What is a good birthday gift for a mentally challenged 12 year old boy?

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anon

I'm looking for birthday gift ideas for a very special 12 year old boy. He is mentally challenged, but is very bright. I know that he understands and can do plenty of things, but he just has a hard time with communication. He can play computer games and understands everything you're asking him to do.

Any ideas?

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If you want to go with a toy, just cruise the toy isle at any store and pick out what's cool. Kids are kids when it comes to toys, learning disabilities or not :-)

If you are wanting to build on his computer gaming, you could go with Roller Coaster Tycoon. You have to build your own amusement park and roller coasters. Way cool and it exercises learning and critical thinking. Do not fret, it is not too difficult.

If you are looking to facilitate communication, then get a board game. This will require some interaction and speaking on his part but in a group setting with limited stress. The improved Battleship is all computer like with sounds. Cool.

If you are looking to introduce a potential hobby, pick up a model train set. All boys love model trains and the sets are relatively priced at a hobby shop. This could be something that grows with him as new gifts can incorporate more track, figures and buildings, etc.

Remember that Christmas is around the corner so pick up something for that while you are shopping for the birthday so you will not be left in a lurch with bare toy shelves. Good luck and enjoy.

What are some birthday gift ideas for 14 year old boys?

Jordan J

In April, I'm turning 14 and I'm writing down my birthday gift list and I can't think of much stuff. I already got iPad 1 or 2, iPod Touch, and Kindle down so don't say those. So if you could please give me some gift ideas I would be really grateful!! :)
I also already have an Xbox 360 with Kinect.

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Motorola Xoom. Waaaaaay better than the ipad 1 and 2. Maybe ask for a new android or smartphone. Or ask for assassins creed for your xbox, a world of warcraft membership and the game, or something sporty like a basketball hoop.

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What's a creative way to present a gift which is an overseas holiday?

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Katie

I've bought my boyfriend a trip to Dubai for his birthday and I'm a little stuck on a creative idea on how to present it to him rather than just handing over a ticket in an envelope.... What's your ideas? Any feedback is much appreciated
Thank you

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Get a large helium balloon and a small basket. Put the tickets into the basket and rig the balloon so the basket will hang under it like a hot air balloon. Box up the balloon and basket shortly before the box will be opened. When it's opened, the balloon will float out with the tickets in the basket.

Or you could get a travel book or a novel that features Dubai and tape an envelope with the tickets to the inside of the back cover.

What should I buy for my boyfriend for his birthday?

Madi

I'm going to Dubai, LA and Rome in October and I'll get back the day before my boyfriend's birthday. I've been with him for 4 days.. But by the time it's his birthday it would be a month :) I'm not sure what to get him at all.. Do you have any ideas? We're in year 7 so nothing too fancy, and I'm only planning to spend like 5-10 dollars.
Thanks :)

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You can't go wrong with homemade gifts. There cheap and the sweetest thing in my opinion.
a hand written card to show how much you love him.
If you have heard of color me mine paint him a coffee cup. ( There all over LA )

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What are you asking for Christmas or Hanuka?

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Waitingfor

I celebrate both and I wanted a Wii but my parents said that it is better to use the money to buy a Wii for my 16th birthday coming up.

I wanted ideas of gifts that weren't exspensive. So what are you asking for?

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I'm asking for life , because Im not going to be here in America for christmas , I'm going to the Philippines . The reason why is because Im going on a plane and it might fall and stuff :(

what should I get my husband for his birthday?

heartless

I'm out of ideas what would a 27 year old man want? I have got a $ 5000 budget on the gift

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Seriously, you should get him a 1 week vacation just for him to Angeles City, Philippines. He can get a cheap hotel there, good inexpensive food, and he will have the time of his life because there are MANY fun things for a man to do there. If you got him that, he would think you were the coolest wife ever and will be so nice to you when he gets back.

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I am a nanny. I have been with the family for about 9 months, what do I get the parents for Christmas?

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Lauren

I have really grown to be apart of the family and love them like my own family! They got me a very expensive gift for my birthday, and I feel like I should do something nice for them for Christmas. I am getting the kids gifts of course, but not too sure what to do for Mom and Dad..Any ideas??

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a 1-day free coupon
or some perfume

What do you buy a 2 year old that has everything?

