Sunday, December 10, 2006
Christmas Shopping
I love Christmas, but hate the commercialism. With that said, I probably will spoil our child with tons of too expensive gifts every year, even when they are adults. For now, I prefer to get together for the holidays, but don't exchange gifts. However, again, my plea was ignored.
Scott and I had a little extra funds in our pocket this holiday season -- since we are not even near a referral date. So, I was very generous with gifts.
I spent all afternoon shopping for three gifts. What do you get boys who are 15, 17, and 24? I learned quite a bit about two stores called Ambercrombie and Fitch AND a store called Hollister. Do teens actually wear these clothes? Some of the clothes look like they been washed a thousand times. They are frayed, faded and have paint splatter stains. And you want to charge $50-$70 bucks for a sweatshirt that is in that condition? (Sigh.) Then I had to take a step back and remember my childhood and wanting name brand clothes or a SWATCH watch (remember SWATCHES?). I know my mom and dad couldn't afford the name brand stuff, but I remember how special it was when I did get a Swatch watch, even though it wasn't the particular color which was popular. Now that I think back, I can't remember what was the popular color. I do still have my Swatch, along with the accessories I bought for it with my own money. You want to know something ironic? My mom said when she was a teenager she wanted a Mickey Mouse watch which was all the rage. My great uncle got her a Cinderella watch. She said she was initially dissappointed, but was still happy to get a Disney watch. She still has it. Weird, huh?
Anyway, I got the boys who are 15 & 17 years old, the hoodies they wanted. The oldest, who is 24, I couldn't figure out what to get him. So, I got him a nice bottle of cologne. I don't even know what is popular with the young 20's crowd. So, I got him a new scent from Polo called Double Black. Scott recently purchased it for himself and personally I love the scent. I hope my brother likes it.
My sister was a challenge to buy for, but after telling her what I got our stepmother and hearing her comments, I realized she wants that gift. So, I feel strange buying a matching gift.
Now, I have to shop for the family who live in California. Scott and I are flying out there for the holidays. I am probably going to have to ship the items because getting them through airport security is going to be a hassle. I don't trust putting them in my checked in luggage.
The most difficult person to buy gifts for is my dad. That man says he has everything he needs and wants nothing. I can't think of anything to get him. I thought tools would be a good option, but then remembered his arthritis is really bad in his hands. He doesn't do much work with tools anymore if he can avoid it. I could get him a nice sweater or jacket, but he loves the clothes he has. He doesn't listen to music and doesn't watch DVDs very often. He doesn't get on the computer that often and when he does he says he needs a map to navigate the world wide web. Cracks me up! He leads a rather simple life. I'll have to think about it. Maybe actually going to bed would help. Egads! It is 3:30am!
Scott and I had a little extra funds in our pocket this holiday season -- since we are not even near a referral date. So, I was very generous with gifts.
I spent all afternoon shopping for three gifts. What do you get boys who are 15, 17, and 24? I learned quite a bit about two stores called Ambercrombie and Fitch AND a store called Hollister. Do teens actually wear these clothes? Some of the clothes look like they been washed a thousand times. They are frayed, faded and have paint splatter stains. And you want to charge $50-$70 bucks for a sweatshirt that is in that condition? (Sigh.) Then I had to take a step back and remember my childhood and wanting name brand clothes or a SWATCH watch (remember SWATCHES?). I know my mom and dad couldn't afford the name brand stuff, but I remember how special it was when I did get a Swatch watch, even though it wasn't the particular color which was popular. Now that I think back, I can't remember what was the popular color. I do still have my Swatch, along with the accessories I bought for it with my own money. You want to know something ironic? My mom said when she was a teenager she wanted a Mickey Mouse watch which was all the rage. My great uncle got her a Cinderella watch. She said she was initially dissappointed, but was still happy to get a Disney watch. She still has it. Weird, huh?
Anyway, I got the boys who are 15 & 17 years old, the hoodies they wanted. The oldest, who is 24, I couldn't figure out what to get him. So, I got him a nice bottle of cologne. I don't even know what is popular with the young 20's crowd. So, I got him a new scent from Polo called Double Black. Scott recently purchased it for himself and personally I love the scent. I hope my brother likes it.
My sister was a challenge to buy for, but after telling her what I got our stepmother and hearing her comments, I realized she wants that gift. So, I feel strange buying a matching gift.
Now, I have to shop for the family who live in California. Scott and I are flying out there for the holidays. I am probably going to have to ship the items because getting them through airport security is going to be a hassle. I don't trust putting them in my checked in luggage.
The most difficult person to buy gifts for is my dad. That man says he has everything he needs and wants nothing. I can't think of anything to get him. I thought tools would be a good option, but then remembered his arthritis is really bad in his hands. He doesn't do much work with tools anymore if he can avoid it. I could get him a nice sweater or jacket, but he loves the clothes he has. He doesn't listen to music and doesn't watch DVDs very often. He doesn't get on the computer that often and when he does he says he needs a map to navigate the world wide web. Cracks me up! He leads a rather simple life. I'll have to think about it. Maybe actually going to bed would help. Egads! It is 3:30am!
