, so they hardly starve.
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would you buy or read my story?

here is what i got so far i hope it will let me do the whole thing! The prairie Dog Waaaaa, waaaaa. The sounds of the baby woke me from a light sleep. I had to get up and milk the cows and share the sheep. Momma walked into the room that I was in and bounced the baby up and down. She looked at me and smiled a weak smile because she woke up too the sun was just about to rise over the wheat field. Sally and Max were still fast asleep and another hour will be woken for home school. Our little 4 bed room house was relaxing down south with the wood stove for cooking and to keep warm. The milk was cold for the wheat flakes. I went to the field to help Papa after that I met up with Jen she's my best friend, she lives down the road from me and after she gets out from school we weave baskets together and make yarn for blankets. I put on my apron, bonnet, and my leather boots and walked out the door ready for days work. I when to Lilly Sally's cow just for a milking and then Heather Max's cow and made my ways to Laura my cow I pat her and milked her. Then the chickens had to be fed and eggs had to be taken away so they could lay more. Later that night there was a small whimper out side the door I put on my long robe and rushed out. I opened the old wood door as in creaked open. I looked back and forth then back and forth again. I felt a nudge on my leg and I jumped back a little then I looked down and right there was a little puppy in a basket the wind was blowing a card ageist me I picked it up and read it out loud to my self "Hello who ever maybe reading this note I could not leave my puppy out in the winds and rain this looked like a good warm home to keep her. I had to leave town for a long time please watch after her and love her like every day was her last. Thank you." I picked up the basket and unwrapped the puppy no collar no tag with a name. It was late I cuddled the puppy and slept the night. The next day the rooster woke me up and the first thing I noticed the puppy was gone. Quietly I talked "Puppy…puppy…here puppy…puppy? I crawled on the floor whispering here puppy, puppy. Don't think I didn't't see momma as I was crawling I saw a long robe with pink worn out slippers I squinted hard and followed up. I saw momma looking at me like I was crazy she walked away then walked back in "Looking for this?" She said "Woof, woof!" the puppy panted hard and scared in momma's arms I took the puppy and help her close "ha, ha, ha." I cleared my throat grabbed the puppy and walked away. "Now what should we call you?" I asked the puppy I held it in my hands "hmmm." I thought a little then it came to me what I should call her Country! She barked a little and waged her tail I smiled and asked if she liked that name. Sally came out side dressed in her pink dress and white apron "Meagan who is your little friend?" she said tilting her head to the side I smiled and looked at her softly said "It's a gift from god"
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please please please be careful where you post your writing. I love the story and someone else might too, and descide they want to claim it as their own. Great start!
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What should I put into a "going away" package for my mother that makes her feel okay about leaving?

My mom will soon be moving to another state for a better job. She wants me to go with her, but I would like to stay where I am. I would like to create a gift for her filled with things that will make her feel comfortable about leaving me here on my own. My goal is for her to look at the gift when she is missing me and be happy. To be more specific, the gift will be more like little sentimental things to make her feel better put together in a basket or box. An example of one such item is a picture of me when I was little with my toy phone with the caption "I'm always a phone call away". I need more things in this gift. Does anyone have any good ideas? I'm trying to go for the "what would make mom happy" angle. What do moms like? Thanks.
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i would grab a basket box etc and fill it with things that would remind her of you things like: a photo a movie you watched together favourite food your perfume basically things you liked to do together so she can look at them and think of you everyday even though you are a distance away from each other she can look at the goodies in the box and smile happy memories!!
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How can I survive this nightmare and broken heart???

