Q. I have a few people in my family that I still don't know what to get them.I know it's early but I really don't want to be last minute.I'm 13 years old so I will go with my dad to get my mom's presents and the same goes for my mom.Here are the people I have left-
Dad-likes hunting and fishing-handyman-49 years old-has way too many things for fishing and hunting:poles,bows and arrows,clothes,a boat,etc...
Cousin #1-Nine year old girl-hard buying clothes for-likes all sports-especially Soccer and Basketball
Cousin #2-Thirteen year old boy-likes rock bands-has X-Box 360-wants a guitar from parents
I already know what I'm getting my mom so those are the only three.If you only have a suggestion for one post it anyway.Thanks for your help!
Sorry Babydoll but I don't think a 9 year old girl or 13 year old boy is going to want a framed poem for Christmas.
Dad-likes hunting and fishing-handyman-49 years old-has way too many things for fishing and hunting:poles,bows and arrows,clothes,a boat,etc...
Cousin #1-Nine year old girl-hard buying clothes for-likes all sports-especially Soccer and Basketball
Cousin #2-Thirteen year old boy-likes rock bands-has X-Box 360-wants a guitar from parents
I already know what I'm getting my mom so those are the only three.If you only have a suggestion for one post it anyway.Thanks for your help!
Sorry Babydoll but I don't think a 9 year old girl or 13 year old boy is going to want a framed poem for Christmas.
Answer
DAD~~~
Does he like football?
Tickets to see his favorite team play or a cooler with the team colors would be good Christmas gifts for father
. If football isn't his game, maybe he has a favorite baseball or basketball team, or perhaps he likes the stock car or horse races. Any ideas relating to these interests are good Christmas gift ideas for father-in-law.
Does he like to go running?
A pedometer or a gift certificate to a sports shoe store would be nice Christmas gifts ideas for father-in-law in he likes to go jogging, running, or even walking or biking.
Does he golf?
Golf balls and tees or a gift certificate to an online pro shop would be fabulous Christmas gifts for your father-in-law. If he doesn't already have one, a membership to a local golf course would also be a Christmas gift father-in-law would really like.
Does he like to cook out?
A new grill, grilling utensils, or a large outdoor fryer and turkey frying kit would be nice Christmas gifts for father-in-law. If he likes to cook in instead of cooking out, gourmet cookbooks make good Christmas gifts.
Does he like to read?
Books by his favorite authors or from his favorite genre, or gift certificates to a book store would be good Christmas gift ideas for father-in-law. How-to books are very popular among men who are handy by nature.
Are his yard tools worn out?
Most men love to have new lawnmowers or weedeaters that don't require maintenance every time they use them, so these can be very good Christmas gift ideas for your father-in-law.
Cousin#1- 1. Some girls pretend that they 'outgrow' the love of dolls, but most girls just love dolls of all kinds. Young girls like baby dolls while older girls may like collectible dolls. At any rate, dolls are one of the all time best Christmas gifts for girls.
2. Some girls really are tom-boys and don't like dolls. So what are great Christmas gifts for girls who don't like dolls? How about basketballs? Many girls enjoy the challenge of sinking the basketball.
3. Pretty things like music boxes are always super Christmas gifts for girls.
4. Girls of all ages love to add to their wardrobe, so trendy clothes are excellent Christmas gifts for girls.
5. Have you ever met a girl that doesn't have a vast collection of shoes? Shoes, including Christmas shoes, are marvelous Christmas gifts for girls of all ages.
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6. Many girls love to dance, and some even sing. Regardless of age, hip music and audio devices like cassette or CD players or karaoke machines are excellent Christmas gifts for girls.
7. Another thing girls really like to do is to decorate for the holidays. Early Christmas gift ideas list for girls might include things like Christmas decorations, Christmas dishes or special, personalized Christmas ornaments.
8. For the sweet tooth, Christmas gift ideas such as Christmas candy, Christmas cookies or Christmas stockings filled with goodies are very thoughtful.
9. For girls who like to cook, cookbooks or cooking utensils are good Christmas gifts.
10. Flowers... Girls of all ages love flowers. Christmas flower arrangements are sure to be Christmas gift ideas for girls that will bring a smile to their faces.
Cousin #2- 1. Teen boys like to 'fit in' with their peers, so music is usually a big deal for them. A good car stereo or boom boxes are great Christmas gifts for teen boys.
2. Unless you really know what kind of music is 'in' you shouldn't probably buy actual music CDs, but gift certificates to music stores are logical Christmas gifts for teen boys. Also, buying memberships to legitimate, legal MP3 download sites are wonderful Christmas gift ideas for teen boys, besides, a legal membership for downloading music may keep them out of trouble.
3. Some great Christmas gifts teen boys really like are car or truck accessories, if they have a vehicle. Anything from floor mats to chrome hub caps make good Christmas gifts teen boys will love.
4. Most teen boys in this day and age like video games, so video games, video game accessories or gift certificates for gaming stores are excellent Christmas gifts for teen boys.
