Sabtu, 27 April 2013

How to prepare an 18 month old boy for....!!!?

Q. I was wondering...How do I attempt to prepare my 18 month old son for a little sister (Who could come at any moment, I am 38 wks).. He's laid his head on my tummy, And I've told him 'Baby is in there' but I don't think he quite grasps it yet, He's also noticed another crib in his room, And has watched us fold and re-fold her clothes and what not, But I was wondering if maybe someone had some cute ideas to maybe help him further understand...Also - was wondering...

I have an 8 year old boy, and an 18 month old boy, I was wondering what a cute 'gift' from the new baby would be for the both of them! :-)

Thanks bunches in advance!!!

A. He is a bit young to grasp the idea. He will fully grasp it once the baby arrives and is not getting the same amount of attention he once had. Prepare for some regression. He will probably be very jealous of the baby because was the center of your world for a long time and he then has to share you. He may start to feel powerless. Make sure, when your daughter arrives, you take time everyday to show you're love. When she is sleeping, read him a story, play a game, and things that show he is the "big boy" (he can help mommy with things, help with the baby...getting a diaper, let him pick out baby's outfit...).

Help him to feel powerful by saying things like "You did that by yourself. Look how high you can climb! You used so many colors on your picture!" Let him know that you notice him. This is a great way to show attention and love and help him to feel powerful and confident. If he keeps getting messages like these, he ease into this easily.

A great gift from the baby would be some “Big Brother” t-shirts. You can also get the little one some books so he has a better idea on what to expect before the baby comes home. My New Baby-Annie Kubler Waiting for Baby-Annie Kubler The New Baby at Your House-Joanna Cole The New Baby-Fred Rogers are some good ones. Best of luck to you and congratulations!


What are some good Christmas gifts for teen boys?
Q. I need some helping finding some inexpensive gifts for a 14 year old boy, any ideas would be great!!! (Besides the call of duty and black op games, he has all those.) Any ideas (: thanks

A. How about any of these things.

BOOKS
Sure Fire (Rich and Jade Series #1) byJack Higgins with Justin Richards

Death Run (Rich and Jade Series #2) by Jack Higgins with Justin Richards

Sharp Shot (Rich and Jade Series #3) by Jack Higgins with Justin Richards

First Strike (Rich and Jade Series #4) by Jack Higgins with Justin Richards

Alex Rider Series by Anthony Horowitz

Young Bond Series by Charlie Higson

Life in the Real World: 5-Minute Devotions for Teens by Eileen Ritter

The Teenager's Guide to the Real World (Illustrated) by Marshall Brain

The Invention Of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick


DVD/BLU-RAY
Super 8

Terminator 2: Judgment Day Skynet Edition

Samurai 7: The Complete Box Set

Trigun: The Complete Series Box Set

Atlas Shrugged Part I

Batman: Year One


MUSIC
Speak Now: World Tour Live - Taylor Swift

Stronger - Kelly Clarkson

Black and White America - Lenny Kravitz

Music From Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

The Beginning - The Black Eyed Peas


VIDEO GAME
Medal Of Honor

Jane's Advance Strike Fighters

Batman: Arkham City

Hulk Hogan's Main Event for Kinect

Disneyland Adventures for Kinect

James Bond: Blood Stone

Mini Ninjas

MySims Sky Heroes

Sims 3


MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
GamePro

Game Informer

The Official Magazine Windows

WWE


Do you have any stocking stuffer ideas for a 8 year old boy?
Q. Id like to make a stocking for my 8 1/2 year old cousin who I really know nothing about. I wil include candy, but what other stuff can I add? I am looking to make a stocking for under 10 bucks, not including candy. So 2-3 dollar ideas would be GREAT

A. Here are some ideas :

Temporary tattoo
Gag gifts - like a whoopee cushion
Glow in the dark star stickers for the ceiling in his bedroom
Small lego gift
Card game like Top Trumps or Uno

Check out this article for these and more ideas:

http://www.squidoo.com/stocking-ideas-for-boys





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What are some gift ideas for meeting my girlfriend's parents for first time?

Q. I am meeting my girlfriend's parents for the first time in under two weeks. I'm not a 'youngin', so I have been down this road before, but 20+ years ago.

What are other gift ideas beyond wine and flowers? For further refinement, we are meeting for dinner in a restaurant.

A. Hey I think you can get them something practical yet personal. For the mom, you can get her a nice pair of gloves. I recommend you check out KinaRosa on Etsy ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/kinarosa ) These gloves are handmade, very high quality. They are unique yet affordable. My mom loves the gloves. I am sure it'll be a great gift for your girlfriend's mom since it's winter time. If you are not sure what color to buy, go for black, chocolate brown or burgundy red. They are safe colors that every woman loves.

For the dad, do you know what he likes? I think it's always good to go for more practical gifts for men. If he like cigars, you can buy him a nice box of cigars. If he like coffee, get him some good coffee beans. If you really don't know what he likes, you can get him a nice pen. My dad likes pens from Cross. They are not too expensive, but they are good pens.

Hope this helps. Good luck with your gift searching!


What are some gift ideas for meeting my girlfriend's parents for the first time?
Q. I am meeting my girlfriend's parents for the first time in under two weeks. I'm not a 'youngin', so I have been down this road before, but 20+ years ago.

What are other gift ideas beyond wine and flowers? For further refinement, we are meeting for dinner in a restaurant.

A. flowers and wine are enough.
just relax,man.
you should remember:humor,but not over!


One year Gift ideas for my girlfriend please?
Q. Hey me and my girlfriend have been dating for a year tomorrow and I would really appreciate some gift ideas. We already have rings. She is in an alternative metal band(screamo-ish). We are both under 20. Any ideas please?

A. hand made!!!! it would be so cute i you leaened some simple origami
. like make some cranes and tie them hirizontally on a string! u can learn how on youtube

handmade shows how much u care for her and u would spend time for her, instead oc buying something which sorta means tht u do care but also not wabtig to waste time depending on wht u get





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I need Retirement Party Ideas?

Q. My siblings and I are having a retirement/birthday party for our dad. We're renting a restaurant for the evening and having around 80 guests. We're serving dinner and that's all lined up. I'm looking for ideas for decorating. However, what I really need are ideas for activities we can do to keep it lively and fun.

Though we're not settled on a theme, we were thinking maybe Vegas or Gameshow (Dad loves gameshows).

Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

A. some suggested themes are:

SPORTS – Sports Party TipZ
Golf – "Teeing up for an awesome Retirement!", "Retirement suits you to a Tee!"- Golf Party TipZ
Baseball – "A Grand Slam of a Career!", "Take me out to the Ballgame!"- Baseball Party TipZ
Tennis – "Serving up wishes for an Ace Retirement"
Fishing – "Casting Wishes for a "Reel" Great Retirement!'
Sailing/Boating – "Bon Voyage", "Setting Sail for A Brighter Tomorrow", "Anchors Aweigh!"
Sports Spectator/Couch Potato – "King of the Remote", "Sports Fanatic!", "Take me out to the Ball Game!"
BOWLING - "Striking-up for a Ball of a Retirement"
Racing – "Revved-up for Retirement", Race Day Theme
Surfing – Cowabunga Surf's Up Theme
BOAT BUILDING- "Building a Better Tomorrow", "Anchor's Away!", Cruise Ship Theme Tips
TRAVELING- "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
NATURE - Hiking/Camping – "The Great Outdoors awaits!" Environmentalist – "Rainforest Safari", Gardens & Parks Theme
JIGSAW PUZZLES- "You've made this picture complete!"
MUSIC- "Set the Night to Music", " In 30 Years You've never missed a Beat!"
MOTORCYCLES/HARLEY DAVIDSON- "Hog Wild!" Theme
PRO WRESTLING- "Stone Cold Steve (retiree's name) retires at the Peak of his Career!"
WINE CONNOISSEUR- Wine Tasting party-"A Vintage Career!"
GARDENING- "Everything's Coming up Roses" or "Time to Blossom", Gardens & Parks Theme, Roses Theme
WOODWORKING/CRAFTING/SEWING- "Crafting a Brighter Tomorrow!"
RODEO/SQUARE DANCING-"Wild Wild West!", "Bye-Bye Buckaroo!"
FLYING/HOT AIR BALLOONING/SKYDIVING- "Flying High Into the Future!".
MEDICAL - "Take Two Fun Pills po q PM & Join Us for John's Retirement Bash"! "It's Time to CLOSE a great career" ! " John was a Physician, Not a Magician", but join us now for a Magical close to a rewarding career"!