Courtney A

I have a family friend who has bought my daughter soo much stuff for my baby shower, her birth, and her first birthday. I'm talking hundreds of dollars at a time. I certainly appreciate it, and would like to repay it back at her daughters occasions, but I can in no way afford it. Her daughters 2nd birthday is coming up, and I don't know what to get her. She literally has everything a girl could want. I would like to get her something relatively big, a preschool gift basket of some sort maybe. I don't know what 2 year old need.

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wow thats a toughy! I used to be a nanny for very well off people and it was the same thing! But in the cuboards stored away there were hundreds of gifts for them still wrapped from years ago!
I know that you want your friends approval or maybe shes the type who would say to herself "wow thats better than the present I got her".
But hey try and think of something she would reallllly enjoy, and think of you for. Sometimes the simplest things are so much more of a pleasure.
My girl is two... and her FAVOURITE thing is this hanbag that she takes every where! theyre also really into copying what mum does. So maybe a tea set or pretend microwave, pots and pans. Theyre very into pretend play.
If you go with the bag idea, buy a little toy phone, purse, note pad and pop some coins in there. Because it will garuantee to be a hit. Rather than some really expensive flashing ball throwing thing that will be a novelty for two weeks then loose intrest in.
P.S. sorry I have written a novel here but I feel that this is something I really know about. good luck and update us k!

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What are some birthday gifts for 13 yr old girls?

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t8ertot123

I have a friend that is turning 13 soon. i want to get her something special. I know she likes hollister, but i also want to get her something creative. Not just a gift card. Under 20 dollars, no ipods or camera, she alsready has one. PLEASE helps. I want it to be thought ful, maybe something summery. If you can give me some websites that are reallitivly cheap, so i can get maybe a gift card also. Any ideas????


10 points awarded

Thank you! :P

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Girls at the age of 13 start to love dressing up poshy, so maybe a nice girly watch or other jewelry maybe a nice girly handbag or purse is a gift they will love and use lots of time!

what are some inexpensive things i can give for Christmas?

^-^

i really appreciate my friends and my family, but im a teen without a job or an allowance.( i get my money from saving up birthday and Christmas money)

is there anything i can buy thats under $10 for them?

thanks for all that suggest stuff and Happy Holidays.

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10 for each or 10 is what you want to spend TOTAL for all of them? I hope its the first one....

you dont have to go to the dollar store to save now..I just found this awesome sight with amazing little presents !

http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=2331&cat=430
hehhe cute quirky and funny

http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=2996&cat=430
maybe for a wild younger brother who likes to shoot things...or anyone who likes to shoot things...
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^why dont you browse through here for gifts 10 dollars and under, they are really creative fun and great gift ideas, not tacky, or too small
you can thank me later (;
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earrings earrings earrings
tehy are always a good choice for girls
buy simplistic and cute earrings at American eagle or claires..they run from 5-10 each and they are super cute.
for wrapping put them in tiny gift bags and tissue paper voila cutesy and perfect gift for any of ya girlfrranns (:

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^maybe that for a best friend, go together like pb and j the card can say (:

oh Im sure if you told your mom you wanted to buy presents for the whole family and all your friends she would realize what a nice gesture that was of you and probably would help you out in your spirit of christmas giving fund

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I need suggestions for a charity birthday party for a 9 year old girl?

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D_Yon

I have been talking to my daughter about the idea of a charity party for a couple of years . I think now is the time to have one. Several of her friends have had b-day parties and it seemed to me that special emphasis' were placed on guests who brought the best/ expensive gifts. I am so over attending or should I say sending my children to those types of parties.
Her b-day is the second week of November.

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Contact someplace that could use children's toys and ask them what they need. Then sent a note in the party invitation that all gifts will be donated to ____ and this is a list of suggested items.
(suggestions: shelters, boys and girls club, Salvation Army, Head Starts, Toys for Tots-run by police officers in our area, places that have after school programs, day cares, the hospital, etc.)

Or, if her birthday is close to Christmas and your town has an "Angel Tree" where they have cards that request gifts for needy children, you could send one of those cards to each guest and ask them to purchase the gift for that child instead of your daughter. (or a similar thing could be done for school supplies at the start of the school year) or some places take donations of Halloween costumes.

