Q. I'm going on a trip to visit my Great Aunt and my two cousins (both in their 30's) who I rarely see but love. I'll be staying with them for 2 days and I don't know what to bring for gifts! I was gonna pick up chocolates and wine for each person, but that doesn't seem enough, some how. Any other suggestions?
A. There are some great gift basket places that will make you a basket of goodies with any and all items that you may want in it.
I would just purchase them and see if they will make it for you. Or just do it yourself. I do that at Christmas and it's not hard at all. Get them a nice neutral bathroom set, towels, soaps/toiletries, BUY a large bassinet with handles (yes, straw baby bassinet!) and stuff the bottom with paper, and then fill it with the bath items, perhaps arranged in back, use clear shiney tape to keep it all from moving or tie with nice neutral or fancy ribbons, stuff that easter egg basket stuffing stuff in between, and in the front half arrange the wines, chocolates, herbs, oils, utinsels (coffee whipper/etc....look around at kitchen stores for neat gadgets) and really go all out. They will be WOWED.
A basket store will make it for you if you bring it all in for a fee I'm sure, if you don't want to attempt it all. I can guarantee you it's so much cheaper (although it's expensive!) to buy the items yourself. You don't get much from the basket stores if you have them do it all. Just have them put it together if you like.
If it's close to a holiday you can THEME it with appropriate oven mitts, towels, tea towels, and some stuffed animals or items related to the holiday. You can buy the basket wrap at any dollar store or card store and use the shiney clear tape it disappears on the wrap!
Good luck.
I would just purchase them and see if they will make it for you. Or just do it yourself. I do that at Christmas and it's not hard at all. Get them a nice neutral bathroom set, towels, soaps/toiletries, BUY a large bassinet with handles (yes, straw baby bassinet!) and stuff the bottom with paper, and then fill it with the bath items, perhaps arranged in back, use clear shiney tape to keep it all from moving or tie with nice neutral or fancy ribbons, stuff that easter egg basket stuffing stuff in between, and in the front half arrange the wines, chocolates, herbs, oils, utinsels (coffee whipper/etc....look around at kitchen stores for neat gadgets) and really go all out. They will be WOWED.
A basket store will make it for you if you bring it all in for a fee I'm sure, if you don't want to attempt it all. I can guarantee you it's so much cheaper (although it's expensive!) to buy the items yourself. You don't get much from the basket stores if you have them do it all. Just have them put it together if you like.
If it's close to a holiday you can THEME it with appropriate oven mitts, towels, tea towels, and some stuffed animals or items related to the holiday. You can buy the basket wrap at any dollar store or card store and use the shiney clear tape it disappears on the wrap!
Good luck.
What is a good inexpensive hostess gift?
Q. With the holidays coming up, there will be a lot of parties and I don't want to spend a fortune on hostess gifts. Any ideas? Around $20 is good.
A. It depends on the hostess. If you know she is into cooking and kitchen gadgets, you can pick up a few of those. A cookbook is always nice. If you are not familiar with her taste, flowers, plants, some bakery items like cookies and pastry can be shared. Depending on the crowd not everyone wants wine.
What should I get mom and dad for Christmas?
Q. I need a $50 gift to get my parents. They don't have room for any decorations or anything and I didn't want to do a gift card. Help!
A. It's hard to give them one big present together. I would give them each a gift that cost 25.00. Try and think what there hobbies are and what they would enjoy. For example I bought my dad a collectible item with his favorite football team and my mom a cute handbag. Ebay is a great source for Holiday Shopping. Here's some ideas for ya.
Dad
Cologne
Scarf
Gloves
Sweater
Cool Gadgets
Tools
Mom
Sweater
Makeup
Sunglasses
House Slippers
Robe
Smell good Stuff
http://www.gifts.com has great gift ideas as well. Good Luck and Happy Holidays!
Dad
Cologne
Scarf
Gloves
Sweater
Cool Gadgets
Tools
Mom
Sweater
Makeup
Sunglasses
House Slippers
Robe
Smell good Stuff
http://www.gifts.com has great gift ideas as well. Good Luck and Happy Holidays!
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