what are you 'Giving' for Christmas? Options

[masterscorpio77]

Gift cards for the majority of my siblings. Seems like the most easiest way out of this mess.lol. Drew my Uncle's name so I got him some cologne. Got my brother a bottle of curve( that way he can't thieve my bottle.lol)

The most expensive things that I got were the customized hoodies for my two nieces. I got our Tribal clan symbol on the back and their nicknames across the front. For $50 bucks a shot I thought it was a pretty decent custom job. And since I have no children of my own I figured what the hell, might as well be a good uncle.

[**JennyGearFan**]

I have everyone all finished. I think.

Mom
- Slippers
- Kitchen canister set[for dad as well technically]
- Vase
- Sweater
- Christmas scarf

Dad
- Slippers
- Jeans
- Dream home ticket

Brother
- Pj pants
- Tool set
- Boots
- Mug
- Dream home ticket

Sister in law
- Aeropostale sweater
- Mug
- Pj's

Best friend 1
- Starbucks gift card

Best friend 2
- Fashion rings

Best friend 3's baby
- Sweater
- Shoes
- Socks

Work secret Santa
- Necklace
- Earrings
- Scarf
- Aeropostale sweater

Aunt
- Chocolates

Cousin[b]
Chocolates


[b]Cousin
Lip gloss
Socks

Cousin
Lip gloss
Socks

I clearly love to give.

[bumnummies]

For my DAD:

- a watch
- a pair of track pants and a track jacket + 2 tees from Joe Fresh (I bought the pants/jacket back in like Sept originally supposed to be part of his Birthday present but I lost them in my room LOL - they were on clearance CHEAP)
- A "Grooming" shaver thing.
- + some "stocking stuffers" (some work socks, some chocolate/candy etc)

For my MOM:

- Downton Abbey seasons 1 + 2 (bought em on Black Friday holla!)
- A pair of PJs with coffee cups on them (my sister bought her a Keurig sooo..... lol)
- a set of mugs with tea pots/coffee pots on them
- + some "stocking stuffers" (a tin of these pear cookies, some chocolate, etc)

For my SISTER:

- a Sequin wool sweater in navy from Joe Fresh
- The Social Network, Zombieland and Love & Other Drugs (holla Black Friday)
- Sparkly "Paris" body spray + 3 lip glosses from Bath & Body Works
- a wallet + a $10 Bulk Barn gift card inside (lol IDK I panicked at the last minute and didn't know what to get)
- a small bottle of vodka in the shape of a skull (she half seriously wanted the big skull bottle which is like super expensive so when I saw the small bottle even though it was like $10 and outrageously priced it was irresistible cause it was PERF.)
- + some "stocking stuffers" (which technically includes the vodka and some chocolate, etc)

For my GRANDMA:

- a radio (yup, an old school radio)
- a subscription to Hello Canada
- a special edition copy of Hello Canada (some year-end publication) so that we can be like "you'll get this mag every week yo"
(my sister and I are co-giving this year so the cost is split).


I originally only planned on spending like $50 each (excluding stocking stuffers) but then I went over budget on my mom's first and then promptly gave up so I more like spent $70 on everyone (except my Grandma).

[AnnaBanana]

husband: $200 to be used for sports tickets (I'll let him pick out the tickets.)
mom: She wants some kind of coffee thing from Starbucks. I need to find out what it is.
dad: I don't know
brother: sweater from L.L. Bean
mother-in-law: new mattress
sister-in-law: a tablet (like a kindle but a generic brand, she picked it out)
4-year-old cousin: box of 120 Crayola crayons, preschool activity book, puppy Beanie Baby
14-year-old cousin: pair of pajama pants
secret santa at work: pair of fleece gloves, bar of Ghiradella chocolate, packet of spices, and I'll bake some cookies (we have to give them things for 4 days )

I also gave some toys to toys for tots. I got 2 sets of Hot Wheels cars, 2 Disney princess dolls, 2 Chatterbox phones (baby toys), and Candyland. It was really fun to pick out the toys, and Target had great deals on them!

