I am looking for some information on starting a gift basket business?

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tking

I am a stay at home mom looking for some info on starting and running a gift basket business? Is it a profitable business venture? How much start up fees will I need? Any websites I can look at? Any help would be great.

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Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet.

http://www.nsgaonline.com/ -- National Specialty Gift Association
http://www.gbpn.citymax.com â Gift Basket Professional Network
http://www.giftassn.com/ -- Gift Association of America

Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that may help you further:

* How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, Third Edition by Shirley George Frazier
* Start Your Own Gift Basket Service by Entrepreneur Press
* Start and Run a Gift Basket Business by Mardi Foster-Walker

There are plenty of free informational resources out there.

Articles:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,287009-7,00.html â Entrepreneur's How to Start a Gift Basket Service
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-I-Start-a-Home-Based-Gift-Basket-Business?&id=102258 â How do I Start a Home Based Gift Basket Business? by Charles Fuchs
http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Gift-Basket-Business-is-an-Easy-Way-to-Wrap-Up-Profits&id=46592 â A Gift Basket Business is an Easy Way to Wrap up Profits by Randy Wilson

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

What can I put in a Christmas gift baskets for parents/family?

angela

The community service club I run in school is trying to support a few families in financial trouble over the holidays by raising money then buying gifts. We're planning on buying toys for the children and then putting together a gift basket for the parents. We were thinking of putting in something for the whole family like movie tickets or a gift card to a restaurant. We were also hoping to get some gift-cards to a walmart or grocery-store and some nice spa things for the mom. What do you guys think should go in these gift-baskets?

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I think the movie tickets and restaurant gift cards are a great idea, that would be a nice splurge for a family who struggles financially!

Other things you could put in- gift card to a movie rental place with some popcorn and candy, a board game, a deck of cards and a book of card games, lip gloss or nail polish (if you know the family has girls or more mature colors for the mom), batteries (for other Christmas toys?), set of extra gloves or mittens for the kids... That's all I can think of, hope it helps!

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Do you steal things from your family?

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Like baby names they are planning to name their children, and mother's day gift ideas?

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Absolutely!

What is a great Mothers Day gift for a new mother of 4 months?

hounddoggi

It needs to be very special she just lost her husband when the baby was only 1 week old. I hope someone has an idea. Your help is much appreciated.

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Maybe a locket that opens and can have 2 pics- one of her husband and the other, of her new-born child.

Or a charm or bracelet with her baby's name engraved.

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I am hosting a Christmas party for elementary school girls at my house. Help!!?

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ncmom

I had planned on doing a gift exchange and refreshments but have realized that most of the moms are planning to stay. Refreshments were going to be kid's foods (goldfish, pretzels, etc). How do I spruce up my plans to make this an mom/daughter friendly party?? Also, any ideas on entertaining??

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Things like chex mix, a veggie tray, cheese and crackers.

if you're industrious, the girls would probably LOVE edible playdough. Make a batch, then refrigerate. Give each girl a paper plate and have bowls of stuff like raisins, choc chips, gummy worms, chinese crispy noodles, goldfish, m+ms, pretzels... let em play with their food, then eat it!

Here's the recipe:

PEANUT BUTTER PLAY DOUGH
Ingredients:
One 18-oz jar creamy peanut butter
6 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup non-fat dry milk

Directions: Mix ingredients together, then refrigerate in covered container for a few hours.

Use an ice cream or cookie scoop for portion control

I am looking for different sayings to put on hoodies and sweat pants for my daughters?

Irish Girl

I want to make some christmas gifts for my daughters {Age 13 and 19} I would like to do the iron transfers on some hoodies and sweat pants. So I am looking for ideas on different sayings to put on them.

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"My mom dresses me funny"

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My mom wants to protect her assets from creditors and wanted to put the money in my bank acct? Is it legal?

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dr. answer

And secondly are there any tax consequence for me? I will give the money back to my mom. The creditors are on her because my dad fraudulently opened credit cards under her name and skipped the country. They are seperated and my mom has told the creditors that she never opened those credit cards, but the credit cards are not listening, and bankruptcy is not an option for my mom. my mom is worried the creditors will take money out of her acct. HOW CAN SHE PROTECT $10,000 SHE HAS SAVED UP?

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Two wrongs don't make a right. Your mom needs to speak to an attorney who specializes in such matters. To deliberately try to defraud creditors rather than attempt to set the record straight will get her into deeper hot water. She can give her money to whom ever she desires but to transfer funds under your name when it is not a legit gift could be a problem. Creditors have access to our banking records and if this is found out, she could be prosecuted as a criminal matter instead of a civil matter.

Were your parents legally separated at the time your father opened these credit accounts? Where were the cards mailed to, etc.? The creditors aren't listening because what is happening is not uncommon. People knowingly use all sorts of tricks and loopholes to defraud institutions all the time so just having your mother tell them about her estranged husband's bad acts is not going to be enough. She needs to get on with the business of taking care of this. If she had nothing to do with this, she should be able to provide records and documents to augment her claim and innocence.

