Little "gifts" for my boyfriend?

I'm making a small basket for my boyfriend (of 4 months)(we are both 15) for christmas. (I also got him something else though) I'm not sure so things i should put in it. So far I came up with these things * A package of popcorn(We always watch movies with popcorn at his house) * A package of tissues(for all the sick junk we have had to deal with since school started) * A snickers bar(that is his favorite candy) * A letter Z made out of legos(His name starts with a Z and the lego part is a long story) *My favorite Picture of us What are some other things i could put in? Also i want something to symbolize a park(where our first date was) and purple(his favorite color)
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You could get a purple photo frame and take a picture of the park where you guys had your date, maybe take a photo of the exact spot. I personally like to get hygiene products like deoderant and axe and that lol cause usually my girlfriend gives me what she likes to smell on me. Hope I helped :D Good luck and Merry Christmas!
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homemade wedding gifts ?

my sister got married saturday 2weeks ago and i want to make her something .i have already got her a glass ornimant in a shape of a bible and it says in your wedding day frosted inside .i would love to make her something that would last forever because i cant make her anything like a basket of items as she has moved over to england .i am 13 so anything that would be easy enough but i am into creating things .my other sister is making her a scrapbook so i cant make that .. any ideas ..? thanks bye :) xxx
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You have a sweet heart. It is so thoughtful that you want to make something for your sister's wedding gift. I am a seamstress, so of course my first thought is to sew something for her. Go out and buy the best cotton fabric you can afford and make her a set of pillow cases. You can trim them with lace or embroider on the hemline if you want to. Your sister will love that you made her something special and I am sure she will cherish it always. How to make a pillow case: Get a piece of cotton fabric 41" x 36". Fold it in half so it is 20.5" x 36". Sew together the 36" raw edges and one of the 20.5" edges. Then iron a 3" hem along the top and then fold it over another 3", iron and stitch. Now you have a pillow case. Make two. I promise you, she will love this gift.
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mothers day gifts what do you think?

well i cant drive yet(im 15) so that kinda makes it hard and i just started working today so i dont get a paycheck till next week so nothing more then like $50.00 my mom wont wear any fake jewlery or anything cheap in general so none of that haha idk i was just thinking of maybe going to cvs and buying like a basket of chocolate because she loves it haha and im not sure if im working sunday but if i am ill buy her some ice cream haha i work at a ice cream place but do you think thats aright
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Hi Taylor, You are so sweet. I know that your mom is proud of you. What ever you got her she would probably just adore. If your funds are limited, but you want to show her love just give her a really nice card and put a crisp $50 bill in it. Save yourself some time. Let her have a ball just trying to decide just what she wants to buy with it. She may even get money from others and that would be nice too. No gift card though. They are a hassel and there is a fee for the use and sometimes they expire. Plus you don't want to restrict a person's buying power. Also maybe that store is not where they shop for stuff. I am a mom and I'll be satisfied with what ever I get from whom ever. I am not afraid to say it. I would love to get a box full of money. Good Luck!
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Toddler Easter Gifts?

What are other mom's and dad's getting their toddler's for Easter? I know Easter is still a while away, but i'm kind of at a loss as to what I am going to get my 15 month old daughter. She will be 17 months at Easter time and I know that I am going to do an Easter basket filled with her favorite things, but its tradition (in our family) to get one big toy for Easter. I really want to get her something fun that can be played with outside. My parents (her grandparents) are getting her a sand box for Easter, which is what I originally wanted to get her, but they asked if it were ok, so I agreed that it was fine. I was looking at those water activity tables, but i'm just not sure what to get her. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Note: She has plenty of ride on toys and battery powered toys, so I would really like to stay away from those seeing how she already has a dozen.
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A water/activity table would be a great gift. My kids have used ours for 3 years. A tent with tunnels, a bubble blower, a picnic table with an umbrella. I think you have a great idea, she will get alot of use out of the activity table, get one with an umbrella if you dont have alot of shade.
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Would this be okay for bridesmaids gifts?

