standard issue 'reserve' presents...

[pamplemoose77]

hmm, that sounds kinda military-ish.. but i don't mean it that way....

i like to have christmas gifts on hand for the people that surprise me with a gift... you know, some kind of generic gift that's already wrapped and easy to just pull out when you get that unexpected gift... but i'm going braindead this year on what to buy

any ideas? i'm tempted to buy a bunch of Starbucks giftsets to have on reserve, but do you think people will think that's lame since i work there now?

[MWC]

I love the "Method" brand stuff at Target. You could combine a candle with a nice hand soap and heaven knows what else for a nice little reserve or hostess gift.

[MWC]

Or just have lots of extra bottles of a good Tequila ready to go! Never any waste there ... whether you give them away or not

[Doggiemom]

yes...Target does have nice little gift sets...chocolate, spices, coffees, teas. I'm tempted to buy it for myself!

[NorthMinnesota]

Since I am a scrapbook person I love cute albums, frames, etc. I also like candles and ornaments. My girls would love to get items from Starbucks! Not lame at all!

[Dallas91]

Originally Posted by pamplemoose77

i'm tempted to buy a bunch of Starbucks giftsets to have on reserve, but do you think people will think that's lame since i work there now?

I don't think that's lame at all. If the people you gift those presents to truly appreciate coffee and you think would like Starbucks, then I'm sure it would be appreciated. Will they think, "oh, they work there so they probably got a deal?" , yes, probably, but shame on that. I mean, it SHOULD be about the spirit of wanting to give a gift and the gracious reception of one.
My brother in law is a regional manager for Pier 1. Think we get a lot of Pier 1 stuff? Heck yeah, but if you like it then great. They have nice stuff and he only gifts us with stuff he thinks we would like.

I think the only time I have though negative of a gift is when my other brother in law gave me a present of something (specific item) that he had borrowed from me months earlier. WTF? I just chalked it up to "he's a strange one".

[pamplemoose77]

Originally Posted by Dallas91

I don't think that's lame at all. If the people you gift those presents to truly appreciate coffee and you think would like Starbucks, then I'm sure it would be appreciated. Will they think, "oh, they work there so they probably got a deal?" , yes, probably, but shame on that. I mean, it SHOULD be about the spirit of wanting to give a gift and the gracious reception of one.

ok... that's what i was wondering.. if it would seem too "cheap" or something, but i think in general most of my friends like the ol' Star..

i haven't checked target yet.. i'll have to take a look there too!
and maybe buy some booze while i'm at it

[pamplemoose77]

Originally Posted by NorthMinnesota

Since I am a scrapbook person I love cute albums, frames, etc. I also like candles and ornaments. My girls would love to get items from Starbucks! Not lame at all!

i love getting frames too.. but i'm on frame overload right now... guess i've gotten lazy bout getting the girls' pics taken now that they're older.. shame on me!

[NorthMinnesota]

My in-laws are really hard to buy for. Last year we got them several types of coffee and "to go" mugs. They were thrilled!

[Buggirl]

I think good universal gifts to have on hand are all sorts of gourmet food items- local jams/jellies, chocolates, coffee, tea, etc. Then, if you have no one to give it to, you're justified in eating it yourself Thats also my theory when I buy 5 bags of my favorite candy at Halloween for the 3 kids that are actually going to show up at my door- wouldn't want to short change the kiddies

[Rissask]

I thought this thread was about wine.
I do the same thing...this year I bought a few pairs of those cushy 'house socks' made of that chenille type super soft material? They are great.

like these

In this climate I should add.

[SunKneeMarie]

Originally Posted by Rissask

I thought this thread was about wine.
I do the same thing...this year I bought a few pairs of those cushy 'house socks' made of that chenille type super soft material? They are great.

like these

In this climate I should add.

I guess not a lot of men on your "unexpected" list?

I have two pairs of those... love them with my flannel pj's... and yes it does get cool enough on occasion down here to wear that combo...

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

I guess not a lot of men on your "unexpected" list?

I have two pairs of those... love them with my flannel pj's... and yes it does get cool enough on occasion down here to wear that combo...

Nope, not many men....not since I got married anyway, just two- hubby and my Dad
...it's usually a girlfriend who, after not exchanging gifts for years decided to out of the blue start again without telling...why do people do that?

[Buggirl]

Originally Posted by Rissask

I thought this thread was about wine.
I do the same thing...this year I bought a few pairs of those cushy 'house socks' made of that chenille type super soft material? They are great.

like these

In this climate I should add.

Oh my gosh- I live in those socks! I have a pair in green, purple, black, and white. My husband's step-mom gave some to me for Christmas (a total angel- she bakes for us too) and I have been an addict ever since! They are sooooooo comfortable! (we take our winter clothing seriously in Maine)

[SunKneeMarie]

Originally Posted by Rissask

Nope, not many men....not since I got married anyway, just two- hubby and my Dad
...it's usually a girlfriend who, after not exchanging gifts for years decided to out of the blue start again without telling...why do people do that?

damn freakin' randomly generous people.