2. Ideas for proud grandparents
Grandkids are Get Out of Jail Free cards. Include them somehow in your gift idea -- you can't go wrong!
Consider these options:
• Any handmade present created by your children.
• Black's has some really neat photo gift options like blankets and decorative plates. All you need to place an order is your favourite family photo -- and a credit card.
• Consider creating something yourself, like a calendar of family pics, an heirloom cookbook or a slide-show DVD of memorable moments.
3. Ask them to create a wish list
If holidays with the in-laws are old hat and you are close and comfortable, why not have them tell you what they really want to see under the tree? "Ask your in-laws to create a Christmas wish list, just like children do. It has worked really well for me," suggests Rebecca Feth-Suprun of Simcoe, Ont. Many online retailers, like the ones below, offer wish lists on their sites.
• Golf Town: www.golftown.com
• Sears: www.sears.ca
• Amazon.ca: www.amazon.ca or Indigo Books & Music: www.chapters.indigo.ca
4. Donate to charity
For the in-laws who have everything and who won't miss a tangible gift, make a donation in their name to a charity you know is close to their heart. Many organizations, such as the David Suzuki Foundation and War Child Canada, accept online donations. You could also contribute to a local food bank or shelter to help make someone else's Christmas special.
No time to shop? No problem!
When in doubt, gift certificates can still show you care. After all, who doesn't like picking out a little treat for themselves after the holiday rush?
Check these out:
• Does your dad-in-law have an old collection of records? Help him get started on a digital music collection with money toward an online music store. Popular services include iTunes and Puretracks.
• Give them a night out. Try Cineplex Entertainment for a movie package, Ticketmaster for theatre or concert tickets, or a gift certificate for their favourite restaurant.
• With an HBC gift card, you can shop at several stores, including Home Outfitters, Designer Depot and The Bay.
Visit our forums to chat with other Canadian Living readers about great gift ideas.
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