Who are you struggling to find a gift for?

[Susie]

milsaroo, what's your budget for brother GF? As a roughly $15 item, I love these headbands for working out:

www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sweatybands

[dottyblue]

My sister. She's 29, has 2 kids (4 and 2), works full time but wants to be a SAHM. She doesn't have any hobbies. She basically works and takes care of her kids (my BIL is a lazy SOB).

My budget is small $35, so that's complicating things. I would totally get her a massage or something if I could afford it...

[emoflamingo]

Dec 2, 2016 17:16:32 GMT -5 dottyblue said:

My sister. She's 29, has 2 kids (4 and 2), works full time but wants to be a SAHM. She doesn't have any hobbies. She basically works and takes care of her kids (my BIL is a lazy SOB).

My budget is small $35, so that's complicating things. I would totally get her a massage or something if I could afford it...

I would get her some pampering stuff from Sephora. Maybe some facial masks, good hand lotion, that sort of thing.

[pooh8402]

All the men.
My stepmom.
My teenage niece (15).

[imimahoney]

Dec 2, 2016 17:23:27 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

All the men.
My stepmom.
My teenage niece (15).

For your niece, anything Pink brand like a sweatshirt, leggings with Pink written on the side, one of the backpacks.

Or a cool phone case and nice headphones.

[wanderingenough]

Dec 2, 2016 17:16:32 GMT -5 dottyblue said:

My sister. She's 29, has 2 kids (4 and 2), works full time but wants to be a SAHM. She doesn't have any hobbies. She basically works and takes care of her kids (my BIL is a lazy SOB).

My budget is small $35, so that's complicating things. I would totally get her a massage or something if I could afford it...

Does she like makeup? The UD Naked Smokey eye palette is on sale all over the place today. You can get it at Macy's for like $27 (or get two for $44 with free shipping with the code FRIEND).

ETA: milsaroo - may work for your brother's GF too

[jewel]

I am giving Penzeys spices to a number of people. I am so impressed with their recent political messages that I am happy to give them my money. They have all kinds of gift box sets. They have a really cute little baking set for $8 on sale right now, which I'm combining with Starbucks gift cards (or whatever) for everyone I was struggling to find a gift for.

[dottyblue]

Dec 2, 2016 19:25:35 GMT -5 wanderingenough said:

Dec 2, 2016 17:16:32 GMT -5 dottyblue said:

My sister. She's 29, has 2 kids (4 and 2), works full time but wants to be a SAHM. She doesn't have any hobbies. She basically works and takes care of her kids (my BIL is a lazy SOB).

My budget is small $35, so that's complicating things. I would totally get her a massage or something if I could afford it...

Does she like makeup? The UD Naked Smokey eye palette is on sale all over the place today. You can get it at Macy's for like $27 (or get two for $44 with free shipping with the code FRIEND).

ETA: milsaroo - may work for your brother's GF too

Thank you!!!

ETA. I just snagged it from Nordstrom. Woo!

[azalea]

I highly recommend Contigo Autoseal Travel Mugs - DH and I love ours and use them almost every day. They a great generic gift. Pair with some tea or packets for cocoa and you are all set.

Any ideas for a 4 and half year old girl? I need to get my niece something. She likes princesses and Monster High... ??

[Pilsy]

My 10-year-old nephew. He loves Star Wars, Lego, and Captain Underpants books but I am tired of buying those things. I swear, we've bought Star Wars or Lego OR Star Wars Lego items for the last 4 Christmases and birthdays. And I know it's good to buy what someone likes, but he can't possibly appreciate more LEgo bricks at this point. There are massive bins of the things all over the house. He might as well live at the Lego store. We need to branch out.

[kershnic]

Dec 2, 2016 20:11:18 GMT -5 Pilsy said:

My 10-year-old nephew. He loves Star Wars, Lego, and Captain Underpants books but I am tired of buying those things. I swear, we've bought Star Wars or Lego OR Star Wars Lego items for the last 4 Christmases and birthdays. And I know it's good to buy what someone likes, but he can't possibly appreciate more LEgo bricks at this point. There are massive bins of the things all over the house. He might as well live at the Lego store. We need to branch out.

I am laughing because I have two 7.5 year old nephews who are already in the same boat with Star Wars and Legos and non-fiction books of facts, so I can only imagine what we'll still be buying them in 10 years and how they'll be drowing in Legos.

This is still lego but a little different:

www.amazon.com/dp/0545703301/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=28V28B18I7ARK&coliid=IOF4LHHQX3B2U&linkCode=sl1&tag=modparmeskid-20&linkId=38e9b3d9757a661f9be8ed25f0a9b1cb

Kids Go-Pro?

www.amazon.com/VTech-Kidizoom-Action-Yellow-Black/dp/B00XRDHG36/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1477787449&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=vtech+action+cam&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=modparmeskid-20&linkId=e67ae0a628a7e1407ff14432da5a6694

[scribellesam]

I'm pretty much done shopping except I always struggle with H's aunt. She has no kids and always sends nice gifts for the whole family. She likes schnauzers, live music, and is gluten free. She likes our kids but not the extent that I want to send her the same grandkids calendar I made for my ILs. For her birthday I made a donation in her name to a local animal shelter and she loved that, but I'm not sure if it's lame to do that again.

