As you can tell by my last post, my gift-giving ability was not in top shape on Black Friday. Fortunately for me – and really lucky for the fam! – I found inspiration in the Cyber Monday Deals on Amazon.
I opted to buy board games for most of the 13 members of my shopping list. I like themes. I think that by narrowing it down to a specific category rather than being overwhelmed by every possible thing that I could get people, I was able to really focus on what people would like within that genre. So the games took care of the kids and then for the adult women, I am making a goody basket around the theme of cookies. I got a 3 tier cooling rack for $10, cookie scoops for free, and a special baking sheet for $12, then I am going to buy a package of cookie mix and throw it all together. I figure that it would be the best bang for my 25 buck(s). And for the men, I bought sporty outdoor stuff. They’re not too picky, so I’m not either. It is definitely a relief to have it all done. Now, I just have to wait for them to arrive and buy some wrapping paper at Target.
While I was doing my browsing, I came across a few great gifts that would be perfect for someone…just not anyone on my particular list.
Here are a couple of my favorites:
I know that there are many fans of The Office and I count myself among them. I think that this would be a hilarious and fun gift for a fan. Unfortunately, none of my family members even watch the show, and I guess this isn’t the kind of thing that I would buy for myself. But if I find out that someone I know gets it for Christmas, I will be over to play it with them in a hot second.
I also found this really neat (and I suppose nerdy) item while searching for kids’ toys. It’s called Moon in my Room, and you hang it on the wall of the child’s bedroom and it will go through all of the moon’s phases.
There is also Rainbow in my Room which is probably what I would have chosen as a child.
Something that I did end up buying that is so very, very cool is something called IlluStory. My 5 year old cousin loves books and drawing, like most kids do, so this is a really great gift someone like her. The way it works is the child will write a story and illustrate it, then they send it to the company who will then produce a hard cover book of the story. There is even an About the Author page where you can put the child’s picture. I would have loved something like that when I was her age. Actually, I think it would be pretty fun nowadays, too!
I am also in love with all of the Alex Toys. I can’t wait to have my own kids and buy them all of those adorable toys!
Switching gears from happy children’s stuff to the most disturbing item I found: Terrorist Target Practice. I would NOT recommend buying these for anyone. Yikes.
They come in a 25 pack, and I guess look like that.
On that darker note, I will end this post. I am just so happy and relieved to have my Christmas shopping done. And it wasn’t so bad after all. Yay! I am back to being the benevolent, selfless giver that I know that I am!!
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