What did you buy for Christmas?

DGqueen17 · #1 12-17-2004, 10:20 PM

I got my mom a cordless phone, a calendar, hot rollers, Rachael Ray cookbooks, and cinnamon candles.

I got my dad a screwdriver and a drill and my mom picked out the rest.

I got my sister a Spongebob light.

My boy doesn't want a present from me.

My friends are getting a drink at the bar tonight.

SSS1365 · #2 12-17-2004, 11:06 PM

I gave my parents a coffee maker that makes the coffee directly into two travel mugs.

I got Mr. SSS several little things, plus a big gift of an authentic Joe Namath jersey (he's a big New York Jets fan).

I'm going shopping tomorrow for the in-laws... not really sure what to get them yet.

PhoenixAzul · #3 12-18-2004, 02:09 AM

Mr PhoenixAzul to be (someday) is getting: An awesome argyle tie, Superdrag- Headtrip in Every Key, some nice Aveda shaving stuff, a nice wallet, and I'm knitting him a scarf.

PhoenixMom is getting a snoopy puzzle, a handblown glass ornament from the Columbus Museum, a pressed leaf bookmark, a santa ornament.

PhoenixDad is getting a Tempurpedic Pillow

PhoenixBrother is getting a spiffy set of letters

Brother's GF is getting a cool fork necklace, some hot cocoa mix, a reindeer ornament, a violet bookmark, and a scarf.

Mom of Mr. PhoenixAzul tbs is getting a spiffy candle snuffer and a candle holder and some votives.

Dad of Mr. PhoenixAzul tbs is getting a diabetic goodie bag.

Optimist Prime · #4 12-18-2004, 02:41 AM

Mom=couple DVDs/book called The Gospel of Magdelne"
Dad=DVD and book about civil war
(biological) brother- dodgeball dvd
grandmommy=Chanel No. 5
roomate_ ciggarette roling machine

AOIIalum · #5 12-18-2004, 08:54 AM

DH already got 2 of those Sharper Image air purifiers. He's also getting an expansion card for the mp3 player, season 1 of Home Improvement (from the rugrats), a big ole sheet of plywood, and this to put on top of the big ole sheet of plywood: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=UTF8&v=glance

Rugrats are getting all sorts of stuff. Big gifts this year include a 1.5 GB mp3 player (for #1), Knights Kingdom Lego Castle extravaganza (for #2), Lemony Snicket Game Boy Advance SP package (for #3).

My mom is getting one of these http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...Search&feat=sr
once they come off of backorder

MIL is getting a Pampered Chef mini-cookbook and stuff from the PC Simple Additions line.

FIL is getting this really cool adjustable cordless screwdriver set and an extra bit set to match.

Niece 1 is getting some kiddie CDs. Niece 2 is getting two of those My Little Pony dolls.

Nephews 1 & 2 each got a set of Yu Gi Oh cards. Nephew #3 is getting a box of 2004 Football cards (his newest passion).

aephi alum · #6 12-18-2004, 12:41 PM

My husband and I got a DVR for each other.

My parents are getting a DVD player and a DVD of Casablanca.

My mother-in-law is getting a Palm Pilot (combo birthday/holiday gift by her request).

My father-in-law is getting a custom-printed sweatshirt that he wanted.

There are a few friends we still have to buy for.

GeekyPenguin · #7 12-18-2004, 02:29 PM

I got my mom a sweater from GAP that she mentioned she really liked and we couldn't find it in her size anywhere so I had them special order it, and I always put chocolates and fun little things in her stocking because she never gets anything good for herself to put in it.

I've been trying to find non-insulated leather gloves for my dad forever, so if my mom didn't find those yet, then I guess I'm just getting him a crapload of nuts from one of the speciality stores because he loves them - he never wants anything.

My mom usually picks out the presents I give my aunt and my grandpa - I'm superbroke from law school apps this year so I'm guessing I'll be finding out what those are when I wrap presents once I'm home.

I got my boyfriend a bunch of little things he's mentioned he wanted - I HATE giving guys presents in new relationships, normally I am an awesome presentgiver but the first one is so awkward.

mu_agd · #8 12-18-2004, 04:14 PM

nothing. i don't celebrate christmas.

lifesaver · #9 12-18-2004, 05:11 PM

Nothing yet.

Wont do any shopping till tuesday or so. Just cant get into the holiday spirit till a few days before.

