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We only gift to the kids (nephews) and they’re at the age where we just give them money. Since we stopped exchanging gifts, it removed a lot of stress and made Christmas so much more enjoyable.
An appetizer tray from a local pottery-maker for my sister, a traditional centerpiece for my mom, a hat and jumbo cashews (his favorite indulgence) for my husband, and a movie DVD, baked goods or a small gift of cash for everyone else.
We don’t over indulge with Christmas presents and are not easy to buy for that is why I’m asking and so maybe I could get a good idea or two.
My daughter wants a new gun safe.
Hers guns are locked but a safe would be better.
The son is really hard to shop for.
I had a Damascus knife made for him but I think he would just put it on a shelf somewhere.
I normally buy the wife nice bling or a techy thing or two but that kinda ran it’s course. The wife and I agreed to save money and buy us an expensive range for the kitchen but that seems lame the more I think of it.
I did buy myself a custom belt and buckle so I know I’m going to like that .
What are you getting your family?
I could use some better ideas.
Thank you.
Andy
You mean to go in on it together as a present to each other?
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When you have been married 45 years, and the kids are in their 30s, it gets harder and harder to think of something to buy every year. We finally decided about 8-9 years ago to draw names and do a a "Secret Santa". Then each person sends a list to all the others, since they don't know who has them. The list should have multiple items to choose from but that the giver can do for under that year's maximum, which has been $75 but this year went up to $100. As it happens now everyone is just e-mailing a link to their Amazon wish list, making it very simple. The grandkids, of course, get presents from everyone.
It seems that this year kitchen gadgets and accessories are common on the lists, along with specific, unusual tools.
Hubby wanted something for his entertainment system and I didn't really know exactly what he wanted, so he ordered it as a gift from me.
Son is getting a game system that he has been wanting along with a couple small things.
Daughter is getting new headphones, a gift certificate to an art store, and a few shirts. Oh, and tickets to a show that she and I will go see together.
For my parents, I generally just order something off of their Amazon wish lists.
For my in-laws, I'm not sure. I should probably start thinking about that.
We don't exchange gifts with our siblings/nieces/nephews... we live far away and it just isn't something we've done since they were babies.
Trying to think of what to give my 91-year-old mother. My sister already stole the amplified-volume phone idea.
ideas:
warm or cozy blanket
comfy socks
comfy jammies
pretty pillow cases
audio books or music
pretty or warm scarf
one of my work places had a yearly project to bring gifts to those in nursing homes at the holidays, the residents wrote down what they wanted, so we got to buy and wrap and give them gifts they loved getting and were just what they asked for
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Trying to think of what to give my 91-year-old mother. My sister already stole the amplified-volume phone idea.
My go to gift has always been to find something that the person uses everyday and get them an upgrade. Ive noticed that a lot of older people don't like to spend money on everyday things like sheets, towels, etc.
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