I fell in love with my closest friend. I have only known him for 10 months. As I got to know him I fell for him. I thought he was gay and I came out to him and told him I was in love with him. He said he always knew and was flattered. We never did anything sexually. The only reason I told him I was gay was because I thought he was to. He played with my emotions on a couple of occasions making me think he was interested in fooling around together. He left me stuck with those signals for a long time. There is no mistaking this as I am gay and know clearly when another guy is signaling interest in me. He got his first girlfriend ever and claims they are in love so he moved in with her. I would never have come out to him if I didn't think he was interested in me or gay. So during this 10 month period I showered him with thousands of dollars in gifts and did so many things to help him where I ended up wrapping and revolving my entire life around him. After giving him thousands of dollars and lots of nice gifts and hours of my physical labor and helping him so much I have almost no money left in my account. I seriously can't count the number of times I gave him crisp 100 dollar bills as he always smiled and took it. He never initiated one call or text or ever did anything for me except when he needed something from me. He told me he loves me as a friend and that is all which I have accepted that after having my heart split in half by him. So I confronted him telling him how I feel used and my heart is broken. After that he now ignores all my texts and calls and is blowing me off totally. I put so much time and love into this man. I truly love him so much. He knew how I felt about him all this time and sure loved getting all the cash and gifts with his hand wide open. I feel so used and alone. How will I ever move on and get over him? I feel like a piece of his discarded garbage. The nail in the coffin is that I am in a situation where I have to see him and her together all the time in love. I just want to die. I built my life around him totally and because of putting all my eggs in one basket, I feel like my life is over and I am dead. It is severely tearing me up. Please help!- A hurting broken heart
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You'll make it.
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Ideas for a 6 month anniversary date ideas??

I have been going out with my boyfriend for almost 6 months and for our anniversary we decided to each have one day where we get to plan what we want to do for our anniversary. I have already thought through the afternoon/lunch time but maybe need another idea for later in the evening. For the afternoon- my family has quite a few kayaks and we have always been talking about going kayaking one day, but haven't yet been able to. I am planning on leaving in the early afternoon and kayaking to one of the many small islands we have in the river in our town. There, I will have already set up a "reserved" sign and a blanket/picnic basket/etc. and we'll have our own picnic there. I need an idea to do after the kayaking and all. Also any gift ideas would be great! Thank you!
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Here's something creative that will be appreciated and you will have fun doing: Make up a crossword puzzle and have all the hints be personal inside moments and jokes that only you two would know about. Put it on a poster board and add some clipart and some pictures to it! The crossword puzzle could be time consuming and a bit frustrating ... you could do the same idea with a WORDSEARCH or WORDFIND puzzle. Put your computer skills to work! Use Excel, get clipart from Yahoo Images Search, copy them, and reformat them, use a gluestick to put on posterboard. Use graph paper, and pictures from magazines if you are not as good on the computer, and it will give it a homemade feeling.
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I just got 200 dollars from a manager at the company I work for... QUESTION!?

