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At Home : Other : Wedding and Shower Gifts : Home & Garden Television Program Guide Shows A - Z Decorating Remodeling Gardening At Home Crafts Store SEARCH AT HOME Antiques / Collectibles Books / Videos Cleaning Entertaining General Information Holidays / Special Occasions Outdoor Parties Table Settings / Decor Tips / Techniques Wine Other Hobbies / Interests Kids / Family Moneysaving Ideas Organizing Personal Care / Health Pets Real Estate Recipes Shopping Tips / Techniques Vacations / Travel Wedding and Shower Gifts A cozy bed tray is a wedding gift that will be appreciated long after the honeymoon is over. (SHNS photo by Nancy E. Hill / courtesy Chris Madden Inc.) By Chris Casson Madden Scripps Howard News Service The invitations have arrived in the mail and you probably have a shower to attend before the big day. It's the peak of wedding season across the country, and along with the festivities are the gift decisions we'll be making for the bride and groom. These days the couple can be a young pair just starting out or those entering a second marriage that could include the blending of families and households under one roof. Clearly, finding a special gift depends on the couple's tastes and lifestyle. The tradition of a china registry at a favorite department store will never go out of style, but today people also are coming up with some wonderful, creative alternatives. Similarly, around the country the bridal shower and luncheon are still alive and well, but now we also see his-and-her showers that often have a gift themes, such as home improvement items or kitchen appliances. The Internet also has made for even more alternatives for registries and gift options for friends and family. From Saks Fifth Avenue to Target, department stores are putting couple's gift registries online. So after a few clicks of the mouse and a handy credit card, you can select a gift from a registry and even have it wrapped and shipped. Stores specializing in home decor and accessories also are very popular places to register these days, including such national standards as Williams-Sonoma, JC Penney, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel. Here are some of my ideas for wedding and shower gifts that will enhance any newlywed's home: Gift certificates welcomed: The variety of stores that offer gift certificates can help you stay within a budget and ensure the couple will choose something they want and need for their new home. You can choose from a favorite department store, specialty boutique or even a home improvement center. Timely gifts are a favorite: Whether it's a formal Waterford crystal clock or a funky urban design for the kitchen, clocks are a creative choice for a home. Be sure you know the design style that will work best for the recipients. Pampering gifts for breakfast in bed are a treat: Taking a cue from colors and linen choices mentioned in registries, look for bed accessories. As I have in my own home, consider a "bed desk." These can include features such as flip tops and side storage racks. They're prefect for reading and catching up on letter writing — or for that special breakfast in bed. Framing memories is always a must: You can never go wrong with a beautiful picture frame for that wedding portrait or candid honeymoon photo. These are the visual memories that can last a lifetime, so why not frame them elegantly? Consider a trio of sterling silver frames in varying sizes, or a single large one engraved with the wedding date. If a couple has a more casual lifestyle, photo albums with acid-free paper are also a good choice for storing those treasured pictures. Enhance a tabletop: Take a look at the china patterns that the couple has chosen and you can complement them with accessories. Tablecloths and napkins are an obvious choice, but you can also choose candlesticks or napkin rings that will fit with their color and design scheme. A wonderful vase for fresh flowers is also a classic wedding gift, but look for something a bit different. A ceramic pair can also serve as sculpture in a contemporary living room, or a quintet of small silver bud vases can be used in a variety of ways. Use your creativity and learn a bit about what the bride and groom want in their home, and you'll enjoy the giving as much as they'll enjoy receiving your gift. (Chris Casson Madden, frequent contributor to Home & Garden Television, is also author of 15 books, including the newly released New American Living Rooms , Clarkson Potter Publishers, $35.) Home | About Us | Newsletters | Questions | Advertising Site Map | Privacy | Legal DIY | Fine Living | Food Network | Shop At Home Great American Country | HGTVPro | Living | Video On Demand Comparison Shop for Home Gifts & Patio Furniture at Shopzilla © 2005 Scripps Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Amazon.com Magazine Subscriptions:Gift Ideas Your Store Magazine Subscriptions See All 31 Product Categories Your Account | Cart | Wish List | Help Search | browse subjects | top sellers | today's deals | gift ideas | newspapers | professional & trade Search Amazon.com Magazines Newspapers Newsletters Advanced Search Web Search Magazine Subscriptions > Gift Ideas Browse by Interest: Magazines forthe... Adventurous Animal Lover Bride-to-Be Curious Entrepreneur Fashionable Fixer-Upper Gardener Hip and Trendy Kids Master Chef Motor Head Movie Buff New Parent Fitness Enthusiast Politically Minded Sports Fan Teenager Traveler More Gift Ideas BestsellingMagazines BestsellingNewspapers Popular Gift Magazines Promotional Offers Weeklies (Less than $1 per Issue) $10 and Under $10 to $20 $20 to $30 $30 and Over How Do I Order a Gift Subscription? It's easy, and it works just like ordering any other gift at Amazon.com--simply enter your recipient's shipping address at checkout. Once you've placed your order, you can send one of our free magazine e-cards to immediately announce your gift. Learn more about sending a gift subscription and check out our Gift Ideas Store . Indulge Their Wild Side Have someone on your gift list who loves to hike, fish, camp, kayak, or snowboard? Chances are, there's a magazine subscription that's perfect for them--and perfect for your gift budget. Choose from titles such as Sail , Outside , SaltWater Sportsman , and many others at up to 83% off the cover price. A $5 Bonus Just for Subscribing Get a promotional certificate worth $5 or more off a future order when you subscribe to select magazines at Amazon.com. Choose from more than 40 titles, including Sports Illustrated , Gourmet , Pilates Style , and Money . See the complete list Big Savings for New Yorker Lovers For a limited time, you can save 20% on everything The New Yorker has ever published. How? By buying both The Complete New Yorker: Eighty Years of the Nation's Greatest Magazine and a subscription to The New Yorker at Amazon.com. Already a subscriber? No problem! We'll pass your order on to the publisher, who'll extend your existing subscription. More great magazine deals Magazines for Kids With over 100 children's magazines to choose from and our everyday low prices, now is a great time to surprise your child with a fun magazine subscription. Popular Gift Magazines in 2004 What makes a good gift subscription? The three biggest winners in 2004 were magazines whose covers featured either sweaty athletes , furry animals , or Oprah Winfrey . Check out our complete list of last year's most popular gift titles. Our Top Sellers Updated Hourly 1. Maxim [Magazine Subscription] Price: $14.97 You Save: $44.91 (75%) 12 issues/12 months 2. Sports Illustrated for Kids [Magazine Subscription] Price: $19.95 You Save: $25.55 (56%) 13 issues/12 months 3. Sports Illustrated [Magazine Subscription] Price: $19.95 You Save: $91.77 (82%) 28 issues/6 months 4. Cosmopolitan [Magazine Subscription] Price: $18.00 You Save: $29.88 (62%) 12 issues/12 months 5. People [Magazine Subscription] Price: $56.94 You Save: $28.60 (33%) 26 issues/6 months More top sellers Where's My Stuff? • Track your recent orders . • View or change your orders in Your Account . Shipping & Returns • See our shipping rates & policies . • Return an item (here's our Returns Policy ). Need Help? • Forgot your password? Click here . • Redeem or buy a gift certificate. • Visit our Help department . Search Magazines Newspapers Newsletters All Products for Top of Page Search | Browse Subjects | Top Sellers | Today's Deals | Gift Ideas | Newspapers | Professional & Trade Amazon.com Home | Directory of All Stores Our International Sites: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | Japan | France | China Contact Us | Help | Shopping Cart | Your Account | Sell Items | 1-Click Settings Investor Relations | Press Releases | Careers Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1995-2005, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates
Shower Gifts A cozy
At Home : Other : Wedding and Shower Gifts : Home & Garden Television Program Guide Shows A - Z Decorating Remodeling Gardening At Home Crafts Store SEARCH AT HOME Antiques / Collectibles Books / Videos Cleaning Entertaining General Information Holidays / Special Occasions Outdoor Parties Table Settings / Decor Tips / Techniques Wine Other Hobbies / Interests Kids / Family Moneysaving Ideas Organizing Personal Care / Health Pets Real Estate Recipes Shopping Tips / Techniques Vacations / Travel Wedding and Shower Gifts A cozy bed tray is a wedding gift that will be appreciated long after the honeymoon is over. (SHNS photo by Nancy E. Hill / courtesy Chris Madden Inc.) By Chris Casson Madden Scripps Howard News Service The invitations have arrived in the mail and you probably have a shower to attend before the big day. It's the peak of wedding season across the country, and along with the festivities are the gift decisions we'll be making for the bride and groom. These days the couple can be a young pair just starting out or those entering a second marriage that could include the blending of families and households under one