Hope it all works out.

What is the best way to wean my 10 month old daughter off of her binky?

elizabethb

My little girl likes to sleep with the binky in her mouth at night and I am concerned that this will mess up her teeth later on. She has given up the binky in the day time because she is doing other things like walking and playing. I hope the other moms out there have some good advice for me!

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She's still so young! If it gives her comfort, let her keep it for a while. Talk to your dentist -- it's not going to do lasting damage to her permanent teeth. When she's about 2, you can tell her the binky fairy is coming one night and she will take away the binkys and leave a beautiful Barbie (or whatever it is your daughter wants most). She can help you gather all the binkys from around the house to leave for the binky fairy. In the morning, she'll find the gift under her pillow, and she'll feel pride that she's a big girl now.

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What is the best baby shower gift you received and why?

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chris

We are having a baby shower and I was looking for something special or unusual (not a hamper or car seat). Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Two GOOD baby shower GIFT IDEAS:

You can get her a wicker basket at Wal-mart for $3 and fill it with baby Johnson & Johnson products, wipies & a package of Newborn Pampers or anything you can think of to fill it. Most of these products go on sale from time to time at HEB or your local stores...just look out for those sales if you have time. Also, at the baby sales section you can find lots of little things you can put in it. Then wrap it with see through plastic (like the Easter Baskets have) & tie it with ribbon on top & put a bow on it. You can also add about 3 helium balloons. They are a big hit at the showers I attend/throw & everyone now looks forward to that gift!! (These average from $25-$50.)

A personalized diaper cake. They are really easy to make. (If I can do it, you can to!!) Hereâs a helpful link that I used. (I did the Diaper Cake Type A in a Precious Moment theme which the mommy-to-be had picked out. Big hit to!!) You can either make it a Generic âBabyâ theme or find out the mommy-to-beâs theme & add some of those little items to it. (These average from $15-$25.) Have fun! ;o)

http://www.babbee.com/shower-diaper-cakes/

How do you feel about personalized gifts?

passionate

Do you like receiving gifts that are personalized with your name, messages to you or items that have pictures of you and your loved ones on them? Do they have more meaning to you than other gifts with no personalization? I am thinking about getting gifts for my family with family pictures on the gifts. I have already ordered mugs for my parents with pictures of the two of them on the mugs and will be getting more things for them and my other family members.

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cool idea! also remember tha funny6 photos of loved ones are great on gifts. You know - last year when the dog knocked the tree down or when the baby's diaper fell off! personalized stuff is a great gift

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How much money should be spent on a 15 year olds birthday gift?

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Q. I turn 15 in a couple months, how much would you spend on your 15 year-olds bday gift? Would I be able to get something more expensive because we don't get christmas presents, or does that not matter?
@Lou- im pretty sure that i wrote "I turn 15". which means im not the parent idiot.
Is no one going to give me a serious answer?

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When i was growing up, my mom spent between $40-$60 on birthday presents depending on the thing that i wanted at the time. If it was something bigger...she'd give me $60 in cash just to put towards what i was saving up for...if i just wanted books or movies, she'd some of the ones i had on my Christmas list and spend around $40-$50.

We'll probably be spending around the same amount on our kids.


When asking for a gift...don't think unreasonably. Don't ask for an iphone or laptop or some gift that costs hundreds of dollars. If you want something like that, just suggest to people that they give you cash because so and so is the gift that you have in mind and want to save up for.

What's a good gift for a mothers birthday?

RR

My moms bday is on the 8th. As of now, all I know what to get her is flowers and a card...

What's a good gift, not that expensive please...

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my moms bday is on the 6th..we made her a card and we bought her house slippers and a wallet form macys all for about 50 dollars, and edible arrangements are cute too. get something she is in need something simple the thought is what counts. good luck

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What is a good christmas gift for my mom in the 40-70 dollar range?

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Brock S

I am 20 and i just got a new job this year that is actually paying me good money and I want to get her a good present for once. I don't want the sappy stuff like picture of me in a frame or scrapbook or something like that. I want to get her something she can use. Please help.

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gather all your sibigns and have your picture taken wit hsanta,,,,,I dont care how old you are or how young...your mom and dad will love it Merry Christmas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73OcXl6Bgyw

Where are some places I can donate Christmas gifts to unfortunate children?

Brendan

My mom donated 20 bucks to "Toys for Tots" but I dont want to donate cash money i would like to buy and donate at least 1 gift this year to some child who may not get anything for Christmas or any non-spiritual love picked out by me. Im not sure where to look on the internet or in my area (Houston/Galveston area in Texas).

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Not at this late date, sorry, they now have the monumental task of wrapping and labelling all the toys.

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CATHOLICS can one do enough good works to get to Heaven?

