A bit early for Christmas gifts ideas, but....

**catnapper** · 11-04-2007, 10:36 AM

Thats the tough question, isn't it? Mom (and I) want to put some thought and effort into a gift. After all, if we all just exchange cash or gift cards, then why bother? I mean, I could hand mom $50 cash and she could hand me the same. I think gifts should include some thought. Not just a last minute stop at WaWa to pick up a gift card at the counter on your way to someone's house... have you seen how many gift cards they offer? Best Buy, Barnes and Nobles, AmEx, etc. They have them all!

Then again, at least a gift card is almost certain to be used. Unless of course its like my uncle who gave us a card to the candle store when we're allergic to all the scents. Then I feel guilty not using it.

The big exciting gift that I asked mom for myself and hubby? New feather pillows for our bed. She must think I've lost my marbles, but its what I want! LOL Its something I'd never buy for myself but will be useful every night!

**jennielynn1970** · 11-04-2007, 10:51 AM

What about a nice set of portable speakers for the laptop?? Or a flash drive so she can save things to it and use it on other computers at school if she can't take her computer with her that day (WP docs etc...).

**AbbyMom** · 11-04-2007, 11:04 AM

How about one of those backpacks designed specifically for holding laptops for students? They're heavy and if she ends up hauling it around, her shoulder will begin hurting. (Speaking from experience here).

P.S. When I started giving cash instead of purchased gifts to the nieces and nephews, I suddenly became the most popular aunt.

**anna_66** · 11-05-2007, 08:34 AM

My brother sent us a MC gift card and there was no activation fee on it. I used it to buy a corless mouse for our lap, I love it!

**Hellow** · 11-05-2007, 09:39 AM

Well, i would reccommend a web camera for the iming and a microphone for the same thing. I would also reccommend a carrying case and a wireless travel mouse.
PS: im going to be getting about $800 for christmas so im going to buy a HP dv6500t laptop:

**emily_the_spoiled** · 11-05-2007, 09:56 AM

What about something like a wireless mouse? (She may get really tired of the mouse feature on a laptop.)

Here is a link for www.cnet.com and their peripherals. They are divided out by price, so you can lookat way if you want.

http://shopper.cnet.com/2001-3132_9-0.html?tag=shfd.dir

**mina'smomma** · 11-05-2007, 11:52 AM

There are all types of accessories that are for laptops. As stated a wireless mouse, a webcam, some software for photos, a hard case carrier will be very nice especially if she goes away to college next year. (I was always glad to have mine when my nieces and nephews were visiting because then it didn't get damaged.) You could also buy her a photo printer that she could use.