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Christmas shopping would be possible if Amazon would allow for connecting amazon account with Facebook. You could then give commands like "Add to shopping cart
by 8draco8 10y ago
Christmas shopping would be possible if Amazon would allow for connecting amazon account with Facebook. You could then give commands like "Add to shopping cart , $50 items from my family members wish lists".
- mturmon 10y agoDoes this really sound at all appealing? Buying things at random from automated lists?
- givinguflac 10y agoHow else could you possibly show you care? /s
- Roritharr 10y agoMaybe you care, but can we please have this, as a "Christmas for the rest of us"-Solution? Every year it's a stressful and unhappy affair for our small family since so many relatives expect something.
- mistermann 10y agoGood point, I realize I've come to somewhat dread Christmas as well. So many gifts for people that don't care because they have everything, yet you're socially obligated.
- sjclemmy 10y agoI've got a solution for this that I've practiced for the last couple of years: presents for children only. The annual pointless spendfest is the dark side of a consumerist economy. If you or your friends and family are offended because you haven't bought them a gift it's their problem, not yours.
- mcphage 10y agoWe've switched to this in both my family and my wife's family, and I like it so much better. It's fun buying gifts for our kids (and nieces and nephews) and removes the sense of obligation that takes away from the giving and receiving beyond that.
- kuschku 10y agoCraft them something? I mean, you don't have to gift expensive things just because.
- Broken_Hippo 10y agoI solve this with food. For years I've made christmas cookies. General mix for work and folks I don't know well. If I know someone's tastes and they are close, I customize. It isn't always cookies, but generally food. The weirdest thing I found is that folks wound up looking forward to my gift, even though they know what I give them. The main downside is that it takes some work, a bit of freezer space, and some planning.
- SixSigma 10y ago> So many gifts for people that don't care because they have everything, yet you're socially obligated. They have all the food they will ever eat for the rest of their lives ? My unsolicited advice is buy the equipment for making chutney / jam / pickle/ candied fruit / dried fruit etc. and give everybody a container of that with a pretty label their name & your name on.
- mistermann 10y agoThis is one of the best solutions I've heard, thank you.
- SixSigma 10y agoIt is very rewarding in and of itself and doesn't take lots time to make far too much :) And don't forget pickling in vinegar - cabbage, chillies, garlic, carrots, beans the list is almost endless. Like so many things, what used to be a peasant essential has become an artisan treat.
- douche 10y agoIf kids aren't involved, I think the Yankee Swap is the answer. Everybody brings one gift, you pick numbers out of a hat to see who gets to choose first, you can either pick a wrapped present or steal one that's already been opened. Everybody gets a present, and it tends to be something that you might actually want or make use of, since you usually can end up trading away anything that is a real bad fit.
- elliottcarlson 10y agoI know a few families that have all agreed to go the Secret Santa route - each person has one other to buy for, except for the kids in the family. This means everyone will get something, but it limits the cost aspect -- of course couples etc might do something for each other separately - but for the overall family giving aspect it greatly narrows the scope.
- tripzilch 10y agoif you don't know what to give someone, give them something they'll use up. food, candles, nice pens, incense, olive oil, wine or liquor, a bouquet of dying plants, etc
- superflyguy 10y agoIn case you didn't know, you can already share your Amazon wish lists with people. You don't need Factbook integration.