Gift Question

[o2bnocn]

Have you thought about some type of gift basket? Thought I would put that idea out there.

Yes, I agree with the other person that the man shouldn't be making comments. That sounds ungrateful to me as well. I have a few family members that are hard to buy or shop for when buying gifts but they never make comments and are always grateful no matter what I buy.

My mother won't use gift cards on herself, she ends up buying things for the house or other people so I stopped buying those for her.

Wish you luck on your presents!

[amyDAST]

I think you are a truly thoughtful person to care so much about another person being happy. 
I understand (as most of us can relate) some family can be really tough but family is family. You have a good soul!
I read some of the other comments and I would go with the gift basket idea. Candles, diabetic candies, cookbooks, spices perhaps. This way if he does complain hopefully it will not be about everything you put in the basket & hopefully you can say "but you did like something and give him a big smile"!

[jkhanson]

What about a gift card to Michaels, Hobby Lobby or another craft store that would sell candle making supplies?

I like the gift card to the craft type stores that sell candle making supplies....you can always make a cute card with pictures of homemade candles.  It shows you care about him and want to get something he likes.  You might even offer to go shopping with him when goes for his supplies.

[Gerianne]

a gift card works well, the more general, the better [VISA, for example].
it is difficult to buy for other people.
they are mostly disappointed with the gift or the item they want is extremely expensive and takes 5 people to pitch in to meet the cost.

[6265AT99]

Well, if he likes to cook -how about a cookbook by someone famous that he tries to emulate?  As for the "robe" thing, maybe your Mom could kinda be looking at a magazine of "men's" clothing and when she flips a page to see a "robe" she could casually say "look at this robe - looks comfy and long enough" and get his reaction cause then you would know how long, fabric choice, etc.  Hope you find the "perfect" gift!!

[lguzman1]

Well with people that are picky like your uncle a gift card or Cash is the way to go, even when you think that's impersonal. I really really like when I get a gift card or cash!

[sherryinutah]

It seems like you put more effort into gift giving than I do.  My dad has type 2 diabetes and I usually send him some KIND bars.  They're low on the glycemic index and they're considered somewhat healthy in other ways.

If I have to think too much about a gift....

I'll surrender and buy and Amazon gift card.  That way, they can choose what they want. 

[surveypro2016]

Find a gift that will touch his heart. I worked in a nursing home years ago and had an elderly female patient that treated her family like that. Ungrateful for everything they did for her and gave to her. One year, she told me she absolutely loved Barbara Mandrell. I wrote to Ms Mandrell and got an autographed photo from her addressed to the woman. I bought a picture frame and wrapped it up. I was working Christmas day and took the gift to work. This lady and her family were in the lounge exchanging gifts when I arrived at work. I walked in and gave her the gift. When she opened it, she cried and said it was the best gift ever. Later, her daughter came to me and said thanks to my gift, it was one of the best CHristmas's they had ever had. Find something that will touch his heart; something unexpected.

[nannycoe1]

A box of sugar free candy is a nice gift since he probably doesn't get many treats

[bretay]

a gift card would be nice...to a place here he gets his candle making stuff from

[themrs13]

Just do something from the heart. Maybe cook him a meal. I don't know anyone that would complain about a good home cooked meal.

[snuggleycutejc]

Nothing like a personal gift like a house robe, so perfect. Diabetics need cozy, foot care, add house slippers and diabetic socks. He would appreciate these.