Gift idea for Parents?

AU335i · 12-08-2011, 11:22 AM

Hey guys, as you know it's that time of year and I'm not a creative person at all when it comes to gift ideas.

I was just wondering if anyone had any gift ideas for parents? I normally don't buy them gifts seeing as how I haven't had a steady job in the past, but now that I've been working for awhile I feel I want to buy them something this year. Just no idea on what to get them haha. Any advice appreciated! thanks!

infinitekidM2C · 12-08-2011, 11:23 AM

We should make a general Christmas gift idea thread... Give us a price range bro. I'm getting my parents a nice Yamaha sound bar since their tv sound sucks and they dont like speakers.

AU335i · 12-08-2011, 11:25 AM

My price range is around $100-200. Still only a part-time college student =[ so can't ball out on them yet haha

Bimmer84 · 12-08-2011, 11:31 AM

My Dad is huge into guitars, and was a giant Grateful Dead fan when I was growing up, and still is. This was his Christmas present this year:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310361015166...84.m1423.l2649

I like to get him stuff he would never think about, but I'd know he will love. It's not about money, it's about if they will like it.

I got my mom this:

http://www.frogmancollection.com/sto...ily-p6332.html

She is obsessed with these sculptures but are out of her idea of a price range to buy any for herself. That one is her favorite.

AU335i · 12-08-2011, 11:38 AM

^ oh geez. yeah dont think I could spend 500 on just one parent for a sculpture haha.

I was thinking maybe a joint present they could both use and enjoy? maybe some clothes but idk looking for something as you mentioned, they wouldn't expect.

infinitekidM2C · 12-08-2011, 11:41 AM

spa package for mom?..around $150

dad; get him some tickets for u and him to a game or something..

Bimmer84 · 12-08-2011, 11:42 AM

Sorry, forgot to mention I split some of the cost with my brothers... but yea, if there wasn't some meaning behind them, which is kind of a long story, I wouldn't have even considered it...

Hmm joint present... both my parents enjoy cooking... how about yours? I can never go wrong with some nice food prep stuff...

Sara · 12-08-2011, 12:05 PM

Victorias Secret for my Mom.. PJ's and body lotions.

Comet · 12-08-2011, 12:32 PM

couple's massage works

tlav17 · 12-08-2011, 02:29 PM

Maybe a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant

jlstyle · 12-08-2011, 03:00 PM

I usually give them cashmere sweaters since they can't justify spending $$ for their cloth.
This year I'm thinking of a nice foot massager from brookstone.

Space Ghost · 12-08-2011, 05:02 PM

I usually send a gift certificate or package from livlob.com. Complete lobster dinner delivered to their door.

immiketoo · 12-08-2011, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AU335i

^ oh geez. yeah dont think I could spend 500 on just one parent for a sculpture haha.

I was thinking maybe a joint present they could both use and enjoy? maybe some clothes but idk looking for something as you mentioned, they wouldn't expect.

Condoms

3_runner · 12-08-2011, 07:41 PM

Get them tickets to the theater or opera.

Arben72 · 12-08-2011, 10:55 PM

I got my mom a vacuum and my dad an ash tray. Just get them something they will use and they need.

CollinsE90 · 12-08-2011, 11:27 PM

Round of golf for pops, spa day for mom.

B.Hallowell · 12-08-2011, 11:59 PM

My mom uses Netflix a lot so I picked her up an apple TV. Very simple to use and she can rent movies and such through apple.

radix · 12-09-2011, 12:01 AM

Entire discography of Tupac.

12-08-2011, 11:22 AM	#1
AU335i Captain 78 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Auburn, AL iTrader: (3)	Gift idea for Parents? Hey guys, as you know it's that time of year and I'm not a creative person at all when it comes to gift ideas. I was just wondering if anyone had any gift ideas for parents? I normally don't buy them gifts seeing as how I haven't had a steady job in the past, but now that I've been working for awhile I feel I want to buy them something this year. Just no idea on what to get them haha. Any advice appreciated! thanks!
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AU335i Captain 78 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Auburn, AL iTrader: (3)	My price range is around $100-200. Still only a part-time college student =[ so can't ball out on them yet haha
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Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night 109 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [7.50]	My Dad is huge into guitars, and was a giant Grateful Dead fan when I was growing up, and still is. This was his Christmas present this year: http://www.ebay.com/itm/310361015166...84.m1423.l2649 I like to get him stuff he would never think about, but I'd know he will love. It's not about money, it's about if they will like it. I got my mom this: http://www.frogmancollection.com/sto...ily-p6332.html She is obsessed with these sculptures but are out of her idea of a price range to buy any for herself. That one is her favorite. __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray
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AU335i Captain 78 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Auburn, AL iTrader: (3)	^ oh geez. yeah dont think I could spend 500 on just one parent for a sculpture haha. I was thinking maybe a joint present they could both use and enjoy? maybe some clothes but idk looking for something as you mentioned, they wouldn't expect.
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Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night 109 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [7.50]	Sorry, forgot to mention I split some of the cost with my brothers... but yea, if there wasn't some meaning behind them, which is kind of a long story, I wouldn't have even considered it... Hmm joint present... both my parents enjoy cooking... how about yours? I can never go wrong with some nice food prep stuff... __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray
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jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	I usually give them cashmere sweaters since they can't justify spending $$ for their cloth. This year I'm thinking of a nice foot massager from brookstone.
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