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Blondie805
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MB
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Holiday shopping!
I don't know what to get anyone this year for Christmas! I don't want to get them silly things they don't need though. I really would like to get started but I keep asking for ideas and no one is giving me any :( Any suggestions on where to get ideas??? I really prefer not to do gift certificates either.
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Posted 11/1/06 5:27 PM  |
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LIPrincess
Foxy Lady
Member since 6/05 1610 total posts
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Jaimie
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Re: Holiday shopping!
Who do you usually buy for and what are there ages and likes? My mom I am getting a designer wallet, my stepdaughter a coach bag (12yo), and my nieces and nephews different things because they are different ages.
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| Posted 11/2/06 11:03 AM |
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Blondie805
Life is good :)
Member since 2/06 1205 total posts
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MB
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Re: Holiday shopping!
mom
dad
stepmom
mom in law
dad in law
sister (23)
sisters in law (24 and 25)
nephew (10)
grandparents
2 aunts and 1 uncle
cousins (boy 14, girl 12)
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| Posted 11/2/06 4:00 PM |
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PrincessP
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Re: Holiday shopping!
my suggestion...gets some gift cards. You dont have to buy wrapping paper and have a big cluttered mess all over the floor. Also, everyone can buy what they want. For children, I would go to a toy store and buy age appropriate gifts.
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| Posted 11/3/06 10:53 AM |
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Selden78
I lvoe the fall :)
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Re: Holiday shopping!
I am in the same boat as you every year:
I know you dont want gift certificates BUT:
mom& dad
stepmom
mom in law
dad in law
grandparents
2 aunts and 1 uncle
DINNER gift certificates or a nice botel of wine or liquer
sister (23)
sisters in law (24 and 25)
A nice purse or bag
nephew (10)
p.J.s and slippers
video game
cousins (boy 14, girl 12)
cd, cd player, nice wallet/purse
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| Posted 11/3/06 2:16 PM |
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spooks
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Member since 6/06 4378 total posts
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Sarah
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Re: Holiday shopping!
I've found a few sites helpful so far this year:
Lillian Vernon
signals.com
And I plan to use some old wedding sites like White Aisle or the Trousseau (They have some nice ideas for women)
I also like donations - every year for Mother's Day we get my mom and aunt a donation card for Susan Komen
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| Posted 11/3/06 4:21 PM |
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True-Joy
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Member since 5/05 292 total posts
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Joy aka janwinterbridejoy
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Re: Holiday shopping!
i try and buy people things i know they would never buy themselves or something sentimental something that reminds my brother of things we did when we were a kid or any John mellencamp for my sister is a huge fan. they like the small sentimental things more then a more pricey gift that i give along with it usually
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| Posted 11/7/06 8:30 AM |
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TreAnt427
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Member since 8/06 8652 total posts
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Tracy
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Re: Holiday shopping!
I'm having a hard time thinking of things to by too.
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| Posted 11/7/06 8:52 AM |
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july06bride
I'm a mom!
Member since 5/05 3966 total posts
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Nicole
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Re: Holiday shopping!
Posted by mbtieds
mom
dad
stepmom
mom in law
dad in law
sister (23)
sisters in law (24 and 25)
nephew (10)
grandparents
2 aunts and 1 uncle
cousins (boy 14, girl 12)
the sister/sister in laws may like a GC for a manicure/pedicure
nephew - I would do either something YOU KNOW he wants-or just do a gc for a store he likes-maybe a game store-if he has an xbox or psp or something like that...
mom/stepmom/mother in law-do they like spas? maybe a massage or facial, perfume?
A hotel gift certificate-I have been giving my parents Marriot Gift Cards for various events and they love it...they accumulate them and will use them when they go away or do a city trip or something like that
grandma-maybe a nightgown/pajamas with comfy slippers, a pretty scarf and glove set
also, I gave a donation to Memorial Sloan Kettering in memory of my grandmother and the info will go to my mother-she will like the thought it that
Message edited 11/7/2006 9:51:59 AM.
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| Posted 11/7/06 9:50 AM |
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
Member since 6/06 14437 total posts
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C
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Re: Holiday shopping!
