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2021 Holiday Gift Help

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Mingg
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Do you have a mom, dad, significant other, sibling, etc. who doesn't give you any ideas for Christmas/holiday gifts and you have no idea what to get them? Don't really know what you want yourself for Christmas either? Then this thread is for you! ITT we help each other with gift ideas. Just post who it's for, your relationship to said person, some things they are interested in and a price range.

Happy gifting, newschoolers.
4 years ago
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MiIfHunter
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If u gave a bf eat his ass

If u have a gf eat her ass

Merry Christmas
4 years ago
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HypeBeast
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When you tell someone you don't want anything for Christmas because you buy what you want....

But seriously gifts are so overplayed. I'd rather have someone give me something that is unique or do something memorable....or give me something I need and will have to buy.

The joy of a gift is usually short lived from minutes to days and then we forget about it. It's cool as a kid but as an adult with an income, it's more of a burden to have to buy gifts for people when you could care less if you get any. Name 5 things you got for Christmas last year- yeah I can't either.
4 years ago
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r00kie
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When in doubt, buy a hoodie. Everyone loves hoodies.
4 years ago
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Casey
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+1 for ski socks and base layers
4 years ago
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freestyler540
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Local roasted coffee! They even make holiday packs.
4 years ago
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WoFlowz
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Real question is wtf do I ask for without feeling guilty of making my parents spend really any money on me, but also so I get something kinda nice and a few small things? Cause this shits difficult
4 years ago
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Non_State_Actor
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r00kieWhen in doubt, buy a hoodie. Everyone loves hoodies.


I love hoodies and also bags/packs of various sizes and shapes.
4 years ago
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HypeBeast
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WoFlowzReal question is wtf do I ask for without feeling guilty of making my parents spend really any money on me, but also so I get something kinda nice and a few small things? Cause this shits difficult


Depends if they're scraping by or not. Essentials always are good. Or things for the sports and activities that you do are always good gifts to get as a kid (or adult). Parents love giving gifts and making their kids happy tho even if they can't afford it so kind of a tough spot.
4 years ago
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WoFlowz
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HypeBeastDepends if they're scraping by or not. Essentials always are good. Or things for the sports and activities that you do are always good gifts to get as a kid (or adult). Parents love giving gifts and making their kids happy tho even if they can't afford it so kind of a tough spot.


My parents aren’t just barely making it by, but money definitely hasn’t been fall from trees this past year and a half. Even if we aren’t starving I still feel a bit guilty if imma ask for like a Apple Watch or something even if I would use it a ton for stuff like road biking and while I’m out skiing. I’m tryna find stuff I more of need/ would be super useful that aren’t gonna be stupid to ask for yah know?
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GrapeHunter
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WoFlowzMy parents aren’t just barely making it by, but money definitely hasn’t been fall from trees this past year and a half. Even if we aren’t starving I still feel a bit guilty if imma ask for like a Apple Watch or something even if I would use it a ton for stuff like road biking and while I’m out skiing. I’m tryna find stuff I more of need/ would be super useful that aren’t gonna be stupid to ask for yah know?


ur getting coal for Christmas you ungrateful little shit
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SendyMcSendyface
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WoFlowzMy parents aren’t just barely making it by, but money definitely hasn’t been fall from trees this past year and a half. Even if we aren’t starving I still feel a bit guilty if imma ask for like a Apple Watch or something even if I would use it a ton for stuff like road biking and while I’m out skiing. I’m tryna find stuff I more of need/ would be super useful that aren’t gonna be stupid to ask for yah know?


Goddamn an apple watch is a lot to ask dude. I assume you're headed off to college and buying a car in the next few years, you should ask for some decent tools, or a good toolbox. Even if you're not a DIY person (and imo, everyone should have some basic diy skills), tools are still good to have. Definitely one of those things that you never think about needing, until its 3am, all the hardware stores are closed, and you've gotta fix a leaky pipe.
4 years ago
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WoFlowz
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SendyMcSendyfaceGoddamn an apple watch is a lot to ask dude. I assume you're headed off to college and buying a car in the next few years, you should ask for some decent tools, or a good toolbox. Even if you're not a DIY person (and imo, everyone should have some basic diy skills), tools are still good to have. Definitely one of those things that you never think about needing, until its 3am, all the hardware stores are closed, and you've gotta fix a leaky pipe.


Yeah that’s what I mean. There’s some good sales and stuff but it’s still pricy and a lot to ask especially when my parents drive me to ski every weekend. Tools are a good idea. Bike tools would be something up my Alley I’d get some good use out of
4 years ago
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No.Quarter
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socks, good wool socks
4 years ago
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SendyMcSendyface
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WoFlowzYeah that’s what I mean. There’s some good sales and stuff but it’s still pricy and a lot to ask especially when my parents drive me to ski every weekend. Tools are a good idea. Bike tools would be something up my Alley I’d get some good use out of


The nice thing about tools is that it doesn't have to be one big purchase. You can buy stuff individually, to tailor the price of the gift. Full socket/wrench sets are expensive, but things like screw drivers, hex wrenches, adjustable wrenches, and such, are very cheap (~$10-$20) when bought on their own.
4 years ago
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SmokedGouda
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Well, I guess im invested in expensive hobbies....skiing and photography. Put a few lens options on my list(different options, not 3 separate. That would be cruel), but there's always that guilt of having my parents spend so much, but hey, if it works well, will last me anywhere from 15-30 years if I treat it well and the interior motors work well(image stabilization, autofocus). I just want em to do what they did last year. Merge my birthday and Christmas into one, but I still feel bad having em pay so much. Next year will probably be really cheap. hehe
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