Sympathy Gift Ideas?A close friend (she's 40) just lost her father to cancer. She is receiving condolences of plants, flowers and food. I want to do something for her or give her something unique. Does anyone have any ideas as to what to do for her, or what to give her?
Saying That Goes with Empty Box Gift of Encouragement or Comfort?Does anyone know the saying that goes with a "gift" that is just something wrapped (empty box, piece of wood, etc.)? It is meant to be given to someone who needs comforting or encouragement.Thanking all in advance.
Daughter Regifting To Mother?I'm confused. My question is: how do I take it if my daughter for Christmas birthdays or events will buy everyone else and buys me, or gives me something that someone gave her and that she didn't want or something cheap. She has a husband, a good job and I am a widow with very little income, but I so go out of my way to buy her nice pricey gifts, and through this she acts so nonchalant.
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend?What do I get my skater boyfriend? He's into skateboards and art. I already got him a penny board that he always wanted, but I also want to buy him something else. We have been together for like 3 months and it's going good.
Going Away Gift?My Japanese friend has lived in America for 3 years, but she will be returning to Japan. I want to buy her a meaningful (but inexpensive) goodbye gift.
Gift for Couple Who Has Everything?I have a friend who literally has everything. As an aside I knew her back then, when she scrubbed toilets and rented a room. Times changed though. She and her husband live in a 10K mansion. She and her husband have an annual holiday party. I would like to send them something a bit different.
Making a Friendship Package?Years ago, there was a package that you could make that held an elastic, an eraser, Hershey Kisses, and a few other things that had a poem that went with it. Does anyone have the information and what went into the package?
Gift Ideas for New Boyfriend?I have a boyfriend and we were the couple that are best friends and it just led to a relationship. So we've hung out a lot and it's a good relationship, but our 1 month anniversary is coming up.
Gift for Best Friend on Cheerleading Squad?I need a cheer gift for my best friend. Our school colors are purple, black, and silver. Any ideas?
Surprise Gift for a Friend?I am 21 years old, but unfortunately something went wrong between my mom and myself. There is a lady who is living in Canada, she doesn't have daughters. So now we are talking everyday and I feel I am not alone anymore because she is my mom.
Sippy Cup for Two Year Old?My nephew will be turning two soon. Would a sippy cup be a good present? Is he too old for a sippy cup?
Saving Money on Shalach Manos?Does anyone have any original ideas for a frugally themed mishloach manos for Purim?
Gift Ideas for 91 Year Old Man?I am about to meet, for the first time, my partner's 91 year-old stepdad. Can you please give me an idea on what to give him? My partner said he is small built, a vegetarian, and likes to live on his own.
Arranging Cookies for a Cookie Exchange?I need ideas for a cookie exchange, how to present the cookies.
Inexpensive Gifts for Male Cheerleaders?As the assistant coach at a local competitive cheer gym I am beginning to think gifts for the holidays. There are 23 kids on the team and 19 of them are girls, 4 are boys.
Gift Ideas for Friend?We haven't meet yet, but we seem to really be hitting it off. What kind of gift should I send to show my interest in him?
Gift Ideas for Girlfriend?I have been dating my girlfriend for less than a year. What are some ideas for the first year gifts?
Comfort Gift Box Letter?About ten years ago I made a comfort box for my mother who was going through a hard time. The comfort box was made up of tiny presents for her to open when she was feeling down. There was a letter that described when to open the presents.
Gift Ideas for an Artistic 19 Year Old Girl?I need help with gifts for an artsy (photography, film, and art) 19 year girl. Any suggestions for gift ideas?
Presenting a Gift of Money?I would like to get an idea on how to present a gift of money to someone. I would like to present it in another way then just putting it in a card.
Gift Ideas for Baptism Sponsors?We are planning to have our second baby baptized soon. Do you have ideas on christening giveaways for sponsors? Thanks for the help!
Baptism Gift Advice?Since I haven't been to a christening or baptism in several years, I was unaware that a gift should have been given. The baptism was 4 days ago. Would it be rude to send a belated, personalized gift to the new parents' home?
