Who else needs holiday gift help?

[mbcdefg]

Post here if you're looking for ideas or recommendations.

I'd like to get a height chart for DD that I can easily stick onto (and someday peel off of) her bedroom wall. Her bedroom has a "nature" theme so something like a tree or a vine would be great. I'd like to spend under $15-20.

I'd also like to get her a pack of soft headbands in neutral colors. No huge bows. I like how these look but the description is sort of giving me pause ("fits newborn to 10 years old" ... wtf?): www.amazon.com/Headbands-Elastic-Newborn-Toddler-Children/dp/B07GB21VF5/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1544627680&sr=8-53&keywords=toddler+headbands

[redpenmama]

mbcdefg, my youngest has a pack of similar headbands from Amazon (different brand but same idea). They are stretchy, so they do fit a range of head sizes. My baby wore them when she was under 1, and my 7-year-old could wear them too.

[brooke77]

What is everyone getting their DH? $100 price range.

[tiki]

brooke77, My H has wanted this book for years. Trying new cocktails at home wasn't practical the winters I was pregnant or we had a newborn, but I am finally getting it for him this year.
www.amazon.com/Death-Co-Modern-Classic-Cocktails/dp/1607745259/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

He also wants a weighted blanket but that's probably just him.

[hamster]

Gift ideas for a vegetable gardener who seemingly has everything?

[tiki]

Dec 12, 2018 12:25:03 GMT -5 hamster said:

Gift ideas for a vegetable gardener who seemingly has everything?

Outdoor (ground), Outdoor (container), or Indoor?

[nessness]

Dec 12, 2018 12:25:03 GMT -5 hamster said:

Gift ideas for a vegetable gardener who seemingly has everything?

An indoor garden kit?

[hamster]

Dec 12, 2018 12:32:17 GMT -5 tiki said:

Dec 12, 2018 12:25:03 GMT -5 hamster said:

Gift ideas for a vegetable gardener who seemingly has everything?

Outdoor (ground), Outdoor (container), or Indoor?

Yes, lol.

Primarily outdoor. Indoor is only for starting seeds, but probably would do more indoor if I let him. Hasn't really gotten into containers as space is not at a premium.

[pooh8402]

My stepdad. Mom is absolutely zero help.

He's in his late 60s, retired, likes to golf, boat, live the lake life, is building a barndominium with my mom. I usually get him something golf or boating related. Last year, I got him a really cool cribbage board with a relief map 9f the lake they live on.

[tiki]

Dec 12, 2018 13:18:22 GMT -5 hamster said:

Dec 12, 2018 12:32:17 GMT -5 tiki said:

Outdoor (ground), Outdoor (container), or Indoor?

Yes, lol.

Primarily outdoor. Indoor is only for starting seeds, but probably would do more indoor if I let him. Hasn't really gotten into containers as space is not at a premium.

If he currently plants outdoors in rows, what about a book about grid planting:
www.amazon.com/All-Square-Foot-Gardening-Revolutionary/dp/1591865484/ref=asc_df_1591865484/?
or a raised bed kit?
gardeninminutes.com/shop/raised-garden-kits/4x4-raised-garden-kit?

For indoors, there are some cool ideas out there for growing in windows or on walls:
www.windowgarden.us/
www.amazon.com/VertiPlants-Mini-Wall-Planter-Black/dp/B07GF4VL5W <-- uggggh why are these weirdly expensive? Never mind. 
DIY: www.windowfarms.org/build-from-bottles/

ETA - This one looks cool too: www.amazon.com/SELF-Watering-Vertical-Hangers-Included/dp/B076J79DSV/ref=sr_1_10?

signed, someone who lives in a second floor apartment with no outdoor space :-(

[Susie]

I'm looking for ideas for our firm's adopted family.  The Y has provided the following info, and characterized them as having "difficulty adjusting" to their recent move from Florida to our city in the northeast.

“Mom is very humble and did not provide any items for herself. Perhaps a gift card or self-care spa like items?”

