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Saturday, February 8, 2014

30th Birthday gift ideas?

musicIsThe

My sister is going to be 30 on Tuesday, and she's SOO difficult to buy for, she's a typical, modern, independent woman, and if there's something she wants, she buys it, which means she's so hard to buy for! She's outdoorsy, loves surfing, likes music (but I don't know of any CDs she wants) she reads, but she's not mentioned any books that she wants. 30 is a landmark birthday, and all of her friends are away at the time, none of them will be here to celebrate with her, so I really want to do as much as I can.. I've got a key from her housemate and I'm going to go and decorate the house on Tuesday, I've ordered a cake and bought her some wine, but what should I buy her? I was thinking, maybe a spa day, or a massage treatment, I'm not sure? I really want to go all out, she's been like my mum (I'm 15, my mum was ill when I was younger) and I want to make her feel special because she's been really down at the moment... Thanks xx

Answer
How about a dinner for 2 and a spa day. Then a gift card to favorite store or pub or movie house. What is fun also is buying a goofy gift like a plastic water gun. A coloring book or a barbie. Just use your imagination. Have fun. What time should I be there?

birthday gift ideas for...?

watsuper

my little god sister? she just turned 12 and i only got her a shirt and a card. This is pretty crappy, im sure, to the rest of her gifts she's probably going to get or already got. my budget is $0-$30. any gifts she might like???

Answer
I don't know what the cost of things is where you live... but I got my friends daughter a manicure at a salon in town for her birthday. At the age of 12 they are just starting to find beauty things interesting, or fun. That will make her feel "grown" and special! Even better, on the card say a date a the spa, and take her to lunch before or after!
Also, Itunes is pretty much a no fail at that age.
Take her to the movie place and have a movie night with her. The idea of a gift that involves both of you will be way more meaningful to her and memorable to her that any expensive gifts she may get.
HAVE FUN!

I need some ideas for a birthday gift - 5 year old twins boy and girl?

Nicole

do you have any ideas?
i need to order it online with delivery and i want a gift whats super surprising and awesome =)
oh...and where can i order balloons cheap for delivery?
thank you =)

Answer
It really just depends what they are into. Here are a few ideas that my 5 yr. old niece has liked:
1. big arts/crafts sets (like make your own jewelry, stepping stone, painting, etc.)
2. outside toys if it's warm where they live- balls, jumpropes, tennis raquets, etc.
3. model kits for the boy if he likes building (cars, dinosaurs, radios, etc.)
4. crystal growing kits
5. educational video games like Leap Frog's Leapster (those are huge hits but pricier!)
6. bikes
7. train set for the boy (Thomas the Train is huge)
8. kids table w/chairs for them to sit at
9. kids little sofa/chairs that fold out for sitting & playing
10. a big kids kitchen set w/pretend kitchen
11. a large dollhouse
12. electronic reading systems like Tag/Leap Frog
13. Fisher Price's Cool School computer
14. computer games

this is a small list but hopefully it will spark some ideas for you! not sure about the balloon delivery- maybe try a local flower shop?

9 year old birthday party ideas?

Jim_The_Fr

Do you no of any party ideas for a 9 yr old boy. they cant be at our house and if possible near stevenage in hertfordshire?

If you don't no about the location just list your ideas

If you read this question then can you just put 'i red this' if u don't know, just so i no its been red :)

Oh and i don't really want a themed party, an adventurous one would be Good

Answer
Since I am not familiar with your area I can only give you in general ideas. Since you don't want it at your house you have a few options.

Local parks are always fun. You can make it a sports event...relay races obstacle courses. These are inexpensive ideas without really being a hard core theme. A scavenger hunt at a local park would work to. You could go out ahead of time and scout the park to see what types of things are out there and do up a Scavenger list the kids can carry with them and brown bags to collect things in.

If there is a hotel near by with an indoor pool these are fun too. Some managers are willing to work with parents wanting to do parties. You rent a room and they let you invite guests to enjoy the pool and often have an area you can use for cake and gifts. After the party the family can enjoy an outing at the hotel or your son could even have one or two friends stay overnight.

Gift ideas?!?!?!?!?!?

Mariah

What should i get for my boyfriend's birthday?

He's 18 turning 19 in a month. He's going off to college. We've been dating for 9 months. He's really laid back and not a very materialistic person. I got him a watch for christmas. He's a runner and interested in cross country and track. He is secretly a sweetheart:) He's an amazing boyfriend to me and any ideas would help. i already make him cute little love notes and i'm for sure going to send him letters while he's gone.
thanks for your help:)
-Mariah<3

Answer
I'd say get pictures from over the months (or your favorite picture) and frame it then make the frame personal (like get glitter glue and write on it). I would make him a build a bear too. Make it really cute like make it look like you or him. or two smaller ones and you keep one and give him the other. Deff. get him something with your picture on it. Guys love that. guys also love S-E-you can finish the rest but that's a little crazy lol unless you're willing to go that far.

Birthday Gift Ideas For A Sixteen Year Old Girl?

a.fitz16@r

K a little more specific on the details this girl is really into spiderman and she loves to dance and she wants also to get into modeling and also shes a runner and likes music too and loves to dance. I Really need some ideas.

Answer
a custom spiderman skin for her iPod? and if she doesn't have an ipod, get her one since she likes music. Sorry if that's out of your budget though..

For custom skins:

http://www.leftskins.com/ipod-skins

select which ipod she has, click any one and then choose customize. upload a pic of spiderman and design it yourself :D xx

Friday, February 7, 2014

Grandpa & Grandkids share same birthday, special gift ideas?

babyeedoll

My father who will turn 87 day after st patrick's last year received a wonderful gift, his first grand daughters twins on his birthday. Life is crazy busy, I've tried to look for a special gift. I would love some ideas for special gifts for him that might incorporate the blessing of his twin grand daughters and that they share the same birthday. Any gift ideas?
Twins will be turning one and grandpa 87. Every year for grandpa is very special and it is a blessing his memory is still pretty good!

Answer
Get your grandpa at least a thing of the past that is still fashionable ie a watch. Following site has some great watches at affordable prices also.

Gift Idea For 60th birthday.?

Sean

I need a git I dea for my aunt. She is turning 60 and we want to buy her a nice gift, not just a candle. please help

Answer
a rocking chair and get the whole family to sign is and give her a gift basket of her favorite foods and paint the rocking chairl before the family sign it and paint it her favorite color
SIMPLE AS THAT! ( the reason that i know this is because i tried it for my grandpa.. before he went and we still have it to he sat in it all the time!)

Birthday gift ideas for my older sister?

MJ and Sel

She is 19, not into sports and very fashionable. I have about $50 to spend, originally the present was a candle jar but I can't find those any where in edmonton. She really really wants toe socks, but i can't find them anywhere in edmonton and her birthday is next week so I can't order online.

She's very stylish, but buys her own clothes and has just about everything in cosmetics and bath products.

please please help

Answer
Anything from spencers. Like sex and alcohol jokes.
Make a scrap book for her.
matching friendship braclets
matching necklaces
spa or nail salon gift cards.
If she likes tea, a TIVANA set is very elegant.
A cute purse
Earings
Nice picture frame with a picture of the both of you
If there is an airbrush shop where you live, you can get a customized tshirt or hat
A fish named Hubert
A giant stuffed animal
A nice card with a bouquet of flowers, and a cake, and in the card a gift card to a place she shops a lot, or a simon gift card

Christmas Gift ideas for a 2 year old girl?

