The new job starts Monday. I decided only to take a long weekend between jobs because a) I would end up going to Marshalls way too many times if I took a week and b) it’s the holiday season and I can’t really afford to go too long between paychecks.
I decided today would be a Molly day. After a very emotional day yesterday (gah, the tears!), I got my hair done last night (blondie, blonde, blonde, blonde) and I have a massage scheduled for this afternoon, followed by some Christmas shopping.
I’m so disappointed in myself. Last year I was done with all my shopping by the second week in December. All the gifts were perfectly wrapped and waiting to travel to New York and rest under the tree.
This year? I’ve done nothing. I know what I’m getting Michael and my dad, I have an idea for my mom, but everyone else…gah!
So I’m enlisting your help. I really need a gift for my 18-year old sister.
Likes: music (all types, except country), theater, laughing, Sharpies, ugly hippie pants, nose rings, hair dye, Goldfish crackers, eyeliner.
Dislikes: Pointy-toe heels (I know. Breaks my heart too.), pickles…I can’t think of more. She’s pretty easy going.
OK…ready, set, HELP!
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November 30, 2007 at 10:56 am
mikesgotnothin
normally, after reading your post, i’d just say something across the room….but….hmmm….does she have an iPod? now that the strike is over, get her broadway tickets and take her down on the train when you’re home….just you two…and it’ll be good for michael to bond with your mom while you two do that….or, heck, go to BJ’s or Sam’s and buy a huge box of goldfish for her to bring back to school.
November 30, 2007 at 10:57 am
Fritz
Ha first one to leave a comment
i am getting my younger sister a tool kit, she just moved into her first apartment and doesn’t even have a hammer…
November 30, 2007 at 11:06 am
chasingparadise
Ah! I love personal days. I envy that you were able to get your hair done. I have not done that in.so.long! Hmm…as for your sister, I agree with Mike. I’d go with an iPOD since she likes music so much. And the iPOD shuffle is really affordable and super easy to use!
November 30, 2007 at 11:17 am
littlespoon
Man, do I need a day to just do nothing. Damn.
I got my husband a fun novelty t-shirt for one of his presents. Check this website out and see if you don’t laugh!
http://www.noisebot.com/
Have a great long weekend!
November 30, 2007 at 11:30 am
Melissa
I need a massage, and to get my hair done.
For your sister…I like the iPod idea. The video nanos are so cute!
I LOVE Sharpies. My favorite writing utensil.
November 30, 2007 at 11:45 am
kwarterlifecrisis
I’m getting my 21-year-old sister three of the PostSecret books, a hair straightener (even though homegirl has straight hair… she said she wanted one, so whatever), a ‘The Office’ calendar and some other random stuff. That’s probably not super helpful, but maybe your sister wants a book? A calendar?
Also, can I please come with you to get a massage and then go shopping this afternoon?
November 30, 2007 at 11:49 am
crystall
Digital picture frame.
Also, I cut six inches off this big ole head last night, it was hair-doin’ night I suppose.
November 30, 2007 at 11:51 am
Stephanie
I don’t know what to get my 17-year-old sister either, so I’m coming back later today and reading all of your comments! I’m thinking of getting her a funky kind of jewelry box since her room is a disaster.
November 30, 2007 at 11:51 am
Jess
College-y, dorm-y stuff? Okay, I don’t know. But I’m glad you’re taking one day for yourself between jobs. I didn’t take a single day off except the weekend when I switched jobs, and that was just plain dumb.
November 30, 2007 at 11:57 am
michelle
what about an iTunes gift certificate and an iPod shuffle? the other ones are so damn expensive!
November 30, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Katie
Your Marshall’s comment had me laughing…that was my first retail job and I spent my entire paycheck there every month
Okay, onto gifts for your sister…what about any of these funky bags on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/category_top.php?top_tag=bags_and_purses. They have beautiful bags for the hippie in anyone 
They also have lovely jewelry. 
Have fun shopping!
November 30, 2007 at 1:01 pm
La
I’m glad you’re having a wonderful Molly day. You totally deserve it! Hope you have a great weekend before the new job
November 30, 2007 at 1:04 pm
DG
Maybe an iTunes gift card? I cna’t think of a better present for someone that likes music. It’s perfect!
November 30, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Margarita
Eh, I would recommend Bath & Body Works, mostly because I love it, but what about one of those cute comfy pj sets from Victoria’s Secret that comes with matching slippers?
November 30, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Sassafras
OK, let’s be serious…I have NO idea. None.
