I have a good sized porch in a condo that I recently bought. I love flowers and have several potted plants out here..I plan on getting several more... One of the pots contains a variety of bright yellow flowers, pink flowers....I dont know what kind of flowers they are, my mom and little sister made the basket for me as a mothers day gift (even though I'm not a mommy yet - it was so nice of them)...I also have another pot with beautiful purple flowers in it (again, dont know what they're called - aunt gave them to me as a birthday gift)... Theres a tun of bees flying around my porch. I dont really mind it too much, they're not being a bother to me.... but I'm wondering why they're buzzing around the gutters (hopefully not to make a nest)....and I never see them on any of the flowers. Dont the bees help the flowers grow better?
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Only honey bees and some bumble bees pollinate flowers. The wasps, hornets, yellow-jackets, etc are pests, not pollinators. Even some bumble bees are pests because they eat wood, rather than nectar.
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What would you put in a "Reading and Writing" theme basket..Other than books pens/pencils?
my sons school is having a silent auction and his class theme is "reading and writing". what we are doing is putting together a basket for this theme and the better the basket appeals the more money we will raise for the PTA Here are some of the items we have:notebooks;reading books;crayons;color pencils ;letter flash cards;magnet letters;letter bingo;pencil grips;pencils;pens;binders;erasers;sharp… light;book mark's;highlighters;composition books;activity books and book store gift cards i would like to know if any one has any more ideas that will allso go with this theme
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Snacks to munch on while reading. A diary to keep track of what you are reading. Your basket seems pointed towards elementary school children - with crayons and flash cards, etc. Have you thought about something for adults instead? Bookmarks A neck pillow to use while sitting up in bed reading, or in a car.
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Snacks to munch on while reading. A diary to keep track of what you are reading. Your basket seems pointed towards elementary school children - with crayons and flash cards, etc. Have you thought about something for adults instead? Bookmarks A neck pillow to use while sitting up in bed reading, or in a car.
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Present for bridal shower?
I am going to my cousin-in-law's bridal shower in a few weeks and am looking for some gift ideas. We don't have a lot of money right now and everything on her registries seems to be $50 and up; all the cheaper items are things you would have to buy multiples of (wine glasses, napkin holders, etc). Any suggestions for a limited budget? She sent a bath basket to my shower via her mom (she didn't attend) and didn't give us any wedding present even though she is in her mid 20's and brought a guest. I'm not her biggest fan but for the sake of my husband and mother in law would like to find a considerate, inexpensive gift that doesn't look cheap.
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Using her registry as a color guide: Large plastic mixing bowl Asst kitchen utensils Pot holders Kitchen towels Candles - found some at Freds that were fruit/herb blends I did this for my niece, adding muffin and brownie mixes and her two favorites - mac & cheese and english peas. A nice cookbook w/ a personal note written inside the cover, along w/ the above goodies would be nice, too. Or, fix them a movie nite set: Large ceramic mixing bowl Movie butter microwave popcorn Popcorn spices Movie rental gift card (enough for 1 or 2 movies) Throw blanket for snuggling Toss in a set of mugs and cocoa mix or stemless wine glasses (can be found, plain ones, at pier one for around 3 bucks) and a cheap bottle of wine. Or, go fun - get them an ice cream maker or shaved ice machine! Most all of this can be found at your nearest wal-mart, target, freds or dollar general (excepting the stemless glasses and the wine - unless you go w/ Wild Vines, which is good and you get it at wal-mart for about $4)
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Using her registry as a color guide: Large plastic mixing bowl Asst kitchen utensils Pot holders Kitchen towels Candles - found some at Freds that were fruit/herb blends I did this for my niece, adding muffin and brownie mixes and her two favorites - mac & cheese and english peas. A nice cookbook w/ a personal note written inside the cover, along w/ the above goodies would be nice, too. Or, fix them a movie nite set: Large ceramic mixing bowl Movie butter microwave popcorn Popcorn spices Movie rental gift card (enough for 1 or 2 movies) Throw blanket for snuggling Toss in a set of mugs and cocoa mix or stemless wine glasses (can be found, plain ones, at pier one for around 3 bucks) and a cheap bottle of wine. Or, go fun - get them an ice cream maker or shaved ice machine! Most all of this can be found at your nearest wal-mart, target, freds or dollar general (excepting the stemless glasses and the wine - unless you go w/ Wild Vines, which is good and you get it at wal-mart for about $4)
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What are some ideas for a homemade Mother's Day basket~besides a card & flowers, when mom is diabetic???