roof. Clearly, finding a special gift depends on the couple's tastes and lifestyle. The tradition of a china registry at a favorite department store will never go out of style, but today people also are coming up with some wonderful, creative alternatives. Similarly, around the country the bridal shower and luncheon are still alive and well, but now we also see his-and-her showers that often have a gift themes, such as home improvement items or kitchen appliances. The Internet also has made for even more alternatives for registries and gift options for friends and family. From Saks Fifth Avenue to Target, department stores are putting couple's gift registries online. So after a few clicks of the mouse and a handy credit card, you can select a gift from a registry and even have it wrapped and shipped. Stores specializing in home decor and accessories also are very popular places to register these days, including such national standards as Williams-Sonoma, JC Penney, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel. Here are some of my ideas for wedding and shower gifts that will enhance any newlywed's home: Gift certificates welcomed: The variety of stores that offer gift certificates can help you stay within a budget and ensure the couple will choose something they want and need for their new home. You can choose from a favorite department store, specialty boutique or even a home improvement center. Timely gifts are a favorite: Whether it's a formal Waterford crystal clock or a funky urban design for the kitchen, clocks are a creative choice for a home. Be sure you know the design style that will work best for the recipients. Pampering gifts for breakfast in bed are a treat: Taking a cue from colors and linen choices mentioned in registries, look for bed accessories. As I have in my own home, consider a "bed desk." These can include features such as flip tops and side storage racks. They're prefect for reading and catching up on letter writing — or for that special breakfast in bed. Framing memories is always a must: You can never go wrong with a beautiful picture frame for that wedding portrait or candid honeymoon photo. These are the visual memories that can last a lifetime, so why not frame them elegantly? Consider a trio of sterling silver frames in varying sizes, or a single large one engraved with the wedding date. If a couple has a more casual lifestyle, photo albums with acid-free paper are also a good choice for storing those treasured pictures. Enhance a tabletop: Take a look at the china patterns that the couple has chosen and you can complement them with accessories. Tablecloths and napkins are an obvious choice, but you can also choose candlesticks or napkin rings that will fit with their color and design scheme. A wonderful vase for fresh flowers is also a classic wedding gift, but look for something a bit different. A ceramic pair can also serve as sculpture in a contemporary living room, or a quintet of small silver bud vases can be used in a variety of ways. Use your creativity and learn a bit about what the bride and groom want in their home, and you'll enjoy the giving as much as they'll enjoy receiving your gift. (Chris Casson Madden, frequent contributor to Home & Garden Television, is also author of 15 books, including the newly released New American Living Rooms , Clarkson Potter Publishers, $35.) Home | About Us | Newsletters | Questions | Advertising Site Map | Privacy | Legal DIY | Fine Living | Food Network | Shop At Home Great American Country | HGTVPro | Living | Video On Demand Comparison Shop for Home Gifts & Patio Furniture at Shopzilla © 2005 Scripps Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Amazon.com Magazine Subscriptions:Gift Ideas Your Store Magazine Subscriptions See All 31 Product Categories Your Account | Cart | Wish List | Help Search | browse subjects | top sellers | today's deals | gift ideas | newspapers | professional & trade Search Amazon.com Magazines Newspapers Newsletters Advanced Search Web Search Magazine Subscriptions > Gift Ideas Browse by Interest: Magazines forthe... Adventurous Animal Lover Bride-to-Be Curious Entrepreneur Fashionable Fixer-Upper Gardener Hip and Trendy Kids Master Chef Motor Head Movie Buff New Parent Fitness Enthusiast Politically Minded Sports Fan Teenager Traveler More Gift Ideas BestsellingMagazines BestsellingNewspapers Popular Gift Magazines Promotional Offers Weeklies (Less than $1 per Issue) $10 and Under $10 to $20 $20 to $30 $30 and Over How Do I Order a Gift Subscription? It's easy, and it works just like ordering any other gift at Amazon.com--simply enter your recipient's shipping address at checkout. Once you've placed your order, you can send one of our free magazine e-cards to immediately announce your gift. Learn more about sending a gift subscription and check out our Gift Ideas Store . Indulge Their Wild Side Have someone on your gift list who loves to hike, fish, camp, kayak, or snowboard? Chances are, there's a magazine subscription that's perfect for them--and