Don’t feel bad about not being far along in your shopping! Planning a wedding and changing jobs is kind of a big deal.
November 30, 2007 at 1:45 pm
qu33nbee
YaY! for Molly Day! That should be a personal holiday EVERY year!
And also, I think you should get her those shoes under “wanting”. That would make MY christmas.
November 30, 2007 at 2:03 pm
A Lil' Irish Lass
I am in DESPERATE need of a Lil Day. Sadly, I can’t schedule one in until after my exam which is right before Christmas. Looks like it will be next year. *sigh*
November 30, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Anna
Maybe if we had a photo of the hippie pants it would help us zoom in on her style more?
November 30, 2007 at 2:31 pm
erbear
oh….a massage…that would be my favorite right now : ) instead i am having my own therapy by making paper snowflakes and hanging them around the office. ; )
November 30, 2007 at 2:35 pm
elizabethews
Oh tough one… gift cards are always appropriate, but not that personal. And, seriously, she doesn’t like pointy-toed shoes. Are you related. I think maybe you and I are sisters and she and my sister are sisters.
November 30, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Clink
Pretty much anything from Anthropologie? I can always find something amazing in there, for pretty much anyone.
November 30, 2007 at 3:29 pm
tia
if she likes eyeliner, get here this Urban Decay set from Sephora:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P194717&categoryId=S10505&shouldPaginate=true
and i second the ipod idea. the nanos are really nice now. but if she already has one…maybe a docking speaker station for it? this one is nice from Target
http://www.target.com/iLive-2-Channel-iPod-Music-System/dp/B000OH75X4/qid=1196450952/ref=br_1_2/602-3525258-4863829?ie=UTF8&node=133146011&frombrowse=1&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=133146011&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=2
November 30, 2007 at 4:46 pm
katelin
Don’t feel bad I have barely any shopping done, eeee. And for your sister, a pedicure perhaps? And a bunch of colored sharpies? haha. Hope you figure it out!
November 30, 2007 at 5:26 pm
mcgee
good for you taking a “molly day.” good luck with your new job next week!
also, for you sister, how about a DVD set of her favorite tv show..if she watches tv that is…
November 30, 2007 at 7:08 pm
mcole78
Maybe you could get your sister a gift card to her favorite restaurant off campus?
November 30, 2007 at 9:35 pm
ali
visit http://threadless.com/ - i always find great stuff for my sister on there!!!
December 1, 2007 at 1:58 am
Patric
Hey great article!!!!.
U can gift a Digital DVD Player with lot’s of muzic of her choice… it would be a better bet i think!! If you happen to be in NYC this December, there’s a show that I saw last year that you’ve got to check out. It’s called Holiday Wonders. It’s like a mix of ancient, traditional Chinese dance and singing and western classical music and dance (like ballet and a brass ensemble). What’s cool about it is the fusion. Somehow the improbable mix of the arts of the East and West strike out in a fresh direction. Anyhow, I’ll be going again this year and I thought I’d spread the joy. All the relevant info can be found at http://www.holidaywonders.net. Peace.
December 1, 2007 at 11:58 am
onebigholiday
good luck on monday!!!
December 1, 2007 at 12:00 pm
m
i was going to say anthropologie, but clink beat me to it. (also ps, i found you through her blog.) my sister is a big hipster-hippie, and anthropologie has unique, pretty, delicate but not frou-frou jewelry, and unusual home gifts, and great clothes that are like updated, fashion-ized versions of hippie pants. and i know i sound like an advertisement, but i’m not. anthropologie just usually saves me this time of year.
yesterday i had your exact shopping dilemma, hadn’t planned on what i wanted to boy for whom, wandered through store after store, and ended up only buying a gift for my sister. at anthropologie.
December 1, 2007 at 10:19 pm
caitlynintherye
I was going to say anthropologie, etsy.com, or lucky brand for the sister. Or maybe an itunes gift card? Can’t go wrong with that…
December 2, 2007 at 8:46 pm
eyesaswindows
Get her a makeup thingy, makeover, or products like MAC or if she’s natural maybe somehthing else, this way she can get all the eyeliner she wants!
December 2, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Marriage-101
I got my sister-in-law a watch and sunglasses. She’s not very tech-savvy otherwise I would’ve gotten her iTunes giftcard or something related to music/photshop/etc.
December 3, 2007 at 12:41 am
Kateastrophe
Sisters are so hard. I go with make up for mine, but she had an unfortunate “make up, meet the inside of the toilet” incident, so she’s desperately in need!
I’m not so great with ideas at the moment, but I’ll let you know if I come up with something!