Q. My sister has a really hard time thinking up gift ideas because she is very practical. She is not like normal teenage girls - she hates makeup, isn't into fashion things, and doesn't fawn over any celebrities. She enjoys writing, drawing, painting, singing, drumming, etc. She likes worship music - suggestions for any specific worship bands? Her favorite TV show is My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. She likes video games, but can't find any good ones (she hates violence/gore, language, etc.); her favorites are Super Smash Brothers Brawl and Halo Reach. Her favorite animal is a dog/wolf, her favorite authors are Robert Liparulo and Wayne Thomas Batson, and she really likes Scotland and Ireland (she nearly peed her pants when she watched Brave and saw Celtic Thunder in concert).
On a side note, do any of you have inspiration for my sister? She has at least 20 books right now, all ideas in progress, and would like inspiration. :)
Thank you to anyone who can help! As some of my favorite people say, you can't get medicine unless you ask for it!
On a side note, do any of you have inspiration for my sister? She has at least 20 books right now, all ideas in progress, and would like inspiration. :)
Thank you to anyone who can help! As some of my favorite people say, you can't get medicine unless you ask for it!
A. Well she likes both Nintendo and Halo. Seems the best compatible idea in the video game department is the Wii U. Personally, I bought it and it is pretty interesting with the game pad and all. Plays all the Wii stuff too. Considering she already is in the hands of an xbox, this generally is up in the air. It does play CoD: Black Ops, Mass Effect, and Assassin's creed just like the Xbox and PS3 but then, they are violent. But then, so is Halo. The Wii U is pretty expensive, ranging from $300 to $350 dollars, tax not included. Also if your willing to buy a game with it, that too furthers the price on it.
Considering My Little Pony: FiM became pretty famous, the season 1 set is actually coming to DVD pretty soon. It is possible it may even be out now. Hot Topic is also supporting My Little Pony, having a ton of possible purchasable items regarding the show so you can get her some stuff there. Also Hot Topic sells video game related clothing there too, so if you find some of her favorites you can go there as well. Hot Topic is generally found in shopping malls, by the way.
If her favorite authors are Robert Liparulo and Wayne Thomas Batson, Then it is clear to get something that co-relates with them. Guess you'll have to do some research on what she has of them already.
As for the rest, I can't really think of anything relating to do with Scotland and Ireland. The movie Brave did already came out on DvD / Blu ray. So you could go pick that up too!
Your sister just so happens to like things that I know about, so if there is any other details or information you need to know, you can email! :D
Hope you find the right gift!
Considering My Little Pony: FiM became pretty famous, the season 1 set is actually coming to DVD pretty soon. It is possible it may even be out now. Hot Topic is also supporting My Little Pony, having a ton of possible purchasable items regarding the show so you can get her some stuff there. Also Hot Topic sells video game related clothing there too, so if you find some of her favorites you can go there as well. Hot Topic is generally found in shopping malls, by the way.
If her favorite authors are Robert Liparulo and Wayne Thomas Batson, Then it is clear to get something that co-relates with them. Guess you'll have to do some research on what she has of them already.
As for the rest, I can't really think of anything relating to do with Scotland and Ireland. The movie Brave did already came out on DvD / Blu ray. So you could go pick that up too!
Your sister just so happens to like things that I know about, so if there is any other details or information you need to know, you can email! :D
Hope you find the right gift!
What is a good birthday gift from Ireland?
Q. My brother's birthday is coming up very soon, and I am currently living in Ireland and wanted to send him something from here. Also, his girlfriend's birthday is right after his, so I'll send her something too. What are some good Irish gifts to send? I wanted to make him sort of a gift basket with all sorts of different Irish alcohols, (Guinness, Beamish, Murpheys, Bulmers..) but I don't think you can ship alcohol easily. Any ideas? It's his 21st. Also, I'll probably get a small souvenir for my little brother too. Any suggestions on that? Thanks!
