Christmas Gift Basket!?

I am making a gift basket for my father-in-law and was wondering if it would be ok to start buying hard chocolates and caramel popcorn and assortments to go in the gift basket?
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I think that gift baskets are such a good gift, b/c you can personalize them as much as you want. Last year I made my grandmother one, at the time she was going through chemo, and didn't do a lot but stay at home, so i put teas, a mug, her favorite candy, crosswords, stuff to keep her mind busy, i also put it in a really neat basket that she had re-used. I think if he likes chocolate and popcorn go for it.
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Hawaiian (specifically Oahu) Gift Basket?

My sister is going to Oahu right after her birthday and I was thinking of making her a Hawaiian Survival Gift basket. Do you guys have any ideas of small things I could put in it? (please note I'm on a budget) Thanks!
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I have fair skin and when I went to Hawaii the most important thing I packed was sunscreen. You can also give her a bottle of aloe in case she does burn, it soothes and cools the skin and helps it heal. Also, since she will probably take lots of pictures, why not give her disc for her digital camera so she can download the pictures when she gets back, or a small photo album if she prints out her pictures.
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Family gift basket ideas?

inexpensive would be nice but its for a family of 4..two girls ages 6 and 8 then the mom and dad...i thought maybe doing a basket for all of them together would be cheaper than individual gifts..i was thinking maybe bath stuff for the girls with a barbie because they love them..but what do i get for the adults?
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how about a gift basket of baked goodies-cookies, cupcakes, brownies and flavored teas and coffee?i am sure they will like it.Try searching yeolesweets on the web. They got some gift choices/variations for inspiration.
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What's a Cool Thing for a Company to Give an Employee for their Wedding Present?

My company is trying to come up with a unique standard gift idea (as opposed to flowers or a fruit basket) for employee's when they get married. Our budget is only about $100 so we can't give employees an extra week off or anything overly extravagant. It also needs to be appropriate for people who are either getting married locally or at a destination (i.e. someone suggested paying for the use of a limo for a day, but a lot of people are choosing destination weddings these days so a limo wouldn't work for them). If you have any ideas I'd be most appreciative!
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My company / coworkers gave my husband and I a $100 gift card to a home improvement store as a wedding gift. It was AWESOME! We could pick from new paint for the living room, a new microwave, stuff for the yard - it was great! We eneded up putting the gift card towards a new fridge, (which we LOVE). Even if you're not a homeowner, you'll find something you can't live without at a home improvement store.
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What should i buy my bf for his birthday?

Okay so my bf is turning 21...which he is so excited since he is legal not only to drink but also to gamble.... if i was packing with money i would send him to a trip to las vegas lol but i wanted to do something different for him since its his special day..especially since he is 21.... well i was thinking about going really early to his house (5am) and waking him up with a bday cake and a little gift...i always had the idea of buying a basket and putting there lil stuff that can make it special... i have a few lil things in mind that he likes...what else can i but in there? or what are some other good ideas?? i know this sounds cheezee lol but i know he would like it since he will NEVER imagine me doing this...he would never expect this from me...
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If he likes to drink and gamble maybe you can put a couple of those little mini bottles of liquor and a poker set. Think of some other things he likes and add them to the basket also. I would also recommend making him a Birthday card and writing a long letter on it about how you feel about him. Anyway, good luck
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I need an anime with good plot.?

im very cranky right know. so please a good one. i dont need bleach naruto deathfan fushigi yuugi chobits kirarin revolution ashita no nadja innocent venus full moon wo sagashite Mermaid Melody Mermaid MElody pure PEach girl Witch Hunter Robin Love Hina Samasrai Champloo Cardcaptor Sakura DN Angel Fate Stay Night Fruits Basket Full MEtal Panic Full Metal PAnic Fumoffu Full Metal Panic TSR Gundam Seed Gundam Seed Destiny Inuyasha Sailor Moon Scrapped Princess Visions Of escalowone Gift Eternal Rainbow Final Approach Air thats all i can think of anything really good please thank-you.
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easily the ones with really good storylines are: One Piece GTO Black Cat Full metal Alchemist Fate Stay Night Try GTO and One Piece first...
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Any One Have A Good Romance Anime???