I have six girls and this was what I was planning on giving them ... one girl is really country but glam at the same time I was thinking of getting her horse shoe earrings that have studs on them and a lipgloss set somewhere. One girl is really into movies so I was going to get her a basket with candies popcorn and her favorite movie that she doesnt have. One loves to go swimming so I was going to get her a monogrammed beach towel and beach bag with some flip flops. One is really into scarpbook things so I was going to get her a few scrapbook items. One just moved into an apartment and loves to cook so i was going to get her some stuff like that and for my maid of honor she is a partier so i found this super cute personalized margerita set or I was going to make her a basket with jewelry, makeup or silk pajamas or something like that:] I was also probably going to make them all a card with sentimental written stuff:] would that be okay?
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I like all and would keep the margerita set for MOH. These sound like you have put much thought into each gift and by making them different, you are not just buying four or five of the same thing. I like the hand written card also, just to show that you took the time to sit down and write something is a gift indeed. You will get all kinds of other suggestions on here, like I did this or that's not enough or I don't like that. The thing to remember, I am older and wiser, you know each girl and you have hand picked something for each of their personalities and I think you are the best one to know each of your friends. Nothing against young, dumb brides either.Ha.
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Original gifts for the parents?

I dont want what is very common to do with the engraved picture frames & things like that. I'd like to do something original & I have no idea what to do! I know that I'm making both sets of parents thank you cards & including a promise of a photo album filled with our professional wedding pictures later. But I'd like to give them something at the rehearsal dinner, not just the card & a promise of something later, you know? For my matron-of-honor I'm putting together a spa basket with candles, tea, mug, bath salt, scrub, loofah, slippers, etc. Plus a thank you card. For the bridesmaids, who are my nieces and young (12 yrs, & 13 yrs old but who look much older! haha) I'm getting those white canvas totes that say "Bridesmaid" on them & filling them with pretty hair pins & other knick knacks. But I'm stuck on the parents! Any suggestions?
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as each of my siblings and i were married we struggled with the very question you have raised. two of us bought them a water globe one has a bride and groom dancing while the other one has an older couple dancing. they both play a pretty little tune and they sit on their dresser. another one of us bought them an antique mirror - not a huge one - but one with a different shape to it and that sits in the entry hall. our brother and his wife bought them a weekend get-away but they have a fair bit of money and could afford to do that. my other sister started my parents on 'willow' ware and she adds to the set on special occasions like christmas, anniversaries etc. we all made sure that our parents have lots of wedding photos and wouldn't think of calling those a thank you gift but mum and dad both often commented they didn't have the 'perfect' album for the photos so when i got married we found a beautiful wooden photo album. the cover of the album is made of teak and has an square 5x7 opening on the front cover to accommodate a picture so we put mum and dad's wedding photo in that~and now they have all the family wedding photos in one place. it all takes some thought but eventually you'll find the perfect thank you for them! good luck and happy wedding!
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VDAY gifts - where should I sell them?

HI ALL: Happy Holidays, New 2010 to ALL!! I have a small online florist and catering business, that I just started. with V-Day coming up soon, I was hoping to sell more of a basket set florist and truffle choclate. any ideas of where I should go besides online? Can I go into local stores and try to see if they will buy them? Thanks, and happy VDAY soon! ps; i am still advertising online,, but, want to avoid the delivery, etc..... charges.... like i said, just started, dont have much money.... i'm looking for more ideas of places to go, can i go to like a hotel, or mall or something?>>> thanks.
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If it were me I would find a empty lot wear something cute have my friends help. I would even sell on corner I am serious.
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wedding gifts?

we have two weddings coming up; one is for a couple 27-30 years old they have lived together for 3 years and everything on their regestries is $100 or more. the bride is the daughter of my mom's co-worker so we dont want to spend so much money for a single candle holder. we are thinking of putting together a picnic basket for them, they are going camping for the honeymoon. any ideas? the other wedding is for my aunt she is 45 and the guy she is marrying is 50. they did not register anywhere. so i don't know what they want but if anyone has any ideas i would like some help.
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a picnic basket is a good idea because it is creative and is a gift that would mean something to them because you put thought into your gift. plus it will be perfect for their honeymoon ( although a camping trip doesnt sound like an ideal honeymoon to me lol but whatever soots them!) cash or gift card. gift card could be to restaraunt that they both enjoy.
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Christmass gifts help!?

