The Christmas Present Advice Thread

[TheyCallMeBruce]

Easiest thing to do is to draw a store/place out of a hat and do all your Christmas shopping at that store/place.

Here's a list:
Walmart
Calgary BMW
Petland
Please Mum
Pho Kim

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

I am reviving this thread to see if anyone knows a good brand of candy for diabetics? And perhaps where I could find it, keeping in mind that I am not in Calgary. My mom is always complaining about how there aren't any good ones out there so I thought finding one for her for Christmas would be a good idea.

Try Bulk Barn or Natural Food Pantry.

Some other options might be the Rocky Mountain Chocolate factory in the Byward Market (http://www.rmcf.com/cp/shop/sf/sf.asp?) or Louise's Belgian Chocolates in Bell's Corners (http://www.louisesbelgianchocs.com/)

[flamingchina]

I got a friend of mine in a gift exchange, who's moving to new york shortly, and I need to find him something.
does not have to be SFW.
any ideas?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by TheyCallMeBruce

Easiest thing to do is to draw a store/place out of a hat and do all your Christmas shopping at that store/place.

Here's a list:
Walmart
Calgary BMW
Petland
Please Mum
Pho Kim

You must be a fan of Russian Roulette....

[MissTeeks]

My Dad wants some aftershave for Christmas and I can't decide what scent to get him, anyone have any favorites?

[bigtmac19]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

My Dad wants some aftershave for Christmas and I can't decide what scent to get him, anyone have any favorites?

I'm not quite sure if these come in after shave, but usually you can get the same scents in after shave that they make in colognes.
Swiss Army is nice
Cool Water is also very nice.

[Eastern Girl]

Originally Posted by bigtmac19

What about The Bay. The one we have here is smaller, but at Christmas they usually have a lot of nice Christmas candies/chocolates etc. in the same area where they have their kitchen wares. I have seen things there that I don't usually see other places. Some specialty candy/chocolate stores will make sugar free candy as well.

Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Try Bulk Barn or Natural Food Pantry.

Some other options might be the Rocky Mountain Chocolate factory in the Byward Market (http://www.rmcf.com/cp/shop/sf/sf.asp?) or Louise's Belgian Chocolates in Bell's Corners (http://www.louisesbelgianchocs.com/)

Thanks very much for the suggestions guys. Much appreciated.

[mykalberta]

Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor

For mom.

http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Pr...roduct=1618800

That is an amazing gift for older folks.

Thanks.

[Beefcake]

Originally Posted by Eddie Bronze

Guys and gals, need to know basis and I definitely don't know anything about it: what store(s) would you recommend for purchasing women's clothing that would be considered a fancy type of store. Nothing too high class but something really nice. Just looking to get a gift certificate.

I know a lot of gals that are big fans of: http://www.bcbg.com/home/index.jsp

[Beefcake]

Wife pushed out a baby this year, so she gets a much deserved "Gucci Signoria" watch for x-mas


As an aside: I really wish I hadn't just seen the prices you can get it for online vs. what I paid for it in store.

[bigtmac19]

Originally Posted by Beefcake

Wife pushed out a baby this year, so she gets a much deserved "Gucci Signoria" watch for x-mas


As an aside: I really wish I hadn't just seen the prices you can get it for online vs. what I paid for it in store.

Very nice! I would love this, I'm sure your wife will be thrilled.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Beefcake

Wife pushed out a baby this year, so she gets a much deserved "Gucci Signoria" watch for x-mas


As an aside: I really wish I hadn't just seen the prices you can get it for online vs. what I paid for it in store.

Thats what she gets for pushing out a kid thats probably going to wreck your car in 16 years?

What does she get for taking out the garbage?

[Cowboy89]

Originally Posted by Locke

You must be a fan of Russian Roulette....

Actually in addition to expensive automobiles Calgary BMW sells clothing, jackets, model cars, key chains, and a whole whack of other mechandise. I'm sure you could knock off enveryone on your Christmas list for only a cool grand.

[vodafone_b]

Hi all, just want to bump this thread as xmas is fast approaching
right now still scrambling to find and finish finding all the xmas presents for my family and friends, and every year I thought it can't get more expensive, and it still does! every year seems to be more expensive.. sigh.

well back to topic.. I am currently hunting for a dvd recorder, around the price range of $150. There are some on sale right now at Futureshop and Bestbuy. Anyone has experience with the LG and Samsung ones? if so, are they good? (does it matter if it is cable or satellite? and I've read somewhere some recorders do not have timer function on them, or it doesn't perfectly work with a satellite signal?)

I never had any experience with a dvd recorder before. Still using the old school VHS, so any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!!

One more thing, is it worth the trip to Costco and hunt for the recorder? Costco always seem to have good deals and wide selection.

[Temporary_User]

Well it's the 20th, time to start thinking about x-mas and x-mas presents...
Still no ideas for the mom...
My dad lives in van, is there a nice restaurant that someone wouldnt typically goto that I could get a certificate for here in calgary? (either they have the same restaurant here, or they would ship it to me here so I could give it to him)
What about the brother and his wife?

[JayP]

Anyone know a good place to get a blender?

Or, for that matter, some recommendations on a quality blender?

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by JayP

Anyone know a good place to get a blender?

Or, for that matter, some recommendations on a quality blender?

Vita-mix. It's the only blender you'll ever need.

I would be very happy if Santa brought me one.

[JayP]

Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Vita-mix. It's the only blender you'll ever need.

I would be very happy if Santa brought me one.

$450+ seems a little steep.

Their website says it's only available in the US anyways...

[Bill Bumface]

Alright CP... $30 gift for a gift exchange. Best gift wins a prize. I can be hilarious, or just plain awesome. Help!

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by JayP

$450+ seems a little steep.

Their website says it's only available in the US anyways...

You can get a better deal on eBay for them. They also have kiosks setup at Costco on rare occasions.