English Gift Ideas?I have American friends visiting me in London in a few days, and am looking for a traditional English gift for the 18 year old daughter. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Gift and Card Ideas for Your Pastor?I am needing ideas for cards and gifts for pastors.
Gift Ideas for Boyfriend Who Likes Outdoor Activities?My boyfriend and I have been dating for 8 months in December. He is the hardest person to shop for, I don't know what to get him. He is into snowmobiling and 4 wheeling. Does anybody have any ideas?
Gift Ideas for a Dallas Cowboys Fan?I am trying to find gift ideas for my boyfriend. He is a Dallas Cowboys fan and I am on a limited income.
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas?I need ideas for a small gift for a kindergarten school teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week.
Creative Anniversary Gift for Boyfriend?I want to plan a special day/night for my boyfriend of a year. Our anniversary is coming up on the 12 November. I don't know what to get him as a gift or how to plan the day out. Any ideas?
Message to Accompany Gift of Pen to New Writer?I need a note to write on a gift. The present is a name engraved pen for a friend who starting to write novels. So if you have some ideas what I could write, please share.
Name Ideas for a Carnivorous Plant Club?Can anyone help me find a name for our carnivorous plant club. We are looking for fun, clever names, like: Sticky Fingers or Fly Trappers. Thanks.
Plaque With Message from Father to Son?I am looking for a metal plaque that says my last name on it. It is a plaque a father would give to his son. It says his name and there is a verse that says something to the effect of: when he gave his son his name there was no blemish on it and to guard the name, be proud of it and pass it to your son.
Gift Ideas for School from Former Graduating Class?We will be having our class reunion on April 2010. We need ideas for an inexpensive gift for our school, which is also the venue of our class reunion. We want something that can also be useful for the students. Thanks.
Sending a Package to Afghanistan?Can I send vitamins and body building powders to my husband in Afghanistan?
Gift Ideas for a 100 Year Old Woman?What is a good gift to give a 100 year old woman?
Garage Sale Items for Gift Exchanges
?I belong to clubs that have Christmas gift exchanges. This year I started buying gifts at yard sales etc. Better gifts than I could buy new for the cost limit. I bought some beautiful crystal in a name brand box, and box shows some age.
Gift Ideas for Someone Studying Abroad?My boyfriend is 19 years old, and I am unsure as to what to give him for Christmas. He is currently studying in Venezuela. I have to send him the gift by mail, but I have no ideas. He is a basketball fan, but he cannot play anymore because of a surgery. Any ideas?
Birthday Gift Ideas for a Guitar Player?My boyfriend is turning 23 in a few weeks and I need gift ideas. I'm on a limited budget, but I would really like to do something fun. He loves music and plays the guitar, but I know nothing about guitars and getting him a CD would be pointless. Any ideas?
Good Gift for a Departing Soldier?We are having a small cookout for my cousin who is leaving for the Army in September. What would be a nice gift for him?
Heartfelt Thank You Gift Ideas Needed?I need, from the heart, thank you gifts doubletime. I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer last November and my friends are throwing a huge benefit for my family on Saturday.
Buying a Gift for a New Grandma?A very dear friend of mine is going to be a first time grandma. Instead of buying a gift for the baby or the new mom, I'd like to get a nice gift for grandma. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Buying Friend a Moving Away Gift?My close friend and her husband are moving out of state for the first time. I would like to get her a little moving away happy. Does anyone have any ideas?
Gift Tag Ideas for a Gift Card?I am looking for ideas for a gift tag. I am giving a gift certificate to a spa to my mother for mothers day. She has a lot of problems with her back and I figured a good massage will feel really good to her.
Inexpensive Gifts for Cheerleaders?As the assistant coach for the cheer team at the local high school, I am trying to find an inexpensive gift I can give to the seniors on the squad. We have 9 seniors this year! Last year, we found some small teddy bears at the local drug store that had cheer uniforms on in the school colors.
