Speaking of Christmas....

[Bernadine]

What are you getting everyone?

H- he bought some $$$ hunting stuff, and I told him that's his present.

DD- play kitchen, Little People house

DSS- tent, literally no idea what else

Niece- sit to stand walker, money for bank account

I have no idea for our parents or siblings.  Ugh.

[wambam]

I haven't even thought about it. #imtheworst

[namasteak]

The kids are taken care of thanks to the generosity of GBCNers.

DH - a handmade leather weekend bag that a friend of ours is making (he owns a company and is doing it just for the cost of supplies)

My mom & stepmom - tickets to take the boys on the polar express

Fil - no idea! But it needs to be something meaningful and good since he is letting us live with him.

[jinkies]

Oh god. I have just come up for air after 6 weeks of fall craziness. The idea that I now have to launch into Christmas craziness is giving me hives.

[Leeham Rimes]

I really don’t know. The kids are making their Santa lists soon so we’ll see.

As far as anyone else, we usually just buy for kids bc it’s too much of a pain to buy for adults.

[sugarbear]

H-- no clue. Probably something off his Amazon list because he gets pissed when I go rogue, despite the fact that he goes rogue every year.
Kids-- I just bought them each a tablet. The rest will be small. Very, very small (probably need, wear, read...)

[illgetthere]

H wants some hoodies and a jacket, so we decided to buy our own Christmas

Nephew 1 -money

Nephew 2 - art supplies

Nephews 3, 4, 5 - a game each (bop it, battleship, Oregon trail) plus a movie night bucket

Nephews 6&7 - ivy kids rainforest box

Kids are getting experiences and some little stuff. We got a fingerling for s2, some games, not sure what else. S1 is getting a sleepover at the aquarium for his big gift, and I'm pretty excited about it. They are both getting coupons for ice cream, movies, putt putt, etc

I got my mom one of those "gather" farmhouse signs and will get her and my stepdad a movie gift card

Not sure about my dad and H's mom

[newnamesameperson]

H - Apple Watch, he probably could care less about this, but mentioned a fitbit so...
Kids - Hatchimals and Fingerlings (b/c I'm a sucker) and a bunch of random stuff. Probably a ride on toy, for the baby, but well he has a lot of toys so... I don't know really I need some ideas.
Parents/Sister - Maybe Apple Watches?! I don't know.
In-Laws - Gift Cards, but this seems lame considering...
Other family - I'm thinking nothing this year.  

[themysteriouswife]

I'm done with DS. WE got him a really cool power wheels on sale this summer. Then we have a lot of smaller things I've picked up on clearance. I got him a few Halloween costumes on clearance today for his dresses up corner.

Allie is getting a basketball goal and a few other small items.

Both older nephews we got them Nerf guns.

Older niece got make-up kit from Ulta and a few stocking stuffer type items.

Youngest nephew we are getting clothes.

Still undecided on the other niece.

We don't buy for adults.

[Champagne Supernova]

Gift cards.

[sewf]

My mom - a nice Sherpa blanket. We gave it to her today so that she can use it while it's cold

DS - a Hot Wheels table. We'll get him some small stuff, too, but the table is the big gift

No idea for H, and DD is to young to understand, so diapers and formula, lol!

[TR]

Ugh, nothing. Luckily FI agreed to no gifts between us since we’ve got the wedding. So that leaves my mom, FMIL, FFIL, FSIL1, FSIL2 & her husband, daughter and 2 sons. All gifts need to be packable. So...this will be fun

[thebreakfastclub]

No adults exchange gifts in my family, which is really wonderful in my book.  

My son will get maybe 5-6 things.  I have his big stuff decided on.  He wants some type of Batman crime base and some transformers stuff.

My niece and nephew will each get a Target gift card.

Done!

[christy082]

My H and I decided to just do stockings for each other this year. So far I have a Cavs ornament and a trowel (he mentioned needing one for yardwork). I plan to get some silicone beer bottles caps. Otherwise I have no idea.

My daughter I'm done with- Magformers and other magnetic tiles, books, a reusable sticker book, and a paw patrol ornament. For her stocking, Paw Patrol stickers, crayons, mini Color Wonder books, and fuzzy socks. Doc McStuffins vet carrier with puppy and a Beanie Boo kitty from Santa.

My mom wants a calendar and a 6 quart saucepan. I'll add a gift card and possibly some kitchen towels. And holiday biscotti that I make.

No idea for my dad.

For my in-laws, I will frame an etsy print I had made with all their grandchildren's names next to birds on a branch. Plus a restaurant gift card and some Moose Munch. And my holiday biscotti.

[Bernadine]

My sisters and I will all have kids by next Christmas, so I'm hoping we can just give to kids then!

[janegold]

Have not bought anything. I was thinking that if all of my siblings will be visiting my parents for Christmas (still up in the air whether brother and SIL will be there), I might have a photog come to take family photos of everyone. That would be a gift for my parents and my bro and SIL, but would still need something separate for my younger, single sisters.

I'm hoping to find something for ILs, grandpa and uncle at the Christmas Markets we're visiting in Europe in December.

