016 Does He Eat Nuts?

[autumnmuse]

I swear, that is the question a favorite co-worker just asked my best friend co-worker about her boss.#weirdthingsIhearatwork

I chuckled (cuz my mind always immediately goes dirty) and and gave her a hard time. "Really? Most random question of the day award goes to!"

In other news ... A few weeks ago HR sent out a note to let us know we were hosting the "Turkey and a Thirty" Foodshare drive again for the community. I totally forgot about it, and so when I came in today I felt bad. Luckily, I had twenty bucks on me, so even though it's not a turkey and thirty, it's at least something.

They were handing out cute little stickers with their receipts, so I had to take a photo with my phone, ha.

I'm trudging along in this book for my research paper. I am almost halfway through it. It's sad... its not even 300 pages. I can read a 300 page book in one night if I am really into the book (Ive done it many times), but this thing is like pulling teeth. After reading this, I have to read fraken 10 articles so it's not my only source (he wants at least 5 and 1 primary). I also have to study tonight and tomorrow for my stupid stats test. HELP MEH! ): LOL

At least tonight I get a short break from this insanity. Hanging out with Trisha and Diane. We're going to go to Starbucks since they have their "RED CUPS" out right now. I want my damn gingerbread latte :D  Then we're going to go do a little Christmas shopping at Target (stocking stuffers, though I might buy my mom and dad's gift there if I can find something they might actually like).

Every year I have this problem. My parents have EVERYTHING they want or need... when they need something they just buy it. When they want something, they just buy it. They have NO hobbies, so I can't just buy something for that. They hate going out and dinning or doing activities. They like to hang out at home or at my brother's house and relax (they've worked very hard all their lives, and don't know how to 'splurge').  They're so difficult to shop for...ugh. I may just give them gift cards to places but I hate that cop out ... it feels like a cop out LMAO. RaWR!  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!

Other than that, I have only bought one thing for Diane and one thing for Trisha for Christmas. I haven't found anything for my two brothers ... UGH. I have started to write holiday cards, so if you're interested in one, please see the post before this one :D 
 

Comments

[t_hale_capital]

Here's an idea that I've used in the past for parents & relatives.
http://www.heifer.org/gift-catalog/index.html

[yohjideranged]

My parents are the same way...except, I can usually skate by with mom since she like homemade baked goods and coffee. But Dad is so difficult...and I am going to be no help at all because I usually give him a give card too.

Good luck on your reading, your paper, and your test!

[yada_yada]

Hmm, how are their bath towels, bedding, and kitchen towels? Are any of them worn enough that new ones could be put into rotation?
Do either of them listen to music? Are they missing any albums from a favorite artist?

My default gifts are bath sets, other gift sets, self-created baskets(at home movie night themed) and socks.
Good luck on the gift buying and the test.

[aeris]

That's gotta be a pain@not knowing what to get people. For me, I find men really hard to shop for as all the males in my life right now have everything they need/want. Gotta really wrack your brain during these times, and sometimes I go safe and get yankee candles and other wax warmer things. And I don't think gift cards are a cop-out! I love me some gift cards. :D

[autumnmuse]

Thanks! :D I really do love that, so I think I will use this as a group gift for them then get them something small to unwrap <3

[autumnmuse]

Hmmm ... My mom does like clothes, so maybe I can find her something nice. She's picky though, ha-ha. Dad is the hardest :D

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[autumnmuse]

I wish they listened to music ): But they're very old fashioned and back in their day they didn't have things like music players LOL ... sad, I know.

Last year I got mom a new bathroom set, so maybe this year I'll look at her bedroom. Dad is really the hardest, but maybe I can put together a small basket for him. Thank you!!!

[autumnmuse]

It really is. I wish my brothers would leave video games, etc for us to buy during the holidays, but they always buy them when they release... raWr. I know I'll come up with something but it's almost December! *Freakoutmode* HAHA