A. I would definately recommend a claddagh ring for your brothers girlfriend, it's the most traditional Irish gift for women. tell her when she wears it, that the bottom of the heart should point towards the back of her hand to show she is in love with someone( this is very traditional ) if a girl is single then the heart should point towards the finger tip.
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for your brothers, there are lots of souvenir shops around, the gift basket is a good idea but you don't have to send alcohol.
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for your brothers, there are lots of souvenir shops around, the gift basket is a good idea but you don't have to send alcohol.
What are the best places in Ireland to see?
Q. I want to go to Ireland but i dont know that much about where to go i just know I absolutley love Irish dancing. I love to shop and i want to learn more about their culture so where are the best places in Ireland to go?
A. Well if I was planning the not-over-touristy, not-too-dreary trip to Ireland with the interests you have here's what I would do:
The Irish Dancing:
Attend the 'Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann' run every year and get a dose of dancers, musicians from all parts of ireland and ages. 'World Fleadh' run every year in Portlaoise is the over-commercialised equivalent of the Fleadh Cheoil but you could opt for this if dates/locations worked out better.
There are one or two Irish dancing sources in or near Dublin. They tend to attract large group bookings (look up three rock, arlington hotel, johnnie fox's) and if you are travelling alone and trying to get the authentic experience I would opt for Fleadh Cheoil.
Shopping:
Well the bigger the town/city the better the shopping in general terms and you don't say what you might be after but if you have the moolah then there are plenty of places in the Grafton St area in Dublin after arriving here or just before you leave. However to pick one place for shopping and culture and convenient location I would opt for Galway or Kilkenny for a day or two out if coming in through Dublin. If landing in Shannon Bunratty is popular for so-called authentic Irish experience but then so is kissing a 'god knows what/who else has kissed' Blarney stone to get the gift of the gab.
Cultural:
Cultural knowledge implicates history and I guess if you visited Newgrange, Glendalough and Kilmainham Gaol you would get a broad idea of some important aspects of history. If you had more time I would recommend Trim Castle and to get away from the Dublin-centred base try Dingle and Connemara (need car for those destinations but I usually find that any place of interest you can't get to bus/train can be just as good if just for the feeling that maybe just maybe noone but you knows of the place!)
Two weeks of highlights could be Dublin - shop till you drop around south city centre area, visit Kilmainham Gaol, night out in a micro-brewery like The Porter-House in Temple-Bar (for that modern Ireland pub idea without being inundated with stag and hens) perhaps complemented by some market-style shopping in South Great Georges St or Temple Bar. Explore Stephen's Green area. For more culture in Dublin City itself visit the IFI and there may just be an arty Irish film on or you could buy an Irish-focused DVD for watching back home from HMV on Grafton St.
Take a couple of days out to visit Kilkenny, Glendalough and Newgrange while based in Dublin then choose some spontaneous exploration of a west of Ireland area for the rest of the holiday, get to an island if you can but whatever you do in the West of Ireland just loiter around in places your heart says you should and don't itinerise this part of the holiday.
Oh yeah throw Fleadh Cheoil in there too of course if the dates work. Finally I don't know where you are from but if they have that Rose of Tralee competition in your neck of the woods and as tacky as it may sound there is apparently enjoyment had in going to Tralee around the time of the competition but it isn't for me.
Television/Film to keep an eye out for if you get a rainy day, sorry WHEN you get that rainy day/week/month (or even as preparation) - The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Michael Collins, The Brylcreem Boys (Jean Butler of Riverdance fame dances a little in this wartime Ireland film), The Late Late Show (hit and miss though at times), naturally Roddy Doyle trilogy films like The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van. Good Irish comedy could include Father Ted, early Killinoskully TV series, Waking Ned, Man about Dog, most things that have Brendan Gleeson (actually In Bruges which is really a story about London Irish gangsters but was written and directed by Neil McDonagh from Dublin is worth watching too if you haven't seen it yet. More thought-provoking films to do with Ireland could include Some Mother's Son, The Garage perhaps and The General.
Hope that gives you some ideas.