Or have the guests bring in beanies or small stuffed animals to be sent to "Beanies for Baghdad".

Or hold the party at an animal shelter. Get a list of things the animal shelter needs and have the guests bring that as their donation. Maybe the shelter has a project the guests could do as part of the party (depending on how old they are).

My 10 year old daughter is having a birthday party what are some games?

Marleine

My 9 turing ten year old girl is having her 10th birthday party she is super exited but she needs some game ideas she is having four little girls her age coming to her party I have a generally small apartment so i need games that are pretty quiet and don't involve to much space and most importantly don't leave anyone out because all of her friends are very sensitive. They are very energetic to. So i need game that they will really love.

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as there is a small amount of girls could you paint each of there nails or maybe get a friend over to help
twister
decorate tshirts (plain tshirts glue glitter and pens)
make ice creams get a few flavors get some sprinkles sauce and fruit
do the same as above with cupcakes
play musical chairs but use sofa cushions to save space
pin the microphone on the pop star (whoever their all into and a poster)
get a few inexpensive gifts and wrap them up tie string around each one and leave a long trail on the end of it tangle these all up get the girls to follow one string each to find there prize
treasure hunt
do they like karaoke

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What is a good/funny gift to get for a slutty ex girlfriend as a a joke for her birthday?

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Emily<3

My friend's ex girlfriend is really easy and cheated on him a lot and we're trying to come up with an idea for a present that will make fun of that. Any ideas? Something really clever, not like condoms or birth control. Thanks. =)

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Perhaps your best gift to her will be your impulse control - leave her alone.

What are good birthday gifts for your ex girlfriend?

Shannon

me and my friend jake are trying to
think of things to give to his ex
any ideas?

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Say you are so happy and send her a pack of i pills with an advise to use it with care!!

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What could I give as a birthday gift?

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taymarie i

I really want to go out of my way for my best friend this year. Her birthday is in August, but I want to begin saving up for the big day. She's turning 16, so I want to make the day super special when she opens the gift I give her.

She suffers from an eating disorder, and is currently recovering very, very well.
She's vegan, and tries to eat organic also.
She's a super Beatles fan and knows everything possible about the Beatles.
She loves the Foo Fighters, especially Dave Grohl.
She plays guitar.
She likes shows involving ghosts and really likes reality television.
She has an iPhone 4, if that matters.

So please, please, help me. We've been friends for 7 years. She means the world to me. What should I get her?

What I had in mind was homemade vegan cookbook with a cute collage on the cover and a few mixtapes? I don't know! Give me some ideas :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE

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How about going on a trip with her? Or to be practical, you can give her the stuffs she loves.

If you want to special and romantic, you can make album of love greeting card and collage with the photos of your two. It is really a terrific idea

Try Softease CollageFactory Pro, it is greeting card and collage maker.

What should I put on my Christmas list?

Blue Eyes

I'm really into health/beauty/food etc so I'm looking for stuff like that. One thing I'm asking for this vegan cookbook. I don't have many ideas for my list besides the vegan cookbook, teeth whitening trays, a new jacket, gift cards, perfume, and maybe another purse. Can someone help me? =) Thanks =)

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Well... I'm going to go out on a limb and say...have whoever you're giving the list to donate to some animal cause? Just a thought. My girlfriends friend has people bring donations for the humane society on her birthday. Like towels, and peanut butter for the dogs, and just a bunch of stuff for the animals. I know you're wanting Christmas ideas for yourself but just a thought. My friend does stuff like that for Christmas... She's so selfless that it makes you feel like crap for wanting stuff... XD ANYWAYS!

iTunes card
Gym membership
Uh... I'm kind of at a loss... Sorry. D:

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Family Problems :( (Fathers day)?

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Zach W

Earlier this week, it was my birthday (turned 15; boy) . I waited all day expecting a call from my father (My parents are divorced). I gave up at 7:00 in the evening. I was feeling oretty bad, as even people i didnt know were wishing me a happy birthday on MySpace. At 1130 PM, I got a txt that only read "happy birthday". Im pretty sure he forgot (even though he saw me 3 days earlier and got me a present.) He also blew me off on July 4th and made plans with his friends.
He wants me to go with him on fathers day to some annual father's day car show. we've been going since I was 4 with his friend (whos a weird gay biker). its going to be 80 degrees and i really don't want to go. I called my dad and told him i didnt really want to go. He was mad and tried to put the guilt trip on to me. Then, i asked him about why he didnt call me on my birthday. He had an excuse (like usual).
What should i do? should I go or not? Help me!!!

