Reader Gifts

BlushandBashful Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:05 AM

Reader Gifts

What are you getting your readers? I have 2 guys and 1 girl. I think the guys are easy (cuff links, money clip, etc.) but have NO idea what to get my female reader. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Soon2BMrsJoeBear Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:08 AM

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what about a spa treatment?

BlushandBashful Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:14 AM

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Posted by Soon2BMrsJoeBear

what about a spa treatment?

Ummm...NOT in the budget.

I've never actually been given a present when I was a reader in the past. I just wanted to give a little something to make them feel acknowledged.

chris1082 Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:16 AM

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Would a gift card for the girls be too generic? Like an amex one or one to a store they like?

I think I might do this

HSsweethearts Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:20 AM

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I got a really personal gift when I was a reader for a close friend. They gave me a small teddy bear that related to an inside joke and a gift card (I think $25) to the Disney Store since I am a Disney fanatic.

How about a Barnes and Noble gift card since they're your 'reader'..or a silver gift item from exclusively weddings or things remembered. They have nice inexpensive gifts - bookmarks, compacts, picture frames, etc

Tink1118 Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:21 AM

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The Things Remembered idea is great! Or if you are looking for something inexpensive maybe a nice bottle of wine and a heartfelt card?

Soon2BMrsJoeBear Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:22 AM

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Posted by HSsweethearts

I got a really personal gift when I was a reader for a close friend. They gave me a small teddy bear that related to an inside joke and a gift card (I think $25) to the Disney Store since I am a Disney fanatic.

How about a Barnes and Noble gift card since they're your 'reader'..or a silver gift item from exclusively weddings or things remembered. They have nice inexpensive gifts - bookmarks, compacts, picture frames, etc

I like the bookmark idea! Very cute and thoughtful!

kimmaymb20 Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:29 AM

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I got DH's aunt a mug, a set of teas and a box of chocolates

And my aunt and uncle we bought a bottle of wine, 2 wine glasses and a box of chocolates.

Most of the stuff was from the christmas tree shoppe.

itbroi805 Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:32 AM

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we're going to give them a corsage, and were thinking either a gift card or maybe like a vera bradley makeup bag or little clutch or something in the $20 range.

BlushandBashful Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:42 AM

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Posted by itbroi805

we're going to give them a corsage, and were thinking either a gift card or maybe like a vera bradley makeup bag or little clutch or something in the $20 range.

This is PERFECT! Already doing the corsage thing, but the Vera Bradley bag is exactly what I had in mind. Thanks!

jilliebean84 Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:45 AM

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VB was actually the runner up idea for our female reader. We went with a gorgeous set of Woodstock wind chimes instead.

FutureJOC Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:46 AM

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Maybe a nice bottle of wine if she's a wine drinker?

justnicethings Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:48 AM

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I know you said spa treatment is out of the budget, but what about a gift certificate for a mani/pedi from her local nail salon. That usually runs around $20.

evita2781 Posted: Mar 30, 2011 11:56 AM

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Posted by itbroi805

we're going to give them a corsage, and were thinking either a gift card or maybe like a vera bradley makeup bag or little clutch or something in the $20 range.

i like this idea!

IrishAli Posted: Mar 30, 2011 12:20 PM

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I got bracelets at Macy's on sale

smilesjc81 Posted: Mar 30, 2011 01:03 PM

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NICE BOX OF GODIVA CHOCOLATES

CantWait2Wed Posted: Mar 30, 2011 01:06 PM

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I really think the idea of gifts for readers is borderline ridiculous. Aren't they supposed to be very close friends or family that are honored to be part of your day? With that said I am getting them a corsage and maybe a bottle of wine-nothing major.

jilliebean84 Posted: Mar 30, 2011 01:10 PM

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Posted by CantWait2Wed

I really think the idea of gifts for readers is borderline ridiculous. Aren't they supposed to be very close friends or family that are honored to be part of your day? With that said I am getting them a corsage and maybe a bottle of wine-nothing major.

While neither of my sisters did gifts for their readers and that was fine, our readers traveled here an extra day early to attend our Thursday rehearsal, so it was nice to give them something to show our appreciation that they extended their trip.