My bridesmaids don't like flashy jewelry, so I needs some ideas for some nice, affordable, special gifts.
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I bought by Bridesmaids cute fleece blankets and then on them i am putting the wedding dated July 8, 2006 and then below that Bridesmaid or Maid of honor! Cute and cheap! only cost me $30 for three blankets and embroidering! I also with that bought a cute little bath set! Good Luck!
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How about some Photo Engraved Jewelry of your kids like this http://www.giftweblog.com/2006/09/29/gold-photo-locket-gold-photo-engraved-jewelry/
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How about a nice necklace or bracelet with a pendant representing something she really likes?
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I now you don't want to get the watch but by her saying its broken is a sure sign that she wants you to buy her a new one - I did the same thing. I got a DKNY watch off my Fiancee last Christmas and love it. It means a lot to me as he chose it himself and picked up on the hints and I get to wear it everyday. \n\nIf you're really agaist it then how about making up a basket of all her favourite things - eg. Perfume, bubble bath, a CD, DVD, Nice underwear (not crotchless panties), a simple pair of earrings that she can wear everyday, It doesn't matter if you've already bought her a pair women love jewellery and it makes it more special and personal. Fave sweets or chocolate, how about a disposable camera to capture the Christmas moments together. I posh picture frame with her fave pic of the 2 of you in.........
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I would go for something small and thoughtful, rather than "inexpensive".  If you talked with your FIL (father-in-law), I'm sure you could gather some quick information about the things she likes to do, her favorite cologne and such.  Maybe she's into crochet or knitting, then you could buy a pattern book and some yarn.  Or maybe she's into golf, you could get her some club-covers or some personalized golf-balls.  Or maybe she's into photography, you could get her a new camera bag.\n\nSome other, more general, ideas off the top of my head are:\n\nHallmark (or Wal-Mart, if you prefer) has some nice photo ablums, memory boxes and such.  \n\nA scrap-book starter kit with everything she needs except the photos to get started with scrap-booking.  \n\nA "frou-frou" bath set with bath crystals, lotion, soaps, ect.\n\nA gift certificate to a local salon for a manicure and/or pedicure.\n\nA robe and nightgown set.\n\nA set of mittens with a scarf and hat.\n\nIf all else fails, get a gift certificate for some place nice like "Bed, Bath and Beyond" or a nice restaurant as a couple's gift.
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* Package a collection of family recipes in a small box with your names and wedding date printed on the back.\n\n* Small stacks of postcards asking guests to "Keep in Touch!"\n\n* Christmas ornaments in ivory, silver, or gold tied with a velvet ribbon (For weddings during Nov/Dec)\n\n* Miniature heart-shape, hand-painted boxes with a single delectable truffle tucked inside.\n\n* Tins of mints labeled, "Mint to Be Together."\n\n* A classic like Jordan Almonds packaged in a new way -- grouped in mini birds' nests or placed inside artfully decorated pill boxes.\n\n* Sparklers, especially for an outdoor Fourth of July celebration, will allow guests to illuminate the skies once the sun goes down -- and light up your grand exit.\n\n* Caramel apples wrapped in cellophane and personalized leaf-shaped tags are the perfect treat for a Halloween wedding.\n\n* Chinese take-out boxes filled with candies and tagged with "Life Is Sweet."\n\n* Glassine bags or tiny terra-cotta pots filled with herbs or flower seeds.\n\n* CDs of the wedding-day music or favorite tunes personally created by the couple.\n\n* Mini photo albums in fun colors are gifts everyone will use.\n\n* Scrolled astrological readings tied with sheer ribbon (ask everyone to write in his or her birth date on the RSVP cards).\n\n* Luggage tags boxed and tied with an "On the Road of Life Together" ribbon.\n\n* Personalized color pencils (some even come scented) are fun and festive.\n\n* Lottery tickets are ideal -- give your guests a chance at good fortune!\n\n* Colorful clusters of miniature floral-scented soaps wrapped in tulle to match your primary wedding colors.\n\n* Romantic: A copy of Shakespeare's love Sonnets or a book of favorite love poems. Custom-create a bookmark to add a personal touch.\n\n* a jar of honey pinned with a personalized tag inspired by James Taylor: "How Sweet It Is To Bee Loved By You."
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I wouldn't go with some materialistic like diamonds or a gift certificate...you'll both be getting enough wedding gifts to fit this kind of category. Rather I agree with the framing idea of a love letter. Or create something special out of a souvenir you have from a special day you shared or do something special with a photo. Better yet, (and I am getting married in July and would love this ) you could write down all the reasons you want to marry her and roll it up, place it inside an antique wine bottle and have it secretly placed in the room where she'll get dressed on your wedding day...LOVE IT!
