Re: Gift ideas :-)

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In a message dated 12/14/00 8:39:44 PM Central Standard Time,

c1ndysue1@... writes:

> I thought of making the gel scents, but I haven' t had

> time.

>

>

that's ok , I posted the recipe and still haven't made any. tho I did

buy the stuff.

I find it funny that so many of you get gifts for staff, my school has a no

teacher gift policy. I think it was to protect the kids that can't afford to

buy something. Since they'd have to watch some kid get thanked for being so

sweet, but not be able to participate, thus feel left out.

Joy

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In a message dated 12/14/00 9:24:21 PM Central Standard Time,

gboughton@... writes:

> do you know Ted? lol magnifying glass is his

>

oh Gail,

said Fleet Farm carries a kids tool box with real kidsized tools (not

the plastic things) . She might be getting it to give to .....since

likes her Dad's tools so much. My guess is I'll still have to lock her out

of his shop. (actually he always forgets to lock it cause he hates to have

to do the combination lock and she has this radar for when it's not locked so

he's always missing tools, hehe)

Joy

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In a message dated 12/14/00 9:35:07 PM Central Standard Time,

Bonoratoe001@... writes:

>

don't forget the knee and elbow pads. And helmet if he doens't aready have

on.

I'm sure he'll enjoy it alot. especially if he already has good balance.

Joy

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In a message dated 12/14/00 9:26:36 PM Central Standard Time,

c1ndysue1@... writes:

> << his year, that didn't really happen

> because all she talks about is a Kate and video (twins from

> Full House show, not sure it's in Canada) that we don't have. I had to

go

> to Amazon.com to find it. >>

>

> This is on Katey's wish list as well. She sent me the link..lol

Sara loves Kate and lolol she received the dolls and movies for

her Bday and when we go to Blockbuster to rent movies, this is always her

choice. I think Sara really relates to blonde hair females lolol she adores

Marsha Brady, Britney Spears, and the Olson twins. The brown hair female

stars that she enjoys always remind her of close friends...Madeline and Curly

Sue (they were in her class last year lol)

Kathy mom to Sara 9

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<<! Should we lay bets as to how long it lasts? : )

Jackie, Mom to 13ds >>

Well, I would want it to last for the Ry guy! I think Teds

lasted a number of years anyway. Guess whose room lacks

a vcr? hehe...My bedroom is the only room without one!

said,

<<All of the Barbie CD-roms for the computer have been a BIG hit with my

girls.

There is a riding stable one, and also a veterinarian one that they

really

like.>>

Oh Oh...we already have the Barbie riding stable one. Ted loves it!

He used to horse back ride and I never saw a more masculine one.

I was also wanting to get the Barbie pet rescue one as I'm sure he would

like that also. I do draw the line at getting him an actual Barbie doll.

He

wants one all the time. He wants the -Kate and dolls also.

He loves the videos too! He wants a baby doll too. I also have no

trouble finding all sorts of fun stuff to buy. Just can never find the

money

for it! LOL!

Karyn say's,

<<Let's see. There is a wonderful toy out there called the leap pad. It

is a

book thing that reads the words when you run the " pen " across the words.

You

can also touch pictures with the pen and it will make sounds and say

words.

There are about a half dozen books for using in the leap pad. >>

this is nice to hear...Ted is getting this from an aunt. do you have it

Karyn,

is it really a success? do you know Ted? lol magnifying glass is his

favorite, fishing pole, and bag of instruments and tapes! He loves all

of

that! Ted kept calling my attention to the hasbro bowling game. I think

it talks<?> Seems like everyone is out though. Ted will only *play*

with

these things occasionally though. He mostly wants his basket of bean

bags or his

sticks when he is alone. Thank goodness I have other peoples children

here

all day and everyone plays with the toys! The medical bag is a big

favorite!

Gail

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has everything too but is VERY specific about what he wants for

Christmas. He wants a scooter (like the neighborhood kids), Toy Story 2,

and a Pokeman book. No clothes, no drawers, no socks:))) He also wants a

CD of the stinkin' Back Street Boys. At least that's sort of a teenage

gift.

Elaine

Gift ideas :-)

>

>

> > Hi all :-)

> >

> > we are surviving this COLD SNOWY winter so far up here.

> >

> > I need help~

> >

> > Christmas is fast approaching and i am aimlessly wandering mall after

mall

> looking for some things for .

