Tara3117 Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 I've been trying to figure out what to get my boyfriend's sister. Every time I ask him, he tells me not to bother get her anything (they aren't that close). Since that's not really an option I want to take, I'm kind of stumped. I've given her gifts in the past, so I feel like if I didn't this year, it would be weird. I hate giving gift cards. I don't really know what she's into except drinking. PLEASE HELP! Thanks in advance!!!
SuperMommy Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 Well, first off how much are you planning on spending? Most people don't clarify that and you get answers that are too high for your price range or below what you wanted to spend.
saturnboy01 Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 What are her interests? Does she collect anything?
saturnboy01 Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 You can always get a giftcard to her fav store? Giftcards are ALWAYS a good idea.
dealluvr Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 i would do a basket thing.at our craft store they have very fragrant candles for 3 dolars.you could add some sample size bath n body works stuff and maybe a gift card for a movie at blockbuster.find a very decorative basket or maybe just a painted busket at the craft store and stencil it yourself:greenappl
saturnboy01 Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 6pack..or 12 pack or 24 pack... Me and friends waiting in line for BB to open---> :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump:
sperdue Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 If they drink at home, the dvd pop culture 2 is on sale for $19 at wm. Seems like it would make a good drinking game. I know we have w/dvd scene it and it was a blast!
christmasangel Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 What about something from Bath and Body Works?
civicracinggirl7 Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 if she likes drinking, then try to find out what she prefers to drink (if you don't know already), and pay a visit to a local liquor store. there may be a holiday bottle or even some kind of gift set. or, you could always go with candles, b&bw, gift cards, etc.
musicmark Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 Dunno what she likes to drink, but if it's beer, she's probably drinking cheap swill at that age. In which case a 12-pack sampler of different styles of REAL BEER is a perfect gift. You may even open her eyes to a whole new world :) Saranac, Goose Island, and even Michelob have samplers readily available for $10-$15 at your local grocer that usually include types like Pale Ale, Hefeweizen, India Pale Ale, Oktoberfest, etc. I love getting these things for Christmas because I might find a new beer I like, and if not, well, it's not that hard to fight your way through 12 ounces just to get the 6% alcohol :) Not that I'm a serious homebrewer, what with my starter set from mrbeer.com (Target clearance after Xmas 2 years ago--75% off!) but I'm really pleased with the two gallons of hard cider I just bottled. Four dollars worth of cider, 75 cents worth of ale yeast, add two weeks, and get schnockered :) Maybe I need to warm up a thermos-ful to take to BB on Friday, huh?
Kandy Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/ccimg.catalogcity.com/210000/219800/219839/products/18858272.jpg shot dispenser?
Guest Deals4Me Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 hmm...a giftbasket with different types of alcohols would be nice, or even the beers fromaround the world at the World Market
alimfp Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 I know I am a bit different than most 22 year olds (I think?!), but I personally would not want alcohol as a gift. I do drink occasionally but it's not a gift I'd be happy to receive (I'd be happy about the thought and all, but not the gift so much.. that's me though). Anyway, if you don't know - try a gift card. It's not hard to find out what stores she shops at, so I'd go that route. I love GC's.
KimBauer Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 Smelly stuff.....soaps, candles, bath salts. How about a frame? Any favorite music or classic DVD's. What's her favorite sport team or her college alma mater, you can get clothes or knick knacks.
civicracinggirl7 Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 I know I am a bit different than most 22 year olds (I think?!), but I personally would not want alcohol as a gift. I do drink occasionally but it's not a gift I'd be happy to receive (I'd be happy about the thought and all, but not the gift so much.. that's me though). Anyway, if you don't know - try a gift card. It's not hard to find out what stores she shops at, so I'd go that route. I love GC's. Same here... but the it was said that she likes alcohol...
saturnboy01 Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 http://shop.com.edgesuite.net/ccimg.catalogcity.com/210000/219800/219839/products/18858272.jpg shot dispenser?Thats awesome, I need one of those. Where and how much!?
mjmcca Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 Thats awesome, I need one of those. Where and how much!? I saw one of those at BJ's didn't look at the price though.
alimfp Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 Same here... but the it was said that she likes alcohol...Right, I like it as well, I just wouldn't care for it as a gift. But that's me.
laura8773 Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 i would do a basket thing.at our craft store they have very fragrant candles for 3 dolars.you could add some sample size bath n body works stuff and maybe a gift card for a movie at blockbuster.find a very decorative basket or maybe just a painted busket at the craft store and stencil it yourself:greenapplI have done this before. It generally is well liked.
saturnboy01 Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 That that SUPER-style basket is a great idea.
ama Posted November 22, 2005 Posted November 22, 2005 The gift I'll be giving people I don't know what to get for: Giftscriptions - they are available at Barnes and Noble as well as Meijers. See their webpage for more info: www.giftscriptionsonline.com
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