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St.Jeb

Is it possible for a human being to do enough good works to gain salvation?
Why would Christ of had to die on the Cross if He intended us to cooperate in saving grace?

Don't confuse justification which happens ONLY AFTER one has received the gift of salvation. One cannot go to church enough, volunteer enough, be good enough to ever warrant salvation! Those deeds are the RESULT of being saved, not because you WANT to be saved.

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No need to restrict this question to Catholics! All the Muslims think they must do more good works than bad deeds to get to their paradise! All those who believe in reincarnation think they must improve all the time if they are not to come back as an insect or a baby that will be aborted before it's born.

The Hebrew scriptures exposes the folly of a works-based system of salvation. Isaiah the prophet told God's own covenant people, "All our righteous acts are as filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away." (Isa. 64:6) That passage is quoted by the apostle Paul in Romans 3:10 to prove that everyone is under sin and nothing we try to do will rid us of that condemnation - only by putting faith in what Jesus did to secure our pardon can be be transferred from judgment to life. But once we do that, once the Holy Spirit has convicted us of our sin and we agree with God's verdict on us, THEN we begin to do the good works God foreordained that we would do! THEN whatever good works we do are truly good because God gets all the glory from them! Faith has to come first. Then we walk by faith, not works, even though we do good works. As you say, they are the result of being saved, not because we're trying to be saved!

quote for Kids Play home bulletin board ?

raj

I have this bulletin board in my play school. I want to but a few quotes about play school, which inspires kids and parents, etc. Please help asap.

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â¢When dealing with children, praise more, criticize less.

â¢Never say no to a gift from a child.

â¢Your children get only one childhood; think of this when you âdonât have timeâ to play, hug, kiss, and express your love for them. Make time for Iâm sorry, Iâm listening, I love you.

â¢You is smart, you is kind, you is important. [Kathryn Stockett in The Help]

â¢Children need models rather than critics. [Joseph Joubert (1754-1824)]

â¢You teach people how to treat you. It starts when your children are born. If you tolerate poor behavior, your kids will expect to get away with deplorable actions.

â¢There are two things you can and should give your child: roots and wings.

â¢Eliminate toy clutter. Children of all ages will play more creatively and independently with five toys than they will with 50.... Fewer toys allow a child to focus more effectively.... [John Rosemond in âLiving With Childrenâ 2011]

â¢Dealing with kids: It takes a thousand âattaboysâ to erase a single âyou're not good enough.â [Dr. Phil 2/12]

â¢A parentâs time is the coin of childhood. {Alema Pequoia}

â¢Children are our future: raise them with love and discipline; teach them respect and kindness.

â¢Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners.

â¢Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word-for-word what you shouldn't have said.

â¢A child who learns to manage a little courtesy, even under pressure, is a child who is operating well in the world, a child with a positive prognosis.

â¢Thereâs nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child. [Frank A. Clark]

â¢Treat the Earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was lent to you by your children. [Kenyan proverb]

â¢Manners (otherwise known as âsocial skillsâ) are at the heart of the whole parental enterprise. Every infant is born adorable but selfish and the center of the universe. Itâs a parentâs job to teach children that there are other people, and that others have feelings that can be hurt.

â¢We are all children sometimes, in our heart of hearts. [Jude Morgan in Charlotte and Emily]

â¢Little child, little problems; big child, big problems. [Anna Quindlen in Every Last One]

â¢We don't get most of our fears as adults; we bring them from childhood. [David Wiltse in Close to the Bone]

â¢Itâs easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. [Frederick Douglas]

â¢Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, you should cherish every moment and realize that the wonderment growing inside you is the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. [Erma Bombeck (1927-1996)] (baby, childbirth, life)

â¢In the same way that you cannot choose your parents, neither can you choose your children. [idea from âThe Talented Mr. Ripleyâ]

â¢Fill a childâs bucket of self-esteem so full that the rest of the world canât poke enough holes in it to drain it dry.

â¢The only role models who have an actual impact are the ones at home at your dinner table.

â¢God should double your patience when you marry and triple it when you have children. {Alema Pequoia}

â¢Spare the rod and spoil the child is a warning, not a commandment.

â¢Even children have good ideas sometimes, probably because they have not yet learned prejudice and obfuscation, and do not screen their possibilities. {Alema Pequoia}

â¢If you truly love your children, give them more time than anything else. Your time is really all you have that is genuinely yours to give. {Alema Pequoia}

â¢Remember: What you do, what you say, how you listen, what you allow to happen in your family and household is the attitude and behavior you are modeling for your children that they will absorb and apply to their own lives in the future. {Alema Pequoia}

â¢Pay attentionâreal attentionâto a small child. The adults who did that when you were a kid are probably your role models.

