birthday present. May: (Dejectedly)

The Best Present in the World The BestPresent in the World The following Readers' Theatre script was adapted from "The very best present in the world" written by PenelopeBender. It was rewritten by Pansy Koh Hwee Lin, Kow Hui Meng,Jamunah Rani and Lam May Yuen to suit the Singapore context. Narrator: Today is her mother's birthday and May isvery troubled because she does not have enough money to buy her muma present. May: 75, 80, 85 cents. (Sigh!) This is only enough tobuy the bottlecap of Mummy's favourite Chanel No. 5 perfume.What am I going to do? Narrator: May flips through the New Paper and saw a hugeadvertisement. May: (Reading the newspaper aloud) Guess the number ofCoke cans contest. 12 - 3 p.m. Grand prize: $200. Winner will beannounced at 3:30 p.m. today. Wow! That's just what I need... if only I could win ... Narrator: May went down to Cold Storage to join thecontest. May: What a huge crowd gathering around the contestarea! Wait a minute. Isn't that my classmate, Janice? Narrator: May walked up to Janice. May: Hi, Janice, what are you doing here? Janice: Hi, May! I came to join the contest. May: Me too. I'm going to get the contest formnow. See you later! May: (Thinking aloud) Gosh! There are rows and rows ofCoke cans piled up high like a pyramid. How am I going to startcounting them? Narrator: After hesitating for a very long time, May finallydecided to make her guess. May: I think I'll write 9,999 cans on the contestform. Please God ... please let that be the lucky number! Narrator: After dropping the entry form into the box, Maywaited impatiently for the results to be announced. At 3:30 p.m.,the emcee stood up and announced that the number of Coke cans wasNine thousand, nine hundred ... May held her breath ... andninety-nine. May: I won! I won! Narrator: May collected her prize joyfully. As she walkedout of Cold Storage, she met Janice again at the bus-stop. May: Oh, Janice! I won the grand prize! I'm goingto Takashimaya now to get a present for my mum. It's herbirthday. Janice: (Sadly) I'm very happy for you. May: (Concerned) But, you don't sound very happy. Is anythingwrong? Janice: (Sobbing) My ... my ... mother is very ill at home and shecan't get out of bed. I went to the clinic near my house butDr. Tan would not make house calls unless I pay $200. Butwe've no money. I'm really afraid of losing mum.She's all I have since daddy passed away. May: (In deep thought) Oh, dear! That's terrible. (A shortpause) What do you intend to do? Janice: I don't know. Narrator: May gazed at the prize money in her purse. After deliberatingfor a short while, she pressed the money into Janice'shands. May: Here, take this. Go and get Dr. Tan right away! Janice: But ... but ... you need this for your mum's birthdaypresent. May: Don't worry, it's okay. She'llunderstand. Janice: Oh! Thank you so much! Thank you so much! I'm sure my mumwill pay you back when she gets well. Narrator: Janice rushed back to her mum while May walked home slowly. Sheis happy that she had done a good deed but worried about hermother's birthday present. May: (Dejectedly) What should I do? I still don't have anypresent for Mum's birthday. Guess I'll just make a cardfor her. The card won't mean much without a present but ...it'll have to do. Narrator: That night, at the birthday party, May'sbrother gave their mother a gold necklace and her sister gave hermum a Versace bag. May: Mummy, I wanted to give you a present, but thiscard is all I have. Mother: But, May ... You've already given me apresent. Janice called and told me what you had done. You see,sweetheart, all the presents in the world wouldn't mean asmuch to me as knowing that you've understood what I'vebeen teaching you. May: What's that, Mummy? Mother: How to love, May. And that's the bestpresent in the whole world that any child could ever give to aparent. May: Do you mean it, Mummy? I wanted so much to giveyou the very best present in the world. Mother: Of course, I do, sweetheart. You have indeed givenme the very best present in the whole world and I'm veryproud of you! May: Oh ... Oh! Mummy, I'm so happy! [ Readers' Theatre ] [ Main Page ] If you have comments or suggestions, email me at vta_alan@hotmail.com