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Most girls will like jewelry.  A pretty bracelet or a pair of earrings would be nice.   A gift card is a safe way to go, of course - but kind of boring.   Most girls still like stuffed animals (Penguins are hot this year).    A hat, scarf and gloves in an animal print would be fun.   A nice journal and a set of colored gel ink pens would be nice.  A jewelry box or purse would be fun, too.  Hope this helps.
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Sterling silver jewelry. A charm on a black leather cord, (worn as a necklace) or a bracelet in similar ilk is a good choice. Or a ring. You can get everything from Irish claudahs to skulls. Sterling silver isn't expensive. You should be able to get something for under ten dollars. Present it in a chinese take-out box. You can find them in gift wrap areas sometimes. Or find the instructions for making one. Another great gift is three truffles-the giant ones that run about $3.50 each. These look great in a tissue lined Chinese take-out box. (Or even a mini-gift bag.) Always been a winner for me.
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Try gifting her with jewelry – I don’t know a Wiccan alive that would turn well-intentioned and well-associated jewelry down. Always consider the magickal properties of the jewelry you give her, though. I thought the following gemstones would probably make the best of impressions on your Wiccan lover:\n\nAquamarines are “helpful in fostering happiness in relationships and is excellent for workings regarding love.”\n\n“Emeralds have been associated with love for thousands of years. They are the stones of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, and are said to promote domestic bliss, faithfulness, and devotion.”\n\nGarnets are “highly associated with strength, protection, energy, passion, and sex.”\n\nKunzite “is used in magickal workings to promote peace, relaxation, calmness, and love.”\n\nMalachite “attracts love and fidelity.”\n\n“Opals specifically facilitate psychism, beauty, luck, money, and love. The old superstition that opals are the bringers of misfortune is simply not founded.”\n\n“Rose quartz is primarily a stone of love and peace.”\n\nRhodocrosite is “a stone of love and peace, but it is also known as an energizer and promotes a productive energy flow. Rhodocrosite brings compassion, tolerance, and acceptance of change.” <--(That's a little something that could be usefull to anyone!)\n\nRhodonite “promotes love, peace, and tranquility.”\n\nSunstone “is reported to promote sexuality and desire.”\n\nTopaz “promotes, wealth, love, and healing.”\n\nTourmaline (the pink variety) “promotes love, comfort, and positive heartfelt emotions.”\n\nTurquoise is “a stone of love, serenity, peace, friendship, and marriage, as turquoise connects the three upper and the three lower chakras, bringing harmony and balance.”\n\nDon’t forget about the precious metal it’s set in (if any). Gold and silver have their own properties as well:\n\n“Gold is a well-known metal with ancient associations with Sun gods and divinity in general. It is a metal of nobility, and palaces and places of worship have been decorated with gold for centuries. Gold promotes power, wealth, and luck, and wearing gold is said to ensure a long, successful life. A strong and malleable metal, it is said to augment these qualities in its wearer. It is also protective and stimulates positive energy. Wiccan high priests often wear gold to symbolize the God.”\n\n“Silver is an ancient, pure, and powerful metal that has been used for thousands of years in association with the Moon and the Goddess. Silver brings calmness, peace, and sensitivity to its wearer. It augments spirituality, magickal ability, psychic visions, dreams, and meditation. It fosters mothering and nurturing qualities, and is protective of women, nature, and travelers. As much of the world's coins are made of silver, it is also a potent amulet for attracting money. Many Wiccans and worshippers of the Goddess wear silver jewelry, particularly crescents, in honor of her. Silver bells and altar pieces are often used to invoke the goddess as well. Silver also promotes love, kindness, and gentleness.”\n\nBest of luck, and blessed be!
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A beautiful necklace with a gem that she likes.. doesn't need to be diamonds or whatever, but her birthstone (if it's this time of the year - birthstone is Diamond) is good or find out if she likes sapphire's, ruby's or emerald's.  Some of the more non-traditional stones are beautiful too.. Tanzanite, Mandarin (any color really but Mandarin is very popular right now) Garnet, etc.. You could get a 'cheaper stone' and get her earrings and a necklace combo which is always pretty.. Peridots or Kunzite, or some Topaz etc.. Good Luck!
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Not all women like jewelry...just like not all men love to work on cars. Personally, I enjoy wearing rings and necklaces. I used to be big on earrings, but not much anymore. Also, some women like dimonds, or a specific stone. I happen to like Emeralds. Some women like gold, while others like silver. \n\nIf you're trying to determine a gift, take a look and see if she normally wears jewelry and if so, what kind. That should give you a starting point.\n\ngood luck!
