Twin Sister-n-laws-Can I only buy a B-Day gift for one of them?
409059
Grow up!  She's family, and if you have a problem with her, you need to talk to her directly!  Who cares if she is a twin or not??  You need to deal with this issue as soon as you can!  And the right way to deal with it is not to not buy her a present, to show your displeasure with her!
900449
If you have enough funding to buy holiday cards (no more than 10 dollars for a box of 24), you could give one to each person listed.\n\nOn a separate piece of paper, you could write (or print in a script font) a special note that shows you have the best intentions  (for example:  "although I have no means for a material gift this year, in my heart is the best of all wishes sending you holiday cheer").\n\nPut the note inside the card and write a personal note or just sign your name (a personal note would go further).   Put it in the envelope.  Wrap it and tie a bow around it.  Yes, remember that "packaging" stands out and you don't have to spend a mint on it.  Of course, they might think there is a gift card inside, but at least you took the time to "pretty it up."\n\nYour friends and family will understand your financial plight.  After all, its not about the gifts, its what's in your heart.\n\nHappy holidays!\n\nP.S.  I did this myself one year - I had just had the twins the month before Christmas and could not afford to spend anything on anyone.  Only one greedy person on my list was not happy with the card and my note, but that person wasn't included on my list the next year when I did have funds!
967278
No, he doesn't deserve presents. A card is more than generous. A gift is a gift, it's not mandatory and for your sister to even insist that he get one is not only rude, but down right a poor show of manners. If she is insistent that you get him a gift, then perhaps she can share hers. Whatever you get her, just stick his name on it too. Someone who can't make an effort to get to know the family of the girl he *loves* doesn't deserve anything more.
1104422
usually they have a gift registry where the couple lists things they need.  The best thing to do is to call her up ans ask "are you registered anywhere?" If not just give them some money .
626376
You can if you want to.  A lot of brides do.  I'm getting married in a few weeks and we decided not to exchange gifts just because we don't have the extra money, plus we decided to buy a dog after the wedding.
921704
I've been in this exact same situation recently. The bride was my best friend from college, so I still bought something that they could use but that wasn't super expensive. Buy something off of their registry but pick something that you think relates more to whichever party you are closest too. i.e. if you are great friends with the bride buy something you know that she would like but that the groom could care less about and vice versa. I know it sounds a little harsh but if it should happen not to work out then your friend or relative is more likely to get to keep your gift.
859993
Gift certificate to her \nfavorite store, and a \nmushy sister-card.
882668
My brother got an on-line payed wedding gift from this website : http://www.ordermygift.com/  i didn't give it to him so don't now how the website works, i thought it was a cool idea they had some nice items on it from what i seen.
795214
50th Anniversary's are hard to buy for, because usually the couple has more than their share of knick knacks, they have a fully furnished home, so they need little.  \n\nGive them a gift certificate for a favorite restaurant, or just give them money.  If they are having a party, usually a money tree is available for placing money gift on.  \n\nIf you still would like for them to have a remembrance of you and your gift, why not try a christmas ornament that is engraved with their special wedding day.   Every year they look at it they will remember that special 50th day and the one who gave it.
976502
Sign it from the team. After all, you didn't ask the team in advance if they wanted to give a gift certificate. Also, it is not exactly in the spirit of an end-of-season gift to try to make a point or embarrass people by leaving their names off a gift card.\n\nAnd Erika S is right! Have ALL the girls sign it individually. That would make it a nicer memento, and it's correct that the girls are not at fault for their parents not wanting to chip in.
334227
It isn't proper etiquette to have a second one, but maybe they weren't planning on a second child.  I think that not inviting all people in the office is really tacky as well as asking for donations, but it is her party.  I think I would just give a small gift certificate and then not show up.  Part of having good manners, though, sometimes may mean ignoring others' bad manners.
1122091
From parents usually this what i wanna,they ask me what i would like 2 get... brother surprise always,i like presents from him.Friends usually some earrings,jumpers,tops,candels,pillows always everything is pink :D
1036414
The worst gift I can think of at the moment is a set of colored socks from my mom.  She knows I only wear white socks (I think it looks corny to have your socks match the rest of your clothes).  She got my sister a jewelry box the same year when she knows my sister doesn't wear jewelry.
451572
Your mom is right. Showers (Baby, Bridal,or Housewarming) are not thrown by immediate family because it's in poor taste for one family member to tell friends and other relatives that they must buy gifts for another immediate family member.
977568
no, just include your name in the gift of your friend.  it would still count as one invitation.
1144644
Yes, but it must be filed and it's a one time thing. You can only do this one time, any other gift will be taxed. You will also have to provide a "gift letter".
528272
You don't have too, it your own personal choice. Remember, it is all just marketing or tradition:\n\nBirthdays - tradition\nNew Years - just marketing\nValentines Day - not a day for gift giving - just marketing\nEaster/Ostrea - tradition/marketing\nChristmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa - tradition/marketing\nAnniversaries - personal tradition\nSurgeries - personal choice\n\nYou get the point.