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Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

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Cookiegobbler
My little love bugs!!

Member since 9/05

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Nicole

Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

My MIL's best friend's mother died..we werent able to go to the funeral... but we are very close to them...(not the mother, but my MIL's friends)... anyway, today is the Funeral, and I wanted to send something to the house... but I cant think of what would be appropriate... could someone give me some ideas? Thanks!!

Posted 9/7/06 10:52 AM
 
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chikita315
Love

Member since 8/06

7945 total posts

Name:
M-lo

Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

Fruit basket or cookie tray.
They'll probably have people back at the house and it's nice to have something there to have with coffee, etc.

Posted 9/7/06 10:53 AM
 

Shroggie
Don't Worry...Be Happy

Member since 5/06

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Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

I think a fruit basket would bve nice as well.

Posted 9/7/06 10:57 AM
 

JenniferEver
The Disney Lady

Member since 5/05

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Name:
Jennifer

Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

I think food gifts are always appreciated at those times

Posted 9/7/06 11:00 AM
 

joenick
Us

Member since 6/06

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Name:
Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?

Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

How about a donation to a charity that is near and dear to the family in the name of the deceased?

Posted 9/7/06 11:10 AM
 

MsMa
Momma's Boy ?

Member since 5/05

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Name:
Meri

Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

If you know that they are having people back at there house after,i would send some kind of local hot food I know this was a big help to my family at different time.

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Posted 9/7/06 11:12 AM
 

TreAnt427
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Member since 8/06

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Name:
Tracy

Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

I would try to send like a cold cut platter or something like that. When my grandmother died, we got so many fruit baskets and we couldn't eat it fast enough.

Posted 9/7/06 11:15 AM
 

MrsPorkChop
Twinning!!

Member since 5/05

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Name:
Missy

Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

a nice plant would be a good idea
something low maintence and attractive

Posted 9/7/06 11:40 AM
 

MABLE03
I <3 SATC

Member since 6/06

4563 total posts

Name:
Fabulous

Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

We just had to send a sympathy gift last night we sent flower, an edible arrangement (fruit), and I am looking into having bagels/muffins sent also

Message edited 9/7/2006 12:56:59 PM.

Posted 9/7/06 11:46 AM
 

PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!

Member since 12/05

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Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

My father passed away in November and I can tell you that we received so much. The best thing by far was the people who sent in the hot meals from places like Bens, Mamma Lombardis, wrap shops, etc... It was perfect bc you didnt have to do a thing as the mourners and guests that came in could eat food as well. The fruit baskets went moldy bc there were so many and the cakes and cookies were there for weeks. I suggest real food by far.

Posted 9/7/06 11:48 AM
 

MABLE03
I <3 SATC

Member since 6/06

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Name:
Fabulous

Re: Need suggestions... regarding sympathy gift

I wanted to update I just ordered from Bagel Boss and they gave me
2 dzn bagels
2 dzn muffins
1 lb. lox
1 lb. plain cream cheese
1 lb. veggie cream cheese
1 lb. egg onion salad
plus fresh sliced tomato and lettuce.

They were very nice and helpful and it will be there first thing tomorrow morning.

Posted 9/7/06 12:56 PM
 
 

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