Useful Christmas Gifts

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't have a lot of disposable income. Here are things I would love to receive:

Ticketmaster gift card
Annual subscription to a streaming service
Yeti tumbler
Pyrex food storage containers
Nice, basic tool box
Luxurious sheet set
High quality towels
Portable phone charger
Knife set

Oh. the tool box is a great gift for someone in the young 20s—I got one and was like “this is exactly what I didn’t know I needed.” For towels. the lands end pima cotton ones are really nice and always go on sale 40% or 50% off this time of year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Heated vest! Love mine.

My husband got one of these in a gift exchange once and TBH it’s kind of life changing amazing - the thing you didn’t know existed but needed

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Anonymous wrote:There are lots of lists for people who “have everything” but I have several adults who I buy Christmas gifts for who aren’t well off. They aren’t destitute, and giving cash or gift cards is not appropriate. But I want to give things that are genuinely useful. In the past I’ve done fleeces, water bottles, calendars, etc. I don’t know them well enough to know exactly what they might need at a given moment. A few have dietary restrictions so I’m looking for some non-food gifts. Any good, general ideas? I spend about $50 per person or $100 per couple. Appreciate any suggestions!

The best buy ever: heated mattress pad. My feet are never cold and there are dual controls and I can be as warm as I want.

OP, please do not buy this for a woman in peri/menopause, lol.

Uh, speaking as someone who fits this demographic and has a heated mattress pad, I love mine! I also strongly prefer to sleep cool, but am often freezing in the house. They have timers, so I set mine to head up 30 minutes before going to bed. It's nice and warm when I get in, then shuts off.

I would love this so much but my husband would hate it. I was almost wishing for hot flashes in menopause. I have always been cold and now it seems like menopause is making it much worse — feels like painful ice packs on my lower extremities. I’ve seen like four different doctors and no one can say anything other than maybe it’s a weird version of raynaud’s and I should just keep warm.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Another gift I loved was a boxed assortment of nice greeting cards, along with stamps and a nice pen.

https://www.amazon.com/Hallmark-Occasion-Handmade-Organizer-Birthday/dp/B079J9NQVM/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gM9BXz1u0CXWdjU8mtZJYkZ9oGJPF0wY2eLhivFeyW5y606E_d0ZXdsA3MatQzdP1gd431yKyJnbemTJOO6cpLguxruvqWeY32oCXqMJie3jFKq-PEUGvpUl_EaazLluASbMm4_NBCRsFaM9GtuGROiirE27PaF4CUlYK_k-DE1G6fQgZB3XEORNlIsGRFYp8EYnVd9tbfqCDxh0kF7z4JzCHts0iLk-1QzHp5XIFAcNQwi0tGwLaXqLpwFNvtSaZdIbzKkY0AJZFP3Y5GB2h8ubGPqkIzlBEGqpXtad6Uw.IJKhcsOeKWtW2YMMxbqLLVVNjfvjpE1zGe0l_Omkjh4&dib_tag=se&hvadid=694005656327&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9190075&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=11456959610913476774--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11456959610913476774&hvtargid=kwd-444082559661&hydadcr=11310_13307366&keywords=amazon%2Bboxed%2Bgreeting%2Bcards&qid=1730068578&sr=8-5&th=1

Did you receive this gift in 1991?

It’s a good gift for elderly. My mom still sends cars and makes my sister in law take her out to CVS to buy them. At some point she had an assorted pack and it was great. I think she got it through some school fundraiser my kids did and used them for years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's what's gone over well for older guys: smart wool socks, nice insulated leather work gloves (for yard work and outdoor home projects), sweatshirt with his favorite team logo.

These are great ideas

I always ask for smart wool anything from family members who ask - last forever and can be a range of prices for whatever they want to spend on me

[Anonymous]

We gave my MIL a monthly English muffin delivery from Wolferman’s Bakery and think it could have been the best gift I’ve ever given

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are lots of lists for people who “have everything” but I have several adults who I buy Christmas gifts for who aren’t well off. They aren’t destitute, and giving cash or gift cards is not appropriate. But I want to give things that are genuinely useful. In the past I’ve done fleeces, water bottles, calendars, etc. I don’t know them well enough to know exactly what they might need at a given moment. A few have dietary restrictions so I’m looking for some non-food gifts. Any good, general ideas? I spend about $50 per person or $100 per couple. Appreciate any suggestions!

Please try to be more inclusive OP.

It’s holiday gifts.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Another gift I loved was a boxed assortment of nice greeting cards, along with stamps and a nice pen.

https://www.amazon.com/Hallmark-Occasion-Handmade-Organizer-Birthday/dp/B079J9NQVM/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gM9BXz1u0CXWdjU8mtZJYkZ9oGJPF0wY2eLhivFeyW5y606E_d0ZXdsA3MatQzdP1gd431yKyJnbemTJOO6cpLguxruvqWeY32oCXqMJie3jFKq-PEUGvpUl_EaazLluASbMm4_NBCRsFaM9GtuGROiirE27PaF4CUlYK_k-DE1G6fQgZB3XEORNlIsGRFYp8EYnVd9tbfqCDxh0kF7z4JzCHts0iLk-1QzHp5XIFAcNQwi0tGwLaXqLpwFNvtSaZdIbzKkY0AJZFP3Y5GB2h8ubGPqkIzlBEGqpXtad6Uw.IJKhcsOeKWtW2YMMxbqLLVVNjfvjpE1zGe0l_Omkjh4&dib_tag=se&hvadid=694005656327&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9190075&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=11456959610913476774--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11456959610913476774&hvtargid=kwd-444082559661&hydadcr=11310_13307366&keywords=amazon%2Bboxed%2Bgreeting%2Bcards&qid=1730068578&sr=8-5&th=1

Did you receive this gift in 1991?

