I can't think of anything to give my bf's parent's for Christmas. I asked him and of course, he was absolutely no help. The roommate said give the Mom some candles and be done with it. But.. then I leave the Dad out. And.. if you were the one being left out.. you wouldn't like that. I would say your feelings would be hurt be he is not a very nice man.. so he probably doesn't feel. So I was thinking.. GIFT CARD! to walmart.. but then I am informed "They hate Walmart" So.. then what do I do? They don't go out.. they don't really like eachother? And he has 3 brothers.. a 5 year old that I have to get something b/c it's Christmas and he'll be like "Where's my present" in that lil' sweet kid voice.. and a 9th grader that I can shoot w/a decent shirt. The eldest, is like 22 and doesn't wear anything but John Deer stuff.. who I rarely speak to. So what do I do? What do I buy?

12/13/2005 4:06:24 PM

why would anyone think a gift card to walmart is a good gift period?

12/13/2005 4:07:05 PM

b/c its easy when you see them maybe once a month and they are very hard people to please. then they could get gas, food, or whatever the hell else they wanted. plus, i live in a small town.. it's all we have.

12/13/2005 4:09:30 PM

You're 18 years old and not married so therefore why do you feel the need to get them anything? Getting a whole family Christmas presents is something married couples do and I'm pretty sure his family doesn't expect you to get them anything and would feel kind of wierd if you do.

12/13/2005 4:12:33 PM

my parents told me if anyone asked what they wanted for christmas, giftcards to lowes, target, eating places, blockbuster, etc... were always appreciated.
and my mother loves those yankee candles..she'd be satisfied getting a large one of those...

for the bro who loves john deere, go to cracker barrel. they always have a bunch of john deere clothing/ merchandise.

12/13/2005 4:12:57 PM

ok, go to marshalls or tjmaxx and save some $$:

mom - they have tons of nice lotions, bath salts, linen spray, etc.

dad - they carry lots of random gadgets like flashlight/radios, golf stuff, tie racks, etc. also have cologne.

little kid - they carry toys. legos are a good bet.

9th grader - gift card to some music store

22 year old - go to a john deere dealor and get him a shirt or hat

OR get mom and dad together one of those popcorn package things at wal-mart (tub, candy, popcorn, etc.)

[Edited on December 13, 2005 at 4:17 PM. Reason : er]

12/13/2005 4:15:45 PM

where I am from and how I was reared, you always buy.. not because you are supposed to but because you want to. I love giving presents.. I have bought waaay too many as it is.. but still.. and I know I am not obligated in getting them something.. but I want to. And I'm not 18 and this isn't some petty relationship.

12/13/2005 4:16:05 PM

I'd say a gift card to a nice restaurant or something that was for both of them. I remember the first year that I bought for my husband's parents (then my boyfriend), I got them a cute set of breakfast dishes that came with coffee and cereal. It was like $50 and they loved it.

12/13/2005 4:17:13 PM

probably 19 - and probably is

12/13/2005 4:17:14 PM

the john deer stuff is so overrated.. they have a farm.. so john deer gives them free stuff.. they should when you pay that much for those dang tractors. his daddy just had a heart attack so he isn't supposed to be doing all that much around the house... not like he does anyway.. that's why he has 4 boys to do..

12/13/2005 4:17:36 PM

just because you are relationshiply challenged doesn't mean other people are. maybe you should stop being so pessimistic and your chances might increase.

the rest. card is a good idea but they hate going places together.. it's sad.. really sad.

12/13/2005 4:18:52 PM

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"where I am from and how I was reared"

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"Favorite Quote : GIT 'R DONE! "

12/13/2005 4:19:10 PM

something from http://www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com/index.asp?UID=2005120810421894 for the parents (i have a 5% discount code at home if you want it)

[Edited on December 13, 2005 at 4:21 PM. Reason : i sent my best friends' parents a cute gift basket for around 25]

12/13/2005 4:20:43 PM

awl, that is soo sweet. thank you. not many people from raleigh seem to be that nice. hope you have a wonderful day

12/13/2005 4:22:17 PM

All that and she's a racist folks...

