The holiday season can quickly go from gleeful to glum when you consider all of the people you have to buy presents for. Particularly if you've been buying for the same person for many years, it's tough to come up with something new.
Because we like being helpful, we forced our e-mail list of Insider Advisers to tell us what was on their wish list this year. We organized the lists by age to make it even easier (you're welcome!).
Seriously, if you can't find a gift idea here, then there's no help for you, and that hard-to-shop-for person on your list deserves to get a scented candle for the 12th year in a row.
Happy shopping everyone!
Love,
The Insiders
Wish list for 60+
Something someone else enjoyed and really wants to pass along – No money, no fuss but something fun.
To remain cancer free.
Peace in our family
Books from Borders
gift card for a
Massage or a day at the spa
To have all my family home and all getting along – No cranky pants
Gift certificate at Richard’s Bistro in Manchester, a spa or the Capito Center for the Arts
One year’s worth of Megabucks tickets
One week’s vacation bareboating in the Virgin Islands
I love love LOVE gift certificates! I know some people don’t like to give them because they’re a tad impersonal, BUT yocan be assured that the recipient will get something they actually want, and the after-Christmas sales usually mean the gift certificate goes further.
Somebody to shovel my doorway each time it snows.
Another somebody to rake up the leaves on my lawn which remain after I got overwhelmed, and before the snow comes
A new, bright and fluffy (warm) scarf to wear while walking along the side of the road (maybe even something “reflective” so I can be seen in traffic)
Gift card to the coffee shop I patronize
Pair of warm work gloves for outdoor winter tasks
Warm yet sleek earmuffs
A small variety of different canned cat foods for my cat to “try”
A REAL light, battery operated, for the inevitable power outages to come (with accompanying battery)
Make a contribution in my honor to any of the local non profits in the Concord region: Capital Region Food Bank, CATCH, NH Community Loan Fund, Red River Theatre, NH Historical Society
After shave
Vignoles or River’s Edge (red) from Jewell Towne Vineyards; Cranbreez from Zorvino Vineyard; Blueberry wine from Sweet Baby Vineyards; Noiret (red) from Candia Vineyards; North River Tawny Port from Flag Hill Vineyards
Subscriptions to all my favorite magazines
Wish list for 50s+
Gift cards to local restaurants – especially Hermanos & Veanos
Canon Digital camera
Gas generator for house
Cashmere lined leather gloves
iPod shuffle
Bottles of red wine
Good health and happiness for my family, friends and all
Gift certificate to my favorite quilt shop, the Audobon giftshop or local restaurant or local store
Affordable health insurance that allows coverage for pre-existing conditions
Golf membership to Canterbury Woods
Invitation to a home-cooked meal at your house
Invitation to a walk or afternoon of snowman-making, followed by a cup of tea or cocoa
Invitation and tickets to a concert, play, or movie
Donation to a non-profit yoknow I support
U2 CDs
Gift certificate for Ruby Tuesday’s
Scratch tickets
Plain M&M’s
External hard drive (for movie, music and e-book storage)
Kindle
Flip HD camcorder
Large flat screen HD TV
A gift certificate for Victoria’s Secret or Outback Restaurant
Book of car wash coupons
A picture of all my grandchildren together
Wish list for 40s
A hot stone massage from Soulful Touch Massage Therapy, LLC
Digital camera
GPS
Laptop
New glasses
A full time job
Chess in Concert CD (with Josh Groban)
“Lost” season 5 on DVD
Several knee high pairs of “Smart Wool” brand socks
Wool Yarn (worsted weight in pinks, greens, and blues)
New pizza pans
Wensleydale cheese
A jar of Devonshire clotted cream
A very LARGE canning pot with rack
Scrapbooking supplies
I want a Slanket. Not the inferior Snuggie, but a Slanket.
One of those mini laptops for working on the go.
A furry muff, Canada style, to dangle from my neck and keep my hands warm.
L.L. Bean slippers.
Jewelry
Lots of spiced egg nog
Peace in my life, relaxation
Pandora beads
Win the lottery
Another grandchild
Netbook
Diamond kitty pendant
Warm slippers
Electric blanket
Gift card to shop for new clothes
Wish list for 30s
Snow tires!
