Hellobee Boards Topic: Holiday Gifts- 2021

Hellobee Boards Topic: Holiday Gifts- 2021 https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:20:47 +0000 LadyDi on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925465 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:56:25 +0000 LadyDi 2925465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I love this thread, I always get so many ideas. Here's what I have so far: DH: A coffee mug A brumate We're getting for "each other" all new pillows and bedding because he's tired of listening to me complain about our bed every night DS1 (6.5 yo) -Nintendo Switch and Minecraft game -Mario Kart Hot wheels track - small lego set -Sorry! board game -wooden labyrinth marble maze thing -spirograph -Magic School Bus books -Beyblades DS2 (3.5) -hexbug nano track -matchbox airport -cut and slice fruit -mini aerodancer (a small version of those wind dancing guys that are always outside of mattress stores...he is OBSESSED) -train books DS3 (2.5) -Melissa and doug ice cream counter -this year's hess truck (which is actually a plane) -blippi toys -paw patrol movie on dvd -headphones -bubble bath -placemat For their stockings they are all getting a variety of sensory type toys like stretchy noodles, pop its, punching balloons and also bandaids and fun socks My mom and dad: a gift card to a restaurant and personalized gifts with a picture of their grandchildren (my mom, a jigsaw puzzle and my dad a lionel train car). I have a ton of other people to buy for but haven't gotten there yet. We are scaling back on DH's family this year and doing a secret santa but usually I just buy directly from their list. catgirl on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925455 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:35:00 +0000 catgirl 2925455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @smuckers: Thanks! Good to know. They even have the same wood block ones I get from shutterfly. Though I normally get gift cards to shutterfly from swagbucks, but I'll have to compare deals next year! smuckers on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925454 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:59:24 +0000 smuckers 2925454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @catgirl: So this is too late for this year, but for next year, as an FYI, the website snapfish.com does a buy 1 get 2 free calendar deal every November. Snapfish is actually owned by Shutterfly, so the quality is comparable. wrkbrk on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925450 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:44:05 +0000 wrkbrk 2925450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ All done (but only because I got a small unexpected bonus and decided to use it for Christmas!). Kindergarten teacher - $50 to Starbucks and personalized swell travel mug Parents and In Laws - gifts cards for food and framed photos from our annual photo session Spouse - new Apple Watch and stocking stuffers Son (5) - 2 magnaformer sets, Rock N Roll It drum and piano, bruder truck, polar express automatic train, 2 board games, 2 Shel Silverstein poetry books, and stocking stuffers Nephew (3) - lego police car set ilovepie on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925447 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:52:27 +0000 ilovepie 2925447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm trying to get more throughout the year, or early. - Just finished calendars for DH family, got them ordered while Mpix has a sale (ends tomorrow!!) -My mom requested a magazine subscription. -Friends are getting board games (got them at Target sale) -Kids are getting one big board game, an ornament of a book series we read together this year, socks/underwear, bath bombs, tiny photo albums of the year -Great grands get the same tiny photo albums -sister, custom art I picked up in April! -BIL a book, chocolate covered pretzels -niece and nephew stabilo 3 in 1 Woody set -SIL Stasher bag set -older niece and nephew a how to paint minifigs set Ugh and that's not it! I have to keep a list and start early. Thankfully DH's Mom and Aunt is always the same calendar and Great Grands literally just want the mini photo books. Chuckles on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925429 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:11:07 +0000 Chuckles 2925429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Hanukkah is early this year, so I'm trying to get a bunch of shopping done now and also doing some Christmas shopping for DH's family. It's a *lot* of people to buy for. Here's what I have so far: DH: book on handmade woodworking tools, shirt from the website XKCD DS (8): a plasma ball he's been asking for and a kit to put together a desk lamp DD (almost 2): baby stroller, baby doll, and feeding set My mom: a bird feeder that holds fruit for certain types of birds Both SIL's: a bkr water bottle that has a thing of lip balm in the lid Nephew (3): a large water doodle mat and Melissa and Doug stamp sets My uncle: a landscape photography book (a coffee table book) My brother: so far just black garlic salt, but I need something else BIL: the book Gastro Obscura and black garlic salt Nieces (3 and 7): color in unicorn pajamas I still need gifts for my dad, something small for my