Times That It is O.K. to Give a Joint Gift

There is something extra special about receiving a gift that is just for you, though there are definitely times when it makes way more sense to give a joint gift. Whether it is for one or more people, from a group of people or to celebrate one or more occasions, sometimes one gift is more than enough. The following are times when it is totally legitimate to give a joint gift.

Mum and Baby
When a baby is born it is definitely cause for celebration. The only thing that the mum is going to want is to be able to care for her new bundle of joy, so when buying baby gifts think about what the mum will need for the baby and you’ll be helping them both. Baby clothes and toys are always a good idea, or you can even put together a little gift basket and include things like bath soaps that both mum and baby can use.

Housewarming
If you know someone who has just moved into a new place, obviously you don’t need to buy a gift for everyone in the house. The best housewarming gifts are items for the house itself so these will be joint gifts in that everyone who lives there will be benefiting. Art and food are two great housewarming gifts that are sure to be appreciated by all.

Parents’ or Friends’ Wedding Anniversary
Celebrating a wedding anniversary is obviously a bigger deal for the couple concerned than for anyone else, though it can be a nice touch to help make it an extra special day for them by giving a joint gift. It could be a dinner for two or even just some flowers and a bottle of wine, though whatever you give make it about celebrating them as a couple.

Mother’s Day
This is one of those occasions where it makes sense to give one gift, as pooling your money will mean you can get something a little bit nicer. The important part is just that you thank your mum for all that she has done, so do some research into items she has her eye on, then get together with your siblings and get your mum that high end gift.

To Thank a Teacher
If you are finishing up a class where your teacher has been particularly awesome, it’s a nice touch to say thanks for all the work that they have done. This is the perfect time to get a joint gift, as even if everyone in the class just chips in a small amount of money, you should be able to get something pretty decent. If you throw in a card that everyone in the class has signed then you will be making a great collective show of thanks and making sure your teacher feels great about your time together.

When giving or receiving gifts, it really is the thought that counts, so often it can be a more powerful statement to give one big joint gift as opposed to lots of individual ones. Whichever way you go, giving gifts shouldn’t need to break your bank, so know that sometimes one gift really is more than enough.

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A Butterfly

A few days ago, I saw a lovely butterfly on a leaf of a jackfruit tree in the front of our house.

I can't write much now; I still have to finish the cleaning jobs here, in my brother's home, for preparing and welcoming their arrival (my father, my brother and SIL) from pilgrimage next Monday morning. Usually there will be many guests come to congratulate them.

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No More Restless Nights!

Between high school times and college times; which one that gives you most pleasant memories? If you’re a college student who only spends your days to finish your pile of academic tasks like essay and term paper; you’ll definitely miss a chance to experience the enjoyment of college times! Of course, education is very important for every one, but wouldn’t it better if while you’re learning, you still can enjoy it? Can you find a way to ease restless nights and tiredness that caused by accumulating written academic tasks?

A few weeks ago I visited an uncle’s home. I also met my cousin there. She’s a sweet young lady who’s still in the second year of college. But it’s a pity that I couldn’t see her bright face that day. She had swollen eyes and looked so pale. She said that she’s already sleepless for more than three days to pursue finishing her term paper. She only had a few days left until the submission date. It really made her exhausted and frustrated as she faced troubles in writing down her opinion clearly.

I felt sorry for her. Fortunately, I know a way that may help her. I advised her to get college term paper writing help at TopTermPapers.net, a reliable custom writing company that offers excellent writing service. Applying their writing proficiency means that she will receive the satisfied result of her writing order, she can get high grade and she can also rest and have free times! It sounds a good solution, right?

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Packing Again

I’m in the middle of packing now. Our flight tomorrow to Surabaya (East Java, Indonesia) is early in the morning, 06.00 am. To reach Soekarno Hatta airport in Jakarta, my husband and I must take airport bus at 03.00 am.

My father’s arrival schedule from pilgrimage is next Monday (November 28th), at 03.00 am. We leave earlier, as tomorrow’s flight ticket price is the cheapest. We still can afford it. Flight ticket on the next weekend is very expensive!

I think I still can do blog updates; but it will be rather hard for me to do blogwalking and visit your blogs, guys. Well, I should continue packing; see u soon!

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A River in My Husband’s Hometown

Local people call the river Kali Keruh (Muddy Small River) since the river always looks like cappuccino, hehehe. They also use this river to add their income by selling the river stones.Watery Wednesday

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8 Ways to Improve Your Personal Safety

Everyone should be aware of their own personal safety when they are out, particularly at night. We can even make our homes more secure which will help keep ourselves and our families safer. Install security cameras or put in security doors and security screens. When you are out be aware of where you are and who is around you at all times.

Learn Self Defence

Learning self defence is a positive step towards protecting yourself. Having skills like these might just help save your life. The likelihood of needing these skills is small but there is still a chance, no matter how tiny and you will thank yourself if you can get out of a situation.

Security Doors

Security doors are great to have because if someone knocks on your front door you can answer without having to let a stranger in. You can still talk to the person and even see them but they usually can't see in. You will be able to keep the front door open during summer to let the breeze through your home but keep the security door locked for your protection.

Security Screens

Put added protection on your home by installing security screens. Security screens will allow you to still be able to see out your windows and also open them but no one will be able to break in. Intruders often enter through windows as well, so make it impossible for them to do so.

Be Aware of what is Going On

Be aware of what is going on around you and who is nearby. If you have to walk anywhere late at night avoid lane ways and other dark places. Stay in well lit areas and make sure you are not being followed.

Watch Out in Car Parks

People are often attacked while they are sitting in their cars in the car park. Often people are followed to their cars and then the attacker will jump in before the person has the chance to drive away. Don't hang around in your car doing other things before you drive away. Get in and go.

Pepper Spray and Personal Alarms

If you don't have the physical strength to fight off an attacker you can carry a personal alarm or pepper spray, depending on what is available. This is a particularly good idea for females and these personal protection items can fit easily in a hand bag.

Be Accountable

If you are walking anywhere late at night head straight to your destination and even let people know when you are expected there and when you are expected home. A quick phone call can put somebody's mind at ease that you got home safely.

Don't Be Alone

A great way to improve your personal safety is to simply not be alone if you have to go anywhere late at night or go anywhere that is potentially dangerous. Have someone walk you back to your car, travel with you in a taxi, walk you home and to your front door and make sure that you stay safe.

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On the Way

I have shared rope craftmen last week. Now I'll share other things that I saw on the same day, during our way back home. Since I also found touches of blue, I guess it will be a proper entry for Blue Monday.

Brick makers in Songgom Village (Brebes, Central Java, Indonesia). There are several brick making locations along the river.

Ready to take household things to your door!

Walk for Cause

Craving better changes, these two new party sympathizers were willing to walk for 23 days from Grobogan district (Central Java, Indonesia) to Jakarta (the capital city) with a distance about 657 kilometers. Muhammad Mas’ud, who’s got polio disabled and his colleague Sartono begun the walk march since October 24, 2011 and arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Ma'sud hopes that if this new party win the election; it will consider the interests of the people, especially the disabled.

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