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yudeology101
Senior Contributor

Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?

I'm in my early 30s, and most of my friends that I'm preparing X-Mas gifts for are in their 40s & 50s.  Any ideas?  

 

So far I got:

 

-Gift Cards

-Cash

 

Gift cards seem to do most of the tricks for many years, but looking for more ideas if any.

 

 

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RnJ
Contributor

Re: Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?

Food.  Everyone loves food Smiley Happy (coffee or tea baskets, fruit, cookies/candy, etc).  Food or drink gifts perfect for couples.

 

Wine. Art. Tickets to events (sports, music, theater, etc)

 

Plush velvet stockings with simple jewelry or perfume for close girlfriends.  Boxed gifts, nice leather gloves etc for guys.

 

 

 

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myjourney
Super Contributor

Re: Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?


@yudeology101 wrote:

I'm in my early 30s, and most of my friends that I'm preparing X-Mas gifts for are in their 40s & 50s.  Any ideas?  

 

So far I got:

 

-Gift Cards

-Cash

 

Gift cards seem to do most of the tricks for many years, but looking for more ideas if any.

 

 


Yes put all the gifts on that new card you just app'ed Lol

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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Irisa
Senior Contributor

Re: Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?


@yudeology101 wrote:

I'm in my early 30s, and most of my friends that I'm preparing X-Mas gifts for are in their 40s & 50s.  Any ideas?  

 

So far I got:

 

-Gift Cards

-Cash

 

Gift cards seem to do most of the tricks for many years, but looking for more ideas if any.

 

 


I don't really have any ideas, sorry. But maybe you should add your ERT Agent to that Christmas list. Just a suggestion  Smiley Wink  lol

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Mike_C
Administrator Emeritus

Re: Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?

I'm always a fan of giving out gift baskets to friends that live far away. No, it isn't exactly the most personal gift, but it usually provides them with a number of fun snacks and works great for couples.

 

My go to for the past 5 years has been https://www.wolfermans.com/ English muffin gift baskets. They are owned by http://www.harryanddavid.com/ who also does gift baskets. I usually try to find something that is free to ship.

 

After years of getting guilt from my parents, I finally got them an English muffin order last year. And they complained about it Smiley Sad

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KaLin
Administrator Emeritus

Re: Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?

I have to agree with the gift basket idea.  I have a 95 year old aunt in Assisted living 2 states away.  Obviously, she doesn't have room for knick-knacks in her room, but she does have a small fridge/microware combo in one corner.  I get her an assortment of things from Swiss Colony to snack on in her room because she always complains about how bad the food is at the facility.  Smiley Very Happy  She REALLY appreciates the treats and they last her a long time.

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yudeology101
Senior Contributor

Re: Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?


@myjourney wrote:

@yudeology101 wrote:

I'm in my early 30s, and most of my friends that I'm preparing X-Mas gifts for are in their 40s & 50s.  Any ideas?  

 

So far I got:

 

-Gift Cards

-Cash

 

Gift cards seem to do most of the tricks for many years, but looking for more ideas if any.

 

 


Yes put all the gifts on that new card you just app'ed Lol


LOL 

JPM Ritz Carlton $8k I UMP Club $8k I CSP $8k | Chase Hyatt $5k I AMEX Green NPSL I AMEX Delta $2k I Citi AA $2k | C1 QS $4.5k
BOA UNC-CH Alumni $6k I Hawaiian WEMC $3k I Arrival $6.5k I IT $1.5k | Merrill+ $2k | Lowes $12k | Apple $2k | +23more
Scores: EQ:671 (FICO 11) EX:686 (FICO N/C) TU:686 (FICO N/C) *8-5-14*
Overall UTIL: 14% *Gardening Since: 1/20/16*
------------------------------------------------------------
Need to stay out of trouble.... Go Heels!!! ... GC Watchlist ( #1 since 12-12-13)
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yudeology101
Senior Contributor

Re: Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?

Thanks everyone for the inputs.  I've managed to finish off the shopping, purchased mostly on gift cards & baskets. 

 

 

JPM Ritz Carlton $8k I UMP Club $8k I CSP $8k | Chase Hyatt $5k I AMEX Green NPSL I AMEX Delta $2k I Citi AA $2k | C1 QS $4.5k
BOA UNC-CH Alumni $6k I Hawaiian WEMC $3k I Arrival $6.5k I IT $1.5k | Merrill+ $2k | Lowes $12k | Apple $2k | +23more
Scores: EQ:671 (FICO 11) EX:686 (FICO N/C) TU:686 (FICO N/C) *8-5-14*
Overall UTIL: 14% *Gardening Since: 1/20/16*
------------------------------------------------------------
Need to stay out of trouble.... Go Heels!!! ... GC Watchlist ( #1 since 12-12-13)
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yudeology101
Senior Contributor

Re: Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?


@Irisa wrote:

@yudeology101 wrote:

I'm in my early 30s, and most of my friends that I'm preparing X-Mas gifts for are in their 40s & 50s.  Any ideas?  

 

So far I got:

 

-Gift Cards

-Cash

 

Gift cards seem to do most of the tricks for many years, but looking for more ideas if any.

 

 


I don't really have any ideas, sorry. But maybe you should add your ERT Agent to that Christmas list. Just a suggestion  Smiley Wink  lol


How about you meeting me in Vegas from 25th~28th?  I'll take care of ya & give you your x-mas gift there!  Another great way for us to be a bit closer Smiley Wink

JPM Ritz Carlton $8k I UMP Club $8k I CSP $8k | Chase Hyatt $5k I AMEX Green NPSL I AMEX Delta $2k I Citi AA $2k | C1 QS $4.5k
BOA UNC-CH Alumni $6k I Hawaiian WEMC $3k I Arrival $6.5k I IT $1.5k | Merrill+ $2k | Lowes $12k | Apple $2k | +23more
Scores: EQ:671 (FICO 11) EX:686 (FICO N/C) TU:686 (FICO N/C) *8-5-14*
Overall UTIL: 14% *Gardening Since: 1/20/16*
------------------------------------------------------------
Need to stay out of trouble.... Go Heels!!! ... GC Watchlist ( #1 since 12-12-13)
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Boragard
Established Contributor

Re: Best & Most Common X-Mas Gift for Her/Him?

CASH is always the BEST gift!

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