Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 09:19     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

Anonymous wrote:A tool kit, with one of those inter changable screwdrivers where you can change the head (phillips, regular, and different sizes of each).

I got one for college graduation and though of great. But i still have it and use it 30 years later.


I had one of these in the kitchen drawer for the longest time and it was great. Now it has walked off somewhere and I occasionally miss it. I think this would make a great gift, especially for a young person living in a small apartment or dorm.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 08:40     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

A tool kit, with one of those inter changable screwdrivers where you can change the head (phillips, regular, and different sizes of each).

I got one for college graduation and though of great. But i still have it and use it 30 years later.
Anonymous
Post 12/12/2023 06:52     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

Battery organizer! We got one as a gift and both DH and I comment on how great it is multiple times a year.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 23:41     Subject: Re:Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

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?!
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 22:02     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A really nice pair of heavy-duty scissors.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiss-10-in-Heavy-Duty-Titanium-Coated-Tradesmen-Shears-CW10TM/313487663?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25T-025_001_HAND_TOOLS-NA-Multi-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-Hand_Tools&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25T-025_001_HAND_TOOLS-NA-Multi-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-Hand_Tools-71700000113231510--&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1KfbwaOIgwMVZO7jBx2i_ACrEAQYASABEgKyq_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


One year I did a pair of kitchen shears (you can usually get the Wusthof or Henckels ones on sale for under 20 dollars on black friday at Macy's etc.) for the office gift exchange and they were frequently stolen.


With everybody shopping online these days, a box cutter is also a very practical gift. I keep one by the door just for Amazon boxes!


Yes, we call it “the tool.” We have one upstairs and one downstairs and give them as gifts.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 21:48     Subject: Re:Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

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!


I’m surprised! This hasn’t been my experience. I’ve had the same few pairs for at least 4 years and they’re still going strong. And I have a few pairs of toddler Bombas that have made it through 3 kids. Maybe the quality has gone downhill as they’ve gotten bigger.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 21:45     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A really nice pair of heavy-duty scissors.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wiss-10-in-Heavy-Duty-Titanium-Coated-Tradesmen-Shears-CW10TM/313487663?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25T-025_001_HAND_TOOLS-NA-Multi-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-Hand_Tools&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D25T-025_001_HAND_TOOLS-NA-Multi-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-Hand_Tools-71700000113231510--&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1KfbwaOIgwMVZO7jBx2i_ACrEAQYASABEgKyq_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


One year I did a pair of kitchen shears (you can usually get the Wusthof or Henckels ones on sale for under 20 dollars on black friday at Macy's etc.) for the office gift exchange and they were frequently stolen.


With everybody shopping online these days, a box cutter is also a very practical gift. I keep one by the door just for Amazon boxes!
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 21:44     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

I would appreciate

Nice leather belt
Nice gel pens and a fancy writing pad
Notecards with my initials
Nice welcome mat
Fancy napkins for powder room in a silver tray
Fancy hairbrush
Nice hand soap
Fancy bath gel
Leather zip pouch
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 21:43     Subject: Re:Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

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!
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 21:42     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:REALLY good towels. This is one of the most appreciated gifts I’ve given. They get used every day and bring a little luxury!


Any suggestions on where to buy? Or where yours came from?


Macys! I don’t remember the specific brand, sorry. I went to the store and felt allll the towels and picked the softest, thickest ones. I bought white because they’re bleachable.

When I was shopping, many sites recommended Frontgate towels. I wanted to be able to touch so I didn’t go that route.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 21:38     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Roll of stamps


My dad gives everyone a roll of quarters for their car. Sure most parking meters have an app now but its still helpful in a pinch!


Love this!
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 21:15     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

Influenced by the fact I need another one but: a cutting board.

Also, grocery store gift cards, shampoo (if you know the kind they like), pay for cleaners if they can’t afford it themselves.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 21:11     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

A tire pump that plugs into your auxiliary power outlet--it's nice when the weather changes and the tires get low.

Goal zero charger--if you keep it charged, you can use it to keep your devices charged when the power goes out.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 20:10     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I got this idea on here recently -- have someone's car detailed.


My ILs gets our car detailed when they visit. They borrow our car when they are here but before they leave - they get our car detailed, fluids checked and replenished, and leave a full tank of gas for us. We are very lucky.


Indeed you are! Wanna trade ILs haha.
Anonymous
Post 12/11/2023 20:08     Subject: Extremely practical gifts most people would appreciate

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Tile or airtag. I need one for my keys.


Doesn’t everyone has push button start by now? I don’t touch my keys for months at a time.


Maybe she means the key fob? But yeah, she could easily mean house keys.