My mom is diabetic, and she really don't do much or really needs anything. I am clueless about what to get her for Mother's Day, but I was thinking about making her a homemade basket with some goodies in it... In the meantime I started a little project with my kids & nephews~~planting flower seeds and decorating the pots etc.. and a homemade card with pictures etc... What would be good to put inside the basket when the person you're giving it too don't need anything, is really not into anything- can't eat chocolate...Don't lit candles, don't do home spas etc... LOL- NO JOKE....She has almost everything...lol... Her house is like a store...lol... I need some ideas of what should I buy... I can buy perfumes because she never get tired of those, I would get her a bottle of wine- but she doesn't drink... I don't want to give her a gift card because that looks ridiculus and it'll mean more if I get something myself.... Any help would be appreaciated... Thanks...
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Buy some kind of platter, don't spend much since she has everything, a round pizza pan will do, and get a set of towels, in her favorite color, large bath, small bath, hand towel and wash cloth. roll them up, large on on the bottom, smaller one in the middle, roll the small 2 up together, make it like a cake. you can add things around it, or just decorations, one time i pinned little aplique bitterflies, wrapped it in tulle, it doesn't even cost much. go here and look http://www.thinkwedding.com/Art-Wedding_… there are some ideas.if not can you get her an outfit, or go out with her. your mom seems practical, like my mom, they are so hard, mu mother asked for filters for her ice maker in her fridge : )
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Buy some kind of platter, don't spend much since she has everything, a round pizza pan will do, and get a set of towels, in her favorite color, large bath, small bath, hand towel and wash cloth. roll them up, large on on the bottom, smaller one in the middle, roll the small 2 up together, make it like a cake. you can add things around it, or just decorations, one time i pinned little aplique bitterflies, wrapped it in tulle, it doesn't even cost much. go here and look http://www.thinkwedding.com/Art-Wedding_… there are some ideas.if not can you get her an outfit, or go out with her. your mom seems practical, like my mom, they are so hard, mu mother asked for filters for her ice maker in her fridge : )
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Would This Be Good For a Toddler Easter Basket?
I have a 2-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son. In their Easter baskets, I like to put more than just candy. I was thinking of giving them each one of these. http://www.gifts.com/search/product/Nyok… Do you think they would understand it? They are pretty advanced for their age I would say. What do you think? Of course they will get plenty of other more kid-friendly things.
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Thats a cute idea and no a two year old is not to young for these. It will help them learn a new skill and most kids love doing these kind of things... especially if it makes them feel older/bigger doing something like that.
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Thats a cute idea and no a two year old is not to young for these. It will help them learn a new skill and most kids love doing these kind of things... especially if it makes them feel older/bigger doing something like that.
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will my pastor and his wife like the gifts i got them for christmas? what do you think?
i got her a cd devotional that has 5 cds and has stories with the devotions. it is meant for busy christian women. i got him a small cross from jerusalem, hand carved. and then, i found an ornament that was 20 dollars, hand crafted and it says the best gift was given on a tree, it has a christmas tree and a cross on it. then they personalized it free for me. i am putting them all together in a christmas basket, using cotton balls for snow to set the presents on then i will put some basket wrap on it, christmas of course, and then put some ribbon and bows on it. do you think they will like it?
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They will love it because you can tell just by reading your description that alot of thought and love went into getting the gift. Merry Christmas!
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They will love it because you can tell just by reading your description that alot of thought and love went into getting the gift. Merry Christmas!
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Is my child gifted?
