Spryte Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 We just arrived home from a trip, and this foldable backpack was very helpful for grocery runs and other shopping (we walked everywhere), if anyone needs another idea it’s on sale for $23: https://seatosummit.com/products/ultra-sil-day-pack?variant=39434845323437 I have an LED light kit for DH that integrates with our smart lights. DH likes that kind of thing. A leather bracelet with the kids’ names so they always travel with him. I am also tentatively planning a sweater, some slippers, and a new beanie. Waterproof sounds smart. He needs nice socks, too, so all of that might not happen, will see how I feel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 For my husband ~ I've been collecting candles from thrift stores throughout the year (particularly Root candles which are his favorites); I have a box of about twenty. The complete Secret Agent aka Danger Man (The Complete Series); a thrift store find. A sound machine to replace one that broke a few months ago; a thrift store find. A throw and a pillow from Red Bubble that both have a Korean theme. He is studying Korean. The Dune trilogy on Kindle. A micro-fleece skull cap. A mini milk chocolate Santa to decorate one of his packages. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Mine is getting: 2 wool blend long-sleeve shirts to try out wool dress socks that came as a free gift with the shirts (a 3 pack) a mini Tampa Bay Buccaneers football helmet, for his mini helmet shelf a bird watching monocle thing that should let him A - see "his" birds better, and B - take better pictures of them (he's started feeding the birds outside, attracting blue jays, woodpeckers, cardinals, assorted doves, finches, sparrows, etc., and the occasional actual crow, not grackle; he often laments that his phone camera doesn't zoom enough to get good pics) I don't know if the boys have other plans or not, and then his bday is in January, so for that we'll get him (possibly early, b/c he's been really bummed about the loss of the composting lately) a rotating, off the ground composting bin, so he can compost w/o worry about mice finding it (he's stopped lately, b/c he discovered a mouse in the pile, and wants to discourage it coming back by removing it's food source for now....). I'll probably toss some scratch off lottery tickets in his stocking, as he finds them fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 LEGO Luke’s Landspeeder, for the little boy in him the LEGO Skywalker Saga PS4 game to play with the kids, to bring out the child in all of them (almost 20, 18, and 16) a new set of OXO cookie scoops because he swears we had one (I think he’s right) but now none of us can find it a caddy for the family room to store the remotes and our reading glasses because I am forever after him for monopolizing our shared table with open reading glasses sprawled about, lol The Funko Ted Lasso game A Higher Call and The Boys in the Boat books Golf passes An applicator for butcher block oil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I should maybe get him a head lamp. I have one, and it’s very handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany1116 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 A massage gun and cologne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) This will sound odd, but my boyfriend is getting a nice, hand crafted, wood plant stand. LOL He pretty much buys himself whatever he wants, so it makes him hard to buy for. He also makes 3x the amount I do, so that makes our spending budget very different. Before we started dating, he saw a plant stand that he really liked at a local farmers market. He has carried the business card around for a while, showed me a picture on his phone of the stand, and mentioned it a few times. So, I ordered it for him for his entryway. He has been slowly upgrading his furniture with unique, craftsman quality items, so this will be a nice addition to his home. 🙂 Not a typical guy gift for Christmas, but I think he will be really happy. And it will definitely be unexpected HAHAHA! We have agreed to limit Christmas gifts for each other to about $100 and plan a yearly trip instead. We can't away right now, but will plan a trip in the spring instead. That will be our real gift to each other. Edited December 12, 2022 by Tap 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Kareni said: For my husband ~ I've been collecting candles from thrift stores throughout the year (particularly Root candles which are his favorites); I have a box of about twenty. The complete Secret Agent aka Danger Man (The Complete Series); a thrift store find. A sound machine to replace one that broke a few months ago; a thrift store find. A throw and a pillow from Red Bubble that both have a Korean theme. He is studying Korean. The Dune trilogy on Kindle. A micro-fleece skull cap. A mini milk chocolate Santa to decorate one of his packages. Regards, Kareni This list is so eclectic - you are a very thoughtful gift-giver. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alysee Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 For my husband's birthday on January 1st, I'm getting him slippers and some coffee. