its in my essay to get into honors english
For example, for my 12th birthday she bought me a picture with purple flowers and sweet swirls for my bedroom that says “Believe in yourself and the magic will happen”.
Can you check my grammer please?
It is a bit of a run on. Also, there needs to be a comma before the quotes and the period at the and needs to be inside the quotes. Consider this revision.
For example, for my 12th birthday she bought me a picture for my bedroom. It shows purple flowers, sweet swirls, and it says, "Believe in yourself and the magic will happen."
Reply:It is grammar.
Reply:For example, for my 12th birthday she bought me a picture with purple flowers and sweet swirls for my bedroom that says “Believe in yourself and the magic will happen”.
I think it might be "For my twelfth birthday, she bought me..."
Reply:I'll check your spelling too. It's "grammar."
Reply:[It is a bit of a run on. Also, there needs to be a comma before the quotes and the period at the and needs to be inside the quotes.]
Consider this revision:
For example, ON my 12th birthday she bought me a picture for my bedroom. It's a lovely display of purple flowers and sweet swirls, paired with the quote, "Believe in yourself and the magic will happen."
Reply:If you can't spell grammar you shouldn't be in an honors english program.
Reply:Firstly, it's grammar*, not grammer.
I would put ...a picture for my bedroom...
'Believe in yourself, and the magic will happen'
Reply:For example, for my twelfth birthday, she bought me a picture with purple flowers and sweet swirls for my bedroom which reads “Believe in yourself and the magic will happen”.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
How to get a man to be romantic again, you know, act like he cares?
So my boyfriend and I have been together for over 2 years, have lived together a year and a half and have recently bought a home together and i know he has picked out a ring, but who knows when that is going to happen. Anyway everything is so great, but he is so unromantic and caring like how he used to be in the beginning. I mean I know that stuff fades and it shouldnt be important but hello I am a woman and i need love and affection and attention and occasionally flowers for no reason.
Can someone help me, is there a way to encourage this behavior in him, or do I just have to learn to only get special treatment on my birthday. and if thats the case how should I go about letting go of my romantic expections????????
How to get a man to be romantic again, you know, act like he cares?
Oh gosh... if there is a good answer I really want to know too. I had the same problem.... *guys*
Can someone help me, is there a way to encourage this behavior in him, or do I just have to learn to only get special treatment on my birthday. and if thats the case how should I go about letting go of my romantic expections????????
How to get a man to be romantic again, you know, act like he cares?
Oh gosh... if there is a good answer I really want to know too. I had the same problem.... *guys*
What would u do to own woman heart?
U WILL PLEASE HER?
BUY HER ALOT OF FLOWERS?
REMEMBER HER BIRTHDAY / THE DAY U SAY I LOVE U TO HER?
LAUGH AT HER JOKES?
What would u do to own woman heart?
The question is can man own woman's heart now a days?Do they really need us?
Reply:Be true, honest and loyal. No cheating, no abuse, only true love. Do little things for her - my boyfriend/husband always bought me flowers on Friday and always told me that he loved me before he left the house, and did so until the moment he died. Think about it.
Reply:The funny thing about Women %26amp; Men is...It really doesn't take much to win a Woman's heart.
A Woman needs to know that YOU are truly her Man and no one Else. A Woman needs to feel special by her Man NOT only in the bedroom..but in public. As a Man...Spoil your woman with love, kisses, touching, roses, romantic outings, or just calling her @work for no reason other than to say, "I..not only love you..but am here to stay". A Woman needs to be reminded that she is your number #1 above all.
Material things can be bought at anytime, however, in time, it would become nothing more than old things you've purchased. BUT..A strong Man Loving His Woman, Holding her, caressing her body, allowing her to be who she is..WELL..YOU JUST CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON THAT!!
Do this..I promise you...That woman will have breakfast, lunch and dinner waiting at your beckon call. That woman will be skipping, smiling and become a non-stop chatterbox..WHY? Because...she's in Love.
Reply:you owns a woman's heart whent you totally please her in all things. that is never ever gonna be possible. no woman is ever satisfied. therefore there is nothing you can do to own a woman's heart.
Reply:pick wild flowers while having a picnic which you made for her. Its not the money you spend its the time and effort you put into making your partner feel like the most important girl in the world.
BUY HER ALOT OF FLOWERS?
REMEMBER HER BIRTHDAY / THE DAY U SAY I LOVE U TO HER?
LAUGH AT HER JOKES?
What would u do to own woman heart?
The question is can man own woman's heart now a days?Do they really need us?
Reply:Be true, honest and loyal. No cheating, no abuse, only true love. Do little things for her - my boyfriend/husband always bought me flowers on Friday and always told me that he loved me before he left the house, and did so until the moment he died. Think about it.
Reply:The funny thing about Women %26amp; Men is...It really doesn't take much to win a Woman's heart.
A Woman needs to know that YOU are truly her Man and no one Else. A Woman needs to feel special by her Man NOT only in the bedroom..but in public. As a Man...Spoil your woman with love, kisses, touching, roses, romantic outings, or just calling her @work for no reason other than to say, "I..not only love you..but am here to stay". A Woman needs to be reminded that she is your number #1 above all.
Material things can be bought at anytime, however, in time, it would become nothing more than old things you've purchased. BUT..A strong Man Loving His Woman, Holding her, caressing her body, allowing her to be who she is..WELL..YOU JUST CAN'T PUT A PRICE ON THAT!!
Do this..I promise you...That woman will have breakfast, lunch and dinner waiting at your beckon call. That woman will be skipping, smiling and become a non-stop chatterbox..WHY? Because...she's in Love.
Reply:you owns a woman's heart whent you totally please her in all things. that is never ever gonna be possible. no woman is ever satisfied. therefore there is nothing you can do to own a woman's heart.
Reply:pick wild flowers while having a picnic which you made for her. Its not the money you spend its the time and effort you put into making your partner feel like the most important girl in the world.
Spanish help please? ( Spanish people only plz)?
I'm writing a story for my writing class and i need some translations on some words..
( english to spanish spelling)
1 2 3-
Thank you-
Bye-
Stop-
go-
leave-
i love you-
money-
food-
house-
land-
jobs/work-
school-
baby-
help!!-
water-
clothes-
dress-
fruit-
car-
ticket-
passport-
letter-
diary-
cat-
pool-
I miss you-
love-
boy-
girl-
father-
brother-
aunt-
birthday-
party-
cake-
flowers-
flag-
store-
Hello-
Have a nice day-
come again!-
crops-
farm-
English book-
English-
And thats about it! sorry that it was alot! please just write the spelling tanslations in spanish for me! thank you so much!!
Spanish help please? ( Spanish people only plz)?
1 2 3- Uno, dos, tres
Thank you- Gracias
Bye- Adios
Stop- Para
go- Ve
leave- Vete
i love you- Te quiero/ Te amo
money- Dinero
food- Comida
house- Casa
land- Tierra
jobs/work- Trabajo/s
school- Escuela
baby- Bebe
help!!- Ayuda
water- Agua
clothes- Ropa
dress- Vestido
fruit- Fruta
car- Coche/Carro
ticket- Entrada
passport- Pasaporte
letter- Carta/Letra
diary- As in dairy product: Lacteo
cat- Gato
pool- Piscina
I miss you- Te extra?o/ Te echo de menos
love- Amor
boy- Ni?o
girl- Ni?a
father- Padre
brother- Hermano
aunt- Tia
birthday- Cumplea?os
party- Fiesta
cake- Pastel
flowers- Flores
flag- Bandera
store- Tienda
Hello- Hola
Have a nice day- Que tengas un buen día
come again!- Regresa!
crops- Cosechas
farm- Granja
English book- Libro de ingles
English- Ingles
Reply:BECKY V: Nice work copying and pasting Kalikina's answer. It's so obvious.
Reply:www.freetranslation.com
Reply:1 2 3-uno, dos, tres
Thank you-gracious
Bye-adios
Stop-
go-ir
leave-
i love you-
money-
food-
house-casa
land-
jobs/work-
school-escuela
baby-
help!!-
water-agua
clothes-ropa
dress-
fruit-
car-caro
ticket-
passport-
letter-
diary-
cat-
pool-
I miss you-
love-
boy-
girl-
father-
brother-
aunt-
birthday-
party-fiesta
cake-
flowers-
flag-
store-
Hello-hola
Have a nice day-
come again!-
crops-
farm-
English book-libro de ingles
English-ingles
im just in spanish 1...so thats all I know sorry
Reply:1 2 3- UNO DOS TRES
Thank you- GRACIAS
Bye- ADIOS
Stop-PARAR
go-DALE OR FUE
leave- SALIR
i love you- TE AMO/TE QUIERO
money-DINERO
food-COMIDA
house-CASA
land-TIERRA
jobs/work-TRABAJO
school-ESCUELA
baby-BEBE
help!!-AYUDA
water-AGUA
clothes-ROPA
dress-VESTIDO
fruit-FRUTA
car-CARRO
letter-NOTA
cat-GATO
pool-PISCINA
I miss you-TE EXTRANO
love-AMOR
boy-CHICO
girl-CHICA
father-PADRE/PAPA
brother-HERMANO
aunt-TIA/TITI
birthday-CUMPLEANOS
party-FIESTA
cake-PASTEL
flowers-FLORES
flag-BANDERA
store-TIENDA
Hello-HOLA
Have a nice day- TIENE UN DIA BUEN
come again!-VENGA OTRA VEZ!
farm-GRANJA
English book-LIBRO INGLES
English-INGLES
Reply:1 2 3-un dos tres
Thank you-gracias
Bye-adiós
Stop-parar
go-ir
leave-permiso
i love you-le amo
money-dinero
food-alimento
house-casa
land-tierra
jobs/work-empleos/trabajo
school-escuela
baby-bebé
help!!-socorro
water-echar agua
clothes-ropa
dress-vestido
fruit-fruta
car-coche
ticket-boleto
passport-pasaporte
letter-carta
diary-diario
cat-gato
pool-fondo
I miss you-Le echo de menos
love-amor
boy-muchacho
girl-muchacha
father-padre
brother-hermano
aunt-tía
birthday-cumplea?os
party-partido
cake-pastel
flowers-flores
flag-bandera
store-tienda
Hello-Hola
Have a nice day-Tienen un día agradable
come again!-?venga otra vez
crops-cosechas
farm-granja
English book-Libro inglés
English-Inglés
Reply:here the answer iz
1 2 3- Uno, dos, tres
Thank you- Gracias
Bye- Adios
Stop- Para
go- Ve
leave- Vete
i love you- Te quiero/ Te amo
money- Dinero
food- Comida
house- Casa
land- Tierra
jobs/work- Trabajo/s
school- Escuela
baby- Bebe
help!!- Ayuda
water- Agua
clothes- Ropa
dress- Vestido
fruit- Fruta
car- Coche/Carro
ticket- Entrada
passport- Pasaporte
letter- Carta/Letra
diary- As in dairy product: Lacteo
cat- Gato
pool- Piscina
I miss you- Te extra?o/ Te echo de menos
love- Amor
boy- Ni?o
girl- Ni?a
father- Padre
brother- Hermano
aunt- Tia
birthday- Cumplea?os
party- Fiesta
cake- Pastel
flowers- Flores
flag- Bandera
store- Tienda
Hello- Hola
Have a nice day- Que tengas un buen día
come again!- Regresa!
crops- Cosechas
farm- Granja
English book- Libro de ingles
English- Ingles
or go 2........
www.freetranslation.com
Reply:1, 2, 3, - Uno, dos, tres
Thank you - Gracias
Bye - Chao
Stop - Parar
Go - Ir
Leave - Salir
I love you - Te amo
Money - Dinero
Food - Comida
House - Casa
Land - Tierra
Jobs/Work - Trabajo
School - Escuela
Baby - Bebé
Help!! - ??Ayúda!!
Water - Agua
Clothes - Ropa
Dress - Vestido
Fruit - Fruta
Car - Carro
Ticket - Boleto
Passport - Pasaporte
Letter - Carta
Diary - Diario
Cat - Gato
Pool - Piscina
I miss you - Te extra?o
Love - Amor
Boy - Chico
Girl - Chica
Father - Padre
Brother - Hermano
Aunt - Tía
Birthday - Cumplea?os
Party - Fiesta
Cake - Pastel
Flowers - Flores
Flag - Bandera
Store - Tienda
Hello - Hola
Have a nice day - Tiene un día buen
Come again! - ?Vuelva!
Crops - Cultivos
Farm - Granja
English book - Libro de inglés
English - Inglés
Reply:1 2 3- Uno, dos, tres...
Thank you- gracias
Bye- adios
Stop- parar (to stop) or alto (trafic)
go- ir
leave- dejar
i love you- te amo
money- dinero
food- comida
house- casa
land- tierra
jobs/work- trabajo
school- escuela
baby- bebe
help!!- ayuda!!!!
water- agua
clothes- ropa
dress- vestido (to dress= vestir )
fruit- fruta
car- carro
ticket- boleto (well we say ticket as well)
passport- pasaporte
letter- carta
diary- diario
cat- gato
pool- alberca
I miss you- te extra?o
love- amor or (to love= amar)
boy- Ni?o (but we say "chico")
girl- Ni?o (or "chica")
father- padre
brother- hermano
aunt- tia
birthday- cumplea?os
party- fiesta
cake- pastel
flowers- flores
flag- bandera
store- tienda
Hello- hola
Have a nice day- que tengas buen dia
come again!- venga otra vez "but you can say 'vuelva pronto'
crops- cultivos
farm- granja
English book- libro de ingles
English- ingles
( english to spanish spelling)
1 2 3-
Thank you-
Bye-
Stop-
go-
leave-
i love you-
money-
food-
house-
land-
jobs/work-
school-
baby-
help!!-
water-
clothes-
dress-
fruit-
car-
ticket-
passport-
letter-
diary-
cat-
pool-
I miss you-
love-
boy-
girl-
father-
brother-
aunt-
birthday-
party-
cake-
flowers-
flag-
store-
Hello-
Have a nice day-
come again!-
crops-
farm-
English book-
English-
And thats about it! sorry that it was alot! please just write the spelling tanslations in spanish for me! thank you so much!!
Spanish help please? ( Spanish people only plz)?
1 2 3- Uno, dos, tres
Thank you- Gracias
Bye- Adios
Stop- Para
go- Ve
leave- Vete
i love you- Te quiero/ Te amo
money- Dinero
food- Comida
house- Casa
land- Tierra
jobs/work- Trabajo/s
school- Escuela
baby- Bebe
help!!- Ayuda
water- Agua
clothes- Ropa
dress- Vestido
fruit- Fruta
car- Coche/Carro
ticket- Entrada
passport- Pasaporte
letter- Carta/Letra
diary- As in dairy product: Lacteo
cat- Gato
pool- Piscina
I miss you- Te extra?o/ Te echo de menos
love- Amor
boy- Ni?o
girl- Ni?a
father- Padre
brother- Hermano
aunt- Tia
birthday- Cumplea?os
party- Fiesta
cake- Pastel
flowers- Flores
flag- Bandera
store- Tienda
Hello- Hola
Have a nice day- Que tengas un buen día
come again!- Regresa!
crops- Cosechas
farm- Granja
English book- Libro de ingles
English- Ingles
Reply:BECKY V: Nice work copying and pasting Kalikina's answer. It's so obvious.
Reply:www.freetranslation.com
Reply:1 2 3-uno, dos, tres
Thank you-gracious
Bye-adios
Stop-
go-ir
leave-
i love you-
money-
food-
house-casa
land-
jobs/work-
school-escuela
baby-
help!!-
water-agua
clothes-ropa
dress-
fruit-
car-caro
ticket-
passport-
letter-
diary-
cat-
pool-
I miss you-
love-
boy-
girl-
father-
brother-
aunt-
birthday-
party-fiesta
cake-
flowers-
flag-
store-
Hello-hola
Have a nice day-
come again!-
crops-
farm-
English book-libro de ingles
English-ingles
im just in spanish 1...so thats all I know sorry
Reply:1 2 3- UNO DOS TRES
Thank you- GRACIAS
Bye- ADIOS
Stop-PARAR
go-DALE OR FUE
leave- SALIR
i love you- TE AMO/TE QUIERO
money-DINERO
food-COMIDA
house-CASA
land-TIERRA
jobs/work-TRABAJO
school-ESCUELA
baby-BEBE
help!!-AYUDA
water-AGUA
clothes-ROPA
dress-VESTIDO
fruit-FRUTA
car-CARRO
letter-NOTA
cat-GATO
pool-PISCINA
I miss you-TE EXTRANO
love-AMOR
boy-CHICO
girl-CHICA
father-PADRE/PAPA
brother-HERMANO
aunt-TIA/TITI
birthday-CUMPLEANOS
party-FIESTA
cake-PASTEL
flowers-FLORES
flag-BANDERA
store-TIENDA
Hello-HOLA
Have a nice day- TIENE UN DIA BUEN
come again!-VENGA OTRA VEZ!
farm-GRANJA
English book-LIBRO INGLES
English-INGLES
Reply:1 2 3-un dos tres
Thank you-gracias
Bye-adiós
Stop-parar
go-ir
leave-permiso
i love you-le amo
money-dinero
food-alimento
house-casa
land-tierra
jobs/work-empleos/trabajo
school-escuela
baby-bebé
help!!-socorro
water-echar agua
clothes-ropa
dress-vestido
fruit-fruta
car-coche
ticket-boleto
passport-pasaporte
letter-carta
diary-diario
cat-gato
pool-fondo
I miss you-Le echo de menos
love-amor
boy-muchacho
girl-muchacha
father-padre
brother-hermano
aunt-tía
birthday-cumplea?os
party-partido
cake-pastel
flowers-flores
flag-bandera
store-tienda
Hello-Hola
Have a nice day-Tienen un día agradable
come again!-?venga otra vez
crops-cosechas
farm-granja
English book-Libro inglés
English-Inglés
Reply:here the answer iz
1 2 3- Uno, dos, tres
Thank you- Gracias
Bye- Adios
Stop- Para
go- Ve
leave- Vete
i love you- Te quiero/ Te amo
money- Dinero
food- Comida
house- Casa
land- Tierra
jobs/work- Trabajo/s
school- Escuela
baby- Bebe
help!!- Ayuda
water- Agua
clothes- Ropa
dress- Vestido
fruit- Fruta
car- Coche/Carro
ticket- Entrada
passport- Pasaporte
letter- Carta/Letra
diary- As in dairy product: Lacteo
cat- Gato
pool- Piscina
I miss you- Te extra?o/ Te echo de menos
love- Amor
boy- Ni?o
girl- Ni?a
father- Padre
brother- Hermano
aunt- Tia
birthday- Cumplea?os
party- Fiesta
cake- Pastel
flowers- Flores
flag- Bandera
store- Tienda
Hello- Hola
Have a nice day- Que tengas un buen día
come again!- Regresa!
crops- Cosechas
farm- Granja
English book- Libro de ingles
English- Ingles
or go 2........
www.freetranslation.com
Reply:1, 2, 3, - Uno, dos, tres
Thank you - Gracias
Bye - Chao
Stop - Parar
Go - Ir
Leave - Salir
I love you - Te amo
Money - Dinero
Food - Comida
House - Casa
Land - Tierra
Jobs/Work - Trabajo
School - Escuela
Baby - Bebé
Help!! - ??Ayúda!!