I hear all the time that my daughter is "so smart" and she just blows me away sometimes, but I don't know if she's just advanced for her age, or if she's really gifted. She is 16 months and says more words than I can count at this point, and knows what every animal I can think of says, uses some 2 word sentances, solves brand new wooden puzzles within minutes, she knows when she sees the colours black, red, blue, green and yellow. She counts 1,2. She knows her body parts. She talks all day and tells her toys when she's putting them in her buckets or baskets. She will sit and look at books (and point out everything in them) for hours. I just wonder because I also have an 18 month old boy who I babysit and he doesn't talk, or have any interest in puzzles, reading or games. I don't know whether to know if he has a learning problem either...
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Child development is as individual as every child is. There are certainly "milestones" and "averages", but there are always children who develop more quickly and some that are slower. At 16 months, your daughter's language would be considered advanced, but is not necessarily unusual. My middle daughter developed language early and spoke in sentences at 14 months. Some children are indeed "gifted", but it would be a bit too soon to reliably use this term with your daughter. Everyone, children and adults alike, have a preferred style of learning. Your daughter's style of cognitive learning is likely active experimentation which lends itself well to learning quickly as a toddler. On the other hand, the 18 month old you care for is likely developing at exactly the speed that is right for his individual needs. He may very well be more of a reflective observer. He is learning, but in a different way than your daughter. It is hard not to do so, but comparing development of children of similar ages is going to usually show some glaring differences. Much goes on in the growth and development of a child in his/her first 5 years of life. If a child speaks early or walks early or knows their alphabet by the time they are 2, it is most likely that by first grade you would not know the difference between her and a child who didn't walk until 18 months or speak until 2 or know his alphabet until kindergarten.
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Child development is as individual as every child is. There are certainly "milestones" and "averages", but there are always children who develop more quickly and some that are slower. At 16 months, your daughter's language would be considered advanced, but is not necessarily unusual. My middle daughter developed language early and spoke in sentences at 14 months. Some children are indeed "gifted", but it would be a bit too soon to reliably use this term with your daughter. Everyone, children and adults alike, have a preferred style of learning. Your daughter's style of cognitive learning is likely active experimentation which lends itself well to learning quickly as a toddler. On the other hand, the 18 month old you care for is likely developing at exactly the speed that is right for his individual needs. He may very well be more of a reflective observer. He is learning, but in a different way than your daughter. It is hard not to do so, but comparing development of children of similar ages is going to usually show some glaring differences. Much goes on in the growth and development of a child in his/her first 5 years of life. If a child speaks early or walks early or knows their alphabet by the time they are 2, it is most likely that by first grade you would not know the difference between her and a child who didn't walk until 18 months or speak until 2 or know his alphabet until kindergarten.
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What are good gifts to put in a 7 month old's first Easter basket?
My daughter is a little over 7 months old and loves to crawl all over the place. She also likes to grab onto the coffee table and pull herself up and then grab everything she can...but anyways, I was thinking of getting some crawling toys and some books with sounds, different textures and bright colors, maybe some of those Gerber puffs (since she has 4 teeth and "chews" and picks up food with her thumb and first finger and puts it in her mouth). So are these good ideas; anything else that could go in her Easter basket? Also, I know that she won't remember this, but my hubby and I will and we intend to take pics and put them in her photo album.... Thanks!
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Im having the same problem! i have 2 other girls and they are so much easier! So far I have bought my 7 month old some bath toys including this really cute pastel pink rubber ducky that looks really eastery, gerber puffs, a new sippy cup cause she loves to steal her 23 month old sisters cup, stuffed bunny, bunny ears and some new pacifiers but thats where i am stuck! between her and her sister we have every type of baby toy out there and 10000s of books! trying to find something that will stop her from pulling up on the tv stand lol that would make a good easter present!
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Im having the same problem! i have 2 other girls and they are so much easier! So far I have bought my 7 month old some bath toys including this really cute pastel pink rubber ducky that looks really eastery, gerber puffs, a new sippy cup cause she loves to steal her 23 month old sisters cup, stuffed bunny, bunny ears and some new pacifiers but thats where i am stuck! between her and her sister we have every type of baby toy out there and 10000s of books! trying to find something that will stop her from pulling up on the tv stand lol that would make a good easter present!
