johnnysmom
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Post by johnnysmom on Dec 16, 2017 18:06:14 GMT
I didn't even think about getting ds' girlfriend a gift, what's the protocol for that? They've only been dating a couple months.....he's 16, she's 15. I think he's going shopping for her tomorrow, I mean a gift from dh & I. She's only been over once, they have a rather odd relationship (imo) in that they don't see each other much outside of school. She's a nice girl, I just don't know how long the relationship will last.
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Post by Pahina722 on Dec 16, 2017 18:14:48 GMT
I’ve gotten gifts for DS’s girlfriends when I see them a lot because I know them and what they like (he dated one for 18 months and is on his second year with this one.) However, his earlier, more casual GFs that I didn’t know, I just told Merry Christmas. If you’re torn, you could get her a gift card to a theater, Starbucks, Target or Amazon without breaking the bank.
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Post by StephDRebel on Dec 16, 2017 18:16:01 GMT
I always do something for the girls my kids are dating. It's unlikely at that point, but I like to make a good impression in case these are the hateful women who will try to drag my poor baby boys away from their mother one day. I'm getting all of the points I can, just in case. (I'm kidding, I am looking forward to growing our family through marriage and babies eventually)
I would keep it super simple, maybe give each of them a $10 Sonic or Starbucks gift card or a movie ticket?
This year, the girlfriends are getting the Target beauty box.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Dec 16, 2017 18:52:43 GMT
CVS has a four-pack gift set of wet n wild lip glosses for $4.99. It's decent enough gloss and none of the colors are ridiculous for a teen. (I kinda want one for me. LOL.) Could put a sheet mask with it.
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Post by Suziee2 on Dec 16, 2017 19:13:54 GMT
How about some fuzzy socks rolled up like a cupcake and an EOS red or pink lip balm on top? Not a big deal, but a sweet little something. You could always throw in a bottle of nail polish or a fun small gift card if you felt you needed to do more.
Pinterest has all sorts of ideas and tutorials.
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Post by Jockscrap on Dec 16, 2017 19:19:20 GMT
I would get her a little something.
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johnnysmom
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Post by johnnysmom on Dec 16, 2017 19:26:01 GMT
How about some fuzzy socks rolled up like a cupcake and an EOS red or pink lip balm on top? Not a big deal, but a sweet little something. You could always throw in a bottle of nail polish or a fun small gift card if you felt you needed to do more. Pinterest has all sorts of ideas and tutorials. Oh that's a good idea. Gift cards are hard because we live in the middle of nowhere (aside from Subway, Dollar General and a gas station there's not much here), and she doesn't drive yet. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 16, 2017 20:14:52 GMT
If they only see each other at school, I would not send a gift with DS to school for her. But if she was in my home over the holidays, it would be nice to have a little something.
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Post by peaname on Dec 16, 2017 20:20:42 GMT
I wouldn't unless she's enough of a part of your son's life that she's at the family gift exchange then I'd get her something so she wouldn't feel left out. I think gift giving has gotten out of hand. Are we supposed to gift everyone that we have any sort of relationship with? What do you get your dentist for Christmas?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 20:25:09 GMT
I didn't even think about getting ds' girlfriend a gift, what's the protocol for that? They've only been dating a couple months.....he's 16, she's 15. I think he's going shopping for her tomorrow, I mean a gift from dh & I. She's only been over once, they have a rather odd relationship (imo) in that they don't see each other much outside of school. She's a nice girl, I just don't know how long the relationship will last. At this age, and stage of relationship I think it is fine to not get her a gift from you unless she will be at a family gift exchange, which it doesn't sound like that is likely. Next year if they are still in a relationship then I think some of the little gifts on thread would be ideal |
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Post by peano on Dec 16, 2017 20:27:24 GMT
I leave her present up to DS, but I do give her and her family a plate of cookies.
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Post by leannec on Dec 16, 2017 23:36:36 GMT
I haven't given dd#1's boyfriend a gift until this year ... they are now 18 (almost 19) and have been together for almost three years so it's time  If the girlfriend is coming to your house for a gift exchange then definitely get her something ... she will really appreciate it  |
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Post by supersoda on Dec 17, 2017 0:23:05 GMT
I'm not getting anything for 16 y.o. DD's bf. They've been dating about 3 months, and I'm unlikely to see him over the holidays unless without a group of kids. (I'm not too disappointed by the fact that they're both part of a big friend group and almost never hang out alone.) If he hung out here a lot, I'd probably get something.
I have bought several things for 19 y.o. DD's bf (dating about 9 months) because he will be spending the holidays with us. His present pile and stocking will look about the same as my girls'.
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 17, 2017 3:08:58 GMT
I adore ds' girlfriend. They've been together for almost 2 years. When he's home (he's at university)she is here w/him and she's like my own dd. I bought her a set of watches, a Johanna Brasford coloring book and colored pencils and want to give one more gift. She's kind and sweet and my ds loves her a lot. Hopefully, she's a keeper.
She also gives us gifts which is completely unnecessary.
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Post by cmpeter on Dec 17, 2017 4:05:39 GMT
Unless she is as coming over for the holidays, I wouldn’t give her a gift. If she is as then something simple...I like the fuzzy socks/EOS idea.