A membership to Red River Theatres, NH Audubon, or the Concord Food Co-Op
Tickets to any of the museums, galleries, or performing arts venues in Concord
Gift certificate to Gibson’s Bookstore, the League of NH Craftsmen Gallery or any of the Main Street businesses
Digital Canon Rebel camera
Waterproof rain jacket
KitchenAid mixer
iTunes gift card
Case for ipod
Laptop carrier/sleeve
Family memberships to: SEE Science Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center or Montshire Museum
Snowshoes
Spa certificate
Gift card to Tanger Outlets
Dutch oven
Jewelry
Maid/cleaning service
I would like for my kids to get me a gift certificate to cover the grey hairs they have put on my head
My husband to get me some outfits that don’t scream “Hey look… Mom coming through.”
A nice big hug with an “I love you.”
Sewing machine
Beetles Rockband (video game)
Digital camera
Home Depot or Bordesr gift card or certificate to get hair or nails done
Kindle
Dishwasher
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360
Mario Kart for Nintendo DS
AffirmWater stainless steel water bottles
Subscription to the Concord Monitor
Bright, cheerful umbrella from Viking House
Funky, colorful clogs from Joe King
“Date night” package of gift certificates (Sunny’s Table and Red River, Hermanos and Capitol Center for the Arts)
Beautiful local art from McGowan
Pampering package from Lotions ‘n Potions (oh, my tired feet…)
Gingerbread cookies from Madeleine’s
Family membership to Canterbury Shaker Village or Discovery Center
Beautiful, custom-fitted bra from Zoe & Co. (this gift would have to originate with spouse, otherwise the creepy factor would outweigh the joy of a good bra)
Gift certificates for tap dancing or yoga
Charitable donation in my honor to CHaD, Special Olympics or Saint Paul’s Church
Wish list for 20s
DVD player
The Ugly Truth (on DVD)
The Proposal (on DVD)
Laura Levine books
Gift card to Market Basket, Walmart, Target or New York and Company
Sharp knife set
Ladies tool kit
A night of babysitting
Digital camera
Business clothes and accessories
Bella Cucina rocket blender
Mindflex (game)
Simon Mall gift card
Yankee Candles
Warm gloves
Scene It? “Friends” edition
“Love Actually” soundtrack
Tickets to play or concert
Grill
Home Depot gift card
“Dawson’s Creek” complete series on DVD
Netbook with Windows 7
iPod
Tool kit
Wish list ages 15-19
Money
Clothes
XBox360
Car
MacBook Pro
Patriots and Bruins Tickets
iTouch
Laptop
Golf clubs
iTunes gift card
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
Play Station 3
Guitar
Hair straightener
Uggs
Kindle
North Face jacket
Jewelry
Makeup
New phone
Books
iPod Nano
Computer
Skis or snowboard
Video games
Sweatshirt
Drum set
Purse
Sims 3 (computer game)
Simon Mall gift card
Camera
Sports-related items
Clothes from Wet Seal, Abercrombie or Hollister
Gift card to Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts
Cell phone case
Perfume
Kingdom Hearts for Nintendo DS or Dance Dance Revolution for PS3 (video games)
Permission to get piercings
Guitar Hero
Pandora bracelets
Sneakers
Wish list ages 7-10
ZhZhPets
Remote control car
Spy gear
Anything Transformers
Arts and Crafts kits
Dirt bike
Webkinz
Giant doll house
Plasma TV
Computer
Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi
Four wheeler
Littlest Pet Shop toys
Anything from “Ben 10: Alien Force” (A show on Cartoon Network), especially Kevin’s car and the Alien Force watch.
Swim to me Puppy
WII and WII games
XBox 360
Radio
Millennium Falcon (Fastest ship in Star Wars)
Clothes
Baby Alive Whoopsie Doo Baby Doll
Uncle Ben to be safe in Afghanistan.
Wish list age 6 and under
More trains for train set
Ladybug farm
Anything Elmo
Wagon
Play kitchen
Anything Disney princesses
V-Tech V.Smile video game system