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bridal shower gifts for bride?
I was invited to a bridal shower and wedding for a neighbor but have no idea what to buy. They have lived together for years so their registry is basically nonexistent. For the wedding we are just going to give money. Just need to know whats a good idea for a bridal shower gift. We have only lived in the neighborhood a year so I don't know her that well our kids ride bikes together we wave as we pass by so really don't know what she is in to...is a basket with lotions, candles, bubble bath good?!
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I think your basket of gifts is a great idea! It's nice that they invited you to the shower - it's a good way to get to know her better and make a few new friends. Go and have fun!
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I think your basket of gifts is a great idea! It's nice that they invited you to the shower - it's a good way to get to know her better and make a few new friends. Go and have fun!
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10 points. if you answer with a good answer?
okay. CHRISTMAS GIFT HELP. im on my friends name right now. this gift is for my boyfriend! ok. im putting a basket together. all relating to a similar theme. the theme i came up with is a "starry night" are there any gifts related to that theme..for a dude. i made a star tie blanket. but i need a bunch of little things to go with it
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How long can i leave fryer basket in oil pot?
I just got as an early Christmas gift of a deep fryer. I know from reading the user guide and other information on the Internet that it is perfectly acceptable to leave fryer oil in the new fryer for extended periods of time. At least until it looks like it needs to be filtered. Particularly if i am primarily doing french fries in it. But, my question is the fryer basket, can i just leave it soaking in the cold oil all the time? or does it need to be washed every time I use the fryer?
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You Can leave it the oil without any problems. I have had a Rival deep fryer that has a close-able lid with filter for many years. The basket's handle folds down and blends into the side of the unit for storage. I have always left the basket in the oil and never have had any problems doing that. When I filtered or change out the oil, I would then wash the baskets, and allow it to dry completely before returning it to the oil. Water in deep frying oil just don't mix and can cause bad burns from unexpected spatter. Have fun, and You'll be using it for more than just fries, I did! Use Canola oil, it's cholesterol free and has a high boil point, last a long time, and is reasonably cheap. I'm including a breaded onion ring recipe that can be used on so many different foods. My brother Bob that it is name after, past on this past July at the age of 73. Good Luck, Enjoy, & Happy Holidays! Brother Bob's Beer-Batter Onion Rings Reminiscent of Bob's Big Boy of the 1950's & 60's That My Older Brother Bob Took Me To 1¼ cups All-purpose flour 1 lrg Egg ¾ cup Beer, room temperature 2 lrg Onions, white or Spanish cut in ¼" thick slices 1 tsp Salt ½ tsp Baking soda ¼ tsp Lemon-pepper 1 tbls Canola oil Oil for deep-frying In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, lemon-pepper, baking soda, and then egg and canola oil. Gradually whisk in beer and store in refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours allowing batter to rest before using. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or deep fryer to 375ºF. Dip each onion slice into batter, shake slice slightly allowing excessive batter to drip off, and immediately place battered ring into hot oil and fry turning only once until both sides are golden brown. Serve hot. This batter works great on other vegetables like zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, ect; it also works great on thin sliced chicken breast and fish.
