Question by Kris: Any ideas for a perfect gift for my half sister for Christmas?
She always manages to come up with ideas that are amazing. You know that she gave it a lot of thought and hand-picked it for you. As a result she makes you feel really special, and I want to come up with something that makes her feel like I gave it a lot of thought. The problem is that, although I have been thinking about it and keeping my eyes open for ideas for the last couple of months, I just don’t have any major brainstorms. And to make matters worse, Mom has become aware that she has come up with something extra special for me this year. So maybe someone out there has an idea?!?

For the record, she is a professional speaker/author who deals with human resources/communications types of issues. Her work is her passion, and she travels a lot for it. She’s vegetarian; in her 50’s; lives in the mountains; married. My current line of thinking is to get her something for when she is on the road for work. But what?!?

Thanks for any serious suggestions!
By the way, I must admit that I don’t know a lot of specifics about her special interests. She moved out when I was a baby and she lives across the country from me. (Which makes it all the more amazing that she can consistently come up with such targeted gifts for me!) Mainly I know about her professional life, since I do her proofreading on her books and other materials.

Let’s see… what else do I know that might be useful… She likes Indian food. (Gave her an Indian cookbook last Christmas though, and took her to an Indian restaurant in the spring when she was passing through town!) She meditiates. She’s a liberal, while I am a conservative! She used to write music, but I don’t know what she listens to these days. She does some hiking.

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Answer by diamond_diva_1000
y not getting her a gift card to her favourite store they always make good christmas gifts

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Question by Kelly: December 21st travel, hot place cheap deal any ideas?
Leaving out of Chicago Ohare airport for the 21st for at least 7 nights more if I get a great deal. I have until the 2nd of January. I want a beautiful beach and warm water for around or less then $ 1,000 per person. There are two families 2 adults and 1 child/12 in one and 1 adult and 1 child/15 in the other.

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Answer by Cave Creek
Look for cruises. Ask about including air fare both ways. It will be cheaper and you will all enjoy the all-inclusive cruise.Look for a cruise out of Miami, or Port Canaveral. Go to vacationstogo.com and cruisedeals.com and search for the best fares for two inside cabins.

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Question by Scott M: My 30th B-Day is December 22nd. I know it’s early but im starting to look into how to celebrate it. Any Ideas?
A few ideas I have had are..

Going to Vegas – December weather there is around the 40 – 50s maybe even less .. Being so close to Christmas I would think that most people would choose more tropical climates instead and there for be pretty deserted.

Going on a Cruise – From what I have read most ships that offer good deals around that time are packed with kids and family’s. Not exactly what I have in mind, Oh and the chance of bad weather.

I thought about Hawaii but that about a 3 grand trip, which is a bit over my price range..

Any ideas?

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Answer by One of a Kind
a party with a fun theme

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