I don't like watching anime where the characters look dumb. It has to be good drawings... These are the ones I've seen so far: Sailor Moon, Fruits Basket, Karin, Myself; Yourself, H20 Footprints on the sand, Full Moon, Kamichama Karin, Da Capo, Lamune, DN Angel, Ouran High School Host Club, Gift Eternal Rainbow, Sola, Chobits, La Corda d'Oro, Shugo Chara, Rozen Maiden, Vampire Knight, Special A, Kirarin Revolution, Mermaid Melody, and Tokyo Mew Mew. Have Anything I could use????
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Midori no Hibi Bokura ga Ita DN Angel True Tears Nana School Days (Whoops...its for adults) Koi Kaze (Whoops...its siscon)
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Fitted sheet for baby's crib?

Right now my son is sleeping in his Moses basket, but I'm trying to figure out this problem with the sheets for his crib before I put him in the crib. I bought a package safari deal for my son's crib that included a fitted sheet, blanket and bumper pads. I had to literally bend the mattress in order to get the sheet on and the mattress pad doesn't fit with that sheet. A different sheet (that I received as a shower gift) fits on the mattress and with that sheet I am also able to put the mattress pad on it. My question is this...should the crib mattress have to be bent in order to put the sheet on it or is a fitted sheet that is snug (without bending mattress to put it on) appropriate? Maybe I just got a really small sheet with my set. Thanks for answers.
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Hmm I mean they are tight but you don't have to bend the mattress, in fact my crib mattress has the reinforced anti-crush sides and trust me nothing would compel that to bend. However crib mattresses are a standard size. Crib pads are another story, some do not cover the whole mattress for whatever reason? Maybe they are just meant to protect the middle? Also PLEASE don't use bumper pads. Bumper pads are a hold over from when cribs were so unsafe that a baby's head could get trapped between the slats. In a modern crib the bumper is at best useless and at worst dangerous. If used as directed they are removed before the baby can roll at all, in which case they probably do nothing. However if they are left on once the baby can roll they are a suffocation/SIDS and entanglement risk. Leave them on until the baby can pull himself up and they make it easier to fall out of the crib. http://babyproducts.about.com/od/recalls… http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/legislati… http://www.multiplebirthsfamilies.com/ar…
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what would you prefer?

Trying to figure out what to give my cousin & his fiance for a wedding gift. which of the following would you prefer? i'm spending around $140...There is nothing left on the registry picnic basket tool kit decorative accessory (really cool planter...bowls..bird house, welcome mat, breakfast tray...) george forman grill some other idea maybe you have an idea ty
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Picnic basket including a bottle of wine! Or if they don't drink either sparkling cider or a gift card to somewhere to eat or something like that.I don't know what store's you have but at like Macy's, Dillard's, etc. they have SUPER cute picnic baskets that include wine glasses (or can be regular glasses) and other accessories with a fun print on the inside my mom got that for somebodies wedding and they loved it! Plus it was only about $40 but it looks like it could be over $100 very nice quality. They will use it too it will give them a reason to go have a romantic day in the park :] however if you don't want to do that get a basket with robes (possibly monogrammed) some massage oils, candles, wine and bath things :] that may seem like more of a woman thing but not on the honeymoon :]
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Can you please help me? I need some ideas?

My boyfriend is graduating on Sunday from high school and I was trying to think of a unique gift to give him and I thought about stuff a laundry basket full of college stuff. So far i have bath towels and washcloths, MD( favorite pop), shampoo, plastic plates and silverware, soap, laundry detergent, rolls of quarters, and I want some other things to cuz i don't think my ideas are that good so please give me a few more ideas to put in the basket thanks!!
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If he has an IPOD get him a gift card 15-20 dollars or so to add to the basket. Sounds like to me you have it under controll......lucky guy!
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Getting Present for Teen Friend?

