Can you suggest an alternative to jewelry or flowers as a romantic gift for a woman?

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Peter Walw

I am looking for an elegant, romantic gift idea for my wife similar to http://www.antonioverdi.com/romanticgift or similar to a unique jewellery design (but I already bought these so I am looking for something else).

I'd like it to be creative, unique, elegant, and touching (she is high maintenance :) something to make her feel appreciated.

Price range $200 - $700. We have been married for 5 years.

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A full day at a Day Spa being pampered. Gave one to my girlfriend and she loved it.

can you recommend ideas for 1st wedding anniversary in Seattle?

DAVID_STEV

Can anyone pl recommend/throw ideas for my 1st wedding anniversary in Seattle?

What are some of the romantic things to do?
Romantic gift ideas for her.
Romantic places to see/visit in Seattle/WA area..
I dont mind going to Orgeon as well...

Thanks!

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Dinner in the space needle is always lovely and something to experience. Right around there are fun museums and even an amusement park which could be fun and romantic. You two could pick up lunch at Pike's Place Market (bread, cheese, wine, flowers even!!) and then go have lunch in a park on the water (I recommend Myrtle Edwards Park - that's where my fiance proposed to me!). A ferry ride, all snuggled up together. They even have dinner cruises on the Puget sound which are amazing!!

As for gifts...there really are endless possibilities. I think it is always nice to get someone something they love but may think too extravagant or unnecessary to get themselves (gifts should be frivolous!) What does she like to do and go from there! (Ex. Does she love to cook, do a joint cooking class - romantic and soooo sweet)

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Any ideas for a retirement gift for a musician?

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Mithril Ka

A co-worker is retiring in a month. We are in a non-musical related field. However, music is her first passion and in her retirement years, she is looking forward to getting back in touch with the music aspect of her life. She's a brilliant piano player and has a master's degree in pipe organ performance. Any suggestions on a retirement gift that some other fellow co-workers and I could get for her? I thought it would be good for the gift to be music related since she's looking forward to re-engaging with something she's held off for awhile.

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flowers and a music book

What's a good gift idea for a boss that's retiring?

heythere

I've been working as an assistant for my director for 5 months now. My director is a great-grandma and she is finally retiring to first of all take care of his elderly father and to spend time with her great-grandchildren so she could be a grandma they could all remember.

What should I get for her retirement gift?
I can't think of anything...
I don't want something super expensive but rather something that's thoughtful and nice.

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A casket. It's about that time..

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What is the coolest tech gadget out there right now under $150?

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shannon

Trying to come up with a great xmas gift idea for the employees of our company.

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WELL THE NEW IP0D NAN0 C0STS $150.........THEY'D MAKE A C00L GiFT.

Is this a lame gift idea for my girlfriend?

Sawyer P

My girlfriend and I have been together for over five years. I have given her many pieces of jewelry as well as other common and not so common gift ideas. We have been doing it long distance for the last 1.5 years which kind of plays into the theme of the gift I was thinking of giving her for xmas this year. The gift is a personalized throw pillow on one side it is a cute picture of both of my dogs on my family's boat with their tiny dog life preservers on. On the back it is a good picture of us both on a trip Cancun this Summer, in text underneath it says "Cancun, 2012" and centered underneath that "I love you". The pillow is a light pink color that fits in with the color of her bed. I was thinking this would be nice since we do not currently live together as it has pictures of both us together and my dogs that she loves. I am worried however that this is a lame gift... I am also planning on getting her some chocolates or something along those lines and obviously a card.

What do you think, lame idea or a nice idea?

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No, that is not a lame idea. That is a great gift. I think your girlfriend is going to be very happy.

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My wife is graduating from Nursing School soon, what would be some good gift ideas?

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Birdman

She'll be an RN and I want to make them a little personal; as in I will leave gift cards for new scrubs to other family members ...

Thanks for the help!

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My sister who is also a nurse, collects Precious Moments statues that have a nurse theme.

Any ideas for an 80th birthday party celebration?

Dave R

I need help on gift ideas, and unique decorating, etc. It's my mom's birthday and we have rented a room at a resturant. What do you thonk of pictures of my mom during different satges - little girl, teen, wedding, etc? Thanks for all answers.

