Wifes Best Christmas Gifts list

[@CedricAda]

i like talking to my wife, I think I’m gonna upload a conversation type video like this once a week or so, FYI

[@LazyJones]

"...See the problem is communication. Too much communication."

[@krissteel4074]

So you're going to do the Anima-Animus cinematic universe!

[@AnotherBagofBones]

That's adorable. Please do.

[@camaross45thaniv51]

I’m sure you don’t need a stranger to tell you this, but you got a good one there Pete. Congrats. Conversation type videos with her sounds great.

[@JC101Zero]

All for it

[@asn101]

What is entertaining is…you truly compliment each other. You both gave, effectively, the same types of gifts…just from the opposite end of the spectrum. They are all mom&dad-type gifts.

[@Wideranger]

Dude, you got the best Christmas present sat right next to you!

[@jeetts59]

Your wife is a gem, I’m sure we all would be happy to see her in any future video that she is happy to be part of.

[@gregtomamichel973]

I like that going to zoo = work, pressure washing things around your house = not work. Great video, thanks guys.

[@_brianm]

I both agree with Pete about the feeling of it, while having to hand to Tree that logically it makes no sense.

[@kinguin7]

​@@_brianmthe answer is clearly to compromise. Zoo must come to the home.

[@krissteel4074]

@@kinguin7 Or you just buy everyone water pistols, summer Christmas here in Australia demands abject chaos in the heat

[@chasetoncain]

love this so much! i would say one of the best gifts i’ve ever gotten is actually a subscription box honestly. it is called universal yums where once a month a box of snacks from a different country come to your door. my partner got this for me and we take time to sit and go through each snack together i love it so much i renewed it for a whole year for us

[@nandayane]

Any gift with a scent is risky, you need to know that: 1: They aren’t allergic, if not you could be gifting a rash or hay fever. 2: They will definitely like it, often people are extremely specific about what they like, so the smell may piss them off if it isn’t perfect for them. 3: You need to pick something their partner will like, and isn’t allergic to as well. Scents transfer so they won’t be the only one stuck with it.

[@loungelizard3922]

Thanks for this one. I'm going to get my Mum a candle for xmas, and some home baking. You're a lovely couple.

[@christamu2]

An Uncle Randy t-shirt is the best gift for anyone. Obviously.

[@EvilGenius007]

16:28 Dammit Pete. 10/10 edit. (BTW I would much rather get a solar panel + battery backup than a generator, easier to store and no associated consumable.)

[@krazmokramer]

In the USA, See's Candies are good chocolates. Loved the photos of Cedric, Ada, and Basil! I never imagined Basil was tiny!! BEST HOLIDAY GIFT...watching Pete and Theresa (sp?) having this discussion..."as opposed to a pressure washer?" THANKS FOR THIS GIFT! BTW, I'm 70 so no gaming console. But you're welcome to get me a vintage pinball machine !! HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your family!!!

[@RileySantiago]

Yup, See's chocolate for us Americans

[@bkturley9964]

A small shop vac is a great gift. I'll die on this hill

[@kevinmadrigal9217]

My parents give us a zoo membership every year which is great because we can go as many times as we want and don’t feel pressure to see the whole thing just stroll around for the afternoon enjoying the animals. We couldn’t afford it otherwise and it reminds me of when they’d take us as kids. 10/10 gift!

[@marcusavron47]

It's a good gift, for sure. 😀👍

[@RobBernhard]

Yes! A zoo or museum membership is the best. No pressure, go many times, things are always changing. Highly recommended.

[@hancle8915]

I love the wifey videos! Just seeing the two of you together gives such a (sorta weird) warm and comfy feeling!

[@Serryl]

18:00 As a child I had a t-shirt with a slogan I didn't like, which had been gifted to me. I only wore it twice (when I was otherwise out of clean tops to wear), and BOTH times someone pointed out the slogan and made a joke about it at my expense. Pete, your instincts are valid, and I see you 😂

[@freestatefellow]

Family photo shoot? 10/10. They're the best, most flattering photos of me that exist AND then you can turn around and use the photos of your family/kid as gifts for your parents as well. Spa voucher - 8/10. Not something I'd get or do for myself but a gift voucher makes you take the time for relaxation.