> > Yesterday, i was at toys r us....and looking at things, i couldnt find

> anything that would jump out at me and make me want to buy it.

> > it was quite depressing walking out of toys r us empty handed.

> > last yr, from this list, i received an idea that i thought was great for

> her....it was a walkman :-)

> > well...it sure has been a great gift, and now this yr i am seeking your

> help again :-)

> >

> > is 13...i bought her some new clothes, but she doesnt need them.

> She already has **ummm** a few clothing items in her closet . *blush

blush*

> LOL

> > ((if only you knew)) hahahahahaaaaa and sue, you shhhh now :-))))

> >

> > What great ideas are you coming up with for your kids?

> > Please share your ideas ....

> >

> > Thanks,

> > and " " soon " " i am going to sit down here and type you all a

> update. real soon ...

> > We have been running around quite a bit this past month.

> >

> > Arlene

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Don't forget girl things: jewelry, nail polish, things like that. How

about a brush and mirror set?

We're getting Ian a game boy this year -- surprised the heck out of us to

learn that he was able to use it. If not a game boy, how about a handheld

game?

Things for her room would be good too. I'm getting my daughter a small

shelf unit that she can put her little doodads on (and don't all girls have

thousands of little THINGS they keep around the house?). A lava lamp, or

some other kind of lamp.

CK,

Mom to Ian (2/89),

(9/90),

and Rose (6/94)

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Ian has always had a million teachers (well, usually between 12-18), and to

get them all significant presents would be prohibitive. So I usually get

the head teacher something like movie tickets, and then all of them get the

same thing.

In past years, I've done:

- collapsible bread baskets I found at a craft fair (they go flat, but then

you tie the corners to make them baskets), filled with gingerbread (which I

make every year for everyone)

- candy dishes from a large set of salad bowls I got on sale, filled with

something, I can't remember, probably chocolate kisses

- glass containers (from the dollar store) filled with Hints from Heloise's

Friendship Tea

This year, I'm giving them all holiday-themed votives.

CK,

Mom to Ian (2/89),

(9/90),

and Rose (6/94)

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And mine is a party girl..........she only likes the party videos...won't

even watch the detective ones!

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> From: b4alltoday@...

> upsNdownsegroups

> Subject: Re: Gift ideas :-)

> Date: Thursday, December 14, 2000 11:40 PM

>

> In a message dated 12/14/00 9:26:36 PM Central Standard Time,

> c1ndysue1@... writes:

>

> > << his year, that didn't really happen

> > because all she talks about is a Kate and video (twins

from

> > Full House show, not sure it's in Canada) that we don't have. I had

to

> go

> > to Amazon.com to find it. >>

> >

> > This is on Katey's wish list as well. She sent me the link..lol

>

> Sara loves Kate and lolol she received the dolls and movies

for

> her Bday and when we go to Blockbuster to rent movies, this is always her

> choice. I think Sara really relates to blonde hair females lolol she

adores

> Marsha Brady, Britney Spears, and the Olson twins. The brown hair female

> stars that she enjoys always remind her of close friends...Madeline and

Curly

> Sue (they were in her class last year lol)

>

> Kathy mom to Sara 9

>

>

>

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Hey Jackie,

Just a word of warning about the TV/VCR combo....

We bought one for 's room, and we are sorry we did. They tend to be a

little more expensive than the separate components, and when the VCR

dies...which

ours has, you are stuck. Considering VCR's are about $89 at Costco these days,

I'd rather replace a few VCR's over the life of the TV.

JMHO

Karla in Texas

jbocci55@... wrote:

> This year I have decided to get him a tv/VCR combo for his bedroom.

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In a message dated 12/15/00 7:00:57 AM Central Standard Time,

Dawn.Shaw@... writes:

> Along these same lines, have any of you purchased a light brite for your

> kids. I got one for (7ds) and thought maybe he wouldn't be able to do

> it? Just curious. I thought if I could teach him to use it that it would

> be good for fine motor stuff. Got some " Scooby Doo " refill sheets for it

> too.