I put a post on the Pregnancy board the other day. I am lost too this year and I have a lot of people to buy for. I did a lot of movie gift cards, dinner gift cards and visa gift cards this year.
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| Posted 11/8/06 5:26 PM |
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Re: Holiday shopping!
For the guys, I tend to do sports themed gifts with the teams they like. SMithaven Mall just opened a new sports store down by Victoria's Secret that had so much to choose from.
For women, depending on their style, I get them candles, clothing, or I cook homemade cookies/chocolates for some.
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| Posted 11/9/06 10:44 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Holiday shopping!
I am SO DONE w/asking my family what they want. I ask for every occasion and never get a response. 
soooooo, I started my holiday shopping today at the outlets. I got my mom 2 sweaters at Eddie Bauer & got my dad 2 shirts at Geoffrey Bean. it's a good start 
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| Posted 11/9/06 8:17 PM |
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Blondie805
Life is good :)
Member since 2/06 1205 total posts
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MB
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Re: Holiday shopping!
Thanks for all the ideas! I jsut have to get started and then it will be easier!
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| Posted 11/11/06 2:20 PM |
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MrsKelly
just hangin' around...
Member since 11/06 6305 total posts
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Krista
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Re: Holiday shopping!
i just got my nephew, 11 years old, something called "burp gun and pistol" set from spilsbury.com it was like 30 bucks and its a clear "gun" and "pistol" that shoots ping-pong type balls. seems like a younger boy would get a kick out of that.
victoria's secret always has some nice wintery pajamas that the wrap up nice around the holidays - maybe that'd be good for your aunt, mother in law, stepmom, mom, even girl cousin!. maybe some cuter pj's for your sister.
gift cards are always great... i know i love getting them maybe get certain people a little something and then a gift card as well, so they have something to open rather than just a gift certificate. that's what i do.
i also always get everyone a nice xmas ornament... usually from hall mark though this year we bought all disney ones while we were on our honeymoon... the ornaments is something they'll keep forever.
HTH good luck and happy shopping!
Message edited 11/13/2006 8:46:06 AM.
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| Posted 11/13/06 8:44 AM |
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Blondie805
Life is good :)
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MB
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Re: Holiday shopping!
Posted by MrsKelly
i just got my nephew, 11 years old, something called "burp gun and pistol" set from spilsbury.com it was like 30 bucks and its a clear "gun" and "pistol" that shoots ping-pong type balls. seems like a younger boy would get a kick out of that.
victoria's secret always has some nice wintery pajamas that the wrap up nice around the holidays - maybe that'd be good for your aunt, mother in law, stepmom, mom, even girl cousin!. maybe some cuter pj's for your sister.
gift cards are always great... i know i love getting them maybe get certain people a little something and then a gift card as well, so they have something to open rather than just a gift certificate. that's what i do.
i also always get everyone a nice xmas ornament... usually from hall mark though this year we bought all disney ones while we were on our honeymoon... the ornaments is something they'll keep forever.
HTH good luck and happy shopping!
very nice ideas! thank you :) I like the ornament idea too. Maybe I'll start that tradition in my family too...hope you don't mind!
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MrsKelly
just hangin' around...
Member since 11/06 6305 total posts
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Krista
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Re: Holiday shopping!
Posted by mbtieds
Posted by MrsKelly
i just got my nephew, 11 years old, something called "burp gun and pistol" set from spilsbury.com it was like 30 bucks and its a clear "gun" and "pistol" that shoots ping-pong type balls. seems like a younger boy would get a kick out of that.
victoria's secret always has some nice wintery pajamas that the wrap up nice around the holidays - maybe that'd be good for your aunt, mother in law, stepmom, mom, even girl cousin!. maybe some cuter pj's for your sister.
gift cards are always great... i know i love getting them maybe get certain people a little something and then a gift card as well, so they have something to open rather than just a gift certificate. that's what i do.
i also always get everyone a nice xmas ornament... usually from hall mark though this year we bought all disney ones while we were on our honeymoon... the ornaments is something they'll keep forever.
HTH good luck and happy shopping!
very nice ideas! thank you :) I like the ornament idea too. Maybe I'll start that tradition in my family too...hope you don't mind!
not at all!!! that's why i posted them!
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| Posted 11/13/06 8:54 PM |
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