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Selasa, 24 Juni 2014

What do you buy a 9 year old boy for christmas?

Baby Boo

I'm looking around the $20 price range! need ideas help.

Answer
What I like to do when ever I'm buying a present for younger child is to shop relatively cheap, that way you can get them more things, most children are too young to really understand or be offended by the price of their gift. I like to go to like a dollar store or a dollar general, and I take how ever much money I have and spend it all on toys like magnetic dart boards, planes, nerf footballs, things along those lines. Usually I throw in a bag of candy with their gift. This way when the child opens his gift it will seem like he's getting lots of things and you can do that all on a small budget! Best of luck and have a merry Christmas!

what to get a 9 year old British boy?

Kaila

Please tell me , what would a 9 year old English boy like for christmas? I am thinking of spending around 200 pounds on a gift. What is kudos these days?
suggesting alcohol for a child even in joke is out of order. my question was genuine. His parents have split up and his mother has frankly moved him away from out of his comfort zone so he is not really a very happy little boy at the moment

Answer
Depends on the boy. Ask his parents.

Mother day gift ideas? Under 20 dollars?

flowerchil

I'm 13 and don't babysit, and I only have twenty dollars for a mothers day gift...
Ideas?

Answer
Homemade gift ideas:

http://www.betterbudgeting.com/homemadegifts.htm
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/homemade-gifts/index.shtml
http://fun.familyeducation.com/crafts/gifts/45405.html
http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/50-homemade-gift-ideas-from-around-the-web.html
http://www.the-best-homemade-gift-ideas.com/
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Homemade-Gifts/Detail.aspx
http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade_Gifts/
http://www.homemade-gift-basket-ideas.com/homemade-gifts.html

SECRET SANTA GIFT IDEAS FOR AROUND $20?

Bre

I just started working at a new job and we are doing a secret santa, and I drew this girls name I know nothing about, please give me some ideas, limit is $20 (no gag gifts)

Answer
hair ties/scrunchies
gift card to her favorite resturant
gift card to barnes and noble if she likes to read
gift card to spa or salon she goes to
scrap book
eye liner, pink lip gloss, nail polish
necklace with dolphi, buttefly, or draognfly on it
jewelry box
pair of ear rings
bracelet with her birthstone
tickets to a movie or concert she would like
dvd of her favorite tv show
cd of her favorite band or songs
book she's been wanting from a series
subcription to a magazine she reads
bodywash or perfume (go to the malls bath and bodyworks and ask for sweet pea. they have it in lotion, bubble bath, shower gel, body spray, etc)

Mother day gift ideas? Under 20 dollars?

flowerchil

I'm 13 and don't babysit, and I only have twenty dollars for a mothers day gift...
Ideas?

Gift Ideas?

Jessie j

I have a birthday, an anniversary on thanksgiving, and chirstmas comming up. Does anyone have any good gift ideas?

Answer
We'll, you've certainly got a lot on your plate there. For the birthday, it always matters what kind of person we're talking about. Your spouse/girlfriend - see below, regarding everyone else, best way to start is to consider any personal interests of him/her you know about for a moment.

People always consider those gifts most valuable that they didn't even know they wanted, but are related to something that they are passionate about. Things that scream "I'm thoughtful".
The second best thing is something that made you think about that person, or relates to the personality of that person in any other way.

This is of course a little hard to find out if you don't have that much inside in the persons everyday life, so here are a few more general ideas you can always consider:
a) Books are a good place to start, as long as the person actually reads (ok, that's an obvious one).
b) DVD's and other media also provide an entertaining experience, and the person you give them to can even share the experience with you.
c) Gift Certificates are a good choice, if you're a little creative and know the person well enough, you have nearly unlimited options on what to provide a gift certificate for. You can even go as far as organize a full day trip that way. This is of course most appropriate for good friends, your girlfriend or your parents. Buy-able vouchers for things like indoor climbing, trips to the cinema, a circus or a theater play also make very good gifts.

Girlfriend/Spouse specialties

With girlfriends, jewelery never wears off as gift. It's rarely used anymore, especially nowadays where people are always in a hurry and don't believe in there own ability anymore to choose something his or her partner would like.

It's easier then finding perfumes, for example.

Actually, jewelery and gems are one of the easiest gifts, because you just have to go shopping with her a few weeks before the actual event and keep taking your time in places and shops where she can check out the display. All you have to do is pay close attention to what she keeps looking at, and you'll have more options than you need for her quicker than you can imagine.

The best way to shop for jewelery, however, especially if you've got a limited budget, don't have much time, no Ideas what to get her at all or mixture of all of the above, is to start looking within online jewelery stores. This page should provide you with a good list for startes, which covers shops from all pricing ranges:
http://jewelerystores.weebly.com

Adventure gifts are generally extraordinarily well received as well, that's why I included two links below. But they are also a tad more expensive.

If you need more detailed tips, be a little more specific on the persons you need the gifts for, and maybe also the age range for the respective persons.

Best regards,
Thorsten

Gift Ideas for a Friend turing 30?

birthday h

I have a friend, a girl, who is turning 30 in a month. I am struggling to come up with something fun as a gift for her. Any ideas? I would like to keep the gift under $30. Thanks for your input!

Answer
How about a gift made from Swarovski crystals, such as jewelry or a crystal miniture? Swarovski is a well known name that is associated with elegance. But many of their items are not very expensive.

Christmas list ideas under $30?

Our family is low on money right now so my mom said I can get a few items that are under $30 for Christmas. I don't know what to ask for and there's not much that I want, but I know if I don't ask for something my mom will buy me something random and waste money on something I don't like. I'm 13 years old, turning 14 in January, and Im a girl but I'm not very girly. I don't wear makeup.
Thank you so much for everyone who helps me!

Answer
Dvd's, Cd's, books, magazine subscriptions, cute PJ's, slippers, photo albums, candles, gift card to your favorite restaurant, Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks (if you're into coffee) Good Luck and Happy Holidays! =)

WHAT are some great cheap Christmas GIFT ideas?

Q. DOLLAR tree has great ideas

Answer
gifts.com
thingsremembered.com **CLEARANCE SECTION**

Cheap gift ideas?

Anonymous

Need ideas on what to get my employees- I can only afford to spend about $5 each. They run the gamut from college girl to 60-year-old man, and I hope to keep their gifts all the same. I've done candy-filled mugs before, and last year I gave lotto tickets. Please help- I'm out of ideas! (and don't suggest my baking something- I'm a retail manager and I'm busy at Christmas!) Thanks!

Answer
I keep this on my Palm for ideas. Gleaned from the web.... Hope it will help!!!