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 He has already received his which was an O scale Hershey Chocolate train set which he has been playing with all season and is currently on track under the tree. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 He sent me a link, I ordered it, I really don't know what it is lol. Some sort of DeWalt tool he's wanted. He is hard to buy for so this year we threatened him with "send gift ideas or we're getting you a mini cow'. It worked 🤣 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Eos said: This list is so eclectic - you are a very thoughtful gift-giver. How very kind, Eos! You've brightened my morning. Regards, Kareni 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Dh is getting a nice watch, an electric chain saw, and some new slippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I kept a list of a few things he mentioned wanting to get the last few months. A self healing cutting mat, desk calendar(its some I get him every year and just wrap and put under the tree for fun), a Thermal coffee mug, and a chair caddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 A new bike and a pair of hiking shoes. Just ordered them this morning. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keirin Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) We only do stockings so I tend to do more than I would if we were putting presents under the tree. I got my dh evergreen scented goat milk soap from etsy, a new rosary, the zelda game and watch, an Xbox game, a tile slim for his wallet, and this hot/cold foot roller massager. Edited December 13, 2022 by keirin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Added some new slippers to his stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 An expensive bike helmet that is supposed to offer better heard protection than the cheap-o helmet he currently wears, and it lights up! His bike commute is short, but he is our sole breadwinner, so I have a vested interest in protecting his noggin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Snow shoes. We don’t get snow here, but he likes to hike in the mountains where there is snow. Now he can do it in the winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 8:03 PM, Carol in Cal. said: A large print hymnal, which was just published and is awesome. A book about a couple that decides to live nomadically and gold pan all over California, a true story. He’s always got gold fever, and I was glad to run across this in an antique store. These both sound neat! Can you share specific titles please? On 12/10/2022 at 8:25 PM, Carol in Cal. said: Sleeper hit a few years back was a Sharper Image tiny little pinching iron. DH loves to wear heavy cotton shirts but hates the way the pocket flaps curl in the wash. With this clamping iron thingy he can fix that in the morning before work, really fast. I thought he might get a kick out of this, but actually he loves it. The right tool for the job, in spades. And maybe a link to this? On 12/10/2022 at 8:38 PM, marbel said: Wingspan Game, Bob Dylan's book The Philosophy of Song, some shaving soap (yearly gift), a sweater. And probably another book or two - throughout the year I buy books that seem interesting and then give them to whomever they seem fit for. ETA: historically he is very hard to buy for, but this year was just easy. Have you played wingspan yet? I’ve been eyeing it and wonder if it is good for just two players. On 12/11/2022 at 8:25 PM, TheReader said: a bird watching monocle thing that should let him A - see "his" birds better, and B - take better pictures of them (he's started feeding the birds outside, attracting blue jays, woodpeckers, cardinals, assorted doves, finches, sparrows, etc., and the occasional actual crow, not grackle; he often laments that his phone camera doesn't zoom enough to get good pics) Link for this? Such good ideas in this thread! I need to finish up my shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, Grace Hopper said: Have you played wingspan yet? I’ve been eyeing it and wonder if it is good for just two players. We haven't - I haven't given it to him yet! 😎 BUT on a different thread here I asked if it was good for 2 players and a few people said it was. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 16 minutes ago, Grace Hopper said: These both sound neat! Can you share specific titles please? And maybe a link to this? Have you played wingspan yet? I’ve been eyeing it and wonder if it is good for just two players. Link for this? Such good ideas in this thread! I need to finish up my shopping. This is the one I ended up with; I figured Smithsonian was a trustworthy brand and in my price range. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DQNTF4S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, marbel said: We haven't - I haven't given it to him yet! 😎 BUT on a different thread here I asked if it was good for 2 players and a few people said it was. I was eyeing Wingspan; do report back after! I wasn't sure if it seemed easy or hard to learn.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace Hopper Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, TheReader said: This is the one I ended up with; I figured Smithsonian was a trustworthy brand and in my price range. