Buying Christmas present for sisters boyfriend?
967278
No, he doesn't deserve presents. A card is more than generous. A gift is a gift, it's not mandatory and for your sister to even insist that he get one is not only rude, but down right a poor show of manners. If she is insistent that you get him a gift, then perhaps she can share hers. Whatever you get her, just stick his name on it too. Someone who can't make an effort to get to know the family of the girl he *loves* doesn't deserve anything more.
51138
Does he have anything in particular that he loves. Look along those lines. Like my little cousin loves strawberry shortcake so I look for her a present based on that or just get him a gift card to buy him a decent gift. Games are always nice, especially if he has a game console. They have some good games used or new for great prices.
259809
Tough call.  If your boyfriend can document everything, he can sue her for the commission amount. \n\nBut...\n\nThere is ONE CRUCIAL document that will make it really easy for him.  If the sister signed a buyer's representation agreement, it's a slam dunk for your brother.  If you don't have this document, dig in your heels and get ready for a court battle.\n\nBottom line is if your boyfriend can prove everything he did, he'll likely get compensation.  But it'll take a court order to get it.\n\nGood luck.
626485
What is he into? Get him something that goea along with  what he likes and his interests are? Has he mentioned in passing something he wish he had if he had a bit more money. I know with my DH - he is very hard to buy for as he has few interests and really doesn't collect things. But I remember him mentioning to me when we were in a home decor shop how he really liked a certain painting and would like to get it when we have the money. I got together with his mom and we put it on layaway. I'm getting it out this next weekend for his birthday as a surprise.\n\nSo just think about what he likes to do and what he likes to collect. Then just listen when you go out together for him saying that he likes something. \n\nSometimes, though, the best gifts really are free. Maybe just open up a day for him - one in which you will do whatever he wants.
202709
Well, if you ever need to get them a present, take a look at "The Duct Tape Book". I included a link to it on Amazon.
859993
Gift certificate to her \nfavorite store, and a \nmushy sister-card.
794983
u gotta know the peeps.  sports-hand barbells orankle/wrist weights sets\nkitchen:  microwave popcorn popper\ngo bring a relative to visit for CHRISTMAS.\n\ngarage/car-tool sets, battery chargers-wallets for car visor.\n\npictures in a silver frame.  silver coins.  a kit to build something.  new golf clubs.  tickets to the nutcracker or broadway play.\n\ntime saving gadgets, new gadgets, airplane tickets to their relatives house.  put yourself in their shoes.  how do they live.  where do they want to go.  \nif money is no object-something from neriman marcus catalog!\nme--i need cash by the tons.  want my address?\n\nand then there's the raymond barone gift.  an engraved silver toaster with all your family names engraved on it. just don't give one to frank and marie.  they want a modern coffee pot.  haha!
117654
Some lotion and soap from BATH AND BODY WORKS.\nTickets to the movies and a pizza for the both of you.\nA day at the mall and lunch.\nSomething for her bedroom(picture, decorations)\nT-shirt and jeans\nIf she gets her own car, something for it license plate, seat covers, stickers\nCD'S\nThese are just ideas\nIt's your sisters SWEET 16 and you know her best. Get her whatever you think would mean more than anything to her. GOODLUCK AND TELL HER HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
134895
Get him a movie he likes and wrap it in red paper plus one of those heart candy boxes (bfs eat candy) and a card.  Depends on how much money you have.  A red or maroon or dark sweater or tee shirt would be good if he wears that color.  Maybe even some concert tickets for his favorite band, depending on how much you want to spend.  Or do like I did and make up a basket of stuff (could be a lot of low cost or high cost stuff)  and wrap it in red cellophane (any party store or big drug store has the red cellophane now).
726809
You're very sweet to take so much care with this. First of all, for her father, maybe to acknowlegde their relationship, get a gift they can use together, games to bring to his house, a gift card to something they like to do together whether it's movies, Chuck E Cheese, or skiing. For your stepdaughter, a nice dance bag would be thoughtful, or tickets to a musical if you live in a town that puts them on. Of course, an mp3 player is sure to make a hit, if she doesn't already have one. She's nine and must be starting to love clothes (my daughter already does at 5!) so give her a "coupon" for a small shopping spree, you decide the limit! Good luck and have a great holiday!
740920
well i have step brothers and sisters and each year we shop for eachother andhe got me a book and put some money in it \nand so this year im buying him a wallet and putting money in it or u can buy a good dvd and put the money on the case (2 gifts in one) or simply just buy a cd case and put like 50 one$ bills in ittry to put each $ in a seprate cd holder for more fun.....gimme a break tho im only16
19339
I went crazy and bought my boyfriend all sorts of stuff the first Christmas.  Then I toned it back a bit.  Now I just get him things he'll have fun with.  He's in Grad school, so does a ton of reading, writing, and studying.  Conversely, anytime a birthday or Christmas come up, video games and cute clothes are had by all:-)
546014
Photo albums engraved with their last name or initials on the cover, those are nice.  Or how about some nice silver photo frames in 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 sizes?  My other idea is to think of something that they both enjoy doing together (for example, camping, tennis, etc) and get them something that involves that.  If they both like the outdoors you could get them a BBQ grill set.
787376
try to see what other people are buying and go in the middle...and for the present ....try to talk to the guys friends to see what he likes..good luck and merry christmas
914468
go to gifts.com\n\nit helps you decide based on the person's age, gender and personality
909730
Money for Christmas? Yuk!\n\nPlease do not give him money or a coupon, that is such a distant thing for a Christmas gift!!! Horrible suggestion!!!\n\nSince you're all women, needing him to do the man's job, stay in that line and give him something food/drink.\n\nMy suggestion: a small basket with a Christmas cake / cookies and a bottle of wine, plus a nice Christmas card.\n\nMerry Christmas!
840036
I would just think abou how much you would normally spend on gifts for them and give them that amount on a gift card.  If you would normally just buy them a DVD or something like that, $20 would be appropriate.  If you normally buy them something more than that, adjust the gift card accordingly.  I would say, since they are your sisters, giving less than $20 would be a little cheap, unless you are really strapped for cash and then they will understand.  I personally would give my sisters $40 or so, just because then they can buy something they want, anywhere from cds/dvds to clothes or whatever they happen to like.  It totally depends on your situation though and what you have given them in the past and what you can afford now.