Buy Gift Cards Check

Best Buy " ');}else {document.write('');}//-- Entire Site Electronics Cameras & Camcorders Computers Home Appliances Phones & Communications Office Products Music -Album Title -Artist -Song Movies -Title -Person Games Software Resources empty Gifts by Price: Gifts by Recipient: Must-Have Accessories: Gifts under $25 Gifts under $50 Gifts under $100 Gift Cards Gifts for Students Gifts for Teens Gifts for Kids Gifts for Her iPod Computer Car Audio & Video Camera & Camcorder THIS WEEK This Week's Specials Free Shipping Events Weekly Ad Hot Deals Wednesday Outlet Store Gift Ideas Privacy Reminder Computers » Desktops Notebooks Printers Software Accessories » See all Music, Movies & Games » Movies Music Video Games Toys » See all Electronics » Televisions DVD Players MP3 Players Home Theater Systems » See all Cameras & Camcorders » Digital Cameras Camcorders Camera Media » See all Home & Appliances » Refrigerators Washers & Dryers Air Conditioners Vacuums » See all Phones & Communications » Telephones Cellular Cell Phone Accessories Two-Way Radios » See all Office Products » Office Equipment Office Furniture Networking » See all Services Store » High-Speed Internet Music Downloads Satellite Radio » See all See all categories » Shop by Brand » Canon Sony Toshiba Linksys Pioneer Intel Samsung » See all In-Store Only: Pay No Interest For 18 Months Pay no interest for 18 months on all in-store purchases $299 and up. Offer available in-store only. See stores for details. Free Shipping on All Floor Care, $99 & Up! Right now, get Free Shipping on Floor Care $99 & Up! Includes qualifying Upright Vacuums , Canister Vacs and Steam Cleaners . Online only offer. $9.99 DVDs One week only for this awesome sale! Titles like The Aviator and Spanglish are now only $9.99. All On Sale — GPS/Navigation For a limited time, find your way to great savings while all GPS/Navigation products are on sale. Markdowns taken from regular prices. Savings will be reflected in your cart. Online only offer. Get a Free Samsung Portable DVD Player with Qualifying Refrigerator Purchase! Dinner and a movie! Get a free Samsung Portable DVD Player with MP3 Playback (a $249.99 value) when you buy any Samsung Refrigerator, $999 and up. Online only offer. Find out how. The Whole Picture on Digital and HDTV Network DVD Player Home Theater: Hit or Myth? Guide to 6.1-Channel Surround Sound Guide to Sharing Digital Photos More topics About Us News Center Careers For Our Investors Business to Business Community Relations Store Pickup Returns & Exchanges Store Locator Weekly Ad Financing Offers Buy Gift Cards Check Gift Card Balance Best Buy Credit Card Affiliates Program Offer Sign-Up Rebates Warranties Service Plans PC Upgrades Repairs Replacement Parts Software End User License Agreement Car Home Entertainment Satellite Appliances Welcome . Please create an account or Sign in . Your Cart Contains 0 items Subtotal: $0.00 View Cart | Checkout Your Account Best Buy Credit Order Status Wish List Gift Cards TV, Home Theater & Audio Accessories Computer Accessories Camera & Camcorder Accessories Appliance Accessories Game Accessories Visit our Accessories Store Order Status Shipping Rates Returns Rebates Store Pickup Site Map Performance Plans Your California Privacy Rights Conditions of Use | Legal Policies | Privacy Policy Online prices and selection generally match our retail stores, but may vary. Prices and offers are subject to change. © 2003-2004 Best Buy. All rights reserved. For personal, noncommercial use only.

