Description : What do you think is the best and cheapest unisex gift for xmas?
Last Answer : I say a mug or a picture frame. Or how about a subscription to the NRA?
Description : If you had one, when are you taking down your Xmas tree this year?
Last Answer : I aim loosely for New Year's Day, but my absolute deadline is January 6th, Old Christmas. My tree never goes up more than two weeks ahead, so it'll last a while. I'm so sorry you had an unhappy ... make things feel worse because you are out of sorts and they rub it in. Here's to a better 2022.
Description : When do/did you put up the xmas tree in your home?
Last Answer : I usually do it the weekend after our American Thanksgiving (it’s ours; you can’t have it!). I was earlier than usual this year in having it ready for my granddaughter’s inspection on Thanksgiving. Let’s split the difference and call it late November ;-)
Description : What is the Xmas present that you have ever put most thought into?
Last Answer : I always put thought into presents for people I care about. This year, my son's father passed away (a few weeks ago). The loss is so shocking, so sudden, and we are devastated. His dad was very much a ... in a way he will flourish. So I got him a dream catcher. I want him to live his dreams now.
Description : Are any of your christmas presents opened the night before xmas or do you wait for the big day itself?
Last Answer : We always are allowed to open one present Christmas eve and the rest Christmas day :)
Description : Would posting a Xmas wish list on Facebook be tacky or useful?
Last Answer : Probably a bit of both.
Description : How do you deal with an unwanted Xmas present?
Last Answer : A card with no money.
Description : How much does a real, small Xmas tree cost?
Last Answer : 20 bucks?
Description : Kids are getting a Wii for xmas can you recommend some fun family games for ages 6, 8, & 10 for me to check out?
Last Answer : I’ve heard great things about Lego Star Wars (from 6 – 40+)
Description : What should I get my grandmother for xmas?
Last Answer : Get her a photo frame and load it up with family photos. Or a Kindle and an Amazon gift card.
Description : If you could spend what you wanted on Christmas who would get the most expensive gift and what would it be?
Last Answer : Myself and forever how damn much it would cost me to buy a completely souped up Shelby GT 500, or a nuke (or a dozen), or a Saleen S7, or an island, etc.
Description : How many holiday cards did you receive this year (Dec 2011)?
Last Answer : Just a few. I don’t send them anymore so I don’t get many. As far as I’m concerned it’s an outdated tradition. That’s what Facebook and internet is for.
Description : What have been your favorite gifts to give, and your favorite gifts to receive?
Last Answer : My favorite gifts to give are when the recipient has no idea I was going to get them a gift! For example, yesterday I gave my colleague a portable french press from Peet's - she's an avid ... machine was taken away. She was completely surprised and its a gift that everyone will be able to enjoy.
Description : What kind of gardening gift can I get for my grandmother for xmas?
Last Answer : Can you get her a gift certificate for some heavy labor provided by a teen-ager? All good gardening grandmas like someone else to dig and carry heavy rocks. Usually the local HS can find you someone. ... past twenty years. I get them at the beginning of 11th grade and lose them when they graduate.
Description : Did you buy a gift for yourself this year?
Last Answer : A nice set of kitchen knives. I haven’t had the pleasure in years. Each time I got a new set my daughter would lose them, use them as lockpicks and screwdrivers, or, maybe I don’t want to know what happened to the others. The set I bought are nothing expensive, but nice.
Description : Have you ever known an adult who expected, almost to the point of demanding, a gift for Christmas?
Last Answer : That’s crazy. Christmas is for kiddos anyway. Some people are just shameless and self centered…
Description : Have you ever felt anxious about giving a gift?
Last Answer : Yes, but I figured out why, and eliminated the nasty people from my gift-giving list. My mother and one of my sisters were always critical of gifts I gave them, and were sarcastic and ... newlywed, @longgone, and let the secret gifts become a beloved tradition instead of an indicator of angst.
Description : Fishing for ideas - what would YOU like as a gift?
Last Answer : 2 plastic Tupperware type pie storage/transport containers.
Description : Are there any general purpose gift cards that are a good value?
Last Answer : Good to know about the bank cards. I think I would give her cash.
Description : [Fluff time] Is a lousy Christmas gift with a possible use would be as worse as a lousy one with no plausible use?
Last Answer : A kayak? Dude where the hell do you come up with these examples lol.
Description : What are your thoughts regarding gift giving and receiving?
Last Answer : answer:Do you prefer impractical gift? Nope. I prefer practical gifts, but anything can do me fine as long as they are gifts. That is, you can give me anything, but if I am to choose I will choose ... long as they are gifts, they are valuable. I may give anyone anything, but I never give my gifts.
Description : What are some good gift ideas for A 4 year old boy.
Last Answer : Buy him some books; balance his reading skills with video games. Crayons, water colors, pastels and drawing paper to work on his creative skills.
Description : Care to share a gift-giving flop?
Last Answer : How about a gift-giving funny? Once upon a time, when the kids were little, we used to wrap presents in newspaper rather than wasting $ on actual wrapping paper. We often used the colorful funny section of ... dancer at Jezebels. I laughed till I cried! ♥ I still have that gift wrap in my buffet.