By choosing a theme that fits the interest of the guest of honor, you will have made choosing the perfect gift easier for your other guests…they can purchase something that will be useful for the retiree as they pursue their interests, hobbies, goals or fantasies. We've only hit the tip of the iceberg here…have fun being creative!

NOSTALGIA:
If a trip down memory lane would appeal to your guest of honor, choose a theme with a nostalgic mood:

"REMEMBER WHEN…"
"ROAST AND TOAST!"
"THIS IS YOUR LIFE!"
"NOSTALGIA NIGHT!"
Using a nostalgia theme is a wonderful way to hi-light the career and life of the individual you are honoring. Do as much research before the party as you possibly can. Decorate a special chair for the honoree to sit in while they are being toasted, shine a spotlight on him or her, and preserve as many mementos as possible. A thoughtful scrapbook can then be assembled at a later date. If you are including a "Roast", ask the roasters to balance the silly comments with flattering comments…this party should make the guest of honor feel good! Ask each guest to come up with his or her own toast, tribute or remembrance. This can take many different forms: A note of thanks, a tape recorded message, a video segment, a telegram, a singing telegram, a poem, song, or skit, a photo collage, slide presentation, or a homemade music video. If you think you may have reluctant presenters in your group, ask an outgoing guest to serve as MC for the evening, and put everyone at ease. There's a ham in every group!

If the idea of spotlighting the life and career of your guest of honor doesn't appeal to you, but you'd still like to invoke a feeling of nostalgia, salute the era most appealing to the retiree, or the decade in which his/her career began. These themes are always a big hit:

DECORATIONS:

In the entryway place an enlarged picture of the Retiree on an easel and set up a guest Sign in Table with a guest book.
Use theme decorations or mix and match Solid Color Tableware for a dramatic accent to your Retirement Party. Use plates, napkins, and cups that coordinate with the Retirees favorite colors.

Sprinkle the tables with Confetti for a festive accent. No respectable party tabletop should be left without a sprinkling of confetti ! However, confetti isn't just for tables anymore! Try sprinkling confetti or sparkle powder in a color to match your theme on a dance floor, an outdoor pathway leading to your party location, in party invitations, or even inside balloons for a great, unique touch at a budget price.

Hang a personalized retirement banner.

Set up a "retirement scene" with a real hammock, their favorite novel, hat (fishing, beach sun visor, baseball & etc.), radio or CD Player, newspaper, pillow and don't forget the tropical or other type of drink. You might even want to stuff some clothes to create a retiree in effigy.

Set out memorabilia from significant accomplishments on the job, such as a pictures of a project they worked on or a sample of a product he or she produced, plaques, trophies or awards they have received. Display pictures of the guest of honor as he or she appeared over the years.

A nice touch for the evening would be to set up a photo backdrop area - either a balloon arch, columns, or a metallic Curtain so that the retiree can have his/her picture taken with either individuals or groupings of his choice. You will want to take plenty of photographs to document this important once-in-a-lifetime event!

Decorating with Balloons, is an inexpensive but powerful way to transform your party area into a festive space in minutes. Attach Streamers to helium filled latex Balloons or Mylar Balloons in coordinating colors around the room. Balloon arches are ideal for photo backdrops, entryways, and to hi-light different areas around your party room and are easy to make. Make Balloon Clusters and hang or pin them to curtains and walls. Use three coordinating colors for the best effect. Make balloon flowers, balloon garlands , balloon columns or balloon arches,

Curling Ribbon is a necessity when decorating! It can be used to anchor balloons, attach curling ribbon clusters to accent balloons. Make into curls and scattered over tabletops for an inexpensive and easy decorative touch. Curling Ribbon is available in a multitude of colors, and is easily "curled" with the blade of a pair of scissors. Make crepe rosettes and attach to the corners of the tables.
Decorating with Streamers is fun, and it's an easy way to add a flourish of color to your party room with just a few simple steps. Instantly transform your room by draping 2" or 4" wide streamers in your theme colors from the ceiling's center to the room's sides, then attach a cluster of balloons to the ceiling where your streamers meet. For added effect, twist the streamers after they are anchored to a ceilings, walls or a table. To create colorful two-tone streamers, place two different colored streamers back-to-back, and twist for a unique look. Simply twist them as you walk toward the wall, or anywhere you think a good place to attach your streamers would be. You can also gather 6-8 streamers and attach them to your walls (mounting them in corners and on opposite-facing walls works well). Then, twist them and attach them to the ceiling in the center of the room. If a tent-like look is not your preference, they also look terrific hanging from doorframes, cascading vertically down walls or hanging horizontally across ceilings.Streamers can also be used to accent tabletops by making rosettes that can be attached to the corners of table, they can also be used to make bows for gifts. Light fixtures are a good place to attach your streamers, add a small cluster of balloons and some curling ribbon clusters for a marvelous effect.

Gossamer is a beautiful, lightweight "fabric" that creates a stunning dreamlike setting for your party when it is draped or hung. You can create fabulous decorating touches for your party with gossamer and it is very reasonably priced and holds its shape beautifully. Gossamer is available in a multitude of colors and theme patterns, and there are different widths to fit any of your party decorating needs. You are in for a delightful surprise, if you have never used gossamer in the past for decorating. Discover the secrets of decorating with gossamer! This exclusive how-to book gives you complete instructions on how to decorate rooms, tables, ceilings, and much more! This is the solution for all your decorating needs! Gossamer can be used in a variety of ways when decorating. If you are decorating a large area, or want to make any area look more intimate and festive use gossamer. It is perfect for hiding the supports, corner posts and steel frame that often show inside of a tent if you will be using one. Hide unsightly walls, ceilings and doorframes with gossamer by draping, swagging, or covering just about anything. Wrap gossamer around columns, stair rails, or balloon arches in your theme colors. Twist or braid two colors together for a stunning look. Transform any room into fantasy location. Create a tent-like appearance in any room by gathering the gossamer at a central point in the ceiling and draping it to the walls. Use it to accent your table by swagging it at the top edge of your table skirting. Make bows out of gossamer streamers to hang on table-ends, chairs, doorways, stair rails or anywhere. Gossamer holds its shape beautifully and can be used at a fraction of the cost of wired ribbon. Use it to cover banquet or reception chairs. Drape a piece of 19" gossamer across the top of each chair back, and then tie a gossamer streamer bow around the back of the chair. The bows can be cut to any length, and even look lovely with tails trailing on the floor. If you have ever used chair bows you know how costly they can be, but gossamer is budget priced and very affordable.

Cover a wall with seamless paper and allow guests to leave messages, clever doodles, or creative outlines of themselves for the guest of honor. A really fun keepsake! Start by creating a message of welcome or a greeting to the guest of honor on the sign prior to the party. Then you can clip the doodles and messages after the party and preserve them in a scrapbook! Transform any large room into a spectacular party place. Cover walls, doors, floors, and windows with rolls of Seamless Paper (9' X 36' roll), decorative flat paper (4' X 50' roll), or Poly Vinyl. The paper and the Poly Vinyl both come in a stunning array of colors, and patterns: stars, marble, brick, checkered, cobblestone, and water. Cover a floor with black & white check Poly Vinyl for a fabulous look for a 50's sock hop! Transform ceilings into a starry night sky with a star background paper in black or blue with gold or white stars! Corrugated paper can be used to "build" props and setting pieces like nothing else. Use it to make columns, faux staircases, structures (pirate ship, a fairy castle, a tiki hut, an enormous basketball. Let your imagination run wild), and to cut out shapes and 3-D designs to fit you. Huge geometric shapes are perfect for a general color theme. Corrugated paper can be cut or folded, stands without support, and comes in 17 basic colors, 7 metallic colors (wonderful reflective quality), and 31 different patterns. Checks, bricks, cobblestones, bamboo, lattice, shingles, marbled, you name it!

columns provide an elegant decorating touch. Ready-made columns can be accented with gossamer, streamers, or garland, and topped with plants, balloons or corrugated cut outs. They also look sleek and sophisticated standing alone or grouped together. Columns provide a grand entry-way or a great photo backdrop, and also work well to section off a large room (food area, mingling area, etc.)

Block off areas of a large room or hide the food service area with Curtains. Use shimmering fabric for a fantasy land feeling. Metallic, vinyl, star, holographic and cracked ice curtains in a dizzying array of colors provide an economical way to add dazzle to doorways, food areas, or photo backdrops.

Order Napkins to match your color theme, and have them imprinted with a special message. Even without incorporating a theme in your decorating, you can still delight the guest with a message that lets them know how much you care. You can choose from a wide range of napkins and ink colors. Select a metallic foil, holographic foil, prismatic foil, or traditional ink imprint. The napkins will serve several purposes: great decorating in disguise, and a delightful memento for the guests.