â¢Parental Commandments: Be consistent. Actions have consequences. Say what you mean and mean it. Parents work together as a team. Don't make promises you can't keep. Listen to your children. Establish a routine. Respect is a two-way street. Positive reinforcement works much better than negative reinforcement. Manners are universal. Define your role as parents.

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What's a thoughtful gift (under $20) that I can send to my mother's wake/funeral, since I can't attend?

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Tectonic F

I've already got tickets to the annual Ballroom Dancing Gala in Saint Croix on Friday...which is the same day as my mom's funeral. I've spent a lot of money on my gown and tickets, so I can't really afford a more expensive memento for the funeral.

Can I get a dish garden or wreath for $20? Thanks and God Bless.

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How about a $10 gas card to help get the hearse to and from the funeral home?

Then, as stated, pocket the additional $10 and rent some porn.

God Bless you!

What to get my friend for her baby shower?

Chicago

My friend is 16 and her mom is throwing a baby shower for her. What should I get her baby for under $20? And remember it's gonna be a newborn baby girl. Also tell me where to get it and support your answer with links too if you can. Thanks!
HYDE! take your answer and shove it up your a**!

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Honestly....you should get on Ebay and see what you can find on there. I am ALWAYS finding things (nice, new things!) on Ebay for my diaper cakes and that is how I stay competitive with my pricing. You will be AMAZED at what $20.00 will get you on Ebay.

The coolest thing I have seen lately is a turtle that projects constellations onto the ceiling of baby's nursery. It goes for a little more than your budget.....but, man, WHAT AN AWESOME GIFT THAT WOULD BE!!

Here is a link to one of these selling on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cloud-b-Twilight-Turtle-Nightlight_W0QQitemZ280108740783QQihZ018QQcategoryZ121153QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


If that isn't your speed or what you had in mind....just spend about an hour on there looking around. You will be amazed at what you will find.

Other ideas for your budget:

A gift basket with great bath products for the new baby.

Customized onesies for the new baby girl (Pick up a five pack of plain white onesies, some iron-on transfer paper, and make 5 personalized onesies for the new baby girl....unique and custom made just for the baby!)

Diapers are always great....

Some 3-6month clothing items (because momma is likely to get a lot of newborn and 0-3month items but not a whole lot of things in this size!!)

Whatever you give....I am sure it will be from the heart. That is all that matters!!

Have fun shopping!!

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Abortion for or against???why or why not?

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smbrennan2

I am conducting my very first sunday school class to a room full of Teenage girls and the topic is about abortion. Not so much that it is morally and biblicly wrong but the effects and tolls it takes on the people involved. I just want general reponses to share w/ the girls to give them some ideas about the subject from people all over.
In case your wondering I am against. There are to many people in this world that would die to have a baby and can't and I feel it to be an insult to those people who want them and can't for people to go around and kill there unwanted children instead of maybe adoption.

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A story I found.

Survivor Stories

Testimony of abortion survivor Gianna Jessen before the Constitution Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee on April 22, 1996.

My name is Gianna Jessen. I am 19 years of age. I am originally from California, but now reside in Franklin, Tennessee. I am adopted. I have cerebral palsy. My biological mother was 17 years old and seven and one-half months pregnant when she made the decision to have a saline abortion. I am the person she aborted. I lived instead of died.

Fortunately for me the abortionist was not in the clinic when I arrived alive, instead of dead, at 6:00 a.m. on the morning of April 6, 1977. I was early, my death was not expected to be seen until about 9 a.m., when he would probably be arriving for his office hours. I am sure I would not be here today if the abortionist would have been in the clinic as his job is to take life, not sustain it. Some have said I am a "botched abortion", a result of a job not well done.

There were many witnesses to my entry into this world. My biological mother and other young girls in the clinic, who also awaited the death of their babies, were the first to greet me. I am told this was a hysterical moment. Next was a staff nurse who apparently called emergency medical services and had me transferred to a hospital.

I remained in the hospital for almost three months. There was not much hope for me in the beginning. I weighed only two pounds. Today, babies smaller than I was have survived.

A doctor once said I had a great will to live and that I fought for my life. I eventually was able to leave the hospital and be placed in foster care. I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a result of the abortion.

My foster mother was told that it was doubtful that I would ever crawl or walk. I could not sit up independently. Through the prayers and dedication of my foster mother, and later many other people, I eventually learned to sit up, crawl, then stand. I walked with leg braces and a walker shortly before I turned age four. I was legally adopted by my foster mother's daughter, Diana De Paul a few months after I began to walk. The Department of Social Services would not release me any earlier for adoption.

I have continued in physical therapy for my disability, and after a total of four surgeries, I can now walk without assistance. It is not always easy. Sometimes I fall, but I have learned how to fall gracefully after falling 19 years.

I am happy to be alive. I almost died. Every day I thank God for life. I do not consider myself a by-product of conception, a clump of tissue, or any other of the titles given to a child in the womb. I do not consider any person conceived to be any of those things.

