It’s the Thought That Counts /s - Topic of the day 11/19/23

Holiday Season is approaching! Are you a habitual self-shopper? I am. What are some gift ideas to share with loved ones that aren't Grailed links you've had bookmarked since June?
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s0up
s0up12mo ago
As much of a meme as it might be, the older I get the more I appreciate the gift of good socks. Good wool/merino blend socks are great and aren't usually something I think to buy for myself when shopping for clothes. So if I get something like some darn toughs as a gift I'm pumped.
Nacho
Nacho12mo ago
wool socks are awesome
Mooses
Mooses12mo ago
socks are also my go-to gift idea i give to others. i usually get looks of like "really? is that a joke?" but i always laugh and say it's serious and give them a brand or two to check out.
Kyler
Kyler12mo ago
Mom refuses to learn what I like, so I enjoy just getting cash from her. My sister is very good at gifting, so I don't even bother sending a gift list. On the other hand, I like to ask people directly what they want so I can give them something they like + something I think they like.
Weeg
Weeg12mo ago
This year i asked for like little upgrades to my cooking setup Things i can get by without fine but could be nice. The big one was some big salt and pepper grinders that have a satisfying crack to em
Mooses
Mooses12mo ago
honestly not a bad idea for myself, might have to yoink this idea for this year!
adaptation
adaptation12mo ago
a preorder at my local bookstore of Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
Nacho
Nacho12mo ago
oh yeah, I asked my parents to get me a peugeot pepper grinder once for christmas it's so good
rej
rej12mo ago
What'd you get? I've been after a nice pepper mill for a while Have had the same ones since the college days
Weeg
Weeg12mo ago
I havent gotten yet haha Idk i just floated it by my parents last week as a “this would be really nice” Havent done any research yet
awburkey
awburkey12mo ago
My MIL is getting us an immersion blender I think fashion stuff is so hard to buy as a gift. Even accessories can be $$$$ and I don’t like stuff like “fun” socks, pocket squares, most ties etc that people might get for me. It also feels weird to just send an exact link to the things I want to people. So inelegant
Nacho
Nacho12mo ago
the peugeot "paris" pepper mill gets my endorsement, looks beautiful, works well and it's got a 25 year warranty
rej
rej12mo ago
Had my eye on a Peugeot
awburkey
awburkey12mo ago
They look nice but $65 for a pepper mill?
s0up
s0up12mo ago
Oh no I am just about to share a pepper mill that costs more than that 😅
Nacho
Nacho12mo ago
there's a reason I asked for it as a christmas gift 😅
awburkey
awburkey12mo ago
I hate electric mills outright lol
s0up
s0up12mo ago
But they are expensive
Nacho
Nacho12mo ago
oh, it's not electric
awburkey
awburkey12mo ago
This seems cool tbh
s0up
s0up12mo ago
It has a very satisfying weight to it and it's pretty versatile on how fine you can grind In hindsight I would've paid more for the larger one though
awburkey
awburkey12mo ago
Yeah it looks really cool and seems fun to use tbh. The Peugeot ones just look like regular pepper mills to me mostly
Nacho
Nacho12mo ago
oh that's a cool design
awburkey
awburkey12mo ago
Oh I see the PEFC wood which is kinda nice. (Ik I sound like “why would you pay $300 for pants” here a bit)
Nacho
Nacho12mo ago
they're basically the ones everyone else copied as I understand it. they've been making pepper mills since 1870 or so
awburkey
awburkey12mo ago
Yeah that’s fair then. CPs instead of CP knock offs I do think more general lifestyle stuff rather than fashion stuff is what I like. It gives the gift giver more freedom and being surprised is always fun
jawntanamo_bae
jawntanamo_bae12mo ago
Soup is entirely correct that good socks are a top gift of all time. I’m a huge fan of giving hats, such as a beanie or ball cap as well. Gloves are also an excellent gift. Heartily recommend Sullivan Glove Co: https://sullivanglove.com
Sullivan Glove Co
Sullivan Glove Company
American glove makers since 1941.
werkinprogress
werkinprogress12mo ago
I'm going to get my roommate of pot with a spout because he was talking about how much he loved using it at his parents' place. I'm still thinking about what I gotta get my girlfriend I get cash from family for the most part because I've always been particular with what I want I don't ever want people to break the bank as well so I think cash gives them an easier time in terms of setting their own boundaries with things
plyisytwy
plyisytwy12mo ago
A few years ago i got everyone in my extended family maldon salt and tiny cheap ceramic salt cellars from Etsy.
Nacho
Nacho12mo ago
ooh that's a nice idea
plyisytwy
plyisytwy12mo ago
Found out that my uncle doesnt use salt so i told him to put it on his driveway
rej
rej12mo ago
My go-to request is camping gadgets, though I've nearly run out of useful stuff to get. Kitchen cookware, and now yard care essentials will probably be on the docket
awburkey
awburkey12mo ago
Accessories like a garment steamer, sweater shaver, hangers etc are also nice
Carney
Carney12mo ago
I pretty much buy whatever I need/want when I need/want it, so don't really have anything on a list, and chances are I'll end up returning most gifts I receive. My wife and I have been trying to convince our families to stop with the gifts so we can do a family trip or something and share an experience instead, but it's been a tough sell so far
Sal
Sal12mo ago
Give yourself the gift of a nice heated blanket this holiday season I am upgrading mine and it is one of those little things that makes a big difference in the colder months I know the skeptics out there are already thinking sal man wires in a blanket isn't that kinda dangerous what if it explodes in the middle of the night Let me tell you I have had one catch fire while on my body and it's not enough to deter me from the extreme coziness, they're simply that good
Erik
Erik12mo ago
I thrifted a vintage one and restored it, I would definitely recommend it to people as a Christmas gift Where do you live regionally? I can’t imagine ever needing to sleep with a heated blanket
plyisytwy
plyisytwy12mo ago
Once i asked for nice towels since it was something i would be pleased to receive but didn’t want to budget for myself, but I underestimated how particular my taste is even with stuff like that. When your loved ones buy everything from amazon it really is impossible to enable them to gift you something good.
Erik
Erik12mo ago
Nice towels and nice sheets are such good gifts I’m just going to ask my parents for an LLBean gift card tbh. If I ask for money I’ll feel like I need to use it for bills, and there’s a few things I’ve wanted an excuse to pick up from LLBean
Sal
Sal12mo ago
Philly baby go birds
Erik
Erik12mo ago
Lmao I’m in the same general area and I would sweat so bad with a heated blanket 😭
Sal
Sal12mo ago
Set it on low? Idk man but getting into a preheated bed is one of the joys of modern living Give yourself and all of your family that joy
jawntanamo_bae
jawntanamo_bae12mo ago
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werkinprogress
werkinprogress12mo ago
Might ask my parents to get a poster of mine framed
Gugi
Gugi12mo ago
I'm just asking for giftcards to the Canadian REI equivalent this year as I embrace the inevitability of my gorpcore era in preparation for an antipodal trip in the new year I've got a reputation as being tough to shop for, so most years I just ask for nice socks or underwear
bancars69420
bancars6942012mo ago
I've been enjoying buying friends cool vintage graphic tees that are meaningful. I get to thrift. It looks thoughtful. It's really fun. Not sure how it'll go in a few years after they have a stack of tees, but whatever. For me, even my wife doesn't dare buying me clothes anymore. She got me some Miansai stuff earlier this year though that I wear all the time. Can't go (too) wrong with jewelry. I keep a list of all my favorite brands and tell family (if they ask) they can buy me pretty much anything from these stores and I'll like it.
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