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?
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Mom - a new rubber spatula (hers looks like it got eaten by the disposal) and some other kitchen supplies.
My dad is getting The Glenlivet.
My husband? No idea.
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I'll go first!
*DH - no frickin clue!!!! seriously, no clue...budget is normally $200ish but I splurge if I come up with something great!
*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.
*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!
*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.
*DayCare Teachers - (3) Thirty One Zip Top Totes filled with school supplies and homemade treats - plus a nice card.
*Dog Walker - $50 gift certificate to her fav restaurant
*Dog Walkers 2 helps - $25 gifts to be determined
*Mailmain/Garbagemen/UPS/FedEx - $10 plus homemade cookies.
*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! -
@mediagirl: what's a Glenlivet? Alcohol?
DH nieces, 9 & 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.
My niece (12) and nephews (12, 9 & 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.
Something small/handmade for ILs and my mom.
DH and I don't do presents any more!
Daycare teachers: target gift card and something homemade
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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).
DH: NO idea yet, but I am giving him a baby
I am considering getting him a GoPro. Maybe a nice, framed map of Scotland (where his family is from).2 nephews (9 and 11): $20 Lego Store gcs. They're requested them...saving up for some big, pricey set.
Other 2 nephews (8 and 11): No idea yet
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.
Yankee Swap: No idea yet.
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@regberadaisy: yurp.
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DH: Probably a new watch that he has been eyeing. Have to add other, smaller items as well.
Brother: a new sleeping bag
Nanny: $$$
that's all i've got so far.
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Most nieces and nephews are getting gift cards - that's what they wanted
1 niece is getting 2 phone cases
1 nephew is getting golf balls and golf towelsMIL - ordered her a pillow with art work from DS
that's all I have so far!
Siblings don't exchange gifts anymore - just for the kids!
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@Mrs D: you're so together! jealous.
@Mamaof2: where is pillow from?
DH- a new wallet he wanted, probably a book and some craft beer
DD- want/need/wear/read- toy cars/planetbox lunchbox/tutus/a handful of new books
mom and sister- Himalayan salt lamp
dad- no clue
in laws- no clue
niece- no clue
teacher- target gc and coffee mug? -
Do you all gift regular babysitters something at the holidays?
I have been struggling with this one!!!
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@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...
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@lovehoneybee: I'm jealous of your mom's gifts!
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The grandparents are getting personalized coffee mugs with pics of them and DS.
My husband I have no idea.
DS is getting mostly books, sippy cup, toddler silverware, and some toys.
That's all I've got so far. -
DH: his golf membership
LO: a microphone & electric guitar (preschool kid size)Gift cards for my family, unless I think of something else.
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. -
@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-
@LulaBee: DS's school but shutterfly does them I think!
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@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!!!
@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!
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I have already gotten a few good ideas from this thread so I am bumping
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Mom- some cotton henleys from Gap for PJs and a glass float
Dad- a t shirt from his elementary school (my moms idea)
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.
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.
I am considering getting him a GoPro. Maybe a nice, framed map of Scotland (where his family is from).
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