What kind of socks does an (hispanic/mexi/human) Adopt-a-Family’s only male, age 11, want with his Vans???
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What kind of socks does an (hispanic/mexi/human) Adopt-a-Family’s only male, age 11, want with his Vans???
My son gave me a Patagonia Better Sweater last xmas. It was a regift from his in laws. I highly recommend. Mine is a 1/4 zip pullover. I wear it around the house. It could work as a mid layer but weight, density, and appearance wise it's more for casual wear I think.
Why Vans of course!Quote:
Originally Posted by Choss Jonger, Sr.
https://www.vans.com/shop/mens-accessories
Always a good choice. Maybe some cool Stance socks could be an alternative.Quote:
Originally Posted by KQ
I feel like I'm stuck in Grammy's attic every time I read this thread. I am, admittedly, an amazing gift giver. Never been asked what I ever wanted once in my life, thus never received a remarkable gift personally. But if you look into the soul of a person, you can see what they really want. Just approach that. It's not about money, or fur shoes or socks. It's all about connecting with intention to that person's soul. If you know them well enough to gift them, then you should know what they desire. Give them a taste and let them know that you get them.
But...fur shoes?
...you won't know you wanted them until you have them...serendipity and all that...
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Well C, what do you want?Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
Have you ever heard of the distinction between "ask" and "guess" culture? More here.Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
You've never gotten a "remarkable" gift, yet you think that if you look into somebody's soul you can see what they really want. That mentality is super frustrating to me (an "ask" person). My wife and I send each other christmas lists. We know each other well, but both of us think it makes more sense to ask for what we really want rather than just expect the other to intuit what we "really" want.
It's worth determining whether you're gift-giving for an "asker" or a "guesser."
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Originally Posted by cravenmorhead
Yeah... i dunno about that ask/guess thing being all encompassing. In some situations I would consider myself an askser and in others I'm a guesser.
What do I get for a coworker who helped me get my current job by giving me a referral to an opening in his department? I looked at gift baskets from Made in Oregon and Harry and David, and frankly, who wants 5 lbs of Tillamook cheese in the mail? If you want that, you can just get it at your grocery store. Any good ideas?
well if you're talking cheese you could always get Cougar Gold - it is not readily available in stores. That said it's late to order. Might be out. Maybe you should go with a gift card to their favorite coffee place and a nice note written in a Christmas card.Quote:
Originally Posted by dan_pdx
Funny story about Cougar Gold. Someone I know has a friend who used to receive a tin every year for Christmas. Those of you who know this cheese know the ugly tin it comes in. Seriously the packaging is horrendous but it harkens back to WWII I think and it is a good way to preserve the cheese for travel. Anyhoo this woman had no idea what Cougar Gold was and the thought of cheese in a tin disgusted her so she just threw them away when they arrived. It wasn't until she was visiting someone who was serving Cougar Gold that she realized how good it was the error of her ways. Can-not-believe that for years she had simply tossed the cheese in the garbage. :nonono2:
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^^ Yeah, and not a cheap throw-away, either. We usually have a tin or two of it around this time of year. Use it in a lot of different stuff. And I second it as a great gift, albeit hard to come by. I'm not sure if it's even available this year, Covid and all.
Cougar Gold is a great thought, thanks! Looks like I can still order it, so I'm going to put in an order this weekend. Got any tips on smoked salmon or other salmon product that would stand up to shipping?
make sure you tell them to try it before they toss it. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by dan_pdx
Portlock has smoked salmon products that travel well. Harry & David also carries smoked salmon.
Almost every Christmas since this thread started, I have used your ideas KQ and always had success. Kind of stumped for present ideas this year though.
Wife is mid-30s. Works from home (software sales support). Interests: makeup, exercise/fitness (modern barre, yoga) and stretching. And cats. She is getting into cooking a bit more lately but not sure I'd call it a "hobby". Also started getting into bird watching as a result of staying at home all the time this year, I bought her a high-end feeder as well as a quality pair of binocs for her bday... she is a coffee-holic too.. Any ideas for me?