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I would get them a card for sure. You could get them a little holiday themed plushie. Those are always cute and my friends love them. Those can be easily found almost anywhere. My friends also like the little bottles of Bath and Body Works stuff. It fits inside purses and the stuff they have is great! They usually go for about $2.50 a bottle, and sometimes they have special sales. They have a lot of different types, so it's pretty fun. Inexpensive jewelry is nice too. Claire's offers a lot of that.\n\nHope this helps!
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for girlfriends or wives, jewlery is the default gift for whenever you can't think of anything else.  if you decide on that, you can look for something that has her birthstone on it, like a pair of earrings, to make it a little more personal.  just keep in mind, when shopping for jewlery (or anything else, for that matter), make sure that the gift you pick out is something that she will actually wear once in awhile.  \n\nif you don't want to do jewlery, then think about what her interests are.  if she's reading a lot of books from a particular author, find her a hardback copy of one that she hasn't read yet.  if she collects faries or angels, go to a hallmark store and get her a figurine of one that looks like her.  if she's into nature, get her an herb garden kit.  \n\nor, if all else fails, just take her shopping and let her pick out a few cute outfits.  good luck!
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You should give them something that will allow them to spend time enjoying one another without worrying about everyday nonsense. These are gifts that keep on giving. \n\nIf they hate housecleaning, a week or month's worth of maid service is great. If they have a yard that gives them a hard time, a month's lawn maintenance, or a season's for that matter, would be, well I wish someone gave that to me. Then they can concentrate on being newlyweds rather than worrying about everyday house business. \n\nOr you could give them something fun to do together. Since they are both women, assuming they'd be into it, a trip for two to a dayspa would be suitable, especially if you give it to them beforehand, so they can gussy up for the big day. Then get them something smaller off their registry on the day of the actual wedding. \n\nIf they like amusement parks, two tickets to the nearest one or even one further away would be suitable. If there's a music festival coming up, two tickets to that, if they're into it. If there's a certain cause they're into you could reflect that too, like a membership to the local zoo, historical society, etc. \n\nThese all sound boring, I know, and not nearly as exciting as a new car, but they will give them the opportunity to do things together as a couple they might not normally do. To make it more special think about the presentation. For example, if you got them a zoo membership, you could give them a big giant stuffed tiger with the membership card attached to his collar. Then they'd have the cute tiger to remember you by long after the membership expired. For a spa day, you could tuck the certificates into a basket full of lovely smelly stuff and massage oils. \n\nRemember, think about what they're into. Women get really annoyed if you get them something they obviously don't like. If they are into country music, they aren't going to be interested in Ozzfest tickets and your sister is going to wonder how it is her own brother doesn't know her better than that. Not trying to scare you, but women are like that. I know. I'm a woman who can't handle being touched by strangers. Our first Christmas together my husband gave me a gift certificate for a massage. I didn't speak to him till New Years.
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wow, £250! you must be a good boyfriend, lucky girl! i personally like to get lots of little presents and you could get loads with that. it really depends what she's into. here are some suggestions:\nTiffany Bracelet\nhttp://uk.tiffany.com/shopping/item.aspx?sku=21149799&cid=96688&mcat=148212&menu=4\nPink Nintendo DS\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/index=video-games-uk&field-keywords=pink%20nintendo%20ds&results-process=default&dispatch=search/ref=pd_sl_aw_tops-2_video-games-uk_10930070_2&results-process=default?tag2=gb-en-google-21\nA pampering day out\nhttp://www.redletterdays.co.uk/GiftFinder/250/Body%20and%20Soul/all\n\nHere's a website with lots of different gift ideas for girls...\nhttp://www.treather.com/?gclid=CI6-oZbq2ogCFQgLZwod50j2pQ\n\nHappy Christmas!
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No wedding ring.... How about a 'Mother's Ring'? These are somewhat inexpensive, with only having one child right now. ;-)\n\nHow about a day off, next Saturday. He baby-sits, and you have a day out to have fun. No cost, but every mom likes a day off.\n\nA family portrait? If the frame costs too much, just buy the picture.\n\nYou could make that dinner & move a bit special... how about that special dessert you never order? \n\nWhen I was a newly wed, and we had our first.. funds were tight too. He bought me a nice little wooden jewelry box. Not expensive to most folks, but for us it was. Today that baby is now married with four of her own... and I still have my little jewelry box.\n\nJust remind him, it's the thought not the price.