103 Quick and Easy Christmas Gift Ideas

1. M&M's - "Have a Merry and Most wonderful Holiday Season!!"
2. Soup or soup mix - Wishing you a "Souper" Holiday Season!!
3. Frozen or ready to bake pizza - "Warm up to a wonderful
Holiday Season Topped" with Christmas cheer!"
4. Apples and Hershey's Hugs - A teacher can't live by apples
alone...She needs "Hugs" too!!
5. Popcorn Balls - Hoping you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season!
6. Loaf of Bread - For being there when you were "Kneaded", for
"Rising" to the occasion, large or small. For never "Loafing" on the
job, for helping others to "Heel" with TLC. No matter how you
"Slice it", you do a terrific job loving Others. Merry Christmas!!
7. Jolly Ranchers - Have a Holly"Jolly" Christmas!!
8. Root beer - We're "Root"ing for you to have a Happy Holiday
Season and a Wonderful New Year!!
9. Chex Party Mix - Remember Santa "Chex" his list twice to
see who's been naughty or nice...so be good for goodness sake!!
Merry Christmas!!
10. Box of Hostess Ho-Ho's - Hope a merry "HO - HO - H0" fills
your heart the whole year through! (Put a Santa sticker on the label)
11. Wire Wisk - (Filled with Chocolate kisses) "We WHISK you a
Merry KISSmas!!"
12. Jar of Jelly - jelly is like love - you can't spread it around
without getting some on yourself! Merry Christmas!!
13. Christmas Tray - We "Tray"sure your friendship! Merry Christmas!!
14. Bell - With each chime of this festive bell, may a Christmas wish
come true. And bring you peace and happiness to last the whole
year through! Merry Christmas!
15. Yule Log - "We send you warm greetings this Christmas
Season!!"
16. Potpourri - "May this sweet scent bring back thoughts of
warm Christmases long ago!" Merry Christmas!
17. Cleaners - "You add sparkle and make our life brighter!"
Merry Christmas!
18. Nuts - "We're nuts about you!" Merry Christmas!
19. Lifesavers - " You've been a life saver!" Have a great Christmas!
20. A juice pitcher filled with candy canes- "We pitcher you raising
a little "cane" during the holidays!" Have a merry Christmas!!
21. Broom - You're "Dust" the finest neighbors we know! Merry
Christmas!
22. Paper Towels - "Blot out your troubles; absorb the Christmas
Spirit!"
23. Measuring Cup or Glass Measure - "Wishing you Joy Beyond
Measure!
24. Bananas - If we could choose our friends, and we searched
the whole world through, we'd go bananas trying to find a better
bunch than you!!"
25. Any Star ornaments - "Remember the reason for the season!"
26. Chocolate Mousse Mix - "Merry Christmousse" to our "Deer"
Friends!
27. Wooden spoon - Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups
or soufflÃ©s; You'll find this spoon useful in so many ways. But
whatever it's use, it says, "Merry Merry Christmas from us to you!"
28. Flower - "If friends were flowers, we'd pick you! Happy Holidays!!
Or "You make friendship bloom all year round!"
29. Heart Christmas Ornament - "May the Joy and Love you give
away, come back to you on Christmas day!"
30. Cinnamon Sprinkles - (Cinnamon & Sugar, or cookie sprinkles)
"May your Christmas be sprinkled with laughter and love!" Merry
Christmas!
31. Hershey's Hugs - "A friend always knows when you need a
little hug!"
32. Christmas music CD or Tape - "May the sweet song of
Christmas make your heart rejoice!" Or "May the merry sounds
of Christmas bring a Joyful Melody to your holiday season"
Merry Christmas!!
33. Filled Basket - "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings"
34. Salsa - "Add a little Spice to your Holidays!" Merry Christmas!
35. Stocking or filled Jar - "Have a fun filled Christmas this year!"
36. Lamb - "Have "eweself" a Merry little Christmas!!"
37. Candle - "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your
Christmas merry and the New Year Bright!!
38. Holly - "Happy Holly days!"
39. Calendar - "Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year through!"
40. Shaped Sugar Cookies - "Rolling out a batch of Christmas
Cheer, for Someone we think is very dear!!"
41. Cherry 7-up - "Just a Little Christmas Cheer from Happy
Hearts this tim

Gift ideas for my mom?

E. E

On Mother's Day, I made this big slideshow with pictures of our family and a little biography on her, and she said it was the best gift anyone has ever given her. I'm trying to top it on her birthday. I decided to make her a basket with 52 things in it (she's turning 52). She's very family oriented, she's very religious, she has a good sense of humor, and she loves hand-made things. I need some ideas on what to give her. I barely have any money, so I would need to make practically everything. Please help
I've already done the photo album/biography thing. I still plan on doing a picture frame, but I need some other ideas.
I don't want any picture ideas. No scrapbooks, no photos, no picture frames. I want different ideas

Answer
You can get one of those collage picture frames, the ones that are big with many openings. Some have different sized openings and some are the same sized openings. You can get them in Kohls, Walmart, Michael's, etc. Anyway, you can get one of those frames and put pictures of her and you, and her family in it, through the years, but leave 2 of the openings blank, one to write Happy Birthday and the date, and the other to take a family picture together on the day of her birthday so she has an updated picture, a most recent one, and one the picture is printed out, you can add it to the frame. She can hang it on the wall and it's like a scrapbook for the wall. She will love it. It can hold pictures of her and her family throughout the years, pick her favorite pictures, or the pictures you think she would like the best. The frames are inexpensive too!

You can also make her a scrapbook. These days you can make them in just about any size, 12x12, 8 and half by 11, 8x8, 6x6 and even 4x4, you can put a picture on one side and the journaling and embellishments on the other for the smaller albums and the smaller albums only take a few hours to do. The smaller albums, like the 4x4, she can even carry with her! You can even get those small ones that hold wallet sized photos and if she has grandchildren, make her a grandchildren's album with the picture on one side and the embellishement on the other.

You can also make her a picture frame, if you go to the crafts store they have the frames that you decorate. You can get one of those, decorate it with paint, stickers, glitter, etc, and put a picture in there of you and her together.

They also have picture frames for scrapbook layouts. They are 12x12 frames, they are wood, so you can even decorate the frame, and what you do is make the 12x12 scrapbook layout and then frame it in the frame and hang it up! You can get them at Michael's and AC Moore, where they have the regular frames and right in the middle of the glass of the frame it will say scrapbook frame. Then you can go to the scrapbook dept. and get the paper and supplies, make a layout and put it in the frame and decorate the frame or leave it the way it is, and give it to her that way.

Michael's and AC Moore, and possibly JoAnn's also sell a line called Bare Elements and they are boxes, like jewelry boxes, albums, etc they are white and you can decorate them and make them for gifts.

I hope some of these ideas help and that your mother has a very Happy Birthday!

Gift idea for a mom?

Fiona

I wasn't sure what section to put this in...so I apologize if it's the wrong section.
I have a great friend who is due any week now with her second son...her first son is about 15 months old and will soon be going through open heart surgery...this will be happening not long after she gives birth.
As far as I know she doesn't need a whole lot of stuff for the new baby (she saved everything from her first)...I just can't think of something to get her that would be helpful for her newborn and for her son going through surgery.
I appreciate any ideas/suggestions.
Thank you

Answer
Ok, if the mom doesn't need anything maybe get something for her son that is about to have open heart surgery, maybe a blanket, or a stuff animal. YOU can get the mom something with a nice saying on it to let her know you are thinking about her. My son had open heart surgery when he was 5 weeks old and my friends wrote me little says and stuck them in a jar and when I Was sad or stressed I would read them. A lot of them had quotes from the internet. Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart and home made. Good luck and I will keep your friend and her family in my prayers, I know what she is going through. My son is 5 today and he won't need any more surgeries.