12/13/2005 4:23:06 PM

it's pride not prejudice sweetheart.. are you a yankee?

12/13/2005 4:23:43 PM

awl?


[Edited on December 13, 2005 at 4:25 PM. Reason : ]

12/13/2005 4:24:05 PM

yankee? no, sweetie, Southern born and bred.

I just don't feel the need to take pride in slavery. Explain how it's not prejudice?

12/13/2005 4:25:58 PM

there is nothing about slavery in anything I have said my dear. so don't go around making assumptions about me.. I appreciate it.

12/13/2005 4:27:24 PM

what are they?!

12/13/2005 4:27:54 PM

first of all
there is nothing wrong with being a yankee

and i just get my boyfriend's family a card every year.
he has 4 siblings and there is no way i can afford to get presents for them
if i were to get something for the whole family, it would be food, simply because that is something everyone can enjoy. this year i might bake them a cake, or make them cookies and some snack mix.

12/13/2005 4:28:22 PM

"If the South would've won... we would've had it made." -

What does that mean, sweetie?

12/13/2005 4:29:40 PM

ok time to go to work.. no more arguin erudite.. neither one of our beliefs (if they are either contrasting) are the topic of discussion.

And I didn't say anything was wrong w/yankees.. my sis' bf is a yankee.

12/13/2005 4:29:43 PM

oh good lord people. she just wants to get her bf's family a gift. instead of passing judgement on other aspects of her life, just answer her question... or don't. it isn't hard. make another thread for bashing her beliefs and shit

12/13/2005 4:31:00 PM

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"no more arguin erudite.. neither one of our beliefs (if they are either contrasting) are the topic of discussion."

English?

Queti, if I put racist pictures in my gallery with the title "it pretty much says it all" I would be ready to defend my stupid, redneck, white-trash beliefs.

[Edited on December 13, 2005 at 4:33 PM. Reason : []

12/13/2005 4:31:35 PM

12/13/2005 4:31:49 PM

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12/13/2005 4:35:07 PM

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12/13/2005 4:36:47 PM

12/13/2005 4:38:57 PM

Seriously, why did you post in this thread Queti?

12/13/2005 4:39:55 PM

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[Edited on December 13, 2005 at 4:40 PM. Reason : ]

12/13/2005 4:40:02 PM

12/13/2005 4:50:44 PM

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"Seriously, why did you post in this thread Queti?"

because you people can't answer a fucking question without bashing the poster (chit chat, its ok of course). i mean really. get off your high horse and answer her question or at least make a new topic instead of ruining the original.


*don't take this to mean i am supporting the poster's accused beliefs.



[Edited on December 13, 2005 at 4:55 PM. Reason : i swear some people are morons... and i'm through with this shit]

12/13/2005 4:53:52 PM

I would spend some time in the kitchen and make up a gift basket of goodies that everyone can enjoy.

12/13/2005 7:14:15 PM

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"what are they?!"

those are awls

12/13/2005 7:18:46 PM

Loddy doddy
We love to party

[Edited on December 13, 2005 at 7:29 PM. Reason : .]

12/13/2005 7:26:20 PM

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"why would anyone think a gift card to walmart is a good gift period?"

I guess Queen Latifah's mother missed the memo. Sorry sounds like a tough decision. Given that the dad is grumpy just don't get him anything. He will probably get mad that you got him smthg in the first place (thats how my dad can be). So just get the mom a gift and the little ones

12/13/2005 7:28:29 PM

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"why would anyone think a gift card to walmart is a good gift period?"

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You should get them a small gift card to a nice restaurant (which means "not fast food") and/or just offer to watch the little kid one night for them so they can go out.

I don't think you're responsible to get anyone else anything other than candy, seeing as how you've been dating for under a year.

12/13/2005 8:17:44 PM

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHahHAHAHAHHAH OMFG



*breathes*




AHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHa



GIFT CARD TO WALMART





AAHHAHAHHAHAHAH

holy shit I can't breathe.

