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mommy coupon book?

jennlinjennlin member
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hi ladies~ i wanted to make my a coupon book for moms as part of her gift for BFF's baby shower..

so far i'm thinking- free babysitting, day of errands, cooking dinner... 

what would YOU like to see in a coupon book?

 THANKS!



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Re: mommy coupon book?

  • DaniLovesPinkDaniLovesPink

    1. One prepared meal (including dessert) delivered to your home.  (You could have several of these and they'll be in handy when she first comes home or during the first year.)

    2. One day of unlimited help nesting. (For mom to use before baby comes as she makes preparations.  This might involve you moving furniture, painting, etc.)

    3. One Girl's Night Out (drinks on me)!

    4. Forget formula, Nursery water or wipes?  I'll pick them up and bring them by, just call!

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  • sstephen27sstephen27 member
    imageDaniLovesPink:

    1. One prepared meal (including dessert) delivered to your home.  (You could have several of these and they'll be in handy when she first comes home or during the first year.)

    2. One day of unlimited help nesting. (For mom to use before baby comes as she makes preparations.  This might involve you moving furniture, painting, etc.)

    3. One Girl's Night Out (drinks on me)!

    4. Forget formula, Nursery water or wipes?  I'll pick them up and bring them by, just call!

    Yes on all above!  Those are great!

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  • Jennifer2008Jennifer2008 member
    The thing about these (very, very thoughtful!) gifts is that she probably won't feel comfortable calling you to say "clean my house today -- I have a coupon." For that reason, I'm not a fan of these types of gifts. I would suggest thinking of some other thoughtful gesture, and then, if you are so inclined, just do these things for your friend without the whole coupon booklet. But, maybe other people like them... I could be the minority here. I just can't fathom calling up to cash in on one of these, so it seems silly to me...
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  • MCC1010MCC1010 member
    I have noticed that a lot of my friends who have kids say they feel like they are left out of things or that their friends don't call them often. Maybe a coupon for lending an ear whenever she needs it? Or a coupon for joining her to take the baby to a park? Something where you are together and can talk/hang out together and with the baby.
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  • gringa78gringa78

    imageJennifer2008:
    The thing about these (very, very thoughtful!) gifts is that she probably won't feel comfortable calling you to say "clean my house today -- I have a coupon." For that reason, I'm not a fan of these types of gifts. I would suggest thinking of some other thoughtful gesture, and then, if you are so inclined, just do these things for your friend without the whole coupon booklet. But, maybe other people like them... I could be the minority here. I just can't fathom calling up to cash in on one of these, so it seems silly to me...

    I feel the same way.  Get her a gift certificate for a massage or a cleaning lady or something.

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  • pam1005pam1005 member

    imageJennifer2008:
    The thing about these (very, very thoughtful!) gifts is that she probably won't feel comfortable calling you to say "clean my house today -- I have a coupon." For that reason, I'm not a fan of these types of gifts. I would suggest thinking of some other thoughtful gesture, and then, if you are so inclined, just do these things for your friend without the whole coupon booklet. But, maybe other people like them... I could be the minority here. I just can't fathom calling up to cash in on one of these, so it seems silly to me...

    Ditto this.  I would actually get a gc for a cleaning service, massage, mani/pedi, or to a restaurant.   

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  • jennlinjennlin member

    imageJennifer2008:
    The thing about these (very, very thoughtful!) gifts is that she probably won't feel comfortable calling you to say "clean my house today -- I have a coupon." For that reason, I'm not a fan of these types of gifts. I would suggest thinking of some other thoughtful gesture, and then, if you are so inclined, just do these things for your friend without the whole coupon booklet. But, maybe other people like them... I could be the minority here. I just can't fathom calling up to cash in on one of these, so it seems silly to me...

     

    i completely understand this...and i agree, this book is more really "for fun"...i'm throwing the shower, and also have bought her "real" gifts..i really do hope she cashes them in...i don't plan on putting in a "clean my house" one, though, cause there is no way in heck i'm cleaning her house ;)  but for dinner drop off, i'm totally down for that, and hope she is too. 



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