I got invited to a sleepover party for a girl in my grade - we used to be friends awhile back but I don't know what to get her now. I was thinking a gift card, but I don't want to seem to impersonal? Some of my ideas: A Basket from Claire's, full of random jewelry and stuff Books (any ideas on what?) help please!!! she's 14 and heading to high school this september..
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I gift card to a store you know she likes is best. She might not like the jewlery you get. Books, she probably won't want them that much. Since you don't know her well, if you talk before the sleep over ask "I just went shopping at the mall yesterday. What are you r fave stores there?" Then just get her a 25-50 gift card there. Don't buy clothes or personalized gifts because one, you don't know her size, and two, you don't know her taste.
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No Question. Just another random act of kindness.?

My husband and I are hardworking folks who by the grace of God are in of need very little. We have performed random acts of kindness from time to time, but we have not been aware of many bestowed upon us until last night. Two people we vaguely know knocked at the door and presented us with a holiday fruit basket. It wasn't much, just a small basket of mixed fruit and nuts. Taken quite by surprise, we thanked the couple, placed the basket on the table next to the door and went back to our respective chairs to watch television. My eyes kept going back to the fruit basket. What a kind, thoughtful thing to do. What had made those people give us a gift? It seemed strange that anyone would think of us. Didn't they have a party to attend or gifts to wrap? Tears came into my eyes. Everyone is needy from time to time and this gift was a way to remind us that others do care. Every gift, no matter how small, makes a huge impact on the recipient. Suddenly my world seems much brighter!
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that's a great story! Merry Christmas! have a nice day!
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ANNE FRANK STUDY QUESTi0NS?

1.On May 1, 1943, Anne's entry takes stock of their situation. Has it improved? 2.As their first year in hiding draws to a close, two more disasters strike. Describe them. (June 15th entry) 3.July of 1943 brings Anne and her fifty-four year old roommate into a confrontation. What was the source of this row? 4.How is the war progressing in the summer of 1943? 5.The daily routine of life in the annexe grinds on. The days are monotonous and seem to stretch on to infinity. How does this affect Anne and the others? 6.In the Netherlands, St. Nichols Day is the traditional day to exchange gifts. Last year there was a basket of presents. What do they do this year to celebrate? 7.What do the "family" members receive at Christmas from their protectors? 8.Anne ends her third six months in hiding with an awakening maturity. What evidence of this growth is reported in her diary? 9.Has life in the Annexe changed much as the last six months begin? 10.All during the spring Anne's entries in her diary are mainly about her personal life: her first kiss, her reflections on the frictions in the group. In March there is an exchange of letters. Who are the two correspondents? What does the exchange accomplish? 11.Although Anne is not much interested in politics, one entry in March of 1944 tells about the various opinions of the group. What are the prevailing viewpoints? 12.What has happened to the morale of some Dutch citizens? 13.The breakdown of a sense of right and wrong brings on the greatest fright the family has had to date. Describe what happened. 14.What momentous even occurred in June of 1944? 15.The diary ends on August 1, 1944. What happens to Anne and her "family?"
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1.) Nope because Mr. van Pels and Mr. Pfeffer keep eating large portions of their food. 2.) I think the British troops bombed some parts of the city. 3.) The writing desk. 4.) Obviously not good. 5.) Everyone got into arguments and there were many accusations. 6.) Sorry, I don't know. 7.) Anne got a pair of high heels from Miep. I only know that much. 8.) Uhhh...her period started. 9.) Yes it does. 10.) I think one of them was a pen pal Anne wrote to.She was a girl her age who lived in Iowa. 11.) I don't know. 12.) I don't know 13.) Someone broke into the warehouse and they ventured close to the secret Annex. 14.) D-Day! 15.) Three days later the Gestapo came and arrested everyone who hid in the Annex. They were first taken to the local, over crowded jail and then three days later, they were shipped off to Westerbork. At Westerbork, everyone was sent to the Punishment Barracks for hiding. One month later, everyone who lived in the Annex were sent to Auschwitz-Bierkenau in Poland. Six weeks later, Anne and Margot were sent to Bergen-Belsen in Germany There was a typhus epidemic in Bergen Belsen. Margot died in late February or early March from malnutrition. Anne died a few days later from typhus. PS Please read the book to get a better understanding of the questions. Or watch the movie. Here's part 1... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH2HxdnUd…
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Does anyone know where I can get personalized travel mugs that I can give as wedding favors?