Okay... so just a tiny background check, I am only 20 years old. I sorrrt of recentlylanded this REALLY awesome job at a nice company in the office. There are only 4 people in the office and a few managers that work at my location... they've all been working there 5+,10+, 20+ years and they're pretty much like family. I have only been working there 7 months now and I'm just starting to feel settled in.Anyway,I am pretty good friends with the service coordinator.. and she's really good friends with the service manager, (who gave me the money).She knows everything about my situation and it's not a good one. My family is really dysfunctional and there's always something. I moved into an apartment... but had to move into a house to help out my mom. She lost her house... and lots of weird stories. I always tell the service coordinater mostly because she asks in concern. I'm looked at like the baby there.. which I HATE , but that's a different story. soo.. yea I never told her to keep it to herself, but come to find out she's really loud. haha. anyways, we have two days off, xmas eve, and christmas...so today was our last day this week. Everyone exchanged gifts.. little ones like cards.. or a sees candy... some people got a beer, baskets, etc. it was fun and it was a pretty laid back day... Anyways, just as I'm walking out of the door... The service manager says WAIT! Hands me the card.. and says merry christmas. I didnt think much of it.. but I decided to open the card before I left.. and whats inside?!?!?! Not one but TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS!!! Which is totally crazy because I have only talked to him a few times! I say hello every morning... as we pass... and we've exchanged some small talk... and I've seen pictures of his kids that he showed the office.. but thats it! He is way older and has a family and he's an overall great guy. My dad works there also.. did I mention that?? Not like he got me the job or anything... he is a driver and I never see him... but the guy that gavbe me the money is his manager. Anyways.. in the card he wrote "Wishing you and your family a merry christmas GOD BLESS, ------" OMG, Here's the horrible part!! I get out of my car and run back in.. and say "BLANK, did you mean to give this to me!!!!???" In front of another manager!!! he said "yeaa.. just take your mom and sister out to dinner or something" and I run in the office and show EVERYONE including the general manager what I got.I was like.. " I cant accept that can I???" and everyone just you know... said yea.. accept it. I'm wondering if the service coordinator told him about my situation and he felt bad for me! But I don't need it! I am fine on my bills and everything. Everyone is having to cut back on things... and I'm no different.. but I'm not living in poverty! I hope that's not how he feels... and Well, a few people I told about it brought it to my attention that what I did could have gotten him in a lot of trouble!! OMG! That would be so terrible!! I was so overwhelmed, that didn't even pass through my mind! They said he should have told me to keep it private if he didn't want me to say anything... because I would have on Monday even if I left. =/ But he did wait to give it to me on my way out. I even gave him a hug! A quick hug but I was so overwhelmed I wanted to cry! Ew, and I never get like that! It was just so sweet and thoughtful. So yea.. A few questions, I guess.. Can/Should I accept that?!!? Should I give it back? Should I apologize?? Is there any hidden rule for this kind of thing? Also... do you think he gave that to me because he heard of my situation?? That would be even worse. THEN.. I started thinking.. what if I showed everyone... and he only got ME a gift. That would be worse. Please tell me what you think and what would you do in my situation?!!??! THANKS!
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Can/Should I accept that?!!? Yes, but quietly. Why are you telling everyone, are you trying to make them feel bad they did not get such a gift, perhaps he gave everyone $500 and gave you $200. Write a SHORT four lines of thanks for the generous gift, I was honored to take my mom and sister to Dinner Dec 26 (whatever). Should I give it back? No, he said "Merry Christmas", it was his joy to see you smile. Should I apologize?? NO, stop and be gracious. Is there any hidden rule for this kind of thing? I give people gifts like this sometimes in a card, sometimes anonymously, sometimes with gift certificates, food baskets, etc. Also... do you think he gave that to me because he heard of my situation?? He may just like you and he always gives to young folks. That would be even worse. THEN.. I started thinking.. what if I showed everyone... and he only got ME a gift. That would be worse. STOP. Let someone do something nice for you and STOP being so self absorbed. Also, STOP talking about your personal life at work. Work is work, NOT family. It is okay to fell like family, just not fight or discuss other than work. Please tell me what you think and what would you do in my situation?!!??! THANKS! I would write a nice thank you note as I mentioned and make sure I am NEVER late for work and that I remain a good honest employee. You're a good kid, somewhat starved for attention. You may want to seek some counseling. Hang in there, And know this firm would not have hired you if your Dad had not had a great work record, good ethics and said he felt you'd do a good job. I'll be they spoke with him first.
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wedding traditions?

what about a tradtion of a bride's basket filled with gifts to be given to her on her wedding day by her groom and in what timeline was this tradtion popular
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I am old and I have never heard of that in the US maybe a tradition in another country.
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if you gave...?

My best guy friend gave me a necklace with a ring on it that belonged to his mom and well at work i was pushing baskets and it ripped off and i couldn't find it because the parking lot in which i was pushing baskets is really big and no one returned it. Do you think i should tell him? If you gave that gift to someone and they lost it the same way i did would you forgive them or be mad?
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I would ask yourself, "Why did he give me something like that in the first place?" That's a really big deal. That's something you would give your girlfriend. The idea that you are asking what to do means that you know how important it was to him. You may only be his "friend" but I would think that he wants to be more. To answer your question, "yes" you should tell him what happen and make sure he knows that you are really sorry about it.
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Must I include money in the card?

