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I need to come up with Christmas gifts for T's family. We will be staying with them for 3 or 4 days. I got them a housewarming gift, but what do I give for Christmas?
I need something for his mom, dad, and 25 year old sister. I would like to spend under $30 per person.
Ideas?
-b
p.s. This will be my first time meeting them, and I don't know too much about any of their likes/dislikes.
I need something for his mom, dad, and 25 year old sister. I would like to spend under $30 per person.
Ideas?
-b
p.s. This will be my first time meeting them, and I don't know too much about any of their likes/dislikes.
15 comments:
go to redenvelope.com, there are tons of great things for everyone and most items come wrapped in a gorgeous red box, great for a first impression! Hope this helps!
Well, you KNOW what I'm going to recommend...shop from yourself in the SL catalog! I think the Cinnabar Footed Server would be great for mom and dad, and Rosedale Plant Holders for the sister. (Mel's order probably hasn't released yet...if not, she could always tack it on for you if you don't have enough to meet the $125 minimum.) :)
Does sister still live at home?
I always think theme baskets are great . . .
* "Family Fun Night" - board game, munchies, drinks, pizza certificate
* "Spa" - bubble bath, lotion, oil, candles
* "New Year's Eve" - bubbly, noise makers, glasses, party hats
* "Romantic Night In" - Pasta and sauce, wine, glasses, a CD
* "Movie Night" - a DVD or video card or movie tickets, candy, popcorn
* "Car Wash" - bucket with sponge, soap, chamois, air freshener
* "Ice Cream Yummy" - sundae bowls, ice cream scoop, toppings, sauces
* "Fireside" - hot chocolate mix, peppermint sticks, chesnuts, Christmas CD, bottle of spirts
* "BBQ" - BBQ tools, gourmet sauce, spices, hot mitt
Homemade anything always seems to be appreciated too . . . Christmas cookies, brownies, cheesecake. A tray of cookies along with the "cookie mix in a jar" version? To to tie in with K's suggestions, maybe something homemade in the server? A Christmas plant in the holder?
Let us know what you come up with. Good luck.
Sandy.
B
There was an article about this in the metro today. How to give to your SO's parents. The suggestions they had were some nice chocolates- higher end- godiva and the like- and a coffee table book. Their suggestion was a book of photography that just came out. I think a coffee table book is a good idea. Also maybe they have a service like we do here like dinegift.com where a restaurant giftcard is good at so many places for a nice night out. Actually dinegift might have places in NY. Haven't really checked them out in awhile...
kyle
I actually think that a nice housewarming gift is enough, maybe along with some cookies or something. If T was coming to our house for Hanukah, I wouldn't expect him to bring gifts for me and Brett and Ben and Little Girl No-Name. Maybe T can get the gifts and they can be from both of you. Other than that, I would say gift cards. They're always welcomed.
I think your sister's suggestion is the best of the bunch...and it would be a good idea if T got the gifts and it was from the both of you. Atleast you'll know for future reference what they like and dont like.
Best of luck, B.
My SO is going to my family's at Christmas. Nobody expects him to give presents to everybody. He'll have things for the boys (and me????) and he's ordering a nice basket of foodstuff from HarryAndDavid.com for my mom ... under $30. But nothing for my siblings and their spouses, and nothing for my grown nephews.
It's the acknowledgment that my mom is hosting us, that this is a gift-worthy time, that counts.
Your sister is right the house warming gift is great. Bring along a nice bottle of wine or some sweets. Once you get to know them better then consider gifts, but for a first trip the house warming gift is perfect.
If you still want ideas:
Movie Passes
Subscription to a favorite magazine
An Amaryliss plant in nice planter
Anything from Crate and Barrel...
An ornament from the boys for their tree.
Just thought of this one...Crate and Barrel has appetizer plates. A set is pretty inexpensive and is a nice gift.
My only problem with not getting them gifts is that I know that they all got gifts for me! They also all got gifts for the boys...
Love the suggestions so far.
I agree with your sister. (It's her friend Jen). I do not think anyone expects you to get them something, especially if you haven't met them yet. If you do a general gift, food oriented would be appropriate.
Hi b,
A housewarming gift is a must, like a nice gift basket of assorted foods. The actual Christmas gifts should be given by both you and T.
I like the theme basket ideas, those sound really fun and most people would probably like them. It sounds like you feel as though you ought to get them something, so if you do, I would go small as in the suggestions mentioned previously.
A fine bottle of whiskey for him and a nice wine for her is often a good starter of a new relationship. It's not ostentatious, you're not implying anything, and it's always a great copout gift. Of course if they aren't drinkers then you're screwed.
You could also cook them a fine meal. It shows that you are capable, nurturing, able to look after their son, and it allows them to relax which in turns allows them to feel good.
I think all mums really want is for their sons to be happy so technically YOU are the best gift they have gotten because you make their son really happy. Can't top you as a gift so it's pretty much worthless to try.
Personally gifts are too, what's the word, expected. Doing something nice for someone is a much better gift because it affects people more than physical things do.
But then I'm not much of one for the whole Christmas thing anyway so what do I know?
I think that you should find the largest book on Judaism available and purchase 3 copies and give one copy to each recipient. Then, as they open it, say "Since I am celebrating your culture, I want you to know something about my culture." You should say the exact same thing (and nothing else) each time the present is unwrapped or else it might seem like you like one of them more than another. It would be preferable if the book was written in Hebrew because that way they would learn as much about your culture as possible. You should also give each one of them bumper stickers with politically inflammatory messages because that will make them learn how passionate you are about things. It would be extra nice if you went out and adhered the stickers to their cars while they were doing other things to show them how responsible you are. Good luck!
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