aknitwit ([info]aknitwit) wrote,
@ 2007-10-11 13:52:00
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A Little Help Here?
 I have been invited to a bridal shower for a young woman I have met only once--she is the fiance of my step-son's stepson--so I know very little about her.  I am appealing to members of her generation to give me an idea or two for a shower gift.  If there is anything you remember getting, pre-nuptially, which you still value today, and haven't relegated to the back shelf of your pantry, I would like to know the identity of said object.  I am feeling hopelessly 'out of it' and also suffer from 'live in Hickville-itis'  so your assistance would be more than appreciated.
My line is open...

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[info]devonapple
2007-10-11 10:41 pm UTC (link)
Something of clear utility which isn't tragic if duplicated. High-quality cookware (All Clad, for example) can be an automatic success, and unintentional duplication of oft-used pots or pans can be an advantage rather than a disadvantage (hey, we can cook TWO sauces at the same time).

Also, high-quality but consumable items (honeys, teas, exotic candies, spices) are more likely to actually be used. Foods can be tricky, especially concerning allergies, but something creative might win the day. Even if someone doesn't like wine themselves, a nice bottle of red can be the perfect thing for when they have company.

I don't know how much of a computer aficionado this lady might be, but a 1- or 2-gig Flash drive is pretty utilitarian. That might be too pragmatic, actually...

Netflix membership (DVDs delivered and returned via mail using prepaid envelopes) can be given as a gift -- if they already have an account, the membership can be applied as a credit, and if they don't, they get to try it for free!

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