I know it is kinda early but i am trying to get my Christmas's shopping done early this year. Please help me with the following: 1) what do i get for my 13 year old cousin? She likes music and reading but i want to do something creative. She is kinda a tom boy. 2) My dad. He likes football. 3) My mom. This year i want to MAKE her a basket this year. But i have no idea what to put in it. I want it to be creative but easy. I rather not put stuff like cookies or flowers in it. And it should be Christmas's. Also if anyone has tips to make the basket I would love to hear them. 4) what should i get someone that is into golf? If you can answer all or even one of the above i would very much appreciate it! Thanks!
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Oh my god, I know that situation way too well. It's the only thing I despise about the holidays - that and well, the present wrapping. check out this website - www.gifts.com It is very reliable and trustworthy. You won't be disappointed. They have gifts that match your budget, occasion, recipient, and even your recipient's personality! It's Absolutely phenomenal, just check it out - enough said.
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in law easter gifts...........?

so my mom always made an easter basket for me even as i grew up and got married - but i am easy and still love candy, so it wasnt too difficult... i would love to make a simple and nice easter basket for my in laws who are off the boat italian, and in their 60s... i have NO IDEA what to put in it... they are picky about food and candy, my FIL drinks a lot, my MIL does not... help...
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Bunny droppings.
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Would the christian god send me to hell in a hand basket for this?

(1) ~Healing my loved ones with herbs and oils? (2) ~Loving Giaia( the earth)? (3) ~ Wearing a pendant of my choice that has nothing to do with satan? (4) ~ Seeing the good in all people? (5) ~Doing what i can to make the world a better place? (6) ~Using Prayer to affect my life and that of my loved ones for good? (7) ~Cherishing all the gifts my human body has? (8) ~Marking the change of the seasons with celebrations and rituals? (9) ~Recognising that all paths lead to diety? (10 Giving thanks to the creator of this wonderfull world? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*… Because i see nothing wrong with what i do~Yet some delight in telling me i will go to hell for this!? So what do you think?
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Hummm I think I'd include a few bottles of wine & some good company - & we'll skip over the wall to the Summerlands instead. Darling - live your life as honerablely as you can - respect others (even if they fail to return it) and do the best you can with what you have. Your Kama'll judge you a lot better than their Dogma. Personally I'd prefer to see the Kama run OVER the Dogma but.... Be safe. .
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Christmas Gifts???

What can you give parents that is for both of them, thats not household nor a basket with chocs, alcohol etc ?
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Gift certificate to a nice restaurant they like.
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Do guys like when women buy them gifts?

I have a friend who I bought some expensive basket ball tickets to a championship game for . I have been flirting with him latley, so I am hoping he response well. I do not want to go with him and figured he could take one of the guys he works with. We were talking one night and he mentioned he liked the sport and he and a co-worker wanted to go but needed tickets. I bought him tickets he could never afford, so do you think he will be happy?
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Sure, everyone loves gifts but guys will take advantage of that luxery and in time could end up scamming you or have you paying for everythig. Beware.
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Yeah Christmas Gifts Again PLEASE HELP!!?

Well i have already decided on getting my grandma a little wicker basket that i made and then i got loads of straw to fill it, and i was wondering if anyone had any good ideas of stuff to put inside? Such as bubble bath and chocolate i don't know. Then i am totally stuck on what to get my grandad. i totally dont want to get my grandma a better present than him cause that'll make him feel crap. So any ideas? Thanks. :) xxxx,
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Maybe you could get them a joint gift basket, with a fun movie they could both enjoy and some beef jerky/popcorn/candy? Or your granddad might like a nice razor and shaving cream...I would go with a scented candle from Bath and Body Works...Godiva chocolate...some hand lotion, esp. the Bliss brand is very good. I would skip bubble bath since not a lot of people do take actual baths these days...big fluffy socks would be fun!
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Sympathy gifts?