Water - Agua
Clothes - Ropa
Dress - Vestido
Fruit - Fruta
Car - Carro
Ticket - Boleto
Passport - Pasaporte
Letter - Carta
Diary - Diario
Cat - Gato
Pool - Piscina
I miss you - Te extra?o
Love - Amor
Boy - Chico
Girl - Chica
Father - Padre
Brother - Hermano
Aunt - Tía
Birthday - Cumplea?os
Party - Fiesta
Cake - Pastel
Flowers - Flores
Flag - Bandera
Store - Tienda
Hello - Hola
Have a nice day - Tiene un día buen
Come again! - ?Vuelva!
Crops - Cultivos
Farm - Granja
English book - Libro de inglés
English - Inglés
Reply:1 2 3- Uno, dos, tres...
Thank you- gracias
Bye- adios
Stop- parar (to stop) or alto (trafic)
go- ir
leave- dejar
i love you- te amo
money- dinero
food- comida
house- casa
land- tierra
jobs/work- trabajo
school- escuela
baby- bebe
help!!- ayuda!!!!
water- agua
clothes- ropa
dress- vestido (to dress= vestir )
fruit- fruta
car- carro
ticket- boleto (well we say ticket as well)
passport- pasaporte
letter- carta
diary- diario
cat- gato
pool- alberca
I miss you- te extra?o
love- amor or (to love= amar)
boy- Ni?o (but we say "chico")
girl- Ni?o (or "chica")
father- padre
brother- hermano
aunt- tia
birthday- cumplea?os
party- fiesta
cake- pastel
flowers- flores
flag- bandera
store- tienda
Hello- hola
Have a nice day- que tengas buen dia
come again!- venga otra vez "but you can say 'vuelva pronto'
crops- cultivos
farm- granja
English book- libro de ingles
English- ingles
Why doesn't my boyfriend ever do anything special for me??
i do things for him ALL the time. i get a card for him every month on our anniversary, i cook special meals for him all the time, i try to schedule dates for us, but whenever it comes time to leave, he forgets and says "next week" and it never happens. i've never once gotten a card from him (except on my birthday), never got flowers, he never tries to find time to do fun things. i drop hints like crazy and he either doesn't get it or doesn't care. next week we are going to puerto vallarta, mexico for our one year anniversary and he hasn't done a single thing to help me plan the vacation. why won't he do anything special for me? i love him so much and i want to spend the rest of my life with him. he says he feels the same way about me, but it's really hard to feel it. does he just not care about me as much as he says he does??
Why doesn't my boyfriend ever do anything special for me??
sounds to me like he isn't interested
find a better boyfriend that apprechiates the kind things you do for him
in the end when he doesn't have you anymore he's going to remember all the things you did for him and feel like a ***
Reply:Actions speak louder than words. I went through the same as you in a different way. He never even introduced me to his parents. Have you met his? It could also be that he's a man and some men don't really do that sort of stuff: Flowers, cards, etc. You find them very rarely but I'm still looking for mine Good Luck
Reply:He is probably just lazy... My dad made my mom mad b/c he didn't plan anything amazing for their 25 anniversary so I saved him by helping him plan a getaway and they had a wonderful time! Tell one of his buddies how you feel maybe he would say something to him??
PLEASE HELP ME BY ANSWERING MY QUESTION! Thank you!
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:Tell him how you feel. He probably shows his love for you in other ways and isn't aware that he's hurting you by not showing his love the way you do. You might have to accept him for who he is. Was he like this when you met him? Good Luck!
Reply:While it's possible that he doesn't care enough to do these things, it's more likely that he's just totally clueless. Some guys just do not get hints at all, and you have to come straight out and say what you want.
Reply:You sound a bit high maintenance. I'm surprised he's still around. You get him a card each month on your anniversary?! Yikes....back off %26amp; quit expecting it. He'll want to do things for you when it isn't expected. Sounds like you're smothering him.
Reply:unfournately im dealing with the same exact thing.
you'll get tired of being of the supergirlfriend
and then that's when you get mad thats all it takes.
for the chips to fall.
just tiime girlly.
gL!
Reply:sounds like hes lazy. you need to go straight to him and tell him whats up. if he doesnt have a good explanation, i'm sorry, it's not going to work out.
Reply:why don't you try to stop doing nice things for him? then he'll realize how much he appreciates you and maybe he'll change his ways.
Reply:Ask him. Tell him what you want from him. If he loves you, he'll listen.
Reply:maybe he thinks because yall are together then he doesnt have to do those things..tell him that you like things like that
Reply:Sounds like he's not too into you. Let him know EXACTLY how you feel. If he can't fix it, leave.
Reply:every month? why not give him a card every day...
Reply:mom why are yu on yahoo answers
Reply:First of all, woman, flowers are nice, we all know this. Alright, personally, I don't judge relationships on things like flowers or the lack of them. But then that's me. And we're talking about you here. Clearly your boyfriend is a very average sort of man. He doesn't have much time, or the motivation, or maybe the sensitivity to think of doing special little things for his girlfriend, whom as you say he apparently loves very much and wants to spend the rest of his life with. That's a little sad, yes. But it's a very typical thing. But these are very fickle things to base your relationship on. Very fickle and ultimately useless. A completely *** of a boyfriend may do these things just because he is conniving and knows how to get what he wants, but that doesn't make him a nice guy. These things are not nearly as important as most people make them out to be. But, naturally, they do count.
My advice to you is to simply let him know how you feel. I think you should go to your boyfriend, be careful not to be emotional and soppy and high-strung about it, or he will go on the defensive, but just basically lay it out for him in simple terms, how you'd really like and appreciate it if he tried to do nicer things for you more often, giving you cards and doing special little things for you. Tell him this is not how you base your relationship, but that these things count to you, and that if he loves you it'd be nice if he could prove it a little. Tell him that you don't want to corner him, but that this is the way you feel, and say you'd like to be happy with him and learn how to make him happy too, with these little things. Tell him you know it would improve your relationship so much more. And if this doesn't get through to him then maybe you ought to think of doing something about it. Be strong, be independent, and don't be a push over. You're an individual and you have needs and desires just as everyone else, and you want to be happy just like everyone else, so settling for second to best is not a good idea. Be patient, too. Work at it. Be cool-headed and clever and rational about this whole thing, don't let your emotions overcome you. You can get through this little thing. Anyone can.
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Why doesn't my boyfriend ever do anything special for me??
sounds to me like he isn't interested
find a better boyfriend that apprechiates the kind things you do for him
in the end when he doesn't have you anymore he's going to remember all the things you did for him and feel like a ***
Reply:Actions speak louder than words. I went through the same as you in a different way. He never even introduced me to his parents. Have you met his? It could also be that he's a man and some men don't really do that sort of stuff: Flowers, cards, etc. You find them very rarely but I'm still looking for mine Good Luck
Reply:He is probably just lazy... My dad made my mom mad b/c he didn't plan anything amazing for their 25 anniversary so I saved him by helping him plan a getaway and they had a wonderful time! Tell one of his buddies how you feel maybe he would say something to him??
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Reply:Tell him how you feel. He probably shows his love for you in other ways and isn't aware that he's hurting you by not showing his love the way you do. You might have to accept him for who he is. Was he like this when you met him? Good Luck!
Reply:While it's possible that he doesn't care enough to do these things, it's more likely that he's just totally clueless. Some guys just do not get hints at all, and you have to come straight out and say what you want.
Reply:You sound a bit high maintenance. I'm surprised he's still around. You get him a card each month on your anniversary?! Yikes....back off %26amp; quit expecting it. He'll want to do things for you when it isn't expected. Sounds like you're smothering him.
Reply:unfournately im dealing with the same exact thing.
you'll get tired of being of the supergirlfriend
and then that's when you get mad thats all it takes.
for the chips to fall.
just tiime girlly.
gL!
Reply:sounds like hes lazy. you need to go straight to him and tell him whats up. if he doesnt have a good explanation, i'm sorry, it's not going to work out.
Reply:why don't you try to stop doing nice things for him? then he'll realize how much he appreciates you and maybe he'll change his ways.
Reply:Ask him. Tell him what you want from him. If he loves you, he'll listen.
Reply:maybe he thinks because yall are together then he doesnt have to do those things..tell him that you like things like that
Reply:Sounds like he's not too into you. Let him know EXACTLY how you feel. If he can't fix it, leave.
Reply:every month? why not give him a card every day...
Reply:mom why are yu on yahoo answers
Reply:First of all, woman, flowers are nice, we all know this. Alright, personally, I don't judge relationships on things like flowers or the lack of them. But then that's me. And we're talking about you here. Clearly your boyfriend is a very average sort of man. He doesn't have much time, or the motivation, or maybe the sensitivity to think of doing special little things for his girlfriend, whom as you say he apparently loves very much and wants to spend the rest of his life with. That's a little sad, yes. But it's a very typical thing. But these are very fickle things to base your relationship on. Very fickle and ultimately useless. A completely *** of a boyfriend may do these things just because he is conniving and knows how to get what he wants, but that doesn't make him a nice guy. These things are not nearly as important as most people make them out to be. But, naturally, they do count.
My advice to you is to simply let him know how you feel. I think you should go to your boyfriend, be careful not to be emotional and soppy and high-strung about it, or he will go on the defensive, but just basically lay it out for him in simple terms, how you'd really like and appreciate it if he tried to do nicer things for you more often, giving you cards and doing special little things for you. Tell him this is not how you base your relationship, but that these things count to you, and that if he loves you it'd be nice if he could prove it a little. Tell him that you don't want to corner him, but that this is the way you feel, and say you'd like to be happy with him and learn how to make him happy too, with these little things. Tell him you know it would improve your relationship so much more. And if this doesn't get through to him then maybe you ought to think of doing something about it. Be strong, be independent, and don't be a push over. You're an individual and you have needs and desires just as everyone else, and you want to be happy just like everyone else, so settling for second to best is not a good idea. Be patient, too. Work at it. Be cool-headed and clever and rational about this whole thing, don't let your emotions overcome you. You can get through this little thing. Anyone can.
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Ideas for a rainbow coloured late morning wedding in September.?
We want to use pastel colours like pink, blue, green, yellow, purple %26amp; peach but don't know how to combine it all together without looking like a birthday party. For flowers we thought of roses and tullips. Decorations with lot's of glass and mirror's. We want to keep it classy, traditional, fun, romantic %26amp; casual. Our budget is a bit tight as well. My head is spinnng with ideas %26amp; i'm getting a bit nervous for our big day! Any ideas would be helpfull %26amp; highly appreciated!
Ideas for a rainbow coloured late morning wedding in September.?
Rainbow weddings were popular in the 70s with each bridesmaid having a different color dress. The photos look dated today, so you might consider using rainbow colors in a unique way.
Maybe the MOH could wear your primary color, green for example. The other girls could wear one of the other colors such as yellow. Then you could use all of the colors in their bouquets. It would be classy instead of the "circus" look. Plus you would be able to use all of your colors.
Reply:If it were me I would limit the colors to keep from feeling the "circus effect" if you are worried about that! I would use 3 or 4 colors that compliment eachother, maybe purple pink and peach? Or pink green and yellow?
If you are going to use all the colors, that may work as long as the wedding has an overall "feel" instead of trying to match everything up, if you know what I am saying.
This would work well with a garden wedding. Good luck and congrats!
Reply:Well, I think it is a nice idea to do the bridesmaids and others in bridal party different colors, but as for everything else I think it would be best to blend all the colors together.
If you are looking for some ideas you can see some of these pictures.
http://www.cakehead.com/archives/Rainbow...
http://i.timeinc.net/southern/images/hom...
http://www.jtv4u.com/blog/2007/05/22/rai...
http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2007/02/ros...
You can use some of these lights to really dress up the vases/tables
http://www.littlebrightlights.com/site/1...
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Reply:My best friends wedding was multi colored like that. Her bridesmaids all had different colored dresses. I was in pink, the other colors were light blue, light purple, soft green etc....we all carried multi flowered bouquets, and her bouquet, was multi as well. I think it will look very pretty.
Ideas for a rainbow coloured late morning wedding in September.?
Rainbow weddings were popular in the 70s with each bridesmaid having a different color dress. The photos look dated today, so you might consider using rainbow colors in a unique way.
Maybe the MOH could wear your primary color, green for example. The other girls could wear one of the other colors such as yellow. Then you could use all of the colors in their bouquets. It would be classy instead of the "circus" look. Plus you would be able to use all of your colors.
Reply:If it were me I would limit the colors to keep from feeling the "circus effect" if you are worried about that! I would use 3 or 4 colors that compliment eachother, maybe purple pink and peach? Or pink green and yellow?
If you are going to use all the colors, that may work as long as the wedding has an overall "feel" instead of trying to match everything up, if you know what I am saying.
This would work well with a garden wedding. Good luck and congrats!
Reply:Well, I think it is a nice idea to do the bridesmaids and others in bridal party different colors, but as for everything else I think it would be best to blend all the colors together.
If you are looking for some ideas you can see some of these pictures.
http://www.cakehead.com/archives/Rainbow...
http://i.timeinc.net/southern/images/hom...
http://www.jtv4u.com/blog/2007/05/22/rai...
http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2007/02/ros...
You can use some of these lights to really dress up the vases/tables
http://www.littlebrightlights.com/site/1...
http://www.littlebrightlights.com/site/1...
Reply:My best friends wedding was multi colored like that. Her bridesmaids all had different colored dresses. I was in pink, the other colors were light blue, light purple, soft green etc....we all carried multi flowered bouquets, and her bouquet, was multi as well. I think it will look very pretty.
Why is it like pulling teeth to get your bf to buy you roses for your bday?
im trying to hint to my boyfriend to get my roses for my birthday ive never gotten flowers from a guy before and would be nice to get some for my birthday and its like pulling teeth to hint it to him
Why is it like pulling teeth to get your bf to buy you roses for your bday?
he may not be that bright or maybe hes just acting like he does not know. and to that one dude its not a waste of money if u know that flowers will make ur girl feel speacial .
Reply:Because guys can be extreme idiots. Haha...But mayb you can ask one of ur friends to talk to him for you...%26amp; they can tell him up front that you want roses =]
Reply:all you deserve on your bday is an @ss banging....dont push the envelope sister!
Reply:because it's a waste of money.....
would you buy a pet if you knew it was going to die?
Why is it like pulling teeth to get your bf to buy you roses for your bday?
he may not be that bright or maybe hes just acting like he does not know. and to that one dude its not a waste of money if u know that flowers will make ur girl feel speacial .
Reply:Because guys can be extreme idiots. Haha...But mayb you can ask one of ur friends to talk to him for you...%26amp; they can tell him up front that you want roses =]
Reply:all you deserve on your bday is an @ss banging....dont push the envelope sister!
Reply:because it's a waste of money.....
would you buy a pet if you knew it was going to die?
Which bouquet do you like best?
I'm planning on ordering my friend a bouquet of flowers for her birthday, but I can't decide which one I think she'd like the best.
Please check out the links below and let me know which one you like the best.
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Thanks!
Which bouquet do you like best?
I like the 3rd arrangement. it is pretty, modern and elegant, not gaudy or loud. The 1st and 4rth ones are nice, but old fashioned. The 2nd one, is loud and garish. I think the 3rd one would look nice in most peoples homes, or office. I would love to get the 3rd bouquet for myself.
Reply:I like the garden blossoms.
Reply:I like the 2nd one. The FTD B-day Boquet.
I am not a big fan of bright colors, but it was fun. I think the others were a little too stuffy.
Reply:I like the tulips.
Reply:4th, definately the 4th, go for the 4th, not any other, ok? Now GO!
Reply:Definately the 2nd one. Its full of color and life
Reply:I was gonna say #2 because it is cute, but those lilies in #4 smell awesome, I had some in a bouquet from my husband recently. I loved them
Reply:I really like the 3rd bouquet the best.
Reply:i like the 1st one and the fourth one
Reply:I love the sweet spring! It has a bit of everything and I really like lilies
Reply:I like the first one. It's happy but not too loud.
Reply:3rd
Reply:The second one - with the fun vase is so cute and festive. But then again I adore tulips so the 3rd would make my day too.
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Reply:They are all pretty, but I like the 2nd and 3rd the best...
Reply:the second is cute, i'd definitely go with that one
Reply:well it really depends on your friend. if she is girly go with number one. but the 3rd one is also gorgeous
Please check out the links below and let me know which one you like the best.
http://www.ftd.com/12344/catalog/product...
http://www.ftd.com/12344/catalog/product...
http://www.ftd.com/12344/catalog/product...
http://www.ftd.com/12344/catalog/product...
Thanks!
Which bouquet do you like best?
I like the 3rd arrangement. it is pretty, modern and elegant, not gaudy or loud. The 1st and 4rth ones are nice, but old fashioned. The 2nd one, is loud and garish. I think the 3rd one would look nice in most peoples homes, or office. I would love to get the 3rd bouquet for myself.
Reply:I like the garden blossoms.
Reply:I like the 2nd one. The FTD B-day Boquet.
I am not a big fan of bright colors, but it was fun. I think the others were a little too stuffy.
Reply:I like the tulips.
Reply:4th, definately the 4th, go for the 4th, not any other, ok? Now GO!
Reply:Definately the 2nd one. Its full of color and life
Reply:I was gonna say #2 because it is cute, but those lilies in #4 smell awesome, I had some in a bouquet from my husband recently. I loved them
Reply:I really like the 3rd bouquet the best.
Reply:i like the 1st one and the fourth one
Reply:I love the sweet spring! It has a bit of everything and I really like lilies
Reply:I like the first one. It's happy but not too loud.
Reply:3rd
Reply:The second one - with the fun vase is so cute and festive. But then again I adore tulips so the 3rd would make my day too.
Reply:#3
Reply:They are all pretty, but I like the 2nd and 3rd the best...
Reply:the second is cute, i'd definitely go with that one
Reply:well it really depends on your friend. if she is girly go with number one. but the 3rd one is also gorgeous
How do i know when to quit on attempting to win back my partner?
we lived together for 15 yrs. and have a daughter 18 who is with her. We made a plan to remigrate to our country, i went first and while I was in my country she decided to leave. I returned to find out what happened but she refuses to se me. What baffels me is that I treated her so well, bought her flowers and presents, demonstrated my affection, did almost everything in the house and give her liberty to go off on her own. Now she makes me out as the worst person even acused me of sexual advances or attemps-i am not certain which - on our daughter.