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In this economy where men are stressed because over 80% of layoffs are men, and you're wondering why he forgot about your birthday? I forgot that Sunday was Father's Day until Wednesday of this week. Men are lucky right now to remember our own birthdays, if someone didn't remind us.

He fed and housed you. If he hadn't picked your mother to be his wife, you would not exist.

It's up to you what to do, but remember, if not for him, you would not have a birthday at all.

Add to any gift a list of the reasons why you appreciate him. Perhaps have it inscribed on a wall plague.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVQP6GL-Ps0

Please don't get a joke card. In my 20+ years of working with fathers, it has been rare that a joke card that makes fun of his abilities is really appreciated.

I wrote this to "Dear Abby" for Father's Day, March 19, 2005.

APPRECIATION FOR JOB WELL DONE IS WHAT FATHERS WANT TO HEAR

DEAR ABBY: Today is Father's Day, so why don't we try to do more for dear old Dad than give him the usual greeting card that promotes the idea that all dads are imbeciles, followed by a collect call to see what he thought of the card. (Father's Day is the day when the most collect calls are made.)

We should treat our fathers the way we treat our mothers on Mother's Day and show them we appreciate them for being there. Yes, you probably tell your father all the time that you love him, but the minds of men work differently. Anyone can say "I love you," but as men, knowing that we are appreciated for a job well done is what really gets us teary-eyed.

Something else you can do -- especially you sons out there (but daughters can do it, too) -- is to make sure Dad has been to the doctor for a checkup, including depression screening. This can go a long way toward making sure he's here on Father's Day next year.

I wasn't raised by my father, but by a stepfather. Although we did not see eye-to-eye on many things, I would not be the person I am today if it were not for him. This man, who spent years climbing on top of heavy construction equipment to prepare the ground for many of the homes, businesses, roads and highways of Southern California, now finds it difficult to get into a car. Although none of the houses or roads have his name on them, they are all testaments to his life and the lives of men like him.

So today, let's do something extra for Dad, without him pulling out his wallet to pay for it. -- George McCasland, Overland Park, Kansas

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Remember, there's a lot of us fathers sitting in nursing homes whose children live too far away to visit. Contact an activities director about volunteering Sunday morning. Read a list out loud about why you appreciated your father.

Alright country music fans.....I need some song suggestions?

Son of a G

Alright yall, I got an iTunes gift card for my birthday and as I don't use iTunes much (90% of my songs are CD) and I've run out of song ideas. I go to look up something and then remember, oh nevermind I have that! SO I need a little help here from all yall country music fans.....I need some song suggestions! Preferably country music from the 80's and 90's, but am not opposed to the 70-60-50's and up. More of the traditional stuff and the classics. I'd rather not get the newer stuff since I can just turn on the radio to hear the same thing 5x's lol, especially since I'm a fan of the older country. Anyhow, lay out some song suggestions if you have any please and thank you!

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These songs are all from 1982 to 1995.

Clint Black "A Better Man"
Mary Chapin Carpenter "I Feel Lucky"
Johnny Cash
Roseanne Cash Seven Year Ache"
John Conlee "Miss Emily's Picture"
David Frizzell - “I’m Gonna Hire A Wino”
Vince Gill "I Still Believe in You"
Merle Haggard "Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star"
Faith Hill "Wild One"
Allan Jackson "Don't Rock the Jukebox"
George Jones “Who’s Going To Fill Their Shoes”
Toby Keith "Should've Been a Cowboy"
Alison Kraus "When You Say Nothing at All"
Charly McClain "Dancing Your Memory Away"
Reba McEntire "Little Rock"
Tim McGraw "Don't Take the Girl"
Lorrie Morgan "Five Minutes"
Micheal Martin Murphy "A Long Line of Love"
David Lee Murphy "Dust on the Bottle"
Dolly Parton "9 to 5"
George Strait "Love Without End, Amen"
Pam Tillis "Cleopatra, Queen of Denial"
Randy Travis "On the Other Hand"
Conway Twitty "Tight Fittin' Jeans"
Ricky Van Shelton “Statue of a Fool”
Shellie West "Jose Cuervo"
Hank Williams, Jr. "A Country Boy Can Survive"
Trisha Yearwood "She's in Love with the Boy"
Dwight Yokam "Ain't That Lonely Yet"

Groups
Alabama “Mountain Music”
Diamond Rio "Meet in the Middle"
Highway 101 "The Bed You Made for Me"
Little Texas "My Love"
The Oak Ridge Boys "American Made"
The Statler Brothers "More Than a Name on a Wall"

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What is a good birthday gift for somebody who has everything?

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Chels,<3.

I am a nanny and my nanny mom's birthday is coming up. She has absolutely everything and I have no idea what to get her. She likes cakes, and cupcakes, but I can't get her that because she has a specific lady who makes all of her cakes. I really like her and want to put a lot of thought into this gift. Please help!

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A little fireproof locking security case,its about twice the size of a shoebox,you can put valuables,collectibles,pictures,anything,its very practical thats what i get for most weddings i go to,they cost about $60.00 for a good one.

What is a great and appropriate birthday gift from a man to a lady friend without insinuating any 2nd thought?

crazyguy

We used to be roommate but she moved out but we are still friends. She invited me to her birthday, I was just wondering what will be a great and appropriate gift to her. FYI: No funny business has never occurred between us and I respect her and she has a lot of dignity.
What should I bring? Nothing, Gift card, Liquor or... I don't know you know women they always ahead of time when it comes to these kind of stuff....

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A gift card is a good idea, beside women themselves do not know what they want why even bother think too much about it?

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

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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 =)

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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?

ideas for a birthday present and party ideas for 70 yr old man?

~~Foshizzl

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Congrats to the birthday fellow! Here are some ideas you might find helpful:

1. Consider having a dinner for close friends and family to celebrate at the birthday boy's favorite restaurant. It can be a "no-host" event and a "no-gifts" or "donate to your favorite (or his favorite) charity party.
2. Consider a weekend away for him and his wife or companion. Take a look at great bed and breakfast's along the coast or in the mountains.
3. If he is a sports enthusiast, host a party for him at a favorite sports bar or arena right before the big game. Or provide tickets.
4. Golf afficienados usually belong to a golf club, which can be an excellant place to have a post-9 hole party. Invite other gof enthusiasts to join and celebrate with finger food or a light lunch.
5. If he has children that live locally, have a birthday dinner or celebration at one of their homes. Invite close friends and create a theme, such as "you're only as old as you think!", serve potluck style or and elegant dinner.
6. I'm not big on having strippers and such, but if the birthday boy can have fun with this, go ahead.

Gifts? Hmmmmmm....for the guy that has everything, consider having a star named after him. Otherwise, see what he needs, what are his passions, and what "can't he live without".

Good luck!

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What good birthday gifts would you recommend for my boyfriend?

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Sweet One

I want to come up with a special birthday gift and am not coming up readily with ideas. I wanted some help as I brainstorm. He's 36 and originally from Europe but we live in NY. He is a software engineer and has a phd in Physics so loves science stuff and technology. It would be great if the gift could be personalized but that's not a deal breaker. He has a personal trainer which he goes to once a week and he also has been taking drumming lessons, so has a small bongo drum (starter one). He enjoys world music.

Of course we love each other very much as well and have been together for about 1.5 years. We are talking seriously about marriage and so I think that is in the near future.

Any ideas for a good gift?