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a picture board is a great idea- I did one for my moms 60th party and she had a great time showing off her pics to everyone! Go get one of those tri-fold display boards and put tons of pics of her throughout the years on it- or you can make a slide show and play it on someones laptop computer- whichever works better for you. For decorating I just used my moms favorite colors- pink, purple, and silver accents- we had fake flower petals scattered down the center of the tables and a set of pretty candles next to a vase of lillies. I also found small travel candles for 50 cents and had one of those at each table setting as a party favor for the guests. We had balloon arrangements all over the room and hung streamers and some birthday banners too. I had also found on Ebay a book all about the year she was born and we had that on the picture table so people could look through that also and I found a Life magazine from th week she was born on there too (I gave that as a gift to her and she loved it).
so as far as decorations- go with something that you think she would like, maybe vases of her favorite flowers all over, or make it a theme relating to her favorite hobby and decorate along those lines (gardening, bingo, quilting- whatever!) This is a good time also to get some family pictures taken so make sure to gather up the whole group before people start to leave to get some good family shots.

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What are some good Christmas gift ideas for the boyfriend?

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Puttin' On

I'm doing a little bit of Christmas shopping and I'm just completely lost as to what I should buy as a gift for my boyfriend this Christmas. He's 27 years old, we've been together about a year. He likes sports but isn't a huge fan. Enjoys video games like world of warcraft. i was thinking a jersey for his favorite team but someone else is already getting that for him. Anyone have any fun creative gift ideas?

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The first year I got my boyfriend silky boxers, a couple nice shirts, and a wallet. Last year I got him an iHome, and more boxers (they became like a tradition after the first year). Just go with things that you KNOW he will use.

What are some good gift ideas for my boyfriend?

Liz B.

Okay so it's me and my boyfriend's 2 month "anniversary" coming up soon. What are some good gift ideas?

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If you have a lot of pictures, maybe a small photo book to remind him of the good times and how much hes loves you.

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

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SeanB

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.

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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 good first year anniversary gift ideas for guys?

Del

My girlfriend wants me to give her ideas on what to give me for our one year anniversary, but I don't know what I want. What are some good first year anniversary gift ideas for guys?

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lol mhm a nice meal lol
u dont need to be fussy tell her quality time with her would b good enough for real spell that day with her man

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Senior citizens what would be a perfect gift to get a man retiring from the Military?

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Misty

My son is retiring from the military Friday.. what can I get him as a retirement gift?
He has all the golf ,fishing and hunting things. So I need ideas other than that.
I would like to thank everyone for the great answers. We are giving him a week fishing trip and cabin with his family , a season family pass to the ball game and a gift certificate to Bass Pro shop.

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I don't know if my ideas will be a perfect match; I hope they'll help you out:

Collect your favorite photos of him while he was serving and put them in a nice album or create a slide show using your computer, put the slide show on a thumb drive.

Choose a favorite photo and have it put on a plaque with a poem or your retirement wishes.

Gift certificate for a charter fishing trip

America the Beautiful-National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, Annual Pass, $80.00
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm

Membership to the Smithsonian Institution-$29.00 per year
Includes a subscription to Smithsonian Magazine
http://www.smithsonian.org/membership/

Passes to local golf courses.

Gun case or sword case. (easily found online)

Shadow box or other display case for his medals and patches.

Will your son be working after he retires from the military. If so, then maybe:

A new lap top case or briefcase

A nice dress watch

Luggage that will fit in airline overhead storage

You and your son have my best wishes and thanks!

Problem with the expectations from grandmother and uncle?

Bujji

Hi,
This problem has a background story. My father came from rural Indian village where we follow traditional family values. He is the elder son and hence takes over the all my grandfather responsibilities and to raise my father brothers and help to settle down in their lives. He used to help grandmothers family and one of my father's brother family who has not settled well economically. At one point of time he reduced monetarily help to them because of our career and future.

Now I am the eldest son in my family. I was pampered by all of my family members including my father brothers and grand fathers family. As they are not settled well and I have little soft corner them. Hence when I started earning I also used to help them monetarily in small quantities. How ever now I have well settled in life and career and now they are expecting to help more and continuously. This is not because of need, but because of their greed. I really want to help them as I can if they are in need, But I don't want encourage their greed, and I don't want to help then because of their greed. How can I do that? Any ideas suggestions, please share with me.
Additional Details here,
My parents don't like me to help them and my father warned me dont encourage that kind of expectation.
My father also warned seriously my uncle and my grandmother dont involve me into their problems as I have my own life
Even after with soft corner, and feel like it is good karma, I have been helping them till now. Now it yields greed in them.

