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gifts!!!!!!??????? school is going to let out in a few days and i still haven't given my friends their gifts!! theyve already given me theirs, but i need to go shopping for their gifts still. i can't go shopping this week, but i can on the weekend. but school lets out this wednesday. should i do something creative, like drop their presents off on Christmas morning, and say merry x-mas??? im going to buy the presents beforehand. they are going nowhere for xmas

Gifts?????? Ok, so I want to give gifts to a few of my friends. I hate how Christmas has become so commercial though. I don't want to spend a whole bunch of money and I don't want to give them something they're never going to use. Preferablly making something handmade. Any ideas? I'm stuck...

GIFTs.......? do u become uncomfortable when u recieve gifts? i do and what do u do when it's christmas or an annaversery etc, and ur present is so much crapper than what they gave u, how awkward is this!

What gifts can I give to my leaving class of band sophomores? Im a freshman, and my city is so large we have two high schools, 9-10th grade and 11-12th grade. For my northwinds band class, all of the sophomores are leaving to the other campus, and I really need some awesome ideas for gifts to them. I prefer individual gifts :) please help!

What kind of gifts should we take to kids in the hospital? So I was thinking today, the holidays are coming up and we all get to opens gifts and spend time with family at home. But what about children in the hospital? I want to start taking up collections of new or slightly used toys to take to children in hospitals on Christmas Day. But I do not know what kind of toys/gifts I should be asking for. I understand that in the children's hospital there will be different ages and boys and girls, but what type of gifts should we be asking for as donations? Any suggestions?

What are the reporting requirements on non-resident alien gifts? My aunt (who meets the IRS definition of being a non-resident alien) intends to give $50k towards my son's college education. My aunt lives in Switzerland. To ensure that the gift is given and received outside of the US (so as to make it non-taxable) I plan to open an account at a foreign bank into which I will receive the gift, and then wire to funds to the university. Gifts from non-resident aliens over $10k normally requires that the recipient file of IRS form 3250. My Question: since this gift is being used for tuition, is it exempt from filing form 3250? IRC 6039F(b) (Notice of Large Gifts Received from Foreign Persons) has exepmtion language for tuition and medical expenses, but I find the language a bit vague. Does someone know if, in the circumstances described above I am exempt from filing Form 3250? And thus, I can receive the gift tax free, spend it on tuition and file nothing with the IRS? Thanks

How many gifts should we have on our registry? Our current guest list is for 170 guests. We only have 100 gifts on our list. Is that enough? How many gifts should we put on our registry? We want everyone to have a good, affordable selection, but we don't want to seem greedy, either. What is the proper etiquette for this? Thanks!

Who picks gifts for the Obama administration to give to foreign leaders? What a complete national humiliation some of these rinky-dink gifts have been! I've seen more thoughtful gifts from someone who ran into a 7-11 on the way to the birthday party.

What are good gifts to give out a charity event for kids? People always like to receive free gifts even if they're donating funds. What are some good gifts ideas to give whereas people will be excited to get? Ok, the event is for kids. The kids won't be present. People wake up...

What are appropriate gifts for nursing home staff? There are about 4 staff workers in each unit - an RN and several aides. The Nursing Home sent a note saying that cash gifts aren't permitted, but cookies or fruit are ok. The aides rolled their eyes at that. I got the impression that gift cards might be ok, but don't know how much to purchase. One aide in particular has spent a lot of time with our family member and with us. Family member was recently admitted to a unit with 16 patients.

What are some good Christmas gifts for teens and burn victims? I started volunteering for Child Protective Services and saw that most people donate gifts for little kids but not for the teens. What are some good gifts for girls and boys ages 14 - 18. Also, the burn center has children without fingers and some without arms. What kind of Christmas gifts are good for kids like that??? I am really at a loss. Thank you...

What are some good senior gifts for under thirty dollars for a girls soccer team? We have a little over 30 dollars to spend on each senior and have 7 seniors. We need to get them somthing for senior gifts in the next two weeks. They're players on the soccer team and the gift would be somthing from all of us underclassmen. What would be some good gifts or companies?

