Recent questions tagged presents

Description : What's the silliest present your received over the holiday?

Last Answer : Envisioning a Planters Peanut fanny pack on you. No, can't imagine it. How about one that I gave? My brother has an issue with squirrels. I really think he secretly likes them, but pretends they are his ... . He laughed about it, but kept picking it up and looking at it, so I think he liked it.

Description : Does Santa exist?

Last Answer : This is a settled question. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary ... except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Description : What is an appropriate gift for a re-marrying dad and his fiancé?

Last Answer : I think the fact that you have no money and your dad specifically asked for a nice DVD should be your guide. Gifts are not compulsory. They are to express and acknowledgement of the couple’s happiness.

Description : What is a good present for an 87-year-old woman in assisted living?

Last Answer : Food treats that she likes?

Description : Gaming Gift for a Male Friend?

Last Answer : answer:$36 is an odd cap. lol Maybe just get him a $35 gift cert. for Gamestop. That is what I do for my daughters boyfriend, let him get what he wants and you don't have to worry about him not really ... few beers and pizza or? Oh..never mind the beer, I just caught that you are still in H.S. haha

Description : Any suggestions for a good size/brand of fire extinguisher?

Last Answer : I have Amerex extinguishers outside my door and down the hallway. UL listed and made in the USA. I hope they’re good, haven’t had to find out yet.

Description : Help! First anniversary kinda important could do with some help.

Last Answer : Get her an inexpensive purple handbag, with a bottle of inexpensive perfume and an iTunes (or Amazon) gift card inside it.

Description : Have you ever received that special present that you really wanted that made you as excited as Ralphie when he got his Red Ryder BB gun?

Last Answer : Yep. I really wanted a Kindle Fire tablet last year, and my hubby actually got me one. I almost cried from the excitement. I jumped up and squealed like a little kid and attacked my hubby, planted kisses all over his face, then squealed some more. It was fantastic!

Description : What are some fun and creative things to put in a "get well soon" care package?

Last Answer : Does she knit or crochet, would giving her some yarn and needles keep her busy?? I would think of things that would keep her busy when she can’t do much.

Description : Name 5 material items that are on your wishlist (things that you plan on getting and not a pipe dream)

Last Answer : I can’t think of anything I want or need right now.

Description : How many different people will you be buying presents for this holiday season?

Last Answer : answer:I give money for college funds to my three little grand-nephews. The rest of us are too old, need nothing, want nothing and are happy eating our vegetarian lasagna together sometime in late ... satchels of laundered cash for my birthday, on Dec. 31 (Mark that on your calendar, folks.)

Description : How should I phrase "please contribute to swingset instead of buying other toys"?

Last Answer : answer:You are invited to little Egbert's first birthday celebration! Your presence is what is desired more than presents!* The celebration will be on Saturday, May 32 at our house at 2 pm. *If you ... consider a gift card to Swingset Palace. Your card will go toward the purchase of a swing set.

Description : What's one of the best presents you ever got for someone?

Last Answer : Time :)

Description : Have you ever had so many good things happen to you all at once that it leaves you stressed and irritable?

Last Answer : Maybe you were experiencing happiness overload, if there is such a thing. Take a deep breath and enjoy the stress and worries that has been lifted from your shoulders.

Description : Do you give holiday presents to those people at work who help you, such as clerical staff?

Last Answer : answer:It's a nice thing to do and that was generally the practice where I worked. They might also be getting you something and I think, just in terms of office politics and protocols, it will be ... 're new there you might want to ask someone in HR what the gift giving policies and protocols are.

Description : Have you ever accidentally received a present that wasn't meant for you?

Last Answer : One year, my mother-in-law gave my oldest daughter $5 on her birthday, and gave her younger sister $20. When my oldest daughter said, Hey, it's my birthday. Shouldn't I have received the $20? ... ungrateful child, and then got mad at me when I tried to explain what was messed up with the situation.

Description : Anyone have super-quick crochet patterns or ideas?

