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Gift for my sister (help)

NicoleEOle13NicoleEOle13
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My sister is driving me insane....

I'm going to skip writing out why she is such a pain in my side and instead just ask you all.....what is a good gift to get her for being one of my bridesmaids?

I'm having a lot of trouble because all my other girls were easy breezy. They picked out Vera Bradley purses that they loved and then I filled the bags with lotions, bath salts, etc. etc.

Sister says she has no desire for a purse. She'd rather have:
1. Money
2. Me to watch her 2 boys
3. Letting her invite the guy she's been dating for 2 weeks, even though her divorce isn't finalized

Any ideas? Undecided
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Re: Gift for my sister (help)

  • teachermegsteachermegs member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh you sound like my sister and I.
    My sister got me  a Tiffany's necklace for MOH (I think mom and dad paidfor it), perfume, and a lucky penny.

    I would go with a nice perfume or necklace.
    Are you close with her or is he in your wedding because she is your sister? Only asking because I am still debating about mine.
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  • lvquizonlvquizon
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    edited December 2011
    I'm having the same problem! My sister would also rather have money. She said she buys things when she wants them. So far I have 1 small gift for her and that's a picture frame that says "Big Sisters Rock," but I know I need to get her something else! I wish I could help you out more, but I'm interested in what other people might suggest!
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  • lisanunez73lisanunez73
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    edited December 2011
    Why not give her some of what she wants in a cute creative way. Like put together a basket and make a cute coupon good for one night or babysitting and maybe some gift cards for a great night out like one for movies & one for dinner, etc. Just a thought.
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  • tiffersk_89tiffersk_89 member
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    edited December 2011
    I got each of my BM's a tote bag with their initials on it.  In it were a pair of white flip-flops, a personalized cup (tervis tumbler), a pearl necklace that I made, and since my sister has been so helpful with everything, I am getting her a gift card to Kohls (her favorite store).... so maybe just get her a gift card to a store instead of cash?  It's still not *entirely* personal, but a bit more personal than just giving her cash.
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  • NicoleEOle13NicoleEOle13
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-west-coast_gift-sister?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:62Discussion:95fd1925-7da0-40d5-86ce-e37d60ee1d8fPost:60da4e37-f3e2-4728-821e-55154157c23c">Re: Gift for my sister (help)</a>:
    [QUOTE]Oh you sound like my sister and I. My sister got me  a Tiffany's necklace for MOH (I think mom and dad paidfor it), perfume, and a lucky penny. I would go with a nice perfume or necklace. Are you close with her or is he in your wedding because she is your sister? Only asking because I am still debating about mine.
    Posted by teachermegs[/QUOTE]
    We were close, though all her drama the last few months have started to tear our close knit family apart <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-frown.gif" border="0" alt="Frown" title="Frown" />

    The problem is that perfume and a necklace would be so lost on her it's not even funny....but thanks for the suggestions <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" title="Undecided" />
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  • NicoleEOle13NicoleEOle13
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-west-coast_gift-sister?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:62Discussion:95fd1925-7da0-40d5-86ce-e37d60ee1d8fPost:7828d6c8-34d5-4c35-96ba-c3742a2cb0c2">Re: Gift for my sister (help)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I'm having the same problem! My sister would also rather have money. She said she buys things when she wants them. So far I have 1 small gift for her and that's a picture frame that says "Big Sisters Rock," but I know I need to get her something else! I wish I could help you out more, but I'm interested in what other people might suggest!
    Posted by lvquizon[/QUOTE]
    Ugh, at least I'm not alone in this!

    A frame would also sadly do nothing for her. This is a woman whose room is completely covered in her clothes with pictures shoved in cabinets <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-frown.gif" border="0" alt="Frown" title="Frown" />
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  • NicoleEOle13NicoleEOle13
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-west-coast_gift-sister?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:62Discussion:95fd1925-7da0-40d5-86ce-e37d60ee1d8fPost:fece605d-e955-4759-a102-0fae702f7901">Re: Gift for my sister (help)</a>:
    [QUOTE]Why not give her some of what she wants in a cute creative way. Like put together a basket and make a cute coupon good for one night or babysitting and maybe some gift cards for a great night out like one for movies & one for dinner, etc. Just a thought.
    Posted by lisanunez73[/QUOTE]
    Coupon for babysitting is out. FI and I made her a coupon book for Christmas where we included babysitting her boys a few times....so no more of that!

    However, I love your idea for just a nice bag of goodies. She loves to sneak away when she can to see movies, so maybe a good gift certificate to pay for a few for her!
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  • NicoleEOle13NicoleEOle13
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-west-coast_gift-sister?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:62Discussion:95fd1925-7da0-40d5-86ce-e37d60ee1d8fPost:54b91a4b-3352-4810-8b86-fa2af26e94c7">Re: Gift for my sister (help)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I got each of my BM's a tote bag with their initials on it.  In it were a pair of white flip-flops, a personalized cup (tervis tumbler), a pearl necklace that I made, and since my sister has been so helpful with everything, I am getting her a gift card to Kohls (her favorite store).... so maybe just get her a gift card to a store instead of cash?  It's still not *entirely* personal, but a bit more personal than just giving her cash.
    Posted by tiffersk_89[/QUOTE]
    Yeah, I'm starting to think a gift card might be the way of going. Like maybe a movie gift card and Old Navy gift card, because that's her fave store.

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  • cmeyer3946cmeyer3946 member
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    edited December 2011
    Personally I would get her one of the things she wants.  If babysitting is out, then get her an AMEX or Visa gift card instead of money.  Or I would let her bring the date if it's not too over the top.  
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  • JamieL5110JamieL5110
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    edited December 2011
    Bahahaha....sorry its not really funny! I feel your pain.  Does she like massages?  Maybe a gift card for that might make her feel better and then you can watch the boys while shes away getting it.......I'm really excited for my gift now btw Laughing
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