I don′t know if she is in her right senses because she has done some pretty weird stuff eg. once she took me to buy a birthday gift, after searching for 2 hrs. she bought a gift for her friend who was with us but she did not buy me anything.
How do i know when to quit on attempting to win back my partner?
Sounds like menopause.
Reply:She's lost her damn mind and you still wanna be with her?? Oh dear god, don't tell me you lost your mind too??
Reply:I think obviously something happened a while ago and she doesn't look up to you anymore. It seems like she's deeply offended with you for something that she thinks you might have overlooked. Did your departure hurt her? Some women are like that. Did she assume you would provide her with a "better life" or something and you didn't keep your promise? Maybe she didn't like being left in your country. Are you back at the same place you were supposed to leave? Maybe she's still waiting, man. Maybe she feels like she irreversibly missed out.
It will be even harder to win her back if she is with someone. If not, then I think you have a chance...
Reply:Suggest you both seek counciling.
You can also try reading marrital relationship books in order to learn how to communicate better
But from what little I can read it appears she is making you out to be the bad guy because you are unable to meet the 5 basic "needs " she has as your partner. By villifing you she is hoping to get a fresh start. chances are if she is going to that length your not going to have much success winning her back.
Work on your self esteem. read books on how to communicate with people like 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Smart Love can help you do a personal assesment and find out if your even compatable with her.
Who knows this may be a blessing in disguise, with a more compatable woman waiting right around the corner once you end the relationship.
BUT you really need to address the sexual issues she is claiming agains your daughter. this could lead to criminal prosicution and jail time as well as seriously hamper your ability to function in society if she can substantiate the charges.
Reply:seems like you need to let go just because you have lived together for 15 years does not mean anything
Reply:Are you serious? Stay away unless you want to wind up in jail from her false accusations...it doesn't take much. If she's not in her right senses then why would you A) want her back, and B) trust her not to screw you?
Reply:Too complicated for a simple answer. You should ask her to go to counseling, and get this straightened out. Especially the allegations of abuse. That alone could ruin your life. Good luck.
Reply:if you love her, and are sure that's who you want to spend the rest of your life with, DON'T GIVE UP!
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I don′t know if she is in her right senses because she has done some pretty weird stuff eg. once she took me to buy a birthday gift, after searching for 2 hrs. she bought a gift for her friend who was with us but she did not buy me anything.
How do i know when to quit on attempting to win back my partner?
Sounds like menopause.
Reply:She's lost her damn mind and you still wanna be with her?? Oh dear god, don't tell me you lost your mind too??
Reply:I think obviously something happened a while ago and she doesn't look up to you anymore. It seems like she's deeply offended with you for something that she thinks you might have overlooked. Did your departure hurt her? Some women are like that. Did she assume you would provide her with a "better life" or something and you didn't keep your promise? Maybe she didn't like being left in your country. Are you back at the same place you were supposed to leave? Maybe she's still waiting, man. Maybe she feels like she irreversibly missed out.
It will be even harder to win her back if she is with someone. If not, then I think you have a chance...
Reply:Suggest you both seek counciling.
You can also try reading marrital relationship books in order to learn how to communicate better
But from what little I can read it appears she is making you out to be the bad guy because you are unable to meet the 5 basic "needs " she has as your partner. By villifing you she is hoping to get a fresh start. chances are if she is going to that length your not going to have much success winning her back.
Work on your self esteem. read books on how to communicate with people like 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Smart Love can help you do a personal assesment and find out if your even compatable with her.
Who knows this may be a blessing in disguise, with a more compatable woman waiting right around the corner once you end the relationship.
BUT you really need to address the sexual issues she is claiming agains your daughter. this could lead to criminal prosicution and jail time as well as seriously hamper your ability to function in society if she can substantiate the charges.
Reply:seems like you need to let go just because you have lived together for 15 years does not mean anything
Reply:Are you serious? Stay away unless you want to wind up in jail from her false accusations...it doesn't take much. If she's not in her right senses then why would you A) want her back, and B) trust her not to screw you?
Reply:Too complicated for a simple answer. You should ask her to go to counseling, and get this straightened out. Especially the allegations of abuse. That alone could ruin your life. Good luck.
Reply:if you love her, and are sure that's who you want to spend the rest of your life with, DON'T GIVE UP!
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Is this a good idea for a business? Be Honest.?
I am really into making Cards and cakes. My fiance's sister is a trained florist too. I would like to set up a business in my local area in which you can get everything, all your cards, birthday cakes ect, balloons and flowers. Would this be a good idea for a buisness, is it a good idea to turn my hobby into my dream? I would also like to keep my weekend job would that be possible, I just work in a shop.
Is this a good idea for a business? Be Honest.?
That would definately be possible and sounds like a great idea. Just have someone run the shop for you or have one day off (on the weekend). You will have to invest in it, but if it becomes a great business, then you will get all the money back and more.
Reply:That is a really good idea.
Reply:I think its great as it is convenient. You can get all your special occasion stuff from one place. You should come up with whole package plans etc etc. Its a great idea. Good Luck dear!
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Reply:Sounds good! If it's something you enjoy, then go for it!
Reply:It does sound like a really good idea and if you're good at it and enjoy it, it's perfect.
The only thing you might want to consider is doing one thing at a time. Why not start out with say, the florists on it's own, give it time and see if there is a demand for it and gradually bring in the other elements. If you try and do everything at once, you might make money from one thing and loose a shedload on everything else. I think it would also be confusing for customers, how would you advertise yourself for example? If you advertise yourself as a cake shop, card shop and florists all in one, you may not be able to cater for a particular customer group, which may drive custom away.
I would start out with one idea, make it successful, clearly define what you are doing, and then try and bring in other bits slowly over time. Good luck with it anyway.
Reply:go for it you can do anything if you want it enough
Reply:Sounds like a goer to me, you go for it!
Reply:That does sound like a great idea it would be nice to get everything in one place! Saves a lot of time for the customer plus it would be probably be cheaper to buy it all in one place too.
Reply:I would say that you have to believe that it is a good idea for it to succeed, the most important thing is to research your area, find out if there is a need for what you want to offer in your area, work out a business plan. As to keeping your job on, probably to start off with as a back up,but when the business takes off, as I am sure it will you will not have time. Good Luck.
Reply:Be careful with your decision. Think about who your competition would be? How many similar services are there in your area? The big supermarkets are increasingly monopolising...well everything it seems and some people would pick up all the things you're thinking of selling while they do their grocery shopping. Also bear in mind that, initially, you may not be able to take salaries from your business' takings until you are more established. Sorry to be negative, just trying to add some balance to your answers.
Reply:That sounds like a good idea to me! I set up in business myself a while ago, through the Princes Trust, if you're under 30 they help fund loads of projects. Its a great idea to turn a hobby into a dream, it means you'll be earning ￡ for doing something you enjoy - how many people can truely say that?!
The only thing I would say is research your competitors, if there aren't any, thats even better! If there is any, then make sure you offer a better service than they do.
And another mistake alot of people make is to try and undercut the competition - but especially in the market you're thinking of, if people pay more they perceive it as being worth more, think of Sainsburys. Alot of people think its expensive, but the ones that shop there think its better quality due to the price. In all fairness, its no different to Asda though.
Bloody good luck to you though! I would say, wholeheartedly, GO FOR IT!!
Reply:yeah go for it carpe diem they say but be prepared to put in lots of hours and probably quite a lot of investment so give up your weekend job and put 100% into making your business work not lining someone elses pockets good luck
Reply:Yes but I would use market research, primary, so hand out questionnaires in your local area, your place is just as important as prices and promotion. I hope your business becomes very successful, good luck :)
Reply:Hiya it sounds like a great idea but you would have to quit your job or get somebody to work for you at weekends as you would be catering for birthday party's and wedding etc.
P.S Good luck hope you do well with your dream
Reply:yes, i think its cool. its great that you actually enjoy your hobby and turning it into a business would be a good idea.
remember in order to make a profit, make sure that your income (all the money that goes into the business) is greater than your outcome (money that goes out of your business)
you probably only know this since your the one starting the business, but oh what the heck!
btw, good luck
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Reply:Many start up businesses fail because they start with the PRODUCT rather than with the CUSTOMER. Your idea sounds good - but you have to find a way to test whether prospective customers would like it. Get yourself a clipboard and write on it (say) five key questions in relation to customer approval of your idea. Then spend a morning in a shopping mall and ask as many people as possible the questions. Test your idea on real people in a real shopping environment. What seems a great idea to you may not gel with real people. And don't forget to have some Price points in your questions. For example "If someone offered you this in a shop [list the deal] what would you be prepared to pay for it. If it was priced at $50 do you think this is (a) Expensive. (b) A fair price (c) Cheap.... you get the idea.
Good Luck!!
Reply:Starting any new business requires a lot of hard work and dedication. You need to be willing to give lots of energy to get this kind of project off the ground.
Do some research in your area, know your local market. What is the competition like?
I really like the concept so why shouldn't you make a successful business out of it.
Good luck!
Reply:sounds good
a sort of supermarket specialising in events
Reply:I would go for it there is a shop locally that does the same sort of thing and they are doing really well
Good Luck hope it all turns out well for you
Reply:Yes I think it is a very good idea and hope you go 4 it and make it a success.
Reply:I think it's a good idea, but it would need a hell of alot of hard hard work to get it going. To start with you probably couldn't employ anyone full time, so it would be mainly you doing it, as well as running the rest of your life.
I'd guess that once you'd had your first few customers, the most important marketing would be word of mouth - everyone at the party would have to know that your business had provided everything, and that also means that everyone there would know about it if anything went wrong or wasn't good.
Basically you'd be a Home Event Co-ordinator. I know someone who started their own events management company, basically providing this kind of thing for business events - it's hard work for less than great profits. As yours would be smaller scale, your profit margin would be less, so you'd have to think about why people would pay you to do something they could easily do themselves? I mean anyone can blow up a few balloons, buy a cake and some cards. What would you offer that would make your service worth paying for?
I think you'd have to kiss goodbye not just to your weekend job, but also to your weekends!
Reply:Sorry, but Tesco, Asda etc already do this. So you would be left with starting an on line business. You would have to drop the cakes if your working from home. Food hygiene certificate etc. Average kitchen would not get one. You could rent space of the Florist owner and sell your cards and balloons, but then you are competing with Clinton's etc. Is a fantastic idea you came up with, but your market is just not there. Also venture capitalist reading this would not support you as you want to keep your weekend job. Sorry just being honest...
Reply:This is a really good idea however you may not be able to keep your weekend job as well so it may be worth checking if you can work evenings instead. Go and see your bank manager with a sound business plan. If you have difficulties in setting one up check out the website below, but also keep in mind the possibilities for expanding e.g. hand crafted jewellery. so you could sell products in a package e.g. flowers, necklace, earrings and card!
Reply:Clinton Cards and the party shop do a similar thing baring the cake .People are not orientated to getting a cake with their cards under the same roof . If you could come up with a tailor made service at a price people are willing to pay then I reckon you could make a go of it . Why not produce a menu of what you can provide and do it door to door and see how it goes
Reply:There is only one thing annoying about getting ready for someones birthday, wedding, christening etc and that is traipsing round several shops buying the card, cake, decorations and flowers. Of course this is a good idea! All of it in one place, do you know how much if a time saver that sounds!? I hope this works out for you and your fiance's sister, go for it!! x
Reply:It depends on the competition. Say you have clintons in the same area or another similar store, there is no possible way you can compete on a massive scale, so like you said: selling everything, would be a bad idea. This means you should go for a niche market, say for example selling one product but with lots of variations to it as there are more profits to be made that way.
Whereas if there is little or no competition you should by all means go for tryin to sell a much larger range of prouducts as there are more profits to be made
Reply:That's a good idea - a "one-stop". You should tap into the market quite well.
One small piece of advice: you need to do a little work on your spelling, as you may be writing cards to go with the flowers, if you take orders over the phone.
Good luck!
Reply:Getting into cards is certainly a good idea. Even if there's a recession, people may dumb down on the present but they always buy a card, and possibly buy a better one because it helps their conscience about the present.
Reply:i think it is a very good ideal.but you must have a very good product.has for the weekend job thats touch and go.good luck.
Reply:yes it sounds good
but you need to look at the area where you plan to open the shop and look to see how many, cards, birthday cakes, balloons and flowers shop there is... will be a good idea or will you be just another shop....
start think of names and this could be important some thing catchy and funny would be good... and look at how shops in the area fitted out... you want to entice people through the door, but not say we are cheep and provide a crap service or we are too expensive so exclude 90%of the areas population,,,. this something you will need to look at... the population of the area and how much disposable income they have for this type of business
i wish you all the luck in the world....
Is this a good idea for a business? Be Honest.?
That would definately be possible and sounds like a great idea. Just have someone run the shop for you or have one day off (on the weekend). You will have to invest in it, but if it becomes a great business, then you will get all the money back and more.
Reply:That is a really good idea.
Reply:I think its great as it is convenient. You can get all your special occasion stuff from one place. You should come up with whole package plans etc etc. Its a great idea. Good Luck dear!
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Reply:Sounds good! If it's something you enjoy, then go for it!
Reply:It does sound like a really good idea and if you're good at it and enjoy it, it's perfect.
The only thing you might want to consider is doing one thing at a time. Why not start out with say, the florists on it's own, give it time and see if there is a demand for it and gradually bring in the other elements. If you try and do everything at once, you might make money from one thing and loose a shedload on everything else. I think it would also be confusing for customers, how would you advertise yourself for example? If you advertise yourself as a cake shop, card shop and florists all in one, you may not be able to cater for a particular customer group, which may drive custom away.
I would start out with one idea, make it successful, clearly define what you are doing, and then try and bring in other bits slowly over time. Good luck with it anyway.
Reply:go for it you can do anything if you want it enough
Reply:Sounds like a goer to me, you go for it!
Reply:That does sound like a great idea it would be nice to get everything in one place! Saves a lot of time for the customer plus it would be probably be cheaper to buy it all in one place too.
Reply:I would say that you have to believe that it is a good idea for it to succeed, the most important thing is to research your area, find out if there is a need for what you want to offer in your area, work out a business plan. As to keeping your job on, probably to start off with as a back up,but when the business takes off, as I am sure it will you will not have time. Good Luck.
Reply:Be careful with your decision. Think about who your competition would be? How many similar services are there in your area? The big supermarkets are increasingly monopolising...well everything it seems and some people would pick up all the things you're thinking of selling while they do their grocery shopping. Also bear in mind that, initially, you may not be able to take salaries from your business' takings until you are more established. Sorry to be negative, just trying to add some balance to your answers.
Reply:That sounds like a good idea to me! I set up in business myself a while ago, through the Princes Trust, if you're under 30 they help fund loads of projects. Its a great idea to turn a hobby into a dream, it means you'll be earning ￡ for doing something you enjoy - how many people can truely say that?!
The only thing I would say is research your competitors, if there aren't any, thats even better! If there is any, then make sure you offer a better service than they do.
And another mistake alot of people make is to try and undercut the competition - but especially in the market you're thinking of, if people pay more they perceive it as being worth more, think of Sainsburys. Alot of people think its expensive, but the ones that shop there think its better quality due to the price. In all fairness, its no different to Asda though.
Bloody good luck to you though! I would say, wholeheartedly, GO FOR IT!!
Reply:yeah go for it carpe diem they say but be prepared to put in lots of hours and probably quite a lot of investment so give up your weekend job and put 100% into making your business work not lining someone elses pockets good luck
Reply:Yes but I would use market research, primary, so hand out questionnaires in your local area, your place is just as important as prices and promotion. I hope your business becomes very successful, good luck :)
Reply:Hiya it sounds like a great idea but you would have to quit your job or get somebody to work for you at weekends as you would be catering for birthday party's and wedding etc.
P.S Good luck hope you do well with your dream
Reply:yes, i think its cool. its great that you actually enjoy your hobby and turning it into a business would be a good idea.
remember in order to make a profit, make sure that your income (all the money that goes into the business) is greater than your outcome (money that goes out of your business)
you probably only know this since your the one starting the business, but oh what the heck!
btw, good luck
xx
nansub2003
x
Reply:Many start up businesses fail because they start with the PRODUCT rather than with the CUSTOMER. Your idea sounds good - but you have to find a way to test whether prospective customers would like it. Get yourself a clipboard and write on it (say) five key questions in relation to customer approval of your idea. Then spend a morning in a shopping mall and ask as many people as possible the questions. Test your idea on real people in a real shopping environment. What seems a great idea to you may not gel with real people. And don't forget to have some Price points in your questions. For example "If someone offered you this in a shop [list the deal] what would you be prepared to pay for it. If it was priced at $50 do you think this is (a) Expensive. (b) A fair price (c) Cheap.... you get the idea.
Good Luck!!
Reply:Starting any new business requires a lot of hard work and dedication. You need to be willing to give lots of energy to get this kind of project off the ground.
Do some research in your area, know your local market. What is the competition like?
I really like the concept so why shouldn't you make a successful business out of it.
Good luck!
Reply:sounds good
a sort of supermarket specialising in events
Reply:I would go for it there is a shop locally that does the same sort of thing and they are doing really well
Good Luck hope it all turns out well for you
Reply:Yes I think it is a very good idea and hope you go 4 it and make it a success.
Reply:I think it's a good idea, but it would need a hell of alot of hard hard work to get it going. To start with you probably couldn't employ anyone full time, so it would be mainly you doing it, as well as running the rest of your life.
I'd guess that once you'd had your first few customers, the most important marketing would be word of mouth - everyone at the party would have to know that your business had provided everything, and that also means that everyone there would know about it if anything went wrong or wasn't good.
Basically you'd be a Home Event Co-ordinator. I know someone who started their own events management company, basically providing this kind of thing for business events - it's hard work for less than great profits. As yours would be smaller scale, your profit margin would be less, so you'd have to think about why people would pay you to do something they could easily do themselves? I mean anyone can blow up a few balloons, buy a cake and some cards. What would you offer that would make your service worth paying for?
I think you'd have to kiss goodbye not just to your weekend job, but also to your weekends!
Reply:Sorry, but Tesco, Asda etc already do this. So you would be left with starting an on line business. You would have to drop the cakes if your working from home. Food hygiene certificate etc. Average kitchen would not get one. You could rent space of the Florist owner and sell your cards and balloons, but then you are competing with Clinton's etc. Is a fantastic idea you came up with, but your market is just not there. Also venture capitalist reading this would not support you as you want to keep your weekend job. Sorry just being honest...
Reply:This is a really good idea however you may not be able to keep your weekend job as well so it may be worth checking if you can work evenings instead. Go and see your bank manager with a sound business plan. If you have difficulties in setting one up check out the website below, but also keep in mind the possibilities for expanding e.g. hand crafted jewellery. so you could sell products in a package e.g. flowers, necklace, earrings and card!