Senin, 23 Juni 2014

What are some idea's for long-distance relationship gifts?

Jacob

I live in New Zealand and she lives in England and we've only really just decided to try this long-distance relationship thing and to give it our best effort. But i'd like to surprise her by getting her something and i'm not really sure what it should be.
Does anyone have any ideas? Anything would be much appreciated.
Oh, and she's 17, turning 18, if that helps.

Answer
I'm in a long distance relationship, I got my boyfriend some perfume (Boys) It was hugo boss red, and he really liked it, so maybe an expensive perfume gift box set? If not how about a small home made gift box? Like a shoe box decorated in wrapping paper and girly shit, and then stuff it with a small me to you teddy some bath stuff? a card, some little cute stuff, If you think a home made shoe box thing is too tacky, how about finding a box... Not sure if you were looking for something like this but it's all I could think of:)

Any ideas for gifts for my long distance boyfriend?

Anyssa Bar

I have been dating my current boyfriend for a year and a half now and he's a year older than me. He went to play baseball in Louisiana and I live in El Paso texas. We did the whole long distance thing great and it's done some good and bad to us. We're bothe getting ready to leave to college and ill be playing softball in oklahoma while he is coming to play back in Texas:) we're only five hours apart now but I really wanna continue to keep that spark between us. Any ideas to how and what I could do for him before he leaves and after he's gone?

Answer
Long distance really sucks :( especially on those bad days.
What I would suggest is maybe making something personal,drawing a picture,a cute letter etc.
What my long distance bf has done is buy us matching bracelets,were both into studs and those kinds of things but you could get identity bracelets with an inscription? It's a great thing to do and your boyfriend can have it for ever.
Good luck and keep me posted? :)

Christmas List Ideas, 2013?

Maggie

I really don't now what I want for Christmas and everyone is bugging me about it so they can shop early. I'm a 14 year old girl, if that helps. I have a few things but I don't know if I really want them or not and plus I might change my mind. Anyway here it is.
-Grey Vans
-Our Moment Perfume
-White Converse
Brown Riding Boots
-Onesie from One Piece
-Black Combat Boots
Clothes from American Eagle, Charlotte Russe etc.
-Urban Decay Naked 2 Platte
- Cruiser Beach Bike
I also want a MacBook but I don't think my parents want to spend $1000 on me because there are 4 other kids in my family. I heard you could get some for cheap on eBay but I don't want a used computer.
Don't think I'm getting all this from my parents, I'm also getting some from my Grandparents and other family members its just a combined list.

Answer
Since you asked for the UD Naked 2 palette you could look online at Sephora & Ulta for other little makeup gifts - the Sephora Favorites collection is especially great! They have huge samplers of mascaras, lip products, etc. and you get to try a lot of new brands.
I recently got a new pair of riding boots and asked for some leg warmers or knee-high socks to have peeking out of the top of my boots - it looks super cute
Jewelry-wise, midi rings and stackable bracelets are in. You can find them at Forever 21, PacSun, Brandy Melville, Nordstroms etc. If you're looking more high end there's a Pandora charm bracelet or rings, and Fossil has some really cute necklaces.
A new coat or some cute scarves
Nail polish, body lotions and scrubs, face masks
Any new electronics you might want - if a MacBook is too expensive maybe a tablet or a cheaper laptop. There are supposed to be a lot of good Black Friday deals on laptops
Instead of just the one moment perfume you could ask for a gift set of it, if they make any (usually come with lotions and a rollerball or something like that)

I hope this helps!

Christmas gifts 2013?

meghan

Top 15 things a teen (13) year old would want for Christmas 2013! please I need help!!

Answer
Yikes.. That's not too much information!

1. New phone (iPhone, Samsung, etc.) http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=cell+phone&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acell+phone

2. Stuff for their room? New bedspread, pillows.. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_kk_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Abedroom&keywords=bedroom&ie=UTF8&qid=1384402909

3. Makeup? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=makeup

4. Hair stuff, nice shampoo/conditioner. http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=a9_asi_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ashampoo+conditioner&keywords=shampoo+conditioner&ie=UTF8&qid=1384402936 I SUGGEST PAUL MITCHELL TEA SHAMPOO OR BEDHEAD.

5. Headphones (Nice ones.) http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_72_0?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aheadphones%2Cp_72%3A2661618011&keywords=headphones&ie=UTF8&qid=1384402979&rnid=2661617011

6. New clothes, some sites for this: forever21.com etsy.com polyvore.com (Look at create for some cute clothes. There's great stuff there!)

7. New animal..??

8. New Laptop.

That's all I got, hope I helped.

My personal wants

9. Bow and Arrow, you can think about it, if the thirteen year old likes the idea, they need to pick out the type of bow they would feel the most comfortable shooting, and some target practices.

10. Punching bags, totally sounds different but it takes out my stress. I need a new one, but some people should start out with http://www.amazon.com/Everlast-Style-Training-Gloves-Black/dp/B000JF6LUE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384403233&sr=8-1&keywords=boxing

Everlast is a great company for boxing, from my personal experience. I do suggest a hanging one, instead of one on the floor. Unless you can try putting water or sand into it, to hold it down better. But otherwise, hanging is the way to go, if you have short enough ceilings (I have to use upstairs for this, unfortunately.)

Hope I helped!

Minggu, 22 Juni 2014

gift ideas for friends?

Q. hello .ok so guys please help ive already got a little gift for my six friends .so i only want to spend another ten euro on them .there girls and are about 12-13 years.does any body have any ideas on what to get them and if you know the price or the name of the shop [i live in ireland ]that would be even better but if you don't its ok .it would be even better if you had any creative ideas i was thinking on go to the euro store and get how many mugs you need for friends, and put Chocolate, candy, candy canes, tim horton girt cards, things like that and wrap it up in that clear plastic paper stuff and tie it with ribbon, and curl the ribbon pieces.

Answer
Frankly, it sounds like you've got a great gift plan already. :)

Butâ¦ other ideas might be:
socks (toe socks with funky print can be fun)

cheap earrings (in the states we've got Claire'sâ¦ donno what you have, but a pair would be about 5 dollars (which, I think, still translates pretty closely into euros. Maybe 7 euros?))

Books (my friends are a bit nerdy. Fun things like blank journals with uber cool covers, or the next novel in a series they love (especially good idea to buy a manga book since they tend to be more expensive than a novel and so are more of a holiday treat), a sketch book for art friendsâ¦

â¦Books I loved as a pre-teen: Tamora Pierce series' (Protector of the Small is my favorite, but The Immortal series is for animal lovers (All of Pierce's books feature strong female characters and are set in a medieval fantasy world)), the Mediator series (girl who deals with ghosts. Very fun), Dealing with Dragon's by Patricia Wrede is hilarious fantasy.

Candy is always a go. :) (unless they're dieting, in which case it's good to avoid for politeness sake.)

hand made cards add a special touch if you're good at art. I make drawings and down size them to a fourth of a page with a copy machine. Collages, stamps, paintings, computer graphics all work. Making them yourself just adds a back-ground feeling of extra individual attention and personal thought/effort.

