Who else needs holiday gift help?

[DarcyLongfellow]

I need ideas for my mom, MIL, and SIL. I kept putting it off thinking that they're so easy to buy for. Now I can't think of anything.

Any new makeup or beauty kits or ideas for SIL?

MIL plays golf, sews, quilts, and likes spending time at their cabin in the mountains. She hates makeup, lotions, spa gift cards etc.

[oswin]

Dec 15, 2018 8:32:26 GMT -5 DarcyLongfellow said:

I need ideas for my mom, MIL, and SIL. I kept putting it off thinking that they're so easy to buy for. Now I can't think of anything.

Any new makeup or beauty kits or ideas for SIL?

MIL plays golf, sews, quilts, and likes spending time at their cabin in the mountains. She hates makeup, lotions, spa gift cards etc.

Basically every quilter I know never passes up an opportunity to add to their "stash" of fabric. So you could go for something like a set of fat quarters (fabric), or a gift card to a good local quilting shop.

[notsopicky]

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

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

I got him the Samsung Gear 360. It's a handheld VR panorama video camera. He coaches basketball and takes E skiing a lot, plus we vacation on cruise ships and in other countries, so I thought he would have fun with it. $80.


www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-gear-360-real-360-degree-4k-vr-camera-white/5887500.p?skuId=5887500

[cricketwife]

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?

Playmobil zoo! We got DS that last Xmas (he was 3 yrs 11.5 months) and he still plays with it all the time. Also loves his playmobil trucks. 

www.amazon.com/PLAYMOBIL®-6634-Large-City-Zoo/dp/B00O4E27MW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1544885584&sr=8-3&keywords=Playmobil+city+zoo

www.amazon.com/PLAYMOBIL®-5938-PLAYMOBIL-Green-Recycling-x/dp/B004HAW1EM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1544885624&sr=8-4&keywords=Playmobil+city+trucks

www.amazon.com/PLAYMOBIL®-9115-PLAYMOBIL-Timber-Truck/dp/B06XBGH4M2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1544885675&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Playmobil+Log+truck&psc=1

linking amazon but you may find them cheaper elsewhere 

[simpsongal]

Dec 12, 2018 12:19:26 GMT -5 tiki said:

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.

thank you! Just ordered their cocktail codex book for dh.

[woodgnome]

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

3.5 year old boy ideas?

My DS is 3.5 and getting a Lite Brite, a couple of Bruder trucks (check out Homegoods if you have one nearby- they always have great deals!), Lincoln Logs, Picasso Tiles and a box of Duplos.

[hamster]

Dec 16, 2018 11:17:44 GMT -5 woodgnome said:

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

3.5 year old boy ideas?

My DS is 3.5 and getting a Lite Brite, a couple of Bruder trucks (check out Homegoods if you have one nearby- they always have great deals!), Lincoln Logs, Picasso Tiles and a box of Duplos.

I was wondering about a lite bright!

We opted for a take apart truck, Candy Land, a Mo Willems book and a Blaze and the Machine shirt with a cape.

[minionkevin]

Dec 16, 2018 11:22:54 GMT -5 hamster said:

Dec 16, 2018 11:17:44 GMT -5 woodgnome said:

My DS is 3.5 and getting a Lite Brite, a couple of Bruder trucks (check out Homegoods if you have one nearby- they always have great deals!), Lincoln Logs, Picasso Tiles and a box of Duplos.

I was wondering about a lite bright!

We opted for a take apart truck, Candy Land, a Mo Willems book and a Blaze and the Machine shirt with a cape.

Interesting about the Lite Brite. Both DH and I agreed Kid1 (4y4m a few days after Christmas) was too young, plus we have Kid2 who is only 2.5 and definitely too young to be around those tiny parts. I remember getting one around age 6-7, so we’re waiting until at least next year.

[mbcdefg]

I don’t even know if I should buy gifts in this situation ... opinions?

My brother and FSIL are hosting a restaurant dinner for both families next week - it’s a Christmas gift and also so we can all meet each other before their wedding. Her family is her parents, her single sister, and her married sister with an H and DD. My family is my mom, my sister and her BF, and then me and MH and our DD.

I already planned on getting a gift for FSIL’s niece since FSIL has gotten lots of Just Because gifts for my DD. Plus I like buying Christmas gifts for kids.

But should I get something for her parents and sisters as well? A box of chocolates or something? I hate overgifting, but I also feel cheap and thoughtless if I show up somewhere empty-handed and then someone gives me a gift, so I don’t want to get caught with my pants down if her family has gifts for any of us.

I texted my sister to ask what she’d planned and she said she hadn’t really thought about it.

[countthestars]

mbcdefg, I don't think I'd get them a gift, but if you really wanted to have something just in case I think a box of chocolates would be nice.

[countthestars]

I need help for my cousin's husband, who we don't really know. We know he loves to cook with his sous vide, likes the Red Sox, and just got married so likely has lots of fun new kitchen gadgets. $25 limit. Penzey's spices?

