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OT- what is a good BS gift for someone you honestly dont know....
So I just came to the realization that I need to get a shower gift for someone.. There is a double shower being held for me and someone else coming up.. I did not think about it at all until now but obviously I would need to bring a gift for the other person but I have no idea what to get... What is a good gift for someone you really dont know?
I know she is very artsy and a feminist but that is about it... I am really stressed out now as I know everyone else are probably going to have awesome creative gift ideas... and im like uhhhhhhhh.... I wouldnt be surprised if she is one of those everything organic people as well...... I honestly cannot think of anything.. i know she is really nice and would pretend to be thankful for anything but i really need some help here
I know she is very artsy and a feminist but that is about it... I am really stressed out now as I know everyone else are probably going to have awesome creative gift ideas... and im like uhhhhhhhh.... I wouldnt be surprised if she is one of those everything organic people as well...... I honestly cannot think of anything.. i know she is really nice and would pretend to be thankful for anything but i really need some help here
wooo thank you guys... I definitely felt like $35 was a lot and was thinking closer to $20 seem like a fair gift but also felt a bit cheap.. But if more than just me feels like $35 is getting up there for someone I dont really know then at least i can rest assured that I am on the right path..
i wouldnt stress it to much. if your really not sure get her a giftcard. i do that so they can spend it on something they might not recieve as a gift.
I agree with Ashelen that unless you have that kind of excess cash, $35 is a bit much. Maybe $15-$20.
Someone that you know but don't actually know? Way less than $35.
I think you're overthinking this...I would go to the fancy baby store and find an organic teddy bear. Seriously!
It's sweet and thoughtful...it will give comfort to the baby, and who doesn't like a teddy bear? BUT...you won't be taking a chance that you're getting her something she won't like.
I would definitely add a knitted something to it if you have that ability...because whether you know someone well or just met them, hand-knitted objects are special and appreciated.
But seriously....don't stress. stick to the generic...sheets are very personal and you don't want to make her design choices for her, you know? Unless her wish list is very specific, in which case..just pick and choose.
But I think $35 is way too much to spend on a casual acquaintance unless you have lots of money lying around.
I think you're overthinking this...I would go to the fancy baby store and find an organic teddy bear. Seriously!
It's sweet and thoughtful...it will give comfort to the baby, and who doesn't like a teddy bear? BUT...you won't be taking a chance that you're getting her something she won't like.
I would definitely add a knitted something to it if you have that ability...because whether you know someone well or just met them, hand-knitted objects are special and appreciated.
But seriously....don't stress. stick to the generic...sheets are very personal and you don't want to make her design choices for her, you know? Unless her wish list is very specific, in which case..just pick and choose.
But I think $35 is way too much to spend on a casual acquaintance unless you have lots of money lying around.
Yes baby shower...
I was thinking that as we have a fancy baby store here, where i bought a special bra recently... and they sell really really high quality organic sheets, etc... But they are like $35 each.. and i feel cheap just getting her one crib sheet so then i need to throw something else in.. and then all of a sudden, its like ahhh... Im not a cheap person but I just feel with all the baby stuff I have been getting for myself lately (have bought alot used to save) that it is so much money.... Its part of my struggle since I have an addiction to saving money.... I dont have issues with spending, only when the spending is alot at once lol..
I dont know maybe I can get her some kind of artsy organic baby thing and throw some random regular stuff in there so it doesnt look too bad but I dont go broke... If i have the time (aka dont go into early labor anytime over the next 2 weeks), maybe ill knit her something to go along with it.. but i am worried as i have been knitting alot lately and have knit my baby booties, hats, shoes, etc.. but I was taught by one of my coworkers so she might knit her the same stuff...
so frustrating... In my adult life, i have yet to go to a baby shower so its hard but at least if i know the person its easier..
I was also thinking depending on the price, to get her one of those fancy baby slings (not a carrier) but the ones that swaddle the baby to your chest that go over your one shoulder and under the other...
What would be a good price do you think to spend on a person like (someone you know but really actually dont know..)
I was thinking that as we have a fancy baby store here, where i bought a special bra recently... and they sell really really high quality organic sheets, etc... But they are like $35 each.. and i feel cheap just getting her one crib sheet so then i need to throw something else in.. and then all of a sudden, its like ahhh... Im not a cheap person but I just feel with all the baby stuff I have been getting for myself lately (have bought alot used to save) that it is so much money.... Its part of my struggle since I have an addiction to saving money.... I dont have issues with spending, only when the spending is alot at once lol..
I dont know maybe I can get her some kind of artsy organic baby thing and throw some random regular stuff in there so it doesnt look too bad but I dont go broke... If i have the time (aka dont go into early labor anytime over the next 2 weeks), maybe ill knit her something to go along with it.. but i am worried as i have been knitting alot lately and have knit my baby booties, hats, shoes, etc.. but I was taught by one of my coworkers so she might knit her the same stuff...
so frustrating... In my adult life, i have yet to go to a baby shower so its hard but at least if i know the person its easier..
I was also thinking depending on the price, to get her one of those fancy baby slings (not a carrier) but the ones that swaddle the baby to your chest that go over your one shoulder and under the other...
What would be a good price do you think to spend on a person like (someone you know but really actually dont know..)
Ok, are we talking about a BABY shower? If so, just look online for some kind of artsy, organic baby stuff. There's tons of it if you know where to look. Also, being an artsy person, she'd probably enjoy handmade baby stuff. PM if you want some ideas on where to look.
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