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Teresa


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Okay, I need a house-warming gift for my friends.  History: they have 2 kids, pregnant with the third, they are Mormon, and if you are familiar with the faith, it is pretty much the center of one's life.  they live in Utah, ummm, both work in residential treatment for troubled teens. I dont know, any ideas?

p.s. I dont really want to get her anything baby relate becasue that will be a seperate gift.

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How about a gift card to Lowe's or Home Depot? Usually I take a nice bottle of wine along with a gift card, but I'm assuming in this case that would not be appropriate. I would maybe take some flowers or a plant, a card, and then a gift card.

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Teresa


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a plant could be funny because last time i was out visiting them i ran over one of their shrubs while backing out and...killed it :(

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i found this list and i think all of these ideas are great, maybe you could find one that would suit this couple the best (my favorite is the picture hanging one, i could have really used that when we moved into this house)

  1. Personalize it. Is she a coffee lover? Head to Starbucks and pick up some gourmet coffee, along with her very own mug and a tin of biscotti. Dont forget to add a loaded Starbucks Card for when shes on the go. Got a sweet tooth? Fill a basket with a variety of candy, chocolate, truffles and cookies from Godiva Chocolatier, Nutty Chocolatier (Toronto) or Chocolate Arts (Vancouver).
  2. Scents. Visit The Body Shop or Lush to make her home smell like an oasis. Pick up some scented candles, home fragrance oils, incense sticks, shower gel or bath bombs. Or add a personal touch to your gift by making her some soap.
  3. Plants. Instead of a regular houseplant, why not get a lucky bamboo or bonsai tree? The number of bamboo stalks signifies good fortune: three stalks signify happiness, five stalks signify wealth and seven stalks, good health.
  4. Books. Check out Chapters.indigo.ca or Amazon.ca for how-to books and how to incorporate feng shui into a home. Home by Design: Transforming Your House into Your Home by Sarah Susanka or Designing Women: Interiors by Leading Style Makers by Margaret Russell are great for homeowners.
  5. Homemade specialty. Everyone loves fresh-baked cookies, a homemade pie or a homemade quilt. Put your talents to work and make a lasting impression.
  6. Picture perfect. Everyones going to hang a few pictures in their new place, so why not help her with the process. Gather picture hangers and wire, a tape measure, nails, a hammer and a level to help her dress her walls.
  7. Make it year round. Shell thank you 12 times a year when you give her a subscription to her favourite magazine.
  8. Dinner kit. Who wants to think about what to make for dinner? Fill a pasta bowl with homemade pasta, olive oil, spices, tomato sauce and roasted peppers for an exceptional dinner. Add a bottle of wine to top it off. Visit your local fine foods or gourmet store for quality items to purchase.
  9. Tool Box. A toolbox with a tape measure, hammer, all-in-one screwdriver, pliers and assorted nails will be handy when she needs to make those quick fixes.
  10. Garden. Get a bucket with some garden tools, gloves, bulbs, seeds, pruning shears and a watering can to help her start a garden of her very own. Dont forget the gardening magazines to get her creativity flowing.


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Cortney1982


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Maybe a basket or goodie bag with some yummy treats and include a gift card to a bed and bath store so they can get something they can use in their new house!

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Mitz


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I usually get some kind of pretty serving piece.  Mariposa makes really nice stuff.

http://www.mariposa-gift.com/

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