When receiving Christmas gifts from other local businesses, what is the correct way to thank them? I am a receptionist at a local newspaper, and for the past couple of weeks people from businesses and universities have been bringing in Christmas gifts for our office, (a box of oranges, a plate of holiday cookies, etc.) and I was just wondering what we could do to thank them for such a kind gesture. In some cases, the universities are 20 miles (or more) away and I personally feel like it is such a kind thought to bring gifts and treats to us. What can I do to show them that we are truly appreciative?

Is it customary to exchange gifts on a one year dating anniversary? I got him a couple of gifts but I have a feeling he's not getting me anything. I'm just curious if most people exchange gifts on dating anniversaries? We've discussed doing something fun that day so I know he hasn't forgotten about it. No, I am not a gold digger...I'm just wondering if it was stupid for me to get him gifts?

Gifts to give to a winner of a battle of the bands? My pledge class for my soroity is doing a battle of the bands conteest for our pledge class project. We dont have alot of money to work with and we would like to award prizes. Does any one have suggestions of cheap yet nice gifts?

What are good cheap winter gifts to make for a large amount of people? My organization hosts an annual Christmas party, and as a holiday gift, we give them a small token of appreciation. We have volunteers come in to make 100-200 of these small gifts, but we have little budget. Last year we made cocoa cones with hot cocoa powder, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes. The year before that we made a small ornament or decoration snowflake out of wires and beads. Do you have any ideas for small cheap homemade gifts for this year?

How many Christmas gifts should a child receive? I have two children my oldest is six and for the past six years I have gone a little overboard with the gifts from Santa, around twenty or thirty gifts per child ranging in cost. I am not wealthy and my children are not spoiled, I simply enjoy the idea of giving, to everyone. This year I am trying to be a little more conservative due to less funds, any tips would be great. Thanks!

What are some cheap and creative gifts for about 24 graduating high school seniors? In our club we always give away gifts to the seniors and we typically spend around ten dollars per person so what are some creative and cheap gifts? And please don't say gift cards.

What gifts can I give to a friend who is moving for university? My best friend is leaving to move away for university in a few days, and I'd like to get him a few little gifts as a send off. What are some creative, useful things that I could pick up as presents for him. I've already thought of things like Starbucks cards (students need caffeine and it ain't cheap!) but I really need some help getting the ball rolling.

What gifts would a new mother want or need? I've already bought gifts for the new baby, toys and clothes and diapers, but I want to get a present or two specifically for 'mom'. I've never had children myself, so I have no idea what would be useful or thoughtful. So what sorts of things would a new mother want or need?

What kind of graduationg gifts can I make from home? I have been invited to several open houses this year and I can not afford to get everyone a gift or give everyone some money. So I wanted to make gifts from home. They take more time and effort and they have more sentimental value afterward. But I have no ideas as to what to make. Any ideas?

How much or many gifts do you usually buy for your significant other? I was just curious to see how much or many gifts other people buy for their significant others. My fiance and I go through this every year, this year we set a present limit of 10 gifts each.

What engagement gifts are traditional or proper to give to a couple during their engagement party? My boyfriend and I are going to an engagement party for a couple this weekend. The couple is very close to us, and neither of us are closer to one person than the other. For this event, what kind of gifts are traditional to bring? A bottle of wine won't be enough. Also, the couple already lives together.

How important is giving gifts on holidays in your relationship? Do you give them every year for things like christmas, birthdays, v-day, or any other holiday you celebrate in which you give gifts? Did you give them for a few years and after that you stopped or do you still give them even after so many years? Im just curious about what other people do and how important gift giving is in your relationships.

How do you decide how much money to spend on gifts? Do you just try to find the right gift and pay whatever it costs? Do you create a limited gift budget and limit the gifts according to the gift budget? For a really important gift - example: a very good friend getting married on 2 Jan. - is it okay to overdo it?

What gifts should I bring to a board of directors I will be meeting with in China? I am heading to China for a week of negotiations with a company's board of directors. My background in Asia tells me I should bring gifts, but I am struggling with what gifts to bring a board. Any ideas? Also, should I bring a gift for the government official involved? Thanks!