[@lyndonmarquis414]

You can smell Lush through the wrapping‽ You can smell a Lush shop from anywhere in the postcode…

[@Spartacus-hc9xt]

Love the videos with the Mrs, merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@destro6971]

Books can be an awesome gift, most specifically if you know a persons favorite and you get a nice fancy edition they would never buy for themselves. Folio Society is my go to, their Dune edition is gorgeous, but they are spendy AF.

[@marcusavron47]

This is so true. My brother got me a hard cover version of my favorite series and I treasure it to this day.

[@zacclary4561]

It's always nice to have your wife join your videos. And Basil.

[@macmurfy2jka]

The subscription boxes of edibles are actually nice. For example my sis bought my dad a snacks around the world box. He really liked it. Each month a box arrives with locally popular or unique crisps, bonbons, etc, from Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Korea, Brazil,… It’s cool, because the receivers are fully allowed to hate, or really enjoy them. And since it’s something anyone eats, they’re usually eaten, eventually. Also, if someone is interested in learning about something like wine whiskey or cheese, these boxes can kinda be a low stakes education on them.

[@elde667]

Great vid y’all. Kinda off-track and I totally enjoyed it. Merry Christmas to you both from Texas!

[@driver8sk]

In the US, our basic utility box of chocolates is the Whitman's Sampler. It's the Christmas day emergency gift for dads and grandparents. I would be mildly disappointed if I got one, then tear into it like a disgusting little piggy.

[@jamberrycloud]

Gotta agree with Pete on the 'putting in effort' concept. "Having to" read a book, ticket to go somewhere to do/see a thing _is_ physical effort, on top of emotional baggage lol; free time really is the thing I want the most, but impossible to come get... The exception in the books category might be some sort of functional book like a cocktail recipe book, or a art/photography/images book or anthology of a topic they like. A quality food item usually can't 'fail' in my opinion, since it's splurging that you'd most likely wouldn't do yourself (not frequently at least). Another safe item is probably a small cat trinket/accessory/shelf item for a cat person, or the equivalent for a dog person. T-shirts and anything to do with 'design' is likely too risky, since taste is far too subjective to pinpoint, generally. Drinkware tableware probably a tad cumbersome for most, since again, apartment life lol.

[@kevinhauser8250]

Merry Christmas Family. Much love from Hawaii.

[@ShaneB666]

That pet montage and cut to end image had me literally laughing out loud

[@robertmarazzato5289]

I have over 80 geek t-shirts with funny and pop-culture references. Worn them as go-to attire for the best part of 35 years. Used public transport for a lot of that time. And Pete, I can count on one hand how many people have ever commented or said anything in passing. Maybe it's because I look like Lurch, but I'm gonna say that most people just don't pay that much attention. They make me smile, and that's what counts. Teresa wins that idea. (I hope you get your box of plain Ts for Chrissy. 🙂)

[@Aaronsimpson555]

Not proud of how much I used to love those Guiness world record and Ripleys believe it or not books as a child

[@tombrown4683]

OK Mr. nondescript. Ive seen some of your hats ! EDIT to say Teresa's tee shirt is the bomb !

[@billvan5219]

Happy Holidays 😊 I like the interaction

[@josephfrancesco7958]

i got my now wife a (Japanese) snack box subscription for 6 months one christmas and she loved opening it and trying all the different things in it!

[@tombrown4683]

Im just starting to watch but know im going to enjoy this 😊 !

[@slick_slicers]

I enjoyed Klara and the Sun but some of his other books can be hard going. But Never Let Me Go is my favourite.

[@sloanNYC]

She is always a great addition!

[@vanq86]

The best part about Quality Street is reusing the tin when it's empty.

[@matthew3103]

Oi Pete! Do a review on one of the TJ Schwarz knives ya dog! Seems like old mate puts a lot of thought into his heat treat and has some compelling designs. Thankyou and goodbye 💋

[@1980JPA]

As a man the photo shoot idea immediately made me recoil. Everything else i would be happy with if received.

[@jrrcw]

I think you're about right with the 50 yr.old cutoff for video game console. I see Pong was released in 1972 by Atari. I was already 21. For somebody without some childhood experience the frustration level is high.

[@stevenlachance8576]

I watched this with an amazon window open thinking that my shopping would be complete. Sorry Theresa still need something for my adult daughter.

[@Probeionic]

”Not just all bath bombs and....stuff” 1. Lush bath bomb...

[@VeniVidiVid]

I think I saw that tripod in an 80’s comedy. School kids made a robot friend and video hijinks ensued.

