Q. I'm not great with gift-giving; I tend to mull over the 'perfect gift' for far too long. My friend and her husband recently moved into their new home, and she just found out she's expecting her second child. We're out of state, so my husband and I wanted to send them something, but we're not sure what. I realize personalized gifts are the way to go, and that you all don't know them, but any general ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Gift certificates, big ones are the most fun. If they are handy, maybe Home Depot. Or if not, maybe Bed, Bath and Beyond. Think of the things they might for the home and use that as a guide. Gift certificates are good, because they can satisfy their needs in their own style and taste.
Gift certificates, big ones are the most fun. If they are handy, maybe Home Depot. Or if not, maybe Bed, Bath and Beyond. Think of the things they might for the home and use that as a guide. Gift certificates are good, because they can satisfy their needs in their own style and taste.
CHEAP new baby gift ideas?
Q. So my teacher is having a baby in May. I REALLY want to get her a gift, she's one of my favorite teachers. She isn't finding out if it is a girl or a boy though. I love shopping for baby clothes, but I'm sure she'll get enough of that :) I have a really small budget, like $15 all together. And I don't just want to get one thing. I was thinking of going to the Dollar Tree & getting a basket of like blankets, some little books, some pacifiers, bottle brushes, a little bath toy, & a few other little things. Do you think this would be OK or should I not go to the dollar store? Is that TOO cheap? I don't want to look like the cheap student who doesn't have $$ (even though that is what I am) LOL I just want to get her a good gift. Any recommendations? Should I maybe just get an outfit or 2 on clearance at walmart or target? :)
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For a budget of 15 $ you can make your teacher a nice baby gift basket or also a diaper cake. She'll surely appreciate something handmade!
See how to make a diaper cake here: http://www.best-baby-gifts.com/how-to-make-diaper-cakes.html. You can add the decorations according to your budget.
Low-cost additions for a diaper cake or a baby gift basket are items like baby body care, plain burp cloths, bibs, teething toys, rattles, cuddly toys, socks, a baby bath thermometer, onesies, baby booties, a rubber ducky, plastic baby spoons, a super soft baby hairbrush, a sun hat, a cap or soft baby books.
For additional savings use travel sizes of the body care products. Or sometimes trial size packs with various body care products are available at a reduced price. You can even ask for free samples and baby freebies at the chemist or drugstore.
For more tips and tricks and photos of inexpensive baby gift baskets see here: http://www.best-baby-gifts.com/cheap-baby-gift-basket.html
Since you'll need your gift in a few months only you have enough time to bargain hunt for items at reduced prices. You could also get a baby outfit during the winter sale. Take one for 9 or 6-12 months and it'll be perfect for next year's winter. On the other hand, you seem to like your teacher a lot, so something you made yourself like the diaper cake or basket would be more personal.
Hope my tips help!
For a budget of 15 $ you can make your teacher a nice baby gift basket or also a diaper cake. She'll surely appreciate something handmade!
See how to make a diaper cake here: http://www.best-baby-gifts.com/how-to-make-diaper-cakes.html. You can add the decorations according to your budget.
Low-cost additions for a diaper cake or a baby gift basket are items like baby body care, plain burp cloths, bibs, teething toys, rattles, cuddly toys, socks, a baby bath thermometer, onesies, baby booties, a rubber ducky, plastic baby spoons, a super soft baby hairbrush, a sun hat, a cap or soft baby books.
For additional savings use travel sizes of the body care products. Or sometimes trial size packs with various body care products are available at a reduced price. You can even ask for free samples and baby freebies at the chemist or drugstore.
For more tips and tricks and photos of inexpensive baby gift baskets see here: http://www.best-baby-gifts.com/cheap-baby-gift-basket.html
Since you'll need your gift in a few months only you have enough time to bargain hunt for items at reduced prices. You could also get a baby outfit during the winter sale. Take one for 9 or 6-12 months and it'll be perfect for next year's winter. On the other hand, you seem to like your teacher a lot, so something you made yourself like the diaper cake or basket would be more personal.
Hope my tips help!
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