gift for parents

Parent Cafe
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<p>so my sister is a college sophomore, i’m a first-year, and my brother is a high school senior. with that in mind, i kind of want to get my parents something that they would ease their transition into our adulthood, or something like that. basically just a good gift. </p>

<p>any suggestions? it can be something for them together or something individually. i do, of course, realize that nothing material can replace our childhood, but maybe something could ease it a little, eh? </p>

<p>oh yeah, it’d be a christmas gift, and please remember, i am a student on a very, very tight budget.</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>How tight?</p>

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<p>They make talking picture frames where you can put in one picture or several and record messages for each picture. This might be something each of you could do for your parents so that when you are all away at school, they can have the photos and the personal messages to listen to over and over again. Of course, your messages could be telling them that you love them and/or appreciate all they have done for you., etc. Your parents are very lucky to have such a thoughtful son (or is it daughter?).</p>

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<p>webcams for all…</p>

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<p>I like the picture frame idea
but I would take a photo that you already have- that means something to you . frame it and enclose a letter of why that photo was special- why that day was special- a memory that you will always remember- the first time you did something… its up to you.
Your parents will love to hear the recollection of a childhood memory, from your almost adult perspective</p>

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<p>thanks columbiamom. i am a son, btw.</p>

<p>yeah, the picture frame is a good idea. i’ll talk to my brother and sister about it.</p>

<p>any other suggestions out there? thanks.</p>

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<p>The photo idea is great. If you had the time, a small memory book with photos and a message from each of you would be another idea. D2 put together a photo collage for me on my birthday…with 2 siblings, she had to scrounge for photos of us together from 2 most to present. H framed it for me and is in my office at home. You are so thoughtful…</p>

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<p>I have asked my kids for 2 gifts:</p>

<p>1} That they be willing and awake to pose for lots of photos in various combinations</p>

<p>2} I’d like them to use the videocam and take tons of video, narrating it in their inimitable style- giving me video of the grandparents and every one else, narrated by the kids!</p>

<p>Nothing I’d rather have</p>

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<p>A scrapbook with photos and descriptions by each of you of memorable things that happened during your childhoods, and with lots of appreciation for the parents who raised you.</p>

<p>I’d prefer something like this over a video because I could more easily thumb through it any time I felt nostalgic.</p>