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SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

AJsMommy122 Posted: Jun 07, 2005 08:43 PM+

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Posted: Jun 07, 2005 08:43 PM

SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

What do you usually buy for people?

1 big item or lots of little things ( like a set/gift basket of stuff) ?

What do you prefer to get?

suven Posted: Jun 07, 2005 09:01 PM+

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Posted: Jun 07, 2005 09:01 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I give sets of stuff. towel set, kitchen utensil set, set of crystal...

I'm not a '1 item' kind a gal

july06bride Posted: Jun 07, 2005 09:19 PM+

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Posted: Jun 07, 2005 09:19 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

1 big gift

orchid24 Posted: Jun 07, 2005 09:21 PM+

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Posted: Jun 07, 2005 09:21 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

depends... whatever's on their registry i give. i usu for gifts i like giving lots of little things.

jeanla4c Posted: Jun 07, 2005 10:30 PM+

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Posted: Jun 07, 2005 10:30 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

Depends....but let me just say one of the best shower gifts I got was a bunch of random things off my registry put together..stuff people probably wouldn't end up buying (of course from a very recent bride!)

hmpena Posted: Jun 07, 2005 10:53 PM+

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Posted: Jun 07, 2005 10:53 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

It depends on what's on the registry. I usually end up buying knives and silverware since it's something the couple will use often.

dpli Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:06 AM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:06 AM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I usually have an idea of how much I want to spend and then buy according to that amount. So if there is one large item that fits the amount, I get that, otherwise I get a bunch of smaller things for that amount.

TreAnt425 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:09 AM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:09 AM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I usually look at what is on the registry and what item fits best with what I had planned on spending.

Stacey04 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:10 AM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:10 AM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

Posted by dpli

I usually have an idea of how much I want to spend and then buy according to that amount. So if there is one large item that fits the amount, I get that, otherwise I get a bunch of smaller things for that amount.

I do the same, but it also depends what is left b/c I am a one of those late buyers.

For my friends shower that just passed, I got her 4 baking pans, then the 'accessories', measuring cups, cookie spatula, cookie cutters, then put flour, white and brown sugar, vanilla extract, sprinkles, choc chips, a few other things.

And I made a small dessert cookbook. It was the best gift I've ever given

And so much fun to make!

JCMsGirl05 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:15 AM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:15 AM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I usually go outside the box and away from the registry and gift a theme of gifts...

AtticaQT Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:18 AM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 10:18 AM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I've done both - it depends on the person I usually make baskets for people that I am closer with.

BriBri529 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 11:42 AM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 11:42 AM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I'd rather buy and receive the bigger gift, because most people like to buy the little things . ..

Soon2BMrsA Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:05 PM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:05 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I usually give 1 big gift because its easier, but for my shower my sisters put together a huge bag of all the little things (esp kitchen stuff) and i loved it, cuz its stuff that I would've had to buy anyway.

Janice Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:14 PM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:14 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I always try and go in on a big item with another person. that way my amount is doubled and I can afford to get an even bigger item off registry

Kerrycec Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:23 PM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:23 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I'm sorry, but I always buy of the registry. I know even though some gifts I liked, it better for the couple to get them something they want

Donna Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:37 PM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:37 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

It depends on how well I know the bride - if not so well I just go off the registry If I do know her well then I usually try to get her something special but that I know she likes (Tiffany vase, candlesticks, etc)

hmm8191 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:51 PM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:51 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

Posted by jeanla4c

Depends....but let me just say one of the best shower gifts I got was a bunch of random things off my registry put together..stuff people probably wouldn't end up buying (of course from a very recent bride!)

I did this once, lots of little things, and it got rave reviews.

m&m Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:56 PM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 01:56 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

I will usually buy 1 fairly big/medium size gift from the registry, then get creative with some little stuff too. For one friend who registered for a george forman grill, I got that and made a basket of marinades that I know she and her FI would like.

Goldi1021 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 02:47 PM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 02:47 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

Well I like both ideas. We chose a lot of OXO utensils/gadgets that in and of themselves arent that costly. I think it may be nice to receive a bunch of them at once. I give gifts like that - it shows creativity.

exotica776 Posted: Jun 08, 2005 02:56 PM+

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Posted: Jun 08, 2005 02:56 PM

Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??

i LOVE to buy a ton of 'little' things. I love making gift baskets and making it look pretty with the wrapping and ribbon etc. i go by cost as well, if there arent enough smallish items to fill a decent size basket, then i will get one big item, but that is why i buy early so i have the opportunity to do this!