AOcutiePi4ever · #10 12-18-2004, 05:31 PM

what i'm giving--

mom: i made her a scrapbook of our family and my brother and my childhood. it rocks if i do say so myself.

dad: a giftcard to harley davidson and starbucks

brother: a belt and the Used cd.

xbf turned friend: a really old record he wanted i cant remember the name of, livebirds?? and a belt buckle

roomie: a nameplate plaque i painted for above her door woot

#11 12-18-2004, 06:19 PM

Mama OTW: a check for next month's mortgage (I had to save a whole crapload of bar tips for that one)

Stepdad OTW: the game ball from 2003's UH vs. Fresno State game signed by the not-BF. I was going to get him just any other ball, but I knew that the game ball from that upset game would make him happy.

Cousin OTW: David & Goliath shirts and a gift certificate to CPK

Nephew (the youngest one): the not-BF's old practice jersey and tickets to the Hawaii Bowl

Niece (the eldest one): Sephora gift card (she's so damn prissy and picky)

Not-BF: don't know yet. Probably won't know until Xmas Eve. Thinking about getting him a nice money clip.

My beer wenches: I'm putting together little gift bags filled with stuff they always ask me while we're on shift (except for the last one): gum, breathmints, Listerine strips, blotting paper, lighters, chapstick, a small mirror, and $5 Jamba Juice cards.

The kids: Giftcards to Borders, GameStop, and Tower Records

AGDee · #12 12-18-2004, 07:22 PM

Mom: Bought her a computer last summer and it is her Christmas present and birthday present for like two years. Regardless, my kids picked up some cute things at Secret Santa Shop and we're making her a holiday sweatshirt.

Dad: He has banned me from buying him gifts anymore. He says he has too much stuff and I should save my money for car repairs. That was easy! Sent him the kids' school pictures, framed.

Brother: Pistons championship ornament, Seinfeld Seasons 1-3

Daughter: too much stuff to remember! New computer monitor, cd player/boom box, cordless phone that matches her purple room, SIMS 2, bracelet, Ella Enchanted (I bought her too much, eeek! Some will end up for her birthday I think cuz I think I got her more than I got my son...)

Son: 3 PS2 games: Jak and Daxter, Final Fantasy X, Madden 2004. Stratego, Lasar Radar Challenge Xtreme, oh crap, I don't remember! ETA: an electric train set, That means I didn't get too much for my daughter in comparison.. phew!

Family gifts from Santa: Harry Potter POA DVD, Shrek 2 DVD, Shrek 2 PS2 game, Monopoly (that way the kids don't fight over those things that everybody enjoys)

Kids' teachers: Starbucks gift certificates (I usually do Borders but traffic near the mall today was YIKES!)

Co-worker: Silly man sent me a year's subscription to Oprah magazine so I had to come up with something. He's really into brewing his own beer so I sent him a gift certificate to homebrewheaven.com

Off to make my last batch of cookies so I can take the neighbors their annual tins of cookies!

Dee

AWJDZ · #13 12-18-2004, 09:45 PM

mom- lands end outfit and new baking pans (the silicon type)
dad- stud finder/laser level and blue collar comdey tour dvd
brother- north face fleece and chappell show dvd
bbf- new tailgating koozie, sweater from banana republic and wine glasses
bbf #2 and family- ornament, tailgating beer koozies, scarf and gloves and a Lilly dress for her new little girl
the rest of the gang- wine glasses or beer koozies
The Robertson family- hand painted popcorn bowl, set of koozies, and old navy fleeces for the 3 girls (biggest black friday purchase-$10 a piece!)

finished up dad's shopping for mom and mom's stocking today...I AM FINISHED!!! its a good feeling...now I can enjoy the rest of the week!

kddani · #14 12-18-2004, 10:16 PM

Not a ton of shopping to do this year:

Dad- a couple dress shirts, a Craftsman giftcard (dad's bday is the 31st!)

Mom- red leather gloves that she's wanted forever

Brother- Simpsons Season One DVD, something else yet to be bought

Roomie- a gift set from express that i really want for myself

The very recent made former mrkddani- a mercedes keychain that he wanted. However, he is no longer mrkddani so kddani will be selling said keychain on ebay!

The new mrkddani (um, as of today, yeah, quick change over, lol, but i've known him for over 2 years)- totally not sure. Might pick him up a little something, just because, we'll see.

Wish i had more people to shop for, don't really do gifts for the extended family.

Sent out a buttload of christmas cards though!

#15 12-18-2004, 10:18 PM

I'm going to buy kddani that paddle she always wanted. Decoupage and everything.