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07-21-2006, 01:42 AM
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Need gift ideas (for this Saturday)
All - Most of you know I'm hosting a bridal shower this Saturday (I'm the MOH). I'm planning to give the MOB and MOG corsages or maybe dainty floral bouts so that they stand out a bit.
I need a gift idea for the Groom's Aunt of all people. My e-mail address was included in the shower invite and when she RSVP'd, she was very chatty and extremely friendly and offered her help for anything, etc. I wrote her back and we've been keeping in touch. She's helped me with family contacts, with ideas for various things, and when I had an issue with a BM, she lent her ear and let me vent, knowing it was just between she and I.
I've never met her in person, and I really want to get her a little something for just being so kind and helpful. I asked the Groom for ideas and suggested a bottle of wine, and his response was: "She's a recovering alcoholic so don't get her the bottle of wine." Ummm... thanks. He was kind of joking but she really is recovering. He offered nothing else and the Bride has no clue.
Anyone have ideas? I can't spend a lot of money b/c the shower is costing me a fortune as it is. I need something personal, but not too personal because I really don't know her.
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07-21-2006, 01:45 AM
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What about a candle, potpouri, chocolates. OOO fudge. You could make her a fudge basket.
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07-21-2006, 01:49 AM
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Memory board?
Um....You know, that is a tough one. Maybe a shadow box? Lemme think some more....
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07-21-2006, 01:52 AM
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You know, a candle isn't a bad idea. I just bought myself one from Yankee Candle (rose scented) and that may do. I don't want to be too public about giving it to her either, there will be probably six other Aunts there on both sides wondering why they didn't get anything, lol.
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07-21-2006, 02:01 AM
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I like the candle idea. 
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07-21-2006, 02:05 AM
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You can never have too many candles  Esp. nice sented ones
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07-21-2006, 02:20 AM
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Yankee candles are my fav.
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07-21-2006, 02:31 AM
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That solves it then!
Jeez, now I'll have to go back and by myself some more. 
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