| RE: Gift Ideas for Men |
You might think of crossword puzzle books or Sudoku puzzles. Logic puzzles.... Some guys really like that kind of puzzle, and some can't stand them...LOL
You might think of a pair of binoculars or a small, good telescope too. Those are pretty cool gifts. Music CDs or gift certificates would probably go over well, too. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Birthday Tee Shirt |
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What a fun and cute idea. And Grandpa looks very cute in it! :grin: ... View related article. |
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| RE: Family Gift Baskets for Christmas |
MP3s or video files on CDs are good gifts...not just necessarily popular songs or movies, either. Are they storm buffs? Find videos of lightning, and tornadoes and other storms. (I love those, myself.)
you can make things like bath salts and those scented bags people use to keep closets fresh. You should be able to find all kinds of recipes online.
Put in nature-ish things like shells and acorns and other things that kids like to play with. Jump ropes and bubbles and bubble kits make good gifts for the kids that fit easily into baskets.
Travel games are fun, and those are small and usually inexpensive. Hope this helps! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Christmas Gift Ideas for Teen Friends |
Hair things for the girls might be a good idea...a little kit with hair things, a mirror, brushes or combs, hairspray or gel, maybe some inexpensive and age-appropriate makeup, maybe a cool box to put them in.
You could find homemade recipes for things like bath salts and other toiletries online. If they like crossword puzzles, cut them out of old crossword books and newspapers. Used books about what they like are good if they're in good condition.
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| RE: Thrifty Christmas Gifts For Large Family |
Crossword puzzle books make good, fairly inexpensive gifts for those who like therm. There also things like logic puzzle books and other specific puzzle books.
For those you feel comfortable enough doing this with, something intangible, like a massage, or a "slave" day where you do their housework or cook for them or spoil them.
For the kids, depending on what they like, simple things like jump ropes or bubble sets (make sure they're the good bubbles...or find a good homemade recipe) are things they can enjoy.
Maybe make up a book of fun recipes for a little boy or girl who likes to cook, or make up a little "princess kit" of things like hairbands and maybe a mirror and a brush or some kid makeup or perfume for a little girl.
Maybe there are cool museums or zoos or parks that are free or very inexpensive you could take the kids to. Treat them to a day out if weather permits.
Used stuffed animals that are in good shape, especially if they still have the tag, are good for very small kids.
Look online for recipes for homemade bath salts and other such things. Go to the library and look up books that show you how to make things out of homemade products. Bath salts, deodorant, those little pouches that smell nice that people put in their dresser drawers or closets. Potpourri. Air freshener.
One book I borrowed from our library was called Supermarket Superproducts, and was CHOCK FULL of awesome ideas for putting together gifts and other useful things from cheap and usually environmentally safe products.
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| RE: Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas For Children |
Try making some stuffed/plush animals... http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976912754 There's a listing of patterns.
Or maybe hand puppets! When I was little, one of my favorite toys for a few years was a Santa Claus hand puppet someone made for me. you can use old or mismatched socks, or scrap fabric for the puppets. Try things like Harry Potter or Pokemon characters or whatever the kids might like, for either the plush toys or the puppets. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Gift Ideas For Rainbow Tea Party |
Well, I'm not quite sure what a "rainbow tea party" is either... But how about a prism? You know, one of those glass baubles that hang in front of a window, and bend the light into rainbow colors on the wall.
You can often get them, I know, in places that sell semi-precious gems, or New Age items...possibly places like hallmark and the like. Most look like little disco balls. Some are in a quartz-crystal like shape. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Easy Crafts: Wrap Your Gift Inside a Plastic Bottle! |
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Fun! Maybe infuriating for the person who has to try and get the invitation out of the bottle...but now that I think of it...that could be part of the fun! :evil grin: Cute idea! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Gift Idea: Movie Party in a Bag |
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This is a pretty cool idea! You could even buy an inexpensive or used movie that the person can keep...might be a bit more expensive, but combines the experience idea with a lasting gift. Or movie merchandise, if the person likes that kind of stuff...homemade or bought. Great idea! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Craft: Jade's Mending Jar |
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This is a neat idea...I'll be keeping this for further reference! ... View related article. |
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