Holiday Gift Ideas

[secretlyevil]

I have no ideas for H. What’s on your wish list / what are you getting your S.Os?

[katieinthecity]

Following because I have a few small things but nothing exciting. So far, he's getting a cast iron biscuit pan, and two books: Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat; and Shade by Pete Souza.

Although we're about to drop $$$$ on a new deck so maybe that's his Christmas present.

[2curlydogs]

I am considering a joint gift for him and the @s of a new XBOX (we currently have the original from 14 years ago - it's our only gaming console, too) and some games.

Otherwise... Not sure.

[mbcdefg]

MH and I agreed to just do stocking stuffers for each other. Neither of us want anything specific and we don't want to spend a lot of money or acquire more useless stuff.

I already bought him deodorant and a couple of giant Reese's PB cups. I'd also like to find a thin wallet or money clip/card holder, and one of those iPhone holders he can clip to his car vents so he can see the Waze map (Target had them in the Dollar Spot bins but they were all gone when I went on Monday, grr). I'll probably also get him the hair pomeade he uses, and I will probably browse Home Depot for small things like lumber marking crayons and small tools. He mentioned maybe wanting a bathrobe. Maybe a multi-tool? And I always get him a Christmas ornament.

I keep a running Amazon wish list so if MH asks what I want I refer him to that. I included a couple of costume bracelets for a wedding we'll be attending in January; cheap Bluetooth headphones; some kind of decent-quality long open cardigan; small kitchen tools like a garlic peeler and a pineapple corer and whisks; Tarte or Neutrogena concealer; popover pan; eBags hanging flat toiletry kit

And I told him I'd like him to take two pairs of my earrings (which he gave to me several Christmases ago) to the jeweler to be repaired. The clasps aren't fastening right so I haven't worn them in a long time, out of fear of losing them. They could also stand to be cleaned, and a few little rhinestones need to be replaced. It shouldn't be an expensive job, as they're not expensive earrings in the first place ... it's more about me not finding the time to drop them off and pick them up.

[Deleted]

A pair of Vans, a Grip6 belt, some new socks and a sweater, a leather band for his Apple Watch that is embossed with his team’s logo.

[secretlyevil]

This is what I’ve come up with:

Bathrobe - he needs one desperately
A mini arcade game thingy that has all kinds of old games on it
Wallet - he bought a new one and hates it
Bamboo sunglasses

Kind of meh but seriously between medical bills and house renovations I have no energy to be creative.

[georgeglass]

Some glasses and swag from his favorite brewery, plus a gift card there.
Fun socks
New coat

katieinthecity, get some White Lily flour, too - www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/11/better-biscuits-south-thanksgiving/576526/

[christy082]

I got my H a Mova globe. We saw them on display at the Space Needle in Seattle this year and thought they were really cool.

www.movaglobes.com/shop/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi57gBRDqARIsABhDSMp-7wYPKtmWgiKErdy7J3cFS1V7dbZNubAUefqXiwlZm3L6fVRjPgUaAmqOEALw_wcB

[pinkballoons]

Our gift to each other was a photo session with the dogs, so we're just exchanging stockings. He's getting some lottery scratch-offs, metal straws, some mini bottles of whisky, a pair of his favorite brand of socks, and a t-shirt of a cat riding a unicorn.

[redheadbaker]

No idea. There's nothing on his Amazon wishlist.

Outside of work, his biggest hobby is music. He has two bass guitars, an amp, and some other thing that he plugs into his computer. I don't know what else he might need/use.

[mrsd2006]

I got DH some Bose noise cancelling headphones and a wireless mouse (for work). He posted a picture at work and everyone was making fun of him for still having a wired mouse. Also am looking for a wine decanter for him.

[simpsongal]

Clothes and things with his alma mater logo. Otherwise.... idk.

[secretlyevil]

Crap, I forgot I bought him a new Superman stocking. I could fit literally nothing in the original Superman stocking. Now I have to fill it...