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I want to get a present for my boyfriends two year old daughter, but I can't think of anything? She likes baby dolls, but she has alot of them already so that's thrown out. She also likes blankets, big legos, and stuffed animals. Got any ideas?

Answer
A two-year old will really, truly, not get the idea, or be pleased, if they get a gift on Christmas. It's really just another day to them. Which is totally why everyone gets toddlers an insane amount of gifts every year, which is nonsense, but that's just my opinion. And yes, I'm a jealous teenager.

Anyways.
If they throw something out a lot, don't get it.
I suggest you get a gift basket for her. A cute one too, so she can carry her things around. Throw in the blankets, legos, stuffed animals, pillows, and might as well get a couple small dolls for her while you're at it.

Sounds pricey? Not that much. I've seen tons of places that set out handmade gift baskets - already wrapped, too - around this time with all that jazz for only twenty bucks.

The stuffed animals, in my experience, toddlers and babies like ones that are just the right size for them, so it's big enough to hug and carry, but small enough so that it's not towering over the little one. Several small plush often overwhelm the child - get a nice big one, and if you insist on smaller ones, give them to your boyfriend to hide. When the time comes, and she's not co-operating or whatever, take it out to bribe them with.

I agree with one of the others on the animal pillow/plush. They come in penguins, lady bugs, dolphins, polar bears, every other animal you can think of, and I've seen them at the mall, in one of those carts. Where I live, they're thirty bucks, but they're really cute and squishy. A two-year old might not get it though.

You can get a blanket customized for her. Choose your color, fabric. Or bring in one of your old ones, and get them to embroider her name, with some cute pictures. Toddlers tend to like pictures that are all over, or running down the sides, instead of just in one corner. Spread the love, you know?

My little brother - he's two - LOVED his Pooh-bear backpack that he got for his birthday. We're training him for daycare soon, and every morning, he sees me carrying mine my backpack to school, so he was super physicked when he got one. Pack it up with some toys, and maybe a sticker book. It's much more efficient and toddler-friendly than a gift basket. He'll have a sort "friend" in the backpack when he starts school, and whatnot. It doesn't even need to be jazzy. My cousins was like a design made ten years ago, with dark colors, and only a Winnie and Tigger on the front. He still carries it around, and it's a month since he got it. That's a pretty long life-span for a child's play toys.

Hope I helped!

Can you give me a birthday gift idea for a just turned 2 year old girl?

The Jolly

I don't know her all that well and I don't know her parents. My son goes to Gymboree with her and I chat with her nanny. Her and my son have been labeled "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" as they just love each other. She is way advanced for her age. I know her parents are loaded so I can't imagine that she doesn't already have everything! (The nanny drives a Bentley to class...lol...seriously.)

You all are pretty creative, any ideas here? I'm thinking of calling the teacher and maybe she can give me some insight as to what she likes.

Answer
Maybe you can ask the nanny what she likes. Things I'd give a 2 year old:
-a doll
-books (always my first choice!)
-craft items (playdough, crayons, fingerpaint)
-blocks

Things I'd avoid would be clothes because if they are wealthy, they might have a certain preference for brand or style.

ideas for a birthday gift?

Leslie

13 birthday gift for my best friend.
info bout her-
1 she is a girl
2. 13 is her lucky number
3.she plays soccer
4. she loves movies, but has a lot of the newer ones
5. her name starts with a b
6. her birthday is april 7
7. she likes cats, but all of hers recently ran away during snowstorms and thunderstorms(they were outdoor cats)
8. she is in the seventh grade
9 she is on the school soccer team (she is # 14)
10. for her birthday its just me and our other best friend hanging out going out to eat then to a movie then sleeping over.

Answer
I think a personalized gift is always the most special and unique birthday gift.

You can send a present, not too expensive or cheap, special is ok :)
This time, have a try for digital scrapbook with picture of birthday person, which can be easily made with scrapbook maker program, no computer skills needed. Digital scrapbook program offers a bundle of premade fabulous templates, and your digital photos can be quickly transformed into a stunning SCRAPBOOK page. Print it free in full color at home and signature to send her as birthday gift.

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boyfriend birthday gift ideas?

kaytee8129

So, it's my boyfriends 17th birthday in April and I would like to get/do something for him that he will never forget. Last year I bought him a chain with a cross on it that he absolutely loves. For christmas, I bought him some puerto rican boxing trunks. He is really into boxing and surfing. He doesn't really like any other sports though. He doesnt really like electronics either. Anybody get anything for their boyfriend that really wow-ed them or have any ideas for me?

Answer
Is he romantic? Try free love coupons from http://valentinelovecard.com/
If you add them to any gift he will never forget that day :)

15th birthday gift ideas?

Brittany R

My best friend is turning 15 this friday, and i want to get her something. I really have no clue what to get her. Any suggestions?

Answer
if you want the LONG answer (and i'm not kidding) look for my post on "Good Birthday Present For a Teenager?"... but you probably don't want the long answer, so i'll try to shorten it up this time :)

At 15, all the grown-ups give you "the cool stuff"- whatever the trends are now... get her something that's really out of the norm! you should know your best friend well enough to guess most of what she would/wouldn't like...

a movie- like a little-kid-o-m-g-haven't-seen-that-for-ages-disney movie. The little mermaid, cinderella, mulan, beauty and the beast...

sew a pillow- one of my friends gave me one they made last year, and it was so nice, that they put all the effort into it... if you're working with less than a week, this is one of the fastest things you can make. Buy half a yard of pretty fabric and some stuffing, cut out two identical rectangles (or hearts, circles.. just something simple, ok?) sew them (inside out) most of the way, turn it right side out, stuff it, sew the last part (by hand, try to learn the blanket stitch so it's hidden)

a music cd mix... especially songs that make you think of them or make them think of you. try to mix genres, too!

those little silicone bracelets for a cause they support (lots of charities have them, like animal rescue site for animal lovers, but you might have to go local for the sake of getting one by friday) get yourself one too, they'll be glad you're supporting it!

anything (that you can afford) that makes you think of them. Fairy lamp, paw print neckace, a kangaroo charm if they have a charm bracelet, butterfly hair clips....

6 Year old [girl] Birthday Party!?

Okay so my little sister is turning 6 soon and we need an idea for her party. We are having it in the house, because it gets to the hundreds where we live, we have a cake, and cooking is covered but we're not really sure what to do for entertainment. We have a Wii but that wont do anything for very long. Movies are a usual part of our lives so that wont make a big difference.

(We are inviting a 1 year old a 2 and a 3 year old, a 4 year old, a 7 year old, and 2 older kids who have known her since she was a baby)
Thanks for your help! :)
LOL! i forgot...there are a few boys, but if it was all girls the Pamper Party would be a GREAT idea!
well they'll be entertained, Thanks Lots guys! :D

Answer
firstly Happy birthday to your sister ......Fun birthday party games to play at parties for 5 and 6 year old boys and girls. These fun games are age appropriate, have been tested by 5 and 6 year olds and been given their approval...

Mystery Fishing Game ____
Kids who are 5 and 6 love this party game where they fish for prizes! For the "water" use a large appliance box, hang a sheet across a doorway, or cover a table so that the "fish" (and the person in the water) are hidden from view. Tie a string to a stick and attach a clothespin on the end of the string. Birthday party guests take turns "casting" the line into the "water". The person in the "water" puts small gifts, favors or candy on the clothespin and then tugs the string to signal that there is a "fish" on the line. Then kids pull up the line and retrieve their prize. This is a simple but fantastic birthday party game that kids adore! Have lots of prizes because 5 and 6 year olds will want to do this birthday party game again and again.

