For school we are having this essay contest, its 200 dollars for the winner. I know this seems lame but i need the money to buy my mom a nice mothers day gift (my dad is kinda an a** and her mothers day always sucks) so the topic is "If i could travel anywhere I would go..." \n\nso help? any suggestions. your supposed to think outside of the box
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back in time. hit all the major events that happened. see what people really had to live through compared to now.
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I agree with Dr J. A journal with entries from students would mean a lot to me. I have been given so much over the years from students who mean well. I just don't know what to do with all the stuff. Even the cool stuff, like the signed plate I received last year. I don't know what to do with it all. But I have a bookshelf and would love to read and reread what students had to say about me and look at pictures they drew. Those always mean so much. \n\nIf it is a gift from just one student, then I think that the gift should reflect the time the student spent in the class. An original story about the student and the teacher which is bound into a book with yarn, etc. would be lovely. Or give a donation to the class in the form of a magazine subscription or some books. Be sure to write the student's name in the book as the person who donated it. This way the student will always be remembered.\n\nIf the teacher is moving away, also realize that she may not have room to take a bunch of knick-knacks and candles with her. But a book will always find room to travel! Good luck!
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Took my Mom out to a fancy restaurant. All week she's been b*tching because it's too expensive... \n\nFinally, just before she ordered her food, I said, "Well, Mom... you're just gonna have to face it... You're worth it." \n\nShe cost me a lot of money today. But... like I said, she's worth it.
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Yeah, i think the girl wanted some ideas, not links.\nmy god, when is your spring break? If you haven't done or finished it, make sure to remember that this brochure is supposed to be a tourist info, so, it should just appeal to people outside the state, like you. Limit facts to one- or two-sentence factoids. past on some graphs and tables (populations education) Name some landmarks (put rushmore on the front page). Like most midwest states, don't forget to tout the agriculture too. Don't just spew junk from a wiki site like everyone here does. Oh yeah, make sure to talk about lewis and clark and sitting bull in your history section. that will entice readers and your teacher.\n\n    State bird: Ring-necked Pheasant\n    State flower: Pasque flower\n    State tree: Black Hills Spruce\n    State nicknames: Mount Rushmore State (official), Coyote state & Sunshine state (same nickname as Florida)\n    State slogan: "Great Faces. Great Places."\n    State mineral: Rose quartz\n    State insect: Honey bee - Apis Mellifera L.\n    State animal: Coyote\n    State soil: Houdek\n    State fish: Walleye\n    State gemstone: Fairburn agate\n    State dessert: Kuchen\n    State drink: Milk\n    State bread: Native American fry bread\n    State grass: Western Wheatgrass\n    State Sport: rodeo
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Ok, it won't be ready on Mother's Day, but it WILL matter. Ever heard of scrapbooking? Any of your family around that remembers her younger years? Get an older family member to go through pictures and pull out important ones. Things like her child (ren's) birth, marriage, her parents. Then attach them into a scrapbook and have family members write down things about the pictures. It doesn't have to be big or elaborate, but it would mean a whole lot to her on her lucid days. Just a thought.
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This actually made me think of what my mom did for me once when I was about 37 years old and very stressed with working full time and raising kids.  She sent me a birthday card with a dollar in it.  She put a note in it about knowing how much I loved to get a card with $1 (referencing back to my childhood).  It made me laugh, and it made me feel really good.  \n\nI think maybe that is what you are trying to do with the seniors -- make them feel the joy of just getting a bag of goodies and having a good time, letting go of all the stress they've been generating all year.  Cool idea.\n\nMaybe a "Feel the Memories" kind of theme?  Not remember, but feel.  Goodie bags conjure up good feelings from the many birthday parties of childhood.  Have a cake.  Maybe first grade pictures of all the seniors, with a "guess who?" contest.  Play music from the 1994 - 2000 timeframe.  Have a dance contest.  Let them feel young.
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Yay! I get to answer one of your questions!!! LOL!!! I would suggest a gift certificate to a nice restaurant, cleaning there house, pay for a couple of nights at a nice hotel where they can get away from everyone, hire someone to take care of the acres for a day or 2. I wish I could think of something better. I think what you are doing is so sweet! Whatever you do for them, I'm sure they will love it b/c it's from you! God bless you!
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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!
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okay... this is really weird but I am into selling at flea markets and the nickname that my parents gave me is LeeLee. Freaky!!!! Anyway ....here is what has scored for me in the past.  The dollar store stuff...there are some websites where you can get the odds and ends for a real cheap deal in bulk from the dealers that sell to the dollar stores.   Electronics no matter what it is ... phones...cd players.etc. etc,but you have to find a great buy in order to make any money on this.  These are just a few suggestions,no matter what you decide... have fun and make some money!!!!!
