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    Old 09-08-2010, 12:10 PM
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    I have a question about what you normally do for a second marriage when the people are this age. They are selling her house and getting rid of lots of both of their stuff.
    My daughter only gives a nice card and no gift because they already have everything they need.
    Please give me some input about what you do.
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    Old 09-08-2010, 12:13 PM
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    My mom remarried after being a widow for 25 yrs at age 80..
    We gave them gift cards to their favorite restraunt
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    Old 09-08-2010, 12:38 PM
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    Gift cards are always a welcome gift, especially to a restaurant or other favorite place :D:D:D
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    Old 09-08-2010, 12:59 PM
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    when we married last year we loved the gift cards for dinner.
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    Old 09-08-2010, 01:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by Gramakitten
    when we married last year we loved the gift cards for dinner.
    Awww Gramakitten, you're a newly wed! Congrats!
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    I think it depends on well you know them. I have done embroidered or cross-stiched pieces with the wedding info. That way they have something to put on the wall that isn't his or hers but theirs. But any night I don't have to cook dinner is a good night, so a gift card to a place that is a splurge would be neat.
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    I'd say it depends on how well you know them, but a gift card to a restaurant that is one with a great atmosphere, or a little bit of adventure, or a lovely breakfast place. IMO, if you're 67 you've already been to the Olive Garden once or twice. ;)
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    Old 09-08-2010, 01:14 PM
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    Funny, I was going to say a gift card to their favorite resturant. Looks like its a popular idea. How about new towels with monogram or sheets with their names monogrammed on pillow cases - I have an embroidery machine so these ideas are popping up.
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    Originally Posted by sally's girl
    My mom remarried after being a widow for 25 yrs at age 80..
    We gave them gift cards to their favorite restraunt
    I'm with Sally's Girl and Amma!
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    Old 09-08-2010, 01:28 PM
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    Small wall hanging with their names and the date ?
    Or gift cards
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