I was invited to an anniversary party. No gifts please was on the invitation, but there will be a basket for cards. It was also stated the couple will be going on a vacation after the party. Is this a hint for money?
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Money is expected and I think you should with regard to your income be generous. Indeed for them to state no gifts but a basket for cards was a disguise for solicitation. That reflects on them - if you don't put any money in the card it reflects on you. I don't know if it this is a good thing or not but any time I give a card money is enclosed, it's expected. When I receive a card it's the same thing all over again.
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I need ideas for a party Im throwing for my moms 50th bday.....Theme is "Genuinely Antique"?

"Genuinely Antique" The Party will be held outside. I need ideas that will relate to the theme for games, decorations, and a dress contest. So far we have thought about rocking chairs, lanterns and candles for lighting outside, checkers, marbles, etc. Please help asap. We want two games that can be played to award prizes. Our prizes our baskets of canned green beans, pickles, etc. and a cracker barrell gift card. We do not want to get to country where it turns into a western cowboy party. We want to stick to antiques. Please help!
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Please don't use that theme. I know you think it is cute and your mother will laugh it off to please you. BUT reaching 50 is traumatic for anyone especially a woman and the less said about it the better. PLEASE PLEASE use anything else but this. Make her the bell of the ball not the but of the joke!
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POLL: Do you believe in magic?

Like Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy, The Easter bunny, Magic like that. I kind of do, but once i found something in my parents closet, and the next day it was in my easter basket. And my Christmas gifts had my parents handwriting on each of the gifts. :)
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I don't believe in santa claus, the tooth fairy or easter bunny but i do believe in fairies in general :)
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Where can I find a basket like...?

Okay, so for part of my best friend's Christmas gift, I'm making her a basket with a bunch of little presents. Well, I have one that I love, and that's the kind I want to get her. It's a normal looking basket, but its kind of gold painted, and really pretty, but the gold isn't over done or anything. Where can I find a basket like that? I definitely would just use that one, haha, but al my lotion and crap is in it.
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Buy a regular basket and some gold spray paint and do it yourself.
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where can i buy the following(or whats similar) cheaper?

so many things, so where should i start? i'm going to 8th grade this fall, and i am going to be moving soon. i will be purchasing some new stuff for my room but unfortunately, the majority of the stuff i want are pretty pricey-not that my family is poor these are the things i want to purchase only cheaper: this quilt: http://www.pbteen.com/products/dottie-ci… this quilt: http://www.pbteen.com/products/dottie-qu… (which should i get?) this sheet set: http://www.pbteen.com/products/dottie-sh… this desk: http://www.pbteen.com/products/beadboard… this storage bin: http://www.pbteen.com/products/dottie-ca… this storage bin: http://www.pbteen.com/products/girls-sol… i'm basically trying to get these looks: http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmgre/th… http://www.pbteen.com/gift/thm/thmgre/th… http://www.pbteen.com/products/girls-sle… i also want to know where i can buy this loft cheaper and sorry its so long:( thanks a lot!!!!!!
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For the loft, do a google search for loft bed. Also take a look at http://www.collegebedlofts.com.
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How should I store my things if I am on the top bunk? What are the advantages of top bunk?

In a bunk bed. My sister and I just got bunk beds and we have no mattresses but what is a way I can store my items? I want to staple some gift bags together to make little folders sort of like laundry baskets to hold things in such as jewelry. What are some other things I could do? Is there such thing as getting a pull out table for a top bunk? Can you send me links? What are the advantages and/or disadvantages? Preferably from IKEA?
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You don't need to store things on the bed. That is what individual dressers and small desks or vanitys are for. Hanging things from the bed will only add to the clutter of the room and you won't be able to easily reach them unless you are in the bed. There are no advantages to either a top or lower bunk. It's just a preference on who wants to sleep where.
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