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You Can leave it the oil without any problems. I have had a Rival deep fryer that has a close-able lid with filter for many years. The basket's handle folds down and blends into the side of the unit for storage. I have always left the basket in the oil and never have had any problems doing that. When I filtered or change out the oil, I would then wash the baskets, and allow it to dry completely before returning it to the oil. Water in deep frying oil just don't mix and can cause bad burns from unexpected spatter. Have fun, and You'll be using it for more than just fries, I did! Use Canola oil, it's cholesterol free and has a high boil point, last a long time, and is reasonably cheap. I'm including a breaded onion ring recipe that can be used on so many different foods. My brother Bob that it is name after, past on this past July at the age of 73. Good Luck, Enjoy, & Happy Holidays! Brother Bob's Beer-Batter Onion Rings Reminiscent of Bob's Big Boy of the 1950's & 60's That My Older Brother Bob Took Me To 1¼ cups All-purpose flour 1 lrg Egg ¾ cup Beer, room temperature 2 lrg Onions, white or Spanish cut in ¼" thick slices 1 tsp Salt ½ tsp Baking soda ¼ tsp Lemon-pepper 1 tbls Canola oil Oil for deep-frying In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, lemon-pepper, baking soda, and then egg and canola oil. Gradually whisk in beer and store in refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours allowing batter to rest before using. Heat oil in a deep frying pan or deep fryer to 375ºF. Dip each onion slice into batter, shake slice slightly allowing excessive batter to drip off, and immediately place battered ring into hot oil and fry turning only once until both sides are golden brown. Serve hot. This batter works great on other vegetables like zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, ect; it also works great on thin sliced chicken breast and fish.
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What are possible wedding gifts a 12 year old could make and give?
now this question isn't any old regular "what kind of wedding gift should i get?", i'm an 12 year old who got invited to my tutor's wedding and i was planning on knitting her a fruit basket, but turns out, i'm not a pro at knitting and when i "try" to knit the object, it looks like nothing :(. if anybody knows of simple fruit knitting ideas...that would be appreciated. but i'm kind of skeptical on the idea. plus, she's a really important friend so i kinda don't want like a cheesy like picture frame gift...also, her wedding is in like august, so i kinda want something possible for a 12 year old to make within the time limit of now...and august 20. so yeah..all ideas appreciated! :)
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You could make a really beautiful wedding card for them. You can go to a craft store and buy pretty ribbons and pens and design a really unique meaningful wedding card. Then, maybe give them a nice photoframe so that they can put a wedding photo in it after they're married. I think that would be really thoughtful and lovely.
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You could make a really beautiful wedding card for them. You can go to a craft store and buy pretty ribbons and pens and design a really unique meaningful wedding card. Then, maybe give them a nice photoframe so that they can put a wedding photo in it after they're married. I think that would be really thoughtful and lovely.
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Are my gifts okay so far?
I have my christmas gift list... please tell me what you think: Mom: photo collage fleece blanket from http://www.snapfish.com/storehomeoffice (its the second photo) Dad: no idea yet! help? 31 year old brother : insulated basket monogrammed with Charles (last name) filled with assorted wines he likes other 31 year old brother: Possibly a leather wallet with his initials engraved in it? Any other ideas? best friend - Lunchbox/bag thats black monogrammed in pink with Sophia in cursive, and a homemade scrapbook of photos of us. Grandma (lives with me) -- candies and flowers my Puppies! -- rubber ball, stuffed animal, treats Please offer suggestions and input, or say what you are getting your family/friends! Thanks!!!
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For your dad get him a watch with an engraving on the band or something else personilized. personalcreations.com has a lot of nice things. I would also get Grandma something that says grandma or has her name on it like a blanket.
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For your dad get him a watch with an engraving on the band or something else personilized. personalcreations.com has a lot of nice things. I would also get Grandma something that says grandma or has her name on it like a blanket.
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Ideas to fill my boyfriends easter basket?
I want to get my boyfriend an easter basket but I am not sure what to put in it. I also want to do something creative for him but I am not sure what to do, I love him with all my heart and want him to be happy. It needs to be something cute and something a guy would like. We are only 15/16 years old he doesnt have his license and neither do I. But my parents will drive me to buy anything for him.... But I dont excatly want it to be stuff that just anyone can buy....I really dont want to buy anything I just want a creative gift for my boyfreind and I need help as soon as possible!
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I make custom stuffed animals and screen printed shirts. I could easily make something to his liking and mail it to you. Here is my website calliekins.etsy.com I'm young too (17) and I always make my boyfriend homemade stuff for holidays, feel free to send me a message if you're interested.