uncle's girlfriend, and then the rest of DH's family. Yikes. Mama Bird on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925292 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 02:31:51 +0000 Mama Bird 2925292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm still thinking about it! Will probably buy presents local so they don't end up sitting on some container ship for months. I'm not going to get much though - two of the kids have fall birthdays and it sounds like the birthday gifts will be a little out of control this year. That'll be quite enough for now :happy: togetherthroughlife on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925278 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:40:50 +0000 togetherthroughlife 2925278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I am still mostly in the idea phase of Christmas shopping. Haha! I believe I am going to get both of my grandmas (so my kids' great grandmas) journals that say "Great Grandma, tell me your story" on the front. So it's like a gift that they'll get to pass down to my kids of their own life. I love that idea. erinbaderin on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925276 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:47:43 +0000 erinbaderin 2925276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @josina: Change of plans slightly because I discovered they still make iPod touches, so we got that instead - a new one retails for about the same as a used iPod 7, so it seemed like a better plan. erinbaderin on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925275 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:04:04 +0000 erinbaderin 2925275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @josina: I haven't figured any of this out yet either! I know the iPhones do let you set limits - I have mine set so I can only spend an hour on Twitter - so you could probably use that? But I'm not sure how specific you can be - like, can I say he can only spend X time on Pokemon Go but unlimited time on learning games? josina on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925274 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:02:32 +0000 josina 2925274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @erinbaderin: I'm thinking about gifting DS my old iphone 8+ for his bday because he's also been begging for one for games, and it'd be easier/cheaper than buying him a new kindle... how will you set it up? Will he get his own apple account or will you put it on yours? Wondering if I need to reformat my old iphone or just leave it as is. Is there an app to limit screen time? erinbaderin on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925269 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:30:16 +0000 erinbaderin 2925269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm on a bit of a binge right now, so this post is timely! Especially hoping to get some stocking ideas. So far I've got: B (7): This soccer trainer that bounces the ball back (<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00VUMGYLQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00VUMGYLQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1</a>), an Osmo math game, a ManU Ronaldo jersey, an Artie Max drawing robot, some books, and a phone (an old refurbished iphone that will be on wifi only and just for games and messenger kids, he's desperate for one and this seemed like a better use of money than the toy one he saw in a flier) W (5): Lego fire station, Lego stunt truck, an electronic drum pad, a microscope, a science kit and experiment book, a baking book, a few other books. My mom: a scarf by an Indigenous artist, a Bryan Anthony necklace, a personalized calendar from Social Print Studio. My dad and my brother: a tshirt with a design by an Indigenous artist - something else TBD My brother's girlfriend: a hoodie from Tentree My husband: this Kip Sabian tshirt: <a href="https://www.shopaew.com/kip-sabian-under-rated-over-it.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.shopaew.com/kip-sabian-under-rated-over-it.html</a> (not huge wrestling fans, but he's his brother), Blundstones, a Herschel duffel bag I'm going to need miscellaneous other things for the kids in my life, and I need to figure out stuff for my dad/brother, but it's coming along. winter_wonder on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925258 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:27:47 +0000 winter_wonder 2925258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @josina: Lol on the shirt!! @chitownro: that diffuser looks great! @catgirl: oh my goodness, you're so on top of it!! Good reminder on the stockings! For some reason I completely forget about those until the last minute. catgirl on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925250 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:16:38 +0000 catgirl 2925250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Things I am asking for or have on my wish list: Yearly company beaded huggie earrings Ring fit adventure for nintendo switch 2022 state park pass Microfiber beach towels Quilt and sheets (in theory, haven't found ones I like yet) Beach bag (again, if I can pick one) FastCap 25 foot Lefty/Righty Measuring Tape Things on DD's wish list for birthday/Christmas so