>

> Dawn

>

>

Hi Dawn,

We've had a lite brite for years, I think it's Kristi's, I bought refil pegs

and some neat little mermaid sheets, but no seems to prefer other

things at this time. Her sisters and I Enjoyed playing with it again tho.

hehe But all kids are different and he may really enjoy it. You never know

til you try. (which seems to get kinda costly, for me anyway, lol)

Joy

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In a message dated 12/15/00 7:07:33 AM Central Standard Time,

Dawn.Shaw@... writes:

> So for something like $30?? your kid could put a peanut

> butter and jelly sandwich in the vcr and they have to fix it for nothing. I

> usually end up taking mine to be fixed a couple times a year but it is about

> 4-5 years old now and still working.

>

>

Oh my , hehe did someone feed the vcr a pb & j sandwich. :-o

That's good. hehe.

Joy

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Along these same lines, have any of you purchased a light brite for your

kids. I got one for (7ds) and thought maybe he wouldn't be able to do

it? Just curious. I thought if I could teach him to use it that it would

be good for fine motor stuff. Got some " Scooby Doo " refill sheets for it

too.

Dawn

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I am little late with this and since I am a bit behind in my mail I may not

understand what is going on but I think someone is thinking of buying a

TV/VCR combo for their kid???? I just wanted to add my $.02. I bought ours

(we keep it in the kitchen 13 " ) from Sears. This works out great because

Sears offers a maintenance agreement on their stuff. Anyway, we were told

they weren't a good idea cause VCR's these days only last about 5 years

(lots of plastic parts that wear out) and TV's will last at least 10. With

the maintenance thingy you renew it each year and the TV and VCR are

repaired for free. So for something like $30?? your kid could put a peanut

butter and jelly sandwich in the vcr and they have to fix it for nothing. I

usually end up taking mine to be fixed a couple times a year but it is about

4-5 years old now and still working.

Dawn (Mom to 7ds)

Re: Gift ideas :-)

In a message dated 12/14/00 2:37:22 PM Central Standard Time,

jbocci55@... writes:

> Yeah, I know, Gail. My husband and I discussed buying these separately,

but

> I wanted to give it a try once as a consolidated, neater looking unit.

> Call

> me crazy! Should we lay bets as to how long it lasts? : )

>

> Jackie, Mom to 13ds

>

>

>

Well Kristi's is 5 yrs old and still working with no problem. (a 25 in

screen

I think)

Oh except for the time we had to take it in and have it fixed because

had tried to climb the chest of drawers it was on and dumped it on the

floor.

But I'd rather pay to fix the tv then have to fix her. I swear that kid

has more lives then a cat, she didn't even have a bump, and thank God that

the bed stopped the whol thing from actually landing on her. :-)

Joy

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I got and Noble gift certificates for the teachers and Blockbuster

gift certificates for the bus driver and aide.

I don't know if others will agree but I thought $10 was sufficient being as

there are so many and that's all I could afford, so that's what I did for

the school folks. My thinking was that they must be really tired of knick

knack type stuff and could get more use out of these.

is getting some videos, light brite, Techno Dog, fisher price roller

skates that fit over the shoes, a couple board games like trouble and scooby

doo, etc.

Dawn (mom to 7ds)

Re: Gift ideas :-)

Sounds like some great ideas for the holidays.

Some of the things that alec is getting from friends and family

game boy from grandpa

a CD player for his room. got it at best buy for under 30.00

some CD's--- wizard of oz, annie, cats, toy story2, dalmation 2(CD read

along)

some videos--- chicken run, fantasia 2000

software for the computer.

dalmation2 little toys

beanie baby dog

books ( i found these great ones from disney at BJs for 9.99- the words are

big so that alec can easily read the words that he knows within the story)

danielle- big sister who is 12

scooter, candles, fountain, stuff from bath and bodyworks, gift

certificates, christmas village house, princess t-shirt, bracelet,

I still need to buy some presents for some people and have run out of ideas,

especially for Alec's male teachers/therapists/behaviorists. HELP!!!!!!

Let's keep the great ideas coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lori

mom to Alec (8DS) and le (12)

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In a message dated 12/14/00 7:53:19 PM Central Standard Time,

Michdock@... writes:

<< In the past when I have been extremely HAPPY with teachers I have gotten

gift

certificates for resturaunts or movies. This year I am giving either a bag

of cookies with a Christmas mug and 3 bags of Chai tea, or I have also made

some of the scent jars that I think someone on this list sent in. I made

them in small baby formula jars...several different scents. I will package

them as a set of 3.

One year I made bath salts and gave them out.