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Is your father still alive. If so and if you have a good relationship, discuss it with him. Your main responsibility is to your wife and your own children. If you do not have those yet, keep some savings so that you can do well. You might set a portion of your income, say 5% or maybe a bit more, whatever you can comfortably spare, to help family members. Certainly, the amount of help needs to be based on their needs.

Helping those who can help themselves is not good for them. In other words, money should come with strings. You might pay something for them or buy something for them instead of giving them money. For example, you might pay some school tuition for a younger relative or perhaps send food or other necessities for the old ones. Give gifts, not cash.

Understand that the older family members will expect more. The younger ones are likely less traditional. Also I think you know that some family members may not like it if you give them less. Prepare yourself for that and do what you feel is right.

Sometimes it is difficult for people to change old habits. Do help the elderly relatives if you can and they need it. The younger ones need to learn to stand on their own two feet if they can. Of course, you are setting a new tradition here. You cannot expect those younger ones to help you when you are old. The world has changed. Not always for the better but one man can't fight it.
Plan now for your own security later. Start a retirement plan now. Have money saved if you do lose your job or if you get sick or have other things happen.
Also, help the others in your family learn

Bless you for caring! I think you have a good heart. Love them but remember your first responsibility is to yourself. You don't want to have to depend on others for help.

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What are some good return gift ideas for a graduation party?

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GRADQS

Well, we are going to have a graduation party, and we need some ideas on what to give the guest's as a return gift. Please suggest some ideas....remember the theme is "graduation". Thanks in advance!

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Hi GRADOS, well a very nice gift maybe a pic, photo of all you graduates together... with different colored t~shirts using the "birrete" (graduation hat) ...

they dont need to be big can put them on a small economic frame like the ones sale in Dollar store or make them with foamy ... at the time you all will have great fun and enjoy the makeing of together before you all go to university

Congratulations..

what return gifts should i give the kids who come for my son's first birthday party?

Sanjana

I am planning my son's first b'day party. Pls give me some ideas as to what kind of return gifts should i give the kids who attend the party ?

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That depends--how old are the kids that are attending? Here's some ideas though:

Stickers
Suckers
Playdough
Glow sticks/bracelets
Bubbles
Washable tattoos
Crayons
Activity books
Coloring books
Balloons

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What is a good Christmas gift for a group of guys and girls?

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Q. I need a good gift exchange gift! what do both girls and guys like? i was thinking an itunes gift card, but that seems a little boring.

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How about a "Movie Theater" gift basket. You could purchase a new release, enclose 2 or 3 bags of microwaveable popcorn, a 2 liter of coke, a package of twislers or a couple boxes of movie sized candy....Instead of getting a basket get a large popcorn bowl to put all the items in. Its something that either a guy or girl can enjoy. My family has received them several times and we've always enjoyed it.
Something along these lines:
http://www.sendluv.com/proddetail.asp?pr...

What activities to organise for annual dinner and how to do a gift exchange?

roselina_r

We had an auction last year and as for the gift exchange we had something call secret santa whereby the receiver of the gift do not know who is the gift from.Kindly help me out suggesting something different from last year. Thank you so much.

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Just please DO NOT do that gift exchange when people have numbers and you can pick from either a wrapped gift under the tree or take a gift from a coworker. I've had soo many jobs do that. All it does it make people feel insecure when their gift isn't traded 5 times. Or people get pissed when they open a great gift early b/c they aren't going to get it in the end. In a group of 20, only one person goes home happy. Everyone else wishes they had those 2 hours back.

Plus I've had it happen once where we got to pick 3 different numbers so that everyone would have two chances to steal a gift. Problem was that several of us ended up with low numbers and went home with no gift at all. Yeah. That sucked.

Also don't make things unisex. Most gifts appeal to either a man or a woman.

If you are going to allow gag gifts, make that the rule. All gifts must be under $15 and must be humorous. Or make a no gag gift rule. Between $10 and $20 and no gag gifts at all.

I like Secret Santa as long as you know each other. I hate buying gifts for people I don't know at all and have never met. Especially if the person in charge doesn't help at all. If you are going to run a secret santa, have every participant fill out a survey. The survey can change to different things. If you had any job, what would be your ideal job? What do you need for this job? This can allow a person to describe how they enjoy gardening, camping, or knitting. Include Things You have enough of (please no more bath products), favorite scent, favorite restaurant, favorite store. That way people can at least make an effort to Santa something they would like.