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DQNTF4S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks! I’ve had one on my wish list for a while and this one looks great! eta I have a really nice pair of Nikon binoculars but I really can’t digiscope with them. Being able to capture an image is very helpful for me in making sure I get a correct ID for my log. Edited December 17, 2022 by Grace Hopper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 My husband is getting (from me, from his mom, from the kids) New sweats New underwear New sneakers that look like dress shoes The book for the Catechism in a Year podcast. A front pocket wallet to replace the one he lost. A high quality stud finder with a case. A picture for the wall A bracelet some sentimental stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezyone Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) A ‘timepiece’. As far as I can tell, this is distinguished from a watch only by its price tag. Edited December 17, 2022 by Sneezyone 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 The stocking is filled with favorite snack foods. That is generally what we put in stockings. For the rest: Wool socks Weber Grill Light Some weird chargers he asked for. Odd that he didn't just buy those himself. A couple of fun t-shirts. A bottle of Maker's Mark Bourbon. Art of NASA book And something else that I've forgotten 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 My dh is impossible to buy for. Anything he needs (which isn’t really much) he will buy for himself. So this year I’m getting tix to the Met with an overnight in NYC and tix to a Boston University hockey game (his alma mater) with an overnight in Boston. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) Alright, I reformed and am now giving him: books, a personalized leather overnight bag (dS took his) a ski boot warmer (thanks, cold weather running gear thread contributors-I’m giving this to every skier in my life including DS and friends) and one or two very very nice Cashmere sweaters (half zip and not, to wear over his button downs) still think it’s absurd to wrap clothing but here we are. I might put all in the bag and add a bow and be done with it. Edited December 18, 2022 by madteaparty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Ooh, might add running gloves! Will check a couple places tomorrow. Can’t use Amazon bc he’ll see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: Ooh, might add running gloves! Will check a couple places tomorrow. Can’t use Amazon bc he’ll see it. You can set up your own Amazon login under "Amazon Household." It is the same prime account; account holders share the benefits but do not see each others' orders. https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GXULX24SE2RD7EXS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Dh's gifts are almost all related to making Team Usa (old guys division lol). He couldn't let Ds have all the fun. If things go well, they'll travel to Portugal in 2023, I think. A new chest protector Good luggage Hey Dudes to wear through the airport Something to carry his passport in Also, coffee I forgot he also requested new work pants, so I'll have to see if I can find any between now and Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 9:22 PM, Loowit said: . . . some hand soap with a set of dragon dice in it. I meant to come back to this thread to say thank you so much for mentioning this! I shot right over to Etsy and ordered soaps shaped like a dragon and a dragon's egg that each have D&D dice in them. My husband hosts his gaming group here most weeks, and I think he will enjoy having those soaps in the guest bathroom the gamers use. (In fact, I was thinking I might offer to re-decorate the whole bathroom in a D&D theme, since he's enjoying decorating assorted rooms in the house thematically.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 So far, I have not found "the" gift, but I have acquired or planned a few small things: the aforementioned dice-containing soaps. a tee-shirt saying something silly about 3D printing (his major hobby). an unfinished wooden tray I plan to paint to match the one I made for myself as a bathroom counter vanity tray. He commented when I finished mine that he would like something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 A Crokinole board case, so he can haul it around to friends' homes in safety and protection. An electric rechargeable lighter. Anti-fog glasses spray. And possibly chili crisp, an Asian condiment with fried chilis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 (edited) We began playing Disc Golf this year and have decided it is something we want to do more of. I bought DH a carrying case for his discs. He is also getting two new discs but he helped me pick those out as they are not really something someone else can select. I also ordered him a record from an artist he enjoys. Vinyl is rare for this artist so I'm excited I found one. He's also getting new wool socks for work as his are thinning from wear. Edited: I forgot I also purchased the new David Bowie song book and a book he loved