Christmas idea central - Go away jews and other pagans

Galt · 12-17-2002, 07:08 PM

So, I need some help. I have a week. No work, no classes, so ample time to shop. However, while I have in time, I lack in ideas.

I need to buy for two brothers, a sister-in-law, a sister, two parents (man and woman -- not like Sleeper's dad and his "roommate"), a godson/nephew (4), a neice (2), and a girlfriend of a few months. Luckily all my grandparents are dead, so I don't need to bother with them. So it runs the spectrum.

Anyone have some good ideas that their getting/gotten people the last few years, or maybe gifts you've gotten that were real good?

Don't make this an "I want" wishlist, as I'm sure Arpi will start that thread pretty soon in a futile attempt to steer the attention his way.

Sloatsburgh · 12-17-2002, 07:11 PM

Nephew of 4: Brio Train

Girlfriend: Pearl necklace

Kingpin · 12-17-2002, 07:12 PM

A digital camera would be a great idea. With all the Starbucks popping up, get someone an espresso maker, if they are into coffee. The Leapfrog stuff looks pretty good, affordable too. Gift certificate to the parents fave restaurant.

HedCold · 12-17-2002, 07:14 PM

maybe a watch with some cartoon character on it for your niece. they like that crap

Metalfan · 12-17-2002, 07:14 PM

Happy Chanukkah :thumbs-up:

Little Tykes stuff for the kids, or First Step toys are really durable and the kids usually tend to like them. Or, maybe a couple of videos.

Ronin · 12-17-2002, 07:24 PM

Quote:Luckily all my grandparents are dead

you are sick my friend..

At work, we had a grab bag. some of the popular gifts were:
digital tire gauge (Radio Shack)
Office Space DVD
New Clue game (new box and new cards and such)
Cool vases
Zen Garden
chocolates
shower radio
7 in 1 game

some other good stuff i saw in the store:
Those old hand held games with the red dots. I saw them at Target. These:Classic Football Game
I know you could go to target.com and shop by price. So if you know you only want to spend $10, you could look for a gift at that price. Here you go

Galt · 12-17-2002, 07:38 PM

Thanks so far. I'd probably be looking at around $50 a person while obviously spending more than that on my demonic asexual girlfriend.

LyricalGomez · 12-17-2002, 07:40 PM

If you want just small stocking stuffers buy those Simpsons talking watches they sell at Burger King, they are cheap but pretty cool, I got some for my 5 and 4 year old cousins

GonzoStyle · 12-18-2002, 02:25 AM

porn, everyone loves porn.

Goatweed · 12-18-2002, 02:27 AM

Preserved fetus in a jar - that's always a crowd pleaser.

GonzoStyle · 12-18-2002, 02:29 AM

Call alkey for that, supplies are limited.

Goatweed · 12-18-2002, 02:30 AM

:rofl:

GonzoStyle · 12-18-2002, 02:33 AM

While I am jewish I do buy xmas gifts for friends.

I'm getting some books for friends, the hogan book for my wrestling friend and the cobain journal for my music friend. Some dvd's and ps2 games since I get a discount on them now. Gift certificates never fail, no headaches involved let them get their own gifts.

Hybrid · 12-18-2002, 02:36 AM

where's my gift certificate for? :clueless:

Goatweed · 12-18-2002, 02:37 AM

I'm only buying for my mom, my bro, my wife and my grandparents - and I'm not spending all that much since the budget is kinda tight right now. I got my bro the Spiderman and the Half-Life series of games (PC - he's just getting into computer gaming). I'm gettin my mom a computer desk chair that she's been askin' for, plus Back to the Future on DVD. I haven't figured out anything for my grandparents yet, they're always the hardest - ditto for the wife, actually - I'll probably get her lingerie and perfume, try to keep it real simple since it's so close to the move and all.

Sweet Angel · 12-18-2002, 02:53 AM

Quote:godson/nephew (4)

They have a whole series of videos that my son loved at that age. "There goes a {firetruck, monster truck, motorcycle, dump truck, airplane, police car, etc}." Most of them come with a "bonus" hot-wheels type car. They explain all about the vehicle and have a fun, goofy guy who does informative and silly things.

Also, besides Brio trains, Thomas the Tank Engine is usually good for that age.

For the women: A basket of candles or lotions/bath stuff if they're into that sort of thing.

virgingrrl · 12-18-2002, 03:07 AM

books. hit up barnes and noble. books are good for everyone.

and for kids, toys or videos/dvd's

and a basket from the body shop for the ladies.

LyricalGomez · 12-18-2002, 03:10 AM

That last gift is guaranteed to get you laid

FAST FREDDY · 12-18-2002, 03:23 AM

The perfect $25 gift that EVERYONE loves!

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.toollogic.com/">http://www.toollogic.com/</a>

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I challenge anyone, to find someone, who doesnt like this gift.

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Hybrid · 12-18-2002, 03:25 AM

that's like the perfect weapon for a street fight. wow.