My friend's daughter passed away and I'd like to do something in recognition of her. I considered flowers, but was told by a friend that in her experience as the grieving family member that you get many of those and that many were redonated or thrown out. What would be another good idea to just show I care? I am considering a nice fruit basket, but are there any other creative ideas? I had the suggestion of a monetary donation to the family, but I'm not sure my friend would be comfortable with that.
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How old was the daughter? If she was young, I would say something like a beautiful angel ornament or other angelic knicknack to help your friend remember her daughter. Or maybe a cat or dog to have a warm being to hold and cuddle...
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Bridesmaids gifts Ideas?

I was thinking of doing this for they bridal party getting a nice basket and decorating with ribbon and putting in the basket Body Spray Bubble Bath Shower Gel,Body Lotion,Wash Cloth,Bath Puff,And a votive candle. My mother says if i do that the girls will get offended and say what do you think we are dirty. What are some other ideas that are cheap and not a lot of money as money will be tight.
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First of all, never get something engraved with your name on it for them...omg....that's some funky wedding planning. I love your idea. You might want to amp it up a bit by putting something personalized and non-lotiony (lol) in each basket to show that they are individuals. For example, if Kelly loves teas, stick in some nice unique tea flavors. Or Rose could get some chocolate truffles, etc. If someone collects turtles, put in a nice ceramic turtle. I just think because the idea is so common, it would go a long way to make them more personal. But they're great gifts, which is why they're so common!
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Will bush's $700 billion bailout be a Patriot Act-style power grab hastily passed by Congress without debate?

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/218341.php There will be a bums rush just like when Bush tried to pressure Congress into passing the Protect America Act. They will wait until right before the election and try and jam the Democratic party up and say that if they do nothing then we are all going to Hell in a hand basket. There will be nothing good about this plan unless you are a big banking and insurance CEO. What a surprise! ... We're in a crisis which gives the Bush Administration an opportunity to push legislation through Congress with little or no debate. In six months from now, how many "little surprises" are we going to find out about? Gifts to the industry or Bush Administration that got inserted into a bill that was approved without being read -- let alone, thoroughly examined -- by most members of Congress. I agree something needs to be done but do we really trust the people that brought us this mess to develop an optimal solution?
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I believe in the possibility this is deeper than you are suggesting. Perhaps the Patriot Act was the civil rights power grab, and this is the economic power grab. You have just witnessed the end of capitalism (at least for the moment) in this country. The government now owns half of our houses, and has a level of control over a vast majority of our investment accounts, business insurance, even our car insurance. We are now a socialist country with elements of fascism. This is the neo-conservative revolution.
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What should I get my bf of 1yr for Christmas?

i want to get my boyfriend of one year something good for Christmas and i have an idea or two, but then again i'm horrible at picking out gifts for guys. he's 15 (i'm 14) and we've been going out for a year as of 11-10. he likes -military stuff (he wants to join the AF) -harley davidson -Dennis Leary -guns -video games (xbox360... he's such a dork) -war -golf -guinness junk (he's irish *rolls eyes*) -rock music -The Lonely Island -dogs -politics/conservative stuff i'm trying to put down anything and everything, but i'll stop there. i was thinking about getting him Dennis Leary's book "Why We Suck" for his birthday (a few weeks before Christmas) and an Iraqi coin from productsforgood.com for Christmas... but i'm not sure. last year i baked him a huge basket of everything imaginable, so i wasn't planning on cooking him anything. if anyone has any ideas about what to get him (that's reasonably priced), what they have gotten from their gfs, or what you've bought your bf, please let me know! nothing slutty or sexual please :) thanks!!!!
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get a picture of you and him and frame it =) memories are for ever ? --laura
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Now, do you really believe you have seen such a "Night Before Christmas" ? ?

