DD is Going to Europe: Gift Ideas?
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Comments (11)As a Master Gardener, may I suggest that you don't buy seeds or plants? They may have a plan that they are going to follow, and if you send them particular plants or seeds, they may feel obligated to use them even though they may not be the "right plant in the right place." Instead, how about a gift certificate to a nearby nursery? A family member once brought me a set of Burt's Bees products for gardeners. There are tons of gardening gadgets out there, if they like to garden. (Just because they're getting new landscaping doesn't mean they are avid gardeners though.) One item that I just saw on TV that I thought I'd like to have is that new clothing that has insect repellent imbedded into the fibers (link below). Or how about something for their home that is handmade in your area (meaning they can't get one locally), like a vase or a handwoven throw for those chilly nights? Email me if you want the name of someone who makes beautiful hand-turned wooden vases. If they entertain often, you could get them a set of nice wine glasses or other wine items, martini glasses, serving dishes, a big platter. It's always good to have plenty! I also like to receive placemats and napkins, but that could just be an obsession of mine. :-) Here is a link that might be useful: BUZZ OFF Insect Shield apparel...See Morebirthday gift from DD
Comments (3)Thanks, Susan, I have that pattern too and have used it many times for all sorts of ages. I like to use those yarn curls for the top decoration for little girls. They don't shed in the laundry like a pom-pom might. Well, she saw her ob today, and still no news of the sex. I guess after the next appointment in 4 weeks we will know for sure. So I have a month to plan. Donna, I will study the patterns and yarns. I may use the yarn to make a cardigan as you suggest and then make the hat in a solid coordinating color from the pattern Susan suggested with the first row of the cuff trimmed in the last of the special yarn. The hat could be a sport or worsted and just trimmed with the specialty yarn. Great ideas here. Ya know, I need more than 9 months to get all this layette stuff knitted and crocheted for our first grandbaby!...See MoreFamily against a gift I bought my dd!
Comments (20)I have two daughters, maybe what I will do is make one dress like a prostitute and the other dress like a respectable young lady, you know the type eleven going on twelve instead of twenty-seven and in heat, Oh this would be for the betterment of man kind doncha know. Of course the one that gets to dress like the prostitute will need to smoke and cuss, date seven guy in one week at the age of eleven, and drop out of school because she is to obsessed with boys to learn at the age of thirteen and pregnant. Of course the one who dresses respectable will need the most effort, having more self respect she will strive for a better education, not being distracted with boys, she will learn things her mother and I will not know, which will be threatening to our egos, she will earn more because she will think more of her shelf, the man she will marry will be a better man to her and their children. We do also have a son and for him I think I will tell him if he want some cheap non emotional sex with a girl, look for the one with the short skirt no bra, bare midriff showing and tattoos and a tongue piercing, but if he wants to have a fulfilling meaningful life with a lady not a pig, look for the one dressed modestly and yes this is Âmy choice I say if youÂre having second thoughts, that should tell you something right there. Of course the world need more porn stars and burger flipper. I am not there to be my childrenÂs friend, I am not their buddy I am dad, period What we say goes, temper that with love and physical affection, and yes hugs. Here is a link that might be useful: Thanking My Horrible Mother And Father...See MoreGift...for DD who will be graduating from college...
Comments (17)what about a "you're a grownup now" library? All the "reference books" for life: HOME CARE Martha's "Homekeeping Handbook" or Cheryl's "Home Comforts" FINANCES Suze Orman's "The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke" HEALTH (or, "do I need to go to the doctor?") "Mayo Clinic Family Health Book" or "American Medical Association Family Medical Guide" ETIQUETTE "Emily Post's Etiquette," 17th Edition or "Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners" RELIGION any reference book (bible, catechism, concordance, hymnal, for example; I'm a Lutheran, so I'd put in The Augsburg Confession and The Book of Concord) that pertains to your religion; ask a clergy person for suggestions COOKING "The New Doubleday Cookbook" by Jean Anderson (my personal favorite "general, how-do-you-do-it" cookbook), or "Le Cordon Bleu's Complete Cooking Techniques" or "The New Basics Cookboo"k by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins GENERAL dictionary, encyclopedia (though these aren't as useful anymore what w/the Web, and she's probably got a decent dictionary) ATLAS Buy 'em used, and it won't add up *quite* so high. Add in "every grownup needs 'em" gadgets --a "tape gun" or packing tape dispenser, a mini sewing kit (I know college grads who don't have a seam ripper to help take the tags out of their clothes), a paper trimmer, stuff like that....See More
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last yearlast modified: last yearThose safety crossbodies are kind of boring looking, even for me (and I like utilitarian purses). I've traveled all over and found a regular crossbody with a decent leather or nylon strap and normal zipper pockets are safe enough. Just don't put things in open pockets, and if you feel like you're in a sketchier area, pull the purse to the front. Or that lululemon Everywhere bag jojoco suggested, they're very trendy. Unless you're going to a super sketchy country, this should be perfectly fine. If she's worried about safety, she should take pictures of her passport and credit cards and store them in a secure cloud so she can quickly access the information if stolen.
Does she have a set of power adapters? She might want at least two of each, and the EU ones will be different from UK.
One odd thing I'd suggest: a compact holder that you can clip your phone to the tray table or seat - for the plane or trains. I found that sometimes the entertainment system on an airplane is broken or doesn't have a good selection, so I always download movies from netflix before I go. these phone clips fold up really small.
Also, maybe a really good neck pillow? I don't have this one yet, but I plan on getting one soon. looking at the design, it seems way more supportive (and more compact) than any of the other designs.
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last yearlast modified: last yearIf she needs to use a hair dryer or a hair straightener, consider getting a small-ish self-standing mirror. I found that in many european bathrooms, the plugs are marked "shavers only" and high wattage appliances are strictly not allowed. I found that so many times, the other outlets in the room are not near mirrors, so doing my hair was a trial!
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last yearwhen i have been on cruises years ago i always has something like this to hang on back of door either in room or bedroom.
as you know there is not much room on board cruises so i found this very practible for toiletries, some meds and even earrings.
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last yearlast modified: last yearNo idea what sort of style she likes, but this shortish poncho is a workhorse / staple
It is made of a washable non-fuzzy manmade fabric trimmed with (faux) leather, looks good on almost everybody and comes in several colors. And is a terrific value. In May she will need a light cover for cooler days and nights.. Far less likely than a pashmina to be lost as this cannot slip off the shoulders.https://www.tnuck.com/slate-blue-leather-trim-funnel-neck-piper-poncho-0.html
correction: I thought the trim was faux but it is real leather, so if she is vegan as many young people of my acquaintance are now) this would not be an option.LynnNM thanked Kswl
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This is the Travelon purse my sister and I both have. It is called a mini, but by my standards it is a normal size purse. Has RFID protection, plus the body and the strap are cutproof. https://www.travelonbags.com/shop-the-look/crossbody-bags/best-sellers/anti-theft-classic-mini-shoulder-bag/42459.html
No link for this because …. well you know why. But I think there is sufficient info on the phtoto for you to find it, if you are interested. I keep my cash and extra credit cards in it under my clothes. I have altered the strap to make it longer (remove the slides so that it isn’t adjustable). I wear it attached to the side of my bra hanging under my arm or attach it to a belt loop and then flip it inside my pants. It is NOT big enough for a passport.
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