[isabel]

DH is getting a gift card to a local coffee shop, a silicone wedding ring, a 1lb bag of Jonboy caramels, and a mini travel mug for espresso.

[aurora]

We're mostly getting each other travel, although I did order him some sweaters on a sale that he had picked out the other day. Hmm, maybe I'll tell him Merry Christmas for those.

(Needless to say I am behind. The only person I've actually bought anything for is my sister.)

[bowies]

So far he’s getting a cologne sampler. He’s asked for some games and jeans too so probably that. Maybe some lounge pants?

[heyjude]

Quips.

Maybe Allbirds too.

[clairebear]

Dec 5, 2018 13:03:50 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

MH and I agreed to just do stocking stuffers for each other. Neither of us want anything specific and we don't want to spend a lot of money or acquire more useless stuff.

I already bought him deodorant and a couple of giant Reese's PB cups. I'd also like to find a thin wallet or money clip/card holder, and one of those iPhone holders he can clip to his car vents so he can see the Waze map (Target had them in the Dollar Spot bins but they were all gone when I went on Monday, grr). I'll probably also get him the hair pomeade he uses, and I will probably browse Home Depot for small things like lumber marking crayons and small tools. He mentioned maybe wanting a bathrobe. Maybe a multi-tool? And I always get him a Christmas ornament.

I keep a running Amazon wish list so if MH asks what I want I refer him to that. I included a couple of costume bracelets for a wedding we'll be attending in January; cheap Bluetooth headphones; some kind of decent-quality long open cardigan; small kitchen tools like a garlic peeler and a pineapple corer and whisks; Tarte or Neutrogena concealer; popover pan; eBags hanging flat toiletry kit

And I told him I'd like him to take two pairs of my earrings (which he gave to me several Christmases ago) to the jeweler to be repaired. The clasps aren't fastening right so I haven't worn them in a long time, out of fear of losing them. They could also stand to be cleaned, and a few little rhinestones need to be replaced. It shouldn't be an expensive job, as they're not expensive earrings in the first place ... it's more about me not finding the time to drop them off and pick them up.

Buy him this: www.homedepot.com/p/3-1-2-in-Pencil-Pull-Holder-Black-XL-10571/302942628   Seriously best thing I own when it comes to tools and gadgets. The link doesn't seem to be working, but look up 3-1/2 in. Pencil Pull Holder Black XL on Home Depot's website. 
 

[mbcdefg]

Dec 5, 2018 14:46:32 GMT -5 clairebear said:

Dec 5, 2018 13:03:50 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

MH and I agreed to just do stocking stuffers for each other. Neither of us want anything specific and we don't want to spend a lot of money or acquire more useless stuff.

I already bought him deodorant and a couple of giant Reese's PB cups. I'd also like to find a thin wallet or money clip/card holder, and one of those iPhone holders he can clip to his car vents so he can see the Waze map (Target had them in the Dollar Spot bins but they were all gone when I went on Monday, grr). I'll probably also get him the hair pomeade he uses, and I will probably browse Home Depot for small things like lumber marking crayons and small tools. He mentioned maybe wanting a bathrobe. Maybe a multi-tool? And I always get him a Christmas ornament.

I keep a running Amazon wish list so if MH asks what I want I refer him to that. I included a couple of costume bracelets for a wedding we'll be attending in January; cheap Bluetooth headphones; some kind of decent-quality long open cardigan; small kitchen tools like a garlic peeler and a pineapple corer and whisks; Tarte or Neutrogena concealer; popover pan; eBags hanging flat toiletry kit

And I told him I'd like him to take two pairs of my earrings (which he gave to me several Christmases ago) to the jeweler to be repaired. The clasps aren't fastening right so I haven't worn them in a long time, out of fear of losing them. They could also stand to be cleaned, and a few little rhinestones need to be replaced. It shouldn't be an expensive job, as they're not expensive earrings in the first place ... it's more about me not finding the time to drop them off and pick them up.