Band stuff - like posters, tee shirts, CD's, etc can be very fun too. Same goes for anything a friend is currently obsessing over. When by BFF was in love with the Alice in Wonderland book she loved even little things like a small pin or a pen with a photo of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter on it.

If you go the gift-card route, I'd advise choosing a specific store for it to go to, it shows some extra thought than a generic one does because there always the risk with gift cards of the gift feeling rushed and last-minute and as if the friend put no thought into it (which isn't often the case, but it can come across that way)

Cheap make up - like lip gloss, nail polish, maybe a funky color of eyeliner - can be fun to stick in with a candy bar. It makes candy feel less thoughtless (because just candy can also feel like a generic gift card) and is something they can actually use (which little junk like a cute stuffed animal might not be). Hair things like a colorful scrunchy or barrette can be fun as well since it's not something they would normally buy for them self but can also be worn with casual things as just a crazy fun accessory.

If they have a passion, like dancing or horse riding, it can also be a nice gesture to theme a more basic gift (like a blank note/sketch book) to their passion. Such hobbies can also be great places to start shopping. For example: thinking of my friend who loves to work at the Humane society with rabbits, I could go from there and look for the basic with an additional rabbit connection, or I might find a cute saying about rabbits that is on something she might like to put on her desk - she just moved so it's a bit sparse. Or maybe I find a cheap five-page kids book instructing how to fold origami bunnies. Little unique things like that can really cutesy-up a basic gift.

I hope this gives you some ideas, but really, your idea is pretty solid as it is - the wrapping sounds cute, and mugs are always usable. As pencil holders if nothing else! :)

Gift Ideas?

vllyofthed

Hi folks,
I was going to get something for my best friend witha budget of 30 dollars, and I was wondering if you had any ideas... He like photography, but has a camera already (idk wat model) and he is a swimmer on his school team, so maybe something having to do with swimming might work... He has an original xbox, but he really doesn't play it all that much although i know he likes it... Any ideas?

Answer
Unique art gift is the best present.
Have you taken an array of photos throughout your relationship? If so try http://www.photoartomation.com/ArtWork/pages/08_Watercolor.htm
they convert a digital photos into paintings of different art styles and print them on canvas.
I have just received my beautiful painting from photoartomation.com and I am over the moon with it.

New teen boyfriend Christmas gift ideas?

Catherine

I've been dating this guy for a really short amount of time but I still want to get him a Christmas present. I don't want to get him clothes or a gift card and he doesn't really like candy. He likes music but idk specifically what bands and artists really. I was thinking maybe sewing a simple blanket and getting a stuffed animal but I didn't know if that was a stupid idea? Thanks for your help guys!

Answer
iTunes gift card
Movie tickets

The blanket and stuffed animal might be a better idea for an anniversary gift

Make cookies

Quick Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

1 Medium Ripe Banana, peeled
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
Â¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
Â½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Â¼ Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Olive or Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Egg
Â¼ Cup Chopped Nuts
Â½ Cup Chocolate Chips (or what feels good)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray small rectangular or 9x9 square baking pan with non-stick spray.

Chop or mash banana. Combine with flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, oil, milk, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips to this mixture OR save them to add as topping, sprinkling on top of mixture after poured into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Isabellas (Oatmeal Cookies)

1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
Dash salt, optional
Powdered Sugar

Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix in vanilla, then flour, oats and salt. Chill thoroughly, about Â½ hour in the refrigerator. Shape into small balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork, crisscrossing. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes (depending on your oven). Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar

Hand-made gift ideas for my boyfriend's birthday?

Andrea

I am giving him a rugby ball but it is not arriving until one week later so I want to give him something hand-made on the day of his birthday, any ideas?

Answer
Gifts (homemade)

http://fun.familyeducation.com/crafts/gifts/45405.html
http://www.homemade-gift-basket-ideas.com/homemade-gifts.html

http://www.the-best-homemade-gift-ideas.com/
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Homemade-Gifts/Detail.aspx

http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade_Gifts/
http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/50-homemade-gift-ideas-from-around-the-web.html

http://www.betterbudgeting.com/homemadegifts.htm
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/homemade-gifts/index.shtml

gift idea 6 year old boy?

Anna

Hi everyone:) My moms best friends son is getting baptized today. he's six years old and he's quite naughty.. Were confused on what to get him for his baptism after party xx Help please?

Answer
my nephew is 6 and these are things he loves

Op - Boys' Rashguard And Swim Shorts, 2-Piece Set
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Op-Boys-Rashguard-And-Swim-Shorts-2-Piece-Set/22029619

NABI Touchscreen Kids Tablet
http://www.walmart.com/ip/NABI-Touchscreen-Kids-Tablet-PC-with-Optional-Bundle/24063720

Spy Kids 1 - 4 dvd movie

LEGO Ninja Turtles Turtle Lair Attack Play Set
http://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Ninja-Turtles-Turtle-Lair-Attack-Play-Set/22081922

LEGO Ninja Turtles Kraang Lab Escape Play Set
http://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Ninja-Turtles-Kraang-Lab-Escape-Play-Set/22081923

Gift ideas for a 5 year old boy?

Kate

My son, Noah's birthday is coming up, and I just cannot think of anything to get him. I have been to numerous stores, searching for his "big present," and then I buy him a bunch of little things. A "big thing," would be something that costs less than about $300. And the small stuff I just get from the dollar tree. He likes cars and trucks, and stuff like that. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!

~kate, mommy of six, and two on the way!

Answer
I have the perfect solution for you! POWER WHEELS !!
I got one for my 4 yrs old son and he loves it. it has been his favorite to for over six months and for me it breaks all records.
you can stay in your budget and get him one at walmart for 189$ for a 4 wheeler or go wild and spend a little over 300 for the jeep.you cant go wrong and it make a very big gift.
good luck!

Gift ideas for my 9 year old daughters birthday?

Dixie

She turns 10 next week and I'm clueless as to what her main gift should be? I've already got a basket full of little things, clothing, games, hair accessories, makeup, etc... but I always get a substantial gift to go along with all the little things. Any ideas? (She's really not into toys anymore and already has a phone and mp3 player)

Answer
So hard! I have a 10 year old daughter & I had no clue what to get her for her birthday & I have no clue what to get her for Christmas. It's just an awkward stage I guess. For her birthday, I didn't get her a main gift. I just gave her a bunch of random stuff like you've done so far. She was perfectly fine with that. Maybe you could get her some shoes/boots or a new coat or something if she needs it? That usually all they're into at that age. Maybe an inexpensive digital camera if she's pretty responsible with stuff? They have some really cute pink ones & girly ones at Target for around $100 or less. Good luck!!

whats a good gift idea for christmas for a 9 year old boy?

angela

Answer
My youngest is 9 and he loves anything lego, lego star wars, lego city, Agents, bionicle, anything like that. I got him a new Bike helmet and an erector set and a puzzle and a few other star wars toys and things. I also got him a new DS game.