Housewarming Gifts Articles Housewarming

Traditional Housewarming Gifts - Gifts BW gifts | gifts Resources | Add URL Wine Gifts & Baskets From the casual wine drinker to the serious enthusiast, we have a gift that will make them smile. Our selection includes premium wine, gourmet baskets, distinctive champagne sets & the very finest California and Northwest wines. Traditional Housewarming Gifts Articles Housewarming Gift Ideas: Continued Here are our favorite, and not so favorite gift ideas for housewarmings....( Continue Reading ) Boston Ferns and Boston Ivy make great gifts Want to send someone a nice memory of Boston? How about a Boston Fern or a Boston Ivy. Your Green Thumb friends will appreciate them. For those who aren't so nice to plants, you can always send a water bottle too....( Continue Reading ) Ice Cream Sauces Add one of these to your ice cream to make it a complete dessert, from your About.com Guide...( Continue Reading ) Christmas Food, Recipes, and Cooking Christmas food and recipes, including Christmas cookies, candy recipes, and food gifts for holiday giving. Also gift tags to print out on labels....( Continue Reading ) Traditional Housewarming Gifts Directory Links gifts for college graduate 40th wedding anniversary gifts corporate gifts and merchandise supplier by the monterey florida gift baskets unique gifts for him gourmet gift baskets hallmark anniversary gifts home and garden gifts gifts for the bride best baby shower gifts online gift baskets holiday homemade gifts unique bridal gifts cool gifts for kids personalized family gifts spiritual gifts questionnaire gifts and collectibles gifts for employees sweet 16 birthday gifts 18th birthday gifts homemade baby shower gifts exclusive baby gifts all american gifts corporate incentive gifts sister birthday gifts personalized name gifts birthday gifts for sister creative irish gifts catalog chocolate corporate gifts top christmas gifts 2002 japanese wedding gifts gift baskets of minnesota friendship gifts what are the gifts of the holy spirit bath gift baskets creative groomsmen gifts wedding etiquette gifts homemade easter gifts celtic gifts christmas gifts for boyfriends practical baby gifts wedding gifts for groomsmen sympathy gift baskets homemade easter baskets gift baskets oregon Popular Search Terms: Gifts BW © 2004 Gifts BW All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. This site is not related to Brajeshwar or Brajeshwar.com in anyway, shape or form

Gifts For Women Articles

Anniversary Gifts For Women - Gifts BW gifts | gifts Resources | Add URL Wine Gifts & Baskets From the casual wine drinker to the serious enthusiast, we have a gift that will make them smile. Our selection includes premium wine, gourmet baskets, distinctive champagne sets & the very finest California and Northwest wines. Anniversary Gifts For Women Articles Top Traditional Third Year Anniversary Gifts (Leather) Suggestions for traditional Leather gifts for your Third anniversary....( Continue Reading ) Top Modern Ninth Year Anniversary Gifts (Leather) Suggestions for modern leather gifts for your ninth anniversary....( Continue Reading ) The Perfect Travel Gift If the object of your affection is heading for Canada, or if they are already here, to another part of Canada, here are some practical and some whimsical gifts that could be considered....( Continue Reading ) Wedding and anniversary clip art of brides and grooms and cakes plus other wedding clip art Find wedding clipart of brides, grooms, the wedding party, cakes, rings, bridal bouquet, gifts, diamond rings, marriage vows, annivarsary celebrations, and other wedding clipart....( Continue Reading ) Jewelry - Master Index A master index of feature articles, internet links, reviews, and other jewelry resources on the About Jewelry Web site....( Continue Reading ) Anniversary Gifts For Women Directory Links gift baskets of mississippi specialty gift baskets gift baskets washington dc gift baskets in los angeles holiday corporate gifts homemade gifts for men gifts birthday gift baskets com christmas gifts kids baby showers gifts wholesale garden gifts baby birth gifts 40 year old birthday gifts 13th anniversary gifts baskets ohio gifts for 13 year old college sports gifts personalized family gifts good luck gifts unique executive gifts 6th anniversary gifts executive chocolate gifts christmas gifts homemade florida gift baskets wedding favor gifts shannon irish gifts gift baskets of rhode island great gifts for guys gifts for fathers newfoundland dog gifts native american baskets gifts for best friend wholesale country gifts decor gift baskets phoenix best teacher gifts handmade baskets celtic gifts send gifts to bombay gifts to minors attendant gifts 1st anniversary gifts gift baskets of minnesota mail order gift baskets personalized wedding gifts catholic books and gifts Popular Search Terms: Gifts BW © 2004 Gifts BW All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. This site is not related to Brajeshwar or Brajeshwar.com in anyway, shape or form