Reply:Clinton Cards and the party shop do a similar thing baring the cake .People are not orientated to getting a cake with their cards under the same roof . If you could come up with a tailor made service at a price people are willing to pay then I reckon you could make a go of it . Why not produce a menu of what you can provide and do it door to door and see how it goes
Reply:There is only one thing annoying about getting ready for someones birthday, wedding, christening etc and that is traipsing round several shops buying the card, cake, decorations and flowers. Of course this is a good idea! All of it in one place, do you know how much if a time saver that sounds!? I hope this works out for you and your fiance's sister, go for it!! x
Reply:It depends on the competition. Say you have clintons in the same area or another similar store, there is no possible way you can compete on a massive scale, so like you said: selling everything, would be a bad idea. This means you should go for a niche market, say for example selling one product but with lots of variations to it as there are more profits to be made that way.
Whereas if there is little or no competition you should by all means go for tryin to sell a much larger range of prouducts as there are more profits to be made
Reply:That's a good idea - a "one-stop". You should tap into the market quite well.
One small piece of advice: you need to do a little work on your spelling, as you may be writing cards to go with the flowers, if you take orders over the phone.
Good luck!
Reply:Getting into cards is certainly a good idea. Even if there's a recession, people may dumb down on the present but they always buy a card, and possibly buy a better one because it helps their conscience about the present.
Reply:i think it is a very good ideal.but you must have a very good product.has for the weekend job thats touch and go.good luck.
Reply:yes it sounds good
but you need to look at the area where you plan to open the shop and look to see how many, cards, birthday cakes, balloons and flowers shop there is... will be a good idea or will you be just another shop....
start think of names and this could be important some thing catchy and funny would be good... and look at how shops in the area fitted out... you want to entice people through the door, but not say we are cheep and provide a crap service or we are too expensive so exclude 90%of the areas population,,,. this something you will need to look at... the population of the area and how much disposable income they have for this type of business
i wish you all the luck in the world....
Have you ever??
bought your parents a gift on YOUR birthday?
i did once before my dad died on my birthday i bought flowers and a balloon and a card that said i know this is my birthday but without the two of you i wouldnt be here to have this special day so thank you and happy birthday.. my mom still has them her and my dad said it was the most thoughtful gift they ever got.
Have you ever??
You have a big old heart of gold. The world could learn a little something from you. Stay sweet.
Reply:no
Reply:Never did but that is a great idea. Actually the best I heard of in along time.
Reply:no... but its an interesting idea. lol :)
Reply:I've never actually done it....but I think about that all the time....that people should give gifts to their parents on their (the person's) birthday. It makes a lot more sense than our parents giving us gifts...they already gave us the gift of life. Like you said, without them, we wouldn't be here. Very sweet and intelligent thing for you to do. Glad your parents appreciated it. :)
Reply:hey that's funny.my name is crazy4u and yours is crazyme!
Reply:ye cool
Reply:Never done that - but GREAT idea!
Reply:nope never did that before
Reply:No,omg,that was so sweet of you!!!I wish my kids would once do that!(when I get them lol)Good job and you can be sure that you are a good daughter
Reply:never thought of that
Reply:Yes. My mom's birthday is actually the same day as mine.
Reply:great idea!!
i am sure a lot of people will be doing this at there next b'day.
Anymore ideas like this???
Reply:I thought about doing that once.
i did once before my dad died on my birthday i bought flowers and a balloon and a card that said i know this is my birthday but without the two of you i wouldnt be here to have this special day so thank you and happy birthday.. my mom still has them her and my dad said it was the most thoughtful gift they ever got.
Have you ever??
You have a big old heart of gold. The world could learn a little something from you. Stay sweet.
Reply:no
Reply:Never did but that is a great idea. Actually the best I heard of in along time.
Reply:no... but its an interesting idea. lol :)
Reply:I've never actually done it....but I think about that all the time....that people should give gifts to their parents on their (the person's) birthday. It makes a lot more sense than our parents giving us gifts...they already gave us the gift of life. Like you said, without them, we wouldn't be here. Very sweet and intelligent thing for you to do. Glad your parents appreciated it. :)
Reply:hey that's funny.my name is crazy4u and yours is crazyme!
Reply:ye cool
Reply:Never done that - but GREAT idea!
Reply:nope never did that before
Reply:No,omg,that was so sweet of you!!!I wish my kids would once do that!(when I get them lol)Good job and you can be sure that you are a good daughter
Reply:never thought of that
Reply:Yes. My mom's birthday is actually the same day as mine.
Reply:great idea!!
i am sure a lot of people will be doing this at there next b'day.
Anymore ideas like this???
Reply:I thought about doing that once.
Girls only: ive been dating my girlfriend for 2 months?
our birthdays are on back to back days. she asked me to come home with her to meet her family for our birthdays. my family is from out of state, and i told her they wanted me to come home and see them for my birthday.
i went home, but i sent her flowers on her birthday, and we went out to dinner when i got back
did i do enough? would she be upset that i didnt do enough. would this make her feel differently about me?
Girls only: ive been dating my girlfriend for 2 months?
It certainly shouldn't make her feel any diffrently about you .. And if it did , she's be pretty selfish ..
Reply:you did good. meeting the parents is not a rush.. you should take things slow..
Reply:yeah
Reply:No, your parents have a priority over her family. Any girlfriend should understand this. How would she feel if you asked her to come with you to visit your parents for her birthday. I'm sure she wouldn't agree to that. It's okay, don't sweat it.
Reply:You guys have to realize you won't always be together for holidays, this includes probably Christmas and Thanksgiving in the future. You have your own family and friends, def. need to work that out when the time comes. Don't get upset and think you didn't do enough, these times will happen and you will need to make the best of it!
Reply:2 months is not that much in my opinion.I say that she won`t be upset,after all, family comes first (most of the time).As long as u made up for it, everything would be just fine :) and a thing like this won`t change her felings for you, as long as she means them :)
Reply:do more go meet her parents
Reply:no i think you did fine. i mean she should understand that youre family is important and as long as you let her know that you really wanted to then she should understand.
Reply:i dont think so, maybe she undestands that you gotta meet ur family
Reply:Nope. I think what you did was absolutley fine! Make plans soon to go home with her for a weekend tho and meet her family. Obviously, that is important to her and she is eager to introduce you! It's a compliment! And the flowers idea was awesome!!! Well done!
Reply:thats good, at least u tried to make up for it... but u do need to meet her parents like she wanted originally
Reply:If she's not ok with it, that should be a red flag for you I'd think? You guys are only two months into things. She should understand and the fact that you did acknowledge it and do something for her should be enough. You should be fine. Good luck!
Reply:yea go meet her parents..better late then never.
Reply:You did awesome! If she is a good gf she will understand and you not even have to ask or explain anything to her!
Reply:I think you did the right thing. Now maybe for Easter you like to meet her parents and everyone go out to Church for Easter.
Reply:I think you did enough.
Reply:I think you did enough.
Reply:I think you did enough .....but may be you got to get a present to her, something more than just flowers, and dinner...I mean I know your parents wanted to be by your side, but she is your gf, and probably felt alone on her birthday... so netx time you can take her to meet your parents, and the next next time, you go to her house and meeth hers, you don't to always go to se your parents, but for now it's fine you have only dated her for 2 months, so don't worry if she let you go that means she is ok with it....but yeah you needed to get her a present lol...
Reply:I think you've done plenty. While she was probably disappointed that you couldn't be with her and her family to celebrate her birthday, she had to have understood why you went home. The flowers and dinner were plenty, she sees that you care and are truly sorry. The one thing girls hate is if guys don't even seem to care and you obviously do. If it still is bothering you, just ask her specifically about the situation. Honesty is the best. Good luck.
Reply:i think that you did enough. She has to understand that you have your family too.
Reply:Absolutely not...u did perfect...is she doesnt appreciate what u did than let her go....good job!
Reply:You did plenty. I'm sure she understands that your family is important to you, just as hers is to her. If you're not sure if you did enough, all you have to do is bring it up to her. Let her know that you do desire to meet her family and you're sorry it didn't happen this time.
Reply:pick the next important date for the two of you and plan for you two to see her parents or call her parents and explain the situation to them and take them all out to dinner or better yet invite all of them over to your house for a home cooked meal
Reply:Sounds like you made a wonderful decision. You did not forget her on her birthday, and you had to see your family on yours. It's only two months, if she can not see past that then you should let her go.
Reply:As far as I am concerned you did enough for no longer than you have been dating. As far as whether she is upset, well that is something you will have to ask her. But either way, she shouldn't feel different about you. Tell her you feel bad about not being with her on her birthday and ask if she is upset with you in anyway. Get everything out and in the open, it works for me.
Reply:No if she is any type of women she will realize that that is a good trait your a family man and if you were to make a family with her that you would be there for them. And you still did what you could for her while you were away and didnt forget when you came back. She should be very happy with you!!!
Reply:it's only been 2 months..relax...flowers and dinner were just right. Meeting the family seems Little to soon.
Reply:is her family out of town too?
because if they lived near you, maybe you should have went with her and her family on her birthday, and then flew home the next day for your birthday.
but i think you did enough. if you were dating longer, maybe not, but youve only been dating for 2 months.
Reply:She should understand. After all, she spent her birthday with her family- it would be hypocritical for her to be mad at your for doing the same.
I think you did a good job, sending her something on her birthday, and then taking her to dinner when you were back together.
Just in case she's worried that you don't want to meet her family (It's a big step that she asked you), bring up that you would love to meet them, and plan a trip.
Reply:i think you made the right decision. Having only been together for 2 months you should not turn down your trip to your family to meet hers. I definately think it was rigth, there will be plenty of time to meet her parents and the dinner and flowers were PERFECT!
Reply:well if she didnt say anything then i dont think it was too bad...plus you only been dating for two months hopefully you guys arent tooo serious yet.
i went home, but i sent her flowers on her birthday, and we went out to dinner when i got back
did i do enough? would she be upset that i didnt do enough. would this make her feel differently about me?
Girls only: ive been dating my girlfriend for 2 months?
It certainly shouldn't make her feel any diffrently about you .. And if it did , she's be pretty selfish ..
Reply:you did good. meeting the parents is not a rush.. you should take things slow..
Reply:yeah
Reply:No, your parents have a priority over her family. Any girlfriend should understand this. How would she feel if you asked her to come with you to visit your parents for her birthday. I'm sure she wouldn't agree to that. It's okay, don't sweat it.
Reply:You guys have to realize you won't always be together for holidays, this includes probably Christmas and Thanksgiving in the future. You have your own family and friends, def. need to work that out when the time comes. Don't get upset and think you didn't do enough, these times will happen and you will need to make the best of it!
Reply:2 months is not that much in my opinion.I say that she won`t be upset,after all, family comes first (most of the time).As long as u made up for it, everything would be just fine :) and a thing like this won`t change her felings for you, as long as she means them :)
Reply:do more go meet her parents
Reply:no i think you did fine. i mean she should understand that youre family is important and as long as you let her know that you really wanted to then she should understand.
Reply:i dont think so, maybe she undestands that you gotta meet ur family
Reply:Nope. I think what you did was absolutley fine! Make plans soon to go home with her for a weekend tho and meet her family. Obviously, that is important to her and she is eager to introduce you! It's a compliment! And the flowers idea was awesome!!! Well done!
Reply:thats good, at least u tried to make up for it... but u do need to meet her parents like she wanted originally
Reply:If she's not ok with it, that should be a red flag for you I'd think? You guys are only two months into things. She should understand and the fact that you did acknowledge it and do something for her should be enough. You should be fine. Good luck!
Reply:yea go meet her parents..better late then never.
Reply:You did awesome! If she is a good gf she will understand and you not even have to ask or explain anything to her!
Reply:I think you did the right thing. Now maybe for Easter you like to meet her parents and everyone go out to Church for Easter.
Reply:I think you did enough.
Reply:I think you did enough.
Reply:I think you did enough .....but may be you got to get a present to her, something more than just flowers, and dinner...I mean I know your parents wanted to be by your side, but she is your gf, and probably felt alone on her birthday... so netx time you can take her to meet your parents, and the next next time, you go to her house and meeth hers, you don't to always go to se your parents, but for now it's fine you have only dated her for 2 months, so don't worry if she let you go that means she is ok with it....but yeah you needed to get her a present lol...
Reply:I think you've done plenty. While she was probably disappointed that you couldn't be with her and her family to celebrate her birthday, she had to have understood why you went home. The flowers and dinner were plenty, she sees that you care and are truly sorry. The one thing girls hate is if guys don't even seem to care and you obviously do. If it still is bothering you, just ask her specifically about the situation. Honesty is the best. Good luck.
Reply:i think that you did enough. She has to understand that you have your family too.
Reply:Absolutely not...u did perfect...is she doesnt appreciate what u did than let her go....good job!
Reply:You did plenty. I'm sure she understands that your family is important to you, just as hers is to her. If you're not sure if you did enough, all you have to do is bring it up to her. Let her know that you do desire to meet her family and you're sorry it didn't happen this time.
Reply:pick the next important date for the two of you and plan for you two to see her parents or call her parents and explain the situation to them and take them all out to dinner or better yet invite all of them over to your house for a home cooked meal
Reply:Sounds like you made a wonderful decision. You did not forget her on her birthday, and you had to see your family on yours. It's only two months, if she can not see past that then you should let her go.
Reply:As far as I am concerned you did enough for no longer than you have been dating. As far as whether she is upset, well that is something you will have to ask her. But either way, she shouldn't feel different about you. Tell her you feel bad about not being with her on her birthday and ask if she is upset with you in anyway. Get everything out and in the open, it works for me.
Reply:No if she is any type of women she will realize that that is a good trait your a family man and if you were to make a family with her that you would be there for them. And you still did what you could for her while you were away and didnt forget when you came back. She should be very happy with you!!!
Reply:it's only been 2 months..relax...flowers and dinner were just right. Meeting the family seems Little to soon.
Reply:is her family out of town too?
because if they lived near you, maybe you should have went with her and her family on her birthday, and then flew home the next day for your birthday.
but i think you did enough. if you were dating longer, maybe not, but youve only been dating for 2 months.
Reply:She should understand. After all, she spent her birthday with her family- it would be hypocritical for her to be mad at your for doing the same.
I think you did a good job, sending her something on her birthday, and then taking her to dinner when you were back together.
Just in case she's worried that you don't want to meet her family (It's a big step that she asked you), bring up that you would love to meet them, and plan a trip.
Reply:i think you made the right decision. Having only been together for 2 months you should not turn down your trip to your family to meet hers. I definately think it was rigth, there will be plenty of time to meet her parents and the dinner and flowers were PERFECT!
Reply:well if she didnt say anything then i dont think it was too bad...plus you only been dating for two months hopefully you guys arent tooo serious yet.
How full should I fill this pinata?
All my life (I'm in my 30s now), I've wanted a pinata for my birthday, and this year, I went out and bought one! :) We'll smash into it at my party.
However, since I'm not really familiar with using pinatas, I'm not sure how full I should fill it, especially since it's a non-standard shape. It's a five-petaled flower, and here's what it looks like: http://www.buycostumes.com/productdetail...
I'm assuming I should put enough filler in it so that all the petals have stuff in them, especially since one petal might end up breaking partly open, while the others remain intact for a few more "smashes". However, I don't want to make the pinata terribly unwieldly if I overfill it.
Thanks for your tips! :)
How full should I fill this pinata?
Have you looked inside the pinata yet, through the tiny opening? I ask because I was once unpleasantly surprised when I filled a pinata once. The actual area that could be filled was so small, not as big the pinata. The rest was hallow and blocked off by cardboard.
If yours is different, and you can fill the whole thing, I'd say 1/2 full, not much more. It'll get heavy and might fall of the little handle that it's attached to. Have fun at your party!
Reply:well,there should be a little sticker on the back of your pinata lift that up and there should be a hole put candies and other items in it and then after your don filling close the flap
GOOD LUCK
HAVE FUN!
Bad Breath
However, since I'm not really familiar with using pinatas, I'm not sure how full I should fill it, especially since it's a non-standard shape. It's a five-petaled flower, and here's what it looks like: http://www.buycostumes.com/productdetail...
I'm assuming I should put enough filler in it so that all the petals have stuff in them, especially since one petal might end up breaking partly open, while the others remain intact for a few more "smashes". However, I don't want to make the pinata terribly unwieldly if I overfill it.
Thanks for your tips! :)
How full should I fill this pinata?
Have you looked inside the pinata yet, through the tiny opening? I ask because I was once unpleasantly surprised when I filled a pinata once. The actual area that could be filled was so small, not as big the pinata. The rest was hallow and blocked off by cardboard.
If yours is different, and you can fill the whole thing, I'd say 1/2 full, not much more. It'll get heavy and might fall of the little handle that it's attached to. Have fun at your party!
Reply:well,there should be a little sticker on the back of your pinata lift that up and there should be a hole put candies and other items in it and then after your don filling close the flap
GOOD LUCK
HAVE FUN!
Bad Breath
Should i give my therapist a carnation for valentine's day?
I really like her, she is very cute and adorable. i gave her a photo for her birthday and a drawing for christmas should i get her a carnation for valentine's day, or some other flower or something else or nothing at all?
(she was also my teacher in high school 7 years ago so i've known her a while)
Should i give my therapist a carnation for valentine's day?
Sure, why not? I love Carnations %26amp; I'm sure she will too.
Reply:i think you should give her a card
Reply:Sure, give her a flower. That would be sweet.
(she was also my teacher in high school 7 years ago so i've known her a while)
Should i give my therapist a carnation for valentine's day?
Sure, why not? I love Carnations %26amp; I'm sure she will too.
Reply:i think you should give her a card
Reply:Sure, give her a flower. That would be sweet.
How to apologize to grandma?
Alright so I gave her something for her birthday that she considered inappropriate, called her a few bad names, told her i wish she was dead, misplaced some of her stuff just for fun and I kind of want to apologize and make it look like I'm really sorry. Oh and fruit baskets are no good because there was this fruit incident when she was in the hospital and she didn't want to share some of her fruits with me because she knows how much I like them, especially peaches, I absolutely love them, so no fruits. She might remember that and I don't want to.
Maybe a card or some flowers? Any suggestions guys? Thanks!
have a nice day
xoxo
succubus
How to apologize to grandma?
In my opinion, you need to do more than buy her stuff as an apology. Maybe spend time with her, take her shopping, cook her a meal, talk to her.
Reply:i think u need to GROW UP and appreciate your grandma. both of mine are dead and i would trade anything in the world to have them back. why not spend quality time with her rather than go out of your way to annoy her and give her a heart attack. please grow up.
Reply:lol interesting story..
but anyways i would probably hand-write an apology in a really nice card. I usually get my grandma something that she really likes, like jewlery, crystals, or something beach related. Does she have a collection of things? You can add to her collection and she will be really happy (hopefully).
