https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 10:00:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2358652 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:45:58 +0000 youboots 2358652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mom- some cotton henleys from Gap for PJs and a glass float<br /> Dad- a t shirt from his elementary school (my moms idea)<br /> Mil- her birthday is Christmas so her favorite lipstick and exfoliatior and a facial gift certificate. For Christmas a sugar dish from her favorite vintage pattern of China. And a return address stamp for her and SFIL for their new house.<br /> DH- I subscribed to birch box for 2 mo for stocking stuffers and a kind of joke #dadlife shirt from Emerson Grace boutique- we only do stockings. But I'm also getting a sign from Vermillion Drive design for our family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2358619 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:29:25 +0000 daniellemybelle 2358619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have already gotten a few good ideas from this thread so I am bumping :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335767 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:39:28 +0000 Mrs D 2335767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: Is this like a country club membership? DH is a psycho golfer and we jointly pay for our cc dues but I am always looking for golf related gifts!!!</p> <p>@Mamaof2: We have a regular one, but we still probably only use her 1 time a month (we have lots of grandparents around). But she is our 'emergency' person who we can always rely on. I am thinking of something little ($25) just to show her we value her as a member of our extended family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335759 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:34:42 +0000 Mamaof2 2335759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: we don't go out much so we don't have a regular babysitter (we use her a few times a year) so I don't gift her anything, unless we happen to use her right around Christmas time, then I will add a little extra-</p> <p>@LulaBee: DS's school but shutterfly does them I think! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335662 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:30:23 +0000 rachiecakes 2335662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH: his golf membership<br /> LO: a microphone &amp; electric guitar (preschool kid size)</p> <p>Gift cards for my family, unless I think of something else.<br /> My great aunt, I'll have to come up with something clever. I don't have any grandparents but I'm very close to her. She's 92 and has everything, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335629 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:10:45 +0000 Thrifty Mama 2335629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The grandparents are getting personalized coffee mugs with pics of them and DS.<br /> My husband I have no idea.<br /> DS is getting mostly books, sippy cup, toddler silverware, and some toys.<br /> That's all I've got so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335622 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:09:00 +0000 Thrifty Mama 2335622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: I'm jealous of your mom's gifts! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335458 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:51:24 +0000 Mrs D 2335458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I have often wished DH or my dad would have some sort of strong alcohol preference bc it opens up so many options...but NOOOOOO... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335453 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:50:18 +0000 Mrs D 2335453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you all gift regular babysitters something at the holidays?</p> <p>I have been struggling with this one!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335446 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:47:17 +0000 LulaBee 2335446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: you're so together! jealous.</p> <p>@Mamaof2: where is pillow from?</p> <p>DH- a new wallet he wanted, probably a book and some craft beer<br /> DD- want/need/wear/read- toy cars/planetbox lunchbox/tutus/a handful of new books<br /> mom and sister- Himalayan salt lamp<br /> dad- no clue<br /> in laws- no clue<br /> niece- no clue<br /> teacher- target gc and coffee mug? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335432 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:41:46 +0000 Mamaof2 2335432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most nieces and nephews are getting gift cards - that's what they wanted</p> <p>1 niece is getting 2 phone cases<br /> 1 nephew is getting golf balls and golf towels</p> <p>MIL - ordered her a pillow with art work from DS</p> <p>that's all I have so far!</p> <p>Siblings don't exchange gifts anymore - just for the kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335423 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:36:49 +0000 Meowkers 2335423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH: Probably a new watch that he has been eyeing. Have to add other, smaller items as well.</p> <p>Brother: a new sleeping bag</p> <p>Nanny: $$$</p> <p>that's all i've got so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335383 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:19:30 +0000 mediagirl 2335383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: yurp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335371 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:15:02 +0000 lovehoneybee 2335371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mom: Fleece Doctor Who blanket, Doctor Who earrings, TARDIS ornament (in case you can't figure it out she's a huge DW fan!), and a Texas plaque for her wall (she just moved from TX in with us in PA). </p> <p>DH: NO idea yet, but I am giving him a baby :silly: I am considering getting him a GoPro. Maybe a nice, framed map of Scotland (where his family is from).</p> <p>2 nephews (9 and 11): $20 Lego Store gcs. They're requested them...saving up for some big, pricey set. </p> <p>Other 2 nephews (8 and 11): No idea yet</p> <p>Evan: Magna-tiles (from baby sister), Hot Wheels cars + carrying box (I think Hot Wheels brand), and something else that's escaping me. We'll also get him a couple new books/clothes. </p> <p>Yankee Swap: No idea yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335365 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:12:03 +0000 regberadaisy 2335365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: what's a Glenlivet? Alcohol?</p> <p>DH nieces, 9 &amp; 6: they're flying solo for the first time so I got them the large PBK monogrammed kids luggage. We're shipping it there early so they can use it for their trip to come spend Christmas here! It was on sale, I had 20% off coupon and free shipping. It's more than we wanted to spend, but oh well.</p> <p>My niece (12) and nephews (12, 9 &amp; 3.5) no clue. But their birthdays (except 3 yr old) are all right before Christmas so we need to get through that first! But I usually ask the older kids.</p> <p>Something small/handmade for ILs and my mom.</p> <p>DH and I don't do presents any more!</p> <p>Daycare teachers: target gift card and something homemade </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335348 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:02:35 +0000 Mrs D 2335348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll go first!</p> <p>*DH - no frickin clue!!!! seriously, no clue...budget is normally $200ish but I splurge if I come up with something great!<br /> *Mom - she is getting a Thirty One gift set from me, she always loves my stuff so I got her 2 essential storage totes, 1 large utility tote and 1 fresh market thermal.<br /> *Dad - something golf related, a new coffee mug and lots of K-Cups...he is finally getting a Keurig this year and is sooo stressed about the cost of K cups...so I am going to help him out!<br /> *Nieces/Nephews/Kids I Buy for: all get Need/Want/Wear/Read. Direct relatives (nieces/nephews) are a $100 budget, friends kids (just 2) are a $75 joint budget...they just get a Wear/Want.<br /> *DayCare Teachers - (3) Thirty One Zip Top Totes filled with school supplies and homemade treats - plus a nice card.<br /> *Dog Walker - $50 gift certificate to her fav restaurant<br /> *Dog Walkers 2 helps - $25 gifts to be determined<br /> *Mailmain/Garbagemen/UPS/FedEx - $10 plus homemade cookies.<br /> *Hostess Gifts (for holiday parties we attend): still scouring pinterest, I try to have $5 gifts at the ready for last minute invites. I keep bottles of wine and wine bags (that I buy after christmas) on hand as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335341 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 09:59:50 +0000 mediagirl 2335341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mom - a new rubber spatula (hers looks like it got eaten by the disposal) and some other kitchen supplies. </p> <p>My dad is getting The Glenlivet. </p> <p>My husband? No idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gift-sharing-thread#post-2335338 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 09:58:06 +0000 Mrs D 2335338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So lots of threads on gifting lately...thought it may be fun to have a holiday gifting thread...budgets and ideas for those you buy for this year other than your kids! Maybe we can all inspire one another with our ideas/shopping lists? </p>