Christmas Shopping...your suggestions will be welcomed.?

Question

I'm asking for help, because I'm now 77 and no longer able to get out of my home to do my own shopping, so I have to reply on my Home Carers helping me.

What Christmas present do you suggest I buy for my:

a) Niece and her husband and their daughter aged 8 and son aged 3.
b) My Nephew and his wife and his daughter aged 11.
c) My Nephew and his wife, his son aged 3, his stepson aged 10 and his step daughter aged 12.
d) My brother and his wife.
e) My other brother and his wife.
f) My three female cousins and their husbands.
g) My Home Carers (1 Male and 1 Female).
h) My friends - 3 ladies and 2 gentlemen.
i) My next door lady neighbour.
j) My cousin's daughter and her husband and new baby.
k) And finally my best friends for the past 56 years (Mr & Mrs)?

Your help will be genuinely appreciated.

Answer 1

a - hows about something like a family pass to the zoo or something to that effect? It would have the potential to be a nice family day out that Im sure they would appreciate.
b- something similar
c - something similar!
d - tickets to a show - or a voucher for a restaurant
e - same
f- same
g- nice bottle of perfume for her - aftershave for him
h - for the ladies - maybe a soap set or something similar and for the men - a shirt or jumper?
i - an ornament or something perfumey - depending on her age
j - why not something aimed at the new arrival - some nice picture frames for them and a cuddly toy for the baby
k - either a meal voucher - or something for the house?
Its hard to help you without a budget - but hopefully you might get some inspiration from these suggestions!

Answer 2

hi there, i think some people have been a bit rude to you , although your question is rather challenging, i think that the suggestions of gift vouchers tokens etc, is a good idea but i am guessing your friends are the same age as you who may be in the same predicament with getting out and about which would mean they might find them a bit of a pain to spend. They're many places you can do your xmas shopping online the majority of highstreet shops offer this service, which one you choose will depend on your budget . couples who live together would appreciate a small gift for their house, children are ok with vouchers. ladies like chocolate, wine, or perfumes, have a look at these websites to help you more , goodluck!!

Answer 3

Sorry I can't give answers for all your relatives but for the younger tech savvy ones how about phone chargers? There's USB phone chargers for those who use laptop computers, and wind up types, both have multiple phone adaptors and make a great present and are cheep. If you've pictures of those your buying presents for, you'll find a lot of really good ideas on photobox, I've found their delivery's are super fast. Some companies offer a gift wrapping service, this could cut down on shopping and wrapping.

Answer 4

I think gift certificates are the greatest. You can get them for department stores, restaurants and services: you don't have to spend a lot of money but you can show them you care, especially if you know they like a certain restaurant or store. Kids love McDonald's certificates.

Also you can buy just a general gift certificate on line that the person can choose where they want to spend the certificate.

Personally, I love Target gift certificates:

http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/page.jsp?title=corporate_giftcards
http://www.giveanything.com/?gclid=CKHAv8fUqIgCFTA8FQodhgOe7A
http://www.giftcertificates.com/personalindex.cfm?ggkey=gift%20certificate%20certificate&gclid=COPJmLTUqIgCFSRyUAodfFEiOg

Also, a great gift is homemade cookies, sweets or something you made yourself. There are thousands of ideas for things you can make and at reasonable prices.

OR

You can do your shopping on Ebay (the on line place) you can ask the sellers of the items if they will mail direct to the person you are gifting. Do this in advance. Most of the people will be happy to ship to another address for you.

Also:

I love sending people food gifts from Harry & David, Hickory Farms or Figi's

http://www.harryanddavid.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BECHomePageView?storeId=10051&catalogId=10002&langId=-1

http://www.hickoryfarms.com/welcome.asp?wtl_adcampaign=Google,CPC

http://www.figis.com/

Food is always a much appreciated gift anytime.

Answer 5

this is my honest opinion, hear me out!!! xmas isn't about giving it is recieving spending time with those you love!!!!! my twin grandaughter died last year on xmas eve and she was only 6 years old her mother who is my daughter backed up out of the driveway in a suburban and din't see her she ran her over........... i think letters a through f and letter j should be given nothing they should cherish the time they have left with you that is a gift in itself!!!!!!!! and letter g the care givers you could give the man money to pick something for the lady a gift certificate to a salon is always a treat or a massage would be delightful.and the lady could get a certificate for the man perhaps a sporting goods store or maybe he likes to golf she must know alittle about him im sure they work closely with you!!! same goes for the neighbor lady a gift certficate to a salon or a restraunt is always a treat and money well spent... also for the 3 lady and 2 men freinds a certficate to dine out never goes to waste and when you are on your own it is hard to cook for one or two for that matter and then ypu have your dear friend for 55 years how truly wonderful and lucky you are that is priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i dont know what kind of money you are looking to spend but i would choose something memorable for them maybe they admire something you already have in your house or you could give them a catered dinner to there home there are companys that would deliver and set everything up for them, perhaps you could hire a cleaning service for them for a one time deal or longer you can not take matierial things with you when you go,spend your money on a vacation or dining live for the moment you never know if it will be your last! Joni

Answer 6

I love this site: http://www.swisscolony.com/home.jsp

Everyone loves food and they have a wonderful variety, many without extra shipping and handling.

I love sending the breakfast ones, this way on Christmas, all the recipients can have a nice gourmet breakfast cooked at home.

For the kids and babies, get Toys R Us gift cards. For the babies, Mom and Dad can pick what they need, the older kids can use it for what they want.

One stop and one phone call and your Christmas shopping is done. Call this number 1-800-544-9036 and I think they can send you a catalogue.

My very fussy brother and his wife say this is the best gift I have ever gotten them.

Answer 7

Keylo, respect your elders your rude f*cker! I would suggest tokens to be honest, then they can go and buy what they like, not very original but saves all the hassle. Or if you have a credit card shop for stuff on line.

Answer 8

in a word...Vouchers for somewhere like Argos or Boots, they can get twice as much after Christmas too in the sales.

I stopped buying christmas presents the last few years I was in the UK and stuck with vouchers, and got more positive feedback about these, I used to make up a small gift bag, with little goodies in like silly socks or gloves, chocolates and other tiny goodies, with the vouchers inside....personal and useful

Answer 9

first of all i don't think of ninety% of the human beings would believe who he's or became, and does not look after what he had to assert. it really is that if he got here in human type. The very last God, might want to not get all the human beings to hearken to him. for lots of them did not care what he had to assert. Sorry. take care dave

Answer 10

I have started to use a site called www.doghouse.co.uk - it has loads of unusal gifts on it, some very creative ideas and "how-did-they-think-of-that" moments- I found it for my fiancees birthday and they have a really wide variety of stuff on it,