13 yo daughter:
Shirts size : Med
Pants 7/9
Shoes 5/6
Loves animals and math
Yogibo Teddy Bear
Hobbies include reading, babysitting and cooking

12 yo daughter:
Shirts Small
Pants size: 1-3
Likes reading
Says she needs glasses
Likes DIY
Music: Reggeton (ozuna) Hip/Hop some rap (contemporary)
Likes to Draw and color: grown up coloring books

--

I assume the clothing sizes are juniors?  Maybe clothes, shoes, adult coloring books?  Colored pencils to go with?

[raangoli]

What do 14 year old girls like? I bought a bracelet for her, but I'd like to get her something else. She is very active - plays volleyball, dance, and loves school.

Also I have no idea what to get a 10 year old boy. Also very active - plays soccer, swims, likes legos (which I already bought one lego themed gift), watching football, etc.

Edit: And what the heck do I want (other than to be left the eff alone by everyone)? MH keeps asking. So far he has pracitcal gifts for me - PJs (the Costco ones mbcdefg!) and an umbrella (also from Costco, lol). But he wants to get me something else. 

[boiler717]

Dec 13, 2018 8:58:35 GMT -5 raangoli said:

What do 14 year old girls like? I bought a bracelet for her, but I'd like to get her something else. She is very active - plays volleyball, dance, and loves school.

Also I have no idea what to get a 10 year old boy. Also very active - plays soccer, swims, likes legos (which I already bought one lego themed gift), watching football, etc.

Edit: And what the heck do I want (other than to be left the eff alone by everyone)? MH keeps asking. So far he has pracitcal gifts for me - PJs (the Costco ones mbcdefg!) and an umbrella (also from Costco, lol). But he wants to get me something else. 

These are the ages of my niece and nephew! They are getting a game to share (Ticket to Ride). My niece is getting some framed prints for her room and I am taking her to go see Diary of Anne Frank (she’s into theatre). My nephew is getting a lego set and fun day with us — trampoline park, Top Golf, and dinner.
Past hits for my nephew would be the Laser X laser tag set and stomp rockets.

[dcn]

Dec 12, 2018 12:13:36 GMT -5 brooke77 said:

What is everyone getting their DH? $100 price range.

Bluetooth earbuds
Bluetooth speaker
23 & me Dna kit
Silicone wedding band to wear while he’s working out

[ssmjlm]

pooh8402, personalized yeti? Maybe the mug so his coffee stays hot? I think the personalized ones take awhile for production though. Dicks was having them 20% off today.

Susie, do they need outerwear? Otherwise I think your ideas are good. Maybe a board game the family could play together.

[brooke77]

Susie - I was also going to suggest winter gear or outerwear. Is there a particular budget? Bear paws or faux uggs for the girls would be nice (but maybe too pricey) and maybe a warm fleece or scarf and glove set for mom? They could probably use use that coming to the northeast from Florida.

[redheadk]

pooh8402, my dad is similar and I’m not sure what to get him. I might go to a boating store and look around. Ugh.

[Susie]

ssmjlm,brooke77,

I have no idea what their outerwear situation is; in the past we've adopted families through the Y and outerwear has been a staple on the list.  I know I bought a coat last year.  Unfortunately the lists above are the entirety of the information the Y has provided us.  I like the fake Ugg idea.

Most people here are buying clothes for the girls, and someone signed up to do the adult coloring stuff.  But I am sort of at a loss for the mom (no one has signed up for her yet).  Peoples' preferences on self-care type stuff are so particular.  I don't really want to do a spa gift card though because I don't know where in the city they live, what their car situation is (if any), what bus lines they're on, etc. to know where to get a GC to that would be convenient to use.  KWIM?  So I'd rather gift products for home use, or nice gloves/hat/scarves, etc.

[minionkevin]

I need ideas for gifts for me, from H. He gave all of the ideas I gave him (Rothys, new snow boots, perfume, new purse or wallet) to FIL.
I don’t need jewelry (for now, I will want a piece with Kid3’s birthstone once he is born).
I am pregnant so any clothes won’t get worn until after I deliver.
My mom bought us a new memory foam mattress topper, which I can’t wait to open. I also asked for an IOU of a nice pj set, or nightgown, and robe to wear in the hospital, so I am all set with that sort of thing.
Honestly I want to take a day off of work in January, go to a hotel, get a massage, and just lounge in a bathrobe, alone. 😂

[brooke77]

Susie - I agree the spa may not be used. What about really nice lotion? Again, coming from FL to the northeast, Mom’s skin must be really dry. Nail polish?