I have met other survivors of abortion. They are all thankful for life. Only a few months ago I met another saline abortion survivor. Her name is Sarah. She is two years old. Sarah also has cerebral palsy, but her diagnosis is not good. She is blind and has severe seizures. The abortionist, besides injecting the mother with saline, also injects the baby victims. Sarah was injected in the head. I saw the place on her head where this was done. When I speak, I speak not only for myself, but for the other survivors, like Sarah, and also for those who cannot yet speak ... Today, a baby is a baby when convenient. It is tissue or otherwise when the time is not right. A baby is a baby when miscarriage takes place at two, three, four months. A baby is called a tissue or clumps of cells when an abortion takes place at two, three, four months. Why is that? I see no difference. What are you seeing? Many close their eyes...

The best thing I can show you to defend life is my life. It has been a great gift. Killing is not the answer to any question or situation. Show me how it is the answer. There is a quote which is etched into the high ceilings of one of our state's capitol buildings. The quote says, "Whatever is morally wrong, is not politically correct." Abortion is morally wrong. Our country is shedding the blood of the innocent. America is killing its future.

All life is valuable. All life is a gift from our Creator. We must receive and cherish the gifts we are given. We must honor the right to life.

I am having a really hard time. Help. Memorial for baby?

shadowlp06

Here is my friend. She needs some help, Please help her.

Hello,

I am having a really hard time. My baby's memorial service will be this Thursday. I don't want to get into too much detail on the circumstances, but my baby passed due to an abortion at 8 weeks. I've already been living a life of pain, sorrow, regret, anger, depression and so on, so please no nasty comments. Not to be rude, but no one knows my story. And I am not validating my choice. I miss my baby terribly, and never wanted an abortion.

I have been trying to make a video, but its not turning out too well. I am just not sure on what pictures to use, and or what to write. I was trying to tell my story along with my apologies to my baby in the video. You know, to memorialize him or her.

I want to do something really special. I want to honor my baby. I want to let him or her know how sorry I am, and how even though I made a wrong choice, how much they meant and mean to me, as I love him or her.

I don't have any memories from that time in my life. Not anything physical I can hold onto. The pregnancy test was thrown out by the father. I have nothing. I do have a picture I believe was taken of me when I was pregnant, but I can't remember the exact date it was taken. All I have is the memory of my baby being with me, and one time I remember while I was in the tub, I grabbed the bar of soap and started to gently wash my stomach. I remember I was so sad, and I wanted nothing more than to care for my baby. I even remember sitting in slightly cooler water, as I was afraid of sitting in too hot of water.

I remember just sitting there, staring at my stomach, looking at my belly button and being so sad. I also stopped taking all meds when I found out about the pregnancy. I was on meds for mental health issues. And I abruptly stopped everything cold turkey. I do admit, I was not in the right state of mind, and I was in no place to make a decision, but my free will was taken from me. I felt like I had no voice, and I wasn't strong enough to do anything about my weaknesses.

I remember just being alone. Please help me. What can I do? My baby is gone, and I am dying inside. I want something so very special for him or her. I have asked god to reveal what my baby was, and I don't feel I have received an answer. I want so badly to know. I think it may help in putting my special dedication memorial together.

I know I made a mistake, and a much as I want to undo it, I can't. Please anyone out there, what can I do? I am open to any ideas. Thank you...

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HI,
My deep condolences .
How painful to go through such an experience. When you feel that the walls have come down around you and you are left to pick up the shattered pieces of your life .

Finding ways to remember your baby can be a very important part of your healing process.
But first i have a question , where is the dad ? Is he around sharing this with you? Anyway , i hope so, cause you need all the help you can get.

Here are some ideas for help:
1-Name your baby . You can pick a gender neutral name , so that when you talk about your baby, you can talk about him/her with a name.

2-Start a blog or a web page for your baby, to write about your feelings as well as a place to post poems, songs and other things that remind you of him/her.

3-If you have an empty space , Create a memorial garden with some of your favorite flowers.

4-If you pray , include the lost baby in your nightly prayers.

5-Join a support group to share your thoughts with people having the same experiences.

6-And of course , the memorial service is a good idea .You can think about what you wanted to share with your baby and include them in the service.

May God bless you , and please accept from me this little gift to you and your lost baby :

He lay beneath my heart in a soft secret place,
and felt i knew him,
Yet i've never seen his face,
snuggled warm and quiet he moved to show he was there,
like the touch of butterfly wings created from the love we shared.

I'm sorry God kept you as an angel
and that you couldn't be here with us ,
wings on your back,
A halo on top,
would be your destiny.
God didn't look deep enough into my heart
for a precious child like you wasn't here for me to treasure.

I thought i found a love like no other,
that blossomed till the day of your birth,
I'm so sorry God kept you his little angel,
and couldn't send you here to me on earth.

I wish you peace in your heart.

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How much should I spend on christmas gifts this year?

