https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1930316 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:19:05 +0000 My Only Sunshine 1930316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My inlaws built a cabin a few years ago that they go to during the summer. On etsy there are people who do custom home illustrations, so we're having one done of their cabin for Christmas.</p> <p>Another etsy gift I loved was last year for my mom we ordered a custom typographic illustration of one of my grandmother's family recipes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1930294 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:00:20 +0000 ILoveLettie 1930294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get all of the parents--my mom and dad as a set, who are still married, and then my husband's mom and dad, who are separated so get separate presents--Shutterfly photo books. Last year I got them books with our wedding pictures, this year books with pictures from Lettie's first 9 months. They all love pictures and seeing Lettie since we live fairly far away from them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1926308 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 15:18:22 +0000 MrsTiz 1926308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No clue for the in laws or my dad yet but my mom wants DH and I to refinish a side table that belonged to her mom for her </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1926267 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:43:30 +0000 Ra 1926267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: I might steal that idea for my grandparents!</p> <p>My mom has never been to the theatre so I am going to buy her tickets to Wicked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1926264 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:40:35 +0000 lawbee11 1926264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@singingbee: Shutterfly! I get the big 12 x 12 ones. They always turn out really nice and they frequently have promo codes for 30-40% off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1926258 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 14:32:16 +0000 singingbee 1926258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: what do you use to make the photo calendar? What site? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911415 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:35:47 +0000 Pancakes 1911415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: one thing you might consider is a gift certificate to a B&amp;B. We have done this in the past for my parents and that way they can book the dates that work for them and it can still be a surprise. and they can't spend it on you :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911333 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:25:34 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1911333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so hard. My brother, sister and I pitch in and get our parents something together rather than the three of us each getting them a gift. Our money combined goes much further than individually.</p> <p>My sister suggested a weekend away, since our parents do so much for us and really deserve a vacation. So, I'm researching options &amp; seeing how far our money will take us. It's hard to book a trip without them knowing, but if we hand them a check they'd spend it on us! Soooo... ahhh! But it's a good idea!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911299 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:59:21 +0000 Charm54 1911299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>KIVA points...my parents and in laws both love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911271 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:36:44 +0000 avivoca 1911271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mom: A book - Madam Belle: Sex, Money, and Influence in a Southern Brothel (Margaret Mitchell based the character of Belle Watling on this madam, and Gone with the Wind is my mom's favorite book)</p> <p>Dad: No clue. He likes to cook, but I need to see what's on his list.</p> <p>MIL: A bath set that has some locally made soap, lotion bar, and I need to get some other nice bathy things to put in it.</p> <p>FIL: I'll pitch in for a gun for him, since that's what he wants. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911268 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:34:44 +0000 photojane 1911268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A weekend trip or hotel &amp; restaurant gift cards for my parents, a pedicure and Starbucks card for my MIL, and no idea for FIL. He has a million hobbies, but buys himself things ALL the time. He just got a new motorcycle, but I have no idea what we could get him related to that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911261 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:30:51 +0000 AmandaB8 1911261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The ILs are getting a new set of pots and pans. </p> <p>Last year, my mom got a new set of knives, but I'm not sure this year. My dad gets top shelf liquor every year - he appreciates it, but won't spend the money on himself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911252 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:25:41 +0000 mediagirl 1911252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think this year my parents will get something travel related.<br /> His parents will get a picture calendar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911214 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:02:26 +0000 regberadaisy 1911214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Don't know yet for my mom; maybe a outfit from Christopher &amp; Banks. My ILs we started last year not exchanging gifts, instead we sponsor a local family for the holidays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911193 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:52:19 +0000 artsyfartsy 1911193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm getting my mom a charm for her bracelet that says grandma. For my dad, probably a case of his favorite beer. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911146 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:30:40 +0000 fancyfunction 1911146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm making another photo book of M for 2014 and then I'll probably get them a couple of restaurant gift cards so they can enjoy some free meals out. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911136 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:27:01 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1911136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so hard. One year I made my husband's parents a big photo book and that was a huge hit. It wasn't too expensive and they loved it - his mom cried! Last year we got them custom address stamps, but I don't know if either of them use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911132 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:24:36 +0000 youboots 1911132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bee you could gift her Birtchbox and wrap the first box. They do gift subscriptions 3-12 months.</p> <p>We did a big family photo session with M's family and included my parents since we all function as one big family. I am giving prints and digital negatives of the photos they are in. They are going to be on a cruise for over a month over Christmas, I would normally do something little for them to open but not this year :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911090 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:03:25 +0000 LuLu Mom 1911090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mom: new digital camera (hers is so old, she just needs a simple point and shoot)<br /> Dad: Omaha steaks (do this every year) </p> <p>in laws: family picture session (taken in spring after LO arrives, we haven't had an updated pictures since our wedding and that's 3 grandkids ago!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911060 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:56:57 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1911060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am getting my mom a cashmere beanie. It's on my Christmas list for myself, but I know she would really love one, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911056 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:56:06 +0000 yoursilverlining 1911056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm making shutterfly "grandparent's brag books" for my mom, MIL and FIL (I made my dad one already). </p> <p>MIL: bezel set sea glass ring<br /> mom: copper earrings</p> <p>dad: unknown<br /> SMIL: unknown<br /> FIL: probably books</p> <p>In years past my brother and I have gone halfsies on a big gift for my parents, so we might do that if we can think of something they need/want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911050 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:55:05 +0000 MaryM 1911050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was making a baby blanket that my mom loved, so I made it a little bigger to be a lap blanket for her. </p> <p>DH took us on a surprise photo shoot last month, so they'll also be getting photos in some fashion (not sure if I'll frame them or what)</p> <p>I don't know what else to do for MIL. I usually leave her up to DH </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911046 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:53:33 +0000 MediaNaranja 1911046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom LOVES cookbooks so I usually try to get her an interesting one. If my parents have gone on vacation I try to find one from the place they visited. Last year was easy--they went to France :silly: </p> <p>My dad is WAY harder to shop for--last year I got him some prints for his office. I usually just ask my mom if there is something he needs or wants. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911034 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:51:10 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 1911034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that we have LO everyone (parents &amp; grandparents) just get a photo &amp; a special homemade treat usually specific to what they like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911022 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:47:28 +0000 NCSUchick27 1911022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure what we area getting my parents yet, but we are going in with DH's siblings to get his parents a new television for their living room. They still had an old CRT (not a flar screen) television that finally died the other week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1911012 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:41:04 +0000 fairy 1911012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Still need to figure out what she needs, but a spa gift certificate is going to be my fallback </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1910994 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:34:05 +0000 bushelandapeck 1910994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are buying my mom a Sonos speaker. No ideas yet for my dad, MIL, or FIL. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1910930 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:56:05 +0000 Mamaof2 1910930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom wants the Once Upon a Time season DVD so I got her those and wool dryer balls.</p> <p>I got my dad and step-mom a family sign for their new home</p> <p>Not sure what we are getting MIL yet and we don't buy for FIL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1910926 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:54:32 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1910926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We try to find things we can do together to give as a gift, but no ideas yet this year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-you-getting-your-parents-for-christmas#post-1910922 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:52:48 +0000 pinkb 1910922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are doing the same thing as the last few years and my dads favorite, nothing :) I will probably make some type of ornament for my mom and MIL that is DD handprint or something </p>