[ohgillian]

Dec 16, 2018 20:34:51 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I don’t even know if I should buy gifts in this situation ... opinions?

My brother and FSIL are hosting a restaurant dinner for both families next week - it’s a Christmas gift and also so we can all meet each other before their wedding. Her family is her parents, her single sister, and her married sister with an H and DD. My family is my mom, my sister and her BF, and then me and MH and our DD.

I already planned on getting a gift for FSIL’s niece since FSIL has gotten lots of Just Because gifts for my DD. Plus I like buying Christmas gifts for kids.

But should I get something for her parents and sisters as well? A box of chocolates or something? I hate overgifting, but I also feel cheap and thoughtless if I show up somewhere empty-handed and then someone gives me a gift, so I don’t want to get caught with my pants down if her family has gifts for any of us.

I texted my sister to ask what she’d planned and she said she hadn’t really thought about it.

I would not in this case.

[mbcdefg]

Dec 17, 2018 9:56:18 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

Dec 16, 2018 20:34:51 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I don’t even know if I should buy gifts in this situation ... opinions?

My brother and FSIL are hosting a restaurant dinner for both families next week - it’s a Christmas gift and also so we can all meet each other before their wedding. Her family is her parents, her single sister, and her married sister with an H and DD. My family is my mom, my sister and her BF, and then me and MH and our DD.

I already planned on getting a gift for FSIL’s niece since FSIL has gotten lots of Just Because gifts for my DD. Plus I like buying Christmas gifts for kids.

But should I get something for her parents and sisters as well? A box of chocolates or something? I hate overgifting, but I also feel cheap and thoughtless if I show up somewhere empty-handed and then someone gives me a gift, so I don’t want to get caught with my pants down if her family has gifts for any of us.

I texted my sister to ask what she’d planned and she said she hadn’t really thought about it.

I would not in this case.

Thanks - I actually texted my brother to ask if his futureILs might get us something (DUH) and he said no ... just something for my DD ... so that’s a relief. I got something for the niece so that’s done.

[mbcdefg]

Dec 17, 2018 9:55:57 GMT -5 countthestars said:

I need help for my cousin's husband, who we don't really know. We know he loves to cook with his sous vide, likes the Red Sox, and just got married so likely has lots of fun new kitchen gadgets. $25 limit. Penzey's spices?

I’ve bought Red Sox merch from here before: www.chowdaheadz.com

[mbcdefg]

Dec 18, 2018 8:08:24 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

4-5 year old girl ideas?


I was going to get her a Barbie styling head but then my SIL bought her something really similar. She has talked about Shopkins, but she still sometimes puts things in her mouth and I am not comfortable giving her something so small yet. She loves baby dolls (already has enough) and princesses and anything traditionally girly.

I got this (plus PJs and a small Play Doh set) for our friends' 4YO DD and she colored it the entire time she was at our house. I picked it up at Marshall's for about four bucks. I got another version for her brother too: www.melissaanddoug.com/foil-coloring-pad---favorite-things/30303.html 

The Play Doh was also from Marshall's and under $10. She wanted to open it but her parents said no because my toddler DD was there.

[ellipses84]

Dec 18, 2018 8:08:24 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

4-5 year old girl ideas?


I was going to get her a Barbie styling head but then my SIL bought her something really similar. She has talked about Shopkins, but she still sometimes puts things in her mouth and I am not comfortable giving her something so small yet. She loves baby dolls (already has enough) and princesses and anything traditionally girly.

Another idea is Colorforms (reusable sticker sets). Target has a retro holly hobby dress up set and Melissa and Doug makes a bunch of different kinds, including a play house, animals, etc.

[ellipses84]

mbcdefg I usually get hostess type gifts for people like that if I’m unsure - wine, chocolates, etc.

[ellipses84]

Dec 17, 2018 9:55:57 GMT -5 countthestars said:

I need help for my cousin's husband, who we don't really know. We know he loves to cook with his sous vide, likes the Red Sox, and just got married so likely has lots of fun new kitchen gadgets. $25 limit. Penzey's spices?

My DH is a huge sports fanatic and there’s a lot of cool retro/ vintage team t-shirts in that price range. I like to find ones that are more unique than the typical team shirts. You could find one for Fenway Park, the Green Monster sign (or Boston in general if he doesn’t live there).

[ohgillian]

Dec 18, 2018 8:08:24 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

4-5 year old girl ideas?


I was going to get her a Barbie styling head but then my SIL bought her something really similar. She has talked about Shopkins, but she still sometimes puts things in her mouth and I am not comfortable giving her something so small yet. She loves baby dolls (already has enough) and princesses and anything traditionally girly.

Sometimes themed PJs are a big hit with kids - ex:

www.target.com/p/girls-shopkins-2pc-pajama-set-pink-4/-/A-53491219