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NFK
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Username: Nfk
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 10:44 am: | 
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My niece is being baptised in the next couple weeks in Madison. Any suggestions for a gift as this family does not have any $ problems so bonds aren't an option. Help! |
bak
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Username: Bak
Post Number: 362
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 11:56 am: |
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What about making a donation to a charitable organization in the baby's name?
Here's a great one, and they send a timely letter to the honoree: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/5626.cfm
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algebra2
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Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 1230
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 12:04 pm: |
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silver picture frame. engraved silver cup. nothing too babyish. One thing that I don't understand is real babyish stuff -- the kid's going to grow up and then who want the Waterford crystal baby block or cute teddy bear frame -- NOT ME!
Then again, some people like stuff like that. |
Liz
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Username: Mschiquita
Post Number: 26
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 12:51 pm: |
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Hmmm something unique then is in order. Some of the museums have really interesting things for children (babies) that can be pretty to look at or fun to play with. Maybe even the Montclair museum has something... but check on line at MMA or Boston MFA or Brooklyn.... You could also get something personalized - not tacky personalized, artistic, chic personalized, of course. And, as a new mom, I am so in favor of useful items - what about a children's picture bible? Maybe the Good Shepard has a beautiful one? Also, something with a Noah's ark theme would be a nice, spiritually-oriented gift. Good luck! |
lamojo
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Username: Lamojo
Post Number: 36
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 1:05 pm: |
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We got $ for our son's baptism and it was appreciated even though we're not "needy".
How about a nice set of books that she'll have when she gets older...like the Little House on the Prarie Series or the Secret Garden set?
There is also a lot of baby/children's jewelry you can get, which would be treasured I'm sure.
We did get some Waterford for the baby, but it was adult-stuff, not babyish, so it will be good for him as he gets older. |
Brett
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Username: Bmalibashksa
Post Number: 220
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 1:11 pm: |
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How about a rattle? Kids love those things. Get a white one and paint a little cross on it.  |
SoOrLady
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Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 57
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 3:02 pm: |
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How about naming a star after her? The International Star Registry sends a lovely, suitable for framing, certificate, a location chart for the star and a couple of other cool things.
I also like bak's idea of a charitable contribution. |
Brett
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Username: Bmalibashksa
Post Number: 223
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 3:29 pm: |
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If you’re against the rattle.
I still have a Baptism gift (Communion?), my aunt got me a family bible. Although I don’t really use the bible, she did go through the trouble of filling out the family tree back almost four generations. I’ve used it a few times and it’s a cool thing to have your family tree.
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finnegan
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Username: Finnegan
Post Number: 36
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 3:57 pm: |
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There are two books about God for small children that are really quite wonderful. The first is: What is God Like? by Marie-Agnes Gaudrat (Liturgical Press, 1992); and the second is: Because Nothing Looks Like God, by Lawrence and Karen Kushner (SkyLight Paths Publishing, 2001). Both are available at Amazon. Each of them was also published as a series of 3 or 4 board books, but those editions seem to be out of print. They are both much more thoughtful than most of the religious books for kids you'd find at Borders or Barnes and Noble.
What is God Like?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/081462510X/qid=1064604936/sr=1-1/r ef=sr_1_1/002-9137206-5736065?v=glance&s=books
Because Nothing Looks Like God
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/158023092X/qid=1064605748/sr=1-1/r ef=sr_1_1/002-9137206-5736065?v=glance&s=books
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shh
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 676
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 4:33 pm: |
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I'm about to go through the same thing. Under normal circumstances, I'd just do the bond thing but I don't want to either.
What about a small, framed piece of artwork? I'm mad I hadn't thought of this last week—there was an artist at the Millburn art thing who made very sweet etchings, hand colored. I bought a few pieces from her as gifts for other people. Framed, they started at $30 for a tiny butterfly. If you're interested in exploring this option I can post her website, she sells online. Maybe she can even sign it with the baby's name and birthdate. |
Cedar
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Username: Cedar
Post Number: 88
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 5:28 pm: |
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shh-
PLEASE post the website! |
akb
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Username: Akb
Post Number: 123
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 9:25 pm: |
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A crucifix or cross (adult sized) is a nice baptismal gift. My daughter got various silver ornaments, a music box (adult jewellery type), baby jewellery, money, a prayer book, a bible etc. Something to keep, definitely. |
shh
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 677
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2003 - 10:37 pm: |
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www.susanspieretchings.com
Her name is Susan Spier. The etchings are much prettier and more delicate in person than the website would lead you to believe. I bought two, the zebra and the lizard. Both were hand colored over the print, so they're much more interesting than what you see there. She also had initials, Noah's Ark scenes, and a few nursery rhyme inspired pieces. Maybe if you called or emailed her with some suggestions/color schemes/thoughts it might be better than just ordering blind. FYI, the matted zebra (unframed) that I bought is 8x10 so it will be easy for me to find my own frame for it. |
CFA
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Username: Cfa
Post Number: 981
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 6:20 am: |
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When I was baptized (many moons ago) I received a baby's ring with my birthstone in it. I still have that ring today and although I don't wear it, I really love it. I'm sure something could be made from it or use it in another piece of jewelry, but I'd have to explore the options. |
candy
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Username: Candy
Post Number: 78
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 6:44 am: |
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Barnes and Noble has a nice selection of children's bibles. Baby's first, keepsakes, etc.
Books are always a terrific gift. |
silkcity
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Username: Silkcity
Post Number: 149
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 5:48 pm: |
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If anyone has a local occasion, a gift cert to Milk Money is good. i've both given and received and it's very popular, esp since a smallish amount of money goes a long way there. |
mickey
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Username: Mickey
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 10:27 am: |
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I've given a gift certificate to a local nursery so the child's parents could plant a tree (or have one planted) in their yard. The child and the tree grow up together. |
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