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DjPiLL
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What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
HELP!
I need suggestions. My parents are almost as difficult to buy for as I am. 
Many thanks in advance.
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Posted 12/14/05 5:56 PM  |
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Marcie
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Not sure if this is going to help you:
For my mom:
A pie dish from Williams & Sonoma
A snowglobe - that I know she wanted
The Hallmark snowman playing the piano
For my dad:
Hair trimmer from Sharper Image
A couple of DVD's
For my MIL:
A platter from Williams & Sonoma
And some cookie dishes
For FIL:
Not exactly sure yet - maybe something for his new motorcycle
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| Posted 12/14/05 6:00 PM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
For my mama: Some stupid pair of clogs she's been talking about forever and clothes. 
For my dad: A scanner. He has been dying for one of these. It's one of those that you can hear the police and firemen and planes on.
For JT's parents: a new 21st century cordless phone and a gift certificate to put towards a camcorder.
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| Posted 12/14/05 6:05 PM |
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leighla
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
TiVO
And a commitment to go set it up for them!!
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| Posted 12/14/05 6:06 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Mom: clothes, "warming booties", bath stuff (pumice stone, Bath & Body works gift set), and martini glasses
Dad: Drill & added drill bits, sweatshirt, work gloves
And the ILs got tix to see Jersey Boys.
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| Posted 12/14/05 7:18 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
My mom is getting a new toaster oven (hers just crapped out) and some small stuff from the baby (CD, book, frame, etc.)
My dad is getting similar small stuff from the baby and we got him a combo DVD/VCR. He's getting divorced and I don't know what she took, so I got it from Target and figure he can exchange it for what he needs.
ILs got some crystal animals that they display in their house. Not my scene (too much to dust) but it makes her happy.
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| Posted 12/14/05 8:04 PM |
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DjPiLL
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Richard
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Its so difficult to buy for my parents. They never ask for anything. 
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| Posted 12/15/05 12:48 PM |
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
DH & I got my mom Coach Wallet(Can't go wrong)
My Dad-cologne
MIL-Coach alo
FIL-Gift Card. He's horrible to shop for. 
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| Posted 12/15/05 12:51 PM |
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Leeners
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
My Mom:
outfit
book
Coach checkbook cover
finishing up her Lenox nativity set (splitting this part with my siblings)
MIL
Coach checkbook cover
some skin care thing she asked DH for
FIL/step-MIL
Omaha Steaks Dinner (6 5oz filet mignon wrapped in bacon, creamed spinach, roasted garlic mashed potatoes)
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| Posted 12/15/05 12:51 PM |
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baghag
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Posted by DjPiLL
Its so difficult to buy for my parents. They never ask for anything.
How about stuff you know they enjoy? Like
a GC to a restaurant they love, or have been meaning to try. Or a gift card for a movie theatre?
Or you could replace some stuff they own, but is owrn, like new sheets, towels, a comforter.
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| Posted 12/15/05 12:53 PM |
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saraH
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
dad : sweater from the gap
new balance sneakers
mom: the office on dvd
rachel ray ccokbook
EVOO
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| Posted 12/15/05 12:53 PM |
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oneday
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Parents are realy hard to buy for. My dad always tells me "please don't get me anything" but how can I do that?!!
I'm giving him a book - "Shut Up and Eat". It's stories, recipies etc from famous Italians - it looks pretty cute and, I mean, how many golf shirts can I get the man.
Message edited 12/15/2005 12:58:29 PM.
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| Posted 12/15/05 12:55 PM |
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Elbee
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
mom:
citizen watch that looks like a bracelet with tiny diamonds arounf the face
an ornament for her tree
dad:
george foreman grill
Time Life's The Golden Age of Comedy 11-disk DVD
MIL: (from SIL & BIL also)
G/C for Hair & Nails
Costume Jewelery Bracelet, Necklace & earrings (as per her request)
Pajama's
Sweat Suit
Photo Album
Candle
Sweater from Eddie Bauer
Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball. You just found THE definitive collection of classic comedy performances! Spanning the early days of TV ('40s--'60s), this 10-DVD collection features more than 13 hours of the best routines in comedy history---many on DVD for the first time! Your FREE DVD, Legends of Stand-Up Comedy, features Bob Newhart, Jonathan Winters, and more at their early stand-up best.
Message edited 12/15/2005 12:57:13 PM.
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| Posted 12/15/05 12:55 PM |
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DDB336
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Mom - cashmere sweaters (Loehmans had a great sale
Dad - Portable dvd player
MIL - new everyday silverwear set
FIL - still debating, probably a new watch or radio for his home office
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| Posted 12/15/05 12:56 PM |
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LAMGAJ28
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
You can never go wrong with Broadway Tickets, Gift Certificates to stores or to any restaurants they might like......or maybe some kind of gadget for their homes that will make their lives a little easier.....