Making Spirit Gifts for High School Dance Team?My daughter's high school dance team is going to Nationals and I would like to make spirit gifts for the girls (17 of them). Any ideas or thoughts?
Asking People to Bring Frugal Gifts?My daughter is expecting her first child in April. Her friend wants to throw her a baby shower. However, my daughter, her friend, and most of the people being invited to the shower are students.
Small Gift Ideas for Veterans?I am looking for mass gift giving ideas, on a budget. I am planning on going to the hospital on Base to visit veterans for Christmas. I want to take small gifts to give to those we visit. I need ideas for a lot of gifts to be given to the Veterans there.
Poem for Gift Bag of Small Items?As so many others, I am trying to think of cute, cost effective gift ideas! I remember a friend got a really cute and memorable little bag of goodies at her work last year. The bag had things like a Hershey kiss, a piece of string, and a little poem/note for each item in the bag.
12 Days of Christmas Packaging Ideas?Does anyone have any packaging ideas of poems or sayings to go with the 12 days of Christmas?
Buying Presents for Grown Children?I live in a small rural town where pay is low and times are tough right now. I know how much we usually spent on our son for Christmas, but have often thought that we went overboard.
Gift Ideas for 14 Year Old?What is a good gift for a 14 year old?
Gift for Someone Who's Had Hip Replaced?I have a good friend who just had her hip replaced. What could I do for her to pass the time while she is recuperating? I was thinking of a gift box, food etc. Her daughters clean for her. Does any one have any unusual suggestions? Something to brighten her spirits. Maybe something that is not food. Thanks so much. I appreciate any suggestions.
Surprising Someone with a Beach Vacation?I am planning a surprise 50th birthday party for my husband next weekend. I have booked a surprise beach vacation for us in 3 weeks. Does anyone have any original ideas of ways to tell him about it? Any ideas would be really appreciated as I'm running out of time! Thank you!
Giving Teachers Plants As Gifts?Teachers, would you like a potted plant for Christmas? Our children have grown plants all year round and they are looking pretty good. Would these be appropriate Christmas gifts from kiddos or would they just be seen as more work? Thanks for your input.
Gift Ideas For Rainbow Tea Party?What kind of gift can I give to my guest at a rainbow tea party?
Frugal Gifts For Neighbors?I am looking for some good ideas for frugal neighbor gifts this year. I figure if anyone can help me, the thrifyfunners can! Thanks.
Should I Reuse Gift Tissue Paper?Is it considered tacky to reuse gift tissue paper when its wrinkled? Just curious.
Gift Idea for My New Stepson?I am 40 and getting married for the second time in June. My fiance's son is 17 and will graduate in June. He will be the best man in our wedding. Besides that, I was wondering if there is something else I could do, without stepping on his mom's toes, to let him know he is and always will be part of us.
Volunteer Poem Given with Votive Candle?About 10 years ago I received a volunteer gift. It was a clear votive cup with a candle in it. Someone had glued rhinestones to the outside of the votive. A poem was included, something about being a shining volunteer. I have lost the poem and I am wanting to make these up for volunteers. Does anyone have the poem or something similar?
Putting a Small Gift Inside a Big Box?I need help on how to surprise my boyfriend. I got him a ring for X-mas and I want him to think I got him something big. I want to put it inside a big box but I don't want to leave it empty. Can someone one give me some ideas on what to put in the box to fill it up?
Finding a Gift for Husband?What can I buy for a 59 year old man that isn't interested in sports of any kind? And he has too many clothes now. This man is my husband!
Gift ideas For Goddaughter's Confirmation?My goddaughter is having her confirmation in November. I was wondering if anybody has some good gift ideas? I want to give her something meaningful. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
Giving a Trip to Hawaii as a Gift?Giving a Trip to Hawaii as a Gift. I have booked a trip to Hawaii for my boyfriends 22nd birthday/college graduation gift. I have told him that I have a family reunion that week to ensure that he will have the time off of work.