Hope this helps :)
Reply:What a terrible relationship, how did this accure? Neway it is great that you wanna step up to the plate and realize the mistake u made. First remember u only have one grandma and how long do u think she is actually gonna be around? So i would just give her a card just admitting that u are sorry and that u love her and would love for u two to have a better relationship. treat her to a pedicure so while she relaxing she can realize that u are truly and dearly sorry.
Hope everything works out.
Reply:go an tell her how stupid u feel....u might end up laughing.
can't imagine doing that to my grandma
Reply:Wow. I would like a sincere apology when my kids misbehave. But I don't know how I would feel if I were in your grandma's shoes. I'd forgive you but really wouldn't want to be around someone that would keep hurting me.
Reply:This is one of the worst questions I've ever read. You must be grossly immature. "Kind of want to apologize?? .... make it SEEM like I'm sorry?" You don't deserve any real advice. She didn't have to give any of her fruit to you in the hospital either, what makes you entitled to it? Ridiculous! Go to the store and buy your own peach. You really turn me off.
Maybe a card or some flowers? Any suggestions guys? Thanks!
have a nice day
xoxo
succubus
How to apologize to grandma?
In my opinion, you need to do more than buy her stuff as an apology. Maybe spend time with her, take her shopping, cook her a meal, talk to her.
Reply:i think u need to GROW UP and appreciate your grandma. both of mine are dead and i would trade anything in the world to have them back. why not spend quality time with her rather than go out of your way to annoy her and give her a heart attack. please grow up.
Reply:lol interesting story..
but anyways i would probably hand-write an apology in a really nice card. I usually get my grandma something that she really likes, like jewlery, crystals, or something beach related. Does she have a collection of things? You can add to her collection and she will be really happy (hopefully).
Hope this helps :)
Reply:What a terrible relationship, how did this accure? Neway it is great that you wanna step up to the plate and realize the mistake u made. First remember u only have one grandma and how long do u think she is actually gonna be around? So i would just give her a card just admitting that u are sorry and that u love her and would love for u two to have a better relationship. treat her to a pedicure so while she relaxing she can realize that u are truly and dearly sorry.
Hope everything works out.
Reply:go an tell her how stupid u feel....u might end up laughing.
can't imagine doing that to my grandma
Reply:Wow. I would like a sincere apology when my kids misbehave. But I don't know how I would feel if I were in your grandma's shoes. I'd forgive you but really wouldn't want to be around someone that would keep hurting me.
Reply:This is one of the worst questions I've ever read. You must be grossly immature. "Kind of want to apologize?? .... make it SEEM like I'm sorry?" You don't deserve any real advice. She didn't have to give any of her fruit to you in the hospital either, what makes you entitled to it? Ridiculous! Go to the store and buy your own peach. You really turn me off.
Which one do I buy?
Okay, so my grandma is a really avid gardener- she loves flowers. Her birthday is coming up and I thought I would buy her a very pretty print of some flower photography. I've narrowed it down to two that I know she'd love, but now I can't decide.
Choice One: http://www.deviantart.com/print/2474832/
Choice Two:http://www.deviantart.com/print/2474860/
Which one do I buy?
I know it's winter but if she's an avid gardener, then perhaps a plant would be a better choice than a picture of a flower.
I mean I love skiing and I'd be very disappointed if someone gave me a picture of the mountains instead of a lift ticket to a local resort...
Just a thought...
HTH
Reply:They're both very nice. But I would go with choice one.
Reply:Tough choice. I bet you could even find more you like (possibly free ones) at these sites: http://www.smilelikeumeanit.com/stock.ht...
Reply:I like the first one, but my favorite color is purple. HOw sweet of you, but if you have a digital camera, you could alwasy do one yourself
Reply:Just my opinion...
I like them both, but I LOVE the first one for the colors and the contrast.
I'd love to see it in a black and white too.
I'm sure she'd love either, they're beautiful!
Reply:i love the light on the first one. its so beautiful.
Reply:i like the first picture also. I would say see where she would put it in her home and check the colors around. See which would look best if you were going to put it up. That should make the choice easier. GOod luck
Choice One: http://www.deviantart.com/print/2474832/
Choice Two:http://www.deviantart.com/print/2474860/
Which one do I buy?
I know it's winter but if she's an avid gardener, then perhaps a plant would be a better choice than a picture of a flower.
I mean I love skiing and I'd be very disappointed if someone gave me a picture of the mountains instead of a lift ticket to a local resort...
Just a thought...
HTH
Reply:They're both very nice. But I would go with choice one.
Reply:Tough choice. I bet you could even find more you like (possibly free ones) at these sites: http://www.smilelikeumeanit.com/stock.ht...
Reply:I like the first one, but my favorite color is purple. HOw sweet of you, but if you have a digital camera, you could alwasy do one yourself
Reply:Just my opinion...
I like them both, but I LOVE the first one for the colors and the contrast.
I'd love to see it in a black and white too.
I'm sure she'd love either, they're beautiful!
Reply:i love the light on the first one. its so beautiful.
Reply:i like the first picture also. I would say see where she would put it in her home and check the colors around. See which would look best if you were going to put it up. That should make the choice easier. GOod luck
Have you ever used flower delivery service?
i gonna send flowers on my grandma's birthday to saint petersburg in Russia and saw some sites resently but don't know should I trust them?? hesitating much...
Have you ever used flower delivery service?
I sent flowers before had no problems
Reply:in the past i used http://123asap.ru/russia/occasion-flower... good staff
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Have you ever used flower delivery service?
I sent flowers before had no problems
Reply:in the past i used http://123asap.ru/russia/occasion-flower... good staff
asics golf shoes
What is the sweetest thing that your husband/wife has done for you lately?
My husband bought me flowers today because it is my Aunt's birthday. She passed away three years ago and he bought them to cheer me up and then took me to her grave side to put flowers on her grave. He normally does not remember dates like this so I know he has put a lot of effort into this. How much sweeter does it get?
What is the sweetest thing that your husband/wife has done for you lately?
I married a very godly man after years of serious abuse with another husband, that God got me thru it. I would never divorce him as I didnt believe in divorce. But he left me for another .. a prostitue, and divorced me for her, and no it didnt ast long. He still thinks I will go back. Nope, but forgiveness is given totally. I pray for him much.
But after time of being single, God sent me the most GOdly man who is always doing for me. One thing he recently did, and it was always so spur of the moment, like he is, WONDERFUL. He knelt by me with tears in his eyes, and professed His undying love for me and then proceeded to tell me he is the most blessed husband in the world.
WOWOWOW. It is I who is most blessed.
WE both believe in the kind of marriage that God says we are to have, to submit to God first, and then to each other.
Then true love and respect and honor is always there on both sides.
Even just his going to work every day and providing for us both is such blessing. I cant work any longer due to health concerns that I believe in healing for. But, he is willing to do it all , jsut for me, for us, and I think that is incredibly awesome
So many today are so selfish in marriage and its about getting and not giving, or you chagne first, then I will.
IT takes each one willing to be first and submitting their will to Gods daily to make a Godly type marriage, and its worth all the effort we can give to it, doing it Gods way.
And you know what, your husband just blessed you so hugely so. God is smiling on him now. Its not only the doing, but the heart that is with it. ITs the extra things, and the spur of the moment things. My ex used to give me very expensive gifts and flowers, but never a drop of love our whole marriage. ITs the heart, and God says only the pure in heart will see His face. You my dear, have also been blessed by a wonderful husband. Not all ever get to see that, let alone live it. Believe me I know. I was there.
But, this time I let God pick for me and He did it perfectly, as He does everything else.
Be blessed in the Lord in all things, and in your marriage, may it grow stronger more every day.
You hug your husband for me, and us other gals on here and tell him we are so thrilled to see a godly man, as at times nowadays, it can be difficult to see one.
WE must all , men and women begin to vaue each other as God says to do and to life for Him in all things, including marriage.
Bless you to overflow.
Sorry to hear about your aunt, but she is in a better place, and look how God blessed you since she was gone
Tourned your mourning into some dancing, if only for a moment.
Sister shirley
Reply:My wife said I didn't have to take out the trash today, kill spiders, or open jars because it is my birthday she said those things can wait until tommorow. Seriously though my wife said I work to hard for the amount of money I make and we are struggling to make ends meet so I should get a better job! Happy birthday to me isnt she sweet?
Reply:that was so sweet and sentimental. On friday night I got to get out of the house by myself and go to an adults only charity event. No kids, just me and other moms. My brave husband had worked 12 hours the night before and was exhausted from having had only a short nap but he wanted me to get some time out that didn't include grocery shopping or kid shuttling. He insisted I go have fun and I did. Because of his demanding work schedule and me being a stay at home mom I rarely get time out like that to myself. it was nice
Reply:My husband is fighting cancer (winning) and he has to go into Mass General for intensive inpatient chemotherapy every 2 weeks for 5 days.
Well they always ask a lot of questions, are you safe at home, are you getting the proper rest-food etc.
Well I am usually putting his stuff away while this is happening and don't pay much attention to the questions or answers and today I heard the nurse ask. "What do you do to relieve stress?" I glanced over as my husband pointed to me and he said, "her" and she said who are your support people and he said, "her" after about 5 more questions like this he finally said, "I think it is pretty clear that she is it for me for every physical and emotional need that I or anyone else in our family has so I am the luckiest guy in the world even with this Oh so fun treatment".
I never realized before that moment how much I really do mean to him. We have been married for almost 5 yrs and I have never had a doubt that he loved me and our family but I had no idea he felt that I and ours was his whole world like I do.
He will be just fine in a few months but considering he isn't the kind of guy who gushes emotion I was floored.
I cried the whole hour home, I cried because it took this for me to really see that I am the luckiest woman in the world.
Reply:My husband was 1000 miles away and asked to take me on a longdistance date. Paying for coffee (calling to get a gift card on hold), getting the tickets to a movie (texting during). It was just a sweet way to make me feel special 1000 miles away.
Reply:My hubby spoils me rotten and in turn I text message him dirty little tidbits during the day when he is stuck in his office. They just had their offices redone and they now have all glass walls. Funny when he tells me he can't walk around because of stuff I write! LOL
Reply:my wife is divorcing me. That's pretty nice of her.
Reply:He stuck around for 28 years, that is pretty darn sweet. But lately he bought me some flowers for Valentine's Day - which was sweet because we had a fight two days before and I thought that holiday was pretty well shot! Isn't he a sweetie!
Reply:Does divorce count?
Reply:The sweetest thing my fiance has done for me he does every day. I am graduating school so he has had a lot of responsibilities but on him for the family. I have 3 children from a previous marriage and he loves them like his own. Their father is not and does not want to be in their lives. My fiance has stepped up to be a really important man in their lives and I love it.
The greatest feeling I get is when we are out or talking to people he says that they are his kids that is the sweetest thing he does every day.
I mean he has done other wonderful things like renting a limo, getting opera tickets, a 5 star dinner reservations without my knowledge to the whole thing. Not to mention he hired a radio station host (who sounds like Delilah) to tell me everything that we were doing that night. It by the way was the best night of my life.
But the way he acts towards the kids is the sweetest thing I have ever received from him.
Which makes me love him even more.
Reply:my husband made a word puzzle with a bunch of sweet things in each line about me. It was very sweet :)
Reply:I know this sounds corny, but here it goes.
I came home from work the other day with an apple my boss had given me. It was a mix of pear %26amp; apple, and it was the best apple I had ever had. Just a little thing, I mentioned it to him, that I would like to find out where they came from.
Well, he's not the flower %26amp; candy kind of guy. He just doesn't do gifts very often, so when he does something little, it means alot to me.
The next day, he came home from work, and walked into the house, carrying an apple, for me. The very same kind! I thought it was very sweet, that he would remember such a small thing.
Romance doesn't always have to be fancy dinners, or diamond rings. Sometimes, it's the little things that count.
"Life is not about the number of breaths we take, but it is about the number of moments that take our breath away"
Reply:Very nice of him. He is a good man I think. I try to remember my wife every moment and always do little things to brighten her day.
The best thing lately? She calls me often for work on the special phone only she has the number for. Last Thursday she called me 5 minutes before a dreaded "weekly meeting" at work (so boring!) She said "I am very glad we met and that I married you"
The meeting was much better and I barely heard anything that was said
Reply:that was really sweet....
for me today. my hubby was at the store and bought me an air wick freshner that auto sprays, the reason i really thought it was sweet, was ive been dealing with insomnia and had researched some natural ways to help me sleep.. and on the one online sight i had seen lavender is supposed to calm you.. so he seen that it had lavender scent and thought of me... i thought it was sweet.... lol, im easy to please...
Reply:Aww. That was very sweet of him.
Well, my fiance, out the kindest of his heart recently bought my grandmother a plane ticket to here, all as surprise for me so she could attend the wedding. My grandmother has been sick lately and low on the money whatsoever. So my fiance decided to send in a check to pay for her hospital bills and fly her down here. When my grandmother was sitting in our living room that day, I cried--tears of joy...I was surprise and very happy.
Reply:he shaved his thingy
Reply:my wife likes it when i fart on her...it turns her on..lol
What is the sweetest thing that your husband/wife has done for you lately?
I married a very godly man after years of serious abuse with another husband, that God got me thru it. I would never divorce him as I didnt believe in divorce. But he left me for another .. a prostitue, and divorced me for her, and no it didnt ast long. He still thinks I will go back. Nope, but forgiveness is given totally. I pray for him much.
But after time of being single, God sent me the most GOdly man who is always doing for me. One thing he recently did, and it was always so spur of the moment, like he is, WONDERFUL. He knelt by me with tears in his eyes, and professed His undying love for me and then proceeded to tell me he is the most blessed husband in the world.
WOWOWOW. It is I who is most blessed.
WE both believe in the kind of marriage that God says we are to have, to submit to God first, and then to each other.
Then true love and respect and honor is always there on both sides.
Even just his going to work every day and providing for us both is such blessing. I cant work any longer due to health concerns that I believe in healing for. But, he is willing to do it all , jsut for me, for us, and I think that is incredibly awesome
So many today are so selfish in marriage and its about getting and not giving, or you chagne first, then I will.
IT takes each one willing to be first and submitting their will to Gods daily to make a Godly type marriage, and its worth all the effort we can give to it, doing it Gods way.
And you know what, your husband just blessed you so hugely so. God is smiling on him now. Its not only the doing, but the heart that is with it. ITs the extra things, and the spur of the moment things. My ex used to give me very expensive gifts and flowers, but never a drop of love our whole marriage. ITs the heart, and God says only the pure in heart will see His face. You my dear, have also been blessed by a wonderful husband. Not all ever get to see that, let alone live it. Believe me I know. I was there.
But, this time I let God pick for me and He did it perfectly, as He does everything else.
Be blessed in the Lord in all things, and in your marriage, may it grow stronger more every day.
You hug your husband for me, and us other gals on here and tell him we are so thrilled to see a godly man, as at times nowadays, it can be difficult to see one.
WE must all , men and women begin to vaue each other as God says to do and to life for Him in all things, including marriage.
Bless you to overflow.
Sorry to hear about your aunt, but she is in a better place, and look how God blessed you since she was gone
Tourned your mourning into some dancing, if only for a moment.
Sister shirley
Reply:My wife said I didn't have to take out the trash today, kill spiders, or open jars because it is my birthday she said those things can wait until tommorow. Seriously though my wife said I work to hard for the amount of money I make and we are struggling to make ends meet so I should get a better job! Happy birthday to me isnt she sweet?
Reply:that was so sweet and sentimental. On friday night I got to get out of the house by myself and go to an adults only charity event. No kids, just me and other moms. My brave husband had worked 12 hours the night before and was exhausted from having had only a short nap but he wanted me to get some time out that didn't include grocery shopping or kid shuttling. He insisted I go have fun and I did. Because of his demanding work schedule and me being a stay at home mom I rarely get time out like that to myself. it was nice
Reply:My husband is fighting cancer (winning) and he has to go into Mass General for intensive inpatient chemotherapy every 2 weeks for 5 days.
Well they always ask a lot of questions, are you safe at home, are you getting the proper rest-food etc.
Well I am usually putting his stuff away while this is happening and don't pay much attention to the questions or answers and today I heard the nurse ask. "What do you do to relieve stress?" I glanced over as my husband pointed to me and he said, "her" and she said who are your support people and he said, "her" after about 5 more questions like this he finally said, "I think it is pretty clear that she is it for me for every physical and emotional need that I or anyone else in our family has so I am the luckiest guy in the world even with this Oh so fun treatment".
I never realized before that moment how much I really do mean to him. We have been married for almost 5 yrs and I have never had a doubt that he loved me and our family but I had no idea he felt that I and ours was his whole world like I do.
He will be just fine in a few months but considering he isn't the kind of guy who gushes emotion I was floored.
I cried the whole hour home, I cried because it took this for me to really see that I am the luckiest woman in the world.
Reply:My husband was 1000 miles away and asked to take me on a longdistance date. Paying for coffee (calling to get a gift card on hold), getting the tickets to a movie (texting during). It was just a sweet way to make me feel special 1000 miles away.
Reply:My hubby spoils me rotten and in turn I text message him dirty little tidbits during the day when he is stuck in his office. They just had their offices redone and they now have all glass walls. Funny when he tells me he can't walk around because of stuff I write! LOL
Reply:my wife is divorcing me. That's pretty nice of her.
Reply:He stuck around for 28 years, that is pretty darn sweet. But lately he bought me some flowers for Valentine's Day - which was sweet because we had a fight two days before and I thought that holiday was pretty well shot! Isn't he a sweetie!
Reply:Does divorce count?
Reply:The sweetest thing my fiance has done for me he does every day. I am graduating school so he has had a lot of responsibilities but on him for the family. I have 3 children from a previous marriage and he loves them like his own. Their father is not and does not want to be in their lives. My fiance has stepped up to be a really important man in their lives and I love it.
The greatest feeling I get is when we are out or talking to people he says that they are his kids that is the sweetest thing he does every day.
I mean he has done other wonderful things like renting a limo, getting opera tickets, a 5 star dinner reservations without my knowledge to the whole thing. Not to mention he hired a radio station host (who sounds like Delilah) to tell me everything that we were doing that night. It by the way was the best night of my life.
But the way he acts towards the kids is the sweetest thing I have ever received from him.
Which makes me love him even more.
Reply:my husband made a word puzzle with a bunch of sweet things in each line about me. It was very sweet :)
Reply:I know this sounds corny, but here it goes.
I came home from work the other day with an apple my boss had given me. It was a mix of pear %26amp; apple, and it was the best apple I had ever had. Just a little thing, I mentioned it to him, that I would like to find out where they came from.
Well, he's not the flower %26amp; candy kind of guy. He just doesn't do gifts very often, so when he does something little, it means alot to me.
The next day, he came home from work, and walked into the house, carrying an apple, for me. The very same kind! I thought it was very sweet, that he would remember such a small thing.
Romance doesn't always have to be fancy dinners, or diamond rings. Sometimes, it's the little things that count.