perfect for your gift budget. Choose from titles such as Sail , Outside , SaltWater Sportsman , and many others at up to 83% off the cover price. A $5 Bonus Just for Subscribing Get a promotional certificate worth $5 or more off a future order when you subscribe to select magazines at Amazon.com. Choose from more than 40 titles, including Sports Illustrated , Gourmet , Pilates Style , and Money . See the complete list Big Savings for New Yorker Lovers For a limited time, you can save 20% on everything The New Yorker has ever published. How? By buying both The Complete New Yorker: Eighty Years of the Nation's Greatest Magazine and a subscription to The New Yorker at Amazon.com. Already a subscriber? No problem! We'll pass your order on to the publisher, who'll extend your existing subscription. More great magazine deals Magazines for Kids With over 100 children's magazines to choose from and our everyday low prices, now is a great time to surprise your child with a fun magazine subscription. Popular Gift Magazines in 2004 What makes a good gift subscription? The three biggest winners in 2004 were magazines whose covers featured either sweaty athletes , furry animals , or Oprah Winfrey . Check out our complete list of last year's most popular gift titles. Our Top Sellers Updated Hourly 1. Maxim [Magazine Subscription] Price: $14.97 You Save: $44.91 (75%) 12 issues/12 months 2. Sports Illustrated for Kids [Magazine Subscription] Price: $19.95 You Save: $25.55 (56%) 13 issues/12 months 3. Sports Illustrated [Magazine Subscription] Price: $19.95 You Save: $91.77 (82%) 28 issues/6 months 4. Cosmopolitan [Magazine Subscription] Price: $18.00 You Save: $29.88 (62%) 12 issues/12 months 5. People [Magazine Subscription] Price: $56.94 You Save: $28.60 (33%) 26 issues/6 months More top sellers Where's My Stuff? • Track your recent orders . • View or change your orders in Your Account . Shipping & Returns • See our shipping rates & policies . • Return an item (here's our Returns Policy ). Need Help? • Forgot your password? Click here . • Redeem or buy a gift certificate. • Visit our Help department . Search Magazines Newspapers Newsletters All Products for Top of Page Search | Browse Subjects | Top Sellers | Today's Deals | Gift Ideas | Newspapers | Professional & Trade Amazon.com Home | Directory of All Stores Our International Sites: Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | Japan | France | China Contact Us | Help | Shopping Cart | Your Account | Sell Items | 1-Click Settings Investor Relations | Press Releases | Careers Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1995-2005, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates
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Alumnae/i of Goucher College: Gift Planning home directory sitemap search contact us CampusWEB Blackboard digest Alumnae/i of Goucher College Email: alumni@goucher.edu 1021 Dulaney Valley Road Baltimore, MD 21204 Phone:800-272-2279/410-337-6180 Fax:410-337-6185 About the AAGC Awards Class Web Pages E-mail Directory GAIN Giving to Goucher Host Program Regional Programs Goucher Quarterly Tours and Travel Update Your Information Volunteer for Goucher Contact Us Goucher Bookstore Upcoming Events Spies of Capitol Hill October 2, 2005 Ring Ceremony October 8, 2005 Host Program Pizza Night October 18, 2005 Fells Point Ghost Tour October 26, 2005 G.O.L.D. at the Williams Club October 27, 2005 View Full Events Listing You are here: Alumnae/i > Giving to Goucher > Gift Planning Gift Planning Alumnae/i of Goucher College Gift Planning Information > Bequests · Life Income Gifts · Contact the Gift Planning Office Mission The mission of Goucher College Gift Planning Office is to increase philanthropic support for Goucher College. We seek to work with donors and their advisors in order to achieve our donors' philanthropic goals through a gift to Goucher. Alumnae, alumni, trustees, parents and friends who have made a gift to Goucher College through their thoughtful financial and estate plans, and have informed Goucher of their plans, are recognized in the Second Century Associates Society. To learn more about gifts made through a will, please visit the bequests webpage. To learn more about life income gifts, please visit the life income gifts webpage. Why should I make a planned gift in addition to my Annual Fund gift? Annual fund gifts are made and spent in a single year. They supplement basic operating costs not covered by tuition and are an important source of revenue. For the long-term growth of the college, however, a strong base provided by endowment and capital funds is necessary to support the initiatives which will enable the college to reach its potential. For many who cherish the memories and value the lifelong lessons learned at Goucher, a planned gift is a means of honoring the past by investing in the future. A gift need not require a substantial outlay of capital to make a significant difference to the college, but it does require vision and commitment on the part of the donor.