What is a nice gift to give to a couple who have invited you over for dinner. I don't

[applegrove]

feel like buying them wine. Any ideas? Fridge magnets?

[Burma Jones]

1. This

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8487911

[applegrove]

6. Oh you're bad LOL!

[XemaSab]

2. Fancy olive oil?

:shrug:

[applegrove]

8. That is a great idea.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

3. Flowers or a houseplant?

Or maybe some pretty coasters.

[applegrove]

9. Too cold for plants and flowers where I live right now. But coasters are a good idea.

Maybe I should do what my mother did and have a drawer full of gifts that I can just pick from when the occasion arrises. She worked full time and had 4 kids. That is how she gave gifts. My friends thought it was hillarious. I guess it is.

[no name no slogan]

4. A loaf of Snitzer's Marble Rye bread.

nt

[Beaverhausen]

5. A box or tin of fancy cookies?

[applegrove]

10. Good plan.

[TZ]

7. Do they like Yankee candles?

I love those things and give them as housewarming type gifts....:)

[applegrove]

12. Don't know what Yankee candles are. I'm in Canada.

[TZ]

14. Oh. They are scented candles.

They come in big or little jars. All sorts of scents.
http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/category.jsp?category=%2FRetail%2FCandles

[applegrove]

15. Are they like bean pod candles... I have a few extra of those. OKAY WE HAVE

A WINNER. I'll give them one of my candles. Bean Pod candles come in all sorts of flavours and are made with soy oil. Very fragrant.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

20. Careful with those -- not everyone likes scented candles.

Some people, including me, find a lot of those fragrances cloyingly stinky, and almost all of them make me sneeze. Be sure your friends don't have allergies...

[applegrove]

22. They have two dogs and two cats so I think they are okay with allergies.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

24. If they have cats, candles might not be so good.

Cats and candles don't always mix -- singed whiskers, candles knocked over, fires...

[applegrove]

26. That's true. These candles are in jars and the flame never get above the rim

of the jar. I watch my cats closely with these soy candles. No problems so far.

[lukasahero]

42. I have had dogs and cats but perfume smells give me migraines

Just sayin'...

[applegrove]

43. Well since I already have it I'll take a change and give it to them. I know some people are really

sensitive. They used to make perfume out of 60 all natural ingredients. Now they make it out of 500 manufactured ingredients. No wonder people are so sensitive to it. Personally I no longer wear perfume out in public just because I know some people are really sensitive to it. I miss it but I know I'll run into someone with a sensitivity and I don't want to do that.

[lukasahero]

56. Thanks for doing that!

I didn't mean to dissuade you from the candles, I was just noting that just because someone has an animal, doesn't mean they don't have allergies.

Some candles don't bother me. In fact, I opted to keep a Yankee Swap xmas gift this year that was a scented soy candel. I haven't lit it yet but unlit, it has a lovely smell.

Sorry to have been such a crab in my earlier post. I hope they enjoy your unique housewarming gift. :hi:

PS - I didn't know that about the ingredients. Thanks for the info.

[applegrove]

58. Yep the candle I'll give as a gift is a soy candle too. Glad I could help.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

48. Oh well hell,

if you're in Canada why not bring 'em matching hockey sticks? :fistbump:

[dembotoz]

50. matching hockey sticks would be great

my kid keeps breaking his
6 so far this season and it is getting expensive and annoying.

[applegrove]

53. What is your child doing to the sticks to make em break so often?

[Veritas_et_Aequitas]

11. Depends on the couple.

My general standby is to visit the nunnery near my home and pick up a box of their delicious fudge. I'm guessing that there's not a Trappist abbey near you, but maybe there's something like that around you, like a local honey farm.

Failing that you could try baking them something. It might not be a lot, but it does show that you're appreciative of their hospitality.

[applegrove]

13. Baking is a bood idea but I don't have any baking supplies anymore. After not baking

for 5 years I finally got rid of the flour that was sitting on my counter taking up room. I used to like to bake as a kid though.

[OmahaBlueDog]

16. A 2008 Chrysler Pacifica

I understand they're being discontinued, so they're thoughtful and affordable.

[bluethruandthru]

17. A fun set of dishtowels, place mats or napkin rings?

You can find fun patterns or themes - Dishtowels with pigs at the beach or napkin rings in the shape of exotic animals. Something a bit out of the ordinary. Look for something that reflects your host sense of humor, hobbies, interestss, etc.

