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Gift ideas for Kyle
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- Kyle Leslie
- https://bsky.app/profile/kyleleslie.dev
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Disclaimer: This large and comprehensive list is not meant to imply that I expect to receive these items. I just thought it would be a convenient reference for friends and family if they need suggestions
Notable life events
Things going on in my life that might inspire gift ideas! (updated November 16, 2025)
- New Henry, going to Spain in July
Top of my list
Random things currently on my personal "To Buy" list
- Captain of Crush grip trainers
- No. 1 (140lbs) (or higher)
- New raincoat (one that's fashionable and waterproof. Consult Alicia)
- A nice puzzle caddy
- our coffee table is a 41" circle. Important requirements: something we can use on our coffee table, put away part way through. Ideally if we have pieces sorted and laid aside, they can stay sorted/ organized and flat. ex https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/home/toys-and-games/toys/76090-puzzle-caddy (this one is too big but accomplishes what I'm describing.)
- Coffee scale
- Lulo Coffee
House:
- A Mitre Saw! (~$200) Any basic one
- Smart curtain accessory to automatically open/ close living room curtains (~$100)
Office:
Tech:
- Cable management for my new desk (~$30) (something like this and all the related items)
Gift cards
- Restaurants in Carleton Place: Black Tartan, Bolton House
- Lulo Coffee
- Granary (Carleton Place shop we buy all our coffee and tea from)
Clothes:
- Consult Alicia! (Anything Medium from KOTN or Patagonia is a safe bet)
- Some things from Uniqlo
Tech
Tech gadgets and accessories I would love to get but don't need
- Unifi Protect Video doorbell
- Unifi Protect Video surveillance cameras
- 4k Receiver for my dream media server
- $3000 Samsung Frame TV :D
Stuff for Eugene
- Eugene and Henry can never have enough chews/ toys and if Eugene is happy, I'm happy
- Any treats/ dental chews
- Any furry squirrel-like toys
- Puzzle toys