Mummy Wrap Game
One of the easiest and most fun games! See which team can wrap their mummy in toilet paper first. Divide birthday party guests into teams of 2 or 3 and give them 2 rolls of toilet paper. Let teams decide on who will be the mummy and then race to see who can wrap their mummy in toilet paper the quickest using all the paper. Stock up on paper and play this game a few times switching out mummy's.

Drama Bag Game
Fill shopping bags with 5 different items in each bag. The items can be anything - shoe, comb, penny etc. - but make each bag different. Divide birthday party guests into teams and give each team one bag. Teams then go to different rooms and create a skit which must include all items in the bag. After 15 minutes let them perform the skits. Variation: The party guests create a song, commercial or tribute to the birthday child.

Spoon race Games
Place an egg on the spoon and then with the word âGoâ the birthday party guests must walk from the starting line to the finish line without dropping the egg. The first one to cross the line with the egg still on the spoon wins the game.
For team games - divide the birthday party guests into 2 teams. Each team has one spoon and egg. Each member runs the course without dropping the egg. When they return they hand the egg and the spoon to the next person and that person runs the course. Continue until all birthday guests have completed the game race. For older children make the game course more complex by adding obstacles. If they drop the egg then they pick it up, go back to the starting line and begin again.

Prize Walk Birthday Game
Have a birthday prize walk instead of a cakewalk. Place numbers on the ground in a circle or oval. Start the music and the birthday party kids walk around the circle until the music stops. Pick a number out of a hat or roll a dice to decide which number wins a prize. The child that is standing on the number that is picked gets to choose a small toy from the birthday games prize table.

Silly Race Games
Divide the kids into 2 groups for these games and have them race by:
Holding balloons between their knees
Jumping rope singing happy birthday
Balancing an object on head
Holding a balloon between two of the team members heads
Balancing a small ball on their feet
Skipping backwards
Bouncing a ball
Once they master the forward races, have them do them backwards!

Guess and Win Game
Fill a see through jar with lots of small candy, jellybeans, skittles, marbles or small toys. Count them before you put them into the jar. As the children arrive for the birthday party have them guess how many toys or candies they think are in the jar. Write down each birthday party guest's guess. At the end of the birthday party reveal who guessed closest to the right number. The winner takes home a small prize, or the whole jar with its contents! Tip; Use items related to your birthday party theme. Plastic bugs for an insect party, pink jelly beans for a pink or princess birthday party, rings for a glamour party etc.

enjoy...and again happy b'day.....:)

Quick! I need birthday gift ideas?

My boyfriend's birthday is coming up and I can't make him food like I had first intended, so now I need to come up with something else. He's a gamer and likes a lot of things...He's sooo vague I can never figure him out.

Any ideas?

Answer
You're his girlfriend, I'm sure you'll think of something. Instead of telling you actual items to buy, which would be completely useless, I'll give you my philosophy on gift buying in three simple rules.
1. Gift giving is a bonding ritual, so get him something you can bond over.
2. Give him something you'd like for yourself, or at least something that you understand. It's pointless to get something you don't know about because you may not know what he likes or wants, and you won't be able to bond over it. At the very least you'll be able to keep it if something goes wrong.
3. Don't get him something he asks for, do get him something he'd never buy himself.

I hope that was helpful for you.

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

50th Birthday Ideas???

jc207

Where should I take my mom for her 50th Bday in Houston, TX? That she can enjoy and they allow children....ideas for gifts??? THANKS PEOPLE! :D

Answer
For my mothers 50th I completely transformed her garage by going to wal-mart and buying the cheapest bolts of black stretchy material they had and stretched that over the walls and the ceiling. Get some paper stars(different sizes), silver spray paint, then get a screw driver or any kind of medium size stick.First tape stick to the tip of the star and hold it up close to the material and the spray the silver paint over the star. Repeat that with all the different sizes a;; over the walls(on the material) and when you are done there wil be a bunch of black stars with the silver outline. It looks real cool. practice first though so you get a feel of what I am talking about.
I also sent her school pic from when she was 8 to her co-worker and had them posted up all over the building. (she had no idea how they got those pics)
You can go to a party supply and get a sign that hangs on the wall for everybody to sign and write a message. you can also buy the package of over the hill road signs and put them on plywood and use those as signs to follow to get to the party. attach some balloons to them too.this is great if your house is hard to find or you live in the country or both!
Get a hold of old friends and classmates and maybe even teachers if you can.
The to top it all off a stripper.
If you don't have the money for a stripper then take up a collection at the party b-4 the stripper arrives and let the guests know about it before they arrive put it on the invitations. but be sure to let them know they are not obligated to chip in though. it worked out great for me =)

Mom's 50th birthday gift ideas?

Natalie :]

I wanted to give my mom something Special besides the gift im buying her. My sister is putting together a slide show of pictures of my mom threw out the years. I wanna do something like this but i cant think of what i can do. Does anyone have any ideas???/

Answer
I suggest you use the photos your sister is using for the slide show. Find one of her when she was young and one of her today. Have them printed up nicely and put them in a decorative frame. The 'young' photo on the left and the 'today' photo on the right. You can find a nice 2 sided frame for this.
Use flattering photos, too, by the way.

This is a nice idea.

Also- make her favorite dinner along with her favorite dessert(s). Make her feel very special.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Birthday Gift Ideas for my Girlfriend?

Q. My partner's birthday is a little more than a month away. I do have some small things bought, but I need some thing more personal. Her and I have very different religious beliefs. I'm not exactly sure what she identifies with, but she's into the tarot cards, pentagrams, spirits. That kind of thing. I'm very much a Christian, so you can see where we would have some problems. Lets just say debates are fun between us...lol. I was thinking about getting her something that would tell her that I respect her. I don't necessarily agree with it, but I love her for who she is. I guess the reason I'm asking this question is because I'm not familiar with those types of religious practices, I not sure what my boundaries are. Thanks for your time and any suggestions.
Good point Legs, I feel like an idiot now...lol. I guess I just have to do a little more research.

Answer
I have the most amazing thing for you (I was looking for gifts for my gal online too) I bumped into this great site : http://gifts.redenvelope.com/necklaces/couples-birthstone-necklace-30001411?viewpos=10&trackingpgroup=rjewl&ref=REDorganicgglbrand_red%2benvelope

They have this silver pendant thing with a heart and two birth stones-the cool thing is you place your birthstone next to hers and this comes with a catchy story card "They say that soul mates are destined from birth, and this necklace illustrates the concept beautifully. Inside the sterling silver pendant are two birthstones, one each for you and your soul mate".

Obviously better jewelery exists and at a better price but this is so original. Anyway I hope you find what you are looking for if this doesn't help (you know sometimes just a letter from the heart, accompanied by an exquisite red rose and a romantic dinner are possibly the best gifts someone could receive-just a thought).

What are some great birthday gift ideas for my girlfriend?

ricardo c

ok so my girlfriends bd is coming up oct 6 and i wanted to give her something special yet romanticish.. haha
yeah well the thing is im short on money but its cool
just give me lots of ideas
please and thank you

Answer
It is quite possible to get your girlfriend a romantic gift she will love without spending much money. You could get her heart shaped pillows, or a frame with picture of the two of you would make a good gift. Jewelry is always a winner or stuffed animals that talk would be romantic too. Here r some cheap romantic gift ideas you can add to your list http://www.giftgrease.com/cheap-romantic-gifts.html When you are trying to buys something romantic don't think to hard about the gift just buy what feels right. Hope this helps.

How do I throw a 30th Birthday Party for my single friend?