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I make custom stuffed animals and screen printed shirts. I could easily make something to his liking and mail it to you. Here is my website calliekins.etsy.com I'm young too (17) and I always make my boyfriend homemade stuff for holidays, feel free to send me a message if you're interested.
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Easter Bunny?
If Santa Clause has a never ending magical bag of gifts, what does the easter bunny have as far as baskets go... where does he put the candy and baskets?
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Christmas gifts, for kids?
I have 3 nephews, and 2 nieces. The oldest is 9(boy), 6(girl), 4(boy), 2(boy), 1(girl). I'm not exactly sure what to get them for christmas. I'm not loaded, actually far from it. I just want to get them something that they would enjoy. I was thinking of buying a basket and throwing a bunch of things in there, like a toy, coloring book, etc... But i'm not sure if they would like that, it seems kinda cheesy. And I don't want them fighting over what's better or whatever. So please help:) Sorry, I know I'm posting a lot of christmas questions but I'm not good at the whole gift thing so there will be more to come lol Thanks in advance. :o)
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I think the basket idea is great. I do it all the time for gifts and people in my family love it. Boy (9): mini handheld electronic game, yo yo, maybe a card game like uno, coloring book, candy, puzzle, some kind of case for his video games maybe, puzzle, silly putty, mini etch-a-sketch Girl (6)- plastic jewelry, bubbles, bratz doll, piggy bank,coloring book, crayons, barrettes, girly stickers, book, candy jewelry ex. ring pops, candy necklaces, Christmas themed chapsticks, mini etch-a-sketch Boy(4)- matchbox cars, nerf ball, small action figure, candy/treat, coloring book and crayons, stuffed Santa or reigndeer Girl (1)- stuffed toy, small soft doll (a rag doll maybe), book ---at this age she won't really care what you get her
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I think the basket idea is great. I do it all the time for gifts and people in my family love it. Boy (9): mini handheld electronic game, yo yo, maybe a card game like uno, coloring book, candy, puzzle, some kind of case for his video games maybe, puzzle, silly putty, mini etch-a-sketch Girl (6)- plastic jewelry, bubbles, bratz doll, piggy bank,coloring book, crayons, barrettes, girly stickers, book, candy jewelry ex. ring pops, candy necklaces, Christmas themed chapsticks, mini etch-a-sketch Boy(4)- matchbox cars, nerf ball, small action figure, candy/treat, coloring book and crayons, stuffed Santa or reigndeer Girl (1)- stuffed toy, small soft doll (a rag doll maybe), book ---at this age she won't really care what you get her
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Can you describe your favourite and best Easter Basket Ever?
As in "Dude the Easter Bunny FINALLY got it....brought me a Gift certificate to get Video Games and Pizza....?" Or lavishly with your fave fragrances and the finest chocolates? Or....fill in the blank________? One year I received a totally surprise basket but I can't mention the contents online.....exept theat the Easter Bunny gave me $300.00 on top of everything else..now THAT was one great basket...and you? Thank in Advance Garbo
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Easter is big in Pennsylvania, probably due to the large Slovak population. They have wonderful baskets with wonderful breads and goodies. And the eggs that they color and design are out of this world. Some use an etching technique and others make beautiful designs with wax on the eggs. Then they take these beautiful baskets to church to be blessed. My family has been off the boat, so to speak, for many, many years and we don't have these wonderful traditions, and I am envious. Lol, and I am also envious of the basket of which you speak. What a treat! lol
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Easter is big in Pennsylvania, probably due to the large Slovak population. They have wonderful baskets with wonderful breads and goodies. And the eggs that they color and design are out of this world. Some use an etching technique and others make beautiful designs with wax on the eggs. Then they take these beautiful baskets to church to be blessed. My family has been off the boat, so to speak, for many, many years and we don't have these wonderful traditions, and I am envious. Lol, and I am also envious of the basket of which you speak. What a treat! lol
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Christmas gifts for my boyfriend's family...?
