Christmas Gift Ideas Thread

[Deleted]

I like to start my Christmas Shopping early, don't hate me! LOL

Feel free to add yours here as well. 

I'm looking for:

A couples gift - price range $300 - late 20's, my son and his girlfriend. In the past I've gotten them luggage, a vacuum, air fryer. I get them individual gifts as well but also like to get them something useful for the house

15 y/o boy - my youngest son, and I am literally stumped. He's always been impossible to buy for. He likes video games, riding his bike, snowboarding. 

[cjcouple]

Oh, I've been shopping

I have a 17 and 14yo and popular this year plus past years, I've done:

Curved Gaming Monitor, air pods, sneakers (I often use Stock x or GOAT), sports jerseys, tickets to celtics game, controllers, gift cards for gaming (one has a PS5 and the other is a PC gamer), new headphones, keyboard/mouse, mic, stuff for their room (shelves, posters, wall hangings, etc), lego kit (my 14yo still loves them), clothes (hoodies, sweats, PJ pants)

[followyourarrow]

I'd like a book recommendation for a gift. My BIL like historical fiction, he'll also read some biographies. Most recent book he and I talked about was Horse, he really liked that the book took place in Louisiana, which is where we live. He's 65 if that's relevant.

[slbride2003]

I think we may cave and get DS (11) a phone. He doesn’t really need anything, and we are struggling to come up with a good gift that isn’t related to hockey (which I think we overdid last year)

I think I’m going to get H a new GoPro. He lost his snowboarding a couple of years ago.

[ssmjlm]

@sameoldstory, tickets to a concert, show, amusement park?


If anyone has a rec for a standing mirror with jewelry storage, I think that's what we're going to get E this year. Her old one that was a restore find that I repainted doesn't match her new room and she needs some jewelry storage now.

[midwestmama]

DD (12) put Ugg Tasman clogs on her list. I have never bought Uggs before - does anyone know if they typically have pretty good Black Friday sales? Or should I keep my eye out for sales at places like DSW or Zappos?

[jinkies]

Both my kids have asked for a go pro -- we may get one for them to share.

My 15 year old is also into biking and snowboarding, but he is sort of obsessed with biking and will most likely get some mountain bike upgrades for Xmas. Would not be as exciting if he wasn't so into it.

He also needs snowboarding gloves, a new coat, a watch, and some clothes.

A good small item for active kids is this phone harness: www.hangtimegear.com/

We got it for him last year after his phone dropped out of his pocket twice on bike rides.

[followyourarrow]

Nov 6, 2023 8:53:37 GMT -5 ssmjlm said:

@sameoldstory , tickets to a concert, show, amusement park?


If anyone has a rec for a standing mirror with jewelry storage, I think that's what we're going to get E this year. Her old one that was a restore find that I repainted doesn't match her new room and she needs some jewelry storage now.

I recently bought this one and really like it.  www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/ebern-designs-quakertown-jewelry-armoire-with-mirror-w005759525.html

[mala]

Anyone got something good for an 11 year old girl who is hard into science, space and geology specifically. My husband is against a rock tumbler but I may get her one anyway LOL.

[dish2501]

Nov 6, 2023 8:44:41 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

I'd like a book recommendation for a gift. My BIL like historical fiction, he'll also read some biographies. Most recent book he and I talked about was Horse, he really liked that the book took place in Louisiana, which is where we live. He's 65 if that's relevant.

Does he also like non fiction on historical topics? If so, anything by Erik Larson. If he likes WWII, the book Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemently Warfare is phenomenal.

[litebright]

Nov 6, 2023 9:28:10 GMT -5 mala said:

Anyone got something good for an 11 year old girl who is hard into science, space and geology specifically. My husband is against a rock tumbler but I may get her one anyway LOL.

We got our kids big canvas prints of some of the images from Hubble, which are super cool. 

The space Lego sets are pricey but very cool as well. 

[abs]

Nov 6, 2023 9:28:10 GMT -5 mala said:

Anyone got something good for an 11 year old girl who is hard into science, space and geology specifically. My husband is against a rock tumbler but I may get her one anyway LOL.

I got DD a NASA Tervis tumbler for her stocking. I also got her a space themed shirt from Tilly’s for her birthday and she loves it!

[abs]

I don’t have any great ideas this year. DD is SO hard to shop for. Plus there is her birthday, too! I got her Nike Blazers and a few tees from Tilly’s for that. Surprisingly she loves the shoes!

Her iPad is like 7 years old and barely working so we will probably replace that. Otherwise I am getting her an AC/DC hoodie and a small amount of makeup she’s asked for. I’m considering a hair drying brush and smoothie maker (she loves cold frozen drinks). Will take suggestions on brands for those or any suggestion for a music/science loving teen!

DH is getting a kindle, massage gun, and fart machine. (We are very mature over here and always do a gag gift under $20. This is this years!)

[candreco]

Nov 6, 2023 9:28:10 GMT -5 mala said:

Anyone got something good for an 11 year old girl who is hard into science, space and geology specifically. My husband is against a rock tumbler but I may get her one anyway LOL.

There's a geology identification game that comes with basically a big bag of crystals/rocks.  DS likes the identifying, but also just sorting the rocks.  I'll see if I can find the Amazon link.

ETA: I think this is what we have, but there's a NatGeo version too.


www.amazon.com/ROCK-Geology-Game-Mineral-Collection/dp/B007R6E8SK/

[macmars45]

@sameoldstory no judgement. We're celebrating with my side of the family on Dec 16th. Plus H's birthday is Dec 2nd. I need to start shopping.