We did a 2 round Secret Santa. You pick a name. Go get the survey and get them a gift. Then check off the question that you got (for example--check off Favorite Scent). Put survey back. Then draw names and do it again. That also gives you the opportunity to regift that 1st round gift.

My sister's company did a Christmas ornament exchange. It was great b/c no one had expectations. Everyone just got a simple ornament and hung it on the tree. Make sure you do not have non-Christians in the office when starting this tradition.

I think the best idea is a gift card exchange. Everyone bring a $20 gift card to different places. Then you can pick a new card or switch with someone else. You can only be stolen from twice. Everyone gets a gift card. Everyone will be happy with getting to pick something out at Best Buy, PetSmart, Target, etc.

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Best alcohol to give as a wedding gift?

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Hallie

I'm looking for a gift for a friend of ours, we already threw the grooms bachelor party so we are thinking of something more sentimental. I really like to idea of a bottle of wine and a strict rules not to open it until they are celebrating their 5th or 10th anniversary. Unfortunately I don't think they either of them will drink wine. The only think I know they will drink is vodka, and that isn't the kind of alcohol that people age and gets better with time, kind of resembling their marriage...? What might be some other options that are good to sip on their own, that most people find enjoyable to drink? I'm also trying to veer away from champagne I have a feeling they would forget that it doesn't freeze well, and I can see them trying to freeze it. Wine might be okay, maybe as long as its not a red wine, I just don't know much about wines besides merlots. Which I could never see them drinking, ever.

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You should go with a liquor that is aged -for example ::
Twelve year old scotch (ex:Glen Fiddich)
Ten year old vodka (ex: Starka)
Now obviously it's not going to age anymore in the bottle and that being said its also not going to go bad if it sits on a shelf unopened for ten years.. So it could also sort of be catchy to tell them don't open this ten year until ur tenth year or something like that you can probably think of something better but u get my point..

Or you can go with wine But remember most white wines are meant for early drinking with in about two years... Now obviously there are always exceptions ..but u should really go with a red if ur going to do an aged/ ageing wine

What are some masculine things to put into a pinata?

Ericka

My husband is planning a friend's bachelor party. The one request from the bride is that he have a pinata (. . . ) because he's never had one before. We fashioned a pinata to look like a Patron bottle, the groom's alcohol of choice, but past 50mL's and beef jerky, we're at loss as to what to put in it. Any brilliant ideas?

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travel-size shaving cream, cologne, deoderant, etc.
metal key chains
condoms, sensation lotions
small 5-hour energy drinks
lottery tickets, playing cards
swiss army knives, tape measures, tools
iTunes or fast food gift cards
small toy metal cars (fancy ones)
wrapped lighters
golf balls, tees
combs, candy
bottle openers

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What can i get a girl i like for christmas?

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Kevin

Weve known each other since 9th grad in high school, were both 20 now. We always liked each other as friends but always wonder the thought of actually dating. She has a 2 yr old toddler from another guy which is fine to me im not shallow. Anyway is there any ideas on what i can get her/ and her son for christmas? Like if anyone suggests gift cards where would be a good place for a mom or just something for her an something seperate for the son. Thanks alot.

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you could get her a department store gift certifc, so she can buy some nice clothes. you can get her a restaurant certificate for her and her little toddler. yes, gift card seems very nice, just wrap it in a nice sweet little box. :-) and maybe u can put a nice little card in there.

and then maybe for the toddler u can get a sweater or a nice little pair of pants.

merry christmas :-)
good luck ;-)

What would a 13 yr. old girl like for Christmas?

Rotten

A woman at work had her husband just abandon her and her two children, ages 9 and 13. A couple of us are buying gifts for the kids... I have some ideas for the 9 yr. old boy, but what do 13 year old girls like these days? I have absolutely no information about her other than her age, and don't want to ask the mother what the little girl would like, for fear that she'd be embarrassed about her situation...we're not really supposed to even know about the husband leaving! Help!!

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What lovely work mates you are so thoughtful.

Thinking of a list don't expect you to be buying them all just some ideas:-

Hair products
perfume
make-up
necklace/chain
watch
clothes
bath products
smelly's
socks
slippers
nightwear

I think she a bit old for high school musical stuff

Just some things my 13yr got on her list for Christmas


Hope my friend would be like you lot if anything happened to my marriage

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Very unique and cheaper gift ideas for a birthday girl going through tough times?

