I need gift ideas

[mrs.jacinthe]

So, we decided to help the ILs pay for their (shoot me now) Christmas/New Years trip out here as the main part of their present this year, since they haven't been here in over 2 years.  

We will still do stockings, but I want to do something else for each of them so they have *something* to open - but whatever we do, I'm thinking it needs to be small and/or lightweight, since they're flying and will have already over-packed.  I'd like to keep it to under $50 MAX, but less is better, given what we've already spent on their tickets.  Any ideas?

[nomad100]

What do they like? Are they readers (or have e-readers)? If so, Amazon gift cards are light.

Do they have a favorite sweet/chocolate? You can get that and they will likely eat if before going home.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Nov 20, 2014 15:39:45 GMT -5 nomad100 said:

What do they like? Are they readers (or have e-readers)? If so, Amazon gift cards are light.

Do they have a favorite sweet/chocolate? You can get that and they will likely eat if before going home.

I'm the weirdo who doesn't like to give gift cards or cash as gifts unless the person specifically asks - otherwise Christmas just feels like a money exchange.  "Here, I'll give you $50 and you give me $50!  Yay, Merry Christmas!"   :?

Food is always a good idea, though.  I was thinking maybe some sort of homemade bath-use item (like soaking salt or something) ... but food may be easier.

[thewop]

Little bottles of maple syrup.
Single pot packets of coffee.
Sticky notes.
Pens.
Cute magnets.
Packets of gourmet hot cocoa.
Packets of veggie seeds.
Socks.
Nail polish.
Cute blank cards for writing thank you notes or whatever.

[boiler717]

Slippers for MIL and a hat or shirt for FIL?

[thewop]

Or if you want to kill them do dildos and lube.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Nov 20, 2014 16:17:07 GMT -5 thewop said:

Or if you want to kill them do dildos and lube.

[thewop]

LOL! We're talking about crazy conservative MIL, right?

[mrs.jacinthe]

Nov 20, 2014 16:28:21 GMT -5 thewop said:

LOL! We're talking about crazy conservative MIL, right?

Yep!  Maybe they'd chill out a little if there were pot involved.  I can put it in the brownies.  My neighbor can hook me up.  LOLOL

(just kidding, I'd never actually do this, but it's gleefully enjoyable to think about)

[auntie]

Get them each a Magnalite flashlight.

[finally]

My mom's favorite gift last year was her stocking full of a bunch of trial size stuff from Harmon (do you have them out there?). All sorts of stuff she'd never buy herself but had so much fun trying. Face/wrinkle/hand creams, different shampoos, little candies, lip balms, body sprays, nail polish etc.

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Nov 20, 2014 16:40:56 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

Nov 20, 2014 16:28:21 GMT -5 thewop said:

LOL! We're talking about crazy conservative MIL, right?

Yep!  Maybe they'd chill out a little if there were pot involved.  I can put it in the brownies.  My neighbor can hook me up.  LOLOL

(just kidding, I'd never actually do this, but it's gleefully enjoyable to think about)

It is enjoyable to think about but unfortunately, not safe since you can get really sick from edibles if you eat too much *From a state with legalized Pot
Ask my Mom how she knows