Buy him this: www.homedepot.com/p/3-1-2-in-Pencil-Pull-Holder-Black-XL-10571/302942628   Seriously best thing I own when it comes to tools and gadgets. The link doesn't seem to be working, but look up 3-1/2 in. Pencil Pull Holder Black XL on Home Depot's website. 
 

Thanks! There's a Home Depot right next to my office and the website says they have plenty in stock.

[katieinthecity]

Dec 5, 2018 13:41:56 GMT -5 georgeglass said:

Some glasses and swag from his favorite brewery, plus a gift card there.
Fun socks
New coat

katieinthecity , get some White Lily flour, too - www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/11/better-biscuits-south-thanksgiving/576526/

Oh thanks! He'll love this. He's gotten really into baking breads and is super nerdy about the chemistry behind it. I just ordered some. 

[2curlydogs]

Ooh. Dress shirts. I'm going to get him some nice dress shirts. I went thru his closet this fall and removed all of his shirts that had gotten ragged around the collar or cuffs. That reduced his closet by, like, 1/4. *nods* Yes.

[NewOrleans]

I want a Harry Potter timeturner necklace from Alex and Ani and Harry Potter t-shirts from Out of Print. I also want new frying pans. Mine are gross.

I got my husband some Bombas socks to try and a magnetic bracelet thing for when you work around the house that nails and screws stick to. He also asked for some books, nothing interesting.

[eponinepontmercy]

DH has given me no ideas, and has only asked for golf galaxy gift cards from his family. I bought him a Philadelphia Eagles shirt, but he's bought so many new clothes as he's lost weight, that I can't think of anything else he needs in that department.

So, I'll be stalking this thread and Amazon for ideas.

[mbcdefg]

Dec 5, 2018 15:25:34 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

a magnetic bracelet thing for when you work around the house that nails and screws stick to. 

Would you mind posting a link or product name for this, please? My H might get use out of this too.

[puppylove64]

Dec 5, 2018 15:09:49 GMT -5 katieinthecity said:

Dec 5, 2018 13:41:56 GMT -5 georgeglass said:

Some glasses and swag from his favorite brewery, plus a gift card there.
Fun socks
New coat

katieinthecity , get some White Lily flour, too - www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/11/better-biscuits-south-thanksgiving/576526/

Oh thanks! He'll love this. He's gotten really into baking breads and is super nerdy about the chemistry behind it. I just ordered some. 

I am born and raised in the south and grandma always made biscuits with white lily flower (one of the few items that wasn’t store brand or cheap!) I didn’t realize it was different or unavailable in the north. It definitely makes stuff fluffier, softer and better.

[meshaliuknits]

I got him Assassins Creed Odyssey while it was $30 at Target. I also got him a desktop bowling game for his stocking.

He *should* be getting me this guy:

[NewOrleans]

Dec 5, 2018 15:37:18 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Dec 5, 2018 15:25:34 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

a magnetic bracelet thing for when you work around the house that nails and screws stick to. 

Would you mind posting a link or product name for this, please? My H might get use out of this too.

It’s called a Magnogrip magnetic wristband. I got it on Amazon. Very inexpensive. 

[underwaterrhymes]

I got him socks with our cat’s face on them, a Daddy shark ornament (we do ornaments for each other every year), a “Husband, Daddy, Fantasy Football Legend” t-shirt, a Grinch Funko POP thing for his desk, and (boring, but requested) a new shaving mirror. We are broke right now and on a strict budget, so I had to get creative.

[underwaterrhymes]

Oh, and I have a whole bunch of stuff on my wish list. I sent him multiple links, but we’ve limited ourselves to $100 each, so no idea what I’ll wind up with.

[jenna]

New HVAC system for our house. Woo!

Usually get him an Amazon g.c. + items from his Amazon wish list.

Probably just a g.c. this year due to the aforementioned HVAC system.

Plus stocking stuffers.