far, I will need to add more things because family, thankfully, shop from DD's list and this isn't enough for both events: Jewelry box Remote control car More rainbow loom supplies Wireless bluetooth microphone Labyrinth board game Food Network Kids cookbook Craft kits ( I love rainbows and I love unicorns, paint by sticker kits, and likely will add more) Yoyo How to draw books LL bean snow tube Good night stores for Rebel girls 1+2 Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty More books once I figure them out catgirl on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925249 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:04:12 +0000 catgirl 2925249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I always start shopping early, it makes December way more enjoyable. People who are done: 19 year old sister - nickle and suede aster earrings 22 year old sister - golden snitch clock MIL/FIL - Giant yard dice game set, a garden decoration, and a shutterfly calendar BIL - a customized water bottle filled with his favorite candies BIL's girlfriend - gem mountain necklace from Pura Vida DH's Grandmother - stained glass window hanging and a shutterfly calendar 9 year old niece - jewelry making kit 7 year old nephew - make your own trading card kit My grandparents - shutterfly calendar and a bird feeder Great aunt - shutterfly calendar and a shawl Uncles - gift card to local restaurant, shutterfly calendar, and toys for their dogs DD's teacher - window sun catcher, personalized tote, and will contribute to class gift DD's ed tech - personalized notebook and will contribute to class gift Haven't figured out my mom/stepdad, dad/stepmom, DH, or DD (who is almost 7) yet. Grandparents get shutterfly calendars but need other things. DD's birthday is in early December as well. I had two big things I was going to get DD but my mom got them for her - a telescope and a ukulele. So far in DH's stocking - chocolate covered espresso beans, andes mints, jerky, hot sauce, scratch tickets, bandaids, $10 starbucks gift card, and a winter hat. So far in DD's stocking - candy, bandaids, gel pens, hair brush, headbands, goggles, joke book, harmonica, and cat's cradle. So far in my stocking :silly: - scratch tickets, candy, two new cell chargers for my car, hairbrush, and a power bank I make ornaments each year as little gifts for a lot of people. As well as rolo pretzel treats. DD is also making bracelets for almost every one with her rainbow loom. josina on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925248 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:01:54 +0000 josina 2925248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @ChitownRo: Only crop top I would be wearing! :grin: I ended up getting one for SD and one for my sister. And now I have officially started xmas shopping. ChitownRo on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925247 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:50:05 +0000 ChitownRo 2925247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @josina: omg I love a good pun and that shirt 💯 Yes I’m going to shop early. Random gift for yankee swap (smells soooo good but is sort of expensive so I feel guilty getting it myself) <a href="https://shoparchipelago.com/products/birch-8-oz-diffuser?utm_campaign=shipping-update-email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=OrderlyEmails&utm_content=product" rel="nofollow">https://shoparchipelago.com/products/birch-8-oz-diffuser?utm_campaign=shipping-update-email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=OrderlyEmails&utm_content=product</a> I’ll probably buy one of those digital photo frames for grandparents. Puzzles and games are always popular in our family. Otherwise I’ll ask for wish lists :) josina on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925245 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:38:54 +0000 josina 2925245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I plan on getting a few tshirts from Etsy as gifts this year, my step-daughter (and I!) want this 'crop top' shirt: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1082497217/similar?ref=listings_2&from_external=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/1082497217/similar?ref=listings_2&from_external=1</a> She is studying agronomy in school so it definitely fits. I'm looking at one for my mom as well, either faith/family/farming or a librarian shirt. I LOVE the Bella canvas heather t's. I'm not really sure for anyone else, I have ideas for the kids - for DD a doll house, play makeup, bath bombs. DS either a new kindle or a nicer R/C car. josina on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925242 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:59:25 +0000 josina 2925242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don't have time for a full post (I'll come back tomorrow) but thanks for starting this! I've wanted to start a holiday thread. :) I need ideas for myself! winter_wonder on "Holiday Gifts- 2021" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/holiday-gifts-2021#post-2925239 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:34:09 +0000 winter_wonder 2925239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Are you shopping early this year? What are you buying for friends and family this year?