"Life is not about the number of breaths we take, but it is about the number of moments that take our breath away"
Reply:Very nice of him. He is a good man I think. I try to remember my wife every moment and always do little things to brighten her day.
The best thing lately? She calls me often for work on the special phone only she has the number for. Last Thursday she called me 5 minutes before a dreaded "weekly meeting" at work (so boring!) She said "I am very glad we met and that I married you"
The meeting was much better and I barely heard anything that was said
Reply:that was really sweet....
for me today. my hubby was at the store and bought me an air wick freshner that auto sprays, the reason i really thought it was sweet, was ive been dealing with insomnia and had researched some natural ways to help me sleep.. and on the one online sight i had seen lavender is supposed to calm you.. so he seen that it had lavender scent and thought of me... i thought it was sweet.... lol, im easy to please...
Reply:Aww. That was very sweet of him.
Well, my fiance, out the kindest of his heart recently bought my grandmother a plane ticket to here, all as surprise for me so she could attend the wedding. My grandmother has been sick lately and low on the money whatsoever. So my fiance decided to send in a check to pay for her hospital bills and fly her down here. When my grandmother was sitting in our living room that day, I cried--tears of joy...I was surprise and very happy.
Reply:he shaved his thingy
Reply:my wife likes it when i fart on her...it turns her on..lol
I have a general question? Would you have an interest in an Online Floral Wholesaler,?
By online Wholesaler, I mean, either Sell Loose Stemmed Flowers, Design by your pictures or ideas, All Occasions, Weddings? Birthdays? Mother Day? Father Day? and more?
What if Roses were as low as 11.99 for a dozen? Shipped overnight, double boxed with 100 Guarantee? What would you say?
I have a general question? Would you have an interest in an Online Floral Wholesaler,?
Interesting idea. I live in San Antonio, which has about half a dozen wholesale florists, and too many retailers to count. Plus, most of the major grocery chains carry flowers, loose and arranged. But there might be a market for something like that in small towns where people don't have such easy access to florists. One thing that might hurt you is the shipping fees. To my knowledge, the only reliable overnight shipper is FedEx and they are expensive. Another is competition from companies like FTD and 1-800-Flowers. They're also expensive but they're established. If this is a dream of yours, I certainly don't want to put a damper on it, but you do have some things to think about. Good luck with whatever you decide.
What if Roses were as low as 11.99 for a dozen? Shipped overnight, double boxed with 100 Guarantee? What would you say?
I have a general question? Would you have an interest in an Online Floral Wholesaler,?
Interesting idea. I live in San Antonio, which has about half a dozen wholesale florists, and too many retailers to count. Plus, most of the major grocery chains carry flowers, loose and arranged. But there might be a market for something like that in small towns where people don't have such easy access to florists. One thing that might hurt you is the shipping fees. To my knowledge, the only reliable overnight shipper is FedEx and they are expensive. Another is competition from companies like FTD and 1-800-Flowers. They're also expensive but they're established. If this is a dream of yours, I certainly don't want to put a damper on it, but you do have some things to think about. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Boyfriends parents?
well we broke up but its been bothering me!
my exboyfriends parents hated me! i did everything for them, id make dessert of something, clean up dinner, wash dishes, put them away, i washed his moms car twice, i did laundry, ive picked up, ive set the table, ive given her flowers, christmas birthday gifts, im always OVER polite.
they were so mean to me why?
Boyfriends parents?
Sometimes there are just folks who think NO ONE is good enough for their child. Maybe these are those type of people. Just remember, if you marry their son; you marry the family too. So it's probably best that the two of you have split. Try to have fun right now just going out. No need in finding a new guy so soon. Yet, a new fellow might just be the answer you need.
Reply:It's probably just because they didn't want you to be with thier son. Being nice to them isn't gonna change their mind. It's best to just forget about it now that you've broken up with him. It's not worth worrying. And think of it this way, just imagine how bad they'd treat you if you guys had gotten married or something. Just don't worry about it. They all didn't deserve you.
Reply:Maybe they're over-protective of their son and will never like any girl who tries to take him away from them.
Reply:if the parent is overly protective then thats why she dosent want her little boy to get hurt dont worry it happen to me!!!
my exboyfriends parents hated me! i did everything for them, id make dessert of something, clean up dinner, wash dishes, put them away, i washed his moms car twice, i did laundry, ive picked up, ive set the table, ive given her flowers, christmas birthday gifts, im always OVER polite.
they were so mean to me why?
Boyfriends parents?
Sometimes there are just folks who think NO ONE is good enough for their child. Maybe these are those type of people. Just remember, if you marry their son; you marry the family too. So it's probably best that the two of you have split. Try to have fun right now just going out. No need in finding a new guy so soon. Yet, a new fellow might just be the answer you need.
Reply:It's probably just because they didn't want you to be with thier son. Being nice to them isn't gonna change their mind. It's best to just forget about it now that you've broken up with him. It's not worth worrying. And think of it this way, just imagine how bad they'd treat you if you guys had gotten married or something. Just don't worry about it. They all didn't deserve you.
Reply:Maybe they're over-protective of their son and will never like any girl who tries to take him away from them.
Reply:if the parent is overly protective then thats why she dosent want her little boy to get hurt dont worry it happen to me!!!
O.K. Want to write a love note?
Here's what I got, finish it for me as it is going to go with flowers. Happy Birthday !!! I do hope that this special day is a memorable day for you! Don't forget to close your eyes and wish upon a star with passion and ----------------------------------------...
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Happy Birthday !!! I do hope that this special and lovely day that will stay in your memory for every! Don't forget to close your eyes and wish upon a star with passion and a hopeful heart. I wish you all the best this day and hope that your future birthdays will be filled with love.
Thinking of you,
(Yourname)
Reply:the feeling that you are special and the most important person to me.
Reply:Happy birthday, shoot for the stars and if you miss you will be stuck in its gravitational pull forever so you better do it right b*tch.
That was better than yours you heartless bastard.
Reply:with passion and hope!
Reply:just leave it with passion. That sounds nice!
Reply:That totally sucks. Start over.
Reply:sigh.
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O.K. Want to write a love note?
Happy Birthday !!! I do hope that this special and lovely day that will stay in your memory for every! Don't forget to close your eyes and wish upon a star with passion and a hopeful heart. I wish you all the best this day and hope that your future birthdays will be filled with love.
Thinking of you,
(Yourname)
Reply:the feeling that you are special and the most important person to me.
Reply:Happy birthday, shoot for the stars and if you miss you will be stuck in its gravitational pull forever so you better do it right b*tch.
That was better than yours you heartless bastard.
Reply:with passion and hope!
Reply:just leave it with passion. That sounds nice!
Reply:That totally sucks. Start over.
Reply:sigh.
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Ladies....Do you think this would be appropriate??
I have been dating a lady for about four months. Sending flowers at birthday, also various cards. Would it be appropriate for me to buy her a Birthstone ring valued at $150 for Valentines Day???? Would it be too "forward" at this point in the relationship.????
Thanks for your input.
Ladies....Do you think this would be appropriate??
That sounds so nice. She will know that you have put some thought into this, and that will be what matters to her. She shouldn't feel obligated to buy you something that expensive, though, so don't be disappointed if she doesn't.
My best to you both.
Reply:My friend and I think that it would be very nice and conciderate. Dont tell her how much it is. We know that we would love it and its not like you are asking for her hand in marrige. This is a prime time in your relationship and this will make it or brake it. Well Good luck!
Reply:are you looking for a serious realationship? If not tone it down a bit
Reply:Good question, I think that it'd be a beautiful gesture, but you dont want her to think she has to buy you something that expensive. Ya know?
Reply:That sounds super sweet! Four months is a good amount of time, and it's not like it's an engagement ring!
Reply:If she is special she is worth it. The gesture would show her your in it for the long run. I think it is sweet. I don't think it is too forward, especially if you two already had sex.
Reply:I think it is a very sweet gesture. It says you like her w/out getting too serious.
Reply:No I think it would be very nice. I think think its forward at all.
Reply:It depends on the lady whether it would be acceptable or not. My advice to you would be to buy her a gold chain with her birthstone on it instead therefore taking no chances. With a ring you have to get her size right etc.
I suggest a single red rose, a nicely wrapped chain and dinner. Book well in advance as Valentines Day will be busy.
:)
Reply:I personally think that any gift would be very much appreciated by the angel you are dating , however ..........give this some thought , could she afford to buy you the same monetary value present and if not would it embarrass her? I think the thought behind you giving her the ring btw is a gorgeous , and she sure is very lucky to have you , and i dont believe a birthstone ring at any point in a relationship is too forward , now give her a diamond ring , and uhmmmmm well yeah you see what im getting at , I hope you have a wonderful Valentines day!!!!
Thanks for your input.
Ladies....Do you think this would be appropriate??
That sounds so nice. She will know that you have put some thought into this, and that will be what matters to her. She shouldn't feel obligated to buy you something that expensive, though, so don't be disappointed if she doesn't.
My best to you both.
Reply:My friend and I think that it would be very nice and conciderate. Dont tell her how much it is. We know that we would love it and its not like you are asking for her hand in marrige. This is a prime time in your relationship and this will make it or brake it. Well Good luck!
Reply:are you looking for a serious realationship? If not tone it down a bit
Reply:Good question, I think that it'd be a beautiful gesture, but you dont want her to think she has to buy you something that expensive. Ya know?
Reply:That sounds super sweet! Four months is a good amount of time, and it's not like it's an engagement ring!
Reply:If she is special she is worth it. The gesture would show her your in it for the long run. I think it is sweet. I don't think it is too forward, especially if you two already had sex.
Reply:I think it is a very sweet gesture. It says you like her w/out getting too serious.
Reply:No I think it would be very nice. I think think its forward at all.
Reply:It depends on the lady whether it would be acceptable or not. My advice to you would be to buy her a gold chain with her birthstone on it instead therefore taking no chances. With a ring you have to get her size right etc.
I suggest a single red rose, a nicely wrapped chain and dinner. Book well in advance as Valentines Day will be busy.
:)
Reply:I personally think that any gift would be very much appreciated by the angel you are dating , however ..........give this some thought , could she afford to buy you the same monetary value present and if not would it embarrass her? I think the thought behind you giving her the ring btw is a gorgeous , and she sure is very lucky to have you , and i dont believe a birthstone ring at any point in a relationship is too forward , now give her a diamond ring , and uhmmmmm well yeah you see what im getting at , I hope you have a wonderful Valentines day!!!!
Why can't I do nice things without people thinking I have a hidden agenda?
I use to buy girls at my workplace flowers, or gifts on their birthdays all the time, now I've stopped because they always think I have a hidden agenda.
It finally got to the point that I had to have a talk with this one girl, and I was like "listen, you're attractive, but I am not into you, so stop thinking that I am. I got you something nice because you're a cool person, so lets just leave it at that."
Why can't I do nice things without people thinking I have a hidden agenda?
Each of my friends is a little different in some way - it is what we enjoy about each other.
If you like doing nice things for people, than continue to do so. These women, and perhaps some men as well, probably think you have an ulterior motive because that is what so many people sadly do have these days.
One way to help over come that besides just being honest and laid back about the whole deal would be to get something for all the girls to enjoy - maybe burn a CD they can listen to at work, or buy each of them a candle and leave it on their desks with a note stating 'just thought you would all enjoy these.'
Eventually they will realize it is just your normal behavior and when you give someone an individual gift it will not be that big a deal. If someone continues to give you a hard time about it, or perhaps does not like it as some girls do not want any special attention unless asked for, then just leave them out. It might sound uncivil, but if it is actually causing problems in the work place it is doing more harm than good. Stick with a card on special occasions (birthdays, holidays, promotions, etc.) and leave it at that.
Good luck!
A
Reply:this is b/c now a days people aren't just nice and giving. many time people will do something so that others feel obligated to return a favor, which is so wrong.
Reply:Are you the type who looks a little suspect..creepy ..or nurddish..it could be your attitude ..don't give them anything ..or maybe just a
cheap card ..
and as for the one who makes you cookies ..go for it ..otherwise they will think you are gay ..
Reply:Nice way of looking at things.Just be yourself. You are fine as you are now.Let people think what they want.
Reply:I think that is a lovely thing for you to do. I don't think you should stop it, if that is the kind of person you are then just be yourself, in a way by stopping doing these things you have let other people change you!
Reply:It's how society developed. Maybe during the olden-ages can we do something good for others without receiving much speculation. But now, no matter how many good things you do, you still have a chance of being branded a hypocrite.
Reply:cause most people have a hidden agenda when they do nice things
It finally got to the point that I had to have a talk with this one girl, and I was like "listen, you're attractive, but I am not into you, so stop thinking that I am. I got you something nice because you're a cool person, so lets just leave it at that."
Why can't I do nice things without people thinking I have a hidden agenda?
Each of my friends is a little different in some way - it is what we enjoy about each other.
If you like doing nice things for people, than continue to do so. These women, and perhaps some men as well, probably think you have an ulterior motive because that is what so many people sadly do have these days.
One way to help over come that besides just being honest and laid back about the whole deal would be to get something for all the girls to enjoy - maybe burn a CD they can listen to at work, or buy each of them a candle and leave it on their desks with a note stating 'just thought you would all enjoy these.'
Eventually they will realize it is just your normal behavior and when you give someone an individual gift it will not be that big a deal. If someone continues to give you a hard time about it, or perhaps does not like it as some girls do not want any special attention unless asked for, then just leave them out. It might sound uncivil, but if it is actually causing problems in the work place it is doing more harm than good. Stick with a card on special occasions (birthdays, holidays, promotions, etc.) and leave it at that.
Good luck!
A
Reply:this is b/c now a days people aren't just nice and giving. many time people will do something so that others feel obligated to return a favor, which is so wrong.
Reply:Are you the type who looks a little suspect..creepy ..or nurddish..it could be your attitude ..don't give them anything ..or maybe just a
cheap card ..
and as for the one who makes you cookies ..go for it ..otherwise they will think you are gay ..
Reply:Nice way of looking at things.Just be yourself. You are fine as you are now.Let people think what they want.
Reply:I think that is a lovely thing for you to do. I don't think you should stop it, if that is the kind of person you are then just be yourself, in a way by stopping doing these things you have let other people change you!
Reply:It's how society developed. Maybe during the olden-ages can we do something good for others without receiving much speculation. But now, no matter how many good things you do, you still have a chance of being branded a hypocrite.
Reply:cause most people have a hidden agenda when they do nice things
I need to buy a gift for my friends 21st birthaday, What can i get her?
I need the gift to be delivered to her house on a specific day, NOT FLOWERS as they are boring, but something maybe fun, sexy, kinky? something that will make her laugh as i wont be in the country and a birthday that she will remember for life! I was thinking of a stripper? What do you think?
I need to buy a gift for my friends 21st birthaday, What can i get her?
A Stripper, she will always REMEMBER that, ROFL!!!
Reply:A stripper with a vibrator
and a note saying that I would love to take care of this myself but here's something to keep you company until I get back
Reply:Nice gold jewellery-earrings or necklace. Can't go wrong with that. Don't do kinky things for a 21st.
Reply:You're kidding? Nah have someone deliver something special like a necklace or a bracelet.
'Cos the other stuff won't go down as well with her as it will with you...trust me.
Reply:i work for stringfellows retail they do great gift ideas and more....
website is: www.stringfellows.net,
but if you want to order anything email me and ill get you discount and more offers,
email me: manda_jayne_02 @yahoo.co.uk
Reply:The absolute best gift would be a
Gift Certificate
to her favorite shopping or clothing store.
You'll never go wrong; you provide some means, she makes the selection.
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Reply:How about a necklace?
http://www.joyavie.com/products/6/Fashio...
Reply:i think u should send someone to do like a little show (possibly a funny one so she cant stop laughin) like singin or somethin in front of her house n at the end the singers be like this is from so n so.... shell remember that forever!
I need to buy a gift for my friends 21st birthaday, What can i get her?
A Stripper, she will always REMEMBER that, ROFL!!!
Reply:A stripper with a vibrator
and a note saying that I would love to take care of this myself but here's something to keep you company until I get back
Reply:Nice gold jewellery-earrings or necklace. Can't go wrong with that. Don't do kinky things for a 21st.
Reply:You're kidding? Nah have someone deliver something special like a necklace or a bracelet.
'Cos the other stuff won't go down as well with her as it will with you...trust me.
Reply:i work for stringfellows retail they do great gift ideas and more....
website is: www.stringfellows.net,
but if you want to order anything email me and ill get you discount and more offers,
email me: manda_jayne_02 @yahoo.co.uk
Reply:The absolute best gift would be a
Gift Certificate
to her favorite shopping or clothing store.
You'll never go wrong; you provide some means, she makes the selection.
100% satisfaction.
Reply:How about a necklace?
http://www.joyavie.com/products/6/Fashio...
Reply:i think u should send someone to do like a little show (possibly a funny one so she cant stop laughin) like singin or somethin in front of her house n at the end the singers be like this is from so n so.... shell remember that forever!
Im looking for planets of birthdays like, Mays flower is lilly of the valley?
ARIES
(Mar. 21- April 20)
Mars
TAURUS
(Apr. 21- may 21)
Venus
GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)
Mercury
CANCER
(June 22-July 22)
Moon
LEO
(July 23-Aug 22)
Sun
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
mercury
LIBRA
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Venus
SCORPIO
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Pluto
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Jupiter
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Saturn
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21.- Feb. 19)
Uranus
PISCES
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Neptune
Im looking for planets of birthdays like, Mays flower is lilly of the valley?
JAN---SNOWDROP, CARNATION. FEB---PRIMROSE, VIOLET. MARCH---VIOLET, JONQUIL. APRIL---DAISY, SWEETPEA. MAY---LILY OF THE VALLEY, HAWTHORN. JUNE---ROSE, HONEYSUCKLE. JULY--- WATERLILY, LARKSPUR. AUG---GLADIOLUS, POPPY. SEPT---MORNING GLORY, ASTER. OCT---CALENDULA, COSMOS. NOV---CHRYSANTHEMUM. DEC---POINSETTIA, HOLLY.
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(Mar. 21- April 20)
Mars
TAURUS
(Apr. 21- may 21)
Venus
GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)
Mercury
CANCER
(June 22-July 22)
Moon
LEO
(July 23-Aug 22)
Sun
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
mercury
LIBRA
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Venus
SCORPIO
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Pluto
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Jupiter
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Saturn
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21.- Feb. 19)
Uranus
PISCES
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Neptune
Im looking for planets of birthdays like, Mays flower is lilly of the valley?
JAN---SNOWDROP, CARNATION. FEB---PRIMROSE, VIOLET. MARCH---VIOLET, JONQUIL. APRIL---DAISY, SWEETPEA. MAY---LILY OF THE VALLEY, HAWTHORN. JUNE---ROSE, HONEYSUCKLE. JULY--- WATERLILY, LARKSPUR. AUG---GLADIOLUS, POPPY. SEPT---MORNING GLORY, ASTER. OCT---CALENDULA, COSMOS. NOV---CHRYSANTHEMUM. DEC---POINSETTIA, HOLLY.
