My wife is graduating from Beth El and will be a RN. What do you think would be a good graduation gift? What one item is invaluable to you at work?
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A necklace with the caduceus or RN or both in gold. I cherish mine. A good stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. A statue like the Patron Saint of Nurses or a Boyd's Bear nurse statue. Go to a nursing uniform store in your area they may carry these. Congrats to the new nurse!!
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What about a nice pocket watch and have a personal engraving put on it, or possibly a bow and arrow set for hunting!  My hubby is a huge hunter and alot of times he uses his rifle but a few years ago I got him crossbows and he loves it!  A new rifle is an idea too!  Fishing rod and gear, video game system, Make him a nice basket filled with bubble bath-lotions-candles-sex coupons u make yourself-a bottle of champagne and 2 glasses-  he may look at u weird UNTIL u invite him into the bath with you!  Then he will be very very HAPPY with that gift!  Happy Holidays!  If he smokes a zippo lighter with an engraving.
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I agree with the person who said a personal note of appreciation is a great gift.  When I get them, I tape them to the inside of a folder and when I get that, "WHY AM I HERE?" feeling, I open my folder of positive notes.\nAnother great gift is a favorite book to add to the class library, or even the school library with a nice dedication written in it.\nother suggestions \n\nplant for the classroom\njournal notebooks\ngift cards to fast food places, book stores\na lapel pin\ncute post it notes (never have enough of those!)\na picture of your student
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You should go I graduated last week and it was such a good feeling. Even if your family is not making a big deal out of it you should this is a very big accomplishment in your life. Sometimes you have to pat yourself on the back. Go celebrate you made it through years of hard work and struggle. I know because I know I did. It's definitely something to celebrate girl you go and celebrate with your friends. Just know that even though your family is not making a big deal out of it this is a big deal not everybody can say I'm a high school graduate.
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A really good DJ, good food, and something for everybody that comes, to remember the party.  Also, a really expensive graduation gift, given to him during the party.  Something every kid attending would want.  Even the girls!
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I applaud you in wanting to becoming a nurse and doing it on your own. Here is a little story for you and may it help you. I was 20 when I got out of high school and my parents could not afford to send me off to college and so like you I had to decide what to do. I joined the Marines and spent time during Viet Nam, when I got out I had saved enough to get training into the field that I wanted to be in. I found a cheap computer and never being on one before but having the fields that I had learned while I was in the service. I learned very quickly and became good at what I wanted to be and to make a very long story short I ended up helping the family and and friends that supported my efforts to make my dreams to come true. Before my mother passed on to God and the Spirits above she told myself that I had become a jack of all trades and a master of some. What made me proud was that she said any thing is possible if you put your will, soul and mind to it. Good Luck at what ever you decide and may you always succeed at. God Bless
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you should write High School Graduate and curently second year BS Nursing student...that is what they told me :)
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We have had some very nice gifts from the bride and groom when attending out-of-town weddings, here are a few of them:\n1.) Basket filled with all little munchies and two bottles of soda\n2.) Basket filled with bath salts, combs,toothpaste etc.\n3.) Basket filled with bandaids, thread and needle, cookies,snacks and water\n4.)Colorful bag with name of Bride and Groom filled with cupcakes, twinkies, gum, mints and 2 bottles of iced tea\nAnd believe me all were appreciated very much!
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Children's Bible (My God Mother gave me mine and I still have it and gave it to my Son)\n\nPicture frame with a nice picture of her baptism \n\nI think a cross is a great gift \n\nA Savings bond for her college education
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Putting in a personal note would be great.  You can send them prior to graduation even if they aren't invited to the ceremony.  Your parents may want to host an open house, you should talk to them about that now to avoid any hurt feelings.  The personal note could say "Hey--I'm graduating with honors!  Whoo-hoo!  Celebrate with me on May 27th starting at 4 PM at Ma's house.  Help me start next year (at college/at technical school/starting my career/being a bum for awhile) off right!"
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I was going to say something symbolic, like my children. It's true, they are the best gifts. Also, my husband because he is just amazing to me, and he's given me so much love and respect-- Something I never had before him. And he's taught me to love and respect myself, which is an incredible feeling. Anyhoo...\n\nMaterial things:\n\nA Tiffany cross. He gave it to me last Christmas. I love Tiffany, of course, but it's the fact that I'm sort of on this difficult journey to accept Jesus, and it's been really hard for me in so many ways. The cross kind of told me not to give up, even though I am struggling.
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Gift certificate sounds good or just give her money.  I also like the idea of buying her a cd of her fav artist or a nice outfit or shoes she might like.
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Is your wife a Nurse?
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I agree with the two people up there. Give them something that is useful. Most Irish/Catholic stores have great gift ideas! A horseshoe with an enscription on it would be kind of neat; or anything basically that the bride and groom could have to remember their wedding day. Practical is nice (anyone can buy a blender); but sentimental is better! But before you go to all the trouble to find a Irish/Catholic store, give yourself a bit of a break! I'm sure something that MEANS something and is from the heart, would be just as good! Goodluck! <3
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A SUPER cute or chic purse. Designer's best. But if not, think of some sort of inside joke you've kept over the years or something, and find a gift or trinket related to it. I bet it would make her laugh.
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depends on what you are graduating from.  Graduating from high school with plans of college- you should ask for supplies for an apartment or dorm, or money to go towards these sorts of things.  If you are graduating from HS with no plans of college or graduating from college- then money for supplies for an apartment or some supplies for an apartment would be nice. Also you could ask for gift cards to stores you enjoy.  If you are graduating from HS and are sure you have everything you need for college, then ask for a donation toward maybe a laptop or iPod or a Palm Pilot(all very useful for college courses!).\nCongrats on your graduation and hope you have an enjoyable future!
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Hi; I do appreciation baskets quite often.  I start with a pretty basket I find at Michaels/Hobby Lobby/or any Craft store; know your budget.  Fill with lotion, candles, gift certificate to dinner or movie, nice card telling how much that person means to you.  Add anything special that they collect ... I know our pastor's wife loves pretty journals and pens; anything personal that shows you "thought" about them -- that's the trick.  I recently did this and included the other ladies by having them "donate" to her -- like a money tree -- we gave her the money and it really blessed her.  Also, I had the ladies write down a blessing or special note of appreciation to her and included that in a beautiful china cup for her to read later.  I didn't just use one poem, I used a bunch of blessings -- a basket full of blessings.  Have fun!  She will be blessed just because you thought of her!