What gifts are appropriate for a male teacher? My English teacher from last year is writing my college recommendations, and I would like to give him a gift to thank him for the time and energy. However, he being a 30-year-old married man and I being a senior girl, there are naturally many gifts that would be inappropriate. What are some appropriate gifts that I might get him? Thank you!

What are good catholic confirmation gifts for children? I have to get three confirmation gifts for three kids between the ages of 10-13. What are some appropriate, reasonably priced gifts that I can give?

what is the best way to transport fragile gifts from town to town? i need to transport around 20 baskets of marriage gifts. all gifts are fragile, glass, crystals, gypsums, etc. what is the best way, considering the cost and the safety of the gifts? thank you.

What are some gifts ideas for opening night to give to lead role? The actress has a lead role in performance. The performance is a musical. What are some thoughts on gifts to give her for opening night of the performance?

What kind of gifts did you get at the hospital when the baby was born? Just need to know what kind of little free things the hospital gives you when you have the baby? And did your friends and family bring you any more gifts at the hospital? If so, what?

What are memorable gifts you have to your child on their first birthday? I mean toys in particular you remember giving them and also possible keepsake gifts. My son's 1st bday is this weekend and I want to get him something special.

How can you start getting mystery gifts from pokemarts without getting them from a friend in pokemon diamond? I have already found the mystery gift but when I go to the poke mart the green dude is not there. I want to know how to get the mystery gifts from the poke mart, without getting one from a friend and also without using action replay.

How to accept gifts on the new facebook layout? I can't find the link to accept farmville gifts on the new facebook layout. Does anyone know how to? Thanks.

What types of gifts do you send to a child you are sponsoring from a 3rd world country? in august my husband is getting his us citizenship, and we want to give back and change somebody else's life so we are going to sponsor a child in haiti through worldvision. what type of gifts can you send?

What kind of gifts do you give away at a bridal shower for the games? What kind of gifts do you give away for the games you play at a bridal shower? Any ideas?

What kinds of gifts to give to poverty stricken 1st grade and 5th grade boys? I'm volunteering to help get holiday gifts for our local school. I have some ideas as what to get, but I would love to get them something memorable. But problem is I will be using corporate spending. I don't like the idea of just traditional things, although I feel they may enjoy it. I feel that something that is memorable, without going overboard maybe worth it. What does anyone recommend?

What is the colors, gifts and etc that you are suppose to give for a 35th wedding anniversary? My parents are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary -we are giving a surprise party in their honor. What is the appropriate decorations, colors and gifts for this year?

What gifts are considered to be sentimental? If you want to give someone a gift that is sentimental, what kind of gifts would you give them? What would mean something to them alot to be considered as sentimental?

What gifts would a close pregnant friend like? I have a really close friend who is due in April and I want to get her some more personal "mommy" gifts for her to enjoy during her pregnancy (before all the baby showers and baby gifts, etc). I am several years younger than her so she is my first pregnant friend and I'm not exactly sure what would be nice to have while being pregnant. I already got her some extremely comfortable shoes and want to put together a little basket of extra stuff that she would really enjoy (i.e. lavendor lotions, teas, etc). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

What are some good gifts for all the holidays for my boyfriend? We're 15. What are some good gifts ideas for like Christmas, Valentines Day, the guy's birthday, and anniversary? Please be specific!

How much are you taxed on money gifts? How much are you taxed on when you recieve money gifts (5 to 6 figures)? Is there a $ limit you can recieve as a gift? What if the gift giver is from oversea's..is it up to his own tax laws? Is there any other specifications when recieiving money gifts from another country?

What are some unique bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts? I am having a winter wedding and I'm trying to think of gifts besides the usual, predictable gifts. Any ideas?

What are good teammate gifts to give at a banquet? I'm a captain of our high school's varsity tennis team. We're trying to think of good gifts to get all our teammates (15 total) for this years banquet. For example, last year we each got a framed picture of the team. Is there anything that would incorporate our sport and other fun stuff while still keeping costs low?

What are good gifts to include in gift bags for girls ages 6-16? I am hosting a program for young girls and the theme is very feminine. I am trying to think of cute and cost efficient gifts that could be added to their gift bags. All suggestions would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance. :)

What is a good organization where I can send Christmas gifts to the less fortunate? So members in my club & I want to do something positive for the less fortunate this Holiday by giving Christmas gifts. Since my club is the Multi-cultural Student Union, we voted that we would like to send our gifts to differing countries (anywhere outside of the U.S). The problem is finding a good organization that is dependable and legit that was help direct our gifts to where we want them to go. Any ideas?