Patagonia Provisions has some smoked salmon that’s really tasty IME, and ships easily.Quote:
Originally Posted by dan_pdx
Thanks for the rec! I remembered these guys in Astoria and I'm going to get something from them if I can: http://www.josephsons.com/ They are super-local, which of course is nice. They also have some stuff like canned smoked sablefish that might not be that appealing, so I need to see if there's something that looks good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
Gifts don't happen in my world, but I keep above my window a huge stockpile of thank you cards and many others thumb-tacked to my wall, personal notes of thanks. Those are true gifts as well, so I contradicted myself. But "things"? Nah. I'll take a big hug over anything. But if you are offering, I've got like 30 rolls of film I haven't developed yet. You could send them out and I would send you 10 prints. Chemicals and space are limited.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper
PM me the details.Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
Re: birdingQuote:
Originally Posted by Diamond Joe
A family member gives me an Audubon Gift Membership every year. It comes with some nice benefits and a little bird window hanger (like fused glass). Here are some of what is included in the membership:
Gift Membership benefits include:
A full year of Audubon magazine, our flagship publication
Membership in your local chapter and free or reduced admission to Audubon Centers and Sanctuaries
Birding and community events happening near you
Timely, relevant news about birds, their habitats, and the issues that affect them
A powerful voice in the fight to protect birds, plus advocacy opportunities
Special offers and discounts available only to members
To go with that you can add a birding book or two. I've collected a ton over the years. The ones I like most are regional and books that have sections on planting to attact birds and/or how to build houses to attract specific birds.
Re: coffee
Walla Walla Roastery has some amazing coffee. Havest is their darkest blend. Pursued by Bear is a lovely medium roast developed in collaboration with the actor Kyle MacLachlan (Kyle is a Yakima native).
Re: Cooking
Whoo boy that could be a big rabbit hole. If we weren't in the middle of a pandemic I'd suggest cooking classes at a local kitchen store. Are you in the greater Seattle area? Sur la Table and PCC both have classes. Maybe you could buy a gift cert for a time when things aren't so "uncertain."
If you want to go outside the box for a unique gift I like to turn to Novica. A great organization that supports independent artists around the world. Gifts with a feel good bonus!
I plug this site all the time on here. Love their stuff and their cause. Their puzzles are particularly cool. The wine puzzle makes a fun addition to gifting a bottle (I've given this one to friends in the past).
Novica Games and Puzzles
BTW: Those of you looking for a new family game might consider Dominos. There is much more to this game than meets the eye take for instance "Mexican Train" (a "train station with dominos is sold on the Novica site). I would suggest also buying a book on the many variations of Dominos.
I have this book: Dominoes: Five-Up and Other Games
If you're into puzzles, liberty puzzles are the meow of the cat. But I think they're about 45 days out right now.
https://www.libertypuzzles.com/
My bf got me some stance cycling socks last year, they are awesome. I just asked him to get me another pair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Supermoon
Thinking about getting the S.O. a type of smart watch. She has an android phone, but not too sure where to start on these watches. I'd like one that easily tracks the health indicators and is simple to use. I think it needs to be useful for other messaging apps or similar functions. I suppose the key part I really want in it is the health indicator.
Anyone have some good/bad experiences with these?
I know nothing but .....Quote:
Originally Posted by tetzen
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Thanks KQ :yourock:
Stellar ideas as usual. Really like the Audubon membership, thats fantastic. Lots to think about at that Novica site as well.
C'mon KQ. We follow this thread for your excellent personal insight and taste. Anyone can google about smart watches. (And why don't they?) :--)
Tres cute! A gift I would be delighted to find under my tree:
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Hey don't be such a Grinch! You don't want to end up on the naughty list do you? I do what I can to facilitate. Sometimes the request if outside by wheelhouse so I research and do what I can.Quote:
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I'd love to be on the naughty list.Quote:
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Not creepy.Quote:
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I don't believe there has been a year since it was originally penned/recorded when "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is more apropos.
No shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by glademaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKG5X0QMSWA
Mood, as the kids say.
