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I also planned to suggest a gift for the family as a whole. My brother once brought a girlfriend to our family Christmas and she gave everyone gifts. She had obviously put effort and thought into the gifts, but I think they were a little "off" and I thought it seemed like she was trying too hard.
At the holidays, you can't go wrong with edible gifts.
As for the lunch, why not discuss this in advance with your parents so there is no awkwardness? My parents rarely allow me to pay for a meal out when we're all together, but everyone is different.
As for the lunch, why not discuss this in advance with your parents so there is no awkwardness? My parents rarely allow me to pay for a meal out when we're all together, but everyone is different.
Agreed about the lunch. Talk to your dad before. Tell him if you are going to pay or if you want your dad to pay. That way when the waiter comes with the bill, only one person grabs it (you or your dad). If for bf's family grabs it, its easy for you to smile and say "our treat "
Agreed about the lunch. Talk to your dad before. Tell him if you are going to pay or if you want your dad to pay. That way when the waiter comes with the bill, only one person grabs it (you or your dad). If for bf's family grabs it, its easy for you to smile and say "our treat "
With regard to the flowers, poinsettias or otherwise, do they have pets? If they have pets, then houseplants are not the best choice and poinsettias are known to be toxic to cats and dogs.
If you live in a cold climate, I'd consider maybe an attractive and soft throw blanket as a hostess gift, perhaps scarves or warm socks. Second the notion of pestering your bf for info on what his brother likes. Favorite color, animal, sport, food, hobby...something. If you know any such thing about him, then fasten on to that and gift him some small thing relevant to it.
With regard to the flowers, poinsettias or otherwise, do they have pets? If they have pets, then houseplants are not the best choice and poinsettias are known to be toxic to cats and dogs.
If you live in a cold climate, I'd consider maybe an attractive and soft throw blanket as a hostess gift, perhaps scarves or warm socks. Second the notion of pestering your bf for info on what his brother likes. Favorite color, animal, sport, food, hobby...something. If you know any such thing about him, then fasten on to that and gift him some small thing relevant to it.
They currently have no pets. They hada dog but she died and they have not got another. I will pester him a little bit more.
How about a pretty tray with holiday goodies, and the tray is part of the gift?
I like this too. That is sweet.
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