I've recently started stalking one of my contacts what's a perfect gift to send to introduce myself?

a fruit basket just doesn't seem personal enough... poll: fast or slow?
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a basket of exotic massage oils!! fast
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What should I get for my teenage friends for Christmas?

I have about 4-8 friends that I need to buy presents for this Christmas. I usually do a little basket-type thing for each (last year, movie themed, the year before - homemade (bookmark and two bracelets)). This year, though, I'm lost for ideas. It's our senior year, and I want it to be good, but I have hardly any money ($10-15 max each) for the gifts. I want something unique - any ideas??? Thanks!
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one of those gift cards that works anywhere
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question? so you own a bussiness. what would you do for your valued in employees?

first off i would provide insurance for all employees, and also would have a employee of the month whom would get a gift basket filled with stuff,, and during thanksgiving give out certificates for turkeys for all employees,,and during the christmas holiday i would have lavish holiday parties for all employees and there dear families and the children would recieve presents from santa claus...there ya have it from me..
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These are all well and good but cost money. As someone who managed people for a long time there are a few things that employees want besides free turkeys. Trust and Responsibility. When employees do well reward them with your trust and issue them greater responsibilities. Show them you believe in them. When a decision has to be made that will affect them, such as work flows or overtime scheduling, bring them into the decision making process. Ask them for ideas. If it is a good idea use it. Have regular meetings, Ask.. How can we do this better?.. Why do you think this isn't working?.. Tell them that in the meeting there is no boss and to speak freely. They'll work harder to make their idea work than if a decision was forced down upon them. This is how you create "job ownership". The job then becomes more important to them than just a place to earn a paycheck. If you have to cut costs, it is very possible that your staff will know what processes and functions are not necessary or redundant. Create a team atmosphere. People will want to come to work if they feel part of a team, not just on the day you hand out gift baskets. Tell them 'Thank you', not with a gift, but with a handsake, and make it heartfelt. You'd be surprised how far that goes, well beyond some apples in wicker. And a 'cashless' gift that they will truly appreciate is time off. Once in a while just go up to someone who has been working exceptionally hard, and tell them to take the rest of the day off. A couple of hours here and there won't cost your organization much, but it will mean a whole lot to your employees. Money isn't everything when it comes to job satisfaction.
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Gift ideas for someone who is going to have a mastectomy?

My best friend's mom just found out that she has breast cancer and will be having a mastectomy in a few weeks. She is like a second mother to me and I would like to send her a care package before her surgery. Any ideas on what to include in the care package? I'd like to be more creative than just flowers or fruit baskets! Perhaps some breast cancer survivors could give me some suggestions? Thanks for your help! PS She lives in Hawaii and I'm in Las Vegas, so it has to be stuff that can be mailed and is non-perishable.
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oh this gift website has all kinds of stuff for women. great quality and great deals and sales. i buy my stuff n there all the time and was pleased with everything. check it out, Nancy hope your best friends mom get well
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Click here! Quick "holiday gift" question!?

What's a good (tasteful / fast / easy / affordable) Christmas / Hanukkah present to get for the staff of my dentist's office? All the stores are full of candy and cookies and chocolate baskets, and I can't get them that... lol. Also, unfortunately I don't have time to bake or make anything myself. Thanks people! :D
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Flavored hand creams and chap sticks from Avon.com. Ships fast, very affordable. They have minis that are very festive for the holidays. A tray of meats and cheese, or veggies, from your local grocery store. With dip in the middle. A gift cert for a food place near the office...so you can get them lunch.
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What's a great gift to give a girl for high school graduation if you really don't know her?