Add Twinkle lights to balloon arches, strands, columns or clouds, to gossamer swags and ceiling tents, table edges, around the perimeter of a room, and to hi-light signs, banners and corrugated cut-outs. If there are trees around (even indoors), add Twinkle lights to the trees or make twinkle light balls by wrapping the lights around Styrofoam balls and place them in the trees (with an extension cord). This makes a really unique round light effect. Twinkle lights look lovely when strands are placed down the center of a tabletop. While a white cord blends well with most color schemes, if you want to stick with your color theme, try this idea. Remove the bulbs from the light strand, and spray-paint the cord to match your theme color. Tape dangling light cords to the underside of the table or to the floor. Lots of oohs and aahs will follow!
Garland is ideal to mold around centerpieces, outline the edges of tabletops, wrap around Candle bases and votives, garnish gift packages, twine through balloon bouquets and wind around columns. We offer garland to match any color theme, and it is available in metallic, fringe, ivy, and even an iridescent twist ribbon that resembles water.

Luminaries provide an easy, very inexpensive tabletop decoration. The candlelight glows softly through the slits for a dreamy effect. Set three or four down the center of a table, with confetti scattered between them, or set one at each place setting. Line walkways, entry paths, room perimeters or stage fronts with these simple but popular decorations. Choose a pair of tropical drink or flamingo luminaries. For a stunning look, line your walkway or patio with our Metallic Star Luminaria.

Use shred to fill favor bags, surround centerpieces, line gift baskets and add decorative accents.

fOOD IDEAS:(even though you got that covered!)

Built-your-own Tacos or Nachos
Mini pizzas
Burgers and hot dogs
Giant deli sandwiches (Subway has a great 6' sandwich)
Great staples for a buffet style finger food meal include:

Chicken wings
Chicken strips (offer 3 or 4 interesting dipping sauces)
Meatballs (Swedish or BBQ)
Mini egg rolls
Whole water chestnuts wrapped in bacon
Veggies and dip
Assortment of sandwiches made on mini buns (about 3-4 bite size).
Make everything ahead of time, and store hot items in a warming tray (can be rented from party rental companies), or in an oven set at 200 degrees until the feeding frenzy begins! Scatter several bowls of munchies around the areas where your guests will be mingling? Chips, pretzels, nuts, M&Ms, popcorn, and Chex Mix.


my mother in law has retired - need gift idea please?
Q. My mother in law retired from her job last week, and my husband and I have no idea what to get for her as a gift. What do you get a retiree?? Any ideas?
Thanks for your help!

A. Make a gift basket of some of her favorite things.
A good book, some relaxing bath items, a little bag of money so she can enjoy her retirement and take a day to shop for something she wants.

I did this for my mom. I bought a little velvet bag with tassels and inside I put 300.00 dollars and a note telling her to take a day just for herself to do whatever she wanted.

then sign it, love the kids and make it a great retirement.

J


retirement party ideas?
Q. i am helping my mom plan a retirement party for my grandma. we were thinking of having it a luau theme but we need ideas of how to keep the guests entertained... and we are pretty sure its going to be "open house"... where people can come and go as they please... we are having it at our house in the backyard food is already taken care of...any ideas?

A. I just love this website and its ideas!

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/04/04jan19a.cfm

And this one:

http://www.shindigz.com/tipz.cfm?caid=707726

"Many people consider retirement to be one of the most relaxing and happy times of their life, however, others may approach this time with mixed emotion. Above all else, when you are planning a retirement party, be sensitive to the feelings of the retiree. If the guest of honor is being "forced" into retirement because of poor health or company downsizing, don't put the emphasis on how wonderful it will be to sleep in and to have all the time in the world for leisurely pursuits. All retirement celebrations should be as upbeat as possible, and should "honor" the life of the retiree.

As with any party, whether it be a milestone birthday party, anniversary, graduation, etc., we recommend that you center your theme around the guest of honor's interests, hobbies, passions, or hopes and dreams for the future . To get your creative juices flowing, we have outlined a few theme ideas in the sections that follow. After you make your selection, choose invitations, decorations, favors and games/activities that match your theme.

…Because life should be more fun…don't forget that even as the host or hostess, you should absolutely enjoy yourself and reap the rewards of your good planning. Choose a theme that you are excited about, and take pleasure in the little moments of satisfaction you'll encounter along the way. Let the celebration reflect the caring and joy you have put into your planning. If you need additional ideas or suggestions more specific to your party, please email us anytime…we're here to help make all your parties a huge success!

HOBBIES/INTERESTS OF THE RETIREE:
SPORTS
Golf – "Teeing up for an awesome Retirement!", "Retirement suits you to a Tee!"
Baseball – "A Grand Slam of a Career!", "Take me out to the Ballgame!"
Tennis – "Serving up wishes for an Ace Retirement"
Fishing – "Casting Wishes for a "Reel" Great Retirement!'
Sailing/Boating – "Bon Voyage", "Setting Sail for A Brighter Tomorrow", "Anchors Aweigh!"
Sports Spectator/Couch Potato – "King of the Remote", "Sports Fanatic!", "Take me out to the Ball Game!"
BOAT BUILDING- "Building a Better Tomorrow", "Anchor's Away!"
TRAVELING- "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
NATURE - Hiking/Camping – "The Great Outdoors awaits!" Environmentalist – "Rainforest Safari"
JIGSAW PUZZLES- "You've made this picture complete!"
MUSIC- "Set the Night to Music", "You've never missed a Beat!"
MOTORCYCLES/HARLEY DAVIDSON- "Hog Wild!"
PRO WRESTLING- "Stone Cold Steve (retiree's name) retires at the Peak of his Career!"
WINE CONNOISSEUR- Wine Tasting party-"A Vintage Career!"
GARDENING- "Everything's Coming up Roses" or "Time to Blossom"
WOODWORKING/CRAFTING/SEWING- "Crafting a Brighter Tomorrow!"
RODEO/SQUARE DANCING-"Wild Wild West!", "Bye-Bye Buckaroo!"
FLYING/HOT AIR BALLOONING/SKYDIVING- "Flying High Into the Future!"
By choosing a theme that fits the interest of the guest of honor, you will have made choosing the perfect gift easier for your other guests…they can purchase something that will be useful for the retiree as they pursue their interests, hobbies, goals or fantasies. We've only hit the tip of the iceberg here…have fun being creative!

NOSTALGIA:
If a trip down memory lane would appeal to your guest of honor, choose a theme with a nostalgic mood:

"REMEMBER WHEN…"
"ROAST AND TOAST!"
"THIS IS YOUR LIFE!"
"NOSTALGIA NIGHT!"
Using a nostalgia theme is a wonderful way to hi-light the career and life of the individual you are honoring. Do as much research before the party as you possibly can. Decorate a special chair for the honoree to sit in while they are being toasted, shine a spotlight on him or her, and preserve as many mementos as possible. A thoughtful scrapbook can then be assembled at a later date. If you are including a "Roast", ask the roasters to balance the silly comments with flattering comments…this party should make the guest of honor feel good! Ask each guest to come up with his or her own toast, tribute or remembrance. This can take many different forms: A note of thanks, a tape recorded message, a video segment, a telegram, a singing telegram, a poem, song, or skit, a photo collage, slide presentation, or a homemade music video. If you think you may have reluctant presenters in your group, ask an outgoing guest to serve as MC for the evening, and put everyone at ease. There's a ham in every group!

If the idea of spotlighting the life and career of your guest of honor doesn't appeal to you, but you'd still like to invoke a feeling of nostalgia, salute the era most appealing to the retiree, or the decade in which his/her career began. These themes are always a big hit:

"RETRO THEME" – 60s & 70s
"FABULOUS FIFTIES" – A sock hop or just good old Rock n' Roll fun!
"SWING PARTY!" – A salute to the 40s!
FANTASY RETIREMENT LOCATION:
TROPICAL PARADISE? – "Hawaiian Luau"
SANDY BEACH? – "Beach Bash"
YACHTING AROUND THE GLOBE? - "Anchors Away", "Nautical" or "Bon Voyage"
A DUDE RANCH? – "Wild Wild West!"
LAS VEGAS/MONACO? – "Casino Night"
THE AMAZON? – "It's a Jungle out there!"
GLOBE TROTTING? – "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
SULTRY SOUTH AMERICA? – "Mexican Fiesta!"
Decorate your party rooms to resemble the fantasy retirement location as much as possible. Include lots of authentic music, lighting, and food to transport guests to a really soothing place!

