Ok.. when should you do a gift registery? thanks!!?
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right after the engagement so then it will be available for engagement parties, as well as showers and the reception.  we did ours a couple weeks after we got engaged and it really helped. =) Don't put it off too long, because as fun as it sounds, it can also be a little stressful if you two have different tastes...Trust me. =)
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If someone gave you a present for your birthday, then it's polite to give them one for theirs.  Basically though, give a gift when you feel inclined to, maybe because you're old friends, or family members, or the person helped you out a lot this year.  Don't worry about them feeling like they have to "repay" you for your gift.  Gifts are just that -- gifts -- and they shouldn't be thought of as favors.
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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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It's not supposed to be about bringing the right gift, originally they brought live turkeys for goodness sake! If you can make a desert or something traditionally english take that! If not stick with the wine and tell them about asking what to bring on the internet, it's the thought that counts after all and you'll have a conversation starter!
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How about an experience gift like this http://www.giftweblog.com/2006/10/07/experience-the-ultimate-gift/
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when you are buying things!!!
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sure, what type of gift?\nif post card, egreeting, flowers, program, message, suggestion address it to proper channels.
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Refer to it as "your generous gift" as opposed to the actual amount.  Also, be sure to mention something you may purchase with it.  "Thank you so much for the generous gift.  It will really be helpful when it comes to paying off those student loans/ taking that vacation/ buying a professional wardrobe/whatever"
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My fave cute gift is a gift certificate for say In N Out or McDonalds or something and a sweet Christmas card. They come in $5 increments, so it would be cheap and something they would actually use.
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Ahoy my fellow Canadian.  There are many unique and wonderful gift shops in whatever province you subside.  They may appreciate something of an artistic nature that neither of them has or a gift certificate to a store that you think they might like to shop at.  It's hard when people are going through the second or third marriage and don't really need anything.  Myself I'm in Northern Ontario and know for a fact that there are a lot of artisan spots that have different gifts for affordable prices (well within your budget). Good luck shopping and to your landlord in his new life.
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Make something yourself! A box of cookies, a cake, anything enjoyable that you make. Its about the sentiment behind the gift: the actual gift is secondary.
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I agree with all answers so far. Donations, clothing, food, toys...etc.\nAlso, I (personally), think this would be a good idea. Maybe buy Gift Certificates to grocery stores, or a Mall Gift Certificate so that way they can choose what they would like to pick out and buy. Just a thought =)   .. or, do both?  Entirely up to you what you want to do. God Bless
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You should send something. Even if it's just a nice card and a gift card. NO EMAILS though! Good luck to you.
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What do you want the money for? have you considered making something simple as gifts?
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it depends on the occasion and also the personality of the person you'll be giving the gift to. it must be useful and CUTE. this coming nov29 is my best friends birthday. so a week b4 her birthday, i already bought her kikay kit.
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be vague. don't put names in. sign off with something anonymous like "love,your buddy" paint a picture of your ideal christmas day, maybe adding presents and food details. just use a lot of imagination! gd luck :P
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Well, you have another month to go so I wouldn't shop too early!  But I think the gift should depend on how committed you are or if you see this as a long term relationship.  What does she like to do?  Does she read?  If so find out what type of books.  If you know what kind of perfume she wears that would be nice.  Maybe a certificate for a spa day.