My daughter is almost done with first grade and has had her first invite to the high school graduation. She was a jr. cheerleader this year and one of the girls that helped coach her is someone she greatly admires. This girl was also on our girls basket-ball team. For being so many years older, she always acknowledges my daughters when she sees them in public and always talks to them. So my first grader wants to be just like her. One day after gymnastics the HS gal said she had something for my daughter....it was an invite to her graduation and the open house after-wards! She was so excited! So now I need to figure out a good gift for her. She has been such a positive influence in my daughter's life and is a great role model both in academics and athletics! Any advice?
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I ordered by niece's friends and 2G usb drive from pexagontech.com. I had it customized with their name and their favorite color. I also decked it out with Paisleys. My niece said it was an awesome gift and her friend's will love it. You can get these in guy colors and with guy looking tattoo art. I like the silver with diamond plate art for guys. I think you can get them in multi packs too if you don't want to customize.
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idea for wedding gift, opinions please?

hey all, i have got my best friend as my maid of honour, and her husband is my fiance's best friend and best man! so both of them are our right hand men so to speak! they have been speaking recently about wanting to go to london to see a west end show, but due to them having three kids they just cant afford it! i thought about doing this as a joint gift for them for our wedding, and thought i would include train tickets, hotel, show tickets, london map, wine and chocolates all in a basket, what do you think? and if you can think of anything else we could add id appreciate it thank you!
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I think you guys are awesome for doing something so thoughtful for your friends. You're truly the definition of what friendship means!! Your idea is more than generous and so thoughtful so if you can't think of anything to add, don't worry! It's perfect!! Good luck!
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Click here! Quick "holiday gift" question!?

What's a good (tasteful / fast / easy / affordable) present to get for the staff of a dental office? All the stores are full of candy and cookies and chocolate baskets, and I can't get them that... lol. Also, unfortunately I don't have time to bake or make anything myself. Thanks people! :D
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How about a fruit basket? Or a nice plant?
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Wine suggestions?

My husband and I are wanting to make a thank you gift basket for his old boss. He and his wife are very into wine, so I was thinking I would put a bottle or two in there. The only problem is when it comes to wine we don't know a hole in the ground from our.... Well lets just say we just don't know much about wine... Any suggestions on a good wine or two for this gift basket?
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You'll want to mix it up, give one red and one white if you're giving two bottles. A white wine compliments mild tastes like desserts, and red wine compliments hearty meals like chicken or fish. In terms of white wine, you can get pretty much any you please so long as the price range is above the $30 mark. As for red wine, choose between cabernet(sp) and merlot. I would recommend the merlot because it goes very well with dark meat delicacies such as steak.
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Christmas gift ideas? Boyfriend?

I was looking for something for my boyfriend's Christmas gift. The budget for me is around $40-45 dollars. (his birthday is Thursday and I spent around $50 dollars on him. Then our 1 year was a little bit ago and I spent around $100. So I figured around $40-45 would be fine...because I'm only 15 and that is the amount i have left...) Any ideas on gifts that will only be around that much? I've gotten him shirts, jackets, belts, xbox games, candy, hats, baked goods, a journal (he writes), funny cards, homemade cards, and a themed goody basket which was a movie theme for our one year (he asked me out at the movies). So I went to the mall and I realized I didn't have to many ideas...I want to do something new ish kinda ya know? I need ideas from guys on what if they have or had a girlfriend what they'd want. I know it's the thought that counts and it should have meaning but I really am having hard time with this! So just cool ideas on gifts or something would be helpful. Thanks! Happy Holidays, Megan
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ooo !!! that is so lovely!! i have a great idea for you!! i did it last Christmas.... i got a gift box and at the bottom i placed a mirror, and I filled the box with candy, and stuff……. Then on the top of the box I placed a card that said "all I want this Christmas is at the bottom of the box" so he searched and saw his reflect. it was a great gift!! And is not really expensive…. Anyways I wish that helps! Merry Christmas!
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Sympathy gift and funeral etiquette?

