Good morning everyone,
I started this thread to share how I select gifts for extended family, as well as share some of my best gift ideas. I also leave room in the discussion for humor, as I tend to choose items that people don’t often think of as great gifts. But, in context can be great gifts.
How do I choose a gift for extended family?
Well I tend to start with price point. I have about 8 to 10 extended family members that I buy gifts for. This is the family you talk to, but only see once or twice a year at best, close Cousins, Aunts, Uncles. So I set my price point at about $15 to $40 per person. So, sorry your not getting the Iphone X.
Then I try to pick items which will have an impact on their life. By this I mean things people use every day, or items that you keep around at all times just in case you need them. I want something you will use in the year, rather than weird or funny cheap crap that no one wants. I often find my choice items based on usually ordinary things I purchased for myself during the year.
So what have been my successes?
Socks
I’m not joking. This has been one of my best received gifts to date. As most people, not me, wear socks every day, they don’t think much of them and probably only wear cheap and to be honest crappy socks from the store. But, this is where you can make a splash. Buy 1 pair of PREMIUM socks as a luxury item. These are the kind things your relatives don’t often think of, but will enjoy through out the year. My go to options are:
KrazyGoatSocks.com
these are an awesome work, camping, or just lounging sock. They are medium weight (compared to store socks HEAVY WEIGHT) sock that are awesome. They are Ultra Plush inside and strong on the outside. They have silver in the weave, keeping them from getting stinky. No joke, it works. In my use these in use while camping and wearing the same socks multiple days without washing only had very light smell. Another big plus is these are made from Texas Wool and all work is done in the USA. But, unless you have family in cold weather, someone that likes lounging in socks, or work on their feet, odds are they won’t use these socks all that often. But, I have another option for the warm weather or thin sock lover.
Smart Wool and Darn Tough
These are the more hip and every day style luxury socks. They often come in fun patterns and are offered in lighter weights for warmer climates.
I’ll add more items later, but if you have any ideas of other great gift ideas or terrible ones you would suggest everyone stay away from, please share.