5. If you are really at a loss for Christmas gifts ideas for teen boys, consider getting a gift certificate to eBay where they can choose their own Christmas gifts at great prices! eBay has literally everything, new and used items that are auctioned off. Sometimes the thrill of bidding and trying to win an auction is just as fun as buying the merchandise itself. Nifty Nicky's nephews think eBay gift certificates are the best Christmas gift idea for teen boys she has ever come up with.
DAD~~~
Does he like football?
Tickets to see his favorite team play or a cooler with the team colors would be good Christmas gifts for father
. If football isn't his game, maybe he has a favorite baseball or basketball team, or perhaps he likes the stock car or horse races. Any ideas relating to these interests are good Christmas gift ideas for father-in-law.
Does he like to go running?
A pedometer or a gift certificate to a sports shoe store would be nice Christmas gifts ideas for father-in-law in he likes to go jogging, running, or even walking or biking.
Does he golf?
Golf balls and tees or a gift certificate to an online pro shop would be fabulous Christmas gifts for your father-in-law. If he doesn't already have one, a membership to a local golf course would also be a Christmas gift father-in-law would really like.
Does he like to cook out?
A new grill, grilling utensils, or a large outdoor fryer and turkey frying kit would be nice Christmas gifts for father-in-law. If he likes to cook in instead of cooking out, gourmet cookbooks make good Christmas gifts.
Does he like to read?
Books by his favorite authors or from his favorite genre, or gift certificates to a book store would be good Christmas gift ideas for father-in-law. How-to books are very popular among men who are handy by nature.
Are his yard tools worn out?
Most men love to have new lawnmowers or weedeaters that don't require maintenance every time they use them, so these can be very good Christmas gift ideas for your father-in-law.
Cousin#1- 1. Some girls pretend that they 'outgrow' the love of dolls, but most girls just love dolls of all kinds. Young girls like baby dolls while older girls may like collectible dolls. At any rate, dolls are one of the all time best Christmas gifts for girls.
2. Some girls really are tom-boys and don't like dolls. So what are great Christmas gifts for girls who don't like dolls? How about basketballs? Many girls enjoy the challenge of sinking the basketball.
3. Pretty things like music boxes are always super Christmas gifts for girls.
4. Girls of all ages love to add to their wardrobe, so trendy clothes are excellent Christmas gifts for girls.
5. Have you ever met a girl that doesn't have a vast collection of shoes? Shoes, including Christmas shoes, are marvelous Christmas gifts for girls of all ages.
.
6. Many girls love to dance, and some even sing. Regardless of age, hip music and audio devices like cassette or CD players or karaoke machines are excellent Christmas gifts for girls.
7. Another thing girls really like to do is to decorate for the holidays. Early Christmas gift ideas list for girls might include things like Christmas decorations, Christmas dishes or special, personalized Christmas ornaments.
8. For the sweet tooth, Christmas gift ideas such as Christmas candy, Christmas cookies or Christmas stockings filled with goodies are very thoughtful.
9. For girls who like to cook, cookbooks or cooking utensils are good Christmas gifts.
10. Flowers... Girls of all ages love flowers. Christmas flower arrangements are sure to be Christmas gift ideas for girls that will bring a smile to their faces.
Cousin #2- 1. Teen boys like to 'fit in' with their peers, so music is usually a big deal for them. A good car stereo or boom boxes are great Christmas gifts for teen boys.
2. Unless you really know what kind of music is 'in' you shouldn't probably buy actual music CDs, but gift certificates to music stores are logical Christmas gifts for teen boys. Also, buying memberships to legitimate, legal MP3 download sites are wonderful Christmas gift ideas for teen boys, besides, a legal membership for downloading music may keep them out of trouble.
3. Some great Christmas gifts teen boys really like are car or truck accessories, if they have a vehicle. Anything from floor mats to chrome hub caps make good Christmas gifts teen boys will love.
4. Most teen boys in this day and age like video games, so video games, video game accessories or gift certificates for gaming stores are excellent Christmas gifts for teen boys.
5. If you are really at a loss for Christmas gifts ideas for teen boys, consider getting a gift certificate to eBay where they can choose their own Christmas gifts at great prices! eBay has literally everything, new and used items that are auctioned off. Sometimes the thrill of bidding and trying to win an auction is just as fun as buying the merchandise itself. Nifty Nicky's nephews think eBay gift certificates are the best Christmas gift idea for teen boys she has ever come up with.
Expired gift certificates in Illinois?
Cassie C
What is the current law in Illinois regarding an expired gift certificate?
Answer
Illinois residents who received gift cards this holiday season may be able to redeem them for cash even if the gift cards expire, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today.
The Treasurer’s Office is holding more than $5 million in unused gift card balances for Illinois residents.
Giannoulias’ announcement comes after a record year in gift card sales and in advance of a new law which aims to make gift cards more consumer-friendly. As of Jan. 1, gift cards must not expire for five years after issuance and cannot charge fees which diminish their value.