Updated:

Mom and Dad: gift card to Capitol Grill and a set of Capitol Grill steak knives
cousin and his girlfriend: bottle of wine, cupcake chocolates, and a fleece outfit for their dog

[noise]

Mom
A shot glass
Zombie stickers and air fresheners for her car
A cinderella mug shaped like the carriage
Incense

Dad
A vintage rush T-shirt

(It looks like I spent a lot more on my mom but the T shirt added up to the same amount of money as my mom's gifts lol)

Brother
The Avengers and chocolate

Boyfriend
For Xmas:
A stocking full of little things
A special celtic knife for his kilt

For our Anniversary (Same day as xmas)
5 year engagement DVD
Genus beer pajamas
A picture frame of his favourite picture of us

I'm a very poor college student so I could hardly afford anyone else, but I bought little things for my cousins and my boyfriend's family. I am making everyone copies of the christmas video I'm making of our holidays after so hopefully they'll enjoy that.

[AnnaBanana]

I changed the gift I'm giving my husband. I was going to give him money for sports tickets that he could pick out himself, but then I found out that his present for me was a Carnival cruise. He kept talking about wanting to do a fishing excursion on the trip. So I booked that for him instead. He seemed really happy when I gave him his gift.

[Niki]

I got my sister a Hernandez Patriots shirt, my mom pajamas, my dad a nice mug with a gold finch on it (he loves birds) and a box of chocolate, my dog a stuffed football on a rope toy, and I sent a few friends cards. I got chocolate, hot cocoa and a few other things for the Yankee swap gift and I got my bf a Star Wars icepop maker, a couple other dorky things and a video game (all things he asked for specifically).

This post has been edited by Niki: Dec 25th 2012, 2:47 PM

[masterscorpio77]

Your BF has good taste in asking for the Star Wars stuff...........lol as you can tell by my screen name, I might just possibly might be a fan myself........

[Niki]

Your BF has good taste in asking for the Star Wars stuff...........lol as you can tell by my screen name, I might just possibly might be a fan myself........

Lol yeah he loves Star Wars.

[ClayfuLnCutE]

Mom: A sweatshirt she wanted, a box of mocha Smidgens from Gertrude Hawk, a notepad with pictures of our family along the top
Dad: A coffee thermos that he can plug into his car charger to keep his coffee warm and a Dunkin Donuts gift card
Brother: Two shot glasses
Fiance: Call of Duty Black Ops 2, two blu-rays he wanted, a pair of jeans, a Redskins ornament
Fiance's mom: A Bath and Body Works candle and an amaryllis plant
Grandma: Two card games I thought she'd like
Aunt: Gertrude Hawk chocolate covered pretzels
Cousin: Two months of Netflix
Friend BR: A super soft fleece blanket
Friend BG: Yoshi wallet
Friends A and J: Snuggies that look like Hogwarts robes
Manager: $10 Starbucks gift card
Secret Santa: Slippers, horseshoe necklace, chocolates and Skittles, nail polish, ornament
Girl I babysit: A necklace from Claire's
Resident at work: A cross that says "You are cherished"

[~*Dawnie*~]

For my mum:
- A spa day for the both of us
- MP3 player
- Criminal Minds season 1-7 DVD (split the price with my brother)

For my dad:
- Laptop (Samsung Chromebook) (split with my brother and mum)

For my brother:
- Two pieces of artwork by Escher
- "The Magic Mirror of M.C. Escher" book
- "Escher, Graphic Work" book

For my boyfriend:
- A flying simulator experience and training with a flying instructor
- Valet gift set for his new car
- "Ted" DVD
- "Best of Family Guy" DVD
- "Family Guy Christmas Special" DVD

For my best friend:
- Pajama bottoms
- Slippers
- Two pairs of fluffy socks
- Two Ted Baker nail polishes

For other friends:
- Ted Baker gift set
- Slipper boots
- "Gilmore Girls" season 2 DVD
- PostSecret book
- Hedgehog keyring
- Girls Aloud "Ten" CD