Happy Shopping!!! 
Message edited 6/24/2011 12:28:20 AM.
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| Posted 12/15/05 12:56 PM |
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Elbee
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
One year I got my parents a gift certificate to Lowes Movie Theatre and one for Outback Steakhouse. They love going to dinner and a movie on Sunday afternoons at Bay Terrace, so they loved it.
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| Posted 12/15/05 1:01 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Posted by Elbee
One year I got my parents a gift certificate to Lowes Movie Theatre and one for Outback Steakhouse. They love going to dinner and a movie on Sunday afternoons at Bay Terrace, so they loved it.
I do something very similar for my parents!
They are both retired now and love to get movie tickets and gift cards to restaurants (even if its just Boulder Creek or Pizzeria Uno, they never treat themselves out to the movies or out to eat, so its a great gift)
We have a Dinner Theater in Westchester that is actually quite good, so I've gotten them a gift card to the theater, where they can choose whichever show they'd like
You can also do giftcards (via Ticketmaster I think? Or maybe Telecharge) good towards Broadway Show tix if they like things such as that
My parents are older and have EVERYTHING they want or need in the ways of jewelry, gadgets, clothing, electronics , etc. So I try to get things that they dont do or buy for themselves in order to celebrate the holidays
I also get my Mom a gift card to her nails place , her hairdresser or for a massage at the spa - she loves that
Dad , heck any Yankee item will make him happy  (though I'm sure that is not applicable to your parents, Rich )
edited to add: Anthony always gets his Dad stuff for his car... he's had to cut back on his activity due to health issues so he gives him gift cards to the car wash (which he loves!) this year he got his Dad a great tool set, the deluxe thing at Sears.. Craftsman, I'm not sure which one.
Message edited 12/15/2005 1:27:03 PM.
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QuoteTheRaven424
22 Months?!!!!
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And If That Isn't A True Blue Miracle
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Posted by Elbee
mom:
citizen watch that looks like a bracelet with tiny diamonds arounf the face
an ornament for her tree
dad:
george foreman grill
Time Life's The Golden Age of Comedy 11-disk DVD
MIL: (from SIL & BIL also)
G/C for Hair & Nails
Costume Jewelery Bracelet, Necklace & earrings (as per her request)
Pajama's
Sweat Suit
Photo Album
Candle
Sweater from Eddie Bauer
IMAGE
Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball. You just found THE definitive collection of classic comedy performances! Spanning the early days of TV ('40s--'60s), this 10-DVD collection features more than 13 hours of the best routines in comedy history---many on DVD for the first time! Your FREE DVD, Legends of Stand-Up Comedy, features Bob Newhart, Jonathan Winters, and more at their early stand-up best.
THAT DVD LOOKS SWEET!!!
I MAY HAVE TO GET THAT!!!!
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| Posted 12/15/05 1:25 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
THAT DVD LOOKS SWEET!!!
I MAY HAVE TO GET THAT!!!!
Didn't you give Boosh a LONG ENOUGH Christmas list already
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| Posted 12/15/05 1:28 PM |
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Elbee
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
THAT DVD LOOKS SWEET!!!
I MAY HAVE TO GET THAT!!!!
It's on backorder right now ... but it looks excellent ... look at each of the DVD's descriptions. Also, google "Time Life & discount coupons" ... you may find 10% off and free shipping ...
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| Posted 12/15/05 1:29 PM |
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QuoteTheRaven424
22 Months?!!!!
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Posted by FeliciaDP
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
THAT DVD LOOKS SWEET!!!
I MAY HAVE TO GET THAT!!!!
Didn't you give Boosh a LONG ENOUGH Christmas list already
did i ask you?  
besides, this could be a BIRTHDAY present 
Message edited 12/15/2005 1:31:33 PM.
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FeliciaDP
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
You start early! 
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| Posted 12/15/05 1:34 PM |
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QuoteTheRaven424
22 Months?!!!!
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
Posted by FeliciaDP
You start early!
yes i do
flee, that would be a PERFECT gift to bring to my party
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| Posted 12/15/05 1:36 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
mom: the barbara streisand DVDs (all her shows from way back when- the TV show specials) and a nice bottle of wine (my mom loves wine).
Dad: all weather mocs from Lands End and a deep freeze ear band thing (like ear warmers but the head band?
Step Dad: 2 DVDs of musicals (he collects them)
Step Mom: I painted her a platter in pottery
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| Posted 12/15/05 1:37 PM |
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Cheryl
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Re: What is everyone buying for their Mom / Dad for the Holidays?
My parents are hard to shop for as well. So I looked around the house and saw what was getting old.
One year I got them new everyday silverware. They've been using the same stuff since they got married!
This year I'm going for a microwave. The one they have is so old it's probably illegal.
Though they didn't ask for this stuff... I know they'll use it.
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