A Papua New Guinea Christmas poem. Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house all the geckoes were stirring, but no little mouse. The stockings were hung on the wash basket's rim, in hopes that the washer would soon work again. When out on waigani there rose such a clatter. A PMV engine, its innards did splatter. A little old man in a jolly red suit, climbed down from the cab, gave the fender a boot. He laughed to the heavens--a hysterical sound-- then sat and chewed beetlenut, glancing around. My eye he did spy--peeking down from our porch, and he winked and he grinned and he asked for a torch. I said it had sold in our go-finish sale, "I missed it," he cried, and his face did grow pale. I rushed him a beer, and his cheeks they did glow. He fingered his nose and he gave it a blow. Then he raised up his head and gave such a whistle, eight rascals appeared, with the speed of a missile. They stole all my money and tied me up right, while the red-suited man, drank my beer and got tight. Then flicking a sign at the rascals to go, he danced toward the dark, stomping hard on my toe. And I heard his mad cry, as he went out of sight. "That'll teach you, good shepherd, stay in Christmas night." ######################################… Glossary: Beetlenut--The nut of the Betel Palm. Widely used in the South Pacific, by everyone from 9-90. This nut, when chewed with lime, releases a narcotic and causes copius amounts of carmine tinted saliva which its users spit everywhere. Geckoes--Small Lizards that make a call that sounds like someone tapping on glass. Go-finish--Expatriate teachers usually have a 3 year contract. In Pidgin, when the contract is complete they are said to "go finish." They usually sell everything they can for cash, rather than paying to ship it halfway round the world. PMV--Public Moter Vehicle. The Bus/Taxi of PNG. These are mini-buses, licensed to drive within specific areas and pick up as many passengers as they can cram in. They are ill-kept and usually run on a mixture of Diesel, Kerosene, and used motor oil, to save money. PNG--Papua New Guinea. Rascals--Gangs of young unemployed males, who make their living robbing people. Torch--Flashlight. ######################################… May your holidays be creative and your gifts many.
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GOOD ONE!
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fun question, would you date me?

ok so there's no pic sorry there might be one on a previous Q but i dunno :) Im 15 and bisexual but i only am attracted to girls so i guess i could be lez hehe i live in Australia and i have an accent im a really love to cuddle and show my affection for my loved one every day with cute gifts or just random hugs im not shy but not a loud mouth and love life and try to live it as well as i can green eyes, light brown and blondish hair that ringlets but i straighten it too love music-hip hop, rap pretty much all i love my family sooo much and am family oriented i dont like to eat out :/ im 162 cm and ive stop growing i set goals and do my best to complete them im kinda naught ;) lol and i dont smoke, take drugs or get wasted...often i want to be a Psychologist, actress, model i love sports like surfing and basket ball and im fit too :) im good at art, school and i love shoppin and im girly but i like to get dirty as well :)
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You sound so sweet and very tempting I am sure you are going to make some lucky girl very happy xxx
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Guys and Gals: What would you do if your significant other was like this?

If you spent your time and money doing small things for your significant other and your he or she never did anything special for you? How would you feel? Would you talk to him/her about it, say you were disappointed or just let it be? Examples: Making him/her an easter basket. Sending him/her good morning text messages every single morning. Texting him/her everyday when you get out of school to say bye since they have to go into school when you get out. Surprising him/her with small gifts or their favorite candy every once in a while. Or anything like that. How would you handle that situation.
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Just talk to him about what each of you expects/needs/wants out of your relationship. Then mention that you would like to have more effort on his part (let him decide "what" it is that he would do, as it means nothing if it doesn't come from the heart). Try not to compare all of what you do vs. what he does NOT do.. Some people just don't think of doing all those things (like myself) but still love the person they are in a relationship. We all are different, and remember he is not a mind reader.=)
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What to get my boyfriend for Valentine's Day?

We've been together for 8 months. He loves football (his absolute favorite), basketball and golf. He enjoys sport video games as well and I have already bought him a video game for Christmas. I always buy him football things (his bday and extras for Christmas gifts), like his favorite team memorabilia and beer mugs/shot glasses and all that, so I'm not sure if I want to do something like that again. I was thinking basketball game tickets but they're kind of expensive. So if that fails, I was also thinking a movie basket and get some movie things but I don't know if that's corny or stupid; he is 22. And I don't want to make anything. Any other ideas would be appreciated.
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What's a movie basket? I think every man wants his gf to get him a shirt that she thinks would look hot on him. Or cologne (but that can be expensive... you can get a small one though). If he's a clean freak you can get him a set of men's facial cleansers and creams.. my bf loved that. A watch if he doesn't have one.. but that can be expensive too.
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Does your MIL do this to you? I'm so sick of it. Now she's making me second guess myself.?