GENERAL THEMES:

"YOUR SHOES WILL BE HARD TO FILL"
"DREAMS OF TOMORROW"
"HOW BRIGHTLY YOU'LL ALWAYS SHINE!" – Stars, stars & more stars!
"KING/QUEEN FOR A DAY!"
"EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES"
"THE BEST IS YET TO COME"
"WE'LL BE INSIDE OUT AND BACKWARD WITHOUT YOU!" – Encourage guests to wear attire inside out, present food in reverse order (every meal should start with dessert!), have banners and invitations written back-to-front, etc.
"IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE!" – Take guests on a safari!
"PROGRESSIVE DINNER" – Include all the favorites of the guest of honor at different homes, or choose multiple restaurants, and transport all the guests from place to place on a trolley or bus, or in limousines!
"TACKY NIGHT" – Hi-light everything tacky the guest of honor has embraced or avoided over the years!"





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What should I buy 5 yr old twins for their birthday?

Q. My daughter was invited to a birthday party in a couple of weeks. It is for twins; boy/girl. The girl I have a couple of ideas for, but I have no idea what to get the boy. I asked them at school and they both smiled and said they didn't know. I asked their mom and she said that she didn't know; they only cared about opening a present. I don't want to to over spend, but want to get decent presents. Any suggestions? DVD? Games? Toys? Thanks!

A. Was there any theme on the party invitation? If so, go off of that (i.e. Spiderman toys for the boy/Barbie for the girl if it was a Spidey or Barbie invite.)

Otherwise, craft sets are always good. They have this awesome sidewalk chalk out now that reacts to 3D glasses (included) that is really cool.

Consider getting them completely different things, too. I'm sure that they've had their share of "together" presents or neutral items because they're twins. Separate gifts help them form their own sense of identity and it's truly their "own" - not something they have to share.

As a mom of a 6 years old boy, I have to admit that I enjoy him receiving gifts that are a little more on the educational side - books are awesome, we LOVE doing puzzles together, and board games are great for family fun that we can all enjoy (and games like Sorry involve number recognition and counting - always a plus!)

Just about every store will print out gift receipts, so if you're concerned about the acceptance of the gift, include one in the card. It helps if the kiddos get duplicates and then they can have the joy of "shopping" for themselves!


Birthday gift ideas for dad from a 3 yr old girl?
Q. So my hubbys birthday is sunday and we dont really have money to spend on gifts but i want some crafty ideas for something that our 3 yr old daughter could do for him?? ANy ideas????

A. They're expensive (about $6) compared to other cards, but we love buying the ones that are recordable so you can record your daughter saying, "You're the best! I love you Daddy!" Use a stamp pad to have her put her handprint on the inside cover of the card and date it. If she's working on writing her name, have her attempt that too. It's a great keepsake for him to take to work. We did that for the grandmas for Mother's Day.
How about having her help you cook a favorite treat? My 3 year old loves cooking. If he likes fishing, how about having her paint a bobber or pick out a fishing lure? If he's into sports, how about going to a minor league game together?


what to buy a 6 year old that likes cars?
Q. Ok, I am the mother of a 19 year old girl, and I don't have any idea what type of car toys are "in" these days, I want to get something for my 6 year old nephew for christmas, all I know is that he likes cars. he is also really smart, I would rather get him something challenging, what gifts are good for 6 yr old boys? any suggestions would be great

A. How about one of those self-assembled remote control cars? He will have a blast customizing it (painting it, swapping parts, etc) and it's also educational (since he will learn how a car works).





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What's a good gift idea for my brother who wants to be a federal agent?

Q. I'm trying to think of a really great gift idea for my brother for his 21st birthday. He's really into his studies (criminal justice major, arabic minor), and already has had several jobs in his field. He wants to someday be some kind of federal agent (FBI, Homeland, Secret Service, etc.). Any good ideas from people who know a lot more about this than me?

Thanks for your help!

A. Visit Police Link for great reviews of Law Enforcement and Police related products. All the reviews are by actual law enforcement officers and their families, and there are a lot of different products and reviews to read.

Right now the altima black exposed boots, the three slot holster, and the Maxpedition Fat Boy ultra-pack are popular products among members.


Christmas gift ideas for my 2 and a half year old daughter?
Q. I want some great christmas gift ideas for my daughter. I missed last christmas with her so this year I wanna make it extra special. She likes Dora, wonder pets, barbies and mermaids. I want good play kitchen sets too so please help me and add links where possible. Thanks.

A. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Step2-Lifestyle-Custom-Kitchen/5903083
This is the cutest kitchen and it has extra things that really cheap looking toy kitchens dont


Can anyone help me with present and gift ideas?
Q. 1. Okay so My Dad's birthday is coming up on the 21st of November (this month) hes 39 or 40 and i seriously need birthday ideas, please help!

2. My Mom's birthday is also coming up 38 or 39 is old she will be, gift ideas?

Thank you in advance i know i didn't give you a lot to use but i just want you to put things you've given family members in the past and ideas you would like to share with me, anything! :D

A. After spending a lot of time searching for great affordable gifts for my family, I thought it would be great to make a list of some of the best websites for others to be able to compare products and prices, quickly and easily.





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Jumat, 26 April 2013

Birthday gift ideas for a 16 year old gift?

Q. It's one of my good friends birthday, i need a gift idea for under 30 bucks?

A. http://www.whatonearthcatalog.com/
http://www.lakeside.com/home.asp?CK=Y&
http://www.giftsnideas.com/gifts/send-birthday-gifts-to-usa
http://www.spencersonline.com/
http://www.surprise.com/
http://www.gifts.com/
http://www.personalcreations.com/home.asp
http://www.thingsremembered.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Home_10001_9951
http://www.funtocollect.com/


What should I get my brother and father for Christmas? Gift ideas please?
Q. ok, so I need to know what to get both my dad and brother for christmas. My price limit is probably $20-$30 dollars each. My brother is 20 and my dad is in his late 40's. They both are huge michigan football fans but also have plenty of michigan things. they are also sports fans and exercise a lot. My brother goes to college and my dad is a business man.give me some gift ideas for them please. thanks a bunch and best answer gets 10 pts.

A. thingsremembered.com
personalized office things like business card holders, golf accessories or mugs

for your brother maybe a gift card or something to like modells or sports authority or D I C K'S sporting goods! hehe it got blocked before

good luck
p.s. im getting my dad a business card thinger on orientaltrading.com
its only 9.99 and you get his initials
just google business card holder oriental trading its the one in the top with 9.99 next to it
check it ou!

good luck
merry christmas! (:


What should I get my brother and father for Christmas? Gift ideas please?
Q. ok, so I need to know what to get both my dad and brother for christmas. My price limit is probably $20-$30 dollars each. My brother is 20 and my dad is in his late 40's. They both are huge michigan football fans but also have plenty of michigan things. they are also sports fans and exercise a lot. My brother goes to college and my dad is a business man.give me some gift ideas for them please. thanks a bunch and best answer gets 10 pts.

A. Get them a nice cologne! I'm sure both of you would enjoy it! Maybe Eternity by Calvin Klein? Or Acqua Di Gorgio? Maybe a nice 'For Men' cologne kit? Really, they WILL like it! I think Macy's still has their sale up too!

You could also get them like, maybe some roller skates or roller blades; get them into doing father son stuff.

Or some Swiss army knives! Any guy would like one of those!

Or maybe some tools? Like a small set of electric wood carvers and burners? They could build/make small plaques or carve then darken with the burn setting a picture! Get them creative! = )

Maybe if they like a certain TV show you could get them the first season?

You could start them on a hobby collection! Stamps, some rare coins... etc, etc!

There's always cool shark teeth pendants for guys!

You could get an African mask to hang in their room!

Or something from the Ed Hardy collection!

RC cars or helicopters never grow old despite your age! Get them that helicopter set where each helicopter is equipped with a laser. And when they are in the air the first helicopter ht by the other helicopter loses all power and falls to the ground! They also have that for tanks!

Or maybe two RC cars totally different from one another that they can race against each other to see which is the fastest!

Or maybe a nice pocket watch for each of them! With a cool design on the front!

Giftcards are always nice!

Do they use toothpicks a lot? You could get them a sleek silver toothpick holder with their initials engraved on it! That's what I got my brother in law last year! Here's the link: http://www.x-tremegeek.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=11481

Do they have a favorite candy? You could get their favorite candy in bulk at Amazon! I'm getting 5 lbs of sour patch kids this year!

Maybe some small 5 or 10 pound dumbells to go jogging with?

Once again, have a Merry Christmas and I hope you finally find something to buy them! = )





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What to do about sexually inappropriate 'secret santa' gifts at work?

