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Friends, family, and neighbors often share in the excitement by taking a housewarming gift to the new homeowners. But what should you give? The answer depends partly on how well you know the recipients, and if you have insight into their personal tastes and preferences, their needs and wants. For your closest friends, housewarming gifts can be personal, humorous, and special, while for new neighbors or acquaintances you may want to make more generic gift choices. Housewarming gifts are the one type of gift that needn't always be formally gift wrapped. After all, plants, gift baskets, and other large items are difficult and unwieldy to wrap in gift paper. Instead, consider using tulle fabric or netting, clear cellophane, or even just a colorful bow to adorn your gift. Be sure to include a handwritten welcome card, and whenever possible, personally take the gift to the home and officially "warm" it with your good wishes. Whatever your gift choice, make is something appropriate for you and for the recipients. There's nothing more discouraging than to receive a huge Victorian swan planter when your entire home is black and white contemporary. It's better receive something predictible rather than something inappropriate. Here are our favorite -- and not so favorite -- gift ideas for housewarmings... The Good Give Something Classic Simple beauty never goes out of style. A silver picture frame, a cut crystal bud vase, or a beautiful clock are objects that can fit into almost any home. Make it special by buying it in your friend's favorite store, or go all out and shop at Tiffany, Neiman Marcus, or other specialty store. For an extra touch, fill the frame with a personal photo, place a rose in the bud vase, or engrave the object with the move-in date. Add to a Collection Choose an object that your friends can add to a treasured collection -- things like an antique tin, a white ironstone bowl, or a silver napkin ring are possibilities for some collectors. Then add a little something extra to the gift... perhaps a mini box of truffles inside the tin, some wonderful tea in the ironstone bowl, or a small bouquet of flowers cinched with the napkin ring. Gift Baskets Choose a theme appropriate for your recipients and have fun putting together something creative. Just choose a themed container, several appropriate pieces to place inside, and tie it all up in cellophane and a pretty bow. Use package shred or crinkled tissue to cushion the items if necessary. -- Gardening Bucket with garden tools, gloves, seeds, pruners, and gardening magazines -- Just Add Water with a vase, stem cutters, floral design book, and a big bunch of fresh flowers -- Paint Party in a Paint Tray with paint rollers, brushes, drop cloths, tape, 5 in 1 Tool -- Starter Tool Box with tape measure, hammer, screwdriver, pliers, and assorted nails -- Picture Hanging Kit with picture hangers and wire, nails, tape measure, level, and plumb line -- Dinner Kit with a casserole, plates, utensils, paper cups, and a bottle of sparkling cider -- Emergency Chocolate Kit for incurable chocoholics -- a candy tin or a basket, and a variety of chocolate candy, truffles, cookies, or freshly baked goods made of -- you guessed it -- chocolate ! Make Something Special Gif the gift of yourself by presenting something you've made. Perhaps a flavored vinegar, shaped topiary, painted welcome sign, fireplace starters, a flower arrangement or an Easy Fruit Arrangment . Toasting Flutes Add to their wedding crystal, or choose unique toasting flutes especially for the occasion. Tie the stems with pretty bows, and include a bottle of bubbly to toast your friends in their new home. Bridal Registry Newly married couples can be easy to shop for since you may still be able to choose items from their wedding registry. If the registered gifts have all been given, you can look it over for clues to their chosen color scheme and style preference, then make appropriate gift choices that will fit into their decor. Consider placemats to go with their china, an additional setting or two of everyday dishes, or an alternate choice of colored glassware. 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Illustrated Horsewatching by Desmond Morris Average Customer Review: Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Used & new from $13.99 ironclad otter's comments: This illustrated book by noted behaviorist Desmond Morris is great for beginners... it explains many of the how's and why's of horse behavior. 2. The Man from Snowy River DVD ~ Tom Burlinson (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $14.98 Buy new : $11.24 You Save : $3.74(25%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $5.84 ironclad otter's comments: The two Snowy River films are my absolute favorite horse movies of all time, well worth a look. 3. Return to Snowy River DVD ~ Tom Burlinson (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $14.99 Buy new : $11.24 You Save : $3.75(25%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $8.74 ironclad otter's comments: The sequel is almost better than the original... I can't say enough good things about the Snowy River films. 