Kimberly Green asked:


There are many occasions to give a baby gift. The new arrival of a baby, a baby’s christening, baby birthdays and celebrating special milestones that a baby achieves are just a few of these occasions. Baby gift giving usually starts with a baby shower before the baby even arrives.

The first few baby gifts are usually those that are given to assist the baby’s parents. A baby shower is a traditional event that is held some period of time before the baby’s arrival. At a baby shower, many traditional gifts are given, such as; baby blankets, diaper bags, lotions and powders, sweaters, hats, all in ones, sleepers, socks, and baby booties. These baby gifts are much appreciated by the parents to be because they help the new parents get ready for their baby’s arrival and prepare them for bringing their baby home.

Baby gifts can have a significant meaning to the family as they commemorate a special day in a baby’s life and can become cherished family heirlooms. There are any keepsake baby gifts such as; a bracelet with the baby’s birthstone, a beautiful music box that will delight the baby for years to come, or even a handmade blanket. This also applies for baby’s christening gifts. These types of baby gifts are cherished family mementos, kept for years by family and many times are passed down from grandmother to mother to daughter, grandfather to father to son or between siblings.
You can find baby gifts that are perfect for any occasion. Baby gifts can be educational or a soft and snugly toy that will comfort baby. It is also a good idea to occasionally give baby gifts that are purely practical, such as baby clothing or gifts that are beautiful and decorative, such as an embroidered baby blanket. Those gifts too can be heirlooms that are passed down from generation to generation.

You don’t need a reason or an occasion to give a baby gift.  Babies and parents appreciate baby gifts at any time.  Babies grow at a fast rate; therefore they outgrow clothing rather quickly. Babies are continually developing and exploring the world around them and educational baby gifts are always welcome no matter when they’re given.  Babies also have basic needs that must be met and practical gifts such as diapers and bibs are needed constantly.

Remember, it doesn’t matter if you’re a new parent, a grandparent, aunt or uncle, a next-door neighbor or friend of the family, baby gifts are a great way to tangibly demonstrate your love and affection for the baby.



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Susan Giurleo asked:


Is your child, like mine, busy, active, and can never sit still? Do a lot of the toys he gets for Christmas or Haunukah get played with once (if at all) and then never used again? In today’s economy you don’t want to waste money on gifts your child won’t enjoy or use. This year you can be more strategic and thoughtful about the gifts you purchase if you think about what your child will really use and enjoy. Here, in no particular order, are my “gift picks,” for busy, (hyper)active kids. Some of these are appropriate for younger children, while others are better suited for older kids.

• Indoor Trampoline – you know, the small one you can put in your basement. Get the kids off the couch and bed and no one gets hurt!

• Jump ropes – again, use ‘em in the basement, or driveway. You CAN jump rope in a snowsuit!

• Pogo stick - just be sure to get a helmet.

• Gift certificates to local indoor playspace, sports comlex or ski slope/sledding park -This is a great gift idea for grandparents, aunts/uncles (especially the “cool” ones).

• Marble runs - the woodens ones are best. Drop the marbles in and watch them go!

• Water wheel – OK I have no idea what this is really called. If you come to my office you know what I am talking about. Water and some form of colored oil in a clear plastic container. If you tip the water wheel up, the soil spills toward the bottom and spins a wheel inside, tip it again and the wheel turns the other way. Let me know if you know the name of this thing or if you can find an example for me to show folks. I call this my “unofficial ADHD detetor”. Every kid or adult with ADHD can’t put this thing down!

• Lava lamp – Same concept as water wheel. Moving liquid seems to be soothing and entertaining to hyperactive kids.

• Tickets to a loud, raucus stadium event – In our family it is Monster Jam (Monster Trucks). Your kids may like something different. This is an “if you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em gift. The kids are going to yell and shout so you may as well get them out of the house and bring them where screaming is acceptable and they can be with their own peeps (other hyperactive kids).

• A homemade gift certificate to go sledding, build a snowman, bake cookies, see a movie, go shopping with YOU – This can be the best gift of all. Just make sure you follow through and make good on the certificate later on.



Holiday Books Here is a great list of wonderful children’s holiday books: http://astore.amazon.com/fullerbooks-20

I need to buy some of these for our family!

Teacher Gifts

Please do not forget to recognize your child’s teachers and specialists this holiday season. They do care and work hard on behalf of your child. Joan Celebi, the Special Needs Parent Coach, put together a lovely list of teacher gifts. Pay special attention to her last suggestion. See her list on her blog: http://www.specialneedsparentcoach.com/blog/

FYI: Joan will be joining us for our January Parent Skills and Strategies teleseminar. I am so looking forward to speaking with her!

Enjoy gift buying and giving. Remember, it really is the thought that counts.