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Sandra D m

I'm on a budget with 3 kids but i still have some $ saved up so how much should I spend on each kid ages 3, 2 and 7 months two girls and a baby boy. whats too much ? and whats not enough ?

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with them being so young, a little goes a long way! i remember when it felt loke you opened gifts for hours and like you got soooo many great things... and my parents say they barely spent anything at all back then!!

I am not sure whether to buy a gift for a baby?

college fr

A family that I babysit for has two girls, ages 2 and 3. They are having a baby boy this weekend, and I am not sure whether to send a gift? I already bought an outfit for the baby and gifts for the girls to send. Should I send them?

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Yes. I am quite sure that it would be appreciated

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could the Usa have won the vietnam war?

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CULCHIE 4

its a contrversial question i know but im of the oppian that even if they had committed all forces to nvietnam they would have won that war
dose any 1 have a diffrent point of veiw

no patrtism plaese i just want some honest histricol oppians

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The fact is that we were winning almost every engagement with the enemy... every major engagement.

The fact is,that we had the capability of turning North Vietnam into plowed ground for South Vietnamese farmers... no trees, no people, no cities, no villages... nothing but fertile soil.

The fact is that the diplomats and politicans didn't understand the enemy. When the enemy waved the white flag and asked for peace talks predicated upon a ceasefire, the diplomats aind politicians did a little victor dance and trooped naively to the peace talks. They would bargain in good faith for a few days... maybe a week. Then the enemy would stomp out of the talks claiming we'd violated the ceasefire. The fact is that as soon as the ceasefire went into effect, the enemy would resupply his troops, move out his wounded and dead, and move in fresh personnel, and either dig his defenses deeper, or prepare for a new offensive. The fact is that then these preparations were complete, he'd fire on us. When we returned fire, that's when they would stomp out of the peace talks.

The fact is the media waltzed the people. They didn't report the news. They reported what was in their best interest. They found out that bad news made people angry. Angry people are moved to take some action. For the media it meant that they would turn from page one to page eight to read the rest of the story. Between page one and page eight were seven pages of ads. Advertising is where the media make money. Don't think so? Why do you think the media gets more for a 30-second spot during half-time during the coverage of the Super Bowl than they get from all the teams in all the leagues for coverage for the rest of the year? And just for the heck of it, look along the sides of the pages on any "free" web site you visit.

The fact is that the media did everything in its power to stir up hate and discontent among the folks back home. They manufactured the news. The reported incorrectly. And the public bought it. I guess you could say the media were profiteers. The supported the enemy and made money from us by doing so. Under normal circumstances that would be considered treasonous, but the media think they're immune to the law because of "freedom of the press." It's not a new idea, The late RADM Daniel Gallery, USN (RET) alluded to the same idea... and that was during WW II. He suggested that there are not three branches of the federal government, but four, the executive, legislative, and judicial... and the press. Parenthetically, the first three are governed by Constitutional checks and balances. The press somehow thinks it's above such foolishness.

Back then people spoke of the "vocal minority" and the "silent majority." The fact is that everybody listened to the former because the latter were too busy working to support the former. Because they were taken care of they became lazy. Now that minority has become a majority... but they still want the others to support them while they recline on their "lazy-boys" and badmouth everything their benefactors do.

Those aren't political statements, although they might be so construed by those who want to argue some point. They're facts. I was in Vietnam. When the history professors were splashing around in their baby food I was up to my rear in brown water and rice paddies. Before they could read about history, I was making it. That's a fact. I saw it... and I lived it.

Any so-called "US defeat" was accidental to the enemy and probably very much a surprise to him, and a gift from the misled folks back home and their naive and gullible (if not incompetent or corrupt) elected representatives.

Sadly, I fear we might see the same thing with Iraq... and for the same reasons. And, with the media not turning its attention to Afghanistan, that too may follow the same pattern.

y did everyone hate the war in Vietnam?

Eat. Sleep

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the vietnam war was officially considered a "policing action" much like what we are facing in iraq. this was the first war where guerrilla tactics were used instead of it being mostly a straight fight. most of the soldiers were draftees with vey little want to be there. they were willing to give up thier lives for a cause that most of them didn't even believe in and when they returnd home these american heroes wre spit on, yelled at and many of them still suffer from ptsd today. war is hell and NO war should be liked by anyone even if they are sometimes nescassary. the simple fact is that we had no business being in the region at the time. the french had been fighting the north vietnamese for 10 years before we even came into the picture and they couldn't do any better than we did! quite simply america had never fought a war like this. in all the others it was " there is the enemy kill them". in vietnam you didn't know who the enemy was until it was too late! kids putting bombs in buildings, poisoning drinks and giving them to the troops as
'gifts" it was a bad situation no matter what side you were on.you couldn't turn your back on anyone even the ones that were supposed to be your ally.

