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I need help gift shopping please

dex — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:28:44 GMT

My son and his wife.They are young but just recently married and have all household items that they need from the combination of two homes and wedding gifts.My sons wife is 30 and a girly girl.She sells a makeup and skincare line so that is out.She is an accountant if that helps.She is also an animal lover.My son 32 is an office worker too.He loves to fish but has a lot of fishing things.Last year we bought them an instant pot and a small freezer....things they asked for but this year they don’t have a list.

Re: I need help gift shopping please

Chicagosuburbangirl — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:36:56 GMT

If they really have a lot and both are fond of animals and wildlife, make a donation in their names to a reputable charity that support their interests.

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Laura14 — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:39:41 GMT

What about comfort gifts?

Maybe a heater or blankets or do any of the food items make their list where you could stock them up for a bit?

I've done some meat and fish packages for my brother in laws from time to time and they've always been a big hit. As have movie tickets and the candy boxes to go with it.

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ScrapHappy — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:45:22 GMT

@dex wrote:
My son and his wife.They are young but just recently married and have all household items that they need from the combination of two homes and wedding gifts.My sons wife is 30 and a girly girl.She sells a makeup and skincare line so that is out.She is an accountant if that helps.She is also an animal lover.My son 32 is an office worker too.He loves to fish but has a lot of fishing things.Last year we bought them an instant pot and a small freezer....things they asked for but this year they don’t have a list.

How about an experience gift? Tickets to a play, gift certificates for the movies? Or a gift certificate to a nice restaurant ( or one that you know they enjoy). How about tickets to a local aquarium (if they have one)? Sometimes aquariums have special backstage tours which are fun and interesting.

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dex — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:51:57 GMT

@Laura14i love the idea of mo ie tickets and candy.They live in another state and we will be flying there for Christmas..

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jlkz — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:52:30 GMT

@dex

Suggestions: Large capacity AirFryer with the cookbook

Kitchen cart to store AF, Instant Pot, etc.

Tabbed very large binder to store house info,

Warranties, special recipes, etc.

( include a supply of plastic sleeves )

Case of wine if they enjoy it:white /red /both

( include an opener, a foil cutter, an

ice bucket ( with stand option ), neck

ring to catch drips )

Set of wine glasses: red / white / both

First 3 make a nice package; last 3 also if they like wine or have folks over.

The binder will come in handy when something goes wrong with appliances or the house. Having all the supplies on hand makes it easier to stay on top of things...especially if they both work. If they can’t get to it, tell them to toss the tags, receipts, warranties into a box and you will organize it for them.

Re: I need help gift shopping please

dex — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:54:52 GMT

@Chicagosuburbangirl@They are not wealthy but they are very careful shoppers and buy what they need when sales come along.I don’t think they would be excited at their age for a donation in their name although I know that they are kind and wouldn’t mind that.

Re: I need help gift shopping please

dex — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:59:38 GMT

@jlkz@I like the kitchen cart idea.They have a tiny kitchen but they cook all of their meals.They like to cook large batches to freeze and always wish for more counter space.My son says they need a house with a bigger than apartment sized kitchen but his wife says not for another 10 years.

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lolakimono — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:11:10 GMT

@dex

Do they have a food saver or vacuum sealer?

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jackthebear — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:18:18 GMT

Ask them what they want

they will say nothing

then them a check

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GCR18 — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:21:03 GMT

A year of free car washes

car detailing

Matching flannel pj's

A kerig

Travel mugs w/certificate to favorite coffee shop

Certificate for full house carpet cleaning

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Mona_L — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:29:44 GMT

Perfect gift .... a QVC GIFT CERTIFICATE. (Now, you're done!)

Re: I need help gift shopping please

Sooner — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:35:41 GMT

@dex wrote:
My son and his wife.They are young but just recently married and have all household items that they need from the combination of two homes and wedding gifts.My sons wife is 30 and a girly girl.She sells a makeup and skincare line so that is out.She is an accountant if that helps.She is also an animal lover.My son 32 is an office worker too.He loves to fish but has a lot of fishing things.Last year we bought them an instant pot and a small freezer....things they asked for but this year they don’t have a list.

Be safe! Don't get them stuff they don't want or need. I'd suggest a small gift of a nice pair of houseshoes, robe or something like that that isn't so size specific, a cute change purse or fancy keychain and a NICE gift card! For him the same, something he loves (fishing stuff) and a gift card.

That way it's a personal gift that is small and fun and cash to buy what they want. Especially since you don't know the wife well.

To me when you make a donation in someone's name it says "You don't deserve a gift". I don't care what you have or don't have, everyone deserves a little gift now and then.

Re: I need help gift shopping please

Scorpio1971 — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:39:56 GMT

@dex wrote:
@jlkz@I like the kitchen cart idea.They have a tiny kitchen but they cook all of their meals.They like to cook large batches to freeze and always wish for more counter space.My son says they need a house with a bigger than apartment sized kitchen but his wife says not for another 10 years.

A Food Saver and even include an extra supply of various sized bags to last a while would help them with this. Especially if they are freezing things, and they probably do not have a large freezer in an apartment, so to put things into solid plastic type containers would use more space in the freezer if they are not completely filled, a Food Saver would allow them to customize each size bag and save space in the freezer!

Re: I need help gift shopping please

dex — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:08:28 GMT

@lolakimono

they don’t have a food saver ...excellent idea as they make ahead meals all of the time.

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ECBG — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:14:03 GMT

Research a dinner delivery service in their area and gift them with some weekend dinners.

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ShowMe — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:24:14 GMT

How about a criss-cross paper shredder. The Q is showing a Royal today......FREE SHIPPING,,,,,TODAY.

i have one, and use it a lot.

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Kitlynn — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:41:29 GMT

It sounds like they are both business people career wise so maybe a nice gift card to a clothing store or even a shoe store.

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QueenDanceALot — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 17:07:12 GMT

I really like the experience gift idea.

If they have a favorite restaurant maybe a gift certificate for that, attached to a lovely bottle of wine (if they like wine, of course!)

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Fressa — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 17:15:22 GMT

I have two thoughts: First: home security. Do they have a "ring doorbell" or Mr. Beams indoor/outdoor security lights? These are simple to install and work well.

Second: I'm assuming they are on different shifts, etc. so dinner is a "rush"--what about an air fryer and already prepared food that can be air fried?