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Allison Merlino asked:


Celebrated on the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day was originally intended as a call to unite women against war. This occurred in 1870 by Julia Ward Howe. This inspired Ann Jarvis to improve sanitation throughout the Civil War through what was called Mother’s Work Days. After she died, her daughter Anna Jarvis started the crusade to found a memorial day for women. The first such Mother’s Day was celebrated in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 10, 1908, in the church where the elder Ann Jarvis had taught Sunday School. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson declared the first national Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day continues to this day to be one of the most commercially successful U.S. occasions.

And presently the second Sunday in May finds a majority of us searching for a satisfactory gift that represents our appreciation for our mother, wife, grandmother, godmother etc. The following is a list of fabulous mother’s day gifts sure to please;

1. A Handcrafted Coupon Booklet: This is one of my personal favorites. This gift is customized by the giver for the receiver. Coupon examples include taking care of a smaller sibling, clean up the yard, vacuum or other household chore, no whining for a whole day, breakfast in bed or a snack, your TV show choice.

2. Dinner of the Month Club; A subscription to the Dinner of the Month Club is a thoughtful and tasty gift that will give Mom the night off in the kitchen once a month and allow the whole family to try new dishes.

3. Massage Gift Certificate; purchase a gift certificate at a reputable salon for a massage or contact a massage therapist that is willing to come to the home.

4. Spa or Hair Salon Gift Certificate; a certificate to the receiver’s favorite salon or one that is a bit more upscale that they have been longing to try would be much appreciated!

5. Yoga/ Pilates Equipment; exercise equipment is a nice gift as the notion extends to taking good care of one self. Some examples are mats, instructional videos, weights, exercise ball etc.

6. Educational Computer Software; Computer software is available in language instruction and other hobbies. For example, Family Tree software that helps a person organize and present their genealogy research. Encourage Mom to take some time for herself!

7. Herb Garden; Herb Gardens are decorative and useful as they allow one to grow their own, parsley, mint, rosemary, dill, cilantro etc.

8. Designer Tote; Designer totes can be purchased at a wide variety of stores and are both stylish and useful.

9. Costume Jewelry; Costume jewelry is never without its latest trendy hot item. A necklace, earrings or set of bangle bracelets keeps it simple and stylish!

10. Pocket Size Digital Picture Frame; A pocket size digital picture frame allows Mom to carry pictures of her loved ones that will not get worn or bent in a stylish little gadget.

If you can narrow down a store that the receiver favors, a safe gift would be a gift certificate from that store or any item with a gift receipt! If you would like to personalize your gift card you can include personalized M & M’s as a gift topper! Something as simple as choosing an envelope or wrapping paper in the receiver’s favorite color adds a sufficient personal touch.

Mothers Day finds a majority of us searching for a satisfactory gift that represents our appreciation for our mother, wife, grandmother, godmother etc. I have provided a list of fabulous mother’s day gifts sure to please.



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Giftlet Website asked:


When we celebrate Mothers Day, everyone buys gifts and honors their Mothers. Everyone buys flowers and jewelry for their Mothers, takes them our to brunch and makes the day special for them.

But how about celebrating Mothers Day your Grandmother as well? Grandmothers should also be honored during the Mothers Day celebrations. Your Grandmother is your Mothers or your Fathers mother, which makes her a mother, which means that she should also be honored during Mothers Day.

Unfortunately, not everyone buys gifts for their Grandmothers for Mothers Day. And, it is much harder to find Grandmothers-specific gifts that you can give to your Grandmother for Mothers Day.

But, we are going to make it easy for you to find gifts for your Grandmother for Mothers Day. We have done online research and found lots of fabulous gifts for your Grandmother for Mothers Day. Since when a gift is personalized after you buy it, you can get many different gifts personalized specifically for your grandmother. Personalization makes gifts much more special, and your Grandmother will really love them! Here are gifts for Grandma that we recommend:

- Personalized Gifts Are Great For Grandmothers. Since personalized gifts are personalized for the recipient, it does not matter if they are for Mothers or Grandmothers. Find a personalized gift that you would like to give to your grandmother, and have it personalized to her.

Many times you can personalize everything that is written on your personalized gift, so if you would like the gift to say Grandmother instead of Mother, you will be able to do that. Make sure you read the terms of the personalized gifts before ordering it.

There are many different personalized gifts that are available to be purchased for your grandmother. They include personalized pens, plaques, sweatshirts, t-shirts and other clothes.

- Personalized Jewelry Also Makes A Great Grandmothers Gift. Personalized jewelry will also be personalized for the recipient, so you can almost always have the jewelry personalized for your Grandmother.

Many personalized jewelry includes birthstones. For your Grandmother you can include the birthstones of all of your Grandmother’s grandchildren! She will love it – every time she looks at the jewelry piece, she will be reminded of all of her wonderful grandchildren.

