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I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

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amarto
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I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

... any ideas? I just want to give her something little for a going away present.

Posted 8/19/05 12:58 PM
 
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saraH
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I know that God exsists, I held her in my arms...

Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

if she's going away to school, money is always a nice gift.

Posted 8/19/05 1:01 PM
 

AJsMommy122
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Is it far away?
A calling card to keep in touch? A gas card (those always come in handy) or maybe a GC to a local supermarket near her school?

Posted 8/19/05 1:01 PM
 

missus-hbradio
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Rolls of quarters (seriously!)

Do you know if she got everything she needs yet? A shower caddy, shower shoes, a robe, extra-long sheets, alarm clock, etc.

Posted 8/19/05 1:01 PM
 

AJsMommy122
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Posted by missus-hbradio

Rolls of quarters (seriously!)

Do you know if she got everything she needs yet? A shower caddy, shower shoes, a robe, extra-long sheets, alarm clock, etc.




Thats a good one!! what about some rolls of quarters and a bottle of detergant?

Posted 8/19/05 1:02 PM
 

saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!

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I know that God exsists, I held her in my arms...

Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Posted by missus-hbradio

Rolls of quarters (seriously!)

Do you know if she got everything she needs yet? A shower caddy, shower shoes, a robe, extra-long sheets, alarm clock, etc.



oh, quarters!! excellent idea.

Posted 8/19/05 1:03 PM
 

missus-hbradio
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

I wish I was leaving for college too! Chat Icon

Posted 8/19/05 1:04 PM
 

amarto
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Allison

Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

You guys have some great ideas!! Thanks so much!

Posted 8/19/05 1:56 PM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

an iTunes gift card, maybe

Posted 8/19/05 2:00 PM
 

dpli
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Maybe a care package - with snacks in it - microwave popcorn, chocolate, granola bars, pop tarts, and snack packages of cookies, crackers, pretzels, etc. and drinks like cocoa, instant coffees and teas, maybe some cup of soups. I loved it when my mom would bring these up for me.

Message edited 8/19/2005 2:38:53 PM.

Posted 8/19/05 2:38 PM
 

AJsMommy122
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Posted by dpli

Maybe a care package - with snacks in it - microwave popcorn, chocolate, granola bars, pop tarts, and snack packages of cookies, crackers, pretzels, etc. and drinks like cocoa, instant coffees and teas, maybe some cup of soups. I loved it when my mom would bring these up for me.



Thats a really good one also!!!!!!!

Posted 8/19/05 2:39 PM
 

Marcie
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Posted by dpli

Maybe a care package - with snacks in it - microwave popcorn, chocolate, granola bars, pop tarts, and snack packages of cookies, crackers, pretzels, etc. and drinks like cocoa, instant coffees and teas, maybe some cup of soups. I loved it when my mom would bring these up for me.



That is exactly what I am doing for my nephew that goes to college next week. He always comes to my house and snacks so I plan on putting all of these things in a box for him Chat Icon

Posted 8/19/05 2:40 PM
 

GenLCSW
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Posted by missus-hbradio

Rolls of quarters (seriously!)

Do you know if she got everything she needs yet? A shower caddy, shower shoes, a robe, extra-long sheets, alarm clock, etc.



Quarters...what a great idea!!

Posted 8/19/05 3:10 PM
 

frosty
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

A roll (or two) of quarters is a great idea. My mom used them to me when I was in college -- and they were ALWAYS appreciated! Chat Icon

Posted 8/19/05 3:23 PM
 

amarto
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Thank you so much!! I will make her a gift basket with all the stuff you all have listed- Now I'm excited to give it to her!

Posted 8/19/05 3:24 PM
 

neenie

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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Posted by missus-hbradio

I wish I was leaving for college too! Chat Icon



me too Chat Icon

everyone else basically said any ideas i had already Chat Icon

Posted 8/19/05 4:57 PM
 

Shorty
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really

Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

all good ideas with the exception of the quarters -
college laundry rooms now use the college ID swipe cards with money on them instead of quarters.

My FAVORITE "going away to college" present was a "spa in a can". It was a paint can that my Mom threw together for us. It had face scrubs, masques, manicure tools, nail polish, etc for 4 people. We all liked mani/pedis, but couldn't afford them as college students! We'd have a "spa night" during the week so we'd be alllll pretty for the weekend.

Posted 8/19/05 5:38 PM
 

frosty
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Posted by Shorty

all good ideas with the exception of the quarters -
college laundry rooms now use the college ID swipe cards with money on them instead of quarters.



Really? Man, I must be old. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 8/20/05 5:54 PM
 

amarto
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Allison

Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Posted by frosty

Posted by Shorty

all good ideas with the exception of the quarters -
college laundry rooms now use the college ID swipe cards with money on them instead of quarters.






Whoops...I already gave her the gift basket- I put all the things you guys mentioned into a shower caddy along with a roll of quarters. Oh well, if she doesn't need them, she can use them for something else- college kids always need money- even if it is rolled coin!

Message edited 8/20/2005 6:59:55 PM.

Posted 8/20/05 6:57 PM
 

Luvlylady
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Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

A ticket to come back home anytime she may need it!Chat Icon

Posted 8/20/05 11:50 PM
 

Shorty
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really

Re: I need a small gift for my neice who's leaving for college Sunday...

Posted by amarto

Posted by frosty

Posted by Shorty

all good ideas with the exception of the quarters -
college laundry rooms now use the college ID swipe cards with money on them instead of quarters.






Whoops...I already gave her the gift basket- I put all the things you guys mentioned into a shower caddy along with a roll of quarters. Oh well, if she doesn't need them, she can use them for something else- college kids always need money- even if it is rolled coin!



quarters are still CASH!!! She can trade it in for a $10 bill.

Such a thoughtful Aunt - she must've been THRILLED!

Posted 8/20/05 11:54 PM
 
 

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