How much money are you looking to spend? Because a respectable piece of luggage is pretty damn clutch. However, you really get what you pay for when it comes to luggage. For the new lady friend, I am basically replaying last year's girlfriend gift idea and buying one of those fancy storage boxes from a stationary store and loading it up with assorted things. Alpaca wool mittens, butt plugs, her favourite lubricant - you know, the usual cutesy stuff. She'll love it.
For the husband I'm loading up on all things Star Wars as stocking stuffers and a new laptop/work bag. Any TiB tips or favorites are welcome. I suck at making lists. I don't really need or want anything, so my lists get me in trouble with anyone who isn't my mama. Apparently asking for gift cards, Burts Bees and fuzzy Target socks is grounds for being bullied into making a more "acceptable" one.
Here is one from Timbuk2 that I really like. I don't have it, but I have a different Timbuk2 that is great.
I want to buy my husband a kegerator conversion kit. However, I know nothing about them. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
So, apparently, my girlfriend's brother and his wife got me a Christmas gift. Which means I'm now on the hook for getting them something. Any ideas on what a couple of yuppie scum bags might like, Tibers/Tibettes? Where's Ballsack when you need em............
Excuse me, but I speak Yuppie. Get them a wine aerator or some artisan olive oil. If they're yuppies, do the have a Beemer? You could buy them his and hers driving gloves. Or a sign made from re-purposed driftwood that say's 'I'd rather be in the hhamptons"
For my girlfriend I'm making a few household decorations that she's requested plus we are going in on a computer for each other. As usual I've requested some nice tools I normally wouldn't get for myself plus a couple books from Steve Rinella. Spoiler: Plans I know said I'd propose in 2015 but I am thinking our "anniversary" early on in January may be better... and that will overshadow anything from Christmas. I know how I'll do it now too.
The red-hot yuppie item of the year: Yeti 10oz Tumber Yeti Coosie For a little more cost-effective option, you can't go wrong with Columbia pullovers or vests, which I got for both of my brothers and their wives this year.
Does your husband brew his own beer or is he planning on buying kegs of commercial beer? There are a couple of sites out there that you can order from http://www.homebrewing.org/Kegging-Systems_c_457.html http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/kegging/draft-systems http://www.midwestsupplies.com/kegging.html Another good option would be to look up your local homebrewing shop they would likely be able to help you figure out what you need and point you in the right direction and you won't have to worry about shipping
So what are teenagers into these days? One girl, 17, one boy, 15. I usually just get them itunes gift cards but I'll actually be with them Christmas morning this year so I thought actual gifts might be in order. Around $30 each or so. Unfortunately the parents are there so liquor/drugs (what I would have wanted at that age) are out of the question. She recently got a car and he's into sports and video games, but for $30 each I can't really think of anything.
Does anyone have one of the "smart" luggage/carryons? I'm looking at getting a new carryon for Christmas as I'm starting a new job come Jan/Feb that will significantly increase my travel. The USB charger aspect specifically is what is most appealing. Ive seen the Bluesmart one (http://www.amazon.com/Bluesmart-1-Smart-Carry-On-Luggage/dp/B00X5OUC1U) and my Mom found the Barracuda (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barracuda/barracuda-collapsible-luggage-tray-gps-usb-charger) but I'm open. Otherwise I've asked for a wireless subwoofer so my hot jams can more effectively annoy my neighbors as well as a quality watch box as having a sister who works for a retail manufacturer means my collection is growing steadily.
Okay folks, all creepiness aside, I think Rush is onto something. The Booby/Booty/Bikini threads have been pretty stagnant (I was gone for two years, and hardly a thing has changed, for fuck's sake, [but God bless you ladies who did!] ). So how about the TiBettes contribute to those respective threads, and the TiBers will respond in-kind in the TiBer thread. Everybody wins! If you're a TiBette who feels squeamish about showing off her twins or her continental-divide, just give to the bikini thread. You don't even have to be in a bikini/lingerie; a sexy, elegant dress will do.
Christmas gift rant: Maybe, if you actually spent some time with your niece, I wouldn't have to do everything but buy her gift for you.