There are many different personalized jewelry pieces that are available to be purchased for your grandmother. They include personalized rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants and earrings. Pick a piece that is right for your Grandmother.

When you are looking for gift for Mother for Mothers Day, don’t forget your Grandmother. Get your Grandmother a gift as well!



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Lynda Stang asked:


Candy bouquet arrangements are now becoming the hottest new gift trend.  Imagine having a beautiful bouquet that is perfect as a centerpiece, lasts for many months and yet tastes as sweet as it looks.  Looking for that perfect unique gift idea, I stumbled on these yummy sweet candy bouquet arrangements.  They are amazing, cheerful, delectable, sweet, chewy, and the list goes on.  Who wouldn’t love to receive one of these amazing bouquets…everyone loves these!  I knew I had to bring these sweet creations to my area as well as all around so I created an online candy bouquet store for guests to visit to find that perfect unique gift idea for all occasions.

Let’s face it; these days’ people are always running and very busy so shopping becomes tedious work.  Yummy Bouquet offers guests a way to purchase these sweet, cheerful, exquisite creations as a gift for that special person whether it be for a family member, friends, co-workers, bosses, neighbors, clients, teachers, pastors, ministers, and the list goes on…With these arrangements they will not wilt and are the perfect unique gift alternative to flowers and all other gifts. 

These creations are a fantastic way to send sweet regards whether it be for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation, a birthday, a get well need, a new baby gift, a teacher gift, a thank you, a job well done and so on.  These are sure to be quite the delight and one for all to enjoy!

It’s a unique gift idea that a lot of people don’t think about or maybe they don’t even know about these bouquets.  A candy bouquet is something different but yet unique, and delightful and yet delicious.  It is definitely a new way to express yourself or your regards and it surely sends a lasting impression.  It leaves that WOW factor because it’s exciting to get something other than the typical arrangement of flowers.  Within these creations, you have many yummy gifts to enjoy.  Everyone loves candy!

Each candy bouquet is individually hand-crafted by our designers.  Guests can purchase bouquets that are themed gift packages, or choose from the decorative bouquets available.  If you don’t see what you need, one of these sweet creations can be custom made to suit your need.  This is the perfect, incredible, unique gift idea for all ages—baby…teen…adult…senior.    Send a candy bouquet for that next occasion and impress them.  All will enjoy!!



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Seomul Evans asked:


Classroom supplies include more than pencils, paper and notebooks. When it comes to decorating the classroom and stocking up on art supplies for students, you can find many of these items online or offline at teacher supply and art supply stores. Throughout the school year, students often need supplies for specific projects. Whether you are a student or a teacher, classroom and art supplies can be found online.

Some of the classroom supplies available online for teachers include:

. Bulletin boards

. Chalk boards

. Chalk

. Tacks

. Rubber Cement

. Sealant

. Adhesives

. Paint

. Paint brushes

. Alphabet cards

. Seasonal decorations

. Tissue paper

. Construction paper

. Drawing Pads

. Handwriting Pads

. And much more

Many of these are needed at home as well as in the classroom. If you are a parent and have an artist in the family, the chances are that they will be taking art as an elective. Painters and sketch artists alike need supplies to support their talents. While these are an extra expense, they may be a necessary one.

If art supplies are what you are looking for, canvases, frames, acrylics, oils and watercolors are available for purchase online and can often be found at discount prices. If you are looking for these items locally, check craft and art supply stores. Sketch books and drawing pencils along with smudge sticks and art erasers… all of these can be found off and online. Most of these items cannot be found at large chain stores except for those that are specifically geared toward arts and crafts.

Classrooms are in need of more than decoration, school supplies and art. Other great buys include such things as tissue for those runny noses, paper towels for clean up and antibacterial gels and lotions. Other classroom supplies you might not have thought of include paper plates, yarn, thread and beads. These are more suited for elementary school supplies, but they may be needed just the same. If you are the parent of a student, why not ask the teacher about these items? Often teachers end up purchasing these out of their own paychecks. The school system provides less of these than you might think.

Teachers can purchase art and classroom supplies in bulk online and save a lot more money than by going to the local craft and school supply store. Parents can help them out either by getting together and purchasing some of these items themselves or by giving teachers gift certificates from online and offline stores to be used for any classroom supplies they need.

Other teacher supplies available include planners, academic progress folders for keeping track of students work and grades, note pads for jotting down ideas and reminders and organization software.

If you teach your children at home, teacher supply stores are as important as school supply stores in finding everything you need to make the school year fruitful. Home schooled children need the same supplies as kids who go to public and private schools and their parents need teacher and classroom supplies as well. The internet has given home schooling parents more resources and they are available with the click of a mouse.

Teacher supplies can include some of the most basic school supplies as well. Many families do not have the financial resources to keep up with necessities for school. When these supplies are available in the classroom, life is easier on the teacher and the students. As responsible members of the community, those who can afford to help out with school supplies for kids should take advantage of the chance to give of their hearts and wallets. Public school teachers may not be poor, but they don’t make enough to justify spending their much needed money on the classroom, no matter how big a heart they have. If you are looking for a way of helping out the community, giving to your children’s classrooms is a way of helping your own kids at the same time. As stated before, classroom supplies are just a click or short drive away.



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diane hamments asked:


There is a whole world of baby gifts, and a whole world of reasons to give them.

The birth of a baby is just about the most wondrous thing that occurs in anyone’s life. It doesn’t matter whether the baby is your son or daughter, your niece or nephew, your cousin, or your granddaughter or grandson. A new baby in the family is truly a gift, a gift of love and affection that will endure for the rest of your life.

Babies also having a charming effect on the lives of neighbors, family friends and others. Watching a baby grow, and learn to walk and talk, is one of the most magical things that anyone, related or not, can experience.

Why baby gifts are important:

1. Of course you want to shower the baby in your life with affection.

There are all sorts of occasions for giving a baby gift. From new arrivals to baby baptisms and christenings, from baby birthdays to celebrating a baby’s first steps. Baby gifts can be given at a baby shower before the baby even arrives.

And baby gifts are particularly special when they are given for no occasion at all.

Whether you’re a new parent, a favorite aunt or grandmother, a doting uncle. a next door neighbor or “just a friend,” baby gifts are a great way to tangibly demonstrate your love and affection for the baby.

2. Baby Gifts can be educational.

Baby gifts can help a baby learn about the world, but unlike some lessons, baby gifts educate in an entertaining way. Certain types of toys, like foam spelling blocks, baby books, and puzzles with large, soft pieces can all teach babies how to relate to their surroundings. Mobiles hung above a baby’s crib help the baby learn how to visually

focus and build attention span. Baby spoons assist a baby in learning how to eat with utensils like a “grown-up.” And soft, cuddly plush toys and dolls help a baby learn how to show affection and attachment to others.

3. Baby gifts can assist the baby’s parents.

A baby shower is a traditional event that is held some period of time before the baby’s arrival. Typical baby gifts that are given at baby showers include baby blankets, diaper bags, lotions and powders, carryalls and totes, sweaters, hats, onesies, layette sets, socks, and baby booties and shoes. All of these types of baby gifts help the prospective parents get ready for their baby’s arrival and to be prepared for bringing their baby home from the hospital after its birth.

4. Baby Gifts can commemorate a special day in a baby’s life and can become cherished family heirlooms.

A keepsake baby birthday gift such as a bangle or bracelet set with the baby’s birthstone, a beautiful music box that will delight the baby for years to come, or a photo album filled with pictures of the baby, can all become treasured possessions. The same is true for baby christening or baptismal gifts such as a child’s first Bible, a christening gown or a baby’s first tiny cross or rosary. These types of baby gifts are cherished family mementos, often kept for dozens of years, and sometimes passed down from mother to daughter or from father to son.

There are baby gifts that would be perfect for any occasion. Baby gifts can be educational or they can be soft and snuggly toys. Baby gifts can be purely practical – such as baby clothing – or they can be beautiful and decorative, such as an embroidered baby blanket. They can be heirlooms that are passed down from generation to generation, or they can become “hand-me-downs” that are lovingly passed from an

older child to a younger child. But whatever baby gifts you give, you can be sure that they’ll be loved by all they touch.



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Olivia Andrews asked:


When your kid joins the school you would surely be feeling great and why not it is the only time that makes you happy each while you watch your kid growing under the guidance of his or her teacher. So on the occasion of the most awaited teacher’s day your children can get a perfect gift for their teachers with the following gifts.

Things that could be gifted on the occasion of teacher’s day

1. Your can get gift certificates from the local bookstore, local stationery shop or a local coffee shop because most of the teachers usually appreciate such sort of gifts like coffee mugs.

2. You can also gift a basket that has pens, pencils, erasers or some other small classroom items as these things is in common use by teachers each year.

3. Another great idea is to bring box of snack foods and can include items such as peanuts, candy bars, fruit snacks or potato chips with some bo0ttles of water.

4. If your teacher loves to distribute candies in the classroom you can also give a jar or bag of candies and if such a treat is given by the children then it shall be cherished by them forever.

5. You can also gift a gourmet basket if you are sure that your teacher loves to drink coffee such as ½ pound or in case if your teacher likes tea, an assortment of teas could be a great gift.

6. In case if you are aware of the hobbies of your teacher then you can easily present a gift certificate related to the concerned hobby.

7. Board games are appreciated by the teachers who teach young children and because over years pieces are lost or broken, replacing old items is always appreciable.

8. Other goodies that you can include in your gift list could be new bookcase or books that your teacher loves to read.

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