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hi,
well, you're in NY, perhaps you could find a beloved band or musician playing in the not-too-distant future to get tickets to?
or, there's a billion clubs, like the blue note, for dinner and a show, or find a dinner then come for the show.
he must love the american museum of natural history (if not, there's dozens of other museums that may be of interest to him), perhaps get him annual membership or tickets to a special exhibition? or, some showing at the planetarium?
a trip home? (dunno how much you're looking to spend)
spend a weekend (or however long is manageable) and take a road trip, there's seriously about anything you could look for within 50-300 miles of nyc. go to mit - dunno, they might have an interesting lecture... washington dc, the smithsonian has amazing exhibits. or just crazy like casinos - atlantic city, the poconos, upstate ny, all points anywhere. you could go spelunking, the baseball hall of fame, niagara falls (no barrel runs, lol), run off to chi-town, philly, lake placid, heck, montreal is a 6-7 hour drive from nyc, anyway, you get the point about travel.
maybe an experience together could be more gratifying and memorable than a specific item?
skydiving? lol. see the races at watkin's glen, or just tour, wherever the mood strikes him. if you're interested in the travel thing you could join aaa and get regional guides for free (with cost of membership, of course) which tell you about what any little town has to offer. maybe you have a friend that is a aaa member who could order guides for you?
maybe see what festivals are coming up within 300-400 miles. maybe something he likes? lol, ya never know if there will be a software engineering/physics/technology fest... maybe the jacob javitz has something coming up?
sorry, i can't think of any specific item to give him... i once gave my brother (a geotechnical engineer) a "stop plate tectonics" t-shirt... but, he's only my bro, not the love of my life.
well, happy hunting for an amazing surprise!!

lol, you could always incorporate the first response into a road trip

Any ideas for a cooking/baking gift that I can give for a friend under 100 bucks?

tg

It is a birthday gift and my friend has recently (6 months) gotten into cooking/baking and would like to apply for culinary school sometime.

I may buy a gift certificate for a cooking lesson in NYC or would like to buy something cool that doesn't look like it came straight from a Target/Wal Mart aisle. But something useful, handy, etc.

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Anything related to your friend's passion of cooking will be well received. I was thinking along the lines of something that she wouldn't buy herself straight away.. a beautiful Tagine for example.

Used extensively for Moroccan recipes they are beautiful as an ornament in the kitchen as well.

Team it up with some great spices and a cookbook and there is a truly unique gift!

Good luck!

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How do you decorate a single piece of paper for a gift to mail?

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Aurore

My friend in the US (I'm in Canada) has her birthday coming up soon, and she asked for me to mail her a drawing (I'm an artist). I have absolutely no idea how to make it seem like a cute present/parcel without folding the drawing and I cannot decorate the envelope. I really want to do something with ribbon, help?

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mail flat, use large envelope. Add card board in envelope if don't want it to bend. Or mail it inside a tube such as an empty paper towel tube or cut down the length of an empty wrapping paper roll.

If flat, can add ribbon onto couple of opposite corners.
Tube, put ribbon around a decorated tube (like a diploma) then insert into a larger, mailing tube.

What should I do to have a happy birthday by myself?

Freedom 20

New to the state (Colorado) and just broke up with my bf one month ago. Any ideas I can spend a happy birthday by myself? I was thinking to go on a short trip, but have no idea where to go, especially it is getting cold... Thank you for your advise in advance.

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Buy yourself a new perfume and a nice piece of jewellery if you can afford it or one or the other. If you can't, buy some clothes at a cheaper store which sells some nice clothes that are affordable and order a pizza and coke and rent some movies for your birthday dinner. Maybe you could start tracing the family tree or you could save up for a Contiki tour somewhere? You could give it to yourself as a birthday and xmas gift but hold off on it until you can afford it? Go to Canada perhaps? Maybe South America, to see the Mayan ruins and pyramids? ;)

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Birthday gift ideas for a fan of Metallica and Doctor Who?

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Lindsey

My guy friend is turning 21 and loves Metallica, Doctor Who, and math/physics. Any birthday gift ideas? Thanks.

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A Metallica Shirt and/or a Metallica Album. :) My friends gifted me that.

What are some inexpensive and creative ideas for a 20 year old birthday gift?

Sarah

My budget is around $20 and I was just wondering what are some inexpensive birthday gift ideas that would be perfect for my dear friend.

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How about a coffee table book!

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What do you get the woman who has almost everything?

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Joy

My sister is turning 40 and I can't think of the just right gift for her. She is married and they are financially very comfortable and she is able to buy pretty much whatever she wants and does. I however am on a pretty small budget but want to get her something special. I have already over done the coupons, massages, scrapbooks, baby sitting offers, etc. I am stumped. Her husband is throwing her a huge surprise party which I am helping organize but when it comes to the gift I am at a loss. If anyone can provide some ideas or inspiration I would be so grateful.

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Since it is her 40th Birthday why not a over the hill gag gift?
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What is a good brithday present you can buy at Walgreens? How much?