Help me ou

My single girlfriend is turn 30 this year. Does anyone have an clever ideas for decorations or a theme?

Answer
I'm single and also turning 30 this year. Hey, maybe you're my friend and this party is for me! ha! just kidding... ;)

If she's anything like me, and dreads turning 30, the last thing I want is to have people rubbing my new age-bracket in my face. Who wants to be reminded of how old they are getting when they're still single? So forego any "Over-the-Hill" type of decorations, or anything referring to "Old Maid" (I absolutely HATE that term!!!) Here are some parties that she may like:

-Honestly, I think a dinner party with her closest friends would be the best. Make reservations at her favorite restaurant and make a fun night of it. Take pictures!
-If she hates the thought of turning 30, do a "Happy 1st Anniversary of turning 29" party. Have 29 pink candles and 1 white candle decorating a white-frosted cake.
-Decorate the party like the 70's since that was the year she was born and have everyone wear 70's attire and play 70's music. Have 70's style posters decorating the room and maybe a history board of pictures of her growing through the years.
-Or if she's a fan of the 80's, throw an 80's style party, same idea as the 70's version...
-Or perhaps if she's a movie buff, have a party of "Big Movie Hits of the Last Three Decades". Have everyone dress up as their favorite movie character over the last 30 years.
-Maybe have people bring inexpensive gifts in thirty's. Thirty candy bars, thirty birthday cards about turning 30, a mixed CD with 30 songs on it, etc. Let your guests be the creative ones too.
-Murder mystery parties are awesome.
-Perhaps if you and her close friends can afford it, go on a road trip somewhere and celebrate. Vegas, Atlantic City, etc.

I don't suggest strippers or strip clubs. To me, that's fun in your early 20's. Turning 30 is a big step and the party shouldn't be reduced to something silly, unless she would like that...? *shrug*

***The most important part: Whatever you decide to do, invite men and women. If any of your guests have any potentional, great single men, bring them along! The more the single men, the merrier, right? ;)

Good luck! I'm sure she (and everyone else) will have a blast! And how thoughtful of you to do this for her! :)

What could be an unusual gift for my best friend?

FRIEND

I have a very nice friend I want to gift her something that is unusual. I don't want to gift her the usual things that we give to our friends on their birthday or on different ocassions so please give some new idea.

Answer
Choosing a gift, remember - itâs not the object you choose that will make pleasure, but the way you present it to the recipient. Let it be a nail, but if you announce, that this will be the last nail in the coffin of your bitterest enemy, this gift will be welcome and remembered in years! What I want to say, presenting gifts takes 80% of creativity, 10% of understanding personâs interests and only 10% of the staff youâll choose to serve you for a present. Use any crazy idea, fill it with positive sense of turn it into a joke, perform the process of offering as a kind of ceremony, and you will be the King of Gifts!

You can invent it a legend to your ordinary gift and make it special. You just offer her a pebble of some unusual shape you picked up during your last vacation? Say, this pebble is so old, it has known dinosaurs and prehistoric men, and it will whisper Her its stories whenever she will have tedious time.

What are some birthday gift ideas for a girl turning 16?

Helena

She's a really nice girl, but I haven't talked to her in a while considering we both lead busy lives. I want to get something really special for her because she's been in and out of the hospital for something they can't diagnose so do you guys have any ideas?

I don't think she'll be driving just an FYI.

I was thinking maybe a gift basket with 16 chick flicks? Or maybe a spa kit?

Answer
a spa kit is nice but here are some more options :) :
- you can ask her mom / dad what their daughter likes. then make her a "gift of favorites". like for example the gift box should include a tee or a dress of her favorite color, a cd/dvd of her favorite band, her candies and chocolates of her favorite flavor, teen make-up of her favorite shade etc

-Lip-gloss, make-up products....

- a t-shirt with a message

- a journal for her adult years to write memories

- a pen with her name and or the date of her sixteenth birthday engraved in

- locket

- a cake

I hope i help! good luck ;)

Christmas gift for best friend.. Ideas?

Anonymous

Ok so I don't know what to get my bestie for christmas this year. Her fave color is pink, and we both wanna be fashion designers. She also like horses, taylor swift, she loves drawing and games. So any ideas please :) thanks and merry christmas!

Answer
Gift ideas for birthdays, mothers day, fathers day, Christmas

Driving: a CLUB, steering wheel cover, back support pillow, window shades, vanity plates

Diving: Scuba gear, flippers, weights, snorkel,

Swimming: cool swim suit, sun glasses, visors, beach towel. boogie board, surf board, beach umbrella, board shorts

Golf: Personalized tees or balls, glove, golf bag, golf club covers

Ball games: Ball, glove, mitt, or tickets to favorite team, baseball cap

Boating: Floating ice chest, floating flashlight, flag, canopy, life vest,
inflatable raft, canoe, kayak (and paddles)

Exercise equipment: body ball, thighmaster, stairmaster, etc.

CDs of favorite artists, concert tickets
Quilt, comforter, Snuggly thing, bootie sox, pretty umbrella, journal.
Lip gloss, spray-on hair shine, energy bars, votive candles, calendar, hair extensions and clips, fluffy slippers, talcum powder with fluffy puff, hot rollers, elec. toothbrush

Board games: Checkers, chess, Monopoly, Upwords, card games...

Games: Croquet, badminton, horseshoes, bike, skateboard, basketball and hoop, volleyball set, hockey, tether ball...

A Makeover, puppy, kitty, New King James bible
Bike, skateboard, scooter, moped, skates, binoculars

The best and easiest gift to receive and to give is a Gift Card/Certificate to a favorite store to be used after holidays when things are half price.

Especially for adults that are hard to buy for:
Make some Good For tickets and put them in a stocking or card. Things that say:
Good for one free back/neck/foot massage.Good for detailing your car (wash, wax, shampoo carpets and seats)
Good for vacuuming the whole house
Good for cleaning the garage, attic and/or basement (whichever you have)
Good for babysitting so you can have a peaceful bubble bath
Good for making dinner every nite for a week, doing dishes and clean-up
Good for cleaning out the fireplace and chimney
Take down curtains and drapes, clean them and re-hang.
Clean upholstered furnitureWash windows
Shampoo carpetsDecorate the tree
Remove tree, decorations and store it all in garage

I bet you can think of a lot more; you know them better than we do. Trust me, they'll be thrilled!!!

I need some Astrology help.?

Taylor.

No matter how much i try, i cannot seem to understand how to read my birth chart...
Can you help me!?

Birthday: 3-20-1997
I was born: 6:19pm
I was born in Michigan.
Gender: Girl.
I'm trying to figure out what my personality is according to the chart...
What sign i am most compatible with (relationship.).
Details like that.
http://astro.cafeastrology.com/cgi-bin/astro/natal?member=&recalc=&name=Taylor.&sex=f&d1day=3&d1month=3&d1year=1997&d1hour=18&d1min=29&citylist=Kalamazoo%2C+MI+%2826%29%2C+United+States&lang=en

Theres the chart... what does it mean?

