Jenny
April 11th, 2000, 10:16 AM
I've been speaking with a very nice lady at Proper Marketing (Shep Goldberg's office) about how we can get our gift to Michelle. The idea was to send the flowers via Shep's office because that would ensure Michelle's privacy on tour (since her hotel information cannot -- and should not! -- be given out to anyone for any reason). Anyway, they think our idea is really sweet, and sending the messages is no problem, but in the latest message I received today, they suggested that the flowers might not be a good idea. As some people here have also stated, they feel it would be a waste of money since Michelle is on the road and won't be able to take them with her. I personally never thought it would be a waste since Michelle would get to enjoy them for one evening, but considering that everyone wants the arrangement to be really HUGE, it does seem a bit extravagant to get her such an expensive bouquet.
Anyway, we can still do the flowers if that's what everybody wants to do, but I decided to look into some other options of what we could get her. I decided to try to find a care package that would be good, and I actually found something that might be perfect for her! There's a company called Take Care, and this is what they're all about:
"Take Care, Inc.is the vision of three business women. Three women who travel for business and wanted to focus on the needs of all women... to address how to take care of the body, mind and spirit... Especially while working away from home."
I thought that sounded perfect for Michelle since it would be neat to get her something to take care of her "body, mind and spirit" while on the grueling COI tour.
Check out their website: <a href=http://www.takecareinc.com/acatalog/Take_Care_Catalog_Take_Care_Packs_1.html>Take Care Packs</a>.
The basic pack comes with a 7" Take Care bear ("the softest, cuddliest, sweetest teddy bear you've ever laid eyes on"), buckwheat neck roll with travel cover, unscented flax seed silk eye pillow, lavender votive with carry bag, soothing bath salts ("infused with rose petal"s), foot treatment rub, relaxation CD, and luxury travel bag. The Traveler pack has a 5" bear and adds a flashlight, first aid kit, pocket utility knife, night light, travel mirror. The Deluxe pack comes with all that plus lip balm and a night shirt. Any of the three packs can also be gift wrapped.
What sold it for me was the foot treatment rub -- perfect for a skater!!
Anyway, I just thought I'd throw that idea out there since this way Michelle would have a fun gift that would be useful. Something she could take with her.... and this way she'll have a little bit of MKF with her for the whole tour! I do still love flowers so we could actually do one of these care packages plus a SMALL bouquet to go with it... I think we have enough money for that, although sending the extra money to charity is also nice.
So, please let me know what you want to do! Post your comments here, and we'll do whatever the majority of people want. Here are the options to choose from:
(A) Stick with the original idea & just get the big bouquet
(B) Get a care package
(C) Get a care package and a small bouquet
Our messages will still be sent no matter which option we choose, and all leftover money will still go to charity (though option C probably won't have as much left over). I'd like to have our gift sent Friday or Saturday if possible, so please let me know your preference ASAP (be sure to include which of the 3 care packages you like)!
Anyway, we can still do the flowers if that's what everybody wants to do, but I decided to look into some other options of what we could get her. I decided to try to find a care package that would be good, and I actually found something that might be perfect for her! There's a company called Take Care, and this is what they're all about:
"Take Care, Inc.is the vision of three business women. Three women who travel for business and wanted to focus on the needs of all women... to address how to take care of the body, mind and spirit... Especially while working away from home."
I thought that sounded perfect for Michelle since it would be neat to get her something to take care of her "body, mind and spirit" while on the grueling COI tour.
Check out their website: <a href=http://www.takecareinc.com/acatalog/Take_Care_Catalog_Take_Care_Packs_1.html>Take Care Packs</a>.
The basic pack comes with a 7" Take Care bear ("the softest, cuddliest, sweetest teddy bear you've ever laid eyes on"), buckwheat neck roll with travel cover, unscented flax seed silk eye pillow, lavender votive with carry bag, soothing bath salts ("infused with rose petal"s), foot treatment rub, relaxation CD, and luxury travel bag. The Traveler pack has a 5" bear and adds a flashlight, first aid kit, pocket utility knife, night light, travel mirror. The Deluxe pack comes with all that plus lip balm and a night shirt. Any of the three packs can also be gift wrapped.
What sold it for me was the foot treatment rub -- perfect for a skater!!
Anyway, I just thought I'd throw that idea out there since this way Michelle would have a fun gift that would be useful. Something she could take with her.... and this way she'll have a little bit of MKF with her for the whole tour! I do still love flowers so we could actually do one of these care packages plus a SMALL bouquet to go with it... I think we have enough money for that, although sending the extra money to charity is also nice.
So, please let me know what you want to do! Post your comments here, and we'll do whatever the majority of people want. Here are the options to choose from:
(A) Stick with the original idea & just get the big bouquet
(B) Get a care package
(C) Get a care package and a small bouquet
Our messages will still be sent no matter which option we choose, and all leftover money will still go to charity (though option C probably won't have as much left over). I'd like to have our gift sent Friday or Saturday if possible, so please let me know your preference ASAP (be sure to include which of the 3 care packages you like)!