Have you ever heard of devil sticks? I got my son a pair, his older brother has them and my kids love them. It's something creative for them to do and they are fun. My older son got pretty good at it. Here is a link to where you can buy them and a link to a video of a kid using them.

http://devilsticks.org/?gclid=CJ2M_PXYzJ4CFag65QodD20lqg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fI6n60vPYk

Sabtu, 21 Juni 2014

Christmas gift ideas for a 3 year old girl?

Kaitlin

I don't know what to get my 3 year old sister. She loves pink. Loves fashion. Loves Hair things. Loves princesses. Loves dogs. (Can't get a real one) loves dress up. Hates barbies. She is very mature for her age. Any ideas, links, websites?? All is welcome.. Thanks!

Answer
GTA V (she said she was mature!!) ;)

no seriously, you can check out this website, Virtual Village, I just did a spot of shopping myself on it, and saved a nice sum!

http://www.virtualvillage.com/christmas-gift-ideas.html?dir=asc&limit=24&order=name&utm_campaign=xmas_top_menu&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=direct

11 year old gift ideas?

Katrina I

Getting an 11 year old a gift.
It's a girl.

Answer
Im 11 too how bout uh?

Video Games:
PS3(300-600$ depends how many gigs)
PS2 (has many great games and is only 80-160$)
Wii(250$ at every store but different bundles vary bundles are usually 419$)
DS Lite (original models are good but are not sold any morer so you can still get a DS lite though usually 100-160$)
Sims for PC
Can't go wrong with guitar hero (guitar hero 3 is available for wii,xbox 360,PS3,PS2,Mac and PC Guitar hero 2 is available for PS2 and xbox 360, guitar hero 1 and 80's is only for PS2)
I love rockband (currently only available for PS3,Xbox 360 and soon to be PS2)

Plush toys
Webkinz (first original plush and virtual pet you can play with on webkinz.com)
Shinging Stars (copy of webkinz can be played with on webkinz.com)
RescuePets (another copy of webkinz can be played with on rescuepets.com

Stocking Stuffers
CANDY!!!!!!

Go on target.com or walmart.com they have everything

Christmas Gift List....?

Olivia

Hello People,
Christmas is on it's way, and I'm getting into the spirit a bit early...
I need to get everyone gifts, of course, but I don't know what, and no one will give me a straight answer.
Could you guess what they would want based on these descriptions, please?
Brother: 9 years old, loves everything technological, bought his own ipad, flatscreen tv, google tv, ipod, psvita, etc...
Stepmother-33, loves gardening and movies
Dad-44, loves everything technological, movies, and cooking. I was thinking of getting him slippers, but he just got a pair...
Mom-46, realtor, always grumpy, loves reading the news...
Cousin-boy, 14, loves video games, tennis, biking, and technology...
Cousin-boy, 14 (they're twins), loves video games, tennis, biking, and a spy tv show...(it's called Nikita, if you know what that is.)
Aunt-49, loves dogs, jewlery making, gardening...
Uncle, 50 (i think), loves sports and cooking...
Aunt, 48, editor for the denver post, loves long walks, and her dogs
Uncle, 50 (i think), loves biking, handyman work, works as an english teacher at a highhschool...
Grandma, 87, pack rat. loves dogs...
Grandpa, 85, recently diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, (this is very likely my last christmas :-( with him ever), he loves to do things. literally, he walks everywhere, built his own boat, put a solar roof on his house, etc...I want to get him something amazing, but i don't have any ideas...a simple idea could help me come up with something.
Grandma, 79, lives in portugal, makes her own jam, very good at bruising herself accidentally, has tons of fruit bushes...
Me- I don't really know what I want, but an idea for the list would be great. I'm 14, Have 4 dogs, love art, dance, and music, love to read (harry potter is my FAVORITE!!), i'm going to be an architect and/or lawyer when I grow up and want to go to harvard...

An idea or two for each person would be awesome!! I'll answer your questions if you link to them :-)
please give serious and thought out answers.
Thank You!!!!
<3,
OB

Answer
here are some ideas:
step mother-33:
High quality garden tools can make excellent garden gift ideas, such as small shovels or trowels.
Decorations for the garden are great gift ideas. Gnomes, animals, or other small ceramic sculptures are generally a good choice.
Solar lights are also great garden gift ideas. These can work well in most gardens because they do not require electricity to work.

Brother-9:
Zune HD 16 GB Video MP3 Player. It stores alot of songs ant you can watch Hd movirs and tv shows.
Sony PSP. Serously check this out! he sounds like he would like this.
Wii U or an X-box are great or even a 3ds

Dad-44:
get gift cards for blockbuster, or anywheres you can buy movies
you can get a movie fun pack for both of you that could come with popcorn, pop, candy, movies and a gift card
you could get him a recliner so he can watch his movies in comfort
or a surround sound system

Mom-46:
check out these gift baskets on amazon
Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets Heart Healthy Gourmet Food Basket
The Corporate Show Stopperâ¢ Christmas Gift Basket
Classic Gourmet Cheese: Gourmet Cheese Gift Basket
Christmas Gift Basket Deluxeâ¢
Or even get her some flannel Pj's or fuzzy socks

Cousin-boy, 14:
Bell F12 Bike Computer. It keeps track of trip length, current speed, max speed, average speed, and has a trip timer and a clock
A water bottle holder for a bicycle
Or a nice bicicle seat
A tablet is a perfect gift. It doesn't cost too much. or even a giftcard to best buy or gamestop

Aunt-49:
Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers PL513 (great for making jewelry)
Darice JD Bead Storage System with 12 Containers (great for storing supplies)
Southwest Spirit Jewelry Polishing Cloths - Package of 3 (a must have!)
A retractible leash (for her dog)
Obedience classes (for her dog)

Uncle-50:
Workbench - A good workbench makes work easier for the Do It Yourselfer, and it's not something you have to pay a lot of money on either.
The Black and Decker Battery Operated Adjustable Wrench - This is one of the BEST invention ever!
Tool belt - A tool belt is a handy tool gift that anyone will appreciate

Aunt-48:
Timex Mid-Size T5G971 Personal Trainer Heart Rate Monitor Watch
Spenco Polysorb Total Support, Women's 11-12 / Men's 10-11 (amazon)
Reebok Thumblock Wrist Weight (2-Pound Set) or Two 1lb. weights (amazon)

Uncle-50:
You can get him a mini refrigerator or a Coca Cola 6 Can mini fridge or for winters you can buy him a space heater, which will be a really comforting and awesome gift
you can get your him a gift certificate for his favorite local sports bar or a sports themed restaurant

Grandma 87:
Tickets to a Movie
A Special Meal at a Restaurant
Sweet Treats
Gourmet Food

Grandpa, 85:
Warm snuggly socks
DVDs or a DVD player
A scrapbook
Candy or sugary foods
Nice clothing (shirts or baseball caps)

Grandma-79:
Watering can
Jars (for her jam)
a sprinkler or a sprikler system

You:
If you like cute jewelry betsy johnson is a great style, you can find really cheap betsy johnson on ebay. esty has good earphone jacks that are a really cute and creative way to embelish your ipod. Fuzzy socks are a must have! Juicy coture charms/perfume are adorable! (cheapest on ebay) Princess vera and lauren conrad has alot of cute dresses. If your a twilight fan they are also selling twilight perfume. nomorerack.com also has really good deals. There is also a new wii u comming out, which sounds fun. Beauty products are really great, too. I personally love the Jafra sugar cookie body butter (or any jafra body butter) If your a reader you would enjoy the nook hd tablet (they are really nice) Also the sephora eye shadows are really good :) hope this helps

Good Housewarming Gift Ideas?

