Christmas gift idea exchange thread

[Rocket Spud]

Post here to give inspiration to us posters who need ideas in buying gifts for the ones we love..

Okay, that's the PR bit out the way, i need to buy for my Dad, brother, sis-in-law, 2 y/o niece, baby nephew and my Grandad ... and i'm leaving it a bit late, especially as i've barely thought about it. I don't really know who they are and lack the patience to trawl through the internet in an effort to buy the appropriate presents.


So far i'm thinking this for my sis-in-law: yes, LED candles that change color and stuff. I reckon she'd like em


Okay, please share

[Rocket Spud]

Awesome.

Reckon there's a fair few of us in dire need here ... or it might just be us two!

[Caribou]

Maybe you could get your dad a cookbook as he seems to constantly bugger recipes up

[Rocket Spud]

It would be wasted on him, he likes to make his own creations. We have enough of those as it is anyway, no one uses them.

[incommunicado]

Did all my Christmas shopping whilst in the city this morning
got my brothers and myself each one of these http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2396547.htm

also on order for me http://www.tesco.com/direct/hudl2-8-..._back_in_stock

[Caribou]

Originally Posted by Rocket Spud

he likes to make his own creations.

Yes I know

[Rocket Spud]

^^ No way! He'd try to get it published!

Actually, on consideration, it's not a bad idea

[Rocket Spud]

Originally Posted by incommunicado

Did all my Christmas shopping whilst in the city this morning
got my brothers and myself each one of these http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2396547.htm

also on order for me http://www.tesco.com/direct/hudl2-8-..._back_in_stock

I would have bought the quadcoptor for my brother.. 5yrs ago, before he got a cat and two kids :/

[Caribou]

Rocket, if I was buying for you I'd buy you an electric pubis trimmer

[newbs16]

Such a good idea

[Rocket Spud]

I've got that one covered - however, i do badly need a nose hair trimmer

[Caribou]

Originally Posted by Rocket Spud

I've got that one covered - however, i do badly need a nose hair trimmer

[purplerose]

Those candles are a much safer alternative than regular candles I bet they will be be much appreciated

What about buying a nice photo frame and getting a picture put in ! I always feel grandparents really like gifts like this.

Perfume is also great and Places like "bodycare and home bargains" do cheap ones.

[purplerose]

Originally Posted by biscuits

^ ahahahahaha! I might get that for my Mum!


Has anyone seen any cute tea light candle holders?

Primark have the cutest candle holders they are in the shape of little stars and are only £1 each ! What a bargain.

Originally Posted by Solitaire

didn't really know what to get folk either, just went for chocolates all round, lynx gift sets for blokes, various other gift sets for sisters, niece and nephews partner, Lush has some nice gift sets in nice christmasy packaging, going to get couple of those for folk,

You can't go wrong with lush products they smell so darn good

[purplerose]

^ my dad had that ufo thing and it broke pretty quick :/

[Alf in Pog Form]

I'm going for the most ambitious Christmas I've ever had. I'm getting my parents a new TV. I've never gone for something so pricey before, but they are at home most of the time and the current TV is aging a bit. It's possible to get a really good one for around 400 quid too. I'm being generous and practical. They better like it

[purplerose]

^ Oooh very nice ! I bet your parents will really appreciate it! Especially when they get to watch all the rubbish Christmas programmes they put on Christmas Day on a new tv

[Alf in Pog Form]

Originally Posted by purplerose

^ Oooh very nice ! I bet your parents will really appreciate it! Especially when they get to watch all the rubbish Christmas programmes they put on Christmas Day on a new tv

That's seriously the main reason I've doubted the idea! What boring shite am I going to be stuck watching with them (now in full HD)?

[Rocket Spud]

That's super ambitious, David, i budget around £15-25 for each person - you've really pushed the boat out there

Anyone in desperate need, try here: http://www.findmeagift.co.uk/ - various stuff, easy navigation, any budget.

[purplerose]

Originally Posted by David Artensborrow

That's seriously the main reason I've doubted the idea! What boring shite am I going to be stuck watching with them (now in full HD)?

well maybe you should get them to throw in a dvd or three when buying the tv so you have something decent to watch

[Alf in Pog Form]

Originally Posted by Rocket Spud

That's super ambitious, David, i budget around £15-25 for each person - you've really pushed the boat out there

Anyone in desperate need, try here: http://www.findmeagift.co.uk/ - various stuff, easy navigation, any budget.

Well, my foolproof plan is to pay for most of it from my 100% garunteed gambling success I have coming up over the Christmas period .

C'MON YOU 10 CORNERS OR OVER BETS. CORNERS CORNERS CORNERS

Originally Posted by purplerose

well maybe you should get them to throw in a dvd or three when buying the tv so you have something decent to watch

I'm spending enough as it is lol. Then again, I'm blowing this much away I guess a couple boxsets won't hurt.

[Rocket Spud]

^ I've been corner counting ever since you had that win!

Okay, i'm looking at buying a cheap weekend getaway for my Dad and his gf, but aren't sure of the reliability of the site i'm currently looking into: has anyone any firsthand experience of this sort of gift?

[purplerose]

Originally Posted by David Artensborrow

Well, my foolproof plan is to pay for most of it from my 100% garunteed gambling success I have coming up over the Christmas period .

C'MON YOU 10 CORNERS OR OVER BETS. CORNERS CORNERS CORNERS



I'm spending enough as it is lol. Then again, I'm blowing this much away I guess a couple boxsets won't hurt.

yes I know you are I was hoping that the shop would throw some in to make sure you buy a tv