[@Stuart-er8qz]

My mum and dad once got me a '1001 DIY jobs' book, a saw, tape measure and set of Allen keys.😕😕😕ATB👍👍👍

[@realbroggo]

Any gift that is focused on your 'likes' is a massive win. Not only is the gift great, but it also shows that the person giving it actually knows you and actually gives a sh!t. I hate it when people give me gifts for things that they think I should like - jam it. Give me something that I will actually watch/read/use. Take care all.

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

The time to buy Christmas gifts is after Christmas. SALES!

[@elmadicine]

for me, the thought behind getting a gift is what's important. if I receive a gift that seems like any amount of thought or effort has been put into it, I'm thrilled no matter what it is, from a card to a PS5. which is why I think gift cards are the ultimate sh*t gift. I would much rather someone keep the money and just get me a card, or nothing at all, than a gift card. a gift card says "I can't be arsed to figure out something to get you but I feel obligated to so here's something." I also won't participate in a gift exchange unless one of the rules is no gift cards.

[@rowdyron4111]

Ferrero Rocher with hazelnut.

[@jon4589]

As a present for you both, have you heard of this podcast that I like?...Merry Christmas!

[@chrisl6240]

-12° Celsius, where I'm at in good ol north America. I'd enjoy any damn gift option in that beautiful oasis you're shooting this video at!

[@WilliamLalonde-p2q]

She's the best gift you'll get son

[@PhillipBicknell]

A few great laughs and a lot of sane ideas and analysis, ta. A quick search reveals that there are apparently some "great tasting American chocolates", but I'm happy here in the UK with Booja Booja, Ombar and the like. It was a shame I kept getting triggered by the apostrophe being missing from 'Petes rating' ;-P

[@kevola5739]

Your boss gives you a custom leather bound edition of War and Peace at the company Christmas party and tells you he can't wait to discuss it with you at the company New Years Eve Party. Your other option is a scented candle instead of the 1400+ pages of reading bliss. Any opinions?

[@MusicalWeasel]

Oh jeez, I hated books growing up. I think books depends on whether the person likes reading.

[@chriskueffner]

You guys are delightful on camera.

[@dasta7658]

Bath bombs? That's a secret Santa gift for that random worker in accounts at best. Good quality chocolates sound good but not really expensive if giving to a loved one. Hate to see my wife's reaction if I gave just a box of chocolates. I have done up photo collage boards for my wife for both Christmas and her birthday, she loves them to the point I need to find more photos and room in the house to put them up. Sorry to say Pete, but my wife and I went to the Perth Zoo in Sept and we left saying "That really sucked, not worth the money or time". I always loved going to the zoo but the Perth Zoo really dropped the ball, bugger all animals, so much space which was nice but might as well go to gardens somewhere for free.

[@1980JPA]

Hey man, how's that pressure washer been working for ya.

[@LarsRibe]

Bathbomb: a low 2 and only because I like the colour. Other than that, I agree with Pete.

[@drmanleyk]

I love you two.❤

[@bokusimondesu]

Good t-shirt, good socks, hmmm , thats it. 😅 But good video. Oh and gift cards are nice!

[@therevdr128]

I agree with you Pete and my girlfriend agrees with Mrs. Pete (sorry afraid to spell her name wrong). So many gifts are a burden to receive to me. “Great, now I’m required to…”. Side note: why are women so into hydration and carrying around trendy hydration containers? Guys don’t insist on toting hydration containers everywhere. Women act like they will die if they don’t have the latest, greatest hydration device 24/7. Men are certain they will not dehydrate on a trip to run a couple errands.

[@Hectorszenshopedc]

Does the chocolate come with toothpaste and toothbrush 😅❤

[@mzamattila5545]

Why was that guiness book in Finnish?

[@arrowheadguys7637]

Like I said on the last vid, men and women gift different. Men use logic and practicality whereas women use emotion and sentiment when gifting.

[@awwwshucks443]

Perfumes and Colognes gives me migraines. Scented soaps and candles as well. They would be 0 out of 10 for me :-(

[@ironpirate8]

Yes, they make me gag. 🤢

[@jimshort9266]

Isn’t it terrible when as soon as you round the corner into a new isle at the grocery store and you smell that cologne but there is nobody there. How much of that crap did they apply.

[@kinguin7]

Ooooh plane tshirts!

