Your Christmas Shopping Done Yet ??

All the kids get cash. That's useful to them. The adults get actual gifts, and I figure it out right around Thanksgiving or a little after.

My daughter in France will get a bunch of gifts (she's easy to buy for -- she wants everything), including a little artificial tree and ornaments.

Should I get her French boyfriend something? Because of course she has one.
 
WheatenLover said:
@Naturally , the third line has a question that you neglected to answer!
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Oh absolutely. If your daughter has a French boyfriend, you’re required to get him something charming, slightly confusing, and possibly scented. Maybe a nice bar of soap that costs too much and hope he doesn't take it the wrong way, or a scarf he can wear while shrugging philosophically.

But seriously, a small token would be lovely. Maybe something that says “Welcome to the family” without screaming “I’m watching you, Pierre". A box of local treats or something from your area would go over great. After all, diplomacy starts with dessert.
 
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Naturally said:
Oh absolutely. If your daughter has a French boyfriend, you’re required to get him something charming, slightly confusing, and possibly scented. Maybe a nice bar of soap that costs too much and hope he doesn't take it the wrong way, or a scarf he can wear while shrugging philosophically.

But seriously, a small token would be lovely. Maybe something that says “Welcome to the family” without screaming “I’m watching you, Pierre". A box of local treats or something from your area would go over great. After all, diplomacy starts with dessert.
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I call him Frenchie because it pisses off my daughter. Maybe I'll get him a stuffed poodle called Pierre, that is hugging a bottle of men's cologne.
 
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Knight said:
No all done. Cards that have season greetings & room for Benjamin's bought, filled & put away for that special day.
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That's what we're doing now but with one wrapped gift for each little one. Took so much pressure off when we made that decision.
If we see something during the year that's perfect for someone we get it and give it to them then.
 

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