I'm getting married next summer at the Sandals in St. Lucia, and we want to put baskets (or boxes or whatever) with some useful gifts for our guests in them. So far we're giving them monogrammed towels (their initials-not ours!) and small things like sunscreen, Tylenol, travel toothpaste, etc. I've heard of some people giving their guests those large hot/cold travel mugs with a short message (like Thanks for coming) and the couple's names and the wedding date on them and guests seemed to love them since it's an all-inclusive and they can take those to the bar-tenders and have them filled with whatever they'd like and then take it down to the beach or where ever. The problem is, I've heard lots of people say they could find these for around 4 or 5 bucks each and so far I haven't been able to find them for less than like 15. I've found them for cheaper if you order like 100, but we're only needing 30 or so. Anyone know of an on-line place where you can order these large personalized mugs? Or even a place where you can buy your own and then take them and have our message and such put on there?
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any of the websites that have promotional items such as www.4imprint.com
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Merry Christmas *early*, Adolescents!?

Well, I don't know if you know, but Christmas is in about 170 days. And that makes NaKeisha happy! But I do have a couple questions about Christmas . . . . 1. Why do you like Christmas? 2. What is the best food served around/on Christmas (i.e. Sugar cookies, candy canes)? 3. What should I ask for? In my family, if you want a anything present, you need to have your list in by September 1st. So I'm doing mine now. So I need a list of things under $40 that are popluar teen gifts. 4. I'm making gifts this year, and I was thinking of making baskets of homeade food. My family is very busy, and cooking is kind of hard to do some days.
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1. It's a time for all the family to get together and it's just so much fun being together (for me anyway). 2. Without a doubt the sausages rapped in bacon aha and roast tatties (: 3. Umm...well what stuff do you like? You could ask for CD's? DVD's? Games? Sorry I'm useless, I don't even know what I want - every year I ask for money haha. 4. Sounds cool (: (:
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Question for moms- What did you get for your shower that was useful and what was not?

What do you wish you got more of or needed? What turned out to be worthless or only got used once? Looking for baby shower gift ideas- I have two showers come up and I bought them a gift off their registry but wanted to fill a basket full of little stuff. Both mom's plan to breast feed- so I don't think they need a ton of bottles. (Also I am anti pacifier so I don't give them.) But how many bibs and bib cloths do you need? Anything clever and use-able I can stick in there?
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Little basket fillers: Baby manicure scissors (the baby nail clippers are worthless) Washclothes Disposable changing pads (clever!) Rubber ducky Breast milk storage bags Baby hair brush PBA free teething ring Qtips Usleess junk Wipe warmers Baby nail clippers Small Outfits Shoes ( a baby does not need shoes and they out grow them after one day!) Good luck
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My best friend just stole money from me!?

She works at the aparment complex that i live in and I got a Thanksgiving basket yesterday. There was alot of stuff in it including a gift card to walmart. I seen the wrapper to it in her purse.. I didnt want to say anything because I was so shocked. should I confront her? Or do I make her feel bad until she tells me? HELP!
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Tell her that you saw the wrapper in her purse and you want to know why it was in there and you are hurt. Ask her why she did it and then determine as to whether or not you can still be her friend after that. If she denies the wrapper being in her purse after you saw it with your own eyes, please cut off all contact. It is evident that she thinks you are stupid and small and will continue to abuse your gift of friendship.
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help !!! please i need some mothers day ideas??

ok i was thinking of making a medium size basket and putting little goodies in there but i dont know what type if goodies to put in there please give me some ideas and when i say goodies i dont mean just food i mean like little things you could get from a walgreens or any other ideas for a mothers day gift would be lovely ! THANKS (:
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how about a photo frame, small stuffed animal, makeup, mothers day mug, a book..hope this helps.. i was actually thinking about doing the same thing.
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Premauture Easter Question ?

what are some good gift ideas for a teenage boy (16).He is too old for a basket .Usually I give him $25.00 in either cash or a gift cards and so does my mom . but this year thought maybe something different.Thank you "NO HE DOESN'T BELIEVE IN THE EASTER BUNNY"
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my eldest is 19, he is not too old for a basket, I am 41 and I am not too old for a basket, you could put a gift card to his favorite store in it, you could use dollar bills as the grass. I also have a 17 and 14 year old son they love their baskets, lol my husband loves one too. think of what you would put in it if he was younger and then mature it up a bit , it's fun, also you do not have to use a traditional "basket" use something he will reuse, a video game holder, a large tin, i am sure you can think of something unique
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is this a good idea for valentines day?

