don't worry too much about all the threads. i think we just do it because we are trying to be patient while waiting for our GE.. so we just want to talk ANYTHING ge up until the big day
you don't have to get the parents ANYTHING! so dont' worry about al those threads... i know 100% peope will appreciate ANYTHING they get.. on their list or not
i always think.. if i send something someone can't use.. they can at least re-gift it
and that is a-ok with me