okay, so for him I am shelling out $80 for a volcom jacket he's been eyeing But I also want to get something for his mom and his sister, who's a senior in high school His mom is a widow, and has a really stressful job, but she always makes time for my bf and his sis, and she loves to shop. So, i was thinking of giving her $45 to the mall, and maybe putting together a "pamper me" basket, with godiva chocolates and a candle and slippers and smelly stuff. she made me an amazing blanket for my birthday and i totally wasn't expecting her to get me anything So I want to show her how important she and her family are to me I was thinking of getting a $45 gift card for his sis too, since she adores shopping as well. But I want to get her something to go with it, just something little. Shes not really into designer brands, and she dislikes girl people. I'm kinda stuck and I don't know if these ideas are good ones and i dont want to ask my bf, bc i want him to be surprised by it. Ideas?
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What great ideas!!! I would do $50 for Mom and $25 for sis. How about some kind of basket for sis too with some sort of theme. Maybe a movies and a couple packs of microwave popcorn and a box of Jr. Mints, or do a small stocking with small stuff and the gift certificate like chap stick, hand lotions, socks, a compact mirror, nail file for her purse, fiction novel, etc.
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What great ideas!!! I would do $50 for Mom and $25 for sis. How about some kind of basket for sis too with some sort of theme. Maybe a movies and a couple packs of microwave popcorn and a box of Jr. Mints, or do a small stocking with small stuff and the gift certificate like chap stick, hand lotions, socks, a compact mirror, nail file for her purse, fiction novel, etc.
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I'm baffled as to the leftovers in sister in laws?
panties.I told her by accident that I saw her panties in laundry basket and they looked very stained . I gave her and envelope with gift card to victorias secret.She was offended and embarrassed but she didnt give me the gift card back.does that means she likes me?
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good gifts for high school teachers?
hey answerers! :D I'm graduating in a couple weeks, and i had some really amazing teachers this year. I want to show how important in influential they were to me, but as you can probably guess, I'm a little strapped on cash! I will be making some cookies and such to for them, and I was looking into making baskets for the 4 teachers that I want to give something too! So... If you could give me ideas that I can use, that would be fantastic! Here are the teachers, to help ideas! A male government teacher, who just applied for law school and hopes to be a lawyer, A male english teacher, loves England and coffee! Another male english teacher, real goofball, humor loving guy. A female english teacher, sweet and a real great friendly woman! All of them are pretty young, so no old boring gifts. :D thanks soooo much for your help everyone! [oh i almost forgot! i'm planning to be an highschool english teacher too, so these teachers have really been helpful to me!]
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I am so impressed that you think so highly of your teachers. Although gifts are nice, a kind word often goes further. Why not write a note explaining the difference they've made on your life, what you've learned and how you've grown and print it on nice paper. Frame the note (5 x 7 is really nice) in an inexpensive frame. I am a teacher (a young one) and would cherish such a gift. If you would like to do more, offer to help them with end of year tasks--cleaning their rooms, text book inventory, etc. Helping them with these tasks will also help you become prepared when you are a teacher. Good luck!
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I am so impressed that you think so highly of your teachers. Although gifts are nice, a kind word often goes further. Why not write a note explaining the difference they've made on your life, what you've learned and how you've grown and print it on nice paper. Frame the note (5 x 7 is really nice) in an inexpensive frame. I am a teacher (a young one) and would cherish such a gift. If you would like to do more, offer to help them with end of year tasks--cleaning their rooms, text book inventory, etc. Helping them with these tasks will also help you become prepared when you are a teacher. Good luck!
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Gifts for a 7 year old tomboy?!?
I breed a gift for her, bit I really dont know what to get her for I dont know her that well. Shee usually pretty touch and happy and shelikes to laugh. I want to get her something that all the other kids will say "COOL!" to. but I really dont know what to get her. I THINK she likes sports but I dont know which ones and I dont want to get her a basket ball of anything... help?
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I would give her some sort of video game. I think she would like that. Or maybe a gift certificate
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I would give her some sort of video game. I think she would like that. Or maybe a gift certificate
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What are good gifts for a new mother...not the baby ..the mother.?
