What's a good 7:00pm wedding shower gift

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Clarification of Question by jlkut-ga on 22 Apr 2003 07:36 PDT

I have a wedding shower on April 26.  It's an around the clock shower
and I don't know that gift I should get for a 21 yr.old.  My time is
7:00 pm.  It would be helpful if you could find something under
$50.00.
Thanks

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Request for Question Clarification by tar_heel_v-ga on 22 Apr 2003 07:43 PDT

Is there a particular theme to the shower?

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Clarification of Question by jlkut-ga on 22 Apr 2003 08:36 PDT

The invitation says "Around the clock shower! Your gift for the shower
shouldbe somethign right for the hour.  We have written it here fory
ou to see so be creative for the bride-to-be.  Your time is 7pm."

Hi jlkut-ga,

  You're lucky because 7:00 is a very flexible theme.
  Depending on the day of week or their mood, young
  people do lots of different things in the early evening.

  I have several suggestions for you:

    1) if there is a registry, you can get part
       of their table service.
    2) 21 year old people love movies on DVDs.  Head 
       over to your local shop, like Best Buy, and
       pick a few out.
    3) wine always makes a nice gift.  You could buy 
       them a nice bottle that they could celebrate with.
       Alternatively, you could go to Trader Joes (if it
       is in your area) and buy them a case of "2 buck
       chuck."  It's a very nice wine that they
       are selling from $2 to $3 a bottle.

  I hope that helps you.  Please let me know what you 
  decide to give your friend.

  dogbite-ga

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Request for Answer Clarification by jlkut-ga on 22 Apr 2003 09:36 PDT

Thank you for your suggestions..they were all helpful but I was
looking for something real creative.  I know I didn't specify that.  I
want my gift to stand out.

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Clarification of Answer by dogbite-ga on 22 Apr 2003 10:26 PDT

Hi jlkut-ga,

  How about using cameras and photos?

  For example, you could give them two
  disposable cameras.  One goes to each person.
  You also give $20 to each person.

  Using $20, they each need to:

    1) create an event one night at 7:00.  this
       might be dinner.  it might be a gift.
       who knows -- it's up to them.
    2) they should photograph the event.  this
       includes the preparation, presentation,
       and aftermath.
    3) they have to develop the photos.

  You then issue a challenge to each person.  The
  person who gets the best photos can request any
  favor they want from the other.

  How's that?

  dogbite-ga

I agree with jlkut-this answer could have been a lot more creative. $5
won't get you very far, however. The shower has clearly passed, but
some good ideas for 7:00pm are as follows:
-Popcorn bowl and popcorn popper for a 7pm cable movie date.
-Set of handpainted dessert plates, mini stainless steel forks, a jar
of candied cherries and a canister of whipped cream for an
after-dinner dessert package.
-A collection of cheeses, cheese knives and cuttiing board for
after-dinner cheese course package.
-Set of pillowcases (most pillowcases come in sets of 2) and a bottle
of wine for an "early to bed" gift.

Happy showering!
KW