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What is a good brithday present you can buy at Walgreens? How much?
And it has to be big enough so I can carry it home with my books and backpack.Its a 30 minute walk from school to walgreens, then its a 40 min. walk back home.
My moms brithday is on Monday, so I'm going to buy her a surpise present monday =) (where i live theirs no shops or malls so it had to be from walgreens.)
or mabye even the thirf store,but thats farther.
Thanks.(My moms turning 46)

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Walgreens wouldn't be my first choice for a birthday present, but I think you could come up with something. They have a lot more gift items in now because of the holidays.

Perfume sounds like a nice idea, but in reality it's really hard to buy for someone else, especially when you're looking for something cheap. Maybe better to go for something like bath soaps or something.

You can buy a box of assorted chocolates. That's a good go-to gift in a pinch.

Since you say there aren't stores around you, I'm guessing you live in a small town or something? Someplace where people are more likely to be friendly and helpful? I ask because your best bet may be to ask one of the employees at Walgreens to help you. They'll have a good idea of the sort of things that are in the store, and you may even find a woman your mom's age who can advise you.

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Wedding gifts for bridal party and parents?

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xxnyspicex

Im not sure what to get for the bridal party and our parents. Ive been in 3 weddings recently and dont want to use the same idea as them.
They used:
Engraved bracelettes
White gold rings
bracelettes with words and meanings.

We are on a tight budget but i dont want these gifts to be cheap because these people do mean a lot to us and we want to thank them for helping with our special day.

Any gift ideas?

** SERIOUS answers only. Please dont be rude.

Thank you in advance!

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For my ladies I got them;
-Bath robes with their monogram on it (Target)
-Jewelry to match their dress
-Flip Flops to wear at the reception (Old Navy) on these I glued beads on the top to make them pretty
Also a tote monogrammed that I put it all in

For the men;
Beer Mug monogrammed
Cuff links monogrammed (Both at Things Remembered)

Mom;
Gold Charm for her charm bracelet
Handkerchief (David's Bridal)

Dad;
Double sided Sliver frame with a picture of us when I was young with "Once Daddy's little girl" on the top and my birthday on the bottom
and on the other side I left blank so a wedding picture of us could be put there it says on the top "Always Daddy's little girl" and my wedding date

What is cheap and looks good for a girl for christmas?

asherman21

I want to get ma grl something nice for christmas but i dont have alot of money this year what are some good ideas for christmas gifts? i took her on tha spirit of philadelphia for her birthday so tha is out( a cruise down the delaware river with diner and a show). can some one help me?

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When I worked in a jewelry store, we wrapped a young man's 19 dollar necklace purchase in a box intended for necklaces costing in the 5 figures. Then added really nice paper and a bow. She probably took one look at it and married him.

Try buying an inexpensive necklace and have it professionally wrapped. Some jewelry stores do it for free, and if the staff has a sense of humor and is not busy(pick a non-busy time), they can find you a really nice box to put it in (if they want to).

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What is a very nice wine to give as a 21st birthday gift?

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ladytc

I know nothing about wine, my brother & sister-in-law are wine people, my nephew will be 21 in a few weeks. I want something very special, maybe from his birth year. Please help. Thank you in advance.

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I like the idea of getting a wine from their birth year. Pricey as ^&$* but how cool! I would do a vintage port from his birth year. Or I would get him a wine that ages great and tell him that you'll be there to drink it with him on his 31st birthday. A bordeaux or Chateauneuf du pape. But if they are not into wines, really, you'd be setting him/her up for dissapointment.

What gift for under $20 can my sister inlaw get for her nephew who is turning 2?

missC

Our son will be 2 in August and my sister in law is asking what she can get for him and I know she's on a tight budget.
thanks! he already has most of those things and I always put any amount of money to him into his savings. perhaps he would like a dvd, he loves little einstines and they aren't always on!

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Honestly, he won't remember this birthday. Therefore, considering these times, saving that money for his future might be a good idea. You could ask her to help fund college with that $20.

Or even just saving it for when he'll actually remember a birthday might be good. $20 off a bike when he's 6 isn't bad. Let's just hope that bike inflation doesn't go insane in the next four years.

I dunno, maybe he'd like a DVD.

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