from his childhood. Edited December 18, 2022 by Granny_Weatherwax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, Granny_Weatherwax said: We began playing Disc Golf this year and have decided it is something we want to do more of. I bought DH a carrying case for his discs. He is also getting two new discs but he helped me pick those out as they are not really something someone else can select. I also ordered him a record from an artist he enjoys. Vinyl is rare for this artist so I'm excited I found one. He's also getting new wool socks for work as his are thinning from wear. can you share a link to the carrying case? I would love to get one of my sons one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Kassia said: can you share a link to the carrying case? I would love to get one of my sons one. I got this one:Dynamic Discs Cadet Shoulder Disc Golf Bag We're new at it and only have the basic discs so I think this will do for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 On 12/11/2022 at 3:25 PM, ScoutTN said: bluetooth adapter for his car so he can play music or audiobooks from his phone. Would this allow you to access and play your Spotify library? (My car is a 2011 and doesn’t have all those capabilities built in). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 19 minutes ago, Indigo Blue said: Would this allow you to access and play your Spotify library? (My car is a 2011 and doesn’t have all those capabilities built in). I'm not the poster you asked, but I bought this bluetooth transmitter (link below) several months ago for our 10 year old vehicle, and it works great! And, yes, it works with Spotify, or any other audio app on my phone. Best 20 bucks we've spent in a LONG time! https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07533GYH2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 1 minute ago, TarynB said: I'm not the poster you asked, but I bought this bluetooth transmitter (link below) several months ago for our 10 year old vehicle, and it works great! And, yes, it works with Spotify, or any other audio app on my phone. Best 20 bucks we've spent in a LONG time! https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07533GYH2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 Amazon tells me I bought that 3 years ago and mine is still going strong as long as I don't touch it! If I touch it now it cuts out and then immediately reconnects. For $20, after 3 years, I'm ok with that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 55 minutes ago, Indigo Blue said: Would this allow you to access and play your Spotify library? (My car is a 2011 and doesn’t have all those capabilities built in). Yes. We only play from downloaded songs and playlists, not streaming, bc we don’t have unlimited data, but it will stream too. Our cars are 2006, 2010, and 2011. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 A Yeti coffee thermos. We had a special meal out last week 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Bombas wool socks Ticket to Ride - Nordic TTR is his favorite and I read many reviews that feel Nordic is the best version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 His own Spotify account/ profile 🙂 we got a hot tub this fall and that’s all of his gifts for at least the next 5 years, lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I got him and I tickets to watch a Bulls-Lakers game here in Chicago. We both really enjoy Cubs games but he keeps saying we won’t pay for Bulls or Bears games even though I know he would love to go to at least one. So, I splurged but he deserves it and it will be a lot of fun for the two of us! And he won’t be upset because it’s a gift and something he knows we will both enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I got him some jerky from the man crate website, some random popcorn seasonings, a back massager, and he'll get a new smoker but he's picking it, not me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Here is that large print hymnal: https://www.cph.org/p-35388-lutheran-service-book-large-print-edition.aspx?REName=&plk=0&Lk=0&rlk=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 On 12/18/2022 at 8:47 AM, Meriwether said: Dh's gifts are almost all related to making Team Usa (old guys division lol). He couldn't let Ds have all the fun. If things go well, they'll travel to Portugal in 2023, I think. A new chest protector Good luggage Hey Dudes to wear through the airport Something to carry his passport in Also, coffee I forgot he also requested new work pants, so I'll have to see if I can find any between now and Christmas. Congrats to them both! May I ask what sport? (chest protector makes me wonder if fencing...? DH and I fence as well, though not quite at that level yet!) Also, best wishes to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 7 hours ago, TheReader said: Congrats to them both! May I ask what sport? (chest protector makes me wonder if fencing...? DH and I fence as well, though not quite at that level yet!) Also, best wishes to them! It isn't as exciting as it sounds. My husband and most of the kids are in TKD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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