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What kind of Birthady gift can i get for my bf's mother?
Her birthday is near, and i have no idea what to get her. She doesn't really have any hobbies, she has a poodle, and doesn't like flowers, or eat cakes, she probably won't want to go out for dinner. She doesn't eat gift baskets or fruit baskets, she also doesn't like picture frames, so i don't know what to get her, she's really picky and i can't think of anything.
Any ideas of what i could get her?
What kind of Birthady gift can i get for my bf's mother?
Give her a voucher for the beauty parlor...we all get our hair done...
Reply:buy her a spa coupon
Reply:a poodle ornament or a gift voucher so she can please herself.......... if she dont like anything are you sure she likes you?? your taking her son away!!!!!!!!!!!! mmmmmmmmmmm just a thought, i know someone like that, cant please her at all!!!!!!
Reply:Give her a great picture of you and her son. Mothers love pictures of there kids.
Any ideas of what i could get her?
What kind of Birthady gift can i get for my bf's mother?
Give her a voucher for the beauty parlor...we all get our hair done...
Reply:buy her a spa coupon
Reply:a poodle ornament or a gift voucher so she can please herself.......... if she dont like anything are you sure she likes you?? your taking her son away!!!!!!!!!!!! mmmmmmmmmmm just a thought, i know someone like that, cant please her at all!!!!!!
Reply:Give her a great picture of you and her son. Mothers love pictures of there kids.
Flourists please help (flower help)?
Hi, I am going to be buying my girlfriend some flowers for her birthday and I am wondering how I can keep them fresh looking/smelling. I want to buy them the night before her birthday.
What can i do to keep them looking like they just got picked? any tips?
Flourists please help (flower help)?
im no florist... but, what you can do is keep them in a bucket of water.. maybe add acouple of teaspoons of sugar, it makes them last longer.
Reply:drop an asprin in the vase with the flowers and keep them in a cool place.
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What can i do to keep them looking like they just got picked? any tips?
Flourists please help (flower help)?
im no florist... but, what you can do is keep them in a bucket of water.. maybe add acouple of teaspoons of sugar, it makes them last longer.
Reply:drop an asprin in the vase with the flowers and keep them in a cool place.
Vitamin C Benefits
How do I get her to like me?
This is a strange question but how do I get a girl that I like (which had said that she liked me also) to go out with me? I'm going to send her flowers on her birthday with a little poem I wrote for her to try to get her to go out with me. Please help.
How do I get her to like me?
Dude if she says she likes you, u no longer have to worry about what she will say but how long will she wait? Make ur move man enjoy life and appreciate her for her
Reply:If you want her to go out with you, ASK HER!
Reply:Dude look , if she likes you she'll go out with you just dont try to hard they can smell it like fear . you just have to be your self and hope for the best . but what helps is making them laugh.........just do act stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:How to make her like you? It's not a strange question, but the bottom line is-- you can't. For starters, I wholeheartedly agree with Jon D and Nano. (see above).
Girls are very picky and selective. Not only that, they are very superficial and tend to categorize and evaluate a guy in a matter of seconds. Her first impression of you is all-important. It's very hard to win a girl over after that. It would be wrong to try, because that means acting like someone you aren't.
To make matters even more complicated, girls vary a great deal in their tastes. Some like nice boys, some like bad boys, others like clowns, jocks or bohemian, artsy types. They aren't predictable like guys who always turn their head for a tall blonde with big h??ters.
Yes, many girls still like to be swept off their feet, but they still want to pick *who* does the sweeping. A guy who doesn't want to put his ego through a lot of torture should stand back and wait until a girl gives him a clear signal that she is interested.
Having said that... It appears this girl has ALREADY given you those signals. What are you waiting for? Did you already ask her out and get turned down? If so, *move on*. If you haven't, strap on some balls and make a move before she thinks you are a wuss.
In either, case, forget the poetry and flowers. Flowers and grovelling will make you popular with her parents, not her. You are trying *too hard*. Save the grand gestures for after you are together, your anniversary or next Valentine's Day.
You don't need to make the "date" an expensive, elaborate affair. Personally, I'm against "dating" altogether. Do something casual and non-threatening. Ask her if she would like to hang out. Grab a taco or a cup of coffee. Take a drive to the park or mall and do some people–watching.
Spend time walking, talking and finding out what you have in common. Don't get serious about someone you can't be friends with. Girls love to talk, so this part is easy. Be a good listener.
If she seems to enjoy spending time with you, then you are in. She will mention a movie, a dance, a club or restaurant she likes, and you can smoothly step it up to more traditional dating-type stuff. Keep your dignity and take it slow.
Reply:dude act cool like be calm and get her some roses
Reply:in the poem put "will u go out wit me" cuz if she has told u she likes u then she wants u to make the 1st move
Reply:I'm gonna tell you this straight young man flowers and poems don't get any girls. Confidence brings success. You know she likes you so go up and ask her out for coffee or smoothie or whatever you kids drink these days. Trust me it works.
How do I get her to like me?
Dude if she says she likes you, u no longer have to worry about what she will say but how long will she wait? Make ur move man enjoy life and appreciate her for her
Reply:If you want her to go out with you, ASK HER!
Reply:Dude look , if she likes you she'll go out with you just dont try to hard they can smell it like fear . you just have to be your self and hope for the best . but what helps is making them laugh.........just do act stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:How to make her like you? It's not a strange question, but the bottom line is-- you can't. For starters, I wholeheartedly agree with Jon D and Nano. (see above).
Girls are very picky and selective. Not only that, they are very superficial and tend to categorize and evaluate a guy in a matter of seconds. Her first impression of you is all-important. It's very hard to win a girl over after that. It would be wrong to try, because that means acting like someone you aren't.
To make matters even more complicated, girls vary a great deal in their tastes. Some like nice boys, some like bad boys, others like clowns, jocks or bohemian, artsy types. They aren't predictable like guys who always turn their head for a tall blonde with big h??ters.
Yes, many girls still like to be swept off their feet, but they still want to pick *who* does the sweeping. A guy who doesn't want to put his ego through a lot of torture should stand back and wait until a girl gives him a clear signal that she is interested.
Having said that... It appears this girl has ALREADY given you those signals. What are you waiting for? Did you already ask her out and get turned down? If so, *move on*. If you haven't, strap on some balls and make a move before she thinks you are a wuss.
In either, case, forget the poetry and flowers. Flowers and grovelling will make you popular with her parents, not her. You are trying *too hard*. Save the grand gestures for after you are together, your anniversary or next Valentine's Day.
You don't need to make the "date" an expensive, elaborate affair. Personally, I'm against "dating" altogether. Do something casual and non-threatening. Ask her if she would like to hang out. Grab a taco or a cup of coffee. Take a drive to the park or mall and do some people–watching.
Spend time walking, talking and finding out what you have in common. Don't get serious about someone you can't be friends with. Girls love to talk, so this part is easy. Be a good listener.
If she seems to enjoy spending time with you, then you are in. She will mention a movie, a dance, a club or restaurant she likes, and you can smoothly step it up to more traditional dating-type stuff. Keep your dignity and take it slow.
Reply:dude act cool like be calm and get her some roses
Reply:in the poem put "will u go out wit me" cuz if she has told u she likes u then she wants u to make the 1st move
Reply:I'm gonna tell you this straight young man flowers and poems don't get any girls. Confidence brings success. You know she likes you so go up and ask her out for coffee or smoothie or whatever you kids drink these days. Trust me it works.
Flower Power?
I have a good friend whos birthday is coming up soon...I want to, get her a flower (or flowers) as simple "friendly" birthday present...I don't want to send the wrong message to her thinking that I'm interested in her (which i'm honestly not)...others have to told me, if thats what I want to do, for me to stay away from roses...Any suggestions on flowers as a birthday present?
Flower Power?
Roses are fine, but for friendship you use the yellow rose. If represents "friendship." I'd send a friendship card along with it. A red rose if "love." Black flowers, are for when you hit 40 years old. But sure, you can send her yellow flowers for friendship. Or any other flowers, but I'd be sure to send the friendship card with them or she might get the wrong idea. With roses, yellow usually displays the message because most people, not all people know it represents friendship. But I would be safe and send a birthday friendship card anyways.
Reply:Give her candy flowers and a funny card.
and if you dont want her to start liking you, get her a prank gift or somethin'
Reply:get sumthin else like a card or money
Reply:yeah probablynot roses but an assortetd bouquet would be nice..and a good friend card....
Reply:go clean her house instead.
Reply:flowers + female friend= you like her more than a friend
Reply:No red roses..... I would go for simple white daisies......a bouquet, with a humorous friendship card. With daisies, she won' t think something else. That' s it. Don' t forget to write the word friend in bold in your message....;-))
Reply:Yellow roses means friendship
Flower Power?
Roses are fine, but for friendship you use the yellow rose. If represents "friendship." I'd send a friendship card along with it. A red rose if "love." Black flowers, are for when you hit 40 years old. But sure, you can send her yellow flowers for friendship. Or any other flowers, but I'd be sure to send the friendship card with them or she might get the wrong idea. With roses, yellow usually displays the message because most people, not all people know it represents friendship. But I would be safe and send a birthday friendship card anyways.
Reply:Give her candy flowers and a funny card.
and if you dont want her to start liking you, get her a prank gift or somethin'
Reply:get sumthin else like a card or money
Reply:yeah probablynot roses but an assortetd bouquet would be nice..and a good friend card....
Reply:go clean her house instead.
Reply:flowers + female friend= you like her more than a friend
Reply:No red roses..... I would go for simple white daisies......a bouquet, with a humorous friendship card. With daisies, she won' t think something else. That' s it. Don' t forget to write the word friend in bold in your message....;-))
Reply:Yellow roses means friendship
Bipolar - Distance with parent?
My mom has bp and we are currently not speaking due to a series of terrible behaviors that ocurred while she was not on meds. She feels as if she is the victim and we don't want her in our life. She thinks she is proving a point by not speaking to us. During this time I have had a baby. She called me once she found out I had the baby...1 month ago...and i invited her to the hospital to visit. Since then I have sent her 2 ecards (thank you for flowers %26amp; Happy Birthday). She has not responded and has made no effort to reconnect. She used to be a very big part of our life.
Just wondering if anyone has experience dealing with distance. How did everything work out? I am not sure whether to think this is temporary or perminant.
Bipolar - Distance with parent?
Taking her in for an evaluation is very insulting to anyone. Do you know how often bipolar disorder is diagnosed? It's very over diagnosed these days. You basically said to her, "I don't like you, but your my mother, so I'm going to justify why with a doctor." Especially these days, medicine is a business. A doctor isn't going to let you walk out of his or her office without a diagnosis or prescription. Whatever your intentions or reasons were, that's the way it's seen and in some ways the way it is. Bipolar disorder is often more pleasant than the treatment.
You screwed up. This distance you created with her might be long term or not, but there's nothing you can do now. You hurt your mother by doing this, whether or not you believe she truly needed the help doesn't matter, and now there's nothing you can do to take it back.
Reply:Some BPs say to make contact, others say to let them. Which is better, and why? House is in tatters (plumbing broken, boxes everywhere, empty food containers), but out seeking "stablity" with friends in ONE hobby (music). Report It
Reply:Wow....my mom is BP as well...she is very selfish and thinks "poor me" all the time.I havent spoken to her in over 5 years.My choice...she wont take meds and is consistantly a pain in the *** so I dont deal with her at all.I have kids to care for and I dontr need her making a scene in front of them or being mean when she feels bad.Its not worth it to me.Now....my youngest child has been diagnosed with Bp...I have her on meds and helping her deal with it all.Its been hard on everyone...but being a mom to your own children is more important than dealing with your mother right now.
Reply:I am going through that right now. I have gotten to the point where I have to worry about my family. She knows where I am and how to contact me. Remember, she is the person with the condition and if she chooses not to do what she needs to to control it that is her choice and her problem. Your children will need your undivided attention. Your mother is an adult - she can take care of herself and may one day realize what she missed out on by not doing what was right by her daughter and grandchildren. In the mean time go on with your life.
Reply:People with BPD can have serious mental problems, she must be in therapy as well as taking meds but be patient and try not to worry because she must be agreeable to therapy.
Reply:I honestly think that your mother is probably more embarassed by her behavior than anything. The only thing you can do at this point is reassure her that you are willing to accept the fact that this behavior was beyond her control. Mental illness is stigmatized and it is a shame that society still can not understand that it is a problem with organic brain chemistry. If your mother had diabetes or some other condition people would not judge her harshly. She probably needs you more than ever right now but is ashamed and grieving inside about her behaviors. Try to reinforce that you DO want her in your life and hopefully she will sort out her feelings and come to that realization. best wishes
Reply:Why would you want her around a helpless infant when she is not on her meds? Pppl with bipolar are notorious for stopping their medication and not committing to the therapeutic process. It sounds like your mom could also have a borderline personality disorder. She has let you know that she doesn't really want to be a functioning member of the family let alone in society. Regardless of what anyone thinks...your mom is menatlly ill and she needs to take responsibility for her situation...which she is not willing to do. For the sake of your own sanity and the safety of your children you should put your foot down and make her take her meds...be in therapy...if she wants a relationship with you. Make it a requirement.
I took in a teenage girl (mother who was bipolar and exactly what I just described and what you have said about your mom) who's mom abandoned her. For 3 years I was lied to on a constant basis....she stole from everyone in this family and manipulated us. Finally I placed her in a mental facility (where she was diagnosed with bipolar and BPD) and she is now living in a residential treatment center. She refused to work the therapeutic process So she will probably age out of the system. I had to decide which was the best solution for everyone (I have 3 other kids and a grandson). The reality of it all...there is nothing you can do until she's ready to get well. Keep a safe distance away (she uses the I'm a victim thing as a way of manipulating you) and take care of your family. Whatever your mom needs to do you can't help her with. If you play into her being a victim...then you'll only be hurting her and yourself.
Reply:I am familiar with this disorder. It takes its toll on everyone around them. Family and friends don't know what to do with someone who is mentally ill . We are not as informed about it as we should be. What you need to do is read literature. That will help.People that are Bi-Polar have mood swings and can go from one state of mind to another. They have highs and lows. Try your hardest not have more drama there than she needs. Reason being Bi-Polars are easily stimulated like a child that is sleepy from playing to much. Don't give in to her pity parties, and you can expect that to happen as well as her being so low sometimes she feels like she is in hell and then next she could preach to the church on Sunday morning and feel like she is with Jesus himself. Thats how much of a natural high that they can get. I am being very serious.
. For her to understand herself and you as well, she will have to understand her illness. And so will you. This way you will be informed and not be upset all the time.Or whenever she graces you with her presence. I know its hard but don't let it get to you like it is. She is sick and you have a family that you have to take care of more. You can't spread yourself out so thin that all your emotions are scattered. Take care of you first and whenever she graces you with her presence be as positive as you can. Also one more thing. She will never get stablized until she is on the right meds for this and she has to take them and not stop. When she doesn't take them like she should; it makes everything that much worse. Sometimes you have to let it go in one ear and out the other so it won't hurt your feelings as much. My Moms Bi-Polar too. It has been one heck of a ride with her.
About the question if its temp. or perm. Its according to her and how she chooses to take things and deal with it. Because you can go into remission from BD for several years, but they maintained a certain lifestyle that suited them and they were able to function and showed no signs.
I know shes your Mom but don't set your expectations high when it comes to her. You will be disappointed and hurt and feel let down. At least she did make some kinds of efforts for your child and for your b-day. Some of us that are in the same situation don't even get that. Just love her while shes here, Honey. I know its bad. Believe me I know from personal experience.
Reply:My mother is bipolar and so am I, I think when a bipolar individual "shuts down", or distances themselves from loved ones, it`s time to pay a visit to them..I would go and see your mom personally, by yourself and see what kind of a mood she`s in..
Just wondering if anyone has experience dealing with distance. How did everything work out? I am not sure whether to think this is temporary or perminant.
Bipolar - Distance with parent?
Taking her in for an evaluation is very insulting to anyone. Do you know how often bipolar disorder is diagnosed? It's very over diagnosed these days. You basically said to her, "I don't like you, but your my mother, so I'm going to justify why with a doctor." Especially these days, medicine is a business. A doctor isn't going to let you walk out of his or her office without a diagnosis or prescription. Whatever your intentions or reasons were, that's the way it's seen and in some ways the way it is. Bipolar disorder is often more pleasant than the treatment.
You screwed up. This distance you created with her might be long term or not, but there's nothing you can do now. You hurt your mother by doing this, whether or not you believe she truly needed the help doesn't matter, and now there's nothing you can do to take it back.
Reply:Some BPs say to make contact, others say to let them. Which is better, and why? House is in tatters (plumbing broken, boxes everywhere, empty food containers), but out seeking "stablity" with friends in ONE hobby (music). Report It
Reply:Wow....my mom is BP as well...she is very selfish and thinks "poor me" all the time.I havent spoken to her in over 5 years.My choice...she wont take meds and is consistantly a pain in the *** so I dont deal with her at all.I have kids to care for and I dontr need her making a scene in front of them or being mean when she feels bad.Its not worth it to me.Now....my youngest child has been diagnosed with Bp...I have her on meds and helping her deal with it all.Its been hard on everyone...but being a mom to your own children is more important than dealing with your mother right now.
Reply:I am going through that right now. I have gotten to the point where I have to worry about my family. She knows where I am and how to contact me. Remember, she is the person with the condition and if she chooses not to do what she needs to to control it that is her choice and her problem. Your children will need your undivided attention. Your mother is an adult - she can take care of herself and may one day realize what she missed out on by not doing what was right by her daughter and grandchildren. In the mean time go on with your life.
Reply:People with BPD can have serious mental problems, she must be in therapy as well as taking meds but be patient and try not to worry because she must be agreeable to therapy.
Reply:I honestly think that your mother is probably more embarassed by her behavior than anything. The only thing you can do at this point is reassure her that you are willing to accept the fact that this behavior was beyond her control. Mental illness is stigmatized and it is a shame that society still can not understand that it is a problem with organic brain chemistry. If your mother had diabetes or some other condition people would not judge her harshly. She probably needs you more than ever right now but is ashamed and grieving inside about her behaviors. Try to reinforce that you DO want her in your life and hopefully she will sort out her feelings and come to that realization. best wishes
Reply:Why would you want her around a helpless infant when she is not on her meds? Pppl with bipolar are notorious for stopping their medication and not committing to the therapeutic process. It sounds like your mom could also have a borderline personality disorder. She has let you know that she doesn't really want to be a functioning member of the family let alone in society. Regardless of what anyone thinks...your mom is menatlly ill and she needs to take responsibility for her situation...which she is not willing to do. For the sake of your own sanity and the safety of your children you should put your foot down and make her take her meds...be in therapy...if she wants a relationship with you. Make it a requirement.