Gift Note Ideas?I need a note or words for a note to write on a gift. I am giving an anonymous gift (a shirt, wal-mart gift card and a few small items) to a student who is a foster child and is having some tough issues to deal with right now.
Little House on the Prairie Gift Ideas?My son is 8 years old. In his class they have been studying "Little House in the big Woods" I think that is what Little House on the Prairie is based on. He has to make a Christmas gift for another child that would be relative to that time, or something homemade like they did.
Gift Ideas for an Artist?What homemade gift do you make for your boyfriend for christmas if he's an artist? Anything that he can use as a tool while painting, drawing, etc. Or any other ideas at all?
Gift Ideas for a Company Christmas Party Gift Exchange?My place of employment is having a Christmas party where you buy or make a gift for about $20. We all pick numbers. We get to pick a present as our number comes up. The person next can take your gift or anyone else's, etc.
Space Theme Gift Ideas?What can I give for gifts that has a "space" theme?
Acceptable Gifts for Soldiers in Iraq?Does anyone know of a website or list of items that soldiers stationed in Iraq are allowed to have? My son-in-law is being deployed to Iraq and we are going to have Christmas early so we can celebrate with him.
When should you give a housewarming gift?Do you give a housewarming gift when a person is renting or when they are purchasing a home?
Prayer for Losing Weight?I was wondering if anyone of there knew of a nice prayer to lose weight? I would like to use it in a gift set I am giving someone.
Teacher of the Year Gift?Any suggestions for a novel, very special gift for a Teacher of the Year who is also a niece?
What to give an outstanding woman?I have a friend who is just super. She is raising 3 young boys, one with a disability, she has a job with headstart...
Gift Ideas For a Business Partner?I have a good business partner, and his birthday is coming in 2 months. I want to get him a great, unusual gift, but I couldn't find anyone who can help me with it. The problem is that I'm busy, and do not have enough time to think about it. I'm ready to pay some money for a good ideas.
Gift Ideas for School Staff?I am on the PTA board and we are trying to figure out a new birthday gift to give staff members this year. Since we have a limited budget and must buy for many, we are trying to keep it inexpensive. Last year we had a poem that came with a bunch of small items.
"The Talented Mr. Ripley" Question?Does anyone know the name of the original french film that the movie" The Talented Mr. Ripley" was based on. I am getting married in a few weeks and want to give it to my bride as a gift as, it is the movie we went to see on our first date.
Gift Ideas for a Blind Woman?Do you have any ideas for types of gifts to give a blind person that has enough money to buy herself anything she could desire? She doesn't wear jewlery or go shopping, so gift cards are not worthwhile. Any suggestions?
Soccer Senior Gifts?I was just given the task of making the 7 Seniors on our soccer team their gift from the team. The last few years other girls on the team did this. I would love some ideas, please. Thank you for your help.
What to give a patient in hospital and his wife?What can you give a friend whose husband is in hospital. He is now paralized from waist down. His wife has stayed by his side for the past few weeks. What kind of gift can I give her to use/enjoy while staying in hospital with him and what can I give him that he may be able to use?
Erin
How to Find the Store When Returning Presents?I am sure other readers have incountered this problem. What do you do with all the Christmas presents that you do not want or need.. Also how do you find the store where they bought the item. My father gave me a full set of National Geographic for the computer.
Need Gift Ideas for a 21 Year Old in the Hospital?I need ideas for a patient who is 21 and had a head trauma case and is now in rehab and needs things to make his stay better
Paula
Housewarming Money Tree?I am having a housewarming celebration. My home is completely furnished with the exception of major appliances. Would it be proper to ask for money or to have a money tree for guests to place their gifts of money?
Gift for a Crafter?My sister-in-law is a crafter. She's always making something. What would be a good gift in the way of supplies? Is there something you crafters always running out of? A new product or tool that would be a good gift?
Gift for a Computer Guy?My brother in law is a real computer-head. That's all he talks about and about all he does. Can anyone think of a good gift for him?
