What should I get my big sister for her graduation?
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I would give her some luggage with a little note:  "Now that you have your wings, celebrate with flight."  If you have the money, perhaps you could get a deal on a ticket somewhere where she could go for a short vacation.  You could go, too!!\n\nBest wishes for both of you!!\n\nCosmicKelly :)
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Something consumable; something that's used up.  (No, I'm not thinking about a 12-pack of toilet paper.)  Fancy chocolates?  Some wonderful smoked salmon from the Pacific Northwest?  \n\nGift certificates for something she likes to do.  Does she like to eat out?  Does she like to go out with "the girls"?  Does she like to go to movies at an art theatre?  How about a season pass?\n\nA framed photo of you, or of relatives.  Something you make for her.  Do you write poetry?  A framed photo of you, with one of your poems in the frame.\n\nDoes she know how to use the computer?  Does she want to learn?  Could you teach her?  Are you nearby?  A coupon book of "free coupons" for her to use to call you up and have you come over and teach her computer use, maybe?\n\n(My mom just turned 90 and about five years ago my sister had the "brilliant" idea that Mother needed to be able to get email.  Mother did not want to do this, at all, and fought it all the way.  She is SO glad, now, that she made the effort and is learning this.  She needs a lot of support from the younger family members, though, to keep the computer going: virus settings updated, resolving email problems, and on and on.)\n\nWhat does she like to do, or what did she do when she was young that she hasn't done in a while?  Photography?  Art?  How about a gift certificate to a local six-week class?  Rekindle her old interests.\n\nShe'd probably just enjoy spending time with her grandchild.  Ever think of just bringing over a tape recorder, video recorder, or whatever, and asking her questions about her life and writing them down?  You'll value the time you took, later, and she'll love spending the time with you.\n\nDoes she garden?  Does she enjoy looking at a beautiful garden?  Could you offer to help her plant her garden in the spring, or help plant fall bulbs?\n\nOnce I refused to join my siblings in buying my mom "more jewelry" and instead brought over bulbs and planted them.  Her birthday is in November.  The bulbs still pop up every spring and she always tells me "oh, the tulips are up, and are so pretty."  As people age, seeing the flowers in the spring, or having that to look forward to, can keep them motivated to make it through another winter.  \n\nThink about who she is, what she loves, what she enjoys, and what would make her life even more enjoyable.  My mom loves the farm, her garden and gardening, and her kids.  Learning the computer has enabled her to keep in touch much easier with her kids, grandkids, and now great-grandkids, and soon, great-great grandkids!
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You could include a sports water bottle, a gift card to her favourite store, tickets to a movie, a new CD, some beauty products, or perhaps some sports apparel. Best of luck!
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well....since she's in school just learning and stuff...i think a basket of goodies would be great, you could maybe get her some things to relax after a hard day at school, cuz trust me...it can be pretty hectic some days. just some simple things like a calming CD, maybe a book or magazine to catch up on some reading, and hey, u can probably get her a book to read about her profession. you could even get her one of those time tellers that all the nurses wear...(i dont know if they sell that)..one of those really feminine nurse carry bags would be nice....a nice pen with a notepad for jotting down to-do's. these together or whichever way u like, should be pretty neat.
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I would get her a gift certificate to one of her favorite stores...that way she can get what she wants.
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My sister is doing the same, Hope this helps!\n-a really cool picture frame (I saw a neat one at Target where it was a ball and had hooks coming off like this)\n  &#92; |  /\n---o---\n /  |  &#92;\n-a cool mix cd of songs you both like or ones that remind you of her\n-a really cool alarm clock\n-towels with her initials on it (so the other roommates are sure not to use them)\n-a laundry basket (everyone needs one) filled with some really cute spirals, a stapler, a tape despenser, a hole punch, her favorite chips, soda, popcorn, etc.\n-get together with a few other friends and get a mini fridge or microwave\n-find out where they are getting their bedspread (PBteen, Target, etc.) and get some matching stuff, picture frames, a rug, cute storage baskets, etc. that are in the same style as the bedspread\n-if they are going somewhere cold from somewhere warm, get them some hand warmers, shoe insert warmers, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.\n-if they are going somewhere warm from somewhere cold, get them sunscreen, neck coolers, a fan, etc.\n-get them some school spirit stuff. a t-shirt, hat, noise-maker, or other thing for a football game. etc.
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im 16 and i told my boyfriend the same exact thing. but i really do want something. if she points something little out get it for her. maybe if you dont know what to get her then a card is always nice. also write something meaningful in it. also chocolate roses and ballons are sweet too!
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how about a necklace, that you can keep as a keepsake and give to your daughter when she graduates?
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A cute journal and pen\nsome books\na small craft set(beads, sewing, paint,...)\nif you know she has a collection of something, perhaps buy something for her collection. \na basketball\nmovies/dvds/cds\na poster of a movie she likes\nclothes
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cash is always good! For family members, I usually ask the mom or dad if they are  buying a large present -- like a camera or computer, and chip in. \n\nA nice photo frame is good - for their grad pictures and pictures of friends from high school --.\n\nIf they are going to university or college, see if you can order a t-shirt or hoodie from the place they will be attending.
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Some lotion and soap from BATH AND BODY WORKS.\nTickets to the movies and a pizza for the both of you.\nA day at the mall and lunch.\nSomething for her bedroom(picture, decorations)\nT-shirt and jeans\nIf she gets her own car, something for it license plate, seat covers, stickers\nCD'S\nThese are just ideas\nIt's your sisters SWEET 16 and you know her best. Get her whatever you think would mean more than anything to her. GOODLUCK AND TELL HER HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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Get her a Coach purse.  You will not be sorry.  Take her into the shop and see the one she gravitates to-then go back later and buy it for her.  Get the matching wallet if you can afford it.
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IF SHE  GIRLY GIRL GIVE HER A CUTE PINK PURSE,IF SHE IS GOTH OR PUNK GIVE HER BLACK CHAIN PANTS OR A SHRT OF HER FAVE SINGER,IF SHE IS A PREP OR SCIENCE GEEK OR SOMETHING MONEY WOULD BE GREAT,WELL FOR ANY TYPE MONEY WOULD BE GREAT
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I would get her some cds of a band she likes and then make something like a family tree to make her feel important- my parents did that for me when I was 12 and since I have made one for my children for when they turn 12- also, electronics are ruling the scences today. Dolls, .....
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My sister was just a maid of honor and we shopped for the gift and found a beautiful crystal clock which you could get the names and a message engraved in. You could also put the wedding picture in it. It was large and oval..just gorgeous.
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that's a great gift-i'm sure she'll love it!\nmy brother always has a big celebration at his house every year for my mom and aunt (who is a second mom to us)
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The gifts should be both personal and permanent, perhaps earrings or pendants with small saphires (the stone that is September's symbolic gem),lockets with the wedding date inscribed, pretty jewel boxes, a pair of good crystal flutes with their monograms and the wedding date etched on the base...whatever you choose, please think about putting a little special emphasis on honoring your junior bridesmaid, who will treasure this memory her entire life....this day will be almost as special to her as it will be to you.\nGood luck and my best wishes for a long and happy union.