Christina has a great mom with an ‘interesting’ boyfriend

FROM: Christina
hi – i have two tough ones…

#1 – my mom, 57, decided she wants to start travelling. Just bought a time share..

#2 my mom’s boyfriend who will not be travelling with her prob. He is really lazy and just lays around in a robe and slippers – which i bought for him last year (really nice new robe and comfy slippers).

Junda’s nephews, 6+12

FROM: Junda

I need a gift suggestion for two nephews ages 6 and 12. Have everything children could want so hard to buy for. Don’t want to just give an Itunes gift card — would like to spend around $40 each and can be a combined gift for the two. They are sports fans, do have Xbox but don’t need any games. One has an ipod the other does not. Thanks!

Hi Junda,
Have you thought about going old school and instead of providing them with the latest and greatest, go back to the old classics – Erector Set for the older one and possibly a Hot Wheels Play Set for the little guy?

If those don’t do it for you, a themed gift, like watches for both of them can be great and age appropriate. Take a look at this one for the older guy Timex Boys Camo Watch and this ever cool Timex Digital watch for the 6yo (though I’m sure they’ll both be switching off periodically!) Maybe the same watch for both of them to keep it even simpler and avoid the arguments. Here’s what Timex says about this Kid’s version of their Ironman watch: “IronKids digital watch is the junior version of Timex’s vaunted IronMan performance sport watch, and it features a tough, durable case and easy-to-use timekeeping functions for your active youngster. It has an easily readable digital display with large, recognizable icons for the chrono, alarm, and timer functions, and a durable nylon Fast Wrap strap (with Velcro fastener). It also offers water resistance to 50 meters (165 feet), 12/24-hour time, day and date feature, translucent silver resin case, large, black function buttons, and Timex’s unique Kids Loss Protection Plan. It’s recommended for children ages 6 and older.” And here’s the link… Times Kid’s Ironman Watch
Good luck!
Gift Idea Mom

Sophie and Her Hunter Dad

From: Sophie:

1. My dad is a hunter

2. My dad is 57 years old

3. My dad is very outdoorsy.

I would like to spend between 50-100 dollars.

Hi Sophie,

I know just the thing your dad would love to wear those cold mornings that he’s out hunting – best part is, no one knows he’s wearing them but him.

Eddie Bauer Fleece Lined Jeans

Laurie’s Lawyer Brother

FROM: Laurie

Find something for my brother! He’s a 34 year old lawyer in suburban Ohio, first time father to a 2 month old girl, loves golf and recently starting cycling. He’s also a big history buff. Budget $100-200.

Thanks!

Sounds like your brother is one BUSY guy. Here are something new that I really love as well a couple of gifts I previously recommended for another ‘lawyer sister’…

Considering he and his beloved must be crazy busy with the baby, he must be nuts with the career and needless to say, golfing leaves little time for heading out to sea to check the lobster traps in that landlocked state, this may be just the thing you can splurge on for him – wonder if he’ll share with his wife!

Maine Lobster Party for Two with 1.5 lb Live Lobsters

I said it before, I’ll say it here again – I LOVE these personal viewing shades. Whether you’rw on a plane, waiting for a train or just trying to make it through the day, plug into an ipod and pop on this ‘personal viewing device’ and immerse yourself in your own movieland. I promise you he’ll be the coolest lawyer dad golfer on the block.
Myvu Personal Media Viewer

Jami’s MIL

JamiBrit needs a gift:

my 65 yo mother in law
likes theater, wine, and her grandchildren
$100-$200

Hi JamiBrit,

Here are a few suggestions for your mother-in-law. Wondering if you get along with her – even if you don’t, this is a nice way to keep the peace…

Load this digital picture frame up with pics of the grandkids
Philips 8.5-Inch Digital Picture Frame (Clear) w/3 Additional Colored Frames

This highly rated wine cellar has a LOCK to keep the grandkids out…
Deluxe 28 Bottle LOCKING Wine Cellar

Perhaps a pair of theater tickets and these little opera glasses
Adorama 3 x 25 Focusing Platinum Opera Glass Binocular

Is she a young at heart granny?
Voit 11 in 1 Game Table

Hope that give you a great start…
Gift Idea Mom

Elana’s Single Guy Commuter Brother

FROM: Elana

Ok – I’ll give it a try. I can use all the help I can get.

1. Gay, single brother in early 30s.

2. Brand new middle management type job at a small office that he’s excited about. Likes learning about everyday cars (not race cars). Relatively frugal with money. Lives just outside NYC in NJ in a condo apartment he just bought, which could probably use something, but I don’t know what. Never cooks.

3. $100-$200

Hi Elana,

Have some ideas that are in your price range… you say he likes learning about cars. Does he own one?

Ipod Nano Great for that commute on the Path train

Does he already have an Ipod? I bet he doesn’t have this: Myvu Personal Media Viewer

Columbia Leather Coat

Hope those suggestions jingle your bells!

Gift Idea Mom

Its that time of year again…. Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Festivus….

Well, here we are again, trying to cram the bulk of the year’s gift buying into a few short weeks. As the end of the year rushes towards us, ready to smack us in the face with New Year’s hats and tiny hotdogs, let’s avoid the usual last minute panic and start that whole holiday shopping thing now, instead of on December 23rd.

Are you just stuck? Well, that’s what I’m here for. You know that.