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I need gift help please!
My BF and I have been dating for just over a year now. We're long distance, so I'm travelling up there for Christmas this year. We're doing Christmas dinner with his family, and I want to take them gifts. Nothing too expensive, but something thoughtful. The kids are easy, so I've got that covered. I need something for his 2 sisters and their husbands. I'm at a loss. I haven't gotten to spend too much time with them since we live so far apart, so I don't know them all that well. Here's the info I can think of off the top of my head:
Sister 1 - 2 little girls (7 months and 6 years), loves to read, pretty religious (Catholic), SAHM, amazing (and I mean wow! amazing) cook, QVC junkie
Sister 2 - 1 boy (2.5), also loves to read, very laid back, working mom, loves dogs, appreciates hand written letters and cards, married for years, but never changed her last name
Should I get something for eash sister AND something for their husbands, or should I get "couple" gifts for them? They're both so sweet and have been so welcoming to me when I've been up there. Any suggestions are appreciated!! Thanks ladies!
Re: I need gift help please!
Since sister 1 is SAHM, get her something she might not otherwise buy herself. Bath products, gift certificate for a date night. Or for cooking, an engraved utensil or etched serving bowl.
Sister 2 would probably enjoy something you find on etsy. Jewelry, an ornament, a bookmark or carrying case. Or a book gift basket with teas, candles, blanket, etc.
I prefer gifts for individuals rather than couples. But that is personal preference.
I was thinking about that, but I can't afford enough to cover a "full meal" for two to their favorite places. I've heard that it's not good to get a gc for a meal when it won't cover everything.
I talked to my BF last night, and he said that I don't need to get them anything at all. But if I really want to, just get something for his sisters and not their DHs.
Don't listen to that rule, it's silly!
I have received $25 GC's to restaurants multiple times before as gifts and appreciated the gift! If my bill is over the amount, I just used the GC towards the total. You can't possibly configure an amount where it will "guarantee" to cover a person's/couple's meal. For instance, my dad drinks like a fish so his bill is going to be A LOT higher than mine & DH's combined, lol.
I like the idea of a "couple's gift" over the solo gifts. You admitted yourself, you don't know these ladies very well, so a combined gift w/their DH seems fitting.
If you don't want to put a denomination on your gift to them by getting them GC's, then what about a nice set of wine goblets + a bottle of wine? Or flutes & champagne? Or, if they don't drink, a mixture of coffees & teas?
Or, if you would rather go down the route of a GC-type of gift but are worried about covering the entire meal, how about getting them movie passes?
I have found in the past, receiving "couple's gifts" for myself & DH, I have really really enjoyed getting a themed basket. We got a "date night" basket that had 2 DVD's, movie candy + popcorn and a soft throw. Another one was a "for the home" basket & had a jar candle, DVD's, herbs or spices, a fleece blanket, etc.