4. El Caballo: The Wild Horses of North America DVD (DVD) List Price: $24.95 Buy new : $24.95 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $14.92 ironclad otter's comments: This interesting DVD examines the origins of the horse as a species, and the role of wild horses in our modern world. Since wild horses are my own favorite subject, I recommend it highly! 5. Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership by Mark Rashid (Paperback- May 2000) Average Customer Review: List Price: $16.00 Buy new : $11.20 You Save : $4.80(30%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $9.35 ironclad otter's comments: This author has produced a number of great books which entertain with anecdotes and teach about natural horsemanship at the same time. 6. 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Natural Horse-Man-Ship: Six Keys to a Natural Horse-Human Relationship by Pat Parelli (Paperback) Average Customer Review: List Price: $17.95 Buy new : $12.21 You Save : $5.74(32%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $11.78 ironclad otter's comments: A great basic illustrated guide to natural horse training from Pat Parelli. 9. The Black Stallion DVD ~ Kelly Reno (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $14.94 Buy new : $11.95 You Save : $2.99(20%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $4.00 ironclad otter's comments: This film is an old favorite, and the sequel's pretty fabulous, too. 10. The Black Stallion Returns DVD ~ Kelly Reno (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $14.95 Buy new : $13.46 You Save : $1.49(10%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $5.45 11. Seabiscuit (Widescreen Edition) DVD ~ Jeff Bridges (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $14.98 Buy new : $11.98 You Save : $3.00(20%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $1.75 ironclad otter's comments: The littlest big horse in racing. This film is absolutely wonderful, and I think it'll become a real classic down the line. 12. Hidalgo (Widescreen Edition) DVD ~ Viggo Mortensen (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $29.99 Buy new : $23.99 You Save : $6.00(20%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $5.99 ironclad otter's comments: A fun film with plenty of excitement, and a nice endorsement of the heart of America's mustangs. 13. Brumby: Horse Run Wild - Horses Down Under VHS ~ Brumby-Horse Run Wild (VHS Tape) Average Customer Review: Availability: Currently unavailable ironclad otter's comments: A cool docu on Australia's wild brumbies: their history, and the current threats they face. 14. Black Beauty DVD ~ Sean Bean (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $9.97 Buy new : $9.97 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $1.97 ironclad otter's comments: Horses... Sean Bean... what's not to like? 15. Flash VHS (VHS Tape) Average Customer Review: List Price: $9.99 Buy new : $9.49 You Save : $0.50(5%) Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 5 weeks Used & new from $9.49 ironclad otter's comments: Okay, so it's maybe aimed at a younger age than me, but I still love this film. Seeing Lucas Black in a horse movie is pretty great. 16. Phar Lap VHS ~ Tom Burlinson (VHS Tape) Average Customer Review: Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Used & new from $21.95 ironclad otter's comments: Snowy River's Burlinson in a terrific movie about Australia's greatest racehorse. 17. Danny VHS (VHS Tape) Average Customer Review: Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Used & new from $11.95 ironclad otter's comments: I remember watching this movie when I was a kid (over and over and over)... I think it stands the test of time pretty well. 18. Horse Illustrated [Magazine Subscription] 12 issues/12 months Average Customer Review: Cover Price: $47.88 Buy new : $12.00 You Save : $35.88(75%) Availability: The first issue should arrive in 6-10 weeks. Here's why ironclad otter's comments: Magazines are a gift that keeps on giving. This one has lots of information for both western and english riders, as well as general horse care and health info. 19. Equus [Magazine Subscription] 12 issues/12 months Average Customer Review: Cover Price: $47.88 Buy new : $10.00 You Save : $37.88(79%) Availability: The first issue should arrive in 6-10 weeks. Here's why ironclad otter's comments: This magazine is more on the thinky side: there's a lot of medical and behavioral information, and it's more about horse care and psychology than the latest in riding apparel. 20. The Saddle Club - The First Adventure DVD (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $12.98 Buy new : $10.38 You Save : $2.60(20%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $7.25 ironclad otter's comments: This is aimed at teens and pre-teens, but I can't get enough of it! Strangely, this movie is a collection of clips from the series and is not actual episodes of the show. 21. The Saddle Club - Adventures at Pine Hollow DVD (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $12.98 Buy new : $10.38 You Save : $2.60(20%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $7.23 ironclad otter's comments: Seriously, I'm in my 20s and I'm some kind of Saddle Club addict. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not... 22. The Silver Stallion DVD (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $14.98 Buy new : $11.98 You Save : $3.00(20%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $8.51 ironclad otter's comments: Not a bad little movie, with Russell Crowe (...naked) and some really nice horse footage. 23. Running Free DVD (DVD) Average Customer Review: List Price: $19.94 Buy new : $17.95 You Save : $1.99(10%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $8.96 24. Horses for Dummies by Audrey Pavia (Paperback) Average Customer Review: List Price: $21.99 Buy new : $14.95 You Save : $7.04(32%) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Used & new from $3.29 ironclad otter's comments: In the great "...for Dummies" tradition, this book lays out a lot of information about horses, ownership, riding, and other topics in a way that's easy to understand. A great place to start. 25. 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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. 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Enter coupon code 1057301965 when checking out. Questions? Contact LunarLandOwner.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Bottle Of Wine Glass from The Lighter Side Co. ($10.98) If you limit yourself to "just one glass" of wine to relax, you better make it this glass! Giant glass goblet holds an entire bottle of your favorite vintage--it's a wine lover's dream come true! Memorable gifts that delight, entertain and amuse. Since 1914! Questions? Contact The Lighter Side Co. . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Monogrammed Toilet Paper from Wishingfish.com ($17.95) The ultimate gift for the host/ hostess that has everything! Each sheet displays the initial of your choice. Fun for housewarmings or as an accent for the guest bathroom. Set of two individually shrink-wrapped rolls. Questions? Contact Wishingfish.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Simpsons Duff Beer Can with Playing Cards Rix Products from WickedCoolStuff.com ($8.95) A fun gift for fans of The Simpsons! The top comes off this oversized Duff Beer can and reveals a deck of Simpsons themed playing cards! 5% OFF your first order! Coupon Code: FG555 Questions? Contact WickedCoolStuff.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Ambient Orb Ambient Devices from Convenient Gadgets ($149.95) The Ambient Orb is a glass ball that changes colors to inform you on changes such as the weather, the stockmarket, and so on. New Products Added -click on- [More Gifts from this store]. 10% discount for FindGift shoppers. Coupon code : Found Gift Questions? Contact Convenient Gadgets . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Wine Guy Wine Holder by HaysCash from Sundog Company ($45.00) This Whimsical Wine Guy would love to keep your drinks at hand. Made from all hand-forged & formed steel, he is a must have for all your dinner parties. Also available, Wine Girl, Wine Cowboy & more. Free shipping on all orders over $65. Free personalized gift cards. Questions? Contact Sundog Company . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Guy on the Go from CookiePots ($45.00) Finally, a man's kit that has all the items a guy REALLY needs to survive his hectic day. Durable metal carrier has: disposable camera, flashlight, deoderant, phone card, breath mints and more. Perfect for guys of all ages. Visit CookiePots.com for delightfully different gifts. Same day shipping on orders placed M-F before 2:00PM EST. Questions? Contact CookiePots . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Cabo Wabo (by Sammy Hagar) Blanco Tequila Mexico from Send.com ($86.00) No aging. Direct from distillation. Express delivery of Tequila gifts and more to offices and homes worldwide. All gifts are delivered with a message card and can be set for delayed delivery. Orders must be placed by 1:00 PM EST for next day delivery. Questions? Contact Send.com . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Danger Men Cooking Holster with Hot Sauce from Cooks Corner ($16.99) Don't let your sauce get lost! This rugged, black nylon holster comes with a 7fl oz bottle of Tough Guy Hot Sauce. Velcro closure attaches easily to your belt. The Nation's Largest Kitchen Store! Over 10,000 kitchen items. Free Shipping on orders over $99. Questions? Contact Cooks Corner . Add to Gift Bookmarks Add to Registry [ More Gifts from this store ] [ People Who Liked This Gift Also Liked ] [ Report Error ] Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | viewing 1 - 10 of 26 gift ideas found Bosses Day Oct 16, 2005 24 Shopping Days Left Bosses Day Gift Ideas Sweetest Day Oct 15 Halloween Oct 31 More Holidays Seasonal Gifts Wedding Gift Ideas Anniversary Gift Ideas Autumn Theme See this month's Top 20 Gift Ideas Gift Helpers » Anniversary Gifts » Flower Meanings » Monthly Flowers » Monthly Birthstones » Signs of the Zodiac » Additional Resources FindGift.com Newsletter Sign up to receive seasonal and unique gift ideas via email. Email Address Merchant Login | Add Your Products to FindGift.com | Press Room | FAQs | Contact FindGift.com Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Site Map © 1997-2005, Registry Online, Inc. FindGift.com and its logo are trademarks of Registry Online, Inc.