What do you get...

[SensualCealy]

the parents of your childs boyfriend/girlfriend for Christmas?

At this point, Im thinking a basket with goodies in it. Tea, coffee, wine, cookies, chocolates, cheese and crackers etc.

Good idea or not?
C

 

[English Lady]

the parents of your childs boyfriend/girlfriend for Christmas?

At this point, Im thinking a basket with goodies in it. Tea, coffee, wine, cookies, chocolates, cheese and crackers etc.

Good idea or not?
C

looks like a good idea to me

 

[MercyMia]

the parents of your childs boyfriend/girlfriend for Christmas?

At this point, Im thinking a basket with goodies in it. Tea, coffee, wine, cookies, chocolates, cheese and crackers etc.

Good idea or not?
C

That sounds like a festive idea and I can't think how it could possibly be offensive unless either or both of them are recovering alcoholics or vegans or something, but I'm sure you know whether they are or not.

 

[knitedreams]

If they're tea lovers, then tea from Teavana.

 

[Vermilion]

Wow. I would have said a Christmas card was being generous...
Though I suppose it depends how long your child has been dating their boyf/girlf and how well you know their parents.

A jar of homemade biscuits/sweets/macaroons or something with a nice bow tied round it might be nice too, of course...
x
V

 

[glynndah]

I usually buy Christmas mugs and fill them with various goodies; teas, chocolates, hot chocolate mix packets, candy canes, etc.; and tie a bow around the handle.

 

[SensualCealy]

Well, I discussed the idea with my daughter and she loved it, however, the smart girl that she is suggested wine from her wouldn't be such a good idea. She is right, why would a young teenage girl give her boyfriend's parents wine? I saw her point right off the bat.

So we decided, two coffee cups, pretty ones of course. A box of his dad's favourite tea, some instant capachino (sp), some hot chocolate to drink. Now the good part, I suggested home made cookies and sweets from our annual Christmas bake off, she thought that was sooo smart. Showing his parents that she can bake is a good thing! Then I thought we could toss in some chocolates a couple candy canes and a Christmas CD (maybe).

I have never met his parents, she has met his dad a few times, and they have only dated for a months, but the pre-date hanging out has gone on for almost 3 months. I thought it would be a nice/good gesture on her part.

So what do you think?

 

[SensualCealy]

If they're tea lovers, then tea from Teavana.

His dad has a vanilla tea that he loves but can only find in the US, my job is to find it here and soon! lol

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

I like to get people unusual gifts that are enjoyable and novel enough to be interesting. Like...tangerine wine or grapefruit wine, or guava jelly. You can always cook something unusual and divine. Crab croquettes are excellent.

 

[jomar]

So we decided, two coffee cups, pretty ones of course. A box of his dad's favourite tea, some instant capachino (sp), some hot chocolate to drink. Now the good part, I suggested home made cookies and sweets from our annual Christmas bake off, she thought that was sooo smart. Showing his parents that she can bake is a good thing! Then I thought we could toss in some chocolates a couple candy canes and a Christmas CD (maybe).

I have never met his parents, she has met his dad a few times, and they have only dated for a months, but the pre-date hanging out has gone on for almost 3 months. I thought it would be a nice/good gesture on her part.

So what do you think?

Can my son date your daughter?

As a parent of both a teen boy and girl, I have to say you are very kind and generous. Keep it simple. I like the coffee cups,and such, but hold off on the Christmas CD - you don't want to overdo it, especially since they haven't been dating long (I know, a lifetime). I've been happy with a Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays from my kids BF/GF.

 

[cheerful_deviant]

the parents of your childs boyfriend/girlfriend for Christmas?

At this point, Im thinking a basket with goodies in it. Tea, coffee, wine, cookies, chocolates, cheese and crackers etc.

Good idea or not?
C

I think wine usually goes over well. That's what my parents/inlaws sometimes exchanged and it never went to waste.

Stay away from harder stuff though, (gin, scotch etc.) That often ends up in a closet because alot of people don't drink it unless they're out or at a party.

 

[fieryjen]

This sounds like the kind of stuff my parents would do. I mean that in a very good way

I think the revised version would be a lovely present.

 

[angelicminx]

the parents of your childs boyfriend/girlfriend for Christmas?

At this point, Im thinking a basket with goodies in it. Tea, coffee, wine, cookies, chocolates, cheese and crackers etc.

Good idea or not?
C

Your idea sounds wonderful, but you (anyone) is supposed to buy for the PARENTS of the significant other? Never heard of such. I had no idea, and I'm currently in shock.

Back on topic though... I think it's a great idea. I'd suggest finding out from your child, if you can, about possible 'hazards' though. (i.e, food allergies, diabetes, etc.) I mean, it's not a real big deal, polite people won't say a word if they get something they can't use, but it would say a lot for you if you knew and avoided something 'forbidden'. Just my opinion, take it or leave it.

ETA: That'll teach me not to read all the posts in a thread, lol. I thought you meant that YOU, as the parent of the child, were supposed to get the parents something from you, lol. The gift is something from her.

Lovely ideas.

 

[Liar]

Well, I discussed the idea with my daughter and she loved it, however, the smart girl that she is suggested wine from her wouldn't be such a good idea. She is right, why would a young teenage girl give her boyfriend's parents wine? I saw her point right off the bat.

So we decided, two coffee cups, pretty ones of course. A box of his dad's favourite tea, some instant capachino (sp), some hot chocolate to drink. Now the good part, I suggested home made cookies and sweets from our annual Christmas bake off, she thought that was sooo smart. Showing his parents that she can bake is a good thing! Then I thought we could toss in some chocolates a couple candy canes and a Christmas CD (maybe).

I have never met his parents, she has met his dad a few times, and they have only dated for a months, but the pre-date hanging out has gone on for almost 3 months. I thought it would be a nice/good gesture on her part.

So what do you think?

So it's she that's giving the gift and not you? Then yeah. No wine. Tea and cookies sounds great. Nice, simple and nothing over-the-top.