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ChocolateReigns's avatar

I can't think of what to get/make my brother, dad and grandpa for Christmas. Any ideas?

Asked by ChocolateReigns (5624points) December 3rd, 2009

I’ve been making all the girls in my family necklaces this year. But I can’t think of anything for the guys!!

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RedPowerLady's avatar

Someone on a different thread said homemade brownies. I vote for that! Yum :)

You could make pillows. Or get them fishing gear (if they like to fish) such as lures which aren’t too expensive or I got hubby a mini carry case that fits in the pocket and he loves it.

ChocolateReigns's avatar

I could make brownies for my brother and my grandpa…. Good Idea! But what for my dad (he lives in the same house as me)? He doesn’t fish or do sports. We’re quite a strange family.

sakura's avatar

how about a book of gift tokens, odd jobs you could do for him??

What about making a sleeve for the arm of the sofa to hold the remotes magazines etc in

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=armchair+holder&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=4189137403&ref=pd_sl_4mfguzymmc_b

something along these lines??

Haleth's avatar

It seems to be a lot harder to shop for guys. I’m probably going to get my dad some kind of coffee-related present, like a pound of really good espresso or a french press. My granddad likes beer, so I was thinking of a beer of the month club, but they look to be way out of my price range. I will probably get him a gift certificate to a beer-themed restaurant, like Dogfish head Alehouse. Otherwise, he’s really into history, so I might get him a copy of Guns, Germs, and Steel. It’s a great book for history buffs. A magazine or newspaper subscription for something they’re interested in might be a good present, too, or maybe a basket of yummy foods. It depends on your price range, really. Or you could just get them a tie, a wallet, or something along those lines. For a few years running, I just got my dad ties.

RedPowerLady's avatar

@ChocolateReigns What does your dad enjoy?? Maybe that’ll helps us help you :)

marinelife's avatar

@Haleth A cheaper version of beer of the month is a mixed 12-pack of various microbrews. They bring those out at Christmas.

YARNLADY's avatar

Copied from this question You can get a T shirt for any interest at cafepress.com

PandoraBoxx's avatar

I would give them a gift certificate for a catered Super Bowl party, and then fix them snacks, such as Beer Cheese. Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip, Spicy Corn Dip, soft pretzels and other favorite munchies.

RedPowerLady's avatar

@PandoraBoxx Very original. Love it!

sliceswiththings's avatar

I always get my dad a crossword puzzle book, because he goes through one every year. Course he expects it every year, so I still have to come up with something else. Looking for ideas too:)

tinyfaery's avatar

Lotto tickets, if your state has a lottery.

ChocolateReigns's avatar

@tinyfaery – we don’t do the lottery and I’m under 18 anyway.

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