How hard is it for somebody to buy gifts for you?

Our son and DIL used to think it was difficult for buy a gift for me. They tried giving me sweaters and it didn't work. I think they tried buying me something that they would buy for her mother and we couldn't be any further apart if we tried. They tried buying me expensive perfume, but again, it's not me. I used the perfume, but didn't really care for it as it was way, way too strong and it was.....how shall I say it?......an "old lady" perfume, not me at all. In desperation, they gave me a King Arthur gift card one year and.....Bingo! I love that gift card and look forward to it every year. 

Rick says I've gotten harder to buy for as I've gotten older. He agrees that part of that is simply the fact that I don't need much at all of anything anymore. If I do want something, I'll just go out and buy it for myself, which, he says, makes it that much more difficult for him.

I'm not into jewelry; heck, I don't even wear my wedding ring (in my defense, I worked in a manufacturing plant for 18 years and we weren't allowed any jewelry, so I've gotten away from it). I'd rather buy my own clothing. There have been years that I tried clothing on and then he bought it for me and wrapped it. I don't know. Last night, he asked me about presents and I did tell him two things that I'd really like to have....but when he found out what they were, he just looked at me and shook his head.

How hard is it to buy you something?

Exceptionally easy since the only actual gifts I get are the ones I buy for myself. I know exactly what I like.  

Any money I get goes towards bills. DD gives me the best gifts- she gets good grades in school and she's never been in trouble. She knows what she wants in life and is on a good path to get it. The furkids give me love, companionship and lots and lots of....  fur... 

So what were the two things you told him you wanted? Were they both kitchen related?

I am also very easy to buy for.  I don't get that many gifts either so I am grateful for whatever I am given.

Winchester said:

 
Our son and DIL used to think it was difficult for buy a gift for me. They tried giving me sweaters and it didn't work. I think they tried buying me something that they would buy for her mother and we couldn't be any further apart if we tried. They tried buying me expensive perfume, but again, it's not me. I used the perfume, but didn't really care for it as it was way, way too strong and it was.....how shall I say it?......an "old lady" perfume, not me at all. In desperation, they gave me a King Arthur gift card one year and.....Bingo! I love that gift card and look forward to it every year. 

Rick says I've gotten harder to buy for as I've gotten older. He agrees that part of that is simply the fact that I don't need much at all of anything anymore. If I do want something, I'll just go out and buy it for myself, which, he says, makes it that much more difficult for him.

I'm not into jewelry; heck, I don't even wear my wedding ring (in my defense, I worked in a manufacturing plant for 18 years and we weren't allowed any jewelry, so I've gotten away from it). I'd rather buy my own clothing. There have been years that I tried clothing on and then he bought it for me and wrapped it. I don't know. Last night, he asked me about presents and I did tell him two things that I'd really like to have....but when he found out what they were, he just looked at me and shook his head.

How hard is it to buy you something?

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If you have never tried the Vietnamese cinnamon from KAF you MUST. The flavor is amazing and the scent is intoxicating! It puts anything at the grocery store to shame. It takes snickerdoodles to a whole new level. 

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/vietnamese-cinnamon-3-oz

Kat0121 said:

 
Exceptionally easy since the only actual gifts I get are the ones I buy for myself. I know exactly what I like.  

Any money I get goes towards bills. DD gives me the best gifts- she gets good grades in school and she's never been in trouble. She knows what she wants in life and is on a good path to get it. The furkids give me love, companionship and lots and lots of....  fur... 

So what were the two things you told him you wanted? Were they both kitchen related?

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No, not kitchen-related at all. I'm embarrassed to say because they're both very materialistic.

I really want the Fitbit Blaze. Right after I got the Charge last year at Christmas, they came out with the Blaze and I really like it. In plum.

And the new Nintendo system. Our son and I were big Nintendo fans when he was small. Well, all three of us really. And when we heard about the new Nintendo Classic system coming out, our son and I both said, "Gotta have it!"

He told me tonight to go ahead and order the Blaze. My Fitbit is the first thing that goes on every morning and the last thing I take off at night. I'm a diehard walker and he knows that it would get used. It also tracks heartbeats and it has the buckle instead of the clasp. Lately, every time I pull on or take off my sweatshirt, my Charge falls off. I'm scared I'm going to lose it.It goes on sale on Thursday for four days. I'll think about it.

I use Penzey's Vietnamese Cinnamon and it's just wonderful stuff. I'm still a Penzey girl,(esp since Bill sent the email out and it went viral). But there's always something at King Arthur that trips my trigger. It's easy to find something I like. For example, I've been kind of looking at their plum-colored scone pan.

Kat0121 said:

 
If you have never tried the Vietnamese cinnamon from KAF you MUST. 

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One of my daughters who likes to cook loves Ceylon cinnamon - have you ever tried it?

Also, I didn't think it was difficult to buy gifts for me but my family says I'm picky, lol.

I did tell him two things that I'd really like to have....but when he found out what they were, he just looked at me and shook his head.

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I'm confused. He says it's hard to buy for you, but when you tell him what you want, he shakes his head. How much clearer could you be?

I'm easy to buy for. Just give me money, which I love.

I'm pretty easy to buy for. I don't like gifts that I have to keep so much. The house is too small and I'm a bit of a neat freak. I usually decide that too many things make the place look cluttered and I end up packing them away.

I like things that I can use. Food or drink or any kind of toiletries. I love hand creams, body lotions, bath and shower gels, soaps all that kind of stuff. I really like cruelty free stuff, so anything at all from Body Shop or Lush or any of those other cruelty free ranges and I'm happy.

I think men are much harder to shop for them women. 