Description : I need gift ideas for a family Christmas gift exchange. A unisex gift with a 50 dollar cap. Ideas?
Last Answer : answer:You could make up a gift basket with a theme. For example, if they're coffee drinkers, you could do various coffees (or teas) with a fancy or funny mug, or teapot and various teas and a tea ... put it in a basket, put some celophane on it and a pretty ribbon, make it look professional.
Description : Any Secret Santa gift ideas?
Last Answer : Chocolate.
Description : Is gift giving an obligation?
Last Answer : I just remembered my trips to the food bank… every food item was expired and I really loved then meat or name brand juice was handed out… I think that the next time I go shopping that I will give some name brand coke and money for chicken thighs.
Description : Anyone here not buy into the whole crazy gift giving thing at Christmas?
Last Answer : Oh, I don’t want to. But the kids….you just can’t let them down. But I’m trying to make it as easy as possible on myself.
Description : Is it cheating to buy the same gift for more than one child on your Christmas list?
Last Answer : answer:I don't think giving duplicate gifts would be cheating. It's just a little lazy. But with fifteen grandkids to keep track of, I doubt anyone would blame you. I probably wouldn't give every kid ... should check out Steve Spangler or maybe Think Geek for the older kids. Have fun! Don't stress!
Description : What did you have to do to convince your "Santa" to give you that expensive gift this year? lol?
Last Answer : answer:at my house, I am the Santa one of the girls showed me how she could take an entire ball park frank in her mouth, in a suggestive manner
Description : What gift do you plan to exchange, and what will you get in place of it?
Last Answer : Gifts do not “beg questions”. They RAISE questions. Also, since I do not get gifts, I have nothing to exchange.
Description : What do you give someone who always gives you money or a gift card?
Last Answer : answer:Why not simply ask him? Money is, of course, fungible. That is one of the problems with the holidays today here.
Description : Can you help me with gift ideas?
Last Answer : Can I adopt you as my son! loll You seem like a great thoughtful guy. You could ask for a donation to a charity you really like. Or something that is needed for the whole family.
Description : Do you celebrate gift exchanges or the holidays earlier than the date on the calendar?
Last Answer : No. I need as much time as I can get to be ready for such things.
Description : Am I wrong for feeling negatively about the agreement made regarding Christmas gift exchange? (details inside)
Last Answer : I think it is natural to feel a little “blah” when a beloved tradition changes. From the description you’ve given, I get the impression that this is a smart move (financially, as you stated), so it may be necessary… but I think it’s okay to not be thrilled about it.
Description : Do you have any interesting ideas for gift wrapping?
Last Answer : I dislike the idea of expensive disposable wrapping paper. I often use new dish towels as wrapping or for large, odd-shaped or cumbersome items, newspapers. It can then be re-re-used as kindling for the wood-burning stove.
Description : Dear Jellies, any brilliant ideas for a Christmas gift for my husband?
Last Answer : answer:Power tools, BJ vouchers or a cool gadget. The webiste http://www.thinkgeek.com has some cool toys if he is a gadget man.
Description : Would you be willing to give a cash gift to a charity in someone elses name instead of buying them a gift?
Last Answer : answer:We used to “plant trees in Israel” in lieu of a gift. The person honoured would get a certificate from the JNF saying a tree (or trees) had been planted in your honour by… Here
Description : What are good Christmas gift ideas for my father?
Last Answer : I have no point of reference… Mine wants nothing, likes nothing, and enjoys nothing. So… He wouldn’t enjoy oxygen if he couldn’t breathe.
Description : Odd/Funny/Weird/Rude birthday or Christmas gift?
Last Answer : Butt plugs.
Description : What should 5 y/o daughter get/make for dad's Christmas gift?
Last Answer : how bout an ornament?
Description : I'm looking for a christmas gift for my mum, any ideas ?
Last Answer : Mmm.. maybe a great photo of you ?
Description : What was your Christmas gift that got away?
Last Answer : world peace
Description : What's a good 'travel gift' for Christmas this year?
Last Answer : How about a few CD’s of her favorite music?
Description : What is a good christmas gift for a friend?
Last Answer : Give us some information about her personality and we can help, but for now all I can say is be creative and unique…if she likes that kind of stuff.
Description : What gift do you want for Christmas, but you know you won't get?
Last Answer : I want a f’n pony! and I will keep saying this until I get one XD
Description : How would you rate yourself at gift wrapping?
Last Answer : I would have to say I am fine if the package is a normal shape maybe a 6 there. But if it is at all odd then a 2.
Description : I'm tapping the collective for creative gift ideas! What's a great generic family gift?
Last Answer : Panini grill
Description : Parents: How do you work out Christmas gift giving with your kids?
Last Answer : We only celebrate New Year’s and the kids get gifts that night, wrapped.
Description : I need help from knowledgeable car people about a gift for my boyfriend.
Last Answer : Does he have an emergency kit, jumper cables, duct tape, etc already?
Description : Would an E-Cigarette make a good Christmas gift for a smoker?
Last Answer : Depending if the smoker wants to quit, you might be spending a lot of money for naught. Also, all e-cigs are different; I've heard some have nicotine, some e-cigs have cartridges that are not easily ... if they would want one for x-mas? Or try to hint around to see if they would appreciate one.