[bowies]

GF: S'well water bottle (or a knockoff), Bluetooth earbuds or gift card to Athleta.

Dad: Personalized beer glasses, stein, or growler from Etsy, Mr. Beer kit (there are nicer craft beer ones on the market but it's a good entry level one), nice BBQ tool set.

[bowies]

Dec 2, 2016 20:11:18 GMT -5 Pilsy said:

My 10-year-old nephew. He loves Star Wars, Lego, and Captain Underpants books but I am tired of buying those things. I swear, we've bought Star Wars or Lego OR Star Wars Lego items for the last 4 Christmases and birthdays. And I know it's good to buy what someone likes, but he can't possibly appreciate more LEgo bricks at this point. There are massive bins of the things all over the house. He might as well live at the Lego store. We need to branch out.

Star Wars graphic novels. My H has a metric shit ton of them in our house, I'll have to ask him if they are age appropriate for a 10 yo.

[bowies]

Dec 2, 2016 17:43:33 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

Her teacher, TA, SLP, gym teacher, dance instructor, etc.

Maybe Amazon gift cards? $15 pp?

If you want to give a gift, you could get a set of nice body butters and break it apart so each gets one. Pair with a gift card to Panera/Starbucks or a local nail salon.

I like the Josie Maran stuff: www.josiemarancosmetics.com/whipped-argan-oil-body-butter-collection.html#.WD82OaIrI00

I always try to pamper those who interact with a ton of kids on a daily basis lol.

[felicity]

We have 6 sets of aunts/uncles to give small combined gifts. In the past I have done tea/hot chocolate + mug, ornaments, more ornaments, chocolates, more chocolate, etc. They aren't drinkers. I feel so generic giving this stuff but no idea what else to give.

Then we have give to DH's 11 cousins who we don't know very well. I always want to do gift cards, but DH thinks it's too impersonal.

Any ideas for anyone would be so so appreciated. Last year we got all of the college+ aged guys/girls college sweatshirts which was a hit. Generally spend $20-30ish.

-9 y/o boy - loves his iPad
-10 y/o girl ito gymnastics
-7th grade boy into swimming. Wears a lot of Vinyard Vines.
-12th grade boy
-1 college aged girl - into photography
-2 college aged boys
-2 grad school males (both med school, I think)
-1 25ish year old female - outgoing, travels a lot
-1 26ish year old male - very techy, loves his Audi

[felicity]

Dec 2, 2016 17:43:33 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

Her teacher, TA, SLP, gym teacher, dance instructor, etc.

Maybe Amazon gift cards? $15 pp?

I'd probably to something like Target since I'm not sure $15 is enough to get free shipping (is it? I have had Prime so long I don't keep track lol)

[Ashley&Scott]

Dec 3, 2016 7:10:04 GMT -5 felicity said:

Dec 2, 2016 17:43:33 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

Her teacher, TA, SLP, gym teacher, dance instructor, etc.

Maybe Amazon gift cards? $15 pp?

I'd probably to something like Target since I'm not sure $15 is enough to get free shipping (is it? I have had Prime so long I don't keep track lol)

Currently you have to spend $49 for free shipping at Amazon. (I think it used to be $35)

[thebreakfastclub]

I admittedly take a different approach than most.

I get Target gift cards for teachers, nieces and nephews.

And then we simply stopped giving gifts to anyone else.

[Pilsy]

Dec 2, 2016 23:41:25 GMT -5 kershnic said:

Dec 2, 2016 20:11:18 GMT -5 Pilsy said:

My 10-year-old nephew. He loves Star Wars, Lego, and Captain Underpants books but I am tired of buying those things. I swear, we've bought Star Wars or Lego OR Star Wars Lego items for the last 4 Christmases and birthdays. And I know it's good to buy what someone likes, but he can't possibly appreciate more LEgo bricks at this point. There are massive bins of the things all over the house. He might as well live at the Lego store. We need to branch out.

I am laughing because I have two 7.5 year old nephews who are already in the same boat with Star Wars and Legos and non-fiction books of facts, so I can only imagine what we'll still be buying them in 10 years and how they'll be drowing in Legos.

This is still lego but a little different:

www.amazon.com/dp/0545703301/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=28V28B18I7ARK&coliid=IOF4LHHQX3B2U&linkCode=sl1&tag=modparmeskid-20&linkId=38e9b3d9757a661f9be8ed25f0a9b1cb

Kids Go-Pro?

www.amazon.com/VTech-Kidizoom-Action-Yellow-Black/dp/B00XRDHG36/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1477787449&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=vtech+action+cam&psc=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=modparmeskid-20&linkId=e67ae0a628a7e1407ff14432da5a6694

Love these, esp the Go-pro! Thanks!