[@marcusavron47]

Annual pass to theme park, zoo, campground is really great, while a one day pass is meh. 😑 Photo shoot is something I'd give my enemy 1/10. Everything else is okay to good. 😀👍

[@kerryrwac]

I'd prefer a book store gift card over a gaming console but i'm old enough to remember Pong and Ms Pacman. Hell, I remember when Gerber was a quality brand in the 70"s. Great video and well done Tree.

[@johnniekeats]

Please tell me this video is done tongue in cheek... Most banal, thoughtless gift suggestions ever.

[@Youtube-Censorship-Police]

the problem with books is, to be able to pick a really good niche book, you need to be knowledgeable about that topic. so for example: as a knife nut i'd probably pick a good book for another knife nut, but would i pick a good book for a car nut, or a bike nut? sure, i could go look up some reviews but i'd probably still miss the mark. i'm saying this because it happened to me multiple times, at this time i probably have at least 10+ "mmh nah" books, collecting dust in the bookshelf😂

[@adx442]

I don't take baths ... just vastly prefer very hot showers. I also hate strongly scented anything. Bath bomb is a 1/10 for me, I probably wouldn't keep it in the house long enough to re-gift it. A strong smell in my house someone else chose for me? No thank you. Your wife and mine have about the same ideas on gift giving. I give the list 2/10 for buying for me. That said, my wife and I have kinda gone post-consumerism on gifts for each other. We generally have enough "stuff". We do gifts for friends and family and especially our son, but we generally just get each other one thing that shows we've been paying attention.

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

Damn that's my dream life, but i chose Jesus and life of suffering. Oh well

[@MichaelE.Douroux]

Sees is the best American chocolate.

[@mcsquirgle]

I wonder if Pete or his wife listens to the podcast "stuff you should know". I feel like he might like it. Does anybody here listen to that one?

[@EricBrownWins]

Photoshoot is a big 0 to a man. Stop lying to your wife.

[@VortymLichbane]

Photo shoot would be peak unwanted gift for me. Absolute dog 💩. Would love a generator 😊

[@ironpirate8]

Agreed. Photos - useless, generator - useful, simple as that. 😄

[@Will-jd2br]

Water vessels are dangerous because people are locked into their ecosystems. I have so many yetis that I cannot go to another brand. I would have to keep multiple types of lids.

[@The_circular_square]

Yeah you’re right man.. Hershey’s is an atrocity.

[@WilliamLalonde-p2q]

Good American candy is see's

[@neemancallender9092]

Just listen to your wife or woman You can’t go wrong

[@bendoe5863]

I don't want a gaming console 😂

[@carlstanland5333]

I’m 52 and would love someone to give me a Switch.

[@captain.murphy.]

See's Candies would be the American chocolate equivalent, fyi

[@WillEDC]

Those are the best

[@merrickx]

It's crazy how there are little shops that are highly profitable but which open for just 2 weeks out of the year.

[@DamionJR4923]

You are correct but I personally think See’s candies are overrated

[@Luk3d411]

Tree’s your first two presents were as lame as you can get. Chocolates are THE LOWEST effort present you can get. Zero thought, zero effort. Bath bombs are a bit better. Edit, you can’t get a scent for a gift. Way too personal. Also I agree with Pete on books, I’ve been given lots, never read one through.

[@Surago]

I disagree. Maybe it's the fat ass in me, but when someone gets me chocolate I might act like it's a 4 or 5 out of 10 but secretly, I'm waiting for everyone to leave the room so I can devour it. Especially if it's new interesting chocolate or candy in general. Also, Pete was right though, American chocolate(Hershey's, mars) they are fucking gross.

[@penitentialarts]

From my perspective: Bath bombs and shower gels aren't something I (a man) would want, but most women I know like them. I like chocolate, but I can't tell the difference between expensive ones and regular ones. Books can be good, but my tastes are too specific (and I have too many) for most people to be able to pick on that I don't already have and will like. My allergies keep me from using colognes and such. Streaming subscriptions are a good idea if you know the types of movies the person likes. Subscription boxes don't tend to be very good, in my experience. I'm not into videogames, but I know a lot of people who would love to get a Switch. Photo stuff can be good. T-shirts are good, as long as they fit (better to get too big than too small). I'm not into spa stuff, but massage gift certificates are good. I already have too many drinking vessels.

[@grahamcairns2249]

I don't think books are a great gift. I love reading, and most of the books gifted are not ones that I would have wanted to read.

[@Probeionic]

You've already done the Leatherman video...both of these videos are redundant.. ;)