I know this isn't the exact right place to share that thought, but it's a Christmas thread on the front page of the Padded Room, so it's where it ended up. I spun up some Christmas tunes this evening after lighting the woodstove, and that song was one of the first played. I suppose it struck a chord.
KQ, any recs for a top that is "cozy and comfy" for my lady? Thinking something that can be worn just chilling at home but possibly out as well (but nothing too "jacket like.") Would love to hear your thoughts!
I think she said this looked good but I think these look way more comfy:
https://www.backcountry.com/stoic-he...dvbWVucy10b3Bz
https://www.backcountry.com/smartwoo...pcnRz#the-wall
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Any one of these Eddie Bauer sleep sweaters should do the trick: https://www.eddiebauer.com/s/sleep-s...leep%20sweaterQuote:
Originally Posted by fool
I have one that I love and several guys on this site have given this sweater with great success.
KQ, I'm at a loss this year at what should be usual slam dunks. I would very much appreciate your thoughts/gut reactions for a few that I'm stumped on this year. None of these need be >~$100 as a guidepost.
1) Mainer brother in law; good as they come; all things Maine, grilling/smoking and just took delivery of a new Land Rover Defender (some jerk already bought him grown-up the Lego kit of the same) so I'd like to go easy on him given what's ahead ;)
2) Youngest sister; runs a European style bakery, mother of 3&2 year old girls; asks for fancy baking cookbooks all the time, would like to treat with something more
3) Middle sister; all-girl school director; could use a fucking break; loves books, making everyone else's Christmas better and working out - her and lawyer husband own hobby farm turned kids playland
No worries if no ideas, just always appreciate your thoughtfulness. Cheers!
To anyone on this forum who was planning to get me slippers. Don't. I have too many slippers as it is. Thank you.
Wow. Okay let me see if I can make some in roads:Quote:
Originally Posted by BmillsSkier
1) Maine BIL w/ Landrover: What about some Maine/New England backroads travel books? Amazon lists quite a few (no need to buy here but you can get an idea and read reviews). Also along those lines are driving gloves and/or driving shoes. Not sure what Landrovers come with standard re: safety equipment but you could consider something like one of the kits in this review to go with a travel book (I like the idea of having a seat belt cutter on hand in any car).
Ditching the car accessory idea what about something for a nice cookout or boil? Does he have all he needs? Could he use with new accessories?
2) Might need some more info on the younger sister like age and possible other interests. Re: cookbooks - does she collect them or is she actually looking for ground breaking recipes? Is there a particular type of food/region she is interested in exploring (what doesn't she have any of)? Of course I love Cooks and their magazing is great esp. since it has no ads. A gift subscription is always lovely. You can also go the online route if that is more her style. Cooks also sells compulation cookbooks of which I have several that I use all the time.
Maybe she'd like to go a totally different cooking direction and get the kids involved. Last year I gave my neighbors who have two young daughters a entire pizza set up from King Arthur flour. I give them gifts every year and the pizza set up elicited the most excitement I've ever seen. They actually told me it was the best present ever. LOL!
It included King Arthur Pizza flour, dough flavoring and seasonings a pan, a cutter, some nice olive oil and a pizza book I got from Williams Sonoma. You could add a wooden peel if you'd like - I use mine a lot.
3). Are you looking for a gift just for her or something she and her husband can share? Does she need pampering? Perhaps a nice Origins gift set and a book or two to get lost in while taking a relaxing bath? The Gloomaway (Grapefruit) Body Souffle, body buffer and body wash/bubble bath are wonderful (name is horrible but it's based on the idea that grapefruit is supposed to be uplifting. If she's a little more into spicy warm scents go with the Ginger which is just as wonderful) What kind of books does she like to read? What do they do on their hobby farm? Animals? Crops? Maybe she's looking to produce something she can sell from a farm stand like dried lavender products or other herbs. Perhaps start keeping bees? Lots and lots of book options for that kind of stuff - I have a ton. There is also a great magazine called "The Herb Companion" that might be nice.
Maybe she needs a nice new pair of pretty muck boots for use on the farm or veggie gathering baskets.
Or perhaps a gift wrapped goat:
https://youtu.be/ksONKL7kAt0