Please forgive my lack of tact/knowledge in this area. I've never had to deal with this situation before, and I really need advice. Someone from our church recently lost a spouse. We're invited to the visitation and the service. I don't know anything about proper etiquette in terms of sympathy gifts/flowers/food, etc. The death occurred yesterday, the visitation is tomorrow, and the service is on Thursday, so I don't have much time to figure this out. The family is in mourning, and to my knowledge no one has heard yet whether they need help preparing meals or have requested charitable donations in lieu of flowers or anything in that regard. I'd like to do someone to show my acknowledgment of the family's pain and to help them in any way I can. Please tell me what is appropriate. Do I send gifts to the funeral home or to the family's home? Is it inappropriate to bring a gift to the visitation tomorrow? I'd rather not send flowers - something more helpful, like maybe a food basket. I'd really like to cook for them if I can, but I just don't know what to do. I've never attended a visitation in my adult life - please let me know when/how/where it is appropriate to send something. Btw, this is a protestant, Christian church, family and service. Thank you very much.
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"Gifts" are inappropriate. Talk to the pastor since he'd probably know whether the family needs anything including financial help. If a collection is being done, he would probably know about it and maybe is the person collecting (usually the family has other things to deal with). If the family is in need of finacial help, they probably don't want everyone handing them money (they still have pride) but accepting a collection the church has taken up feels less desperate. Ask him if he knows whether the family needs food brought to their house (these days, many people would rather not have people dropping by if you weren't already close the family, not even for the "right" reasons). Even if you are not a member of their church, the pastor should be able to give you some good advice.
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Is my gift going to be insulting?

Hey guys, So I've been with my boyfriend for 3 years now and tomorrow it's going to be our 4 year anniversary. Both of our budgets are really tight this year, especially because we are college students and have part time jobs. I don't even know if he's going to be getting me "something special" this year, and I truly don't mind because he's already paying for a lovely expensive dinner and movies. I have NO clue what to give him. I really don't. I have given this boy basically everything and he doesn't really need much. 3 days ago I got this crazy idea to give him a "self-care" basket. I basically went around Wal-Mart, drusgtores, etc and got him stuff for his own self personal care. I got him shaving gel, shampoo, conditoner, an awesome shaver (electronic) and some other neat stuff like after-shave lotion, a soft cleanser, face moisturizer, and deodorant. Now, my boyfriend is not really metro, let alone anything. I have to constantly be behind his back and tell him to shave, get a haircut, do this and do that. He tells me he will buy this stuff in stores but never does and it's constant battle for years now. I know that if I don't get him the stuff, he won't get it. Now my problem is, I showed my room mate and my friend the basket I'm making for him with all the stuff. I also made him an adorable card and printing out pictures and made a small collage. My friends think my gift is insulting because it means hes dirty and he needs to change. I just want him to take care of himself! I feel like crying, I feel like my gift sucks and I don't have time to get something else, I have school and work tomorrow and rushing to meet him for dinner afterwards. :(
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I think it's nice! Your friends need to lighten up. My friends and I bought are friend fake tan, moisturizer, face wipes, nice smelling lotions and potions and stuff for her birthday one year she loved it. Your presents good it's personal, practical, and good. And the small collage sounds so sweet. It's not sucky, i'm sure he'll love it. chin up :)
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CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS for teenage friends! GUYS AND GIRLS! HELP!!!! ?

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Ok, so my family and are going to a family friend's house for Christmas....but they are also our friends friends. And we all have to do a gift exchange for everyone. My mom is friends with their mom And all my siblings are friends with the other kids Theres a guy whose 15, a girl whose 17 and a girl whose my age and about to be 14. guy= 15 girl = 17 girl = 13/14 Could u please list as many gift ideas as you can, that would apply to these ages!!!!!!! We HAVE to get gifts that are around 10 dollars or under. We DONT want to be extravagent. My mom was thinking to put all our presents all in one huge wicker basket and put a red boe on it and say its from all of us. Anything from keychains to bath and body stuff would be great for the girls. Anything that has to do with skating and surfing and videogames would be great for the guy. GIFT IDEAS THANKS!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A NEW YEAR! :]
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Okay, since you have a small budget, let's keep this simple. 17 yr old girl: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/… 13/14 yr old girl: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/… 15 yr old guy: http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/store/p… BTW, also add some Twilight memorobilia!!!! http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/store/p…
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quick ideas needed for easter?

