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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 12:14 pm
Help guys! I have to get a bridal shower gift for a 33-yr-old friend who has already set up housekeeping with her future husband... what on earth can I get them?? not knowing exactly what they already have. (they aren't registered) Ideas, great web sites, etc, would be very much appreciated!
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 12:47 pm
Check out this list of clutter free gifts. One gift I did was to get a large mixing bowl, and filled it with recipe cards for an entree, side dish, and dessert (as well as copy of MasterCook 6). I then put in all of the ingredients (minus meats, dairy and produce) and included a gift certificate to the grocery store for the missing items.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 12:50 pm
We got one of those plastic storage containers and filled it with games (cards, dominos, board games, etc) that way they had a storage to keep all the games in. We decorated the container with game type stuff and wrote Have a fun life together!
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 1:32 pm
Here's just a few things that come to mind: A crystal cross to have blessed at their wedding (if they are religious). A tree to be planted in their yard (if they own a house). Houseparty items (When I got married, we had been living together for years and had everything. For people who wanted to give us a wedding gift, I asked for items we'd use when hosting a party. Cake platter, chafing dish, silver trays, martini glasses, etc.) Hope this helps!
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 1:44 pm
Maybe you could concentrate on something for their honeymoon? Matching his & hers silk pyjamas with some nice bottles of bubbly? You have your task cut out for ya, girlie! Good luck!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 1:46 pm
Gift certificates to specialty food stores are nice. I did that with some of my friends for a couple who just got married and had lived together for awhile. We got it for Trader Joe's and they loved it.
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 4:37 pm
How about something to spice up the Honeymoon? 
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 4:38 pm
Aha!!! Great minds think alike, Max ;)
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Monday, May 24, 2004 - 12:09 pm
Wow.... THANK YOU SO MUCH guys for the feedback!!! I thought this might sink to the bottom w/ no one responding hehe... Ive never started a thread before Your ideas have helped a great deal. I'll never have to worry about a shower again. I think it would be cool if this thread could stay alive, for all kinds of gift ideas. But this board is so active that 'occasional' topics can sink quickly a sincere thanks again! 
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Monday, May 24, 2004 - 12:22 pm
A bottle of aspirin and a fire extinguisher. The aspirin for HIM to cure HER headaches. The fire extinguisher for HER to put HIS fire out. Although on this board I'm thinking maybe it should be the other way around in some cases. Along with the laughs I'd get thanks. Alot of people don't have fire extinguishers and don't think to buy them.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Monday, May 24, 2004 - 12:33 pm
Serate, that is great!! Believe it or not, I was thinking of a fire extinguisher... it's just as you said, people often don't think of it & it never hurts to have one for another area of the house anyway. I love the 'excuse' you put along with it Y'all have really inspired my creative side (believe it or not I do have one lol)
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Monday, May 24, 2004 - 2:08 pm
Serate...you are one very perceptive young lady. <<Although on this board I'm thinking maybe it should be the other way around in some cases.>> I really did laugh out loud when I read that. Opheliasgrandma was thinking of starting a group called the NOBs.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 7:22 am
Any suggestions for me? I have a daughter-in-law whose birthday is coming up in two weeks. I am really stumped...clothing is out...household items are out...gift certificates are out...lotions and perfumes, you guessed it, out! Now what?
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 7:24 am
Oh, she's 22 and married to my son for a year...I don't want to make any mistakes! 
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 7:37 am
Hi Vee, I used to take DIL out shopping and let her try on clothes. She would hand me the ones that she really liked and then disappear so I could decide which items to purchase. We did that for many years and it worked great for both of us. Worth a try? Of course, now, money and gift cards are the only way to go. 
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 8:00 am
Hmmm, I wonder if she'd accept that kind of an offer. It might give us an opportunity to get to know one another better. Thanks, Rosie.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 8:05 am
Vee, as I recall, we were out shopping together anyway and it just worked out that way. Do not remember planning it ahead of time. She always acted surprised when she opened her gift too. Good luck to you.
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 8:14 am
Good morning, Vee Also, you might consider a subscription to a magazine she might enjoy...that way, she gets 12 'mini gifts' a year, she can think of you & silently thank you for If she does any kind of letter writing...beautiful stationary is always a welcome addition... Movies?...a membership for free & discounted movie rentals...wrap some chocolate bars or a box of popcorn with it.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 10:13 am
Ohhh...movies...that way I get to bless my son at the same time...maybe. Magazine subscription sounds good, too, if I can find out what she might like. Perhaps I can give her mother a call. Thanks, Rupertbear! Rosie, this gal grew up next door so she is literally the "girl next door." I don't know if she knows "too much" or what, but she has always been very cool. I am working hard to overcome that. My son tells me she is reserved with everyone so I shouldn't take it personally, but sometimes I can't help it. Sounds like your relationship with your son's wife is a warm, caring one. I'm hoping that someday I'll be able to say the same about mine.
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