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whats a poetry slam competition?!\nit sounds like you know when 2 people rap against each other like in 8 Mile with Eminem! haha!\nfor a prize-I'm 17 and I'd really just appreciate the cash and a nice certificate to prove I won! \n$100 would be a great first prize and then you could give $50 for 2nd and 3rd place :D
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What my mom did was after high school, she made me pay rent. It was 100.00 a month and if I didn't pay it, she would kick me out. That will convince her to atleast get a job and assume  some responsibility. Give her some chores and if she doesn't do them, sell her stuff on Ebay. Check out my link.
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I'm a mom and you just told me.. see how simple that was...\n\nOk when my son got a speeding ticket.. well Ya.. so like First have the ticket paid.. next ?\n\nMom, i made a really big mistake and i am so so sorry.. I know i am in the wrong.. and it was my fault.. i was in a rush to get?????????? and well i got a ticket.. But Wait... I have already paid for it and took the responisbility for it..  \n\nNow if you are on her insurance like my son.. here is what you can do.. Go to the driving class and take it.. it will then come off your record..and her insurance will not go up..\n\nwell good luck.. O bring gift to mom.. we love gifts it will ease the blow..  Walmart earings $2.99 are cheep and it will make us happy.. or get picked flowers.. or take her out to dinner.. or clean the entire house. or get a DVD and have a movie night.. But make sure you are in good turms with her..\n\nDid you know Honny attracts bees but crap attracts maggotts.  Get it.. sweet talk.. love moma Giggles.
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Hi\nMy heart goes out to you. \nYou could go to her favourite place and release a balloon.\nYou could do something you know she would like you to do or she would have liked to do - like go up in a hot air balloon.\nYou could plant a plant in your garden.\nAs you go to church would the church have room in the grounds for you to plant a tree or bush in her memory?\nIf you are feeling rich you could ask the local council if you could donate a park bench with a plaque to her memory on it.\nIf you are feeling philanthropic you could donate something to a charity in her name - maybe a goat for a village in Africa or even a years school supplies for a child in the third world. They would not know but you would. If you are very rich you could pay for a well for a village.\nYou could get a vase and fill it with flowers each year on her special days.\nYou could get one of those composite photos of special events in her life. I don't know the details but they have advertisments for them at my shopping centre so they might have them at yours too.\nSometimes the best thing we can do for those we lose is to do something good for ourselves. They would want the best for us. As I walked up to graduate I told my son (who had been dead for two years) that this was for him. And I celebrated the start of the new millenium for my dad who had always wanted to live to the year 2000 but did not make it. Those two events will always live in my mind as special days for those I had lost.\nAnd don't forget there is always Griefline (you find the number in the business White Pages). It would be fine to phone them on her birthday and ask if you could just tell them a bit about your Mum and how special she was to you.\nI hope these ideas will help you find an idea somewhere.\nGod bless.
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My thesis is on graduated retirement programs. There's a suggestion for a topic.\n\n(I agree though, if you're looking to buy one, tsk tsk - some of us are working hard on ours! No fair!)
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Buy her a "grounded-free pass" from her parents, to be used on a one-time basis for a "minor unintentional infraction" when and if needed!!!    Make up a lil' creative pass (i.e. a get out of a minor fraction pass on your computer) say what it is for on it, dress it up nicely, put the dollar value on it, have her parents agree to it/sign it, etc., etc.   In short, get everyone involved in the deal/fun.   Fork over the money to her parents and leave it up to them as to what they want to do with it and how and what to spend on.   It's totally creative, memorable, will make everyone laugh and talk about it for years, and will get you liked by everyone, etc.    Just a word of caution:  If you think her parents do NOT have a sufficient enough sense of humor for this sort of fun then forget it and do something else instead.
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Can u draw?  Are u kind of creative in poetry.? U could take a simple poem or find one that expresses what u feel about her and create your own with photo shop artwork.  Take a mat and frame it.  U could take it to professional to have matted & frame.  Even a local discount store that offers photo sitting for like $12.00 basic package... put a pic of u in frame.\n\nHow about arrange a good photographer person at school to take your family to a park or beautiful background and take a roll of film.  Have it develop and put in frame of the family.\n\nCooking stores have wonderful gadgets & u can find some great sales right now.  If u know of Pamper Chef hostess  they have these wonderful measure cups that you can see inside for filling without bending over...\n\nFor next year... go shopping with her throughout the year.  When she least expects it, she'll tell u exactly what she likes, wants, and u make a note of it.  Honestly, Moms just love to be acknowledged that u appreciate all she does.
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Well you can tell her that you need help finding a book for your Mother.  Because you want to buy her a special gift, just because. And you would really appreciate her help, being a girl she could have some ideas that might help you.  And take her to a book store that has a coffee shop and then buy her a latte or mocha frappacino something yummy and the both of you can spend some 1 on 1 time together without the limits of a date. But be advised, don't ask her to far in advance because her friends will not be far behind. You could call her sounding frantic and asking for her help and that she would safe your life if she did this for you. And, sometimes you may just have to come out and say it, "Just you ok, not your friends."  To much chatter can sound so confusing!  Get the clue..Smile  Good Luck