Q. 40 year old happily married mom of 2 boys. I work in an office where the women are outnumbered roughly 5-1 but everyone gets along great and in the ten years I've been there it's been an amazing work environment.
Every Christmas we do a secret Santa gift swap and have to get 5 small, inexpensive gifts, one for each day of the week preceding Christmas. We started yesterday. Typically at the end of the week we typically do not divulge our secret identity if we don't choose to.
My dilemma is that yesterday I found a small box on my desk from my secret santa and inside it was a pair of nipple pasties in the shape of wreathes. I was shocked and rather embarrassed. This morning I found my second gift and was reluctant to open it, and when I did I found a little chrome object with a jeweled head. bit of research online showed it to be a small anal plug!! Again....a bit taken aback. This afternoon when I stepped out to mail a few things I came back and a note was on my desk saying: "I hope you are not offended by the gifts, I just saw them and thought you'd look great in them! -Secret Santa'
I have no idea who is giving me these, nor do I think I want to! Our boss is in on the secret santa thing so not sure I want to go to him and not sure I want to take it that far. Besides, my boss is a guy and he's kind of a free-wheeling type and for all I know it could be him.
By biggest question is do I tell my husband? He would be pretty upset and most likely come to my office and demand to know who it was -not a great scenario. And also, if I find out who it is should I thank them and laugh it off as a joke and then tell my husband?
Never been in this position....
Edit: I might have believed it was a 'gag gift' if not for the note. A 'gag gift' might have been one item, but not two..and who knows? I might get similar items all 5 days. Not so sure I want one of my male co-workers picturing me in pasties and anal jewelry!

A. Those objects and the note fall well within the EEOC guidelines defining sexual harassment. You are well within your rights to report the matter to your employer. If the employer does not take action to prevent another occurrence, you can legally sue the employer for sexual harassment.

Keep in mind the only thing your employer could do to prevent another occurrence when the perpetrator is unknown, is to end the Secret Santa gift exchange. This will make you very unpopular with the other employees.

If you wish to retain your friendship with the employees who are Not sexually harassing you, it might be best to make a public display of looking in the boxes, then throwing them directly into the garbage can. You can bet your last dollar that your Secret Santa is watching to see how you react to his gifts. This should give him the message loud and clear.

If you decide Not to complain to management, don't tell your husband. No need of making him mad and causing a scene at work. Get rid of the items, if you keep them you will have some tall explaining to do if he finds them.

If you do decide to complain to management, by all means, tell your husband as he is going to find out when EEOC interviews him. If you decide to file an EEOC complaint, keep the items and notes for evidence.


What should i get my boyfriends parents for christmas?
Q. Im not looking to spending a lot,they are well off, and his mom has kind of expensive taste. His dad on the other hand, is the complete opposite. She loves to cook and try new things. I have been dating their 16 year old son for 5 months, and i love his family..They are great to me, and i just want to get them something thats nice, something they will use. Im not a big sentimental person either..I was thinking of getting his mom a bath and body works basket, but i think it will be easier to just get them together 1 gift, unless you have ideas for his dad! HELP PLEASE!

A. I think the B&B gift basket may be inappropriate because you haven't known them long(5 months) and also you are younger. For now, I think you should do general simple gifts and later down the line you can start giving more personal gifts. Try something Christmas oriented. What about a nice ornament engraved with the family name(Things Remembered or Red Envelope.com norm have a nice selection of these for under $30). Or how about making/buying a Christmas gift basket with nice chocolates, etc. in it. Good luck


I am think about making gift baskets for people in my family for Christmas?
Q. Any ideas would be great.

I'm doing one for my sister and her husband and they have a 5 year old boy and a newborn girl- I want to make one basket for all of them.

One for my parents in law

and one for my mother- she just had her birthday and we got her a digital camera

A. Gift baskets can be so fun, you can do assorted flavor teas or coffees, hot chocolates, assorted snack cookies or baked goods, wine, for those with children include age appropriate toys (small ones) or an outfit. Jams, preserves or jellies, muffin or bread mixes. For the person you bought the digital camera for,include a small photo album, some small picture frames a package of batteries etc.





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Any Ideas for a special 60th wedding anniversary?

Q. My mom and Dad who are almost 90 years old will soon be celebrating their 60th anniversary. Besides getting the family together from all parts of the globe, what can we do that won't be too tiring? we want it to be special.

A. I don't know if this helps, but the traditional wedding present for 60th anniversary is Diamond. Since diamonds are expensive, and at almost 90 years old they probably do not need knick-knacks, get crafty.

-Make a CD of songs from the year they were married.
-Make a photo album with pictures of their lives together.

For my parents 40th anniversary party we did a photo power point presentation. I went and "hijacked" my parents slides and a few photo albums from the storage in their garage. I then spent a few weeks collecting pictures of family, friends, pets, houses, vacations, etc.; through the 40 year span. I made sure that there was at least one picture of all the guests who would be in attendance. It was a true highlight of the party! Even the guests were extrememly surprised when pictures of themselves popped up. It was great to see how we had all changed over the years. Then when it was over, we handed out copies of the presentation as favors.

If you do not know how to do power point presentations, go to the younger kids. My stepdaughter did the presentation for her "Grandparents". We saved the money of having to pay to have someone do it for us. It also helped my stepdaughter, who could not think of what to give them for their anniversary. She gave her time and effort, and they truly appreciated the gift she made.

We also had asked the people who could not attend the party to send cards with special messages. This way our parents knew who was invited, but were unable to attend, and knew they were special to them.


40th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas?
Q. My parents' 40th anniversary is coming up in about a month. My father passed away about 7 years ago. I want to give my mom a really special gift that honors them as a couple. Any ideas?

A. some photos or vedios with the whole family would be great, or just arrange a special trip for her to see the outside world or even making some friends


any suggestions on colors for family portraits?
Q. we are having family portraits made for parents 40th wedding anniversary and there are 19 people in our group ... any colors of clothing for suggestions so that we all don't blend in or some stick out like sore thumbs? We are looking at all of us wearing fall colors ..... and maybe each family pick a color and their family wear that one color! Help ... anyone!!!!

A. Darker colors always look the best. We did a navy blue one year with kahki pants and it looked really good. We did it outside and the photographer positioned us so we were facing the sun so the pictures would turn out. Guys wore a blue buttoned up shirt and tucked in there shirts and girls wore a light sweater. It turned out really nice. Then one year we did a dark red shirt with black pants or skirts. Guys wore a red buttoned up shirt and black pants and girls wore a light sweater with a black skirt. The pictures all turned out really nice. If you use light colors then your faces will look washed out. We never used them in big group pictures but I have used them in small groups. I hope this helps a little bit. I think that is a great idea for a anniversary gift!!! Is it possible for the photographer to get you a CD of the photos if so then afterwards for a gift to them from you personally (or a Christmas gift) you could put them online (A great website I use is http://www.snapfish.com the prices are really great!) and you could get them lots of great things from the photos. Like a pillow, or a blanket, or a puzzle with your favorite photo of the two of them (if your getting those done too) or you could use a group photo. Just an extra idea!!





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What are some good secret santa gifts?

Q. I have to do secret santa for a teenage girl. I need some good gift ideas. Suggestions?

A. MONEY MONEY MONEY


What are some good gift ideas for teenage girls?
Q. I want to get my friends some good Christmas presents this year, but I'm out of ideas. My friend is getting us each a scarf, which cost about 5.50 each, in different colors. I like that idea but I don't want to copy her. Any suggestions ?

A. well dont copy her.. get something to go with the scarfs..like a cute pair of snow socks or cute loose bracelets.


What would you buy a 17 year old teenage girl for her birthday?
Q. I am looking for ideas on what you could get a 17 year old teenage girl for her birthday, for around $50. She already has an iPhone, iPod accessories, etc etc, and I am trying to stay AWAY from gift cards. Any suggestions? Any help is very much appreciated! :)

Thanks in advance.

A. hi,
i would definitely suggest juicy couture it is cute, glamorous,and alot of it can be inexpensive. Here's a link for gifts under $100. Their are alot of necklaces that are cute and under $50. =)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/6020128/0~2376780~6009391~6012441~6020128?origin=leftnav





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Kamis, 25 April 2013

What would be a good gift for 10 year old twin boys?

Q. My Fiance and his 10 year old twin boys are staying with me and my 3 girls over Xmas and having only girls i am stuck on ideas of what boys of that age might like.

Any suggestions?

