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Dec 4, 2022 10:45:03 GMT -5 aurora said:

Also anyone have recommendations for BT key finders? We do not have Apple products so airtags are out, and we hate Samsung after terrible customer service on our TV. I'm seeing good reviews for Tile; anyone use them?

I’ve used Tile before, they’re pretty good if your keys are close by and you’re trying to find them. They’re not as great for “left behind” objects. It will show you the last location your phone was in contact with the Tile, which is probably where you would have left something behind. But if you’re trying to track something that’s NOT where you left it (ie: checked luggage) it relies on a network of other Tile users, and there may not be a lot of tile users that come in contact with your luggage for uou to get an accurate picture of where your stuff is.

[aurora]

Dec 4, 2022 10:54:39 GMT -5 @villainv said:

Dec 4, 2022 10:45:03 GMT -5 aurora said:

Also anyone have recommendations for BT key finders? We do not have Apple products so airtags are out, and we hate Samsung after terrible customer service on our TV. I'm seeing good reviews for Tile; anyone use them?

I’ve used Tile before, they’re pretty good if your keys are close by and you’re trying to find them. They’re not as great for “left behind” objects. It will show you the last location your phone was in contact with the Tile, which is probably where you would have left something behind. But if you’re trying to track something that’s NOT where you left it (ie: checked luggage) it relies on a network of other Tile users, and there may not be a lot of tile users that come in contact with your luggage for uou to get an accurate picture of where your stuff is.

Thanks! In particular I'm thinking of H, who is constantly misplacing his keys around the house, so sounds like this could work. Unless a bird takes a fancy to the shiny object or something.

[shauni27]

wawa, S was just gifted these pajamas that are so incredibly soft, they might work for you: www.target.com/p/boys-2pc-fleece-long-sleeve-pajama-set-cat-jack/-/A-86221794?preselect=86058548#lnk=sametab

[jamaicam]

Dec 2, 2022 15:56:52 GMT -5 StrawberryBlondie said:

For my parents, they're getting something from Disney World from the kid (dad is getting a visor, mom is getting a dress) and a gift basket of goodies from Trader Joe's from us (lots of spices, snacks, cookie butter, etc).

The kid is getting a bunch of competitive swim gear and some coding thing she wants.

Why are tech suits so expensive!

[wawa]

Hey Comfy lovers - would you get an adult size or a jr size for a big 10 year old and a not-short but very slim 12 year old?
Or a 5'2" grownup for that matter.
eta: they're all within a few inches of each other heightwise.
acr One Girl In All The World

[One Girl In All The World]

Dec 5, 2022 12:42:16 GMT -5 wawa said:

Hey Comfy lovers - would you get an adult size or a jr size for a big 10 year old and a not-short but very slim 12 year old?
Or a 5'2" grownup for that matter.
eta: they're all within a few inches of each other heightwise.
acr  One Girl In All The World

Take this with a grain of salt because I haven’t it up to check it out yet but I got Jr for both my kids. My oldest is a bit taller than 5’2” (my height) and my 11 YO is short and slim. I based that on the sizing description when I ordered. 

[lucybrown]

Dec 3, 2022 14:18:08 GMT -5 quesyrah said:

Dec 2, 2022 15:34:48 GMT -5 wawa said:

Oh, you know what else I could use - sock recommendations. Do men in your life wear fun dress socks? Where do they come from?

My husband likes Stance socks

I was coming here to say this. Stance is worth every penny, even on our tight budget.

[EvieEthelGarland]

Dec 4, 2022 10:23:57 GMT -5 aurora said:

I didn't realize this would be on theme! But I'm trying to buy some national park stickers as a gift and having a hard time figuring out who is actually a NPS-affiliated vendor. Anyone know?

I've been very happy with Ranger Doug. I collect old style WPS post cards of parks we've visited and when I couldn't find one at Theodore Rooseevelt and contacted them, they kindly sent me a few stickers as they don't have a TRNP poster/postcard.

[StrawberryBlondie]

Dec 5, 2022 11:54:51 GMT -5 jamaicam said:

Dec 2, 2022 15:56:52 GMT -5 StrawberryBlondie said:

For my parents, they're getting something from Disney World from the kid (dad is getting a visor, mom is getting a dress) and a gift basket of goodies from Trader Joe's from us (lots of spices, snacks, cookie butter, etc).

The kid is getting a bunch of competitive swim gear and some coding thing she wants.

Why are tech suits so expensive!

OMG. Why???

[acr]

Dec 5, 2022 12:42:16 GMT -5 wawa said:

Hey Comfy lovers - would you get an adult size or a jr size for a big 10 year old and a not-short but very slim 12 year old?
Or a 5'2" grownup for that matter.
eta: they're all within a few inches of each other heightwise.
acr  One Girl In All The World

Sorry - missed this yesterday. 

Got the adult sized for my 10 year old (he is tall) and at nearly 13, he still wears it frequently (he's a slim 5'9). My younger child has the kid size. I would say too small for tweens. Better to err on the bigger side. 

[wawa]

Dec 6, 2022 17:31:30 GMT -5 acr said:

Dec 5, 2022 12:42:16 GMT -5 wawa said:

Hey Comfy lovers - would you get an adult size or a jr size for a big 10 year old and a not-short but very slim 12 year old?
Or a 5'2" grownup for that matter.
eta: they're all within a few inches of each other heightwise.
acr  One Girl In All The World

Sorry - missed this yesterday. 

Got the adult sized for my 10 year old (he is tall) and at nearly 13, he still wears it frequently (he's a slim 5'9). My younger child has the kid size. I would say too small for tweens. Better to err on the bigger side. 

excellent.  Thanks!

[formerlyak]

Dec 2, 2022 20:55:48 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

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Ideas for the 14 year old boy set. He isn’t into sports, has more hoodies then he needs, is good on video games. I just need a few stocking stuffer/gifts under $50 for him.

Does he have an iPhone? I got DS16 a Casely power pod on sale for $30. It is magnetic charging for the iPhone. And if his case isn't the magsafe kind, it comes with an adhesive magnet ring you can put on any case. It won't work if he uses a pop socket.

j-lab earbuds are great. My kid hates how the Apple ones feel in his ear and loves the j-lab ones. We got a pair free as season ticket holders for a local soccer team, and both boys have been using them for several years. I got replacement pairs for them for $25 for Christmas this year because they aren't holding a charge as well after 2+ years of lots of use.

Not stocking sized, but I got them both those tortilla blankets last year and they LOVE them. Very soft to roll up in. They make a pizza and waffle version as well.

If he's into cars, maybe a subscription to MotorTrend. DS loves that magazine.

Gift cards to local places he likes to go eat with his friends are always good.