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myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend2 months ago

Friends, I've arrived at a total dilemma! My closest friend has a birthday coming in a couple of weeks, and I can't think of a thing to show her that I llove and cherish our friendship. She lives a little over 1,000 miles from me, and I can't afford a trip to visit.
Can anyone suggest something absolutely fabulous, but affordable? She's worth the world, but I can't afford all that muc!
Thanks in advance!
Joanne

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 87/100. lologirl2021 (1639)   ranked 3,850 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

Sending a card sometimes means the world sometimes to people. Sometimes just sending a gift card to her favorite retail store or to a restaurant makes a wonderful and affordable gift. Something little can mean a whole lot to someone. Sending anything is wonderful because they know you are thinking about them and sending something means you care for them.

You don't have to send something expensive or even something nice but just sending one little thing can make a friendship grow and be stronger.


myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

Thanks for a very wise response!

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2. myLot reputation of 79/100. SouravRC (228)   ranked 6,828 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

Give her something that she like most. But remember money doesn't matter just make her happy!


myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

She's a real music lover, and a movie lover. Maybe I can find a couple of DVDs of musicals! Thanks for a great suggestion!


carline76 (49)  2 months ago

I totally agree with SouravRC. You may send her something that she like most, even not the expensive kind. It's still the thought that counts. Or you may send her flowers, it can be ordered online nowadays.

Apart from that, you may also do one of the suggestions here, do a video of him/her paying him/her a tribute, or a video of the two of you together or create a video showcasing your piles of pictures together, your moments together. That would be touchy I think.

And you can give him/her a few minutes long distance call and greet him/her personally over the phone, confirm if he/she received the flowers and catch up on each other's activities.

You may always keep in touch, there are too many social networking sites. Add him/her in facebook if he/she has one.

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3. myLot reputation of 89/100. Craicha (704)   ranked 4,180 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

send her free bday ecard try to visit at www.greetvalley.com..... .


myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

Wonderful suggestion! Thanks!

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4. myLot reputation of 94/100. 1anurag1 (718)   ranked 3,753 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

I can have one immagination here.
do one thing.
make a video of yours saying him something good for her and may be sing for her if you can.
wrap that cd along with a beautiful card, a small sculpture and those must be sent to her with some beautiful flowers..


myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

Wow! You thought of some wonderful things. However, I like her too much to make her try to tolerate my singing!


myLot reputation of 94/100. 1anurag1 (718)   ranked 3,753 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

haha... you are like me i think

any way there must be some improvement. you dont need to sing.
what you can do here you can play a number for her in background which just tells your emmotions.
i think that can be a gift for her forever. when ever she want to remember you she can see that.

goodluck

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5. myLot reputation of 97/100. paintswithwords (311)   ranked 4,855 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

Do you have a desktop publishing software on your computer, like Print artist or Photo Deluxe...something like that. There are several good free programs you can get if you do not have one. I will suggestions at the end of this comment.

Personalized gifts are always endearing. I have sent cards I make with pictures of friends, sometimes memories of times past, pictures of myself and a friend, and it was received with grand appreciation. If you have a picture of the two of you sharing an experience you could use that as the cover of the card and write some personal words on how much she has meant to you through the years. The card could be printed and mailed...or you can email it. Because of the personalized message and picture your friend will keep this card forever as a testament to your close friendship.

Free programs:

Photo Plus SE
Photo Card Maker
Photoscape

All these programs are free. You can google the name for a download link...I cannot copy and paste or would have included the links. Pick one and you can make personalized card.



myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

Thank you for some wonderful suggestions!

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6. myLot reputation of 44/100. murderistic (1042)   ranked 11,397 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

I agree with the previous poster; for a low-cost gift for close friends, personalized are the best. Last Christmas I made personalized calendars for all of my close friends; not just with pictures of me and them, but with their friends and family members as well (Facebook and Myspace were great for that). I also buy a lot of gifts at a franchise called Things Remembered, they have a wide variety of gifts that can be engraved for a low cost.


myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

Great ideas!

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7. myLot reputation of 85/100. momtrying2makeit (2354)   ranked 2,870 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

Well this is what comes to my mind. Make her a card and buy a gift card for whereever she currently lives and put that in your homemade card. Really I feel that most people cherish something homemade more than an item you buy from the store. Also without knowing her likes and dislikes it is hard to say product wise what she would enjoy. However if she likes to bake a pan or something of that sort would be a great idea as well. Hope this helps and happy mylotting to you. happy

Please let us know what you pick as well:)


myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

Thanks! Good suggestion!

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8. workingmommy (63)   ranked 4,912 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

Send a birthday card and maybe a gift certificate for her favorite store or resturant I think she would really like that it really shows her that you are thinking of her.


myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

Great suggestion!

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9. myLot reputation of 99/100. leenie50 (1819)   ranked 92 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

Hi Jo,

There is always some type of Silver jewelry like a necklace or bracelet that she can wear and think of you everyday.
But my very Best Friend in Ca. means everything to me. When She moved away, I found this little book that expressed in words and pictures what we were and so many of the things we did and shared. She treasures it and it reminds here of me and the years we knew and shared with each other.
I'm afraid that is all I can think of at this time. Big Hugss!!
Leenie


myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

Wonderful!
XOXO


billzehua (76)   ranked 10,532 out of 12,412 in friend  1 month ago

Hey, Joanna, haven't come over her for long, how u doing? when do americans start to use XOXO frequently...? Since the show Gossip Gilr?


myLot reputation of 99/100. leenie50 (1819)   ranked 92 out of 12,412 in friend  1 month ago

Hi bill,

Welcome to mylot. You asked about our use of xoxo. The fact is, it has been part of our cultural abbreviations for as long as I can remember and I'm soon to be 60 yrs. old. Why do you ask?


billzehua (76)   ranked 10,532 out of 12,412 in friend  1 month ago

thx leenie,well since i only met it till i watched Gossip Girl which came on show years ago, it has been quite rare in China for this expression.so i m quite curious

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10. myLot reputation of 98/100. savypat (7766)   ranked 30 out of 12,412 in friend   2 months ago

Can you find something that she has a passion for, research it on the internet and send her a great article on the subject, or even a new book or web site. I quilt and am always interested in a new site or store, I just don't have the time to look for myself. I am sure your friend will appreciate anything that shows you spent time thinking of her. Time is often the most treasured gift we can give.


myLot reputation of 94/100. cobrateacher (4230)   ranked 112 out of 12,412 in friend  2 months ago

You're always good for an astute answer. Must be why I like you!


maliggett (7)  2 months ago

Why not write a note telling her how much her friendship means to you?

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