A. A few ideas:
LEGOs: The Mars Mission series looks really cool. So do the Star Wars toys
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_t/102-9893140-9846508?url=node%3D165953011&field-keywords=lego+mars+mission&x=0&y=0
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_t/104-8376070-0283128?url=search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games&field-keywords=star+wars+lego&x=0&y=0

Scene It movie DVD board games. There's a Harry Potter version, a Nickelodeon version, a Jr. version, and many others.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_t/102-9893140-9846508?url=search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games&field-keywords=scene+it&x=0&y=0

Nerf dart tag, if their mother will allow it.
http://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-Nerf-Dart-Tag-Player/dp/B00083HJ3A/ref=sr_1_6/102-9893140-9846508?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1194885098&sr=1-6

Nerf Spider-Man Weather Blitz football. I have the non-Spider-man version and think it's a great little gift. . . it's very easy to handle, very easy to wash.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_t/102-9893140-9846508?url=search-alias%3Dtoys-and-games&field-keywords=nerf+spider-man+weather+blitz&x=0&y=0

Gift cards to Target or Toys R Us, and take them on a shopping trip before they leave for home.


What to get a 4 year old boy for Christmas?
Q. I need to get a Christmas gift for a 4 year old boy.
He really likes animals, coloring, and crafty stuff, and Nick Jr.
I was thinking about the Crayola glow dome...
Any suggestions?
Thank you!

A. I think the little ones are so much easier to buy for. Wait until you have teenagers and you have no idea what to buy them anymore... so I'm rather surprised with this question.

You can get him anything from...
- craft supplies like crayons/marker sets
- stuffed animal of his favourite animal
- colouring and activity books
- electronic toys & games (like plug and play games that you plug into your TV)
- since it's winter... think sleds or "saucers", or if any of his parents skii or snowboards... think about getting a mini snowboard or a pair of skiis to get him started.
- i know little guys like lego, or even k'nex are great fun.
here are some that are listed $10 and under:
http://www.knex.com/Shop/theme_search.php?searchType=price&subType=0_10

Walk into Wal-Mart or any toy shop and think of what little boys would like! If it's not your kid, make sure the product you're buying is kid-safe... and doesn't have little pieces they can choke on. If you're not sure about a gift idea... you could always double check with the parent too.

Hope that gives you some ideas.


What to buy a 10-year old boy for Christmas?
Q. This year I'm giving him and each of his siblings a duffel bag filled with their gifts. The siblings are easy to shop for, but I'm stuck on the 10-year old. I need ideas. He likes history stuff and war-type video games. Please, no games with swearing in them, I don't mind the violence, but no swearing. Any other idea for a ten year old would be great.

A. http://www.eyecandygift.com/
http://www.emusicalgifts.com/
http://www.patagoniagifts.com/
http://www.bluechopsticks.com/
http://www.taylorgifts.com/
http://www.lakeside.com/home.asp?CK=Y&
http://www.terrysvillage.com/
http://www.lillianvernon.com/home.jsp
http://www.qvc.com/?rewrite=no&cm_re=MH-_-LOGO-_-LOGO&cm_sp=MH-_-LOGO-_-LOGO
http://www.corsoscookies.com/shop-by-theme/birthday-gifts





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What are some gift ideas for a 1 year old?

Q. I have started Christmas shopping a little earlier than I normally do and I have a 1 year old neice. Any ideas? I was already thinking of getting her a cute winter outfit but I need something else to go with it. Thanks!!

A. Books are always a good idea for little ones. There are board books that have carbdoard pages rather than paper so that a 1 year old cannot rip them but still gets the experience of flipping pages and "reading."


What are gift ideas that is suitable for 6 1/2 year old little girl?
Q. I am preparing Christmas Shopping List and I am confused about this present.

My Husband's niece is 6 1/2 years old, I was thinking about hand puppets collection that I saw at the mall. She has good imaginations, do you think it is suitable for her?

Is there any other good ideas, thanks so much.

A. Sounds funn as heck to me.


What should I get my dog for her birthday?
Q. She is a female Beagle and her name is Ginger. Ginger is turning 1 year old today and I want to get her something. Yes, I am obsessed with my dog, but she is to darn CUTE!!!!!!! She doesn't like rawhide chews. Please only answer if you have a gift idea. Thank you!!!!

A. a cat made of fabric. i got my lab that for her bday, and she loves it!! petsmart, for sure. if not, check out Petco. one of them will have it. you shoukd also throw in a bag of chewy tiny T-bones. my little Abby loves them.





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Do you have any stocking stuffer ideas for a 8 year old boy?

Q. Id like to make a stocking for my 8 1/2 year old cousin who I really know nothing about. I wil include candy, but what other stuff can I add? I am looking to make a stocking for under 10 bucks, not including candy. So 2-3 dollar ideas would be GREAT

A. Here are some ideas :

Temporary tattoo
Gag gifts - like a whoopee cushion
Glow in the dark star stickers for the ceiling in his bedroom
Small lego gift
Card game like Top Trumps or Uno

Check out this article for these and more ideas:

http://www.squidoo.com/stocking-ideas-for-boys


What would you do if your child came home from college with a tattoo?
Q. I am 19 years old and I am going to get a tattoo soon. I really want it to run along my spine starting at my collar line and run down to just below my underwear band. It would be written in hebrew and would be about one inch thick. It would be the bible verse Ephesians 2:8- For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – (NIV)

What would you do if your child came home from college with a tattoo?

A. I think the question you really want an answer to is, What will your parents do? People on Yahoo can't answer that question. You can usually get an idea to that answer by feeling your parents out in a conversation. Casually, tell them about a friend, who recently got a tatoo, that you think looks cool and see what they say. Or go with somebody, that you heard is getting a tatoo and tell your parents about the experience, as a passing story. Sort of work it into the conversation smoothly. They will probably ask you if you are thinking about getting a tatoo and you can Say, "maybe, someday, I've thought about it". Their reaction will tell you what they will do, before you actually get the tatoo. Both of my older kids got tatoos. I'm not real happy about their decisions, but I never gave them a hard time about it. The only reason it bothered me, was the fact that they got them in places where it's hard to cover up (forearms for my son and upper back for my daughter). You have to think about your future and how your artwork will look during an interview. Tatoos on the neck, hands and lower arms, aren't the greatest places for professionals to have. For a woman the upper back isn't always the greatest if they have to wear a nice dress for some function. When you are young, you don't usually think of yourself as having a job where you have to look really sharp and professional. Maybe you will never have a job like that, but you should always look your best in a job interview, even if the job doesn't require much contact with the public. It doesn't mean your tatoos will keep you from getting a good job, but why affect your chances when you can get tatoos in so many places. You don't have to break certain lines, such as the collar line or the short sleeve shirt line. These are things that parents think about. My younger son will want one some day. I tell him to wear a short sleeve dress shirt or a nice polo shirt to the tatoo place. When they apply the stencil transfer, you can see if the tatoo will stick out, then you can get it somewhere else. That's all I ask. He understands this. His half brother regrets his tatoo that goes up to the back of his neck. He can tell when he goes to interviews, that people keep looking at it. I'm glad my younger boy understands this fact.


What should I get my nine year old son for Christmas?
Q. He has tons of video games, and I'm trying to steer clear of that this year. What do boys tend to really like besides playstation stuff?

A. Christmas gift suggestions:

1.
http://www.momswhothink.com/christmas/christmas-gift-ideas.html
2.
http://www.xmasgiftideas.org/

3. Gift certificates.

4. Food makes good Christmas gifts. Items that can be found at your grocery store or malls during December - they are in gift boxes and bags:

Tin of Danish cookies.
Box of chocolates.
Box of different types of cheeses.
Box of different types of sausages.
Fruit baskets.
And many more.

5. Christmas center pieces delivered from a florist or you can deliver yourself. Great for moms.

6. DVD movies, add a box of microwave popcorn.

7. Books.
You can also buy CD books.

8. Disney Family Fun - Make Cookies In a Jar for gifts:
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/holiday-cookies-in-a-jar-804109/





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Rabu, 24 April 2013

How can I save for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary?

Q. My parent's have 8 children and I need a suggestion on how all of us can start saving for our parent's 50th wedding annversary party. They just celebrated their 45th anniversary, so we have 5 years to save. I want to set something up so everyone can contribute $10 or $20 a month, so it won't be a hardship and everyone can feel like they have contributed. If you multiply that times 8 children and 5 years, we should have a good chunk of money for the party. What's the best way to save and collect this money without calling everyone every month to ask for money?

A. Good idea to start planning now. Even $10 a month, times 8 kids, times 60 months in five years, would give you $4800 - you should be able to throw a very nice party, with probably quite a bit left over for a gift for them, on that.

How to do it depends on how reliable those 8 siblings are. Could you appoint one person, and have everyone send them $30 every quarter and stash it in a bank accout?