i'm a student and i don't have a lot of spare money, but i want to make valentines day really special for my boyfriend this year. i love to cook, and i was thinking of getting a basket and putting the ingredients for his favourite meal in it, and then giving it to him as his gift and making the dinner for him. in the basket i plan to hide little notes and surprises like heart shaped cookies and train tickets to our favourite place to visit. my question is, would you like to recieve this gift? do you think it is a good idea? or could you think of anything better? suggestions are welcome, help me please!
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I think you should make the meal instead of putting it in a basket cus then your kind of like grabbing the basket back from him unless you two make it together, i think you should give him the menu in the basket for dinner and whatever else you wanted in it like the cookies and train ticket but yes its a good idea :)
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Help what do i get my bf for his birthday??

Please help, I'm really stuck on what to get. His birthday and x-mas are 14 days apart so I was thinking of getting a big basket or nice bag and fill it with stuff and make it a birthday and xmas gift in one, but I don't know what kind of things to fill it with… We've been going out over two years now and he one of those people who has money and if he wants something he gets it himself. So if you have any ideas, in would be a big help. Guys what kind of things would you like to get?
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Does he have a play station or Xbox? Then get him some games. If he's into sports, get 2 game tickets and give him a treat! My g.f. gave me a spa treatment with 2 different types of message, a facial, a menicure with sauna for the two of us. It did sound quiet feminine at first, but it was the best most relaxing gift that I've ever had. And yes, even if he has plenty of money, being a guy, I'll tell you that he would never get this himself.
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what do you do for easter ritual?

what is your ritual on easter? i will get up with my 3 yr old son and 11 yr old daughter and we will go outside and they will hunt for the eggs scattered in the yard(they have candy, money and such in them) then my 11 yr old daughter will have to find her easter basket hidden in the house(son is too young for this, he will have his easter basket right on the stove)in the easter basket for my daughter will be 2 webkinz , choc bunny, etc and for my son he will have diego bubbles, thomas the train easter gift set of trains, candy, choc bunny in his basket
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I leave little piles of "bunny poo" to prove the Easter Bunny was there. Along with the typical portions of whole carrots with the leafy green tops with bites taken from them by the front door and in the yard. The "bunny poo" is further proof and it is said the finder is lucky. We make it out of baby carrots and raisins. I don't know how it came about and we have been doing it as long as I can remember. My 15 year old still looks for it. At Christmas we leave Santa wine and cheese instead of milk and cookies and we hang York Peppermint Patties from hooks on the tree. The York's come from when my hubby and I were first married we were so broke we had one bulb ornament and a string of lights. To decorate that first tree I used the candies. And we have made a point to do it again every year, 18 of them, no matter how our fortunes have changed.
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what would you do if your girlfriend showed up to your door in lingerie?

my boyfriend is moving into a new apartment soon and i want to get creative for his house warming gifts. i know guys don't really care about candles or other regular gifts so i was thinking i could make a basket of goodies to makes sundaes and show up with the basket, wearing a trench coat with lingerie under it. i figure the sundae goodies could also be used later.. haha. but i'm really nervous about doing it, i don't know if he would be weirded out? we've been dating about 7 months, and are pretty comfortable but i'm still nervouse about doing this as a gift. any input would be appreciated! :)
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dont be naive. guys love that kind of stuff
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Any ideas for holiday gifts for referring offices?

I work in a specialty dental office and we give gift each year to our referring offices. We're trying to be different and not do the cookie/candy/food gift baskets and towers. We've done candles, soaps and silk floral arrangements. Any other great ideas out there?
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Have you tried tea and coffee gift baskets? During the winter months a great deal of people have a cold, so these types of gift baskets really would help the office. Enjoying a relaxing cup of tea is amazing at alleviating cold symptoms, and having a cold while you're working is not so fun. Take a look: http://www.bisketbaskets.com/teacogiba.html Hope you find what you're looking for!
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