Thanks—does anyone have experience? It’s haed to know quality of flannel by photos or descriptions.
OK, since there’s a Sears where I could return the PJs, I went ahead and bought H a set for 50% off plus a pair of washable wool slacks for me. The entire order was less than if I just bought the pair of slacks at full price. I’m not sure whether I will keep the slacks but at 50% off & since I rarely can find them, I figured that would make the order over $50 so “free” shipping. Used ebates so I will get my little rebate. This is a dangerous thread, but hey, it’s the holidays!?!?!
@HImom I buy things like long sleeved tees from Land’s End and have been pleased with the quality. Additionally, their return policy is very generous and easy either by mail or using the Sears store option.
I second the recommendation of Wacom. Get a Bamboo - it would be great for a beginner. Wacom has pioneered the digital drawing field. My kid asked for (and still uses!) one of the earlier
Cintiq tablets. Unlike the iPads etc. Wacom tools work with Adobe seamlessly and are pressure sensitive meaning you draw with their pens like you would naturally draw with a pencil.
I’ve been happy with flannel pj pants from LL Bean for my son and for myself. The Vermont Country Store also has a big selection of flannel pjs.
I bought two sets at the GAP. The red flannel top is super soft. Then I bought red and black check bottoms. At 50% off, the outfit came to. $34. (1 set sent to son, the other is for my co-worker). If you r interested, I’ll look for a link
I will search Gap. Thanks. I did buy the Lands End set yesterday as well.
Just checked—didn’t find what H wants—100% cotton and fly, preferably with drawstring. Oh well, hope he likes the Lands End set I bought. Also no 50% off any more on Gap. You scored a great deal.
I see a trainer and want to get her a gift, spending about $50. Don’t really know her all that well on a personal level but she does seem to get cold (we live in CA so cold is a relative term here). I was thinking of a nice pair of cashmere gloves. I’d really like her to be able to return them if she doesn’t like them. Any suggestions? I checked Macys but they didn’t have any. I’ll try Nordstrom when I’m back in town next week but if anyone knows of a good place to get them or an alternate gift, I’d love to hear. She’s very outdoorsy and loves hiking. She eats very healthily and stays away from beef but her husband does most of the cooking. I don’t really know much more about her personal likes and dislikes.
Here are some warm things on sale for 50% off from Lands End (though sale ends soon). For gloves, we like those that are touch enabled so you can keep the gloves on and use your smart phone and other devices. Lands End allows returns and exchanges at any Sears store.
@collage1 For someone you don’t know very well and who is in a client/service provider relationship with you, I would consider just going with a nice card, a note of thanks and a check or a $50 bill. For someone who is outdoorsy, with cashmere gloves you might run the risk of a mismatch to her taste/style.
I agree that someone who is a provider with you as a client will likely really appreciate more cash so she can buy gifts for those on her list. I just gave our hairdresser an extra tip the other day so she can do just that, buy gifts for her kids. Many have more than enough “stuff” but also have a lot of bills that a bit of cash can really help with.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve been debating giving cash. May just do it…I just noticed her wearing a heavy vest with a sherpa lining one day at the gym commenting that she gets cold (hey, if I had zero body fat like she does, I probably would too, lol!) so thought about a pair of gloves that she might not buy herself. That’s why I wanted them to be easily returnable. But, again, you raise good points that I’ve thought of myself. Will decide when I’m back in town (in Hawaii for my 30th anniversary and all 3 kids are joining us tomorrow–heaven!!)
I decided to buy my yoga teacher a gift this year (don’t typically buy for “client/service providers” ). I would never consider giving him cash - don’t consider it the same as a hairdresser - this is not somebody you usually tip. I bought him some exotic herbal tea. A few years ago when my daughter was seeing a chiropractor and had her last visit right before the holidays - bought her a gift card to a nice restaurant. If you decide to not buy something - I suggest you give an amazon gift card instead of cash.
@collage1 Happy Anniversary! Enjoy Hawaii and the family time!
@collage1 What about smartwool? Everything at LLBean 25% off until tomorrow. Code: HOLIDAY
Lululemon or athleta gift card. As a fitness instructor she gets a discount. If she’s like any other fitness instructor, her love and need for workout gear/clothes is infinite.
I wanted to add. If she’s like the personal trainers I know, they have multiple gigs to make ends meet. And don’t make a ton of money, so it’s sometimes a combo of clients, teaching classes at multiple gyms and another job part time. There are exceptions of course. If you don’t want to give cash, a gift certificate to buy more supplies would be appreciated. Supplies=gym clothes or gear. Which when you workout and spend all your time in workout gear wears out fast.
^^I was going to say the same - a gift certificate to those stores mentioned or other local fitness wear spot. See if you can take notice where any of her tops/bottoms might be from - look for the little Athleta or Lululemon “logos”. 
“If you decide to not buy something - I suggest you give an amazon gift card instead of cash.”
What would the difference be except the card gives the receiver less flexibility than cash? I don’t really get the distinction.
There are a lot of people in one’s life you don’t tip but still give $$ to at holiday time - housekeeper, nanny, doorman in a condo to name a few.
Suggestion for a 20 yo college student that will be traveling parts of Europe and Asia next summer?