Last Answer : gemiwing this a tall order! My first thought was granny squares but for what? Of course the old standby is the granny square afghan, but that can't be done in a day and it certainly is a winter ... ! I love it when ask-public does that to me, and sometimes it comes from the most unlikely places.

Description : What is a good birthday present for a male.

Last Answer : My husband enjoys his “I can’t be this old already” T-shirt we gave him.

Description : George v. Abe who'd win in a fight?

Last Answer : answer:I think GW did a terrific job seeing that he was the first one and didn't have sage words of wisdom to fall back on like every other President has had. Usually the one in the fight with ... so that would be Abe, plus his experience in the wrestling ring should give him the tough guy edge.

Description : Do you give a holiday present (tip) to the service people in your life, and if so, how much?

Last Answer : yes they each get a bottle of johnny walker.

Description : What is a great device and/or method to store fine cheese?

Last Answer : eat it seriously Rubbermaid is an awesome brand

Description : Gamers: PSP or PSP Go?

Last Answer : I just went with a normal PSP (got one about a month ago). The PSP Go doesn’t have a slot for UMD, and that is just a turn-off for me. I don’t like the idea of having to download every game I want and save them all onto scandisks, which still cost money.

Description : What is the best way to drop hints about what I really need for Christmas?

Last Answer : Cut out an advert with the product you want circled in red marker pen.

Description : I need advice on gifts for men, i have already done the watch thing, the football ticket thing, the tool thing, and some electronics....any other suggestions?

Last Answer : What’s he into? Would he enjoy a poker chip set, a massage, a brewery tour, a play or concert, a trip sky diving, jewelery, cooking classes… I don’t believe in limiting gifts for men to watches, sports, electronics, and tools. He’s a person with hopefully a wide range of interests.

Description : Do you give your coworkers holiday presents? if so, what are some inexpensive suggestions?

Last Answer : How about the recipes in a jar?

Description : Where can I get a small, inexpensive, high quality loom?

Last Answer : Do you mean like a lap-loom or like a mega-loom-of-death-for-making-large-weavings?

Description : Has this ever happened to you?

Last Answer : I would get pissy. I don’t like secrets. But obviously you aren’t very good at concealing your intentions, otherwise they wouldn’t know and therefore not get pissy.

Description : What are you doing right now for Christmas Eve?

Last Answer : My family and I just watched Jim Carrey’s The Grinch and Batman: The Dark Knight, and now I’m playing some Twilight Princess and waiting for exhaustion to set in.

Description : Would you give your pet a present or special treat for Christmas?

Last Answer : Yes, my kitty's new toy and a bag of treats (that help to prevent hairballs) are wrapped and under the tree. The cat is a blast on Christmas morning because he crawls into every box or bag and hides ... gets us all laughing every year. So I couldn't leave him out. Just call me a crazy cat lady!

Description : My brother is turning 32 and I don't know what to give him... any suggestions?

Last Answer : Maybe a nice set of drinking glasses to go with the Jack Daniel’s? For some reason the first thing that popped into my mind was a steak dinner. Not sure why, but I’m sure it would be appreciated if he’s not a vegetarian.

Description : What presents could I ask for?

Last Answer : If you are spoiled and unimaginative, perhaps you might think of what someone else might like, and give your gift to a less spoiled person. It might begin to make you less spoiled, and you can ... bank, or toys for needy children. You could pick them out and deliver them yourself. How about that?

Description : What should I get this girl for her birthday?

Last Answer : Card and cash

Description : How likely is it that the price of the new iPods will go up around the holidays?

Last Answer : answer:As far as I can recall, Apple has never raided prices on existing models of iPods prior to the holidays ( or any other time I can remember.) It’s more likely that they will release a 16GB iPhone and drop prices on existing models. I would wait a month or so.

Description : What'd ya get for Christmas?

Last Answer : ew why in the world would you want a ps3 lol. My favorites were a really comfy hoodie and all four seasons of “The Pretender” on dvd