I took in a teenage girl (mother who was bipolar and exactly what I just described and what you have said about your mom) who's mom abandoned her. For 3 years I was lied to on a constant basis....she stole from everyone in this family and manipulated us. Finally I placed her in a mental facility (where she was diagnosed with bipolar and BPD) and she is now living in a residential treatment center. She refused to work the therapeutic process So she will probably age out of the system. I had to decide which was the best solution for everyone (I have 3 other kids and a grandson). The reality of it all...there is nothing you can do until she's ready to get well. Keep a safe distance away (she uses the I'm a victim thing as a way of manipulating you) and take care of your family. Whatever your mom needs to do you can't help her with. If you play into her being a victim...then you'll only be hurting her and yourself.
Reply:I am familiar with this disorder. It takes its toll on everyone around them. Family and friends don't know what to do with someone who is mentally ill . We are not as informed about it as we should be. What you need to do is read literature. That will help.People that are Bi-Polar have mood swings and can go from one state of mind to another. They have highs and lows. Try your hardest not have more drama there than she needs. Reason being Bi-Polars are easily stimulated like a child that is sleepy from playing to much. Don't give in to her pity parties, and you can expect that to happen as well as her being so low sometimes she feels like she is in hell and then next she could preach to the church on Sunday morning and feel like she is with Jesus himself. Thats how much of a natural high that they can get. I am being very serious.
. For her to understand herself and you as well, she will have to understand her illness. And so will you. This way you will be informed and not be upset all the time.Or whenever she graces you with her presence. I know its hard but don't let it get to you like it is. She is sick and you have a family that you have to take care of more. You can't spread yourself out so thin that all your emotions are scattered. Take care of you first and whenever she graces you with her presence be as positive as you can. Also one more thing. She will never get stablized until she is on the right meds for this and she has to take them and not stop. When she doesn't take them like she should; it makes everything that much worse. Sometimes you have to let it go in one ear and out the other so it won't hurt your feelings as much. My Moms Bi-Polar too. It has been one heck of a ride with her.
About the question if its temp. or perm. Its according to her and how she chooses to take things and deal with it. Because you can go into remission from BD for several years, but they maintained a certain lifestyle that suited them and they were able to function and showed no signs.
I know shes your Mom but don't set your expectations high when it comes to her. You will be disappointed and hurt and feel let down. At least she did make some kinds of efforts for your child and for your b-day. Some of us that are in the same situation don't even get that. Just love her while shes here, Honey. I know its bad. Believe me I know from personal experience.
Reply:My mother is bipolar and so am I, I think when a bipolar individual "shuts down", or distances themselves from loved ones, it`s time to pay a visit to them..I would go and see your mom personally, by yourself and see what kind of a mood she`s in..
What's a good present for my best friend for christmas??
She's 21...
She DOESN'T need shoes, jewelry, clothes...
For her birthday I got her flowers and a starbucks gift card...but i want to give her something more special.
Don't tell me candles or a picture frame...cause we did that in high school.
What's a good present for my best friend for christmas??
Get her a gift certifcate at a beauty spa...That would be a gift from heaven for me.....
Reply:Well I'm glad I could help. Thanks for taking the time to vote. Report It
Reply:I would give her a animal that she would have for along time, and a x-mas card with like a gift card to a spa or a tanning bed.. somthing that she can use.. and remember or take her on a road trip.
Reply:Get her something unique. Try a homemade gift basket. Buy a basket, chocolates, and some other of her favorite things, along with something significant to both of you like an old picture. That will definitely make her feel really special this Christmas.
Reply:body loition or body stuff.
Reply:is there a male movie star she really likes? for instance, my friend likes owen wilson. I gave her a coffee mug with his picture on it. personally i think the flowers and starbucks are great. whatever the present is give her a card that shows how special her friendship is to you.
leather sandals
She DOESN'T need shoes, jewelry, clothes...
For her birthday I got her flowers and a starbucks gift card...but i want to give her something more special.
Don't tell me candles or a picture frame...cause we did that in high school.
What's a good present for my best friend for christmas??
Get her a gift certifcate at a beauty spa...That would be a gift from heaven for me.....
Reply:Well I'm glad I could help. Thanks for taking the time to vote. Report It
Reply:I would give her a animal that she would have for along time, and a x-mas card with like a gift card to a spa or a tanning bed.. somthing that she can use.. and remember or take her on a road trip.
Reply:Get her something unique. Try a homemade gift basket. Buy a basket, chocolates, and some other of her favorite things, along with something significant to both of you like an old picture. That will definitely make her feel really special this Christmas.
Reply:body loition or body stuff.
Reply:is there a male movie star she really likes? for instance, my friend likes owen wilson. I gave her a coffee mug with his picture on it. personally i think the flowers and starbucks are great. whatever the present is give her a card that shows how special her friendship is to you.
leather sandals
Best flower delivery online to Portland, Oregon?
Any Portland, Oregon residents who order flowers online? my mom is gonna be staying in oregon for the month and she'll be there for her birthday. Any suggestions on which website i should order flowers for delivery to that areA? thanks
Best flower delivery online to Portland, Oregon?
FTD
Best flower delivery online to Portland, Oregon?
FTD
Does anybody know much about Japanese mythology please?
It was my Mum's birthday the other day and i wanted to get her something chinese but the shop has been shut for a few days and i ended up buying her an easter egg and some flowers. Anyhow to get to the point.I assume most people know of the story behing the chinese new year about the animals crossing the river and each one is different each year and it goes around every 12 years to signify the 12 months in the year? Well i was wondering if there was a similar kinda story relating to Japanese mythology?I have a sister who is really into japanese culture and Manga etc.When it gets to her b'day i am wishing to give her something which relates to her b'day date or the year she was born but Japanese, not chinese.Can anybody help?Thanks it would be much appreciated.
Does anybody know much about Japanese mythology please?
In Japanese folklore, I know only the following tale which is related to the origin of the twelve horary signs. Unfortunately, the tale isn't similar to the Chinese mythology which you are mentioning.
http://www.geocities.co.jp/HeartLand-Gai...
I think this Japanese folklore is well known among Japanese people.
And this story was also broadcasted in a very popular TV animation series called "Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi" (Japanese Folklore Tales, 1975~1994) in Japan
Reply:Well, here's a few site to give you a little more of an idea.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/m...
http://www.artelino.com/articles/japanes...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_my...
Does anybody know much about Japanese mythology please?
In Japanese folklore, I know only the following tale which is related to the origin of the twelve horary signs. Unfortunately, the tale isn't similar to the Chinese mythology which you are mentioning.
http://www.geocities.co.jp/HeartLand-Gai...
I think this Japanese folklore is well known among Japanese people.
And this story was also broadcasted in a very popular TV animation series called "Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi" (Japanese Folklore Tales, 1975~1994) in Japan
Reply:Well, here's a few site to give you a little more of an idea.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/m...
http://www.artelino.com/articles/japanes...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_my...
I need help with my look for my party!!!?
I am having a luau party for my 15th birthday.Its a hawaain themed party and i dont know how to do my hair,how to do my makeup,and how to accesorize.I already an outfit--green shirt with white flowers and jeans skirt,But how do i do my hair,makeup and accesorizes?Thnaks in advance
I need help with my look for my party!!!?
curl you hair and put a flower on the side right next to your ear.
wear your makeup like you always do and put a lei(those flower necklaces from Hawaii) on like a necklace. some times you can buy fresh flower leis in flower shops . and if not try a store like marshals they have stuff like that
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Reply:A flower in your hair is cute, compliment your outfit, maybe a dark pink flower?
You could do a flower lei anklet that would look cute with a skirt.
Hawaiians don't wear much makeup, so keep it simple. Maybe some bronzer and light lip gloss. Plus, you don't want to have to worry about touching up your making during your party.
Have a great time! Happy birthday!
Reply:Put a flower in your hair.
I need help with my look for my party!!!?
curl you hair and put a flower on the side right next to your ear.
wear your makeup like you always do and put a lei(those flower necklaces from Hawaii) on like a necklace. some times you can buy fresh flower leis in flower shops . and if not try a store like marshals they have stuff like that
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Reply:A flower in your hair is cute, compliment your outfit, maybe a dark pink flower?
You could do a flower lei anklet that would look cute with a skirt.
Hawaiians don't wear much makeup, so keep it simple. Maybe some bronzer and light lip gloss. Plus, you don't want to have to worry about touching up your making during your party.
Have a great time! Happy birthday!
Reply:Put a flower in your hair.
Any ideas for a "profitable" and fair FUNDRAISER for a small non-profit organization??
I'm always trying to come up with GREAT ideas for a fundraiser to help our small work committee. So far, a group garage sale has been the best! We've done cook sales in our breakroom, however they are not profitable at all! Of course a football raffle is common and can help..........BUT, we are at a standstill because we can't come up with anything else to keep us going. We help people in need, the Ronald McDonald house, charitable needs, family loss/flowers, and our own in-station things like our Christmas party, baby showers, special other things, birthdays, Any ideas from anyone?
Any ideas for a "profitable" and fair FUNDRAISER for a small non-profit organization??
are there any grants you might be eligible for ?
maybe ask your local mayor for ideas ?
Ask McDonald's Corporation in Oakbrook , IL , if they have any suggestions since you are helping support the Charity house.
As an accountant if something can be set up for gift matching / if a foundation or something was estabished. our company allows us to contribute to a charity of our choice and they will match our contribution. I do not know the details but they get a tax advantage and so do we for doing so. Not sure how to arrange. Is one of your members an attorney or tax attorey that might be able to advise ? You could offer to list their name on brochures for advertising in exchange.
What about coupon booklets / ask local business to advertise / you sell the coupon books for low prices ?
ask to have raffles at all sporting events or other events ? ask a business to contribute something ... cell phone / dinner for 2 at a restaurant / dozen donuts / 4 movie tickets / spa time / manicure/pedicure / anything at any loal store and then sell raffle tickets for it.
would food sales be more profitable if grocery stores / sams club donated the food instead of purchasing it ? ask one store to donate bread items / another store to donate hot dogs / another store to donate chips. another store to donate condiments. list their names / thank them . pass the brochure with each item purchased.
Reply:We've found that "garage" sales are very good, but sometimes you get stuck with a lot of things you can't sell. If you are a REAL non profit (have your 501C paperwork) then you can talk to some area businesses about donations or other fund raising methods. For example, McDonalds will sell the coupon books that people sometimes give kids at Halloween for half price, then you sell them to employees for $1. We've received things like coupons for a free car wash or massage, movie tickets, bath sets, etc and then held an auction. If you do that, be sure you advertise to outside buyers as well for the best prices.
Reply:Let's see: carwashes are always a fun way to raise money. Or a game night at someone's house: just charge a couple bucks to get in and provide an easy dinner, like spaghetti and garlic bread.
Or you could do a movie marathon: charge a few bucks to get in and provide popcorn and a soda or something like that.
Also you could contact a fundraiser company like Sees and sell products from door to door or in front of a popular store. (One that I always liked to do was sell cookie dough, and it was always a BIG hit.)
I found a website with a ton of ideas for you though. It is the first site listed in the source box below. The site listed below it is a site where you can do sponsored fundraisers.
GOOD LUCK!!!!! =]
Reply:One of the best fundraisers I have ever heard of was in my old school. Back in the early 1980's., we lost funding for music and athletics, and we had to scramble to keep any programs. We made and sold apple pies. In our area of Michigan, apple orchards are pretty common, and there were lots of blemished or bruised apples that wouldn't sell for much of anything, so the orchards gave us the apples, the sugar beet factory donated sugar, the dairy farmers donated butter, the local grocery store donated the flour, and we used the school cafeteria to make the pies. I think the only thing we had to pay for were the pie tins. The students went out and picked the apples, and we pre-sold the pies for like $8 each. People had to come and pick them up the day we made them. We had every band student and most of our Moms helping to make crust, peel apples, fill pies, package and people who just worked at the door giving people pies for their little tickets they purchased from the kids. They still do this fundraiser today, and it now raises about $30,000. Some people inevitably don't pick up their pies, so the rest are frozen and sold to a local store or resold for a lower price that afternoon.
You could do similar things in your area based on what is available. One idea is to sell seedling trees, you can get them for next to nothing on Ebay, and have one or two days for people to pick them up. Or flower baskets in the spring, bought in large wholesale lots and resold. Or go door to door and to businesses offering to pick up their pop cans that day and then recycling them or getting the deposit. (That is how our girls high school softball team raises money, and I love it.!)
The best ideas have a few things in common. First, they have a high profit rate, with donated items (like your thrift sale) or a very fast turnaround, like a one or two day craft sale, book sale, etc. Also, doing something new that no one else does is good. One idea is to ask for donated items that can be sold on Ebay, and give reciepts since you are a non-profit. This can be a great tax deduction for the giver, and you have a large selling audience to bid on the items. You can sell anything on Ebay, from antique dishes to car parts to DVD's or whatever. Instead of always going to your local businesses asking for donations, try to go door to door, or put a general call out to local people. Offer to pick things up. You can probably get your local papers to give you free classified ads asking for donations. You just need somewhere to store stuff. What you cannot sell on Ebay, you could sell in your garage sales, even holding one a month on a regular basis, first Saturday or something.
Good luck! Thanks for doing good!
Reply:try raffleing a fourwheeler, we did that in the fire dept. i belonged to. usually cleared around seven thousand dollars in our small town....
Reply:Raffles work great in this type of situation and it's something you could do over and over. Choose great prizes that people really want and you'll sell plenty of tickets every time. iPods, digital cameras, spa treatments, full car detailing, and so on work really well. Be sure to price your raffle tickets accordingly; too low and you won't make as much profit, too high and you won't sell many tickets. Fundraising over and over to the same people gets old for you and for them, but if there is a possibility of winning a great prize, that changes everything. Look for more raffle ideas here:
http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/raffles.ht...
Good Luck.
clogs
Any ideas for a "profitable" and fair FUNDRAISER for a small non-profit organization??
are there any grants you might be eligible for ?
maybe ask your local mayor for ideas ?
Ask McDonald's Corporation in Oakbrook , IL , if they have any suggestions since you are helping support the Charity house.
As an accountant if something can be set up for gift matching / if a foundation or something was estabished. our company allows us to contribute to a charity of our choice and they will match our contribution. I do not know the details but they get a tax advantage and so do we for doing so. Not sure how to arrange. Is one of your members an attorney or tax attorey that might be able to advise ? You could offer to list their name on brochures for advertising in exchange.
What about coupon booklets / ask local business to advertise / you sell the coupon books for low prices ?
ask to have raffles at all sporting events or other events ? ask a business to contribute something ... cell phone / dinner for 2 at a restaurant / dozen donuts / 4 movie tickets / spa time / manicure/pedicure / anything at any loal store and then sell raffle tickets for it.
would food sales be more profitable if grocery stores / sams club donated the food instead of purchasing it ? ask one store to donate bread items / another store to donate hot dogs / another store to donate chips. another store to donate condiments. list their names / thank them . pass the brochure with each item purchased.
Reply:We've found that "garage" sales are very good, but sometimes you get stuck with a lot of things you can't sell. If you are a REAL non profit (have your 501C paperwork) then you can talk to some area businesses about donations or other fund raising methods. For example, McDonalds will sell the coupon books that people sometimes give kids at Halloween for half price, then you sell them to employees for $1. We've received things like coupons for a free car wash or massage, movie tickets, bath sets, etc and then held an auction. If you do that, be sure you advertise to outside buyers as well for the best prices.
Reply:Let's see: carwashes are always a fun way to raise money. Or a game night at someone's house: just charge a couple bucks to get in and provide an easy dinner, like spaghetti and garlic bread.
Or you could do a movie marathon: charge a few bucks to get in and provide popcorn and a soda or something like that.
Also you could contact a fundraiser company like Sees and sell products from door to door or in front of a popular store. (One that I always liked to do was sell cookie dough, and it was always a BIG hit.)
I found a website with a ton of ideas for you though. It is the first site listed in the source box below. The site listed below it is a site where you can do sponsored fundraisers.
GOOD LUCK!!!!! =]
Reply:One of the best fundraisers I have ever heard of was in my old school. Back in the early 1980's., we lost funding for music and athletics, and we had to scramble to keep any programs. We made and sold apple pies. In our area of Michigan, apple orchards are pretty common, and there were lots of blemished or bruised apples that wouldn't sell for much of anything, so the orchards gave us the apples, the sugar beet factory donated sugar, the dairy farmers donated butter, the local grocery store donated the flour, and we used the school cafeteria to make the pies. I think the only thing we had to pay for were the pie tins. The students went out and picked the apples, and we pre-sold the pies for like $8 each. People had to come and pick them up the day we made them. We had every band student and most of our Moms helping to make crust, peel apples, fill pies, package and people who just worked at the door giving people pies for their little tickets they purchased from the kids. They still do this fundraiser today, and it now raises about $30,000. Some people inevitably don't pick up their pies, so the rest are frozen and sold to a local store or resold for a lower price that afternoon.
You could do similar things in your area based on what is available. One idea is to sell seedling trees, you can get them for next to nothing on Ebay, and have one or two days for people to pick them up. Or flower baskets in the spring, bought in large wholesale lots and resold. Or go door to door and to businesses offering to pick up their pop cans that day and then recycling them or getting the deposit. (That is how our girls high school softball team raises money, and I love it.!)
The best ideas have a few things in common. First, they have a high profit rate, with donated items (like your thrift sale) or a very fast turnaround, like a one or two day craft sale, book sale, etc. Also, doing something new that no one else does is good. One idea is to ask for donated items that can be sold on Ebay, and give reciepts since you are a non-profit. This can be a great tax deduction for the giver, and you have a large selling audience to bid on the items. You can sell anything on Ebay, from antique dishes to car parts to DVD's or whatever. Instead of always going to your local businesses asking for donations, try to go door to door, or put a general call out to local people. Offer to pick things up. You can probably get your local papers to give you free classified ads asking for donations. You just need somewhere to store stuff. What you cannot sell on Ebay, you could sell in your garage sales, even holding one a month on a regular basis, first Saturday or something.
Good luck! Thanks for doing good!
Reply:try raffleing a fourwheeler, we did that in the fire dept. i belonged to. usually cleared around seven thousand dollars in our small town....
Reply:Raffles work great in this type of situation and it's something you could do over and over. Choose great prizes that people really want and you'll sell plenty of tickets every time. iPods, digital cameras, spa treatments, full car detailing, and so on work really well. Be sure to price your raffle tickets accordingly; too low and you won't make as much profit, too high and you won't sell many tickets. Fundraising over and over to the same people gets old for you and for them, but if there is a possibility of winning a great prize, that changes everything. Look for more raffle ideas here:
http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/raffles.ht...
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