https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 00:19:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2665393 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:43:00 +0000 pwnstar 2665393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: There are small gift sets that offer three 1 oz. tubes/containers (which would allow her to put them in her bag/carry on). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2665391 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:38:04 +0000 NorthStar 2665391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I just ordered a small in the leather pouches from West Elm for one of my girlfriends. I think that it's SO cute and could be useful if she is out on the town. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2665367 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:08:36 +0000 Foodnerd81 2665367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pwnstar: my favorite hand cream too! But it would have to be smaller than 3 oz if she's flying without checked bags. </p> <p>I'm thinking the little leather pouch from west elm that @oskarsmommy: mentioned and a gift card to Starbucks. Even if she doesn't drink coffee she can get water or juice and a snack in the airport. </p> <p>@Meowkers: I'm pretty sure you don't know what "freezing" is :silly: BIL is always freezing when he comes out here in the late summer, in pants and a hoodie while we are in shorts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2665351 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:13:12 +0000 Mrs D 2665351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i second @pwnstar: and the hand cream...pair the smaller tube, a bottle or nailpolish and a $5 starbucks card for a coffee on you would be awesome! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2665350 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:12:35 +0000 MrsB2012 2665350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A small gift bag that has some chocolate, maybe some loose leaf tea or small bag of coffee. Trial sized bottles of flavoured olive oil, handmade soap from a craft fair or something? Small bottle of nice hand cream? haha, that's what we're doing for my dads gf and it's easy enough. Plus everything is light enough so if the gf is flying home, it won't weigh much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2665345 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:00:43 +0000 pwnstar 2665345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>L'Occitane hand cream is one of my favorite go-to gifts. Also, what about a *local* gift, like a Red Sox (or Pats) hat? I wouldn't do anything personal (like jewelry), and I (for one), don't drink coffee (or really anything at SBux other than maybe hot chocolate). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2665335 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:37:42 +0000 Meowkers 2665335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in southern California and it's FREEZING here! So don't automatically discount cold weather accessories. </p> <p>Nordstrom Rack has cute little gift sets of makeup bags with an "emergency" kit inside. They also had cute bags with an array of charges and travel accessories. </p> <p>A nice quality scarf in a trendy print (tartan is big right now). </p> <p>A little jewelry box or tray. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2665246 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:29:59 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2665246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do something consumable like nice chocolates. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664974 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 17:06:37 +0000 oskarsmommy 2664974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: they have smaller ones too - little cheaper - perfect size for gift card. I got them for all DH's girl cousins :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664947 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:08:18 +0000 Foodnerd81 2664947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oskarsmommy: oh I like those, and it's free shipping week! Maybe with a Starbucks gift card. </p> <p>@gingerbebe: good point that Starbucks are in all the Airports. </p> <p>This sounds terrible but I don't feel like going through the work of figuring out a place back home! I'm already feeling pretty stressed out in general so easy is good. But these are great ideas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664924 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:43:01 +0000 youboots 2664924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd say a gc for a dinner place back home. Or a nice travel candle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664923 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:41:14 +0000 shabang 2664923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Coffee, tea, LUSH bath bombs, fashion scarf, bracelet, adult coloring book and pencils, photo frame, travel cord organizer, book, monogrammed luggage tags, Christmas ornament. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664922 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:41:06 +0000 cat620 2664922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gift cards, a nice candle or a box of chocolates. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664920 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:40:39 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2664920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>starbucks gift cards, maybe in one of their cute City/State themed mugs for where you live?</p> <p>Last year, the plan was to gift my SIL a gift card for a trendy bar or restaurant that she and her boyfriend could go to.(we didn't buy boyfriend his own gift since we didn't see them over the holidays) -- they live abroad so we don't actually know any of the places they like. We ended up gifting Euros and a note about how our intention was for a fun night out together. Maybe you could do something like this for her/them, and use your BIL to get ideas for a bar/restaurant? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664909 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:33:33 +0000 gingerbebe 2664909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do Starbucks gift cards (they're in all the airports) or I get some gift set from Costco. The Jenna Hipp nail or gloss sets have been hits in recent years. A Contigo coffee mug or water bottle is another go-to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664907 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:31:09 +0000 oskarsmommy 2664907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are great - and 50% goes to st Jude </p> <p><a href="http://www.westelm.com/m/products/leather-zipper-case-medium-d3348/?pkey=cst-jude&#038;isx=0.0.904" rel="nofollow">http://www.westelm.com/m/products/leather-zipper-case-medium-d3348/?pkey=cst-jude&#038;isx=0.0.904</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664902 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:27:14 +0000 erinbaderin 2664902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A pretty necklace or bracelet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664898 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:23:50 +0000 catgirl 2664898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A makeup pouch. A cute reusable bag - I really like Baggu bags. Gift card - starbucks, sephora/ulta, or nordstrom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664895 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:19:54 +0000 jape14 2664895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year, I got my BIL's girlfriend a little ring dish from anthro (this one: <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/monogrammed-garland-ring-dish)" rel="nofollow">https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/monogrammed-garland-ring-dish)</a> and some cute earrings (I think I got house of harlow studs; kate spade, MBMJ, and BP all have good options around or under $30). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664894 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:18:58 +0000 MaryM 2664894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Or depending on your spending limit, maybe an assortment of giftcards? Something for coffee, something for a lunch type place, and the movies? Or, my SIL often gives me Trader Joes ones. I tend to use them on more fun stuff than plain old groceries. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664889 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:14:59 +0000 Chillybear 2664889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>starbucks gift card? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664887 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:12:16 +0000 MaryM 2664887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How about a gift certificate so she doesn't have to carry much, and she can get what she'd like when she gets home. </p> <p>When I first introduced DH to my family, that was pretty standard. Movie giftcards are sort of a go to gift for both of our families. You could wrap it up with a couple boxes of candy if you want something for her to "open" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/go-to-generic-gifts#post-2664883 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:10:07 +0000 Foodnerd81 2664883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you get for someone you don't know at all? We are hosting Christmas and bil is bringing his girlfriend from CA. I know nothing about her aside from the fact that she is dating bil, so probably close to early 30s, and lives in SoCal so it doesn't get too cold. I want to make sure she has something to open on Christmas. </p> <p>What would be your go to? I can't do cold weather accessories, and she is bringing everything home on a plane, so I don't want to do anything she wouldn't be able to bring past security in case she's not checking a bag (so no booze or big lotions or anything). </p> <p>Ideas? The best I've come up with is nice socks. Maybe a touristy sweatshirt from our city? </p>