What is a good teacher/Scout Leader present for Christmas?

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Theresa

I need some ideas. Is there anyone out there who is a teacher or Scout leader how got a really good present? I would like to keep it under $20, since I have four kids to buy for.

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There is no perfect answer, but as an ex-Scout Leader and the husband of a long-time teacher, here are a few ideas...

General Guidelines-
1. Avoid stuff from Scout or Teacher stores- they usually already have all that stuff. Likewise, generally avoid gifts that say Teacher or Scout Leader on them.

2. Avoid trinkety stuff- little things that sit around, desk top toys, cute calendars, etc. Most of these people get a lot of that kind of gift.

3. With both of these groups, ANY gift that shows your appreciation is well-received. Don't worry about it a lot, and keep it simple.

4. If you have a special skill you can offer, your gift of time is usually appreciated- knit gloves or scarves, etc.

5. For teachers, consider office and craft supplies. While not all teachers like this, many usually have an on-going need for supplies to use in class.

6. Food-based gifts. Baked goods, certificates, Omaha Steaks, etc. Heck, a box of good cookies, cupcakes, or brownies would have made my month!

7. Entertainment certificate- movies, DVD rentals, etc. One of our favorite gifts was a certificate for rentals packed with some popcorn, pop, and candy.

8. Many teachers are book-aholics and book certificates are usually appreciated. For Scout leaders, camping or outdoor certificates.

9. A nice pen or pencil, with refills if appropriate, is often a great gift.

What is the best synth for under or around 400 dollars?

Teddy B

I want to get a synth for I band I started, but I know nothing about them.
The only ones I even know of is the micron, miniak, and microkorg.
I was a synth that has big sounds and doesn't sound like it came from toys r us.
I'm lookinf for something good for a gig and recording.
Andy recommendations would be thanked.

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Hi Teddy B,
Get the Korg microKorg Analog Modeling Synthesizer with Vocoder.
It's a great, portable synth. I love using it and it produces amazing quality.
The MicroKorg is probably the finest synth you'll ever get at that price.
It's very small (same size as many of those toy keyboards you grew
up as a kid, but this is no toy), and has 37 keys . It's a four note polyphonic virtual analog
synth capable of fantastic analog sounds, with all the great sounds of the '70s, '80s,
and '90s! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000WS0SC?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-post3-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000WS0SC

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What should I get my 13 year old brother for Christmas Best Answer 10 points?

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King

I need to get my brother something for christmas under $20, I was thinking of getting him something from american eagle. Best Answer 10 points

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I don't think 13 year old boys like to get clothes for christmas really. Most kids like random toys or something to show off with his friends. If you want to go along the line of clothes maybe cool accessories might be better than some pants. If he likes hats etc. go off of that. It all depends on what he is into. If he is into gaming I think a gift card to a gamestop or something would be good, or a product similar to that. If he has a DS or a PSP games are pretty cheap for them. Maybe and iTunes gift card?

Find out what he likes. I think that no matter how old you are a good Nerf gun never gets old. You can find some kick ass ones for around 20 bucks as well.

What breed of a toy dog would be the most compatiable with a 7 year old girl who loves to play with animals?

jessabells

My daughter is 7 and loves to play with animals (ex. wraping in blankets and treating like a baby ect.) We are thinking of getting a small pet for her but are unsure of a breed that is tolerant of small children and that our landlord will allow they have to be under 20lbs/

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if your daughter is like most children and can sometimes be a little rough with dogs, i would recommend stoic breeds like a french bulldog. they are clean, wonderful with kids, clownish, and still tough. the females range on average just around 20 pounds, but i've met some petite ones were more on the 15-18 side.

but if you want something even smaller and you're sure your daughter will be gentle, i've become a big fan of cavalier king charles spaniels. they are tiny fluffy dogs, with that happy and loving spaniel personality. they adore children and they are always up for an adventure. as companion dogs, they were bred completely as lapdogs, and are very suited to the kind of attention your daughter would want to give.

with any breed however, be sure to go to a reputable breeder. you can find more information on google about what that entails. i say this because since the pup will be for your small child, you don't want the risk of temperament problems or parasites and you also don't want to break her heart with any life-threatening genetic diseases. also, a good breeder will take the time to help you pick the perfect puppy with the personality that you're looking for. they have the best eye for seeing individual characteristics in what seems to be for other people, a pile of equally cute and lovable puppies.

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