[applegrove]

19. All good ideas.

[Inchworm]

18. A loaf of bread

:)

[MajorChode]

21. Get them a bottle of Cisco or Night Train

You can find them in most any liquor store.

[applegrove]

23. From the sounds of the names... I'm a little worried about buying such products. Am I right?

[MajorChode]

25. No worries

Millions of bums can't be wrong.

Personally I would prefer a bottle of wine that is a notch or two above, but sometimes it's good to expand your horizons.

[applegrove]

27. I'm a bum then. I was an alcoholic and about at least once I bought King Cans of beer.

[NOW tense]

28. How about a toque? n/t

[applegrove]

29. They have dogs they have to walk. I'm sure they have all the toques they need.

[NOW tense]

30. Gormet Dog Treats? n/t

[applegrove]

32. Oh that's a great idea.

[madeline_con]

62. What?

:rofl:

[applegrove]

67. What is a toque?

[MrScorpio]

31. Crown Royal

There is no other choice

[applegrove]

33. I don't want to give alcohol. I don't know what they drink. I don't drink so I don't

want to be lugging alcohol around town or having it in my apartment. The last time I had a bottle of alcohol in my apartment...given to me by a boss for xmass...I ordered a pizza and gave the wine to the pizza guy.

[Whoa_Nelly]

34. Basket of fruit

Maybe add a few coffee and/or tea samplers

here are some pic ideas:


or tea and cake/cookies and jam basket

[applegrove]

36. Your signature line cat is so cute I forgot what the rest of your post is about. Then I "stole" the

picture for my collection.

[Whoa_Nelly]

49. Dr. Tinycat rocks!

:hi:

[Drunken Girlfriend]

35. Bamboo plant

What about a bamboo plant?

They are relatively cheap,and ppl seem to be intrigued
by them.

They are supposed to bring good luck and fortune,I have
one in my living room.

[applegrove]

37. Nice idea.

[DS1]

38. One word

[applegrove]

39. Perhaps I could show them all the things a shamwow can do. I'm sure they'd appreciate it.

[madeline_con]

63. You can't do it all day, though.

OMG, have you seen the chopper the same dude has? At one point, he actually says, "You're gonna love my nuts."

[Stevenmarc]

61. I love his new commercial

for the slap chop ..... My favorite line .... You're gonna love my nuts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPKtBM99kAc

[madeline_con]

64. I just posted that.

I was watching TV with my 13 year old. I thought he was gonna lose it.

[FloridaJudy]

40. Gourmet tea or coffee

Something from Peet's is usually welcome. I've stopped drinking myself, so I hear you about the wine.

[applegrove]

45. I'm not bothered when other people are drinking. I just don't want to have to deal

with the grief of not drinking in my own home. Better that it all be outta sight outta mind. When I first quit this time I did keep a small bottle of wine in my fridge just to keep my resolve to be quit high. And it worked. I'd think of it every so often and have a little discussion about myself and how I can no longer drink. Now I'm over it and just don't want to be bothered.

[Sequoia]

52. Fancy chocolate cake.

or Red Velvet Cake. A favorite for over 100 years. Abe Lincoln ate it too.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

65. Red Velvet Cake -- why the food coloring?

I wonder about that, since it's chocolate anyway instead of white, so the red looks really dark.


Anybody know???

[Rabrrrrrr]

41. A puppy!

[FloridaJudy]

44. Better yet.....a pony! eom

[Rabrrrrrr]

47. No -a dozen goats!

[applegrove]

46. They have Bermese Mountain dogs. I don't think I could afford one of those even if I won the lottery

[Arugula Latte]

51. Give them a copy of this DVD. It will send a subtle message:

:rofl:

[applegrove]

54. Oh my god no. Eww

[sarge43]

55. Moth Orchid

Easy to care for. Blooms for months. Any florist shop should have a good selection.

[PVnRT]

57. Cock ring or anal beads

[applegrove]

60. Oh lovely!

[Fire Walk With Me]

59. How about this?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x8492074

:shrug:

[auntAgonist]

66. How about some fresh Elmira Maple Syrup?

http://www.stjacobsmaplesyrup.com/

You can even order it online. It's THE best.