Answer
* Okay, so looking at the chart, you have Virgo rising, Sun in Pisces and Moon in Capricorn. This is the core of your personality; who your are, how you express emotions and how you appear to other people. The Virgo rising gives other people the impression that you are shy, introverted, and sensitive to other people's feelings or vibes. You seem to be concerned about the details of life and may get caught up in them without watching yourself carefully. Your Pisces Sun is indeed sensitive to others, and sensitive to the unheard things in the world. You can be psychic, you can pick up on things most people don't. There is a difficulty with expressing all of your emotions, the Capricorn Moon is careful about who she shows her vulnerabilities to. She can be quite cool and withdrawn either when she is uncomfortable or when she is angry. You have an exact conjunction between Venus and Mercury. In english this means you have a gift of communication; you have a way with words. You can be quite charming and persuasive and a great salesperson. You love to communicate. Your Jupiter conjunction Uranus makes you feel that there are times when you are convinced you have the greatest idea known to man!! You feel inspired and your thoughts are original and innovative. You have a T Square with the Moon in Capricorn/Mars in Libra/ and Saturn in Aries. You need to look up the meaning of the TSquare in cardinal signs. The chart means much much more than what I've said, did you read the interpretations that came with the chart? The best way to understand the chart is to read, read, read. Look at the information on sites like cafeastrology-they have lots of info you can look up.

I need Libran advice!!!! Capricorn Sun with Taurus Moon, Venus in Aquarius, Mars in Pisces loves Libra Sun.?

J.D. Capri

Ok, so I've posted a similar question before- but here are more specs about me...don't have so many about him...
Sun: Capricorn
Moon: Taurus
Rising: Virgo
Venus: Aquarius
Mars: Pisces

Ok- tell me if you think i have a shot with Libra- I'm pretty gaga over him, but I just don't get him at all. He makes me laugh. But I feel pretty socially inadequate compared to him- although I have my moments. I just don't understand how I have to keep expressing how much I like him, and he still doesnt believe me.

Answer
Libra is the sign of balance and balanced judgment, beauty, art, charm, and the social graces. Aries acts. Libra reacts. This is why it needs a partner, someone to get things started. Any planet placed in Libra will demonstrate that sense of balance, swinging from one side to another.

The Sun in Libra: Never tell one of these folks that they arenât being fair. They tend to get angry with that one. And never argue with a Libra Sun-Sign head on. They will counter your every argument. Just look thoughtful, as if you are listening to their every word. You donât actually HAVE to listen. Just look that way. With Libra Sun-Signs, itâs the outer form that counts. After they have finished, say "I see youâre point. But ON THE OTHER HAND" (and you must say "on the other hand") "isnât there another side?" In many cases, they will think for a second or two, and reply, "Youâre right, thereâs another side" and they will proceed to argue for it and demolish their own point of view. A very fair sign. Balance is the key to understanding Libra. They can be aggressive one day and passive the next, hard at work one month and take it easy the next. And always, that charm, even when they are being shocking, like Lenny Bruce.

The Moon in Libra: needs charming surroundings at home. Not anything gaudy or showy. That would be more Leo. Just charming and in good taste. The women in the life tend to be charming and artistic, but not emotional or nurturing. Remember that little elegant touches appeal to Libra and that the Moon rules emotions. If you are dating someone with a Libra Moon, small touches will activate their emotions. Something like a tasteful card or small gift to show appreciation. They may seem above emotion, but they will feel really hurt if you forget their birthday.

Mercury in Libra: gives an active mind that sees both sides of everything. Libra is the sign of the balance. People with this one can take a long time to reach a decision, and then change it quickly when one new bit of information becomes available. Mercury in Libra people think better with a partner around.

Venus in Libra: is in its own sign. Venus shows what makes us happy, and here in Libra, that means beauty, tasteful surroundings, pleasant intellectual conversation. The negative side is a tendency to be superficial in relationships, ignoring the true character of people as long as they act on the surface with good taste.

Mars in Libra: has the maddening trait of fighting on both sides at once. Mars is supposed to be weak in Libra? Donât believe it. It just keeps switching sides out of "fairness". A friend of mine has this one. During the Vietnam war, it was a toss-up who he was rooting for at any given time. One day he wanted to bomb Hanoi, the next day, he wanted to bomb the Pentagon (metaphorically of course; he was a peaceful sort). The one thing that gets these people moving in one, and only one direction is an obvious and clear injustice.

Jupiter in Libra: Jupiter shows how we can put all those little facts together, how we get the big picture. Aires will do this fast. Libra tends to take time. It has to balance all the factors. Unless something else interferes, Jupiter in Libra feels secure and safe in partnership situations.

Saturn in Libra: needs a partner in order to feel safe and secure. But it doesnât have to be a marriage partner, nor does it have to be permanent. They simply need someone around to help them knock around ideas. Since Saturn is also the planet of fear, this placement of Saturn can also give fears with respect to partners. Perhaps, for example, a fear of loosing them or of making a mistake and driving them away.

Uranus in Libra: The planet of "Iâve got to be free" in the sign of partnership produces a generation of folks who tend to need their own space in marriage.

Neptune in Libra: This last happened from 1943 to 1956. That was the time of the "Man in the Gray Flannel Suit", the conformist, the company man. After the Great Depression and World War II, everyone wanted to get back to "normalcy". The illusion of that age was to think that if you donât rock the boat, everything will be allright. For people born with this placement, there is a love of fairness and justice. Ironically, this generation did rock the boat during the riots and demonstrations of the 1960âs. Most of them were also born with Pluto in Leo, which added fuel to the fire.

Pluto in Libra Pluto in Libra: gave us a generation (1972 to 1984) that will be obsessed with art. When they grow older and move into positions of power, look for an increase in the art market. They will also be obsessed with fairness, justice, and partnership. Look for the institution of marriage to make a brief comeback, and for a push to reform the legal codes

Husband birthday gift?

My husband is turning 30 and I'm turning 25 , our birthday is on the same day, I know it's weird, anyhow, I wanted to do something nice for him like a gathering with family and friends, I don't have ideas but I would like if anyone would share an idea on how to prepare it, I don't want anything fancy, I just want him to be happy , also any idea on what to buy him, my budget is up to a grand, it could be one gift or bunch of stuff

Answer
Make reservations at a bed and breakfast Inn for a weekend. Everyone needs to get away to relax and this is the time to do it. I don't know where you live, but next month is the height of the fall foliage season, so it's a perfect time to plan a weekend getaway.

If you cannot get away, then plan a party at a local pub and order a bunch of appetizers and several bottles of wine for your guests to enjoy. This will be easy and stress free and within your budget.

For my brother's 30th, his wife had a house party and asked everyone to write down a memory they had of my brother. At the party, she read the memory and my brother had to guess which guest wrote it. It really was funny because people picked hilarious moments they had with my brother. Our faces hurt from laughing so much.

30th birthday party ideas for my husband?

JazMitchel

Hi there, my husband is turning 30 next month and I am planning a party for him. He loves to brew beer so I am going to have a beer themed party with hot wings and bar stuff. Any ideas on what else I should do? I'm having the party at my home so ideas about going out isn't an option. If anyone has ideas on where I could rent bar games would be a big help, example- dart board, pinball. This will be my gift to him so no gift ideas thanks!

Answer
Have a beer taste test to see who can identify the brands.

Play quarters or beer pong.

Tape a brand of beer to everyone's back and have other people give them clues as to which beer they are: "You come in a green bottle" or "You have a picture of a girl on your label"

Have taboo words...like at a baby shower, but use "beer" or "bottle"...and if someone uses the words, they have to chug their beer.

Have everyone come up with a name for his next beer.

Mother-in-law christmas gift ideas?

Brandy

My MIL has everything she needs, and I wanted to get her a digital camera for christmas but her daughter said she wouldn't use it. I want to get her something that is nice and that hopefully she will like, My budget is around $100 for her. If you guys have any ideas please share them with me.