[glitzy07]

I'm looking for some hard sided carry-on size luggage to buy for my three boys, ages 17, 10, 8. I'll take any specific recommendations before I choose a random one on Amazon or somewhere!

[ssmjlm]

Nov 6, 2023 10:23:44 GMT -5 glitzy07 said:

I'm looking for some hard sided carry-on size luggage to buy for my three boys, ages 17, 10, 8. I'll take any specific recommendations before I choose a random one on Amazon or somewhere!

DH has a set from Costco and I have this set from Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LHI57DE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Both have held up well.

[hermione]

I just placed some big orders this morning. There's less than 50 days until Christmas - I don't think it's weird to be shopping at this point.

followyourarrow, maybe he'd like The Lincoln biography by James Meacham, The Boys in the Boat, or Killers of the Flower Moon?

[purplepenguin7]

Nov 6, 2023 8:58:08 GMT -5 midwestmama said:

DD (12) put Ugg Tasman clogs on her list. I have never bought Uggs before - does anyone know if they typically have pretty good Black Friday sales? Or should I keep my eye out for sales at places like DSW or Zappos?

these were impossible to find last year.  If she really wants them I'd buy as soon as possible.  I don't know if you'll find a "deal" on them anyway. 

[doggielover]

I'm a big fan of giving experience gifts (not to younger but for your son/gf) - I would do concert tickets, sporting events etc. This year I think I'm gifting my FIL a ticket to trans siberean orchestra. I know DH won't want to go and he enjoys it. I've hinted around and he said if we're in town he'd love to go.

[sugarbear1]

followyourarrow, I second Boys in the Boat. I also love Devil in the White City (Larson) and The Worst Hard Time (Egan).

[186momx]

@sameoldstory, a year's subscription to Disney plus, Netflix, or prime?

DD (12) is getting a laptop. School isn't 1-to-1 and they aren't allowed to checkout school laptops to bring home to work on homework or projects. Our old desktop isn't the most ideal for her to do work. I'm also looking at buying her a pair of bogs so she stops stealing mine.

[eb777888]

I'm usually way more on top of things by this time. Slow start for me!

David- gamer merch, Nike shoes, replacements for his workout/casual clothes and hoodies since he's needs to size up, computer parts

H- a pricey record player stand, shirts, Vans shoes, a few bottles of expensive Bordeaux

Me- A wall mirror similar to this, but much larger for our bedroom.

www.wayfair.com/Kelly-Clarkson-Home--Helene-Mirror-X110476332-L41-K~W009365221.html?refid=GX672263933894-W009365221_1630475934_1630475935&device=c&ptid=2108906846334&network=g&targetid=pla-2108906846334&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=257180180&fdid=1817&PiID%5B%5D=1630475934&PiID%5B%5D=1630475935&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAuqKqBhDxARIsAFZELmJeOyQECliw2hjJo5B-aD_oc2IQvkoHCgtkIs6gVKZTJw-LbBXSCLQaAmmxEALw_wcB

Kate Spade perfume, fancy body lotion, chocolate. He'll probably pick me out some jewelry.

[Roc A Bee]

Nov 6, 2023 8:58:08 GMT -5 midwestmama said:

DD (12) put Ugg Tasman clogs on her list. I have never bought Uggs before - does anyone know if they typically have pretty good Black Friday sales? Or should I keep my eye out for sales at places like DSW or Zappos?

The tasmans are hard to find. DD asked for them last year and I thought I hit the lotto when I found them. This year she asked for the suede clogs - again hard to find.

So if you see them in the color and size, grab them.

[countthestars]

@sameoldstory, some practical things I've received that I was happy to not have to spend money on - humidifier, air purifier for our house, fire safe, fire ladder for two story house.

For something more fun - I've been looking at plants from Easy Plant. New pots and pans? Kitchen Aid? Nice bedding?

[hermione]

This is a probably a dumb question...I want to buy a Wrexham AFC Hat - one just like the team sells (the blue baseball one Ryan Reynolds always wears). There's no way to do that in the US, right? I'd have to order from the UK site? A lot of sites like Red Bubble have sort of similar but not quite the same.

[keyslover]

Nov 6, 2023 11:42:58 GMT -5 186momx said:

@sameoldstory, a year's subscription to Disney plus, Netflix, or prime?

DD (12) is getting a laptop. School isn't 1-to-1 and they aren't allowed to checkout school laptops to bring home to work on homework or projects. Our old desktop isn't the most ideal for her to do work. I'm also looking at buying her a pair of bogs so she stops stealing mine.

Have you picked a laptop out yet. DD1 wants one as well. I’m looking for ideas.

[sparty04]

Does anyone know where I can find an Acuna Jr Navy Braves jersey? I'm looking for youth xl or mens small. I've tried fanatics (and all of the websites they own), kohls, Dick's, Academy, Lids and google. I'm in MI so won't be able to find anything local.

[aspentosh]

Nov 6, 2023 8:44:41 GMT -5 followyourarrow said:

I'd like a book recommendation for a gift. My BIL like historical fiction, he'll also read some biographies. Most recent book he and I talked about was Horse, he really liked that the book took place in Louisiana, which is where we live. He's 65 if that's relevant.

This Tender Land or The River we Remember by William Kent Kreuger were both good.

The Things we Cannot Say

Demon Copperhead

[aspentosh]

Nov 6, 2023 9:28:10 GMT -5 mala said:

Anyone got something good for an 11 year old girl who is hard into science, space and geology specifically. My husband is against a rock tumbler but I may get her one anyway LOL.

My kid loved the NatGeo gem and fossil kits where you break into them. If she likes the engineering side of science, Crunch Lab kids are really cool.