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Posted by JaciGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:15 PM

I have wonderful neighbors and they randomly leave me with sweet goodies and their delicious. I wanted to find a way to say thank you, but I'm unsure of what type of gift to give them...
I thought about a bottle of wine, but I'm not sure they have that type of acquired taste...
thought about a nice picture frame, but it didn't seem fitting for their thoughtfulness...

I also want to give my teacher an end of semester parting gift, she has been tutoring me and I want to say thank you...

Help, does anyone have ideas on what type of gifts to give them?

Reply by spenningtonGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:18 PM

spennington leaving the dang pic up for v cuz she hates it when i change it.

How about gift certificates for your neighbors to a local restaurant and for your teacher, maybe a spa day!

Reply by JaciGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:25 PM

ooh, gift certificates, that could work they have a child about six years old. Do you think it would be thoughtful to get the certificate to a children's store?

Reply by JaciGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:28 PM

I love the spa day idea, who doesn't want a massage? but she's a sophisticated older women (has to be about 60 yrs +) She's an english professor. I'm wondering if she would use it..

Reply by scarlettohallGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:31 PM

scarlettohall wonders when the sanity will return

Gift Cards are always nice. Many places have them...of course Wal-mart..but, other places too..many restaurants, Micheal's for those who like crafts, etc. etc.

Reply by JaciGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:33 PM

do you mean for the professor too?

Reply by scarlettohallGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:37 PM

scarlettohall wonders when the sanity will return

Who me? Well yeah..like Olive Garden has gift cards. Professors like to eat right? :)...Olive Garden is just one off the top of my head but, I'm sure there's others.

Reply by JaciGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:42 PM

haha yeah I guess so. :-) ok can I annoy you one more time? What's a good dollar amount?

Reply by scarlettohallGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:47 PM

scarlettohall wonders when the sanity will return

Hmm...I don't know that would all depend on who I was buying for. I'd say $25.00. But, you know..it's the thought that counts!

Reply by MoniqueGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:47 PM

Monique has a new ic song.. tan you wanted natural?

I leave goodies too and don't expect anything back. I'm sure they don't either. It's just fun to do. Can you bake? If so, maybe you could just return the favour? Some people just like giving; it makes them happy.

Wine is perhaps not a good idea. Not everyone drinks. I have a lady that brings me a bottle of wine every year and I've mentioned , a few times, that I don't drink.

Since they like giving food, how about something from Hickory Farms, or one of those places that have the fancy chocolates?

Just an alternate idea to the gift certificates. :)

Reply by JaciGOLD on December 4, 2008 at 11:59 PM

I'm sooooo confusedddd lol now I can't decide between all the great ideas.
I think I'm over thinking this a bit. I don't think I could compete with my neighbors, their bakers, they work in a bakery. lol
They are the most wonderful neighbors I've ever had. Good people.

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Reply by LadyDi821NEWS-TEAM on December 5, 2008 at 12:01 AM

LadyDi821 try looking on the bright side.. it's there if you look. :)

Depending on how much you are willing to spend.. I have this site that has great gifts that are priced from $10.00 and up.. They are personalized too. Everything from Christmas ornaments to frames and welcome mats. Have to look really.. But you will find amazing and unique gifts.

http://www.personalizationmall.com/Default.aspx?r=1&did=15152

:)

Reply by MoniqueGOLD on December 5, 2008 at 12:15 AM

Monique has a new ic song.. tan you wanted natural?

^^^^ I love this idea! It shows that you got something just for them.

Reply by bipolarbettyGOLD on December 5, 2008 at 12:20 AM

bipolarbetty http://www.singsnap.com/snap/forum/topic/ad23b1a

A holiday plant that won't die easily, and they can set out on their doorstep entryway or in their foyer. (or plant even) Grab one at your local grocers. They can add a holiday bow on it for you if you choose a non-Christmasy one. Pick any that comes in white or reds, like the beautiful Amaryllis. Hearty, and soooo re-plantable. Unique...and people give them as gifts in the bulb form all the time. Give a blooming one, and it keeps on going!

And it's seasonal decor. (They can chuck it later if they hate it)...But it's for that true holiday spirit and friendship vibe to thank with something living.

Reply by bipolarbettyGOLD on December 5, 2008 at 12:33 AM

bipolarbetty http://www.singsnap.com/snap/forum/topic/ad23b1a

Here are some examples...

Reply by JaciGOLD on December 5, 2008 at 12:54 AM

those are some pretty plants Betty :-)

Reply by beth063FORUM-MODERATOR on December 5, 2008 at 12:55 AM

beth063 make happy! go sing! happy moo year!!!!

How about a personal "gift" certificate from you for something you can do for them? Do they have kids? offer to babysit.

Does the teacher have pets? offer to pet sit, or walk the dog. Or run errands for her.

I love all of these ideas that everyone has shared with you!

Reply by JaciGOLD on December 5, 2008 at 1:03 AM

I'm thinking I'm going to get the fancy chocolates for my professor and...

For my neighbors, I definitely want to get a gift certificate for dinner, maybe with another small gift like the plant or the gift ideas Di gave me, something like that.

Thank you guys so much, as you can see I'm a bit clueless.

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Reply by Janie76GOLD on December 5, 2008 at 1:07 AM

Jaci wrote:I have wonderful neighbors and they randomly leave me with sweet goodies and their delicious. I wanted to find a way to say thank you, but I'm unsure of what type of gift to give them...
I thought about a bottle of wine, but I'm not sure they have that type of acquired taste...
thought about a nice picture frame, but it didn't seem fitting for their thoughtfulness...
I also want to give my teacher an end of semester parting gift, she has been tutoring me and I want to say thank you...
Help, does anyone have ideas on what type of gifts to give them?

Spenninton , your idea rocked.Also, maybe you could invite them over for dinner?

Reply by JaciGOLD on December 5, 2008 at 1:07 AM

they have a 6 year old. She doesn't have pets and she usually is off listening to a lecture or something. She did say when she writes she'll have a glass of wine, but I don't know if she is likes white wine, red wine, dry wine or sweet.

Definitely, everyone has been sooo helpful

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Reply by LadyDi821NEWS-TEAM on December 5, 2008 at 1:13 AM

LadyDi821 try looking on the bright side.. it's there if you look. :)

Jaci wrote:I'm thinking I'm going to get the fancy chocolates for my professor and...
For my neighbors, I definitely want to get a gift certificate for dinner, maybe with another small gift like the plant or the gift ideas Di gave me, something like that.
Thank you guys so much, as you can see I'm a bit clueless.

Oh if you want the most delicious home made chocolate and they also have everthing from Grandfather clocks made out of chocolate to yummy truffles do I have a place here in PA that is out of this world. They also have a site..

We have bought gifts here .. and treats for us.. Best Chocolate I ever had.

http://www.premisemaid.com/cgi-bin/ShopCart.pl?uid=85RFISZGAA457678&rootdir=/home/httpd/vhosts/premisemaid.com/httpdocs&home=1

They as I said make everything on premise and it's all homemade. And baked goods as well.

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