Maverick's aide is also getting a Noah's Ark music box that plays Side by

Side. One year I gave the teacher and aide Count Us In. Last year

everyone got one of our local DS calendars (with Mav in the month of Dec!)

>>

My foster son goes around saying the word " popcorn " all the time. So, all his

teachers and aides and therapists are getting " popcorn " gifts this year.

Teachers and aides a big bowl for popcorn, microwave popcorn and some gift

certificates for movie rentals. Maybe some flavored salts too. Others will

get popcorn and some hot cocoa mix.

Karyn

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In a message dated 12/14/00 9:24:20 PM Central Standard Time,

gboughton@... writes:

<< Karyn say's,

<<Let's see. There is a wonderful toy out there called the leap pad. It

is a

book thing that reads the words when you run the " pen " across the words.

You

can also touch pictures with the pen and it will make sounds and say

words.

There are about a half dozen books for using in the leap pad. >>

this is nice to hear...Ted is getting this from an aunt. do you have it

Karyn,

is it really a success? do you know Ted? lol magnifying glass is his

favorite, fishing pole, and bag of instruments and tapes! He loves all

of

that! >>

Gail,

The medical bag is a favorite of my fellow. He loves looking in people's

mouths. He also likes to pretend starting IVs. Can you tell he has had a few

medical issues in the last few years?

Anyway, the leap pad is an OK toy around here. He tends to just pick one

picure on the page and make it repeat over and over BUT, it does occupy him

for quite a while and he'll do it without me. So I like it but not really

used in the way it should be.

Karyn

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<<And mine is a party girl..........she only likes the party

videos...won't

even watch the detective ones!

>>

LOL !

Ted is the same way! He won't watch the mystery ones at all!

Gail

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Lite brite is a classic. We got one for Jess years ago too (all our kids

have had one) and she still fools with it sometimes. So does Corey. ;o) It

seems to depend on how much she wants to make the picture vs the difficulty

of manipulating all those little plastic pieces--which, btw, are murder on

the vacuum and seem to multiply thru-out the house!

Judi

RE: Gift ideas :-)

Along these same lines, have any of you purchased a light brite for your

kids. I got one for (7ds) and thought maybe he wouldn't be able to do

it? Just curious. I thought if I could teach him to use it that it would

be good for fine motor stuff. Got some " Scooby Doo " refill sheets for it

too.

Dawn

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Does everyone know that Pizza Hut has gift certificates? I didn't and

hadn't thought of it but am giving several this year. A little much for

teacher gifts I think but the friends have mentioned it to think it's great!

Jessie ( hope I get one)

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We just finished watching the " Charlie Brown Christmas Special, " and based on

the unmitigated glee Lucy feels over her " nickel in the can " and personal

experience, I'd say shiny coins ALWAYS do the trick! :-)

Karla in Texas

" B. S. Pyle " wrote:

> I stuff and ' stockings with a few trinkets and cash. They have

> everything! So, I give them money and let THEM decide what to buy!

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In a message dated 12/15/00 9:08:56 AM Eastern Standard Time,

lowenthalrj@... writes:

<< btw, are murder on

the vacuum and seem to multiply thru-out the house!

>>

HA, that is EXACTLY what I was thinking when this thread came up, geez we

found those suckers everywhere and I can still hear the sound they made

clackety clacking up the vacume cleaner hose!! ;-) I loved digging in those

lite pegs as much as my kids did. I used to be assigned the duty of color

sorting for them while they poked the pegs in their pictures. We loved using

extension cords to turn the things on in closets when we did them in the

daytime! ;-)

Cheryl in VA

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Last year I did a teacher gift that went over pretty well, I think I even

mentioned it here. Haagen Daz has gift certificates for $3 each (you get

them on-line at their website, no shipping charges) and you just take the

certificate anywhere that sells Haagen Daz and you get a pint of ice cream.

I put the certificates in a little gift bag with a pint jar of homemade ice

cream sauce.

This year I am doing walnut cookies dipped in chocolate, with some homemade

cocoa syrup...definitely on a budget this year. The bus driver is getting a

's fast food gift certificate.

R.

Mom to (6, ds) and Grace (3)

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In a message dated 12/14/00 9:59:44 PM Central Standard Time,

JTesmer799@... writes:

<< I posted the recipe and still haven't made any. tho I did

buy the stuff. >>

oh, could you pleazzz give me the recipe? I missed it

thanx!

Barbara

Jimmy13