Realtorifi

I'm a Realtor and am always looking for unique housewarming gift ideas. I'd love to hear yours.
Thank you all for your great ideas.

Answer
Candles, Paintings, and picture frames, Wine, Champaigne glasses, fruit basket, cheese platter, Windchimes, Garden Knomes

Plants are always a great house warming gift. If by chance you and the home owner is in the outs, make the flowers conatin lillies. {smirk}

Jumat, 20 Juni 2014

Christmas gift exchange game ideas?

m_lvb18

My extended family instead of drawing names and buying presents for them, we've decided to do a game and girls buy a girl gift and guys buy a guy gift. We need an idea for a game to play to exchange. we'd also like to be able to steal gifts.

Answer
We do a gift exchange grab bag thing. Basically all the presents are in a big pile...you could seperate these out into boy pile and girl piles. Then we draw numbers. Person 1 goes and picks out a gift and opens it. Person 2 can either steal Person 1's gift that they just opened or grab a new present to open. It goes on like that until the last person has opened a gift. We also have rules that the 3rd owner of a gift is the final owner. That sometimes comes into play if there is a REALLY popular item and everyone keeps stealing it.

What is a white elephant gift exchange?

Bob the Bu

What exactly is a white elephant gift exchange? I'm doing my first white elephant gift exchange ever. Please help me figure out what it is and what gifts are appropriate...maybe name some you've received or given...

It's at a Christian bible study (ages 20 - 35) and the limit is $5. and

Will this gift work?
I stopped past a local thrift store and picked up an 8-track tape (in excellent condition) titled Jesus Loves You (pretty sure it contains traditional christian hymns), a cook book called West Coast Cook Book (copyrighted 1965, in great condition) and a book called Mixed Roots: a Guide for Jewish Grandparents of Interfaith Grandchildren (in excellent condition) where someone carefully highlighted all most important parts on every single page. For all of them it was under $5, including tax. And the piÃ¨ce de rÃ©sistance: a bag of working, but used light bulbs (incandescent/flood blubs) I've had in my cupboard for 2 and a half years (maybe 7 - 10 of them total). It's one gift wrapped wrapped in a box with the light bulbs put into a gift bag.

Will this gift work?

Answer
The idea of a white elephant gift is that in some culture (I'm guessing in India?) if the king wanted to give you a special gift he would give you a gift of a rare white elephant. You would have to cherish it and take care of it for the rest of its life while it ate you out of house and home. So on one hand it was a gift and an honor, but on the other hand you really didn't want it. It has evolved to mean exchanging gifts that no one wants. For example, one guy emptied his closet of his ugly ties. Another friend painted a pretty picture of a road running through the woods, over a bridge and up to a distant barn - but she forgot to put a stream in the picture. The bridge was over nothing. And then there was the puzzle with one piece missing. Sounds like your gift will fit right in.

Kamis, 19 Juni 2014

Adoption gift ideas for friend?

becca

My friend is giving her baby up for adoption. I can tell it is hard on her and her BDay is in 2 weeks. and she is due in july. I wanted to give her something that i could make or get that would have to do with the baby. something to make it easier in a way. ideas please
ok first offf. who said im not supporting her? i wanted something such as a scrap book. or maybe a charm she can wear nad give the other to the baby. not a card saying CONGRADUALTIONS!!! dude. get over urself. im not 12 i know this is hard on her. and she knows she has 3 days after birth. i asked a question. dont preach to me.
ok first offf. who said im not supporting her? i wanted something such as a scrap book. or maybe a charm she can wear nad give the other to the baby. not a card saying CONGRADUALTIONS!!! dude. get over urself. im not 12 i know this is hard on her. and she knows she has 3 days after birth. i asked a question. dont preach to me.

Answer
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$24.99 new - Amazon.com
Swarovski Crystal: Angel Ornament AE08
$110.00 new - Unique Gifts
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$102.48 new - Schulz Juweliere

Gift Idea?

naughtylil

My boyfriends birthday is coming up soon and I have no idea what to get him. Please Help!! lol

Answer
Unique art gift is the best present.
There is a web site âphotoartomation.com ( http://www.photoartomation.com ), they convert a digital photos into paintings of different art styles and print them on canvas.
My friend sent them a picture and they turned it into beautiful piece of art. I saw it and it really looks good

Christmas gift exchange game ideas?

m_lvb18

What is a white elephant gift exchange?

Bob the Bu

Rabu, 18 Juni 2014

Gift exchange ideas under $10?

Emily

not anything inappropriate but there are guys ages 15-23 and 2 girls ages 17 and 21. we are doing the dice exchange game and i cant find anything to buy!

Answer
I always use the easy way out! Itunes gift card for $10 would probably be great - after all music is part of every teen's life!

Great Gifts For Guy Under 10 Bucks!!!?

Omar T

So at my job were having a secret Santa thing. The guy they picked for me, I know nothing about. We have conversations here and there but I don't really know his personality and what he likes! We have to stay under 10 bucks but I don't want to get just any old traditionally gift card, tie, soap or cologne, kinda want to think outside the box but still keep it professional. Any ideas!!!???

Answer
heck I am 34 and I would love an action figure....
we guys are weird in that way... I guess by your picture you are a guy
here are some ideas:

Action Figure
Slinky
handcuffs ( those for your fingers )
stressballs
model airplane/car/boat
oh one of those micro RC control cars
stupid shirt
wacky mug
any fake things like fangs/vomit/whoopie cushin
set of mini screwdrivers
one of those LED flashlights ( got one last xmas, best gift ever I use it all the time )
Gamepad for the PC
gag

other junk you can find... we guys love junk !

Gift ideas?

zuckie44

I was wondering what (if anything) people get their children as a "big brother/big sister" gift the day their next baby is born. My first son will be 7 when my second son will be born and even though he'll be included in everything, I don't want him to feel left out or that more attention is being shown to the baby. Also, my mom, sister-in-law and mother-in-law are planning my shower. What is something I can get them as a thank you gift for all their hard work? It doesn't have to be the same gift for all three, but I have no idea of how to thank them.
What great ideas, everyone! Now my problem is deciding which one to do!!

Answer
Involve your son while also giving him a gift. Get him an inexpensive digital camera. (CVS even has 1-time use digital and video cameras that are very reasonable) and give him the job of documenting what is going on--taking pictures of the baby, of what's going on at the house, of what's going on in his life that you are missing while in the hospital, etc. And if it's not a disposable camera, he can keep it for years. http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?sr=1&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2254197&origkw=digital+camera&kw=digital+camera&kwCatId=&view=all

For the folks who gave you the party, it's so nice that you want to thank them with a gift. Have you considered sending them each flowers? 1800flowers has "Happy Hour" bouquets that look like mini margaritas, starting at $30 + shipping http://ww12.1800flowers.com/dataset.do?dataset=10361&cm_search=happy%20hour

Or, have a photo book made for each of them filled with new baby pics. You can upload your photos to Snapfish.com and then order professional-looking photo books complete with captions! http://www.snapfish.com/tourphotobooks. These start at less than $15 each.