war is hell no matter if you are winning or losing. if it wasn't there wouldn't be anything to stop us from waging it. people die on both sides. but to answer your question people hated that particular war because we had no business fighting a battle that had no ramifications on our freedoms. and many people believed that soldiers just went crazy over there and were killing innocent civillians. one of the most popular monachers for a soldier in vietnam was "baby killer". this wasn't true of course but it didn't stop the hippie movement from attacking the returning soldiers with this hate speech. unfortuanately many innocent people WERE killed in that war. they were also killed in the revolutionary war, the civil war, ww1, ww2, korea, desert storm, bosnia, etc. war is war and there will always be collateral damage thats unavoidable. in short all war is bad and should be the last resort of any nation unless they are undeniably attacked and must retaliate in defense of said nation. in vietnam we were never attacked. our government stuck our noses where it didn't belong and our troops were the ones that paid for it with thier lives.

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What would be an awesome baptism gift for my new goddaughter?

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Eliz

Hello, I am about to be the godmother of my cousin's third daughter. The baptism is going to be in a few months, but I want to get some ideas for a good baptism gift. I want it to be something she'll actually use, but I want it to be pretty hip (I'm 18 years old and don't want to get her something rather stuffy). Any suggestions on things traditionally Catholic but still ballin'?

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Why dont you have something engraved for her at things remembered. They have so many things to choose from like frames or cases to keep rosary beads in. I have my cousins baby batism next weekend and im thinking that would definately be something they would love for Madelyn. they also have a snow globe with a baby girl or boy praying and you could engrave that...its a pretty cool place and its a very modern selection of gifts. Im sure theres a place near you if not you can place your order online.

What do godmothers have to do at the baptism?

Vanessa

I'm 18 and my sister asked me to be her baby's godmother and I accepted. What do I have to do or say in front of the church? What does it mean to be a godmother?

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Congrats on being asked to be a godmother! That is a great honor, and a great responsibility. I can only speak of the role of a godmother from a Catholic perspective, but I'm sure most other Christian religions are similar in this area.

Before the baptism, there probably won't be much that you have to do. Some churches like to have the godparents attend the pre-baptismal class, but most don't. At the actual baptismal ceremony, you will be expected to stand with the parents (and the godfather) and to promise to help them to raise the child as a Christian. Sometimes, the godmother holds the baby and sometimes they have other small roles in the ceremony - I would ask the minister or priest who is performing the ceremony ahead of time what exactly they expect.

After the baptismal ceremony, you are expected to help the parents with the religious upbringing of the child. You do this by being involved in the child's life and living your own life in a way that is an example to the child of good Christian living. Also, you can look for little opportunities to reinforce the importance of religion. For example, you might send your godchild a card on the anniversary of their baptism (like you might for a birthday). You could try to get toys that have a religious theme when you're buying gifts (for example, Fisher Price makes a great Noah's Ark Little People set that fits the bill). You could attend church with the family on occasion. And so on - exactly how you fill this role is up to you. Finally, if something happens to the parents, you are expected to do everything that you can to ensure that the child continues to be brought up in the religion that you share.

Note that nowhere in the "job description" above does it state that you have to become the child's guardian if something were to happen to the parents. The role of godparent is NOT a legal role, and will not hold up in court. If the parents do want you to be the legal guardian, as well, they should put this in their will - I'd suggest that they work with a lawyer to make sure that they do this correctly. Often, though, the parents will choose someone other than the godparents to raise their children if the unthinkable happens. All you would have to do is make every attempt to ensure that the child goes to someone who will nurture their religious life, and continue to be as involved as you can in their life after that.

Best of luck in your new godparenting adventure. God bless!

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What to do my husband and I are wanting to adopt my sister's baby we don't have a lot of money for lawyer?

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trisha

My sister is having a baby it will be here sometime in august of this next year. She wants me and my husband to adopt the baby. I just don't want her to be able to take the baby from us later in life. Please tell me what I need to do.

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What you do is stop being so damn selfish and instead of trying to take your niece or nephew away from its mom, you help your sister parent the child that she's giving birth to!

Please pass the following information on to your sister:

EITHER PARENT OR ABORT!

DO NOT ABANDON YOUR CHILD TO ADOPTION!

Seriously.

Adoption Truth @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOZGwqHVnKs

Myths told the unmarried mother @ http://gift-not-choice.tripod.com/myths-about-asfa.html

What you should KNOW if you're considering adoption for your baby @ http://www.cubirthparents.org/edd/index.php?id=1

If you know you don't want it now, then get an abortion before it's too late, because if you abandon it, you're screwing it up for life - and probably yourself too. If you don't want to abort, then please do not allow anyone pressure you into abandoning it.

Also, don't listen to anyone suggesting that open adoption is the way to go - it is almost never legally enforceable! Many parents have lost access to their children due to "open" adoption promises. Please read http://lifemothers.com/thewall.html and www.bringperihome.com/ and www.exiledmothers.com/adoption_facts/wish.html and http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100709095305AAjeM4z and http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100830162150AAi478W before listening to the hype.