Answer
brandy, first of all please don't do gift certificates, or gift cards. to my way of thinking they just scream out "i couldn't be bothered trying -so here go buy something". of course thats just my thought. but here is what my d.i.l.'s have come up with.
my first daughter in law was apparently in the same boat, so she decided to buy me a charm bracelet, not those new-fangled things that are flat, but a proper charm bracelet, and then for special occasions she finds new charms to give me. in fact when they wanted to announce they were expecting their first child, they bought me a baby bootie charm for my bracelet!
my second daughter-in-law started me on ornaments. these are 'willow' ornaments, and every christmas i receive a new piece.
my third daughter-in-law was at a total loss until one day she overheard me saying i had never had a pedicure or manicure. now, every christmas and birthday i get sent off for both!
so think along the lines of my beautiful d.i.l.'s......and find something you can add to as time goes on.
good luck!

50th birthday ideas for my mother in law on a low budget?

WAG

my mother in law will be 50 next week. since nobody has any extra money nobody wanted to plan anything. i feel something should be done. any suggestions on how to make a special day with little $$? we have family dinners all the time so those are no longer special.

Answer
First of all u r being very kind for taking the initiative for ur mom in law even though u have no extra money and noone else is bothered.I love ur attitude.
You can bake a cake at home or at a friends place(if ur mom in law is staying with u). Decorate it well and write a nice message on it.
U can also download some favourite movies or music of hers and burn her a cd. Just buy a blank cd and download stuff from the net.
U can also make her a handmade gift coupon book with 50 leaves where every leaf entitles her for something.She can use the coupons to get her chores done by someone.Like in exchange for a coupon someone will do her laundry ,or give her a foot massage or things like that.
U can make a huge handmade card and get everyone to sign it.
Just use ur imagination and also search the net for ideas on homemade gifts.These r inexpensive but she will surely appreciate the fact that u made an effort.
Good luck

Birthday Gift Idea's for Mom's 50th?

KittenCats

Hi! I'm 13 and i really want to get my mom something that she will remember for her 50th birthday. If you could give ideas for some expensive gifts and other that are like 10-15 under that would be great! She doesn't wear makeup or perfume, she likes to read and she loves her animals, please dont seggest more animals because we cant do that. Also my older sister can drive me places, if i need her too. But i want her to have the best birthday and look at me like i the best daughter ever! Please help(:

Thanks. (:

Answer
Get a casual photo of your family & have it blown up to maybe a 5x8 size for framing.

You could have a party for her, surprise or not. Sometimes the pizza places will have a party room free of charge if you have at least 20 people. Might be that they have both pizza & pasta. That's the kind of party we had for my 50th. One all-you-can-eat buffet place in my home town had a party room, & my mother arranged to have a family reunion there.

If you want it to be a surprise, then tell her you're taking her out for pizza or whatever, then when she gets there, everybody's there. Could be both friends & family, even those coming from out of town & maybe you mom's co-workers, too.

However, when it was me, I figured out that a friend was doing a surprise party, & I told her I preferred just a party & not a surprise. I made a game of comic strips from newspapers, using white-out over the punch line for people to fill in with their own, laid out & photocopied from a single page & mailed with invitations. It was a contest, but I should have had everybody just pass them around instead of having judges. I do think one or two games is a good idea. Just give everybody little party favors, though, & not prizes for a contest that somebody has to judge.

I also wanted to do a sing-along for both kids & adults. I wanted to type out & print copies of the words of well-known songs. My friend said we should just ask the kids what they wanted to sing, & they would know the words. It never happened, & the kids just colored at the kids' tables on the pictures these places always provide. You couldn't have it very loud anyway.

Someone made my favorite huge apple cake for me, & that worked fine, cleared with the restaurant when we made the reservations. The restaurant supplied us with a stand & the plates for it by our pre-arrangement. Also, arrange to arrive 30 min. early to put up a few balloons & make sure it's all set up. You can buy or make decorations that say Happy 50th. Just get very few that you can hang & take down in 5-10 min.

This, of course, would be expensive, but in this case, you could get away with getting families to pay their own, with you just furnishing the cake. Or you could furnish pizza, with people paying for their own if they ordered anything else, like salad or pasta. You could also pay for drinks. Just figure out what you can do & let people know on the invitation. Invite about 100 people in order to get 20. That's how it was with me anyway. Let people bring kids because then more will be able to come, & besides, kids are fun sometimes, too.

Be ready, of course, to stand up & say something to the group, thanking them for coming & saying something about your mom, maybe just before singing Happy Birthday & cutting the cake. Your mom would probably want to say something, too. Whatever you each say, make it short, like 1 minute & not 5. Have someone corral the kids away while you're talking. With me, I just asked them sweetly to wait while I spoke, & it worked because I made it fast. Of course, you'll want to take some quick snapshots, too.

Either you or your sister should bring a clipboard or notebook & make a list of anybody bringing gifts so your mom can write thank-you notes afterward. For people on email, once again thank everybody who attended, too, especially if they paid for their own.

Happy 50th to your mom. It is indeed a special birthday that will be remembered.

Mom's birthday idea!

Q. What should i do for my moms birthday??
My parents are divorced so my dad won't buy her anything for us to get her.
I have 10$ max to spend.
Its coming up really soon so i need answers fast. I'm 14, and could probably get a ride to a store. She also wants to do something. What are some good things to do with a mom on her b-day????

Answer
Hey, girlie! So here is what you do: Go to the dollar store and get a cute picture frame. Take old pictures of you (make sure they are ones you can use) and make a collage for her. Moms love their kids and picture gifts with them are the best! Get some chocolate candy and give her that. She will love it, trust me! :)

Birthday gift ideas for a boyfriend?

Ann

So my boyfriend's birthday is in 2 weeks and I have no idea what to do. I searched some websites and all I found are some really expensive gifts. There are some DIY gift ideas, but I don't want anything too cheesy. PLEASE HELP, I'M DESPERATE...

Answer
For Sure Bake Something For Him.
Guys Love Food.
You Could Also Cook Dinner For Him Or Take Him Out To Eat Somewhere He Likes.
If You Can Spend A Bit Of Money, Buy Him A Pair Or Shoes Or Something Nice.
What's He Into?
Sports?
Get Him Tickets To A Game.
Does He Play Basketball?
Get Him One!
Is He A Gamer?
Get Him A New Game!
Or An XBOX Live Refill.
Does He Love music?
Get Him An iTunes Gift Card.
Get Him His Favorite Body Spray/Cologne!
Get Him A New Wallet...
Guys Always Need New Wallets.
Get Him A New Watch, If He Wears Them.
Just Take Into Consideration What He Likes & Get Him Something That He's Into.
You Could Also Make Something For Him.
Like A Scrapbook With Pictures Of The Two Of You, Stubs From Movies You've Seen Together, Write Inside Jokes & Special Memories, Etc.
Or Give Him A Framed Picture Of You Two.
Or Make A 100 Reasons Why I Love You Jar.
But For Sure Bake Him A Cake, Cookies, Brownies, Whatever He Likes.
Maybe Give Him A Massage, Too.
My Guy LOVES That.
I Knead His Back With My Fists & He Get Chill Bumps Because It Feels So Good.
No Matter What You Do/Get For Him, I'm Sure He'll Love It!
Hope I Could Help!
:)

unique birthday gift ideas for a 16 year old girl?

Q. Its my best friends 16th birthday soon and i want to get her a present really unique that she'll always remember. Any ideas welcome. eg for mine she got a big photo frame and filled it with loads of pictures of us. thank you.

Answer
DIY gifts are great.

Handmade jewelry

Give her a memento box with pictures of the two of you and friends, a journal and pen. She can keep all her precious things in the box.

