What to Buy the Folks Who Have Everything

Little Man and I are still settling in. Some nights are good, others not so good, but that’s part of being a Mommy. Last night definitely was among the not so good ones, but it’s nothing that a good cup of coffee can’t fix.

I’m slowly chipping away at my Christmas shopping list, but it’s really hard when Little Man is still nursing every two hours during the day…and each feeding lasts about 45 minutes…it gives you an hour and 15 minutes to play with. Add in the transportation time, and you end up with only 45 minutes to shop. That said, I’m doing a little more online shopping than I normally would. Yesterday, I finished shopping for my grandparents. I really feel so lucky that 3 out of the 4 are still living. My maternal grandmother turned 90 this past September, and my paternal grandparents are also in their 90s. It amazes me how well they’re doing, and I hope they keep enjoying a good quality of life as time goes on.

It does seem that there are always people on the shopping list that are difficult to buy for. Sure, you can always do gift cards, but it does seem a bit impersonal. I thought I’d brainstorm some of my top gifts for the People Who Have Everything, and maybe we could all offer up our favorite gifts in the comment sections. It might help all of us!

So, here we go:

1. Towels–Have you ever noticed that towels eventually get “crunchy” as the fluff factor deteriorates? You can always use new towels, especially the soft Egyptian cotton or Turkish ones.

2. Food–The old standby still works. I’ve sent stuff from Hickory Farms, Gethsemani Abbey bourbon fudge, Harry & David fruit, Swiss Colony chocolates. Do you have any personal favorites?

3. Music–This one is a little riskier, but my grandparents have often enjoyed CDs by Josh Groban, Celine Dion, etc.

4. Handmade gifts–If you’re talented at quilting, needlepoint, or cross stitch, sometimes personalized gifts can be really special.

5. Tickets to see a broadway musical, concert, or theater event.

6. Gift certificates for airline tickets or restaurants. Yes, gift cards are impersonal, but if you make it part of an event, it’s not quite the same.

What do you buy the folks who have everything?