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Kevin

My best friend in the whole world is turning 14 in a bit. She recently lost her mom and I want to get her something AMAZING! But Im the kind of person who doesnt give presents easily. I want a good gift idea for someone like her and a unique way to give it to her. Thanks!

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I don't know if this is in with young teens these days, but when I was around that age I know Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul was a really great book to read through tough times. It covers a lot of topics and issues that teenagers face including death and many other things. So even after coping with her loss she can reference back to the book to deal with things such as puberty, dating, peer pressure, stress of school, family, friends... I mean just lots of things you go through at that age. I strongly beleive that this book might help her. There are also more version of the book each starting with "chicken soup for the(insert specific topic here)" but I would say go with chicken soup for the teenage soul. It'll be perfect for her.

What are some good gift ideas for teenage girls?

craziie4jo

i want to make a gift basket with different things or buy gift basket. i need to buy them for five people. so yeh, i want it to be really cute so they like it a lot;] ideas please.

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awwwww, how nice of you. :)

well, im 16, and i think some great things to put in there are things like..
-jewelry
-bath and body stuff, lotions you know smell good stuff. :)
-you can get a teddy bear with a t shirt of their faces on it. aha.
-their favorite candies
-a shirt or something
-make up

goood luck. :)

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What are some good omiyage gifts to give a host family?

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Q. I am going to japan in june/july for 11 days i am going to stay with a host family which may or may not have kids of any age so even though it isn't a long trip i want to bring enough to make a good impression. i'm looking for gift ideas for men, women, teens, children, and people i meet. I live in CA near San Francisco and and have already heard about touristy things like magnets and post cards. i'm look for creative things that would be fun for someone to get

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Dude, Japanese people in my experience love their merchandise. You live in an iconic area so I'm sure you can get something reflective of where you live. Caps,shirts(can be dangerous as you don't know their size), calenders or even images of where you live. You could try some 49ers merchandise. Japanese also love icons of the world so maybe a model of the golden gate bridge may be ideal or a snow globe of it.
I'm going to stay at a host family too and from Australia. Bringing boomerangs, koala pushes and wombat in a can(it's just a stuffed wombat in soup can, just bringing some Aussie humor).

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

SeanB

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.

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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!

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What would be a good corporate gift for a company hosting my boss in Manchester, England?

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Mandy

My boss is going to the UK to meet with a client for the first time. Alcohol is out of the question, as he is LDS. Any gift ideas??

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How about a nice set of corn holders!

What kind of visa we have to produce to start a business in USA?

aarkay gro

We are planning to open business in USA
in New York ( exporting T-shirts & corporate gifts from India)
for that we would like to know the US Govt rules to open a business in USA,
Sales tax percentage, process of payment transaction from US to India,
Details of rental agreements or premises in USA

Business related visa issues
What kind of visa we have to produce to start a business in USA?
Time Period required to get visa?
Validity of visa for the business?

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You are likely in for more legal expenses and hassles than you'll ever make in profits. You'll need an immigration lawyer and an international tax lawyer just to get started.

Better idea: Find a small USA business or distributer that will take your products on consignment and sell them within the USA.

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Any suggestions for a birthday gift for a 40 year old man?

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bleweyez20

He is my good friend's husband. It is his 40th birthday party on Saturday. I have no clue what to get for his gift. He does not drink or smoke, lives a comfortable life, and is employed as a wholesale fitness equipment sales manager.
Any good ideas for a gift....gag gift or serious.
I welcome all suggestions.

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How about the movie; '40 yr old virgin'. That ought to get a laugh.

What should I get my mom for her birthday?

Brianna767

Her 40th birthday is Friday and I'm throwing her a party. She is probably the hardest person in the world to shop for! She doesn't really wear jewelry and she is so picky! Any ideas?

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Get her a hefty gift card for her favorite store or stores--or expensive restaurant. Then she can buy what she wants. So that it doesn't sound like a thoughtless gift, write her a note to go with the card saying something like, "I know how much you enjoy __________ (reading, eating out with your friends, photography, shoes, whatever), and I want to imagine you spending all the time you want to spend looking at everything in the store/on the menu, and then carefully making your selections. It will be a joy to know that you can take your time, savor the moment, and come away with not only the things you love but also an experience you will remember."

