In my case, random stuff, but specifically not groceries.
This year, in addition to books, CDs, and movies, I've purchased:
- some internal hard drives for my new home server
- a BluRay/HDDVD drive, also for my new home server
- some windshield wipers
- a "fitness ball"
- a pair of work gloves
- a PS3
- a vacuum cleaner air filter
- a Radio Flyer wagon (No, I don't have kids. Shut up.)
- a Wacom tablet
- a USB/Firewire hub
- a 12-outlet power strip
- a set of screwdriver bits for my Leatherman
- a Bluetooth speakerphone
- multimeter leads
- a memory upgrade for my MacBook Pro
- blank journals
- automobile bumper dye
- a pillow
- a windshield cleaner
- plus whatever my wife ordered