What should I get my parents for their 26th wedding anniversary?
Q. My parents are going to celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary on august 15th. I'm 17 years old and have a budget of $100 to spend in total. I want to get them each something nice. Could you give me some ideas? Thanks. They are somewhat old school people. They aren't extremely into technology like I am.

A. hmm.....
go to Walgreens, and get a Visa prepaid gift card. the kind that isnt reloadable. get two $50 ones. one for you mom, one for your dad!

it looks kinda like this.

http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/8683/step1sj8.jpg

but make sure its NOT the reloadable kind.. .those have to come in the mail..

good luck

oh its really nice that you are getting your parents somethign!


What to get for a 50th wedding anniversary?
Q. Help! My mom's friend's parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary. We have met them a few times but don't know them very well. What would be appropriate to get them?

A. Here are some ideas but it all depends on their personalities and what their tastes are:

- jewelry (gold)
- picture frames
- cigar tube
- wine gift set
- flasks
- bottle of wine
- china set

Traditionally on the 50th wedding anniversary is known as the golden anniversary so you get a gift associated with gold.





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What should I get my dog for her birthday today?

Q. My little Daisy (a yorkie-bichon mix) turns one today. What are some cute gift ideas for man's best friend?

A. I think you should buy her a small cake. Then you could get her some cute little toys and maybe a new shirt.


What should I get my brother and father for Christmas? Gift ideas please?
Q. ok, so I need to know what to get both my dad and brother for christmas. My price limit is probably $20-$30 dollars each. My brother is 20 and my dad is in his late 40's. They both are huge michigan football fans but also have plenty of michigan things. they are also sports fans and exercise a lot. My brother goes to college and my dad is a business man.give me some gift ideas for them please. thanks a bunch and best answer gets 10 pts.

A. Get them a nice cologne! I'm sure both of you would enjoy it! Maybe Eternity by Calvin Klein? Or Acqua Di Gorgio? Maybe a nice 'For Men' cologne kit? Really, they WILL like it! I think Macy's still has their sale up too!

You could also get them like, maybe some roller skates or roller blades; get them into doing father son stuff.

Or some Swiss army knives! Any guy would like one of those!

Or maybe some tools? Like a small set of electric wood carvers and burners? They could build/make small plaques or carve then darken with the burn setting a picture! Get them creative! = )

Maybe if they like a certain TV show you could get them the first season?

You could start them on a hobby collection! Stamps, some rare coins... etc, etc!

There's always cool shark teeth pendants for guys!

You could get an African mask to hang in their room!

Or something from the Ed Hardy collection!

RC cars or helicopters never grow old despite your age! Get them that helicopter set where each helicopter is equipped with a laser. And when they are in the air the first helicopter ht by the other helicopter loses all power and falls to the ground! They also have that for tanks!

Or maybe two RC cars totally different from one another that they can race against each other to see which is the fastest!

Or maybe a nice pocket watch for each of them! With a cool design on the front!

Giftcards are always nice!

Do they use toothpicks a lot? You could get them a sleek silver toothpick holder with their initials engraved on it! That's what I got my brother in law last year! Here's the link: http://www.x-tremegeek.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=11481

Do they have a favorite candy? You could get their favorite candy in bulk at Amazon! I'm getting 5 lbs of sour patch kids this year!

Maybe some small 5 or 10 pound dumbells to go jogging with?

Once again, have a Merry Christmas and I hope you finally find something to buy them! = )


What should I get my brother and father for Christmas? Gift ideas please?
Q. ok, so I need to know what to get both my dad and brother for christmas. My price limit is probably $20-$30 dollars each. My brother is 20 and my dad is in his late 40's. They both are huge michigan football fans but also have plenty of michigan things. they are also sports fans and exercise a lot. My brother goes to college and my dad is a business man.give me some gift ideas for them please. thanks a bunch and best answer gets 10 pts.

A. thingsremembered.com
personalized office things like business card holders, golf accessories or mugs

for your brother maybe a gift card or something to like modells or sports authority or D I C K'S sporting goods! hehe it got blocked before

good luck
p.s. im getting my dad a business card thinger on orientaltrading.com
its only 9.99 and you get his initials
just google business card holder oriental trading its the one in the top with 9.99 next to it
check it ou!

good luck
merry christmas! (:





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What are some unusual, uncommon, yet thoughtful arguments against same-sex marriage?

Q. I am writing my high school senior thesis on why there is no reason same-sex should be illegal. I've covered all the typical, common arguments against it in my antithesis, but I know there are a lot more out there that I would like to include. Thank you.

A. Liberals mock Republicans for claiming that we are on a moral "Slippery Slope," but let’s look at the facts.

Not long ago gays proclaimed: “It’s none of your business what I do in the bedroom! Why can't Republicans mind their own business?” But their gay “lifestyle” somehow left the bedroom and is today being taught to school children...as an “alternate lifestyle.”

Then “the slope” steepened:

-8/18/12 foxnews.com: California law barring parents from 'curing' gay children moves through legislature.

French gays have an even better idea:
-10/11/12 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012: Legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage and give homosexual couples the right to adopt children also would replace the terms “mother” and “father” with “parent 1” and “parent 2” in all legal documents, including birth certificates.

But why stop at “gay rights”?

-11/2/12 http://www.campusreform.org/blog/?ID=448… Evergreen State College in Washington State: A public school’s ‘non-discrimination policy’ allows Colleen Francis, a biological male who identifies as a woman, to use the women’s locker room and restrooms. According to the police report obtained by Campus Reform, the transgendered man in question, 45-year-old student Colleen Francis, was “sitting with her legs open with her male genitalia showing” with girls as young as six years old present.

-8/13/12 theblaze.com: Democrat Mary Gonzalez was the first lesbian to openly serve in the Texas House of Representatives, and now she’s becoming the first “pansexual,” too.
As Gonzalez defines it, apparently a “pansexual” is attracted to men, women, men who identify as women, women who identify as men, and everything in between....”

What’s next? Incest?

Woody Allen had an affair with his daughter-in-law. Morgan Freeman had an affair with his granddaughter-in-law.

How long will it be before Hollywood gifts us with a movie about this couple?
11/6/12 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-557600/Father-daughter-baby-30-year-separation.html:
-A father and daughter confessed on television last night to spending seven years in a sexual relationship and conceiving two children.
-"John and I are in this relationship as consenting adults," Jenny told Australia's 60 Minutes programme last night.
-"We are just asking for a little bit of respect and understanding."

In a recent episode of the History Channel’s miniseries “Midwife” an elderly brother and sister lived together incestuously for decades. When the two died in each other’s arms -- he of cancer, she of suicide -- the head nun (yes, a nun) who supervised their last days eulogized: “It’s not who you love that’s important, it’s love itself that defines human beings.” It was a real tear jerker...yes, sir.

Oh, look! Here’s another lifestyle!

-2/26/12 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/02/26/bc-vancouver-bestiality.html CBC News, Canada: A Vancouver man is set to go to trial for bestiality, a charge that is rarely prosecuted in the courts. The SPCA alleges it has seized video of Brian Cutteridge, 38, engaged in sexual acts with his dog. Cutteridge has argued openly against bestiality laws and has written extensively about sexual relationships with animals. Two years ago he published a paper called For the Love of Dog: On the Legal Prohibition of Zoophilia in Canada and the United States. "He feels very strongly that that should be something that's legal," Moriarty said. "He feels those relationship with his dogs are equivalent to a marriage-type relationship...”

And another!
-1/3/13 http://m.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/jan/03/paedophilia-bringing-dark-desires-light:
“But there is a growing conviction, notably in Canada, that paedophilia should probably be classified as a distinct sexual orientation, like heterosexuality or homosexuality.”
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“nihilism” defined:
-A doctrine holding that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated.
-The belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement.
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Footnote: Should gay couples have the same legal status as hetero couples? Absolutely, and they have those rights in most states. In fact, they have rights superior to us due to their federal minority status. They get quotas just like racial minorities. But that’s still not enough! Now they want to change the definition of marriage from a union of man and woman, a tradition embraced by all cultures, world wide, since written history. Man, you talk about in-your-face!
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How did we get here?

It all started 20 years ago with: “It’s none of your business what I do in the bedroom! Why don’t you Republicans mind your own business?”


I think I have the spiritual gift of prophecy?
Q. Please help, I just turned fourteen today and I'm really scared. I know God is calling me for this. How can I grow in it?
I don't need to prove anything. I've gotten some small visions about my life and they've come true. Wouldn't you be scared?