[Pilsy]

Dec 3, 2016 6:23:55 GMT -5 bowies said:

Dec 2, 2016 20:11:18 GMT -5 Pilsy said:

My 10-year-old nephew. He loves Star Wars, Lego, and Captain Underpants books but I am tired of buying those things. I swear, we've bought Star Wars or Lego OR Star Wars Lego items for the last 4 Christmases and birthdays. And I know it's good to buy what someone likes, but he can't possibly appreciate more LEgo bricks at this point. There are massive bins of the things all over the house. He might as well live at the Lego store. We need to branch out.

Star Wars graphic novels. My H has a metric shit ton of them in our house, I'll have to ask him if they are age appropriate for a 10 yo.

Thanks!! If he has an opinion about the age appropriateness, that'll be so helpful.

[followyourarrow]

Dec 2, 2016 17:16:32 GMT -5 dottyblue said:

My sister. She's 29, has 2 kids (4 and 2), works full time but wants to be a SAHM. She doesn't have any hobbies. She basically works and takes care of her kids (my BIL is a lazy SOB).

My budget is small $35, so that's complicating things. I would totally get her a massage or something if I could afford it...

I'd get her a massage on groupon. Since it's your sister, I think a groupon is totally acceptable, or I hope so since thats what I'm getting mine. They have a code for 20% off right now, so I got a 90 minute massage for $37.

[followyourarrow]

Dec 3, 2016 1:10:39 GMT -5 scribellesam said:

I'm pretty much done shopping except I always struggle with H's aunt. She has no kids and always sends nice gifts for the whole family. She likes schnauzers, live music, and is gluten free. She likes our kids but not the extent that I want to send her the same grandkids calendar I made for my ILs. For her birthday I made a donation in her name to a local animal shelter and she loved that, but I'm not sure if it's lame to do that again.

Would she appreciate a bark box subscription? What about a membership to the dog park or a museum?

[rikki]

Dec 2, 2016 17:43:33 GMT -5 @barefootbarista said:

Her teacher, TA, SLP, gym teacher, dance instructor, etc.

Maybe Amazon gift cards? $15 pp?

As someone who doesn't have Prime, I'd be mildly annoyed that is have to spend $35 more to get free shipping. I'd do Target, but really it is the thought that counts. I am not saying I wouldn't be grateful, just a thought.

Lol, I should've read above as this was already stated.

[jeaniebueller]

milsaroo, for your dad how about some cool pint glasses. I bought my FIL a set from Etsy.

And your brothers gf, what about a GC to ulta or sephora?

[jeaniebueller]

kershnic, have you seen that go pro IRL? Do you know if it's any good?

[kershnic]

Dec 3, 2016 21:25:32 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

kershnic , have you seen that go pro IRL? Do you know if it's any good?

Sorry, no, I haven't.  It was recommended to me elsewhere on the internet (I forget where, I've had it bookmarked) and the reviews are good but I haven't seen it.

[Pilsy]

Dec 3, 2016 21:45:11 GMT -5 kershnic said:

Dec 3, 2016 21:25:32 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

kershnic , have you seen that go pro IRL? Do you know if it's any good?

Sorry, no, I haven't.  It was recommended to me elsewhere on the internet (I forget where, I've had it bookmarked) and the reviews are good but I haven't seen it.

I was so excited about this idea, but my H had already asked his sister for ideas, and she said no when he went back and said we were getting the kid's go-pro.  We're doing books instead.


Somebody by the little go-pro and tell us all if we need one!  

[beefjerky]

Dec 3, 2016 1:10:39 GMT -5 scribellesam said:

I'm pretty much done shopping except I always struggle with H's aunt. She has no kids and always sends nice gifts for the whole family. She likes schnauzers, live music, and is gluten free. She likes our kids but not the extent that I want to send her the same grandkids calendar I made for my ILs. For her birthday I made a donation in her name to a local animal shelter and she loved that, but I'm not sure if it's lame to do that again.

Order her some food from Katz!! It's gluten free and probably some of the best gf food I've ever had (I have Celiac and so do two of my kids). I just placed a big order and got a 35% off link. Happy to give it to you if you'd like 😀

[scribellesam]

Dec 4, 2016 8:46:22 GMT -5 beefjerky said:

Dec 3, 2016 1:10:39 GMT -5 scribellesam said:

I'm pretty much done shopping except I always struggle with H's aunt. She has no kids and always sends nice gifts for the whole family. She likes schnauzers, live music, and is gluten free. She likes our kids but not the extent that I want to send her the same grandkids calendar I made for my ILs. For her birthday I made a donation in her name to a local animal shelter and she loved that, but I'm not sure if it's lame to do that again.

Order her some food from Katz!! It's gluten free and probably some of the best gf food I've ever had (I have Celiac and so do two of my kids). I just placed a big order and got a 35% off link. Happy to give it to you if you'd like 😀

That looks amazing! I love giving consumable gifts. Would love the 35% off link, thank you!