@Neely, I have not tried Penzey Ceylon cinnamon. They used to have a Cassia (Chinese?) cinnamon that was so good I used to open the container, just to smell it. I really like the Vietnamese cinnamon because it smells stronger than the others. To me, it does. And the smell doesn't "bake out" of the food. I'll have to try their Ceylon.

I have little trouble buying for Rick. He's very content with gift certificates from Lowes because we're always doing something to the house and they come in handy. But they're not really for him. This year, I paid for the re-finishing of the desk and it's just gorgeous; he was so happy that he was finally able to bring it home (as it had been in his parents' basement for a good 40 years; it's very old, it belonged to his grandparents). It was the perfect present for him. I try to find one thing that is for him, that he will really like. Sometimes, I actually pull it off.

I like getting money, I guess, but I like opening something. I don't know, even if I know what's inside, I still like opening a gift. Sounds silly. I know one year our son said he wanted money for Christmas. No gifts, just money. So we gave him an envelope with a check. That was it. He told me later to please not do that again. While he liked getting that check, he was a little disappointed that he had nothing to actually open. And even when he was in college, he liked opening presents. He's married now with kids of his own and he still likes opening something. I guess he takes after his mother. 

I also told Rick that he could put the Purple Rain DVD in my stocking (my co-worker gave me the CD a few months ago; he found it at a yard sale and bought it. Then he realized he already had it, so he gave it to me). Anyway, Rick just rolled his eyes and mumbled something about Prince. And also Supernatural season 11. He always says he has no clue and then when I give him ideas, he just mumbles at me anyway. Men. 

I don't think I am hard to buy for, but I have everyone in the family do an Amazon wish list. Make sit easy to shop for everyone! My husband and both of my sons are difficult to shop for - if they see something they want, they buy it! They know if they put it on the wish list, not to buy it before Christmas. With me anything cat, show, photography, or grooming related is a safe bet. This year I said that new dishes and cookware would be a good gift since I HOPE my kitchen renovation is finished by Christmas! I have to say though my hubby gives the BEST gifts, but he can never wait until Christmas to give them to me. Last year he replaced my engagement ring (I lost the diamond out of mine several years ago) and he gave it to me 2 weeks before Christmas.

I've been told that I am difficult to buy for. :nod: I'm another one that just usually buys something when I see it. One of my niece's asked me what to get my husband and I for Christmas and I told her restaurant gift cards are always good.

It is impossible. There is nothing that I want, and I encourage people not to spend any money on me.

I have gift cards I got LAST Christmas I haven't spent yet.

Rick likes restaurant cards. We don't eat out that often (although we tend to more at this time of the year). But he enjoys the restaurant cards.

What do you all think about taking somebody out to dinner as a Christmas gift? Yes or no? A new restaurant opened in town and we're thinking of taking my sister and BIL to dinner as part of their gift this year. Is that tacky? We'd like to check out the restaurant and they love eating out in various places.

They're difficult to buy for (they have everything) and, if we don't do that, I'll probably fall back on my idea for a gift basket for them with wine, cheese, crackers, chocolates, etc.

I don't see anything wrong with taking them out to dinner as their gift, unless it is a fast food place! I am having trouble coming up with a gift for my youngest sons girlfriend. I have only met her a couple of times, but they have just moved in together and I want to get her something. I like her. She is really into cooking as a hobby and is hoping to do it as a side business so do you think a cookbook would be a dumb gift? I found one on Amazon that is a reference for professionals. I thought that might be one she doesn't have.

posiepurrs said:

 
I don't see anything wrong with taking them out to dinner as their gift, unless it is a fast food place!

I am having trouble coming up with a gift for my youngest sons girlfriend. I have only met her a couple of times, but they have just moved in together and I want to get her something. I like her. She is really into cooking as a hobby and is hoping to do it as a side business so do you think a cookbook would be a dumb gift? I found one on Amazon that is a reference for professionals. I thought that might be one she doesn't have.

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Thanks, Posiepurrs.

A cookbook for somebody who likes to cook is a perfect gift in my mind!   I would be thrilled! 

Winchester said:

Rick likes restaurant cards. We don't eat out that often (although we tend to more at this time of the year). But he enjoys the restaurant cards.

What do you all think about taking somebody out to dinner as a Christmas gift? Yes or no? A new restaurant opened in town and we're thinking of taking my sister and BIL to dinner as part of their gift this year. Is that tacky? We'd like to check out the restaurant and they love eating out in various places.

They're difficult to buy for (they have everything) and, if we don't do that, I'll probably fall back on my idea for a gift basket for them with wine, cheese, crackers, chocolates, etc.

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Winchester I would love somebody taking me out for a meal. But in the case of your sister, she might rather be invited for a meal at your house. I have watched all that magic that goes on in your kitchen.:lol3:

I'm super easy to buy for these days. The people that insist on giving me a gift have learned to buy something for my feline babies or something for my equine baby. It gives me more joy to see them enjoying a gift

Winchester said:

 
Rick likes restaurant cards. We don't eat out that often (although we tend to more at this time of the year). But he enjoys the restaurant cards.

What do you all think about taking somebody out to dinner as a Christmas gift? Yes or no? A new restaurant opened in town and we're thinking of taking my sister and BIL to dinner as part of their gift this year. Is that tacky? We'd like to check out the restaurant and they love eating out in various places.

They're difficult to buy for (they have everything) and, if we don't do that, I'll probably fall back on my idea for a gift basket for them with wine, cheese, crackers, chocolates, etc.

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Taking someone out to dinner as part of a Christmas gift is no more tacky than taking them out to dinner for their birthday is. It's also no more tacky than giving them a restaurant gift card which is not at all.

Dinner and a gift basket sounds sounds pretty perfect to me. A gift card to dinner and one to the movies is also pretty great for people who are hard to buy for. They could have date night with it.