June 2009 Weddings
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Holiday Gifts
Anyone have any idea what you are getting husbands, parents, etc this year? Last year was easy with lots of wedding photos, but I am starting to shop and have no ideas. So share any good ideas you have!
Re: Holiday Gifts
Pretty sure I'm getting DH a miter saw -- he picked out the one he wanted - I'm just waiting to see if there are any Black Friday deals on it. Super romantic I know.
My mom has requested stemless wine glasses and a new digital picture frame because her old one broke.
We got a lighthouse birdfeeder for MIL on vacation this summer because she collects either lighthouses or birdfeeders, I can't remember which it is but that's all so far. We usually end up getting her some books because she has a huge list.
I have no ideas at all for my sister, brother, dad or inlaws.
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I'm afraid I'm not being very original this year, but here are my ideas so far. (Sorry it turned into an essay)
For my parents, we'll probably do gift cards for their respective hobbies. My dad purchased a new Harley this summer so we'll probably get him a gift card to the local HD shop and let him put it towards some more expensive parts that he wants.
My mom takes horseback riding lessons and needs a few pieces of gear as replacements or extras (gloves, crop, pants, etc.) so I may look at getting her a gift card to the horse sports store as well. While part of me hates doing the gift card thing, I know that is what they'll appreciate the most. If money were no issue I'd just buy the items they want/need outright, but that's not possible for us.
My brother has a thing for hot sauces and I noticed that World Market had a very nice selection of little bottles for gift baskets. I might put something together like that for him.
My in-laws are a whole 'nother ball of wax. They are nearly impossible to buy for and always say "don't buy us anything, your gift to us is coming to visit." Which is nice, but you still want to bring a little something.
My MIL has commented before about wanting to learn how to use spices in her cooking. She only uses the very basics, salt and pepper, maybe some onion or garlic powder if a recipe calls for it. I think we're going to get her a small "starter-kit" of spices and I'll print some info/recipes into a little booklet to go along with it.
FIL usually gets a gag-gift from us since that's what he usually gives. He never uses anything we buy him anyway so it's pointless to give him something legit. After a recent incident at their home involving a stray dog and their front porch, we'll probably get him a pooper-scooper of some sort. (Trust me that you had to be there, and both ILs will find this hilarious).
For SIL, some little things from Sephora or ULTA, like a little mani/pedi type gift basket. We're also getting her a mini Dodge Charger since last weekend she insisted that Philip Rivers played for the Dodge Chargers, rather than the San Diego Chargers.