12/13/2005 8:47:49 PM

I made my ex's family a gift with a fleece blanket, nice chocolates, candies, toys for the kids, and things they could share as a family (such as fruit) and put it all in a nice non-christmas-y basket that could be reused.


http://www.renaissancechocolatier.com
Come see me at my work. Chocolates are a nice gift.

12/13/2005 9:51:02 PM

thank you to the people that have actually thrown some ideas out there.. I greatly appreciate it

12/14/2005 12:08:12 AM

grandkids

12/14/2005 12:28:22 AM

I would go with the food options! Get some cute plastic tubs (you can often get those at Wal-Mart during Christmas in seasonal housewares for under $3 each) and fill them up with homemade goodies. Personal favorites:

1) Those chocolate dipped peanut butter balls.
2) Chocolate covered pretzels - dip the pretzels yourself, rods or twists...if you have a chance before you leave Raleigh, swing by AC Moore and get some mint chocolate flavored candy melts and use those to dip the chocolate in. They may also carry the candy melts in Wal-Mart in the cake decorating (both seasonal and in crafts).
3) Sausage balls...though you have to get those back to the fridge!
4) Cookies - you can go basic (slice and bake) or go crazy with the cookie cutters and decorations.

If your bf knows anything about his family's food preferences (ie, one sibling really loves M&Ms) label the gifts for each person based on that. Otherwise, just give as a whole. I've never heard of anyone complaining about recieving baked goods!

12/14/2005 12:54:24 AM

why the fuck is anyone actually giving this racist idiot helpful advice?

get that rebel flag shit out of here

-ZiP!-

12/14/2005 1:32:19 AM

sharper image gift card!@

12/14/2005 2:26:15 AM

the confederate flag is not a racist symbol. some people incorrectly view it as one, but that is their problem.

12/14/2005 2:30:17 AM

It amuses me how many Southerners paste the Confederate flag everywhere in honor of their "Rebel Pride". Maybe they have forgetten that THE SOUTH LOST THE WAR!! PASTING THE REBEL FLAG EVERYWHERE WILL NOT CHANGE THAT!! AND THEY DIDN'T JUST LOSE; THEY WERE CRUSHED UTTERLY BY THE NORTH. COMPLETE DEVASTATION. SO BASICALLY WHAT YOU ARE CELEBRATING IS BEING LOSERS, BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE WHO LOSE ARE! I'm seriously considering making Confederate flag bumper sticker that has the words "YOU LOST" in big white letters ( or whatever shows up best). I especially love going to West Virginia and seeing the Rebel flag because most people up there are ignorant of the fact that the West Virginia broke away from Virginia for the sole reason of not wanting to be in the Confederacy (they wanted to stay in the Union, I guess they realized it was doomed to failure).

SHERMAN=PWNAGE

12/14/2005 3:20:34 AM

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"a 5 year old that I have to get something b/c it's Christmas and he'll be like "Where's my present" in that lil' sweet kid voice.. "

Tell him it's in the fireplace where all the other ungrateful kids are burning.
You shouldn't have to get anyone anything. I realize that life isn't so easy, and people are selfish, but you shouldn't feel obligated to get these people anything. Especially if this is just your boyfriend. Unless you and this guy are picking out rings, I seriously wouldn't let it ruin my holidays. Hell, I'm married and I'm not flipping out over what to get my in-laws.

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"where I am from and how I was reared, you always buy.. not because you are supposed to but because you want to. "

You can't force someone to want to do something. I want to give presents to everyone in my family, too. But I also want to pay my bills at the end of the month without bouncing a check.

12/14/2005 4:47:41 AM

is a christmas present really that big a deal A. they prob. wont remember what you got them in a couple of months anyways and B. are they getting you something?

12/14/2005 4:52:25 AM

My parents got a decorative star shaped box filled with all sorts of candy. It probably cost less than 20 dollars in all, but it was simple, thoughtful, and she wasn't trying to overly impress anyone.

12/14/2005 8:13:53 AM