Christmas Presents-need some help please

[nsmonkey]

Okay heres a list of people I have to buy for and what I have got or getting minus the 2 boys and my neices and nephew as they are already done.

Mum & Dad- Scrapbook of the boys, cushion cover with a photo of the boys printed on it. Wanting to also get a matching tile to go with.

MIL- Scrapbook of the boys, cushion cover with a photo of the boys printed on it.
Wanting to also get a matching tile to go with.

Sis & BIL- hamper but make it myself but don't want to spend more then $25 (I know tight)

Brother- ? (smokes)

Younger sis & partner- hamper but make it myself but don't want to spend more then $15 (I know tight)

SIL & BIL- hamper but make it myself but don't want to spend more then $25 (I know tight)

SIL & BF- hamper but make it myself but don't want to spend more then $25 (I know tight)

DH- maybe tools?????? too hard

I am not sure what to include in the hampers. Could you please help out?

Ones in Blue is what I have so far and in Red and orange is unsure. :)

[beaniebabez]

For the hampers

Jams
Crackers
Sweets
Chocolate
Nuts
Shortbread


Brother,partner... Scents,alchohol..

Hope this helps.

[nsmonkey]

I don't want to buy my brother alcohol as he will only just get his licence back from DD, hes already been caught 4 times. He don't wear any scents.

DH- hes a timber cutter so was thinking maybe chain and bar for the chainsaw, new helmet or earmuffs, instead off the same old clothes

[beaniebabez]

Does your DH have a Letherman?

Have it engraved...

[nsmonkey]

a what sorry?

[PookieLady]

Can i just say your not tight, im only spending $10 on brother and sister inlaws. :D

[Shazza]

hey - nope definately not tight! bout what i spend too as i try not to succumb to consumerism.

anyways for the hampers maybe try and theme it to what they like eg.
coffee hamper - coffee, coffee cups and some homemade biccies
movie hamper - movie, popcorn, softdrink and lollies

sorry can't think of anymore at the moment but hope that helps!

Cheers Shaz:D

[beaniebabez]

A leatherman looks like this...just an idea


http://www.mrgadget.com.au/catalog/leatherman-micra-pocket-tool-p-681.html

[nsmonkey]

Ohhh a pocket knife yeah hes got one but the outer side is like a type of plastic and it hardly ever gets used.

Am I being selfish if I am spending less on my younger sis? I don't get along with her at all.

[beaniebabez]

I dont think its mean at all..

[nsmonkey]

Thanks, I don't see her, have anything to do with her so atleast we are giving them something she should be thankful. I still buy her 2 kids something though, but she only has one of them as the father has the other.

[Seacretsquirrel]

I think the themed hampers are a great idea.
What about adding some homemade bits into them too! (I am inspired by all the other xmas threads about food!) also a bigish bag of chocy santas, candycanes or something adds a bit of a xmasy feel to a themed hamper!

If any of them drin tea there is a cute tea for one set in the post offis for $15 you could get some fancy teas to go with it and some shortbread. Same with the coffee a couple of nice cups (you can often pic up some really nice ones fairly inexpensively) some fancy coffees and those almond bread things (name had escaped me) it doesn't have to be huge it is the thought that counts esp with family!:reindeer: