Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 11:32     Subject: Re:Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Bombas socks


Don't do this to people. Overpriced junk.


Agreed. They fall apart in a season.


What, really? I have wanted Bombas for years, I’m glad I heard this before giving in to the marketing hype! TY!


No they don’t! They are the best. Maybe PP is very hard on her socks?!


I had one pair get a hole after two washes. I called and got a refund for those. They were nice about it. Two other pairs fell apart after a year but not with a lot of use. I am still a sucker and bought a pair this week. They have some fun designs and I like being cozy.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 11:32     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Anonymous wrote:This reminds me of the year my dad gifted my grandmother a fire extinguisher for Christmas. It was for her kitchen and she had a small in-home daycare. He was so damn proud of himself for thinking of something so practical, but when she opened it she was pissed.

haha.. my friend's s/o gave her an ironing board cover for her bday. He said he recalled she complained about her current one so he thought this would be a great practical gift. She was not impressed.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 11:16     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Will the bidet lovers please post links to the bidets they recommend?
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 11:11     Subject: Re:Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
A cute and cozy and big (big enough for 2+ people to snuggle) throw blanket
Nice reusable grocery bags
Nice kitchen implements like especially measuring spoons/cups, the oxo peeler previously mentioned, big spoons, spatulas, nice knives, nice scissors
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 11:07     Subject: Re:Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Anonymous wrote:Sock rings! You never have to hunt for the second sock. Great stocking stuffer.


I have never had a problem w losing a sock/never found myself hunting for socks; this would be useless to me.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 11:07     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A bidet


I would love one of these, especially if it warms the water; bonus points if it blows warm air to dry.

I thought bidets would be gross, but I *love* mine. It has warm water, but it takes a while to get the water warm unless someone's just had a warm shower and there's warm water already in the pipes. Doesn't have a dryer, though, but that's ok. I use so much less toilet paper. I try to hold it until I can use my bidet. I miss it when I travel.

Mine also has a woman's wash, and I love it after s3x. DD just started her period and wants one in her bathroom. We got one for xmas for her. I wish I had one when I still had my period; I'm now in menopause.

I think it's a great gift, but it does mean that the recipient has to install it. Some are more difficult than others.


Which bidet do you have?
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 11:06     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I hate all of these ideas. My parents or MIL have given us most of them and we have returned or donated their bomba socks, first aid kits, decorative crap, bidets and a lot of other suggestions I see here. We are adults. We have first aid kits. We will NEVER use a bidet. I don’t want those overpriced socks.

Know the person you are buying for. A practical gift I’d use is a case of toilet paper, method cleaning spray, tooth paste… something consumable that the family goes through a lot. Please don’t clutter my house with stuff you think I need.


You’ll never use a bidet? Gross. How do you properly clean yourself? Dry tissue doesn’t clean it all!!!!


By taking multiple showers a day like most people? How can you clean only part of yourself and call yourself clean?? Gross.


You are nasty - that’s why you have crusty skidmarked undies.


People who don’t use water or wipes are gross


People who use wipes have dark souls. You're destroying the environment! Just buy a spray bottle of Clorox and use a reusable cloth you disgusting person.


You shouldn’t wipe your a*% w Clorox, moron.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 10:56     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A bidet


I would love one of these, especially if it warms the water; bonus points if it blows warm air to dry.

I thought bidets would be gross, but I *love* mine. It has warm water, but it takes a while to get the water warm unless someone's just had a warm shower and there's warm water already in the pipes. Doesn't have a dryer, though, but that's ok. I use so much less toilet paper. I try to hold it until I can use my bidet. I miss it when I travel.

Mine also has a woman's wash, and I love it after s3x. DD just started her period and wants one in her bathroom. We got one for xmas for her. I wish I had one when I still had my period; I'm now in menopause.

I think it's a great gift, but it does mean that the recipient has to install it. Some are more difficult than others.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 10:35     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Anonymous wrote:Portable car battery charger. Eye massager goggles. My dd got me one and we all use it when our head hurts.

Ooohhh.. can you recommend one?
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 10:34     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
I know this may not be for everyone, but for those who are as concerned with protecting PII (personally identifiable information) as my husband, the Guard Your ID products were a big hit with my husband. It has cut down tremendously on his shredding.

https://plus-america.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAj_CrBhD-ARIsAIiMxT-r2ddUDATCuc-_jM0HfYyQzYOA_xglkfCpUpr3dmmOV6_4zopzbQIaAg0zEALw_wcB
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 10:24     Subject: Re:Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous[b wrote:]A portable/runs on car lighter (or wherever they call that now) tire inflater. Perfect to top off tires whenever needed without having to find an air pump at a gas station and can do bike tires too. [/b]

A Pinch Provision kit- has actually come in handy multiple times. Cute enough to feel like a treat while still being practical.


I got one of these for DH this year. He is going to love it.


I really want to like these but I can get everything at CVS.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 10:15     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When my brother and his family moved into a new house I gave them flashlights and batteries. Two huge flashlights, and one for each of the kids for their bedrooms. In a weird coincidence, their power went out the night after I gave them. Thank goodness I gave batteries too!


Love this.
Any kind of random household tools and supplies.



When I'm stuck for ideas, I wander the isles of Ace Hardware.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 10:12     Subject: Re:Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Sock rings! You never have to hunt for the second sock. Great stocking stuffer.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 09:40     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Felco pruners

Charcuterie board

Cashmere blanket

High end Headphones or AirPods

High end kitchen knife

Ring doorbell/cameras
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2023 09:02     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate
Gold/Silver bars and coins

I don't need anything but if you have to buy me something and don't want to give me cash $$$, then kindly give me bullion.