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Movie Night Gift Package

Teachers get many small gifts, but how about giving them a night at the movies. This can also be used for the adult that has everything.

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Gift Ideas for Seniors

This is a guide about gift ideas for seniors. As family members and friends get older, they tend to want less material things as gifts. People have years of accumulated things and are starting to downsize their possessions and living space.

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Surprise Birthday Party Ideas

My wonderful sister is turning 30. She is a very simple, frugal person. She did hint at her siblings that she was turning 30, which means, we need to throw a low-key surprise party. She loves flowers and gardening. Any ideas? Please help!

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Fizzing Bath Salts

This recipe comes from Janice Cox's book Natural Beauty for All Seasons.

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Gift Idea: Restaurant Gift Certificates

For those of you with hard to buy for parents, here's a last minute tip that can be used for any occasion. My parents love to go out to eat, especially after Mass on Saturday. Each year, I get them restaurant gift certificates.

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Offer to Babysit as Birthday or Anniversary Gift

One of the very best gifts anyone could ever give is the gift of love. Love lies upon the beholder. Try giving a gift of time. Give someone you love an afternoon alone with their loved one.

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60th Birthday Gift Ideas

Do you have a suggestion for a really nice birthday gift for woman turning 60? Thanks.

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Gift Idea: Canning Equipment And Instructions

I've noticed queries for present ideas. Now this wouldn't be for every couple, but definitely would be great for some: A canning pot, the Ball Blue canning and freezing book, and a dozen canning jars with lids, plus lid fisher, etc., if desired.

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Christmas Gifts For Teachers

Our teacher was very beloved. Parents brought her many sweet gifts, including lots of chocolates and coffee cups. With the economy what it has been, there were so many other things she could have used. Here is a list of some of the things that we discussed.

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Buy Seniors Appliances With an Automatic Shut Off

When buying an appliance such as a coffee maker for a senior citizen, make sure it has an automatic shut off in case they forget to turn it off.

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Creative Ideas for Giving Money

I need some ideas on a fun way to give money to my children at Christmas. They are grown.

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Memory Book As A Milestone Birthday Gift

We just gave my mother-in-law a Memory Book for her 70th Birthday. We sent emails and letters to everyone in her email, address list and phone book. We asked them to write letters remembering funny or touching stories about her and how they met her.

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Vase as a Going Away Gift

My niece and her husband just sold their home and followed their dreams to Manhattan. Knowing her space would be limited, as a going away gift I gave her a kitchy little vase and told her husband to keep it filled with the fresh flowers.

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Gift Ideas for 20 Year Old Son

Any ideas for a gift for my 20 year old son? I would like ideas that are $100 or less.

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Collect Smooth Stones For Hot Stone Massage

Want to treat someone to a relaxing moment? Here's a frugal way to show them that you care. Collect smooth stones from your yard or from your beach travels, wash them and gently heat them for a special spa therapy at home.

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Gift Ideas for Those With Difficulty Using Hands

We all know someone who is elderly or has arthritis, carpel tunnel or other disabilities that makes it difficult to work with her hands. Those of us who have full use of our hands sometimes don't stop to think of all the things.

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Gifts for Teachers

Would any of you out there have some good advice on how to save money on "teacher gifts"? I have a bunch of children and they have a bunch of teachers each (not to mention the bus drivers, principals, vice-principals and school secretaries)!

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Mix CDs for inexpensive Gifts

Make someone special a CD of music. You can even customize the CD labels and cases for occasions and holidays. Music is a great way to express how you feel and is very personal yet inexpensive.

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Inexpensive 80th Birthday Gift Ideas

I am looking for some inexpensive birthday gift ideas for an 80 yr. old aunt.

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Friendship Gift Basket for a Faraway Friend

This is an idea I came up with for a friend, it could cost under $10 depending where you get your items. It would be best for a close friend who does not live in the same city as you do! You can also do it for a partner who is away for a long period of time. Just attach a list like this one below to explain each item.

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Christmas Gifts For Teachers

Christmas Gifts For TeachersOur teacher was very beloved. Parents brought her many sweet gifts, including lots of chocolates and coffee cups. With the economy what it has been, there were so many other things she could have used. Here is a list of some of the things that we discussed.


Holiday Gift - Wine Glass with Candies

Holiday Gift - Wine Glass with CandiesA quick Valentine's Day (or any other holiday actually) is to fill a wine glass with the appropriate holiday colored candies and ribbons. This photo shows my Valentine's glass spilled - as I used this image for several cards this year.