My sister is having a baby in November and I am planning her Christmas present now. I want to make HER a basket filled with things to celebrate her. I want to fill it with things she may not have been able to enjoy during her pregnancy. Such as A gift card for Coffee, Wine, a Spa day with a Hot Tub (she loves hot tubs and could not go in one on our last cruise) things like that! Any suggestions on a great gift for mommy? OF COURSE I am also going to spoil my new nephew as well!
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Maybe you could make up a gift certificate for you to babysit so she and her husband can go out one night when the baby is a bit older. (most likley she won't want to do this before 3 or 4 months).
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Maybe you could make up a gift certificate for you to babysit so she and her husband can go out one night when the baby is a bit older. (most likley she won't want to do this before 3 or 4 months).
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Need Some Help On Graduation Gifts?
My boyfriend's younger sister is graduating high school May 17th. What is a good idea for a graduation gift? When I graduated in '06, My Aunt gave me a care package. A laundry basket with toothpaste, washcloths, band aids, lotion, etc. That was a GREAT idea. But I have no idea if this girl is going to go live in a dorm or just stay at home. And I KNOW money is like, the ultimate gift, But I want to be creative...I feel like money is a cop-out? Help please!
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What about a "welcome to the real world" care kit? It would be nice to get whether she's moving out or staying at home. Put together some pretty checks/checkbook, an address book (if you can get your hands on the address/email/phone # of most of her family and maybe some friends it would be surprisingly appreciated), a wallet if she doesn't have one or needs one (you can throw in money or a gift card), some pencils/pens (is it just mine or do they all run away and hide?), a keychain that reminds you of her, maybe some blank cd's, sticky notes, a good book, a journal... it would cute to add ramen noodles :) make sure you sign something in there- a super-soft (high thread count) pillowcase, the inside cover of a book, or a card/note/letter
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What about a "welcome to the real world" care kit? It would be nice to get whether she's moving out or staying at home. Put together some pretty checks/checkbook, an address book (if you can get your hands on the address/email/phone # of most of her family and maybe some friends it would be surprisingly appreciated), a wallet if she doesn't have one or needs one (you can throw in money or a gift card), some pencils/pens (is it just mine or do they all run away and hide?), a keychain that reminds you of her, maybe some blank cd's, sticky notes, a good book, a journal... it would cute to add ramen noodles :) make sure you sign something in there- a super-soft (high thread count) pillowcase, the inside cover of a book, or a card/note/letter
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What are good things to put in a housewarming basket?
My boss is getting a divorce and just bought a house on his own.. I know it needs a little work like painting and stuff but I was wanting to make him a great basket with things he would need.. I was going to at first just get him a gift card to home depot but I don't think he will take it from me he will say something like " you could use that for your remodel" or something like that.. he has been a great boss and has been a great rock for me while going through my mom having breast cancer and passing I want to give him a great gift to try to repay him for all he has done for me and my family. A little about him... Getting divorced 40 yrs old not handy at all!! ( like he asked me how hard it would be to replace his mini blinds or should he hire someone to do it kind of not handy) doctor loves to swim has a 11 year old daughter bought a big 2 story with big yard just starting a home on his own
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Candle and lighter, dish towels, place mats and cloth napkins, gourmet dip(s) and crackers/chips, quality scented pump hand soap, bottle of wine with 2 glasses. Place on tray/platter that can be used for serving said dip and crackers. or Try a laundry themed basket: Detergent, good hangers (pant and reg.)some for Dr. and some for daughter, fabric softener sheets, stain remover, cedar blocks for in drawers and shoes, Fabreeze, laundry bag for daughter and put all in nice laundry basket.
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Candle and lighter, dish towels, place mats and cloth napkins, gourmet dip(s) and crackers/chips, quality scented pump hand soap, bottle of wine with 2 glasses. Place on tray/platter that can be used for serving said dip and crackers. or Try a laundry themed basket: Detergent, good hangers (pant and reg.)some for Dr. and some for daughter, fabric softener sheets, stain remover, cedar blocks for in drawers and shoes, Fabreeze, laundry bag for daughter and put all in nice laundry basket.
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