“In Illinois, gift cards never stop giving,” Giannoulias said. “Even when gift cards expire, consumers can recover their money from the state.”
Owners of expired gift cards can search for their refunds on the state’s unclaimed property database at www.cashdash.net or call (866) 458-7327. Even if a name isn’t listed, the state may still have a person’s unused balance.
Most gift card retailers do not record the name or contact information for the purchaser or recipient. The unredeemed balances come to the state marked as “owner unknown.” In such cases, the purchaser or recipient must file a claim with the Treasurer’s Office using the serial number on the expired gift card.
Unfortunately not all retailers who do business in Illinois send unclaimed gift card balances to the Treasurer. Unused gift card balances are sometimes remitted to the state where the retailer is incorporated. That’s one reason why the new gift card law is a win for Illinois consumers, said state Rep. Jack Franks of Woodstock who sponsored the legislation.
“Our goal was to put an end to the gift that keeps on taking,” Franks said. “That money needs to stay in the pockets of consumers.”
An estimated $8 billion in gift cards went unused in the U.S. in 2006, according to TowerGroup, a research firm in Needham, Mass.
Similarly, a recent Consumer Reports National Research Center survey found that 27 percent of adults who received gift cards during the 2006 holiday season had not used one or more of them nearly a year later. That is an increase from 2005, when 19 percent of consumers had one or more unused gift cards.
Over one-third of those respondents said they didn't use the cards because they either forgot about them, lost them, or the cards had expired, according to Consumer Reports. More often, people said they didn't have time to shop or couldn't find anything to buy.
Still, gift cards remain wildly popular. TowerGroup projects gift-card sales will top $100 billion in 2008, compared with estimates of $80 billion in 2006.
“Gift cards are king. Illinois laws make them all the more appealing to time-pressed shoppers,” said Lynda DeLaforge, co-director of Citizen Action Illinois.
The Consumer Reports survey found that 62 percent of consumers planned to give gift cards in 2007. They were the most-wanted gift among women and ranked third with men.
“When it comes to gift cards, it is buyer beware,” said Jack Gillis of the Consumer Federation of America. “Illinois consumers can be thankful for a new law that protects their pocketbooks when it comes to gift cards. Banning fees and insuring that gift cards are good for at least five years will go a long way to insuring that these cards really are gifts and not overpriced sales gimmicks.”
Illinois residents who received gift cards this holiday season may be able to redeem them for cash even if the gift cards expire, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias said today.
The Treasurer’s Office is holding more than $5 million in unused gift card balances for Illinois residents.
Giannoulias’ announcement comes after a record year in gift card sales and in advance of a new law which aims to make gift cards more consumer-friendly. As of Jan. 1, gift cards must not expire for five years after issuance and cannot charge fees which diminish their value.
“In Illinois, gift cards never stop giving,” Giannoulias said. “Even when gift cards expire, consumers can recover their money from the state.”
Owners of expired gift cards can search for their refunds on the state’s unclaimed property database at www.cashdash.net or call (866) 458-7327. Even if a name isn’t listed, the state may still have a person’s unused balance.
Most gift card retailers do not record the name or contact information for the purchaser or recipient. The unredeemed balances come to the state marked as “owner unknown.” In such cases, the purchaser or recipient must file a claim with the Treasurer’s Office using the serial number on the expired gift card.
Unfortunately not all retailers who do business in Illinois send unclaimed gift card balances to the Treasurer. Unused gift card balances are sometimes remitted to the state where the retailer is incorporated. That’s one reason why the new gift card law is a win for Illinois consumers, said state Rep. Jack Franks of Woodstock who sponsored the legislation.
“Our goal was to put an end to the gift that keeps on taking,” Franks said. “That money needs to stay in the pockets of consumers.”
An estimated $8 billion in gift cards went unused in the U.S. in 2006, according to TowerGroup, a research firm in Needham, Mass.
Similarly, a recent Consumer Reports National Research Center survey found that 27 percent of adults who received gift cards during the 2006 holiday season had not used one or more of them nearly a year later. That is an increase from 2005, when 19 percent of consumers had one or more unused gift cards.
Over one-third of those respondents said they didn't use the cards because they either forgot about them, lost them, or the cards had expired, according to Consumer Reports. More often, people said they didn't have time to shop or couldn't find anything to buy.
Still, gift cards remain wildly popular. TowerGroup projects gift-card sales will top $100 billion in 2008, compared with estimates of $80 billion in 2006.
“Gift cards are king. Illinois laws make them all the more appealing to time-pressed shoppers,” said Lynda DeLaforge, co-director of Citizen Action Illinois.
The Consumer Reports survey found that 62 percent of consumers planned to give gift cards in 2007. They were the most-wanted gift among women and ranked third with men.
“When it comes to gift cards, it is buyer beware,” said Jack Gillis of the Consumer Federation of America. “Illinois consumers can be thankful for a new law that protects their pocketbooks when it comes to gift cards. Banning fees and insuring that gift cards are good for at least five years will go a long way to insuring that these cards really are gifts and not overpriced sales gimmicks.”
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