Ideas - wedding gift for future sister-in-law?

tangshengy

My fiance's sister is getting married this Sunday. They just announced it officially two days ago. (Very last minute). Need ideas for a really great gift. Please, serious suggestions only. I appreciate your thoughts in advance but criticism is not necessary.

A little background:

My fiance and I are not close to his sister (C) or her fiance (K). She is not a girly girl, we both don't know what she likes at all. Her fiance is a techy computer type. They both have dogs that hate each other. "K" already owns his own house and it's pretty much furnished except the unfinished basement.

The gift has to be really nice and something that I hope they will like or at least be impressed by. The budget is about $400 but I'm willing to go over for the right gift. Gift cards and cash are out - my fiance doesn't like it.

I had thought a nice luggage set but remembered "C" didn't like the last one she got as a gift. No idea where the honeymoon is, or if there even is one. No kids yet.
A few more details:

Neither of them cooks. They eat carry out EVERY DAY. They don't travel often. I don't know what they do with their time to be honest. They are not having a traditional wedding ceremony - just the reception for about 100 people.

They don't work out often. They don't do "cultural" things. They don't do much of anything! Sorry...I'm frustrated because I just don't know enough about them to get them anything.

Answer
The best wedding gift for a couple throwing a rushed wedding is a little relaxation. See if there is a massage therapist that specializes in couples massage that you could get to visit the newly weds. You can google therapists in your area, or use a phone book. Normally you can get a good hour and a half for around $150 per person. Some of them will even come to you, rather than you having to go to a spa!

Selasa, 17 Juni 2014

Any ideas for good Easter gifts for kids?

Frances

Looking for Easter presents for children ages 2 (girl), 6 (boy) and 10 (girl). Would appreciate any help. Thanks!

Answer
Easter gift ideas:

Easter baskets filled with foods.
Basket filled with goodies.
M&M Easter baskets.
Easter ham - precooked.
Fruit basket.
Beautiful Easter cards.

More ideas:

1. http://www.bestpysanky.com/Easter-Gifts-s/5.htm

2. http://www.gifts.com/occasion/easter/3jw

3. http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Easter-Gift-Baskets.asp

4. Children's Easter baskets and gifts:
http://www.gifts.com/occasion/easter/child/3jwhwX

5. Easter jewelry:
http://www.artbeads.com/easter-jewelry-free-patterns.html

Need gift ideas - too many kids!?

joc_8522

I now have seven nieces and nephews that I need to shop for Christmas gits for. Because there are so many I would like to start my shopping now (I am horrible with saving money so spreading it out would be helpful!). The problem I am having is that theses kids have EVERYTHING so they are difficult to shop for. If you can give me some unique ideas for any of the kids listed below I would be so grateful! Here are there ages they will be at Christmas and their sex:

Girl - 11
Girl - 9
Boy - 8
Boy - 4 1/2
Boy - 2 1/2
Boy - 1
Boy - 9 months

Because there are so many I can't afford anything too expensive, but any help is great!

Answer
For all of them, clothes are always a good option.
11 year old girl: try getting her a video game, a book, or a cellphone case. It really depends on the person.
9 year old girl: a book is a good idea. Also try finding out what movies she likes.
8 year old boy: maybe a soccer ball, or even really cool sneakers. A exciting movie or book is a good idea.
4 1/2 boy: Try getting an interesting toy, such as an assembling one: where you assemble different parts and get a kind of robot.
2 1/2 and 1 year old boys: I would get building blocks for them...
9 month boy: Try getting a sort of key-chain with his name on it. Clothes are always good, again.

I would just like to say that a Christmas present doesn't have to come wrapped. You could take them to a movie, a restaurant, or just spend a really fun day with them.
Hope this helps!

Retirement gift ideas?

gsgirl

So I need to buy a retirement gift for my father in law...the thing is, he really doesn't "need" anything, and he's pretty simple, so would't want anything fancy. But it's a pretty big deal and we want to get something special. Ideas, thoughts would be great!

Answer
if hes going to be traveling a lot during his retirement or hanging out with family and friends, he might enjoy a new camera to take pictures or better quality pictures where ever he goes. Cameta Camera also has some nice ones on sale right now.

retirement party ideas?

the_sweete

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?

Answer
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.

â¦Because life should be more funâ¦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 anytimeâ¦we're here to help make all your parties a huge success!

HOBBIES/INTERESTS OF THE RETIREE:
SPORTS
Golf â "Teeing up for an awesome Retirement!", "Retirement suits you to a Tee!"
Baseball â "A Grand Slam of a Career!", "Take me out to the Ballgame!"
Tennis â "Serving up wishes for an Ace Retirement"
Fishing â "Casting Wishes for a "Reel" Great Retirement!'
Sailing/Boating â "Bon Voyage", "Setting Sail for A Brighter Tomorrow", "Anchors Aweigh!"
Sports Spectator/Couch Potato â "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 â "The Great Outdoors awaits!" Environmentalist â "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 guestsâ¦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 hereâ¦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 WHENâ¦"
"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 commentsâ¦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" â 60s & 70s
"FABULOUS FIFTIES" â A sock hop or just good old Rock n' Roll fun!
"SWING PARTY!" â A salute to the 40s!
FANTASY RETIREMENT LOCATION:
TROPICAL PARADISE? â "Hawaiian Luau"
SANDY BEACH? â "Beach Bash"
YACHTING AROUND THE GLOBE? - "Anchors Away", "Nautical" or "Bon Voyage"
A DUDE RANCH? â "Wild Wild West!"
LAS VEGAS/MONACO? â "Casino Night"
THE AMAZON? â "It's a Jungle out there!"
GLOBE TROTTING? â "A World of Wonder Awaits!"
SULTRY SOUTH AMERICA? â "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!" â 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!" â 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!" â Take guests on a safari!
"PROGRESSIVE DINNER" â 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" â Hi-light everything tacky the guest of honor has embraced or avoided over the years!"

what are some good gift ideas for a 12 year old boy?

Morgan K

Answer
Ideas:
video games[Nintendo Wii,Playstation 3,Xbox 360,Nintendo DS,PSP
iPod[iPod nano,iPod classic]
remote controlled helicopters [They have a good one at Fry's]
remote controlled airplanes[They have a good one at Fry's]
Movies

What are some gift ideas for a 16 year old boy?

christine

Answer
I'll give you my partial son's list:
Playstation 2 games (Final Fantasy - Dirge of Cerberus VII, Sing Star and Dance Revolution)
Hollister Gift card
30 GB Ipod
Optical mouse
flat screen monitor for computer
Ipod charger (car and fm transmitter)
Data cable for his cell phone
Head set for his Ipod (3 GB)
Ipod microphone

Family gift ideas?