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Post by workingclassdog on Dec 17, 2017 4:10:35 GMT
What about one of the Kohl's Big Blankets... The $8 or $9 ones that were on sale on Black Friday. That's my new go to gift for anyone!! LOL.. My daughter's teacher, a friend who drives my DD home from school when I am working.. etc. I totally forgot about my other DD who is 21.. I need to get something for her boyfriend... I haven't before but he's been around for almost 2 years. Dang I should have bought one for him too!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Dec 17, 2017 12:26:52 GMT
Medium sized boxes of chocolates are good for things like this.
It's not a serious gift, but still says "you are remembered."
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Post by scrappysurfer on Dec 19, 2017 17:21:46 GMT
I think it’s never a bad thing to give a gift to a bf/gf no matter how long they’ve been seeing each other but I wouldn’t go extravagant for a 3 month relationship
A gift card to Ulta or Sephora with a basket of her favorite treats
A scarf or pashmina
Boot socks
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Post by giatocj on Dec 19, 2017 17:24:50 GMT
We got our grandson's GF a Furby as an inside joke, but I also made her a picture frame that's holding a mall GC as her real gift.
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Post by dockmaster on Dec 19, 2017 17:43:33 GMT
We bought the boys nice sweaters and a shirt and 1 of the Kohls blankets. Both DDs are in college and have been dating their fellas for a year or more. We really like these young men. When the girls were younger we did more tokenish gifts, but there is a good chance that these young men may eventually become oir SILs.
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Post by nnnsmom on Dec 19, 2017 17:53:36 GMT
I didn't even think about getting ds' girlfriend a gift, what's the protocol for that? They've only been dating a couple months.....he's 16, she's 15. I think he's going shopping for her tomorrow, I mean a gift from dh & I. She's only been over once, they have a rather odd relationship (imo) in that they don't see each other much outside of school. She's a nice girl, I just don't know how long the relationship will last. We've got the same thing going on at our house. DS2 (15) is "dating" a 16yo girl from the next town over. She's the cousin of a friend. They very rarely see each other. School games and an occasional group movie. Anyway...she's getting a Kohls blanket (I ordered extras!) and some Bath & Body Works lotion from DS. |
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Post by nnnsmom on Dec 19, 2017 17:55:53 GMT
I didn't read any of the other responses until after I posted -- HaHa! Kohl's blankets for everyone!!! (Seriously though, you can't go wrong with them!)
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Post by johnnysmom on Dec 19, 2017 18:49:24 GMT
Thanks all! I went shopping today and got her some fluffy socks, a hair band, and an eos gloss to make into a cupcake along with 2’nail polishes to round it out. Ds is getting her a Alex and Ani-like bracelet with her birthstone (they have the same bday a year apart) and a gc to BWs :  : Oh and I got ds a Kohl’s blanket for in his car. I’d like to say it’s only for emergencies but if they stay together very long she may Get to use it too(and yes, I choked a little at the thought, but my head is only half-buried in the sand). |
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Post by freebird on Dec 19, 2017 19:03:33 GMT
I've shot enough weddings where they started dating in Jr High to make me realize I should treat every girlfriend like she's going to be my future DIL. I would get her a gift and invite her to Christmas dinner. In fact, I'd probably make sure to get her a couple small things. I'd probably spend around $25 all together.
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Post by ginacivey on Dec 19, 2017 19:03:53 GMT
a beanie with a fur pom on it
it's my go to for gals that i gift that i dont' know well
gina
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Post by genny on Dec 19, 2017 20:12:27 GMT
Good suggestions. I always get a little something for the BF/GF even if it wasn't serious or long term IF i knew they were going to be at our house at some point over the holiday. I'd do something like some lip balm, a pack of gum and a $10 food gift card in a small bag. If they were more serious I would get something a little nicer - I once bought DS's girlfriend a nice sweater at American eagle; I had a coupon and it was on sale, so I didn't break the bank, but it was very nice.
I remember when I was in high school, my long term BF's parents always got me a really nice gift and that stuck with me. But then, we all thought we'd be getting married too lol. But that's another story.
Anyway, I love the fuzzy socks and lip gloss idea - it's sweet and you know she'll use it!
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Post by mrssmith on Dec 19, 2017 20:40:21 GMT
I wouldn't unless she's enough of a part of your son's life that she's at the family gift exchange then I'd get her something so she wouldn't feel left out. I think gift giving has gotten out of hand. Are we supposed to gift everyone that we have any sort of relationship with? What do you get your dentist for Christmas? Agree. You could also just give her some Christmas cookies or something if you're a baker. If you're not going to see her over break, I would not get anything. You say she's only been over once, so it sounds like you most likely won't be seeing her. LOL re: the dentist comment! |
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Post by idahomom on Dec 19, 2017 21:51:32 GMT
My son has dated his girlfriend (recently became fiance') for four years and I adore her. She gets pretty much the same amount of gifts as my two kids. She loves Christmas, but she is Vietnamese and her family is Buddhist so she's enjoying the new tradition of family Christmas with us. She's getting:
A Cuisinart mixer
Fitbit Alta (my kids are getting them also)
No Crack Cream (she always complains of super dry hands)
Pepper spray (I hate her walking the college campus in the dark)
Heated throw blanket (She's always cold and my son keeps his house on the chilly side)
Slipper socks
Soup & side bows (combination gift)
Book of Mormon tickets (combination gift)
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