shower gifts, as well

Bridal Showers - Pre-Wedding Parties Front Page - Features Unique Wedding Ideas Wedding Forum Ask Fran Customs & Traditions Wedding Etiquette Planning Your Wedding Wedding Planner Honeymoon Checklist Local Wedding Vendors Punch Recipes Who Pays for What Mother of the Groom Mother of the Bride Maid of Honor Best Man Thank You Cards The Invitation Honeymoon Checklist Discovering The Past Around The World Engagement Customs Pre-Wedding Party Bridal Showers Choose Your Gown Ceremony Timetable Wedding Survival Kit Calendar of Events Children in the wedding Customizable Wedding Planner Infant Specialties Contact Us Advertise Wedding Vendors - get listed . All Accessories Wedding Invitations Bookmarks Cake Servers Cake Tops Ceremony Essentials Coasters Decorations Favors Garters Gifts Thank You Notes Reception Essentials More The Music of William Jenks Classical Guitar music perfect for your wedding. Free Downloads - Click here OurMarriage.com Home > Planning your wedding > Pre-wedding parties > Bridal Showers Pre-Wedding Parties The Bridal Showers The Bridesmaid Luncheon The Bachelor Party The Wedding Breakfast The Bridal Brunch The Rehearsal Dinner Bridal Showers Traditionally, bridal showers are given by the maid/matron of honor, or close friend of the bride. It is not proper for an immediate family member of the couple to host the shower . To do so, would appear they were asking for gifts and is not in good taste. The party itself may be scheduled at any time convenient for the bride and her hostess, although the last week before the wedding is considered poor planning. There are so many last minute details, that a shower would likely be more stressful than joyful. Showers are known as parties with a purpose. The purpose of a shower is to assist the couple in equipping their new home or for the bride to assemble a trousseau. Showers today, often surround a particular party theme. Recipe showers, kitchen showers, bath showers, lingerie, linen and garden or camping showers...the possibilities are endless. As might well be expected, kitchen showers have long been the most popular shower theme, because of the endless range of paraphernalia every newlywed couple needs to set up housekeeping. Novice cooks, especially those who have never kept house before, need everything from pots and pans to mops and brooms. One variation of the kitchen theme has each guest including their favorite recipe, along with an item needed to prepare that recipe. As an example, a flour sifter or hand mixer with a cake recipe. Muffin tins alongside a recipe for pop overs. Rock salt, when giving an ice cream maker. Use your imagination. When requesting favorite recipes as part of the shower planning, it is a good idea for the hostess to send uniform, ready to use, recipe cards in the invitation. A recipe box is then given to the bride during the shower, to begin assembling her favorite recipes. Lingerie showers are a favorite of the bride, especially when she is honored with more than one party. Long, frilly, sexy nighties, baby doll pajamas, lacy bra's and panties, one piece body huggers, are all terrific ideas for gift giving. Sewing accessories, closet or drawer organizers, certificates for special services, such as beauty treatments, hair care products or nail enhancement are also perfect gifts given at a lingerie shower. It is the job of the hostess to plan a party that compliments both the theme and her guests. Be sure when several showers are planned, the guest list is different for each one so no one ends up feeling obligated to attend and buy several shower gifts, as well as a wedding gift. When the bride lives in a small town or community it is considerate to suggest people join together to host one shower, rather than several small ones. Showers are almost always informal gatherings with a simple menu and often only include cake, mints and punch. The hostess issues invitations by telephone, mail, or in person. It is considered in poor taste to invite people who do not personally know the bride, although, they may be friends of her family or fianc. However, etiquette for the 90's allows exceptions to every rule. A shower may be the time, chosen by the mother of the groom, for instance, to bring family