gift ideas for members in the family...

Mom: loves kitchen stuff. I got her a nice set of non stick pans, some plastic storage containers and some small OXO gadgets. I also got her some nice perfume.
Dad: electronics geek. He received an Apple TV which he uses to watch shows from the laptop on their home TV.
Brother and SIL: got them a nice set of knives and some pans as they are setting up a new home. Some small cosmetics for SIL too.
MY husband and I can't think of anything we need, so we usually don't buy for each other.

 

Your intentions of gifting is good. But beware of what the people who get it do.
Some create drama and brainwashing others about it. If they are the fault finding and negative people they will complain and question your intention even if you give the moon and stars to them.

 

I am done with Christmas shopping-yay! So far I have bought presents for my husband's family. We are going to India in January so India shopping will start soon. This is what we bought:

Mom: Hot Chocolate (Tiramisu flavor), cereal bowl (my in laws love fishing, I asked my friend who makes and sell pottery, to make cereal bowls with fish pattern), tea towel ( from my son, it say, "gramma is the best"), framed picture of all 3 of us.

Dad: Kangaroo hot chocolate mug (I got it from my Australia trip), Chocolate bars, similar cereal bowl, fishing supplies. hat with 'Best grandpa' on it and a photo calender with my son's pictures from our son.

Brother: Book from his fav author, mug from his alma mater and a gift card inside the mug.

Sister in law: sterling silver earrings, bracelet, assorted teas, tea cup with golden spoon and a gift card.

Nephew (6 yr): Legos, puzzle

Niece (4 yr): Disney princess puzzle, princess build it yourself castle, clipon dresses (she is into princess es).

Niece (1 yr); wooden shape sorter toy, pjs

Son (2 yr): we are only doing stockings for our family. He wil get, construction vehicle spoon and fork (from amazon), set of 4 construction vehicles, cement mixer (only big toy) and 2 books.

Husband: camera lens shaped jump drive, winter hat, alcohol infused chocolates, and a text book (I know this is not anything fun but he will appreciate it and we both will be able to use it forever). He also bought a camera lens for himself.
Me: don't know what will be in the stocking but I treated myself with 1 ct diamond stud earrings