If that doesn't fit with your plans, how about tickets to a theatrical performance, sports contest, or other event coming up that you think she'd want to attend?

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Is it silly to give a little christmas gift to someone who makes your lunch?

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Elle Dee

I've been going to the same sandwich shop for lunch the last four months and since they are very friendly and obliging I bought a Christmas box of chocs to say thanks. I am now however wondering if this isn't silly? They are just doing their job after all but to me it just isn't a given that people 'just doing their job' are also nice with it so I thought it deserved a little thank you. Is that absolutely not done or would it be ok?

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I think it's a great idea. I'm a medical secretary and I got a gift from a patient the other day. It was just a little box of chocolates but WOW...it really made me feel good that they thought of me!

To write a novel, do you get a copyright for your work before you look for a literary agent?

A09

Hi!

I've been working on my novel for a long time, and I finished writing a few months ago. I am looking at personally marketing my work, but I wonder if I should obtain a copyright first. Then I wonder if the copyright may affect getting the book published. That is why I ask.
The reason why I asked if I should get a copyright is due to the fact someone could take my story before I can get it published.

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The Technical answer is that once you have penned your words they are copyrighted. Since you can not copyright an idea. But take my advice don't believe this!
I have had so much stolen from my machine by an internet hacker and later saw it as movies. Also once I once sent a unfinished work to a movie producer who later turned around stuck his name on it said his mother always dreamed fo big blue aliens and he had worked on this script since he was a child and had shelved it for 15 years. He gave me no credit and no monetary gift in exchange turned out he has a history of this sort of thing. I should have researched producers before choosing who to send it too. Oops live and learn.
SO here is what I have come to and I believe this is what I believe you should do for your own protection from the bottom of my heart and out of my own disappointments and experiences.

First and foremost before you pay the 30 -40 dollars for a copywrite and over and above this. Take your script/ novel to a lawyer!!! Please. Speak with the lawyer and tell them this is what you want. You want some one to read your novel script open a file just for the work you will be bringing in to them and have it recorded and logged the day and work and the just of the story, by their legal secretary and records kept of such, for your protection, with that law firm.

This way if things do go south as the expression goes. You will be able to prove this was your work FIRST by the records the lawyer kept. This is what I have been doing now. I have taken it to the extreme and used various lawyers in different cities, it really doesn't cost that much. and I believe this to be the best protection because copyrights log or record your name as the author and the title of the work NOT the actual work itself like the words in the novel i mean.
I wish only the best of success for you and please understand that this comment is only for the purpose of rendering insight. I want you to succeed.
Please keep in touch with me and let me know how this suggestion works for you. Perhaps we can share tips on this subject as we go along.
Thanks in advance for that, JC :)

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Im writing a newspaper article about Christmas Gifts Ideas how should I right it?

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Brandi

What she I write , should I write like christmas gifts ideas for , women , men , boys , girls but I don't really like it like that . or another way I need something very good and something with an lot of information . thanks:)

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Well, you should write "write" right to begin with, although looking at the rest of your grammar, I'm afraid this article is going to be a mayor challenge for you from beginning to the end.
Once you work out your grammar issue, keep it as simple as possible. I would write about Christmas ideas just for men, because this is a challenge every year as well. A tie again, or his favorite cologne??
Here's a "neutral" article I was able to find.
http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Christmas-Gift-Ideas-for-Men&id=5436955

Good luck.

AJ

What should I ask for as a christmas gift at a work party?

J-ster

I'm a 20 year-old man and don't know what I would want for a christmas gift. We are having a little christmas party at work and the girl who drew my name for a gift wants to know what I want and I have no ideas. There is a $10 limit.

Answer
Something to do with you hobby
chocolate/ sweets
a tie
A book

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

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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?

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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 is an Appropriate gift for a boy about 8-10 years old?

Aurelia

What is an Appropriate gift for a boy about 8-10 years old?

Nothing too expensive please.Just a Small gift as a kind gesture. For Instance, if it is a girl, I would probably get her Stickers or cute stationary sets.
Any ideas as for boys?

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Baseball cards, Star War cards, a pkg. of 3 hot wheel cars(you can get at Dollar General ) for a $1.00, he might like stickers too, but for a boy,like(sports),motorcycles, cars,etc.You can get all of the above at Dollar General, and it won't cost that much.

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