A bulletin board with pictures

Give her seeds and tools to make her own garden.

Find out who her favorite celebrity is and get that person's autograph.

A scrapbook

Here are more ideas:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7899062/20_affordable_gift_ideas_for_college.html?cat=46

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/88666/top_10_gifts_for_teens.html?cat=25

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Birthday Gift ideas.?

volleychk9

my best friend is turning 17 in a few day, and i dont have any idea what to get her. Ive considered gift cards, and bath and body works stuff but it just doesnt seem like her. She is also really hard to shop for. Any nideas??

Answer
Found this, Should be helpful:

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Active Aries is always looking for ways to stay in shape, particularly during the holiday season... so athletic equipment is usually a good choice. People born under this sign are also fond of the color red, so a cranberry scarf or a scarlet hat could win their favor. If romance is in the air, let Aries know that you put his or her needs first. Buy tickets for two to a sporting event you loathe... or a CD by an artist you can't stand... to win big points with your favorite Ram.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus appreciates any gift that appeals to his or her sensual side. A box of gourmet chocolates, a richly colored tapestry or a soft cashmere blanket are all great options for Bulls. This sign also enjoys having money to play with, so a gift certificate to their favorite store is a welcome option. Always remember that quality is more important than quantity â Taurus would rather have a small bottle of expensive cologne than a carafe of the cheap stuff.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Quick-witted Geminis enjoys gifts that appeal to their sizable intellects. A challenging book is always welcome, as is a magazine subscription. This sign rules the hands, so some scented hand lotion or a sparkling ring might delight. Geminis also love to entertain, so a set of glassware might fit the bill. If you want to splurge on a special Twin, give them the latest cell phone or PDA, so they can keep in touch with their gazillion friends.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Sentimental Cancer loves gifts that have personal meaning. Handmade items always delight, whether it's a finger painting, angora sweater or mincemeat pie. This sign also has a special affinity for silver â a monogrammed hand mirror or picture frame would be very well received. Since Crabs have an affinity for liquids of all kinds, a special bottle of wine, a fancy cappuccino maker or a shiny tea kettle are also good possibilities. And don't forget that these Moon children love the domestic arts â a cookbook specializing in comfort food is another sure winner.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Lions love gifts that make them look and feel terrific. Hair accessories, cosmetics and grooming items are all good choices for this image-conscious sign. Leos love drama, and enjoy presents that involve a bit of flair. Opera tickets, gold jewelry or animal print lingerie are right up this cat's alley. Leos also love to gamble, so a sheaf of lottery tickets or a weekend getaway to the casino could make them purr with delight. When shopping for clothing, remember that Lions have a special affinity for red, gold and purple.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgins love practical gifts...so avoid dust-catching baubles. A bread-making machine or a power drill would be equally welcome. These folks are also known to pride themselves on their impeccable appearance. Scented soaps, lotions and shampoos made by an earth-friendly company might be just the ticket. Virgos are also incredibly organized and might appreciate a good watch or a leather-bound date book. Or try a health-conscious basket of organic foodstuffs.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Librans have a special affinity for music, and always appreciate a good CD to add to their voluminous collection. If you want to do something really special for a Libran friend, splurge on a two concert tickets â this sign hates to do anything alone. Born beneath the sign of the scales, they also need plenty of balance in their lives, so a pair of candlesticks or bookends might appeal. If you're still stumped for ideas, have a lavish bouquet of red roses delivered accompanied by a loving handwritten note.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpions are secretive by nature and enjoy gifts that obscure their appearance in some way. A pair of designer sunglasses, a filmy scarf or a slouchy hat are all great choices for this sign. These mystery-lovers also enjoy moody, atmospheric stories. A collection of film noirs on DVD are sure to go over well with your favorite Scorpion. The rumors concerning this sign's sexual appetite are happily true, so seductive lingerie would get plenty of use. Since Scorpions also like to get beneath the surface; a gift certificate for a deep-cleansing facial will be appreciated.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
As far as Archers are concerned, half the fun of getting gifts is ripping them open! If Sag doesn't like a present, though, he or she will tell you outright. Avoid awkward scenes this holiday season by giving this outdoor enthusiast some camping equipment. Hiking boots or a water-proof parka would also be appropriate. These animal lovers adore any gift associated with their pets. A calendar filled with pictures of dogs or horses is sure to elicit a big smile. Finally, you can always feed this sign's wanderlust with a comprehensive atlas.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Career-oriented Capricorn always enjoys gifts that will boost their job status. A leather laptop carrier or monogrammed briefcase would be welcome. Contrary to popular belief, though, Goats aren't all work and no play. This sign is blessed with a wicked sense of humor, so try the BBC's "The Office" series on DVD. Capricorns also love luxurious presents they'd never buy for themselves, like a silk bathrobe.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
You never know what this unpredictable sign will be doing from moment to moment â one week it's skydiving and the next it's yoga! Still, this quirky sign always appreciates technological gadgets, whether it's an all-region DVD player or an iPod Nano. If you'd like to choose something a little more personal, why not make a photo album detailing all of your exploits with the Water-Bearer? Aquarius may not show it, but they harbor a special fondness for their friends. Still stumped for ideas? A basket filled with brand new socks is both weird and practical enough for this sign, which rules the ankles.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
These mystics love gifts of all kinds, but especially ones that help them escape the harsh realities of life. A bottle of champagne, a kaleidoscope or a book of fairy tales will appeal to your Fishy friends. And because Pisces is a Water sign, it's a good bet they'll appreciate bath salts, foaming cleansers and shower gels. If you'd like to give something really special, a digital camera will make a bit hit with this natural-born photographer. Looking for a romantic gift? Choose a gilt-edged volume of love poetry.

Cheers!

Birthday gift?

zotomt

I'm a sophomore in high school. My girlfriend is a freshman. And I was wondering what I should get her.
Few important things:
She's the more "sensitive" type; laid back, not-so-aggressive.
She always has a twin sister next to her, so I probably get her something too.
We've been going out for 2 months.
I get somewhat anti-social (if that matters with anything) in front of her.

Naturally, I want to get her something that will make her really happy.
Any ideas?

What to get dad for his Birthday?

shitake555

My dad's 60th Birthday is coming up.
He has 3 sons and we are making a little movie for him using pictures from 1950 to 2010. We have it up to 1974 and its turning out to be beautiful and way past my expectations.
We also planned to interview all sorts of people for my dad's past and have them in the movie but its turning out to be too much.. with 1 brother living in Israel with a pregnant wife, 1 brother in Ireland and 1 brother in New Zealand it turned out to be something we cannot accomplish.

So I am thinking about something else we can do instead to maybe add to the movie.
Also we were looking to buy him something nice and are at a loss... now I know no one here knows our father and so wouldn't know what to get him. But we were looking to buy him something from the three of us, putting into it a few thousand dollars.

Any unique ideas about the movie and about the present? Any Idea would be very much appreciated :)
thank you very much.