I finished Christmas shopping today for my kids and thought I did pretty good. Since they love hunting around the house looking for their gifts, my mother-in-law keeps them at her house. I just brought the things I bought this morning over, and she told me "Wow, this is all you're getting them? Why did you take-in the extra 3 kids if you would have to sacrifice things for your real children?" I thought I did good considering we have 8 children this year instead of 5. So the question: Is she right? Or is she just trying to make me feel bad? 13 year old: silver Tiffany bracelet black Uggs Coach purse Wii Fit picture frames for room 10 year old: digital camera brown Uggs new bike DDR Hottest Party 2 (for Wii) scrapbooking kit 7 yscrap-booking for room (the only reason she's getting it is because my husband has a bunch of points from work and used it to get a new tv FREE) Disney's Hannah Montana DVD Game Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House Hannah Montana Wii Game Wild Planet Hyper Dash Game 6 year old: American Girl Doll karoke machine Wild Plkaraokeyper Jump Game Apples to Apples Kids Learning Journey Desktop PC 5 year old: Power Wheels Barbie Jammin' Jeep LeapFrog Leapster Learning System LeapFrog Leapster Game: Dora the Explorer -Wildlife Rescue Moon Sand Treasure Kingdom Totally Me! Ultimate Jewelry Workshop 3 year old: Disney Princess 12" Girl's Bicycle FisherPrice Kid Tough Digital Camera Fish Price Kid Tough DVD Player (got it 40% off this morning!) Cranium Hullabaloo Noddleboro Picnic Basket Manners Game 3 year old: Girl's Grow N' Go Bicycle FisherPrice Kid Tough Digital Camera FP3 Player Twister Hopscotch The Cat in the Hat I Can Do That! 16 month old: Eco-Friendly Rocking Caterpillar Ride-On Plush Rocker Vtech V.Smile Baby Infant Development System Vtech Roll and Learn Driver FisherPrice Roll-a-Rounds Listen-Up-Rounds Animal Friends Stacking Rings (made by TAGGIES)
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I'm very impressed with the list of what you got for all of the kids. It looks as if you spent a lot of time and thought in selecting what you thought that they would really like and cherish. As for the Mother-in-Law: I would have your husband discuss the situation with her, and mention to her that it is not fair for her to single out a particular group to give gifts to, or not. The older kids (5 and up) are old enough to realize who is getting gifts, and WHY the others are being excluded. Therefore, my advice (all $.02 of it), is that either EVERYONE has a package to open (with some sort of gift inside, price not important), or NOBODY has a gift. Don't pretend, and get something, hauling it over there. Just inform her that you AND HER SON have made the decision to adopt / take in / foster these children, and BOTH of you have decided to love them as your own. But your husband needs to have this conversation with her, and present this as a JOINT decision. And if she persists, your husband can always inform her that until she can accept ALL of your children, NONE of them will be visiting. Good Luck.
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For my parents anniversary.... any help!?

Alright, so my parent's 16 year anniversary is coming up (OMG, it's crazy). I have a blurred vision of what I want to do.... At night, we escort them out to our small rowboat, where flashlights are lit, a picnic basket sits for dinner, and me and my brothers' presents are inside; they have a romantic evening out on the boat! I'm using SMILEBOX for a happy aniversary CD, and I want to show it to them on the boat. How can I do that when they're ON A BOAT? And do you have any other suggestions to put on the boat to make it romantic? Or any homemade gifts I can make them? Thank you! :P
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Put them on the boat and get out of their view... Let nature takes its course... If you want to give them something and see their reactions, just give it to them before the boatride. Because they will be busy during and/or after the boatride...
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