SJM

Money is extremely tight with everyone this year and I was trying to come up with a neat idea for a gift to give to the whole family instead of buying for each person individually. It would be for my dad, stepmom, brother age 3, brother, age 15, and stepbrother, 19. Am I just being cheap not buying individual gifts and taking the easy way out? I think everyone will understand that money is tight becasue my husband and I are also helping raise our nephew while my sister is in Kuwait. I just feel that a family gift is impersonal and need great gift ideas! PLEASE HELP!!

Answer
Family gifts are not impersonal...you are thinking of them and that is what really matters! Set a price for your gift....now go to your local Thrift Store and find a nice sized basket...maybe you can also find some Silk Christmas Floral arrangement..tear the arrangement apart, and wire some of the flowers to the basket, (or glue them with Hot Glue...you can also use Floral Picks from a local Variety Store or the Dollar Store...depending on the size of Basket you find, fill it...here are some ideas for it...While you are at the Thrift Store, look for Coffee Mugs and Tins with Christmas Motifs and scenes...these can be filled with Christmas Candy, Jelly Beans, Foil Wrapped Chocolates, or individual packages of Cocoa... or you might add Marshmellows and a can of Whipped cream found in the dairy Dept of your Grocery Store and a large box of Hot Chocolate mix, maybe find a Christmas Movie that you think they all might enjoy...wrap it or place it in the basket.....or buy the Christmas Cokes in the Bottles, and add Popcorn and Butter with the Movie....or MCDonalds Gift Cards..use a little imagination, and put the gift together.....If the basket will hold the tin, make and decorate some Sugar Cookies... and place them in the tin and if you want to....take over a gallon of Milk! Nothing is better than Milk with Cookies! You can wrap the Basket or Tin in Celephane Wrap, (to do this, Cut 4 very long pieces of Celephane, enough to go completely around your basket or Tin, or Coke or whatever......Criss-cross them in the shape of a X, draw up the ends, and tie with Curling Ribbon, and add lots of Curl ,a Card and tie at top of package.) Other ideas, make a Cheese Ball, and do Crackers and Wine, or make some Cider or Wassail and take it over...You know your family, and you know what they like...I'm sure you can think of something that will turn out to be personal and not too expensive! They will understand that you are on a budget..do not let the Commercialism of the season play on your heart. And you might want to buy a little something special for the 3 year old, Tootsie Toy Cars are not very expensive or a color book and crayons, a 3 year old is not hard nor expensive to buy for, and so you might make a small exception there if you want to...the others won't take offence at this....Good Luck, and God Bless! Hope I've helped!
Here is my favorite recipe for Sugar Cookies, I have made them since I was 10 years old and continue to make them every year (I am 56 now) They have always been popular wherever I take them...I like this recipe, because it makes about 6 dozen cookies, and you do not have to refridgerate the dough before rolling them out. However you can refidgerate the dough if you want to wait. Your nephew might want to help you and send some to his mother in Kuwait...if you do this, Freeze them before mailing and they will get there fresher....
I mix these cookies by hand, not a mixer!

Sugar Cookies
Sift together the following ingredients:
3 c. Flour, 1 tsp. baking Powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 1/4 c. Sugar.

Cut in 1 c. of Shortening with Fork or Pastry cutter. (You can use partial Butter or Margarine if desired)

Add 3 Unbeaten Eggs and 1 tsp. Vanilla...mix well.

Roll out onto lightly floured Board, about 1/4" thick and cut with Christmas Design cookie Cutters. Bake in Moderate Oven preheated to 375 degrees, for about 8 minutes.. Cool and frost or decorate.

(You can roll a little thicker or thinner, depending on how you like the cookie, but must experiment with cooking time if you do this)

Frosting

1 c Sifted Powdered Sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp Vanilla or other flavoring, (I always use Vanilla) 1 1/2 TBsp. Cream or Milk. Mix well... color frosting if desired with Food Coloring-Frosting will be thin....Frost your cookies and use sprinkles, decorator Sugars and decorettes, or decorate after Frosting sets. Have a table covered with Waxed Paper to let the Frosting set on the cookies, then deorate with decorator icing. Then let Frosting set again. Place in Air Tight Tins or Tupperware and Refridgerate, or Freeze until distribution.(Sometimes I go the extra mile, and decorate, but most of the time it is just the frosting and decoator Sugars & sprinkles...the cookies are always a big hit, and I also do them on Valentines Day!

Humorous Story: I was a Room Mother for 6 years, and always took these Cookies for School Parties...when the kids got older they had to take Home-Ec, and at Christmas time their teacher had them make sugar cookies and then eat them at their party..most of the kids had been in one or more of the classes of which I had been Room Mother......when they had their party, they all piped up that their cookies were terrible, and that the teacher should get my recipe! (My son flunked that assignment, and the teacher never asked for my recipe!)

Secret Santa gift ideas?

Dreamer

Hi.
Me and my 5 close friends have decided to do a secret santa, and we also decided that we would make the present, so far I can't think of anything good enough, do you have any ideas ? Something creative and different.
Thanks.
shes really girly.

Senin, 16 Juni 2014

christmas present ideas for 9 year old sister?

Maggy

she likes arts and crafts and she likes playing on her DS, the wii, and computer (Webkinz and Club Penguin, etc.), watching tv
i want to get her something not really related with spending ur time on the ds or wii or tv or computer - that will be my last choice
she always needs ideas on what to make as homemade presents so i was thinking maybe a book with homemade gift ideas but i can't seem to find one
any ideas?

Answer
gift card to club penguin
gift card to hobby lobby (its an art supplies store)
art kit
scrap book
dvd of her favorite tv show
hair ties if she wears her hair up
journal/diary
bodywash or perfume (go the malls bath and bodyworks and ask for sweet pea. they have it in lotion, bodyspray, bodywash, bubble bath, shower gel, etc)

Need a good gift idea for a 4 year old!?

Mom to Mat

My son is turning 4 on March 9th.....we always do a big party for him and get him lots of stuff but this year I want to get him something extra special. We are having a new baby at the end of this month (Just a couple weeks before his birthday) so it will be a crazy hectic time. We are still having the big party for him I was just looking for an idea for a really awesome gift idea! Thanks!

Answer
well they have these little hummers my 6 year old adores! its for 3-7 yo and they drive it around the yard. keeps him entertained as well!

Different best gift ideas on valentinesday?

balakrishn

suggest me different gift ideas 2my girlfriend on valentinesday..plz help me with different ideas nt routine one

Answer
Hi..
Lingerie is another Valentine's Day gift that benefits the gift-giver as much, if not more, than the gift-receiver. It's a win-win situation....
check it out..

http://navifashioncraze.blogspot.in/2013/01/valentine-day-red-lingerie.htm

:)

Business Ideas for 2013?

Nelson

Hello! I would like to start my own Business and want some ideas. Thanks!

P.s- A home-based business would be best.

Answer
Best way is to find business that has products/services you have a interest in. Be sure to do research on the company you are interested in (how long in business, compensation plan, startup costs, etc.). Npros website (npros.com) has a directory of home based businesses. Not every company is listed, just those that registered but it has alot of info.

I decided to have a home-based business in the gift basket area as that was a interest I had for a long time. Made my own baskets for years. The company has a residual income plan which I find beneficial. You can check all details on my website (listed below).

Hope this helps.
Linda
www.mygiftsandflowers.com

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