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julz33
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If you throw a shower for someone...

what do you get them for a gift?
I am chipping in with my mom and my sisters MIL for her baby shower and it is costing me over $1K, I got her a few baby outfits but I don't know if I should buy something elseChat Icon I am the godmother also. Is there a thoughtful but inexpensive gift I could get?

Posted 9/2/05 7:33 PM
 
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Shorty
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

when is she due? if she's due in the middle of a month, i'd get her a piece of jewelry with the baby's birthstone in it.

BUt that won't work if she's due like Oct 30th or something - she could go in Oct OR November!

Posted 9/2/05 7:36 PM
 

Janice
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

i was in the same situation. I got a box and wrapped it up in christmas paper. inside a things remembered engraved ornament, baby's first christmas pjs, stocking with baby's name on it. It was a Oct. shower, SIL was happy, since it was a Dec baby, she said she would never have left the house to get everything.

Posted 9/2/05 7:37 PM
 

julz33
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Those are good ideas!
She is Due Nov 15th so I am pretty sure she will be born in November. I guess if I did a brithstone I would wait until November incase she delivers early. The shower is in the beginning of October. That is a good idea to get the Xmas stuff. Perfect timing!

Posted 9/2/05 7:39 PM
 

Shorty
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

glad her birthstone will be Nov - the Oct one is kinda yucky.

Posted 9/2/05 7:40 PM
 

Janice
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

oh yeah, a november baby, that works out great.

Posted 9/2/05 7:40 PM
 

Janice
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Posted by Shorty

glad her birthstone will be Nov - the Oct one is kinda yucky.



uh oh....be ready for the oct babies to strikeChat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/2/05 7:40 PM
 

Shorty
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Posted by Janice

Posted by Shorty

glad her birthstone will be Nov - the Oct one is kinda yucky.



uh oh....be ready for the oct babies to strikeChat Icon Chat Icon



it was an opinion and i'm stickin w/ it. Chat Icon

Posted 9/2/05 7:44 PM
 

AnnBrunoXO
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Since baby shower gifts are usually always for the baby - it might be a nice idea to get your sister something for being the new mom to be.

Maybe a robe, warm slippers, take her out for a mani/ped, bath and body products, alittle something that she can enjoy.

Posted 9/3/05 8:53 AM
 

christy
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

I may be the only one who thinks this, but I already feel like you are spending a ton here. I think that gesture is enough for now.

Posted 9/3/05 8:56 AM
 

lvdolphins
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

I helped throw my sisters shower. I bought things off her registry. The little things..a couple outfits, bibs..etc.

Posted 9/3/05 9:06 AM
 

Stefanie

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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Posted by Shorty

Posted by Janice

Posted by Shorty

glad her birthstone will be Nov - the Oct one is kinda yucky.



uh oh....be ready for the oct babies to strikeChat Icon Chat Icon



it was an opinion and i'm stickin w/ it. Chat Icon



Hey.....I'm an October baby! Chat Icon

That's ok, I'm not too fond of the opal either.

Posted 9/3/05 9:06 AM
 

dooodles
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

I think as the babies godmother you have been so generous thus far!!! If you are looking to do a little something extra - I do like the two ideas that were mentioned:

The necklace with the babies birthstone

or

The mani/pedi gift certificate. She's going to love any pampering she can get after Nov!

Posted 9/3/05 9:10 AM
 

ggt08
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Posted by christy

I may be the only one who thinks this, but I already feel like you are spending a ton here. I think that gesture is enough for now.



I agree however i did the same thing with my sister. i spent a lot of $$ on the shower itself but wanted to get her some gifts too, especially since I am the godmother also.

julie- i made my sister a pregnancy bag for her and she loved it.. I put in slippers, compfy pajamas, hairclips, lotion, a mani/pedi gift certificate...

Posted 9/3/05 5:14 PM
 

armeewife0514
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Have a star named after the baby if you know the name if not then name it baby "Last name". One of my friends got me this and I love it

Posted 10/10/07 10:21 AM
 

CathyB

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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Wow, this is old! I even went to find a link to my suggestion and then when I went to post got the warning about how old it is. Chat Icon

Anyhow, if anyone is looking for a suggestion, I love these First Year Frames from Pottery Barn Kids I have one in each kid's room.

Posted 10/10/07 10:28 AM
 

Faithx2
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Wow this is from 9/05 Chat Icon Michelle has a second kid already Chat Icon

Message edited 10/10/2007 11:11:53 AM.

Posted 10/10/07 11:07 AM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Posted by armeewife0514

Have a star named after the baby if you know the name if not then name it baby "Last name". One of my friends got me this and I love it



I debated posting this because I dont' want to lessen the thought of your gift.

I wouldn't suggest the star. It's actually not "officially" named for a baby - unless you count some random office offically calling a random star your baby's name.

Posted 10/10/07 11:30 AM
 

jellybean78
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Um this post is over 2 years oldChat Icon

Posted 10/10/07 12:35 PM
 

Diane
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Re: If you throw a shower for someone...

Posted by jacquig

Um this post is over 2 years oldChat Icon



yep...she seems to be bumping many old threads.
She bumped one of mine on the PG boardChat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 10/10/07 12:43 PM
 
 

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