[mbcdefg]

Dec 13, 2018 8:58:35 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Edit: And what the heck do I want (other than to be left the eff alone by everyone)? MH keeps asking. So far he has pracitcal gifts for me - PJs (the Costco ones mbcdefg!) and an umbrella (also from Costco, lol). But he wants to get me something else. 

Jewelry? Coat or scarf? Cookware?

Anything where you could go to an appointment by yourself and then pad in some extra time alone? Massage, personal shopper for new clothes, maybe even a bra fitting?

Monthly flower delivery?

[undecidedowl]

I need to spend $50 on 4yo DS for a gift for MIL to give him. I feel so done shopping and am out of ideas. Any suggestions?

[ohgillian]

Dec 13, 2018 10:51:52 GMT -5 undecidedowl said:

I need to spend $50 on 4yo DS for a gift for MIL to give him. I feel so done shopping and am out of ideas. Any suggestions?

The Bruder logging truck? This got several years of play in my house with DD and DS: www.amazon.com/Bruder-Toys-Timber-Loading-Trunks/dp/B0002CYPO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544716722&sr=8-1&keywords=bruder+logging



ETA: Or a medical kit? My kids have one with real (ancient though) equipment and like it. A manual BP cuff; surgical masks; stethoscope. Something like a combo of these things: 

www.amazon.com/Primacare-DS-9197-BK-Professional-Pressure-Stethoscope/dp/B000RWB03W

www.amazon.com/Disposable-Printed-Earloop-Protective-Children/dp/B074XTJYFY/

www.amazon.com/Respiratory-Bubbles-Fish-Pediatric-4-Pack/dp/B01FP5IM0E/

www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVTK4R8/1

www.amazon.com/EMI-Basic-Student-LED-Otoscope/dp/B0053UIZ2M

[pooh8402]

ssmjlm, he doesnt drink coffee! Argh! A Yeti type thing might do though. I may have to gift him an IOU if I order anything special.

[countthestars]

Susie , maybe some barefoot dreams socks: link, winter hat and gloves, nice hand cream for mom?

[Poppy]

raangoli - these are things on my list: board games, puzzle, Lego (yes, for me! I have gotten kind of into Lego myself this last year.), books, cookbooks, coffee/tea/wine/chocolate or whatever your vice is, I have an Etsy wishlist with jewelry, prints for home decor, framed print of picture of my family or children, digital photo frame, wireless headphones, one-a-day type journal for writing down quotes from my silly preschooler

[hamster]

3.5 year old boy ideas?

[jinkies]

Dec 13, 2018 8:58:35 GMT -5 raangoli said:

What do 14 year old girls like? I bought a bracelet for her, but I'd like to get her something else. She is very active - plays volleyball, dance, and loves school.

Also I have no idea what to get a 10 year old boy. Also very active - plays soccer, swims, likes legos (which I already bought one lego themed gift), watching football, etc.

Edit: And what the heck do I want (other than to be left the eff alone by everyone)? MH keeps asking. So far he has pracitcal gifts for me - PJs (the Costco ones mbcdefg !) and an umbrella (also from Costco, lol). But he wants to get me something else. 

How much more are you looking to spend on the 10 year old? If he likes football, you could maybe get him something with his favorite team's logo-- hat, shirt, etc. 

Also good--

puzzles (like these type of things: www.mindware.orientaltrading.com/brainteasers-and-puzzles/hands-on-puzzles/10-years-old-a1-554595+2321-1.fltr)

a sled if they live in someplace with snow

under armour clothing

board games (Exploding Kittens, Ticket to Ride, Blokus, Monopoly Cheaters edition)

Unusual snack foods from around the world

[patches31709]

Dec 14, 2018 9:57:52 GMT -5 hamster said:

3.5 year old boy ideas?

magnatiles?

[raangoli]

jinkies I did think about a shirt with his favorite football team. I’ll have to confirm which it is first 😂 thanks for the other suggestions as well!