and close friends to meet her prospective daughter-in-law. Showers are not times to call in social obligations. During the shower, games are played for fun and entertainment. You can find notebook style, pads of games to play at your local card shop or dream up your own. Ideas include, a small basket of kitchen utensils with 15 to 20 items, shown to the guests for 30 seconds, then removing the basket and asking them to write down everything they remember seeing. Writing the full, soon to be married name of the bride, across the top of a page, and seeing how many words can be made from the name in four or five minutes is another popular choice. Of course, in both instances, the person with the highest number wins the prize. Be sure to have a couple extra gifts on hand for those times when two or more are the winners. It is also fun to give each guest a clothes pin, to clip on their lapel, with instructions they are not to cross their legs during the party. If caught crossing their legs, the person catching them, gets their clothes pin. The one left holding the most pins at the end of the party, wins a prize. One further point needs to be made concerning the guest list for a shower invitation. The thoughtful bride, who has planned a formal wedding, also sees to it, if possible, that people not invited to the wedding, are not put in the position of being invited to a shower. Every guest will bring a gift. It would be in very poor taste to ask someone to bring a gift for a bride who has not chosen to invite that individual to her wedding. Traditionally, shower gifts are smaller and rather less expensive than wedding gifts. As a courtesy to family and friends, it is a good idea for the couple to register their preferences in the gift registry department of their favorite store. If you have ever tried to decide on just the perfect gift for someone, and didn't have a clue as to their likes and dislike, you will understand the thoughtfulness of a gift registry. Be sure to include small, inexpensive items, such as kitchen towels, wooden spoons, or hot pads, as well as larger items, such as blenders, toasters, bread makers, and coffee machines. Elderly guests may be on a fixed income, and a very limited budget, but also appreciate knowing the gift they buy is something truly desired and appreciated. Thus, the purpose of registering small, inexpensive items. And last, but hardly least, a mention of sending thank you cards, (also see "How to Write a Thank You Card") must be included in our discussion of bridal showers. At one time, notes were not considered necessary when you thanked someone in person. Today, with showers being larger and guests busier, a personal note is the only way to make sure sincere appreciation is expressed. A unique idea for sending thank you cards begins as the guests arrive and register for a door prize by filling out her name and mailing address on "thank you" envelopes. The door prize winner is drawn at the end of the shower from the envelopes which are then given to the bride. This enables the bride to more quickly send out her thank you cards, and eliminates returns due to incorrect addresses. For more information on this and other related topics see Ask Fran OurMarriage.com Home > Planning your wedding > Pre-wedding parties > Bridal Showers OurMarriage.com respects your privacy. See our privacy policy Unique Wedding Ideas: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Submit your own unique wedding Idea. Wedding Customs || Ask Fran || Forum || Wedding Planner || Wedding Etiquette Unique Wedding Ideas || Planning Your Wedding || Newsletter || Honeymoon || Home © 1998- 2005 OurMarriage.com All Rights Reserved. 360 Wedding Invitations- Click here Infant & Children's Specialty Appare l Christening Gowns and more. 78 page fully printable & customizable wedding planner for only $4.95 No ads or annoying borders. This planner has a simple and clean look that you can customize to your own liking. Print as many pages as you need! Plus! Download 125 additional unique wedding ideas not posted on our website... Free with planner! Click here "Brides Against Breast Cancer" Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation launches National Wedding Gown Collection Drive. Click here