No clue what I'll get H...he'll want whatever latest, greatest Jordan sneaker is released at Christmas and I will probably drive myself crazy trying to track it down as always. FML.

I'm not sure we'll get anything for B this year. He turns 1 just before Christmas and I'm sure he will get plenty of gifts we don't need from other people.

[pandorica]

H - nothing much. We have a big trip in February that's a combo Christmas/birthday present for both of us. Probably just do stockings.

Mom/grandma/SIL - some experience, possibly a fancy afternoon tea in the city.

Nephew 1 - some home science kits possibly

Dad/brother/niece/nephew2/ILs - no clue 😭

[sushi]

I usually get h books and clothes. I buy for no one else.

So far, just ndt's new book is on the list. But probably a phone since his is dying. It's 3 or 4 models old.

Eta poor guy has a bday mere days veggie xmas, so I'm that person who justifies joint bigger gifts

[InBetweenDays]

Just got tickets to Hamilton for my parents which will be their present! I was hoping to get 4 tickets to the same show so H and I could go with them, but we had to do 2 tickets each to two different nights. So h and I will go one night and my parents another.

Rest of the family I have no idea.

[kayl84]

SO is getting his canvas, paints and brushes regifted since he hasn’t used them. They’re in a box in the garage of stuff from the move. Bet you $100 he won’t even realize it.

Everyone else? Nothing. We have to move to a new place AGAIN and I’m not happy about it. We have until Jan 14th to be out. So we aren’t doing gifts really. Maybe making dinner or taking our mom’s out? I’d be happy if he just took 2 Days in a row off.

[TR]

Semi related - would anyone be interested in a thread where we post people we need to buy for (age/gender/etc) and other people can make suggestions?

[Bernadine]

Nov 6, 2017 17:16:30 GMT -5 TR said:

Semi related - would anyone be interested in a thread where we post people we need to buy for (age/gender/etc) and other people can make suggestions?

Yes!

[Champagne Supernova]

Nov 6, 2017 17:16:30 GMT -5 TR said:

Semi related - would anyone be interested in a thread where we post people we need to buy for (age/gender/etc) and other people can make suggestions?

This would be great. I'd love to know what's popular out there to certain age groups.

I know I said gift cards earlier but I want to get actual gifts for some people.

[Deleted]

DH - I have no idea ( I would like us to gift each other a weekend getaway but I don't think it will be possible)
Mom- movie gift cards
In laws? I just let H handle this since there gift giving traditions are so different than mine.
DS- Fingerling, Hatchimal, Harry Potter's wand, other little stuff
DD play kitchen, books, a large stuffed animal ( this is a 2nd Christmas tradition in our house)

[circa1978]

DS told me to "stop rushing him" this morning when I asked about his Christmas list. I bought him a Star Wars lego set and some lightsabers (because apparently, we can never have too many of those) on sale a while back but otherwise, the only shopping I have done is for toy drive gifts.


ETA: Since we're going to be OOT/the country for more than two weeks in December, I'm more than a little freaked out by this.

[hulley]

DD19 - money. She's a freshman in college and says that's all she wants. I'll do that and some sticking stuff since whatever she gets has to be able to ft in her suitcase to go back to school.

DH - I got him to agree to a $50 limit so I'll get him a few small things. So far I have a polo for work, a BBQ today and a couple stocking stuffers.

Niece (9) - Hatchimal surprise and a fingerling monkey.

My nephew will be 4 months old and he is getting all the things. I'm stocking them up on diapers and formula (she wasn't expecting to have a formula expense but BF didn't work out and). I bought him his winter wardrobe and a couple of toys. I also got a cute personalized blanket. I'll make a contribution to his college fund and buy him an ornament, and then I'm done Christmas shopping.

I'm leaving MIL and FIL to DH. I buy their gifts every year and I'm over it.

[circa1978]

Nov 6, 2017 17:16:30 GMT -5 TR said:

Semi related - would anyone be interested in a thread where we post people we need to buy for (age/gender/etc) and other people can make suggestions?

Yes, please. 

[picksthemusic]

I'm getting DH a breakfast sandwich maker, somewhat as a joke, but somewhat not. He loves making breakfast sandwiches and I hate the mess he makes.

DD: Not sure yet.
DS: Wooden train tracks/wooden train set

[hulley]

Nov 6, 2017 17:56:56 GMT -5 picksthemusic said:

I'm getting DH a breakfast sandwich maker, somewhat as a joke, but somewhat not. He loves making breakfast sandwiches and I hate the mess he makes.

DD: Not sure yet.
DS: Wooden train tracks/wooden train set

I got my DH that for the same reason a couple years ago and he loves it. And, no mess!

[ssmjlm]

Grandparents are done. I always just do photo gifts and calendars.

E is getting magnatiles expansion sets and DH is convinced she needs a power wheel. I am not so convinced. I wanted to get her a tent for the toy room. She has a ton of outdoor toys.

DH and I are just doing stockings. We’re doing our laundry room now and a $$$ patio after the new year.