The Irish Dancing:
Attend the 'Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann' run every year and get a dose of dancers, musicians from all parts of ireland and ages. 'World Fleadh' run every year in Portlaoise is the over-commercialised equivalent of the Fleadh Cheoil but you could opt for this if dates/locations worked out better.
There are one or two Irish dancing sources in or near Dublin. They tend to attract large group bookings (look up three rock, arlington hotel, johnnie fox's) and if you are travelling alone and trying to get the authentic experience I would opt for Fleadh Cheoil.
Shopping:
Well the bigger the town/city the better the shopping in general terms and you don't say what you might be after but if you have the moolah then there are plenty of places in the Grafton St area in Dublin after arriving here or just before you leave. However to pick one place for shopping and culture and convenient location I would opt for Galway or Kilkenny for a day or two out if coming in through Dublin. If landing in Shannon Bunratty is popular for so-called authentic Irish experience but then so is kissing a 'god knows what/who else has kissed' Blarney stone to get the gift of the gab.
Cultural:
Cultural knowledge implicates history and I guess if you visited Newgrange, Glendalough and Kilmainham Gaol you would get a broad idea of some important aspects of history. If you had more time I would recommend Trim Castle and to get away from the Dublin-centred base try Dingle and Connemara (need car for those destinations but I usually find that any place of interest you can't get to bus/train can be just as good if just for the feeling that maybe just maybe noone but you knows of the place!)
Two weeks of highlights could be Dublin - shop till you drop around south city centre area, visit Kilmainham Gaol, night out in a micro-brewery like The Porter-House in Temple-Bar (for that modern Ireland pub idea without being inundated with stag and hens) perhaps complemented by some market-style shopping in South Great Georges St or Temple Bar. Explore Stephen's Green area. For more culture in Dublin City itself visit the IFI and there may just be an arty Irish film on or you could buy an Irish-focused DVD for watching back home from HMV on Grafton St.
Take a couple of days out to visit Kilkenny, Glendalough and Newgrange while based in Dublin then choose some spontaneous exploration of a west of Ireland area for the rest of the holiday, get to an island if you can but whatever you do in the West of Ireland just loiter around in places your heart says you should and don't itinerise this part of the holiday.
Oh yeah throw Fleadh Cheoil in there too of course if the dates work. Finally I don't know where you are from but if they have that Rose of Tralee competition in your neck of the woods and as tacky as it may sound there is apparently enjoyment had in going to Tralee around the time of the competition but it isn't for me.
Television/Film to keep an eye out for if you get a rainy day, sorry WHEN you get that rainy day/week/month (or even as preparation) - The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Michael Collins, The Brylcreem Boys (Jean Butler of Riverdance fame dances a little in this wartime Ireland film), The Late Late Show (hit and miss though at times), naturally Roddy Doyle trilogy films like The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van. Good Irish comedy could include Father Ted, early Killinoskully TV series, Waking Ned, Man about Dog, most things that have Brendan Gleeson (actually In Bruges which is really a story about London Irish gangsters but was written and directed by Neil McDonagh from Dublin is worth watching too if you haven't seen it yet. More thought-provoking films to do with Ireland could include Some Mother's Son, The Garage perhaps and The General.
Hope that gives you some ideas.
What gift should i give to my host family?
Q. im going to france this summer and im staying with a host family. i still don't know who they are yet but i will find out soon. they said we should bring them a gift, but i have no idea what to bring them. the only thing that comes to my mind is a photo collage of miami, fl (were i live). any suggestions?
A. If there's a tourist office in your city, go down there and see what they have. I bring calendars, chocolates, jewellery, t-shirts to my foreign in-laws, but of course you really shouldn't bring clothes if you don't know the sizes. But photo books are also a nice idea - but that said, go to the tourist shop and see what you find.
As an aside, I brought my mother in Ireland a gift of floating candles in the shape of tulips back from the Netherlands once, she loved them.
As an aside, I brought my mother in Ireland a gift of floating candles in the shape of tulips back from the Netherlands once, she loved them.
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