Any ideas for Christmas gifts inside a canning mason jar besides putting a food product in it? Looking for something that I can put in mason jars that is not food. I have about 15 to make for gifts, but I don't want to put cookies or anything in them. Any ideas?

What would be good gifts to give to children who were in hurricane Katrina? My friend and i are wanting to get together with our church and our friends church to do an Operation Christmas for the town of Pearlington, Mississippi, and if you didnt know, Pearlington was only a couple of miles away from the eye of Hurricane Katrina. I did go down there in July to assist in Hurricane relief, coming home with a few new friends! So please if you could help and give me some ideas of gifts to give them, We would be forever grateful!! Plus you get to be apart of helping the children of Pearlington finding there hope again!! Thank You and God Bless!!!!

What are the best gifts to give bridesmaids? I don't have a ton of money but I want to get my bridesmaids something they will actually like. What are some ides for gifts that won't break the bank. Also all my bridesmaids are over the age of 25 and all but one are married with kids. Thank you for your help!

How to say no gifts when responding to a Christmas dinner invitation? We are invited to friends this Christmas Eve and I would like to say that we will not be bringing individuals gifts just one for the family. What would be the proper way of saying this? I don't want to get there and find out that they have presents for all of us.

What are good graduation gifts for a nursing student and psychology major? I need some special or unique gifts for some personal friends (both female) that are graduation. One is going to be a nurse and another is a psychology major. Help!!!

How much should I spend on Christmas gifts for close friends? Typically I would spend between $50-100 on my closest friends for Christmas, but I’ve noticed every year that my friends would spend between $5-25 for my gifts. Job wise; I don’t make a whole lot and probably earn the least amount of money out of all my friends. I want to be generous for Christmas gifts, but am I being too generous? Going forward, Should I adjust my spending to $5-25?

I want to give gifts to the less fortunate or at a hospital for kids. How do I go about doing that? I currently am at the financial state where I want to start giving back. However, i physically want to give the gifts to the kids, does anyone participate in something like this? I would liek to go to an orphanage or a childrens hospital in the Ohio area.

What kind of valuable gifts shall I buy for my dear friend? My dear friend marriage is on Feb15 th. So, I am thinking what kind of Gifts shall I buy for my dear friend?. How much money is enough to spend for him?. Friends your suggestion please.

What size photos are good for Christmas gifts with a Christmas card? I am getting photo's done with my husband for Xmas gifts. I was orginally just going to be an 8x10 for my mom, but I moved to Canada and to get all my friends and family gifts its going to be a ton of money I dont have so I thought this would be cool. What size should I get to send with the card?

How can my cousin and I postpone opening gifts on Christmas Eve? My dads side celebrates together on Christmas Eve. My cousin and I always like to make the day last as long as possible every year. Although we eat dinner early around 5pm. Then we end up opening gifts around 7pm. Does anyone have any idea how we can keep the family busy for a while longer and then open gift later. Please Help! Thanks!

What are the best gifts to bring for resort staff in Cuba? I'm going to Varadero, Cuba, soon for a one-week holiday at a resort. I've never been there before, but from what other people have told me, it's a good idea to bring gifts for resort staff and locals. So this leads me to my questions: 1. What are the best gifts to bring? 2. How much should I leave in my hotel room each day for maids? Any help will be much appreciated. Cheers.

What are some good ideas for homemade Christmas gifts I could give? I am 13 and need to give gifts to my dad, mom, grandma, and grandpa. My family is running tight on money so I don't get much to spend on gifts. I do NOT want ideas like coupons or dumb stuff like that I want to give them something they will find useful or something that they will REALLY like. Ideas PLEASE I appreciate it.

How much should we spend on our parents gifts for our wedding? My fiancee and I are wondering how much to spend on gifts for our parents. Her father is paying for most of the wedding...should we spend more on him, or should the parents be given similar presents. What are some good gift ideas, and how much should we spend? Thanks.