Taken from Nancy Verrier's book, Coming Home to Self: http://www.nancyverrier.com/self_book.php

For the adoptee every day is a challenge of trying to figure out how to be, although he probably doesn't understand the difficulty this presents for him. It has been true his whole life and, therefore, feels normal. However, it takes a great deal of energy and concentration. And it never feels quite right. He never quite fits. Therefore he feels as if /he/ is never quite right.
(pg 50)

Abandonment and neglect are reported to be the two most devastating experiences that children endure - even more devastating then sexual or physical abuse. That's why some neglected children do naughty things to get attention. Even though the attention is hurtful - being yelled at, hit, or otherwise harmed - it is better than neglect. /Anything/ is better than abandonment. Abandonment is a child's greatest fear. For adoptees, it is also reality, embedded in their implicit and unintegrated memory.
(pg 102)

It is sometimes difficult to spot grief in children. After all, it isn't as if the child sits in a puddle of tears his entire childhood. As one adoptee said, "Of course I played, laughed, sang. Do people think that if you're not sitting in a corner with your head on your knees, you are not sad? I had happy times, but the sadness was always there, even when I was having fun."
(pg 117)


Please, if you're not gonna abort your baby, then make damn sure you parent it. Read http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/2009/03/breaking-silence-on-living-pro-lifers.html - it's by someone who made both choices at different times in her life.


Links that can help you learn how to be able to keep your baby. There are also links that will show you how adoption affects a Mother and her child:

Unplanned Pregnancy without Crisis @ http://www.motherhelp.info/index.htm
Considering adoption? Don't feel you have any other options? @ http://www.keepyourbaby.com/

Single Mom @ www.singlemom.com/
Mentor Moms/MOPS/Teen MOPS (support!) @ www.mops.org/
Angel Food (food assistance) @ www.angelfoodministries.com/
Feeding America (food assistance) @ www.feedingamerica.org/
Co-Abode (housing assistance) @ www.coabode.com/
Safe Families (for emergency/crisis care) @ www.safe-families.org/
Teens @ www.teenbreaks.com/pregnancy/pregnancyhome.cfm
Concerned United Birthparents @ www.cubirthparents.org
Adoption Crossroads® and Adoption Healing @ www.adoptioncrossroads.org
Adopted Child Syndrome @ www.amfor.net/acs
Origins-USA @ www.origins-usa.org
United Family Services @ www.unitedfamilyservices.org/
Family Assistance Foundation @ www.familyassistancefoundation.com/
Safelink Wireless @ www.safelinkwireless.com/

If you go to a Planned Parenthood clinic that has a low-income program it can be as cheap as 100$. If you tell them you have no job, no money and no support, they will likely have you pay the minimum for the procedure and get donations to cover the rest.

1-800-230-PLAN (1-800-230-7526) to find the Planned Parenthood clinic nearest you.

Abortion funding @ www.nnaf.org/help.html

Some state medicaid programmes cover abortion. Go to www.ourbodiesourselves.org/book/companion.asp?id=20&compID=64 to find out if your state covers it. If they do, you can go to a welfare office, get emergency coverage, and then the state will help pay for it.

It is entirely possible to have an abortion and not feel guilt because you knew it was the right thing to do: www.imnotsorry.net/

Abortion: There is a Consensus: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsSQiazUvgo

Good luck!

What should I get my soon to be mother in law for the parental gift for my wedding?

Brittany

Okay, I heard its proper to get your bridal party gifts for thanking them but also your parents and the grooms parents. Now, I can do that no problem except for my fiancees mom. I have no idea what she wants. Everything we have gotten her just sits around collecting dust, as if she doesn't like it or something. Honestly I don't think she even really likes me? Haha, but thats besides the point.

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Firstly, it seems as though the fact that you think your future mother in law doesn't like you really IS something you care about. I can empathise, as I have had a similar experience with the whole of my husband's family. I can also understand the gift thing - I have spent thousands of dollars on gifts for my MIL and, although she's graciously accepted the, she's never seemed to LOVE any of them. However, the one gift I gave her that really helped was a gift certificate for a massage (you could also do facial, manicure, etc). I don't know what your budget is, but you could get her a gift certificate for a mani/pedi for the two of you - it would be a great way for you to get to know her a bit better and everyone likes to feel pampered.

I would also add that your mother is law is about to see her "baby" get married - mothers have a really hard time with this. Write her a nice card to go with your gift, something like "I know planning this wedding has been stressful for you, and I want you to know how much your support means to me. I'm looking forward to becoming a part of your family - you deserve some "you" time, I hope you enjoy this massage" etc. Trust me, she will appreciate it and it will make you feel closer to her!

Good luck, and congratuations on your upcoming wedding!

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