It’s a good gift for elderly. My mom still sends cars and makes my sister in law take her out to CVS to buy them. At some point she had an assorted pack and it was great. I think she got it through some school fundraiser my kids did and used them for years.

I had a set like this too. It's fun receiving a physical card in the mail.

[Anonymous]

If they are grandparents or have a connection with your kids, things with the kids pictures on it:

Portable phone charger with kids pictures on it
Calendar with kids pictures
Photo book with family pictures
Framed pictures of kids
socks with kids pictures on them

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are lots of lists for people who “have everything” but I have several adults who I buy Christmas gifts for who aren’t well off. They aren’t destitute, and giving cash or gift cards is not appropriate. But I want to give things that are genuinely useful. In the past I’ve done fleeces, water bottles, calendars, etc. I don’t know them well enough to know exactly what they might need at a given moment. A few have dietary restrictions so I’m looking for some non-food gifts. Any good, general ideas? I spend about $50 per person or $100 per couple. Appreciate any suggestions!

The best buy ever: heated mattress pad. My feet are never cold and there are dual controls and I can be as warm as I want.

OP, please do not buy this for a woman in peri/menopause, lol.

Uh, speaking as someone who fits this demographic and has a heated mattress pad, I love mine! I also strongly prefer to sleep cool, but am often freezing in the house. They have timers, so I set mine to head up 30 minutes before going to bed. It's nice and warm when I get in, then shuts off.

I would love this so much but my husband would hate it. I was almost wishing for hot flashes in menopause. I have always been cold and now it seems like menopause is making it much worse — feels like painful ice packs on my lower extremities. I’ve seen like four different doctors and no one can say anything other than maybe it’s a weird version of raynaud’s and I should just keep warm.

Here's an option that might work for you: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MSYL2JK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AJ85PD1N8TJCR&psc=1

[Anonymous]

silk eye mask,
silk pillowcases,
phone charger with team logo,
house socks with grippers on bottom,
mirror vanity tray for bed or bathroom,
marble or wood lazy susan for bathroom or kitchen,
reading pillow for bed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If they are grandparents or have a connection with your kids, things with the kids pictures on it:

Portable phone charger with kids pictures on it
Calendar with kids pictures
Photo book with family pictures
Framed pictures of kids
socks with kids pictures on them

My grandma really liked the personalized calendar she got from her niece. Kid pics for every month.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are lots of lists for people who “have everything” but I have several adults who I buy Christmas gifts for who aren’t well off. They aren’t destitute, and giving cash or gift cards is not appropriate. But I want to give things that are genuinely useful. In the past I’ve done fleeces, water bottles, calendars, etc. I don’t know them well enough to know exactly what they might need at a given moment. A few have dietary restrictions so I’m looking for some non-food gifts. Any good, general ideas? I spend about $50 per person or $100 per couple. Appreciate any suggestions!

The best buy ever: heated mattress pad. My feet are never cold and there are dual controls and I can be as warm as I want.

OP, please do not buy this for a woman in peri/menopause, lol.

Uh, speaking as someone who fits this demographic and has a heated mattress pad, I love mine! I also strongly prefer to sleep cool, but am often freezing in the house. They have timers, so I set mine to head up 30 minutes before going to bed. It's nice and warm when I get in, then shuts off.

I would love this so much but my husband would hate it. I was almost wishing for hot flashes in menopause. I have always been cold and now it seems like menopause is making it much worse — feels like painful ice packs on my lower extremities. I’ve seen like four different doctors and no one can say anything other than maybe it’s a weird version of raynaud’s and I should just keep warm.

They have separate controls on each side of the bed! Ask for one for Christmas!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another gift I loved was a boxed assortment of nice greeting cards, along with stamps and a nice pen.

https://www.amazon.com/Hallmark-Occasion-Handmade-Organizer-Birthday/dp/B079J9NQVM/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gM9BXz1u0CXWdjU8mtZJYkZ9oGJPF0wY2eLhivFeyW5y606E_d0ZXdsA3MatQzdP1gd431yKyJnbemTJOO6cpLguxruvqWeY32oCXqMJie3jFKq-PEUGvpUl_EaazLluASbMm4_NBCRsFaM9GtuGROiirE27PaF4CUlYK_k-DE1G6fQgZB3XEORNlIsGRFYp8EYnVd9tbfqCDxh0kF7z4JzCHts0iLk-1QzHp5XIFAcNQwi0tGwLaXqLpwFNvtSaZdIbzKkY0AJZFP3Y5GB2h8ubGPqkIzlBEGqpXtad6Uw.IJKhcsOeKWtW2YMMxbqLLVVNjfvjpE1zGe0l_Omkjh4&dib_tag=se&hvadid=694005656327&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9190075&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=11456959610913476774--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11456959610913476774&hvtargid=kwd-444082559661&hydadcr=11310_13307366&keywords=amazon%2Bboxed%2Bgreeting%2Bcards&qid=1730068578&sr=8-5&th=1

Did you receive this gift in 1991?

Ha, no, I received it last year.

Am I elderly? I am 57. I still send cards in the mail. Birthday, graduation, and (sadly, more and more) "Thinking of you" for those in ill health or condolence cards.

Do you not send cards? Just emails or texts? How old are you?

What about if someone's mom dies... nothing in the mail to them? What do you do instead - send a text? That feels very impersonal to me. But again, perhaps I am elderly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A heated throw has been well-received by everyone.

Link?

Brookstone heated throw.