i am giving my boyfriend a small easter present but like i have nothign to put it in. i would put it in a basket but i dont have one and can't go out and buy one... its ot a big gift just some chocoalte and a mix CD i made him i wanna put it in something small, plain but not tacky, and if you can think of anything something he could re-use any ideas?
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He's a guy. They like to get cash or best buy giftcards. haha well i hope he likes your present and Happy Easter!
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My husbands family does not treat our daughter equally?

They treat his daughter from his previous marriage much better than our daughter. They do this from the way they talk to her to the gifts that they give. For easter they gave his daughter a big easter basket filled with stuffed animals, candy and money. They gave our daughter a shirt that his Mom bought at an after Christmas sale that she said our daughter could wear next year. I am afraid that this will really hurt my daughters feelings as she gets older. Should I say something? What should I do?
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yes, you AND hubby should say something to his folks. Let them know how obvious it is and that your child isn't stupid and she'll catch on pretty quick. Use the Easter example but try not to let this escalate as they may get defensive pretty quickly. Help them understand that you're trying to understand the disparity. Hubby should ask his folks -not you - the big question, WHY? they may not like you as much as his other daughter's mom. If you don't get a satisfactory answer, you 2 should consider limiting your child's time with these grandparents. They could give her a serious inferiority complex.
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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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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'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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Keep your nose in your own panties!
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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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Would it be weird if...?

Would it be weird if I sent my boyfriend's mom a mothers day gift? like a card or edible arrangement fruit basket? I've been going out with her son for bout 2 years.
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I think that would be a great idea! She'd really appreciate it and you'd be on her good list for a long time!
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what to put in a christmas basket?

It's for my best friend. I'm getting her a gift, idk what yet, probably some jewelry, and then I'm thinking about making her a Christmas basket. What are some things i could put in it? Or decorate it with? I'm going to put in this cute hot chocolate mix, it has marshmellows, and chocolate chips and then the mix itself, (its adorable! :) ) and other than that, I have no idea what to put in it. I know I'll put some candy in it, but I dont want to whole basket based on food. She's not too big on sweets, or chocolate. (Lactose intolerant, it makes her sick) So what are some things I could put in it? Or what should I put in it? Just a regular basket with cute ribbons? Thanks! :)
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what sorta of things does your friend like? make-up relates? reading or magazines? for me, i love cards to be put there. and here are some other things i suggest or you can consider of: a cute or just a regular picture frame with picture of you 2. lovely, cute t-shirt magazines? who dont like free magazine huh? lols snowglobe jewlery earring thats all i can think of... ;] good luck
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is this an ok christmas present? ?

im 22, engaged and we have a baby - it goes without saying that we dont have very much money. we have big families and want to give presents to everyone. i was thinking about making cookies and setting up some cocoa stuff in baskets and giving those out to families. is that weird? is there any other gifts (crafted or made is prefered) that would be nice to give out?
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well this may be a little weird. if you can get a pic of you, your baby and your bf and buy some cheap frames and decorate them and give them to everyone
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123-reg question on the web site?

how i remove the gift wrap order function on the shopping basket under design
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1 Log into your 123-reg e-commerce package. 2 Click Settings. 3 Select Delivery and Payment from the dropdown. 4 Click on the delivery options tab. That should help.
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just thinking about doing somehting to make some extra money... what do you think?

I am thinking about starting up my own bussiness, making homemade dog treats, different types, also making homemade dog shampoo, making gift baskets for Christmas and any other time people might want them... what do you think? Is it a good or bad idea. If you were a pet wonder and found out about it would you buy them?
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Sounds like you have thought this out very well,covered all the bases. I say go for it. Yes,if you were in my area I would buy from you.
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