A. Trust in God, who raises the dead. I recommend spending time with Him in prayer and devotion, and follow the lead of the Holy Spirit at work in your life. Naturally, you're bound to face objection to women in ministry. Your call may or may not be to lead a congregation. For example, you may be called to lead women and/or children. I have no idea what God's plan and purpose are for you, and only the Lord can answer that for you. Nevertheless, you may find this article to be of interest:

A case for women in ministry
http://www.jameswatkins.com/womeninministry.htm

The author references John Wesley who was an Anglican priest and founder of the Methodist movement. From the Methodist movement grew what is not the United Methodist Church (and other churches), and the United Methodist Church is one denomination that ordains women clergy.

Peace be with you.

EDIT:
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Acts 21:7-9 (New International Version)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2021:7-9&version=NIV1984

We continued our voyage from Tyre and landed at Ptolemais, where we greeted the brothers and stayed with them for a day. Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.
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Luke 2:36-38 (New International Version 1984)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202:36-38&version=NIV1984

There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
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Romans 16:7 (New International Version)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Rom.%2016:7&version=NIV1984

Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was.
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There is other scripture ;-)

See also this pertaining to spiritual gifts:

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (New International Version)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2012:4-11&version=NIV1984

Peace be with you.


Depressed that I'll never be a tennis player?
Q. I am 15 & I have been playing tennis competitively my entire life. As I have always loved tennis and it's always been my top priority, the professional playing tennis career ship has sailed. Let's face it, the women on tour were already pro by my age. I do play tournaments, and I will soon reach my national ranking, but it's like, I'll never be a pro tennis player- it's not a realistic goal anymore. That bothers me more than anything. :( I just feel like no matter what I will pursue in my life, it's nothing compared to my dream of being a tennis player. I have mental breakdowns every week. I try talking to God about it as much as I can. It sucksso bad living with this weight on my shoulders. My GPAin school is declining and I'm losing interest in the things I used to enjoy as well. I don't talk to people anymore and my relationship with my family is terrible. I've just been so depressed these past few months - my dreams are gone and its so hard to feel that pain :( I love tennis so much. i have been thinking about being homeschool and playing w/ an academy but that ship has sailed
somebody please talk to me
this is a freaking problem
teaching tennis just seems too depressing for me - if u think abt it :(

A. I hope what you've written here is true, since I spent some time replying to this question!!!

You ARE a tennis player!!! A dang nationally ranked player!! Holy $%^&. I was never nationally ranked. A lot of players never get to be; think of *them.*

I suggest you go to a sport psychologist. A very, very famous world #1 player went to one, so you could, too.

***Let's face it, the women on tour were already pro by my age.***

How are you defining the word "pro?" The WTA singles list has about 1000 players on it. Are they all pro's? I ask you that because 80-90% of them are losing money if they're traveling all over the world. Only the top 200 or so are earning more than their expenses.

The absolute minimum age for playing a tour-level event is 14, and they have very strict requirements about how many events a player this young can participate in. 15-year-olds can play more events than 14-year-olds, but again, there are limitations. Chris Evert "arrived" when she was 15, defeating World #1 Margaret Court, but that was *very* unusual, and it still is.

At the other end of the age spectrum, we have Kamiko Date-Krumm, definitely NOT a 15-year old!
http://www.wtatennis.com/players/player/1860/title/kimiko-date-krumm
2012 - 1970 = ?

***I will soon reach my national ranking, but it's like, I'll never be a pro tennis player- it's not a realistic goal anymore.***

College tennis isn't good enough for you? Geez. I thought college tennis was pretty cool.

Actually, if you're good enough to be nationally ranked in the 16's in the USA, then you are already *approaching* [on your way to] a skill level that's commensurate for the pro's. Whether that skill level is [NTRP] 5.0, or 5.5, or 6.0, I have no idea. The *bottom* 400 or 500 players on the WTA tour are roughly 6.0 to 6.5. The only ones who are 7.0 would be top 150 or so.

***teaching tennis just seems too depressing for me - if u think abt it***
So, helping other people depresses you? Hmph.

***I try talking to God about it as much as I can.***
I would talk to a priest, rabbi, cleric, etc about it, and start attending a religious service somewhere once a week. Players on the tour have problems in this area too, and often seek help in spiritual activity. You are not alone in this predicament.

***somebody please talk to me this is a freaking problem***

The odds of ANYONE reaching the top 100 in the WTA or the ATP are small, sort of like winning the lottery. Even if both Mom & Dad are tennis pro's, the family has bucks out the wazoo, the odds are still small of being able to participate in a Grand Slam event. It is largely a gift from God, and many of those who've made it know they are very lucky to be there. Conclusion: If you never play in the first round of a major, that means you're *normal.*

***It sucksso bad living with this weight on my shoulders.***
Did someone close to you say that if you don't reach the top 50 in the world, that you stink? That is TOTAL nonsense. Absolute, complete nonsense! Real tennis people would never say something like that.

There isn't a tennis player in the world who's never lost, and there aren't any who've never been bummed out for a while, just like you describe here. Roger Federer has LOST 198 matches as a professional: http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Roger-Federer.aspx

*** I don't talk to people anymore and my relationship with my family is terrible.***

Hmm, could you meet some new people at a church, synagogue, mosque, etc. Get out of the house/apartment and force yourself to socialize a little bit - somewhere. Not easy, but worth it, IMHO.

Little by little, maybe you could patch things up one or more of your family members? Hope they aren't mean to you.

Hang in there, things will eventually get better.

If you're totally burned out with tennis, you can take a few months off, as the pro's *have to* once in a while. If you haven't been taking time off, that may be a part of your problem. After some time away from it, you can either return to practice, or say goodbye to all the sporting nonsense, become an adult, and think about a real career in something serious. Serious careers are where the money is, doing something you like, that you're good at, that requires a few years of study or apprenticeship to become a "pro" at.

Or, just get involved in something that is actually *fun* for you. I have no idea what that might be [photography, pets, student government, charity work, music, art, science, etc etc etc]

All the best :-)





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What would be a great gift for a girl for christmas?

Q. Shes my girlfriend.. I barely started going out with her and I would like to show her how much I really care for her and that I really do love her. What would be a great gift for christmas? I'm looking for something with alot of meaning. Any ideas? Girls what do you like?

A. Christmas itselft is a gift for you to enjoy romance and excitement that both you and your girlfriend will remember in many years.

Your girlfriend will love the gifts that every girl loves - flowers, perfume, jewelry, jewelry box, chocolates or lingerie gifts. She may like a super-slim iPod that can hold up to thousands of songs in her pocket.

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What are some good gift ideas for a pollyanna gift game christmas party?
Q. Some friends and I are having a pollyanna gift giving party/christmas party. We set a $20.00 or more price limit and it's for a group of 14 years old. It's also a mixed party so I need gift ideas for something both girls and guys would like. Thanks !

A. Christmas is the time of year when many families spend more money than they have to create a holiday to remember for their children. With the economy in a downward spiral, saving where you can is important. Christmas is a time of giving, and this is a perfect chance to teach your children to give back.

Giving back

There are many families that are in worse economic shape than you are. Taking the family to a soup kitchen to volunteer during the holiday season will help make it memorable for everyone. It will also help your children appreciate what they have much more.
Thrift and consignment stores

Shopping at thrift stores you can find many items that can be the perfect gift for your child. Most items are gently used and look brand new. You may find the occasional new item that still has the tag on. Starting in these stores is the perfect way to find a multitude of gifts at a fraction of the cost.

Dollar stores

Looking at stores such as the Dollar Store or Five Below you can find some great gifts at a cheap price. Purchasing several of these types of gifts can help fill under the tree and stockings. This can help save money while still making Christmas look plentiful.

Pollyanna

If you have a large family buying many gifts can be daunting. A fantastic way to save money is to do a Pollyanna gift exchange. This is basically putting everyone’s name in a hat and drawing a name of one person to purchase a gift. This will save an enormous amount of money. Instead of buying gifts for ten people you will only be buying for one person.

Cut your gift list

When economic times are good, giving to everyone can make one feel wonderful. Now may be the time to take a look at the list of people you normally give gifts to and decide who you can eliminate from gift giving. This will probably be the hardest part to do as you don’t want to offend anyone. You can choose to give a nice Christmas card instead. In these times it is necessary.

The important thing to remember is Christmas is a time to enjoy your family and appreciate your loved ones. While it may be a challenge for children to understand making a memorable Christmas does not mean you have to spend a lot of money.

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What is a great christmas gift for my friends?
Q. I have 2 best friends they always give me great christmas gifts. And this year I want to get them a great gift at a SUPER LOW PRICE what are some ideas for gifts. ( I live in AZ and im a girl if it helps)

A. bff necklace
charm bracelet
dvd of their favorite tv show
scrunchies/hair ties
scrap book
journal/diary
nail polish, eye liner, mascara
pair of ear rings
go to wal-mart or target





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