Q. A friend of the family just came home from the hospital after suffering from pancreatitis. We are going to see him this evening, and I wanted to bring him a get well gift. I was going to bring him food, but he found out he was diabetic while in the hospital, so I'd rather not go that route. Any ideas? (He is in his 50's)
Something under $15 or $20 would be great.
Something under $15 or $20 would be great.
A. a diabetic cook book? i got one when i was diagnosed and i love it :]
i'd steer clear of diabetic chocolates and the like as they produce nasty laxative effects
maybe a hamper of fruit also!
i'd steer clear of diabetic chocolates and the like as they produce nasty laxative effects
maybe a hamper of fruit also!
Would you be able to help with gift ideas for ice fishing?
Q. My hubby loves ice fishing, I would like some small gift ideas for him, under $25. I do not fish and have no idea what most of the stuff on GanderMountain.com is used for! Can you help me with some stuff you would like to receive?
A. Well, it would help if we had an idea of what Mr. Melissa already HAS. Everyone needs an auger and a pole. A gear sled is handy, too, and a tacklebox full of stuff, but those things would cost more than 25 bones and he should have most of it anyway. If you're shooting for the under-$25 mark, I'm sure there are several things you could get him that he can use. First thing you do, consider a gift card to a sporting goods store or site that carries high-quality gear. You mentioned GanderMountain.com. Looks like a good site. If that's where he gets stuff, maybe you could just get him a gift card or certificate there?
If gift cards are just too impersonal or if he really wants some present to open, the next thing you do, you head to Cabella's, Bass Pro Shops, or any other reputable sporting good store and find a clerk who knows about ice fishing. He doesn't have to be an expert -- as long as he knows SOMEthing about the topic you can get some good info out of him. And you don't even have to buy anything there -- just browse and get yourself educated, then you can shop for stuff online. I am not that into ice fishing and I don't have much gear, so my wish list might differ from Mr. Melissa's, but, here you go:
A pack of Gitzit or Lindy ice fishing lures ($10 - $20)
I assume you know what lures are -- guys always want more lures, but get the kind HE wants. Maybe you can look in his tackle box or as one of his buddies. Brand matters.
Seat bucket ($10 - $25)
This is basically a 5-gallon bucket that can be used to hold stuff but it's a seat, too.
Small Plano tackle boxes ($5 - $10)
Little gear boxes are always welcome. Sometimes they come with stuff in em. I like Plano myself, for lots of kinds of fishing and other stuff besides fishing.
Tip-ups or rod holders ($15 - $30)
A rod holder does what it says -- holds your rod. Stick it in the ice and you can drink your coffee with both hands. A tip-up is a device that you attach a fishing rod to when a fish takes the lure or bait on the other end, a flag or some kind of indicator "tips up." It lets you leave a rod unattended some distance away so that you'll see when a fish is on. Some guys have them and use them, some don't have them but would use them if they had some.
Chipper/dipper ($10-$30)
This is a little thing that looks like it might have come from the kitchen -- looks like a scooper of some sort, but it's used to scoop slush out of your fishing hole and chip away accumulated ice.
Now, if you check out that stuff and conclude that he already has plenty of those things, consider stuff that is not necessarily fishing related but will be used for ice fishing. Heavy glove shells, fingerless mittens, wool socks, headlamp flashlight, gators (nylon boot leggings), or crampons (things that strap to winter boots that give you traction) could all be bought for less than $25. Any outerwear would be appreciated (hat, scarf, balaclava, UnderArmor). Ice fishermen always need a can of day-glo orange or green spray paint -- it's good to spray on your rod holders, dippers, boxes, etc., so you don't lose it in the snow.
Hope that helps!
If gift cards are just too impersonal or if he really wants some present to open, the next thing you do, you head to Cabella's, Bass Pro Shops, or any other reputable sporting good store and find a clerk who knows about ice fishing. He doesn't have to be an expert -- as long as he knows SOMEthing about the topic you can get some good info out of him. And you don't even have to buy anything there -- just browse and get yourself educated, then you can shop for stuff online. I am not that into ice fishing and I don't have much gear, so my wish list might differ from Mr. Melissa's, but, here you go:
A pack of Gitzit or Lindy ice fishing lures ($10 - $20)
I assume you know what lures are -- guys always want more lures, but get the kind HE wants. Maybe you can look in his tackle box or as one of his buddies. Brand matters.
Seat bucket ($10 - $25)
This is basically a 5-gallon bucket that can be used to hold stuff but it's a seat, too.
Small Plano tackle boxes ($5 - $10)
Little gear boxes are always welcome. Sometimes they come with stuff in em. I like Plano myself, for lots of kinds of fishing and other stuff besides fishing.
Tip-ups or rod holders ($15 - $30)
A rod holder does what it says -- holds your rod. Stick it in the ice and you can drink your coffee with both hands. A tip-up is a device that you attach a fishing rod to when a fish takes the lure or bait on the other end, a flag or some kind of indicator "tips up." It lets you leave a rod unattended some distance away so that you'll see when a fish is on. Some guys have them and use them, some don't have them but would use them if they had some.
Chipper/dipper ($10-$30)
This is a little thing that looks like it might have come from the kitchen -- looks like a scooper of some sort, but it's used to scoop slush out of your fishing hole and chip away accumulated ice.
Now, if you check out that stuff and conclude that he already has plenty of those things, consider stuff that is not necessarily fishing related but will be used for ice fishing. Heavy glove shells, fingerless mittens, wool socks, headlamp flashlight, gators (nylon boot leggings), or crampons (things that strap to winter boots that give you traction) could all be bought for less than $25. Any outerwear would be appreciated (hat, scarf, balaclava, UnderArmor). Ice fishermen always need a can of day-glo orange or green spray paint -- it's good to spray on your rod holders, dippers, boxes, etc., so you don't lose it in the snow.
Hope that helps!
What gift ideas would a cat lover want?
Q. Under $10. 15$ at the most. My sister is a cat lover, and I want to get her a thank you gift. She loves cats. Any ideas?
A. I too am a cat lover and have had cats for many years. I also worked as a volunteer for a humane association, cats and kittens were my specialty. I would like to recommend an item that I discovered at a cat show 15 years ago. Every cat and cat person that I have recommended to has loved it. It's called the Miracle Beam Laser Cat Toy, available at
PetSmart $7.99. It's pure fun !
PetSmart $7.99. It's pure fun !
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