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for the movie, instead of an interview, u should compile together some of his favorite song and movie titles and add that int here somewheres. as for the gift, if he likes photography u could get him a nice professional camera, if hes into computers, get him the latest and greatest model, if he needs a new part for his car, get it for him, if he needs something expensive for the house, give it to him. there are a lot of everyday items you can give him that he will still love. good luck!

making a romantic and memorable birthday for spouse on a tight budget..?

candysdarl

okay, we both just moved me around the world to live with my spouse...so i'm a little low in budget for birthday in only two weeks. I know there have to be some pretty clever people out there. want this to be an all day event, just the two of us, maybe visit some family before we come home, but i don't know if they remember her b.d. so i might skip that. i want it to b so cute and special . there is a beach nearby but never know the weather there, i just want to make a slow paced, romantic, fun day with a few gifts and ideas if of places to go that won't scream cheap. I have about 300 to spend. my spouse loluvvies butter creme cake, but nobody sells them, even a fool proof moist cake that is not hard to make, one that i can hide in the freezer for a week and tastes indoorsey and outdoorsey, adventurousgave the age cos it might make a diference betwen bunjie jumping and something else lol. big time.for the end of day would be helpful.. any tips are welcome, from crazy to practical..thanks so much in advanced i am stressed! the reason i need a reasonable day planned is because my money doesn,t go far in new zealand. she's out doorsy, and indoorsy, likes to check out new places, fairly adventerous. loves that cake (noo idea how to make n frost one(, please help me get some ideas. any cute ideas you have done for your mate for birthday? i am veryt hankful for any help at all!

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Well, you went around the world to be with her. I think she will understand if the present is on the less than expensive side. I'd say take her for a hike or a picnic. Go camping or visit a nearby park. Do some research on the Internet for bed and breakfast type places to stay at in lovely locales. You could also just have a picnic on your local beach and spend the money on getting her a nice necklace or earrings or some such. As for the cake, if you're not sure about baking one, buy one.

Lastly, remember that a great birthday isn't the end all and be all of marriages. If saving your money and buying her something cheap will make the rest of the year go by more smoothly, then save your money. It's better to do something small and not worry about bills later.

What should I buy or make for birthday gifts?

Maria Gall

I know this may sound rather odd, but I try to plan financially everything I do a year in advance in hopes to avoid any surprises in my checkbook. Anyways, what should I buy or make for people next year for their birthdays? I preferably want to give them a homemade gift (what are some creative ideas for homemade birthday gifts?), but if that's tasteless I'm open to almost anything.

My best friend will turn 44 years old

My brother, his girlfriend, and a friend will turn 19

Important friends will turn 21, 23, and 24

My boyfriend will turn 27

A dear male friend who's in prison will turn 23 yrs. old

A brother will turn 50 and a sister will turn 40.

My important nieces and nephews between 2-15

Daddy will turn 75 (my mom is deceased)

My other siblings and friends will receive birthday cards.

Thank you in advance as I greatly appreciate your input and advice.

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Wow, organization like that is amazing (if a little scary). Only you know your friends, and your talents (some people should never bake anything for anyone), so suggestions really might not be so good.

For those that like them, how about candles? They are easy to make, all you need is some wax (even from old candles), crayons for color, string (dipped in the hot wax, curled around a pencil on one end, weighted with a coin for the bottom of the candle), scent (or unscented - some people like candles but gag @ the smell), maybe one of their favorites (can get samples sometimes, but oils work best), and a quart or half gallon waxed paper juice or milk carton. This also should prob be done in one of those disposable foil pans.

Melt the wax, adding the crayons, scent (or not). Stir. Cut off the top of the carton where it starts to fold, so that you have just the square. Rest the pencil with the string (wick) on top (the weighted end should be at the bottom of the carton. Pour a little wax in to fix the wick in place in the center of the carton. Give it a little time to solidify (about 20 min-1/2 hr. Stick the whole thing in the fridge or freezer if you want to move it along more quickly).

Get some ice cubes from the tray and fill the carton with them. Stir the wax again (the wax should be hot enough to pour). Then pour it into the carton over the ice cubes. Let it cool & set (give it a couple hrs minumum, overnight is best, or do the fridge thing. You don't want to stick this in the freezer or the water in the carton will re-ice). Peel away the carton.

The ice will have created pockets in the candle and it looks pretty cool, certainly not like a factory candle.

For your friend in prison, baked goods sound like the way to go, perhaps lots of cookies he can share. Or a cd?

Ok, I'm off to finish my Christmas shopping for this year, half of which is still undone!

What to get 14 year old boyfriend for his birthday?

K8E

Me and my boyfriend have been going out for about a year and a half and a lot more serious than we were when I asked for advice about this last year. Things are great but I'm still having the same issue, I don't know what to buy him! So I need ideas! It is going to be his 14th birthday so nothing childish. Last year I waited until too late and had to just get him an Xbox live points card, so this year I am starting to look earlier so I can save more money and maybe can order. I get $40 a month so I can use some of that towards his gift. He likes his Xbox, V-necks, purple, skull candy, football, the Arkansas Razorbacks, me, and his family.

P.S. His birthday is in November so no rush!

-Thanks(:

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It's not about the gift. It's about what the gift reminds him of every time he uses it. It should be something that will last, something he'll get practical use out of on a frequent basis, and each time he does, he'll think about the special girl who gave it to him.

So don't just give him a birthday present, give him a really great time, and give him the present at the very end to wrap things up. The item itself doesn't really matter. Pick something he'll like and use often, but don't worry so much about it being perfect.

Guys have four primary needs, and you're going to meet all four of them prior to giving him the gift, in a marathon session of showing him you're a good provider. The more time you can spend with him alone, meeting his needs before the gift presentation, the better.

The four needs every male has are food, sex, ego, and rest.

The very first thing guys learn, as babies from their mothers, is that food and love are correlated. Show your boyfriend your love by making him something great to eat. Since you're 14, this probably won't be a full fancy dinner, but bake him a small cake, or cupcakes. Make it yourself from scratch, ideally with the flavor(s) he likes best. Don't get store-bought, that won't show him you're a good provider, just a good gatherer. It should be baked with love and care, and put little hearts or something on the frosting, or maybe write "I love you".

Next, you need to give him sex. At your age, especially if you haven't had sex before yet, this does not need to be intercourse. Sex can be anything of a close and intimate nature, that satisfies his desire for physical contact with your body. This might mean a hug, or cuddle-time. This might mean kissing him. This might mean holding his hand as you walk. This might mean a slow-dance. Whatever you two have done together, physically, you should give him. If you do want to take another step, like say you've kissed, but never really used tongue, maybe this is a good opportunity to take that next step. It's up to you and what you're comfortable with, but just being close to him is a great gift in itself.

Third is ego. You may think your boyfriend has a big ego already, but secretly what he fears more than anything is that you'll decide he's inadequate. You need to show him, and tell him, that you think the world of him. Let him know how special he is, how only he can meet your needs, and you love him for it. Use your words, and your body language while you tell him. Let him know you don't think about or look at any other guys, and all you care about is him because no other guy comes close to how great he is.

Fourth is rest. This isn't just physical rest, but mental rest. A guy, when he likes you, will really focus and pay attention to you, trying to learn all he can about what you need from him, so he can provide it. A guy will chase you, in this way, doing nice things for you, trying to meet your needs, romancing you as much as possible. It's exhausting, though, and he can't give up the chase as long as you keep running. It's okay to make him chase you a little bit once you're in a relationship together. You need him to romance you just as much as he needs all of the above. But you do need to let him catch you, and let him know he's caught you. Let your boyfriend know that he's won you over, and he can take it easy every now and again. He can go and have fun with his friends, leaving you behind, and you'll wait patiently for his return without running off. As much as you enjoy his company, and need him, you're willing to wait to get it, because his need to rest is important too, and he should see to his own needs as much as he sees to yours. The more rested he is, the more energy he can give to satisfy you when you are together, after all.

So, give him all that, either over several days or one, and give him his birthday present only at the end, as a symbol of the preceding satisfaction of his needs from you. No matter what the item ends up being, it will be the greatest birthday he's ever had, because he has an amazing girl who meets all his needs in life.

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