Prairie~Phlox Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I'm starting to think about Christmas and my inlaws always need a list, so I'm just looking for ideas. What's everyone wanting? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I want a guitar and lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 A big Jewelry box. The kind that stand on the floor not sit on top of the dresser. An artisan bread making cookbook Then just the "usual": socks, chocolate, maybe a night shirt, book marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 My fantasy list: new flooring for all the bedrooms in our house two new lenses for my camera a whole new wardrobe complete with a fabulous pair of boots new living room furniture an island in my kitchen about $500 to go shopping in thrift stores and flea markets :D Zo bread maker I have no idea what I would put on an actual Christmas list. I have never made one. No one has ever asked me for one either. It's fun making up a fantasy list though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I think I might put a Kindle on my list. But I use the library so much and you can't "borrow" a book on Kindle, can you? I'd love surfing lessons. Lask year the kids gave me lawn chairs that they bought at an unfinished wood place and painted themselves. Lovely. The year before that DH filled and put up the dozen or so old bird feeders we had been given by his dad. Also brought a lot of joy. I need a great pair of sassy black boots. Sexy but not high heals. Have the best pair but they are falling apart. Can't find anything I like nearly as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Vibram Five Finger shoes (the "sprint" for running in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiki Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Certificates for massages about every 3-4 months A DSLR camera Time to go to the flea markets to look for art for the house/bathroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabelle Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I want the dh to install a new kitchen sink. This one is porcelain and all beat-up and the grout surrounding it is mostly gone. The little grout that remains is just BLACK with mildew. It's gross. I want some new LLBean slippers and I want some pretty, comfy jammies. And that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarleneW Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 A Kindle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 A maid to do a serious deep cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 A maid to do a serious deep cleaning. Oh heck yes, add this to my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) I think I might put a Kindle on my list. But I use the library so much and you can't "borrow" a book on Kindle, can you? I can borrow from our library with my Sony Reader. The selection is still somewhat limited, but there are no fines : ) They just disappear when they are due! For Christmas, a massage and a vacation. all. by. myself. Edited October 3, 2010 by cin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 A maid to do a serious deep cleaning.0 I could go with that! Mostly I want my husband to get a job; he got laid off a couple of weeks ago. Things are looking fairly positive there, though, so assuming that happens, both of these have been in the works for some time: A cruiser bicycle (actually my birthday wish, but that's not gonna happen) A Notion Ink Adam (like a Kindle and iPad in one, on the Android platform) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I want The Annotated Anne of Green Gables and a plan to go visit my mom in January/February from dh. I told my dds I just want a Barnes & Noble gift card to buy books for my Nook and a new vase for all the pretty flowers (weeds) they give me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 A new can opener was the top of my list, but dh bought one yesterday. It's very special. Or at least I think it must be very special. It cost $17! :001_huh: So: A new car battery because mine is past it's use by date. It's still working, but will probably die for good the next time anyone leaves the door ajar. I might get this. A really expensive blender. Dh broke my old cheapie so he owes me the cost of a cheap one, and has offered a fraction of a new, expensive one for Christmas and another fraction for my birthday a few weeks after Christmas. I don't know how large the fractions will be, so I don't know if I'll be getting the blender this side of next Christmas. :001_rolleyes: I have also been wanting someone to make me a solar cooker large enough to fit my biggest pot in for a few years. I will probably not get that until I make it myself though. Some bronze wire. I'd really like some bronze wire because I've needed some for two years. I don't think I'll get that until I buy it myself. 4m of decent quality black fringe. I can't find any anywhere. I could do with some new books, of course :) The next on the WEM reading list, whatever that is, and there's a gorgeous quilting book I'd love to add to my collection. It's far too advanced for me, but I would keep it on my shelf to drool over until my skills improve :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I would love to get an iPod touch AND a laptop, but I'm getting a new phone in a few weeks so that will be my birthday AND Christmas gift, lol. ETA: And a $500 gift card to Borders :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Vibram Five Finger shoes some running shorts makeup/toiletry travel bag from L.L. Bean donations to some of my favorite charities bird seed tickets to a show (play, improv, symphony, etc...) extra duvet cover new flooring in the house (it's a looooong shot, but I'll list it anyway :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Fantasy list: A flute and flute lessons What the heck, organ lessons too. I have always wanted to play the organ. A new laptop for personal use only A really nice digital camera A bunch of gyrotonics classes. Why are they SO expensive??? A health club membership in the local swim, tennis, and exercise gear club A string of real pearls. Maybe two--regular classic ones, and those chocolate pearls. I'm old enough to appreciate the classics now--I never really wanted this before, but now I do. Actual list, probably: Fake pearls for my new choral dress uniform A medium level digital camera Running in the rain gear--waterproof running shoes and a breathable, waterproof running shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi, I'd like to introduce myself - I am the only person in America that does not own an ipod. I'm hoping to get an ipod this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I want: Holistic Midwifery by Anne Frye a Chipotle gift certificate organic dark chocolate t-shirts from www.mentalfloss.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 iPod touch beanbag chair digital camcorder fuzzy purple toque with a pompom matching purple jeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi, I'd like to introduce myself - I am the only person in America that does not own an ipod. I'm hoping to get an ipod this year. Nope you aren't the only one who doesn't have one. I have got you beat though because not only do I not have one, I don't even want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick_Mom Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Dh wants to get a Kindle. The Luddite in me says, "Never!" But then, I once said that about the Internet. ;) My "dream" list: A camera of my very own A laptop of my very own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick_Mom Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Nope you aren't the only one who doesn't have one. I have got you beat though because not only do I not have one, I don't even want one. I don't own an iPod, either. But I've just started an exercise (walking) routine, and I'm trying to decide whether my "old" portable CD player is sufficient or if there'd be any advantage to getting an iPod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I'd love a new MacBook (ds would love this as well, because it would mean he'd inherit my iBook), but I doubt that will be in the budget. So, a little more reasonable: Nook boots cleaning service (one or two deep cleans) "the angels have the phone box" t-shirt Amazon gift card the new fleece pea coat from Lands' End tickets to see Wicked in Tucson in January Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi, I'd like to introduce myself - I am the only person in America that does not own an ipod. I'm hoping to get an ipod this year. Nope, you're not. I don't own an Ipod either. My 14 yo DD, OTOH, is already on her second one. But I don't want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mert Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi, I'd like to introduce myself - I am the only person in America that does not own an ipod. I'm hoping to get an ipod this year. Add me to the list... hoping to correct in December! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 a rocking chair weekend trips I've been hoping to take yarn in natural fibers and yummy colors dark choc a new Tye Dye Mary tee shirt dress new yoga pants lush bath products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I want a comb binding machine. Yep, I'm a nerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) .. wrong place! Edited October 3, 2010 by Gwenhwyfar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) This is all pure fantasy. I'm surprised how easy it was to come up with things I want that don't involve other people. For example, I took the blender for DD off my list. iPod Touch or an iPhone (I like the apps) Amazon gift cards for my Feed the Kindle Fund & lack of parsimony to go along with it camera lens digital camcorder a housekeeper for a year, who can cook dinner when I'm not in the mood (renewable) tickets for 6 to various symphony concerts and plays tickets for 6 to the next (hopefully) Rolling Stones concert tickets for 6 to a K.C. & The Sunshine Band concert (assuming my family will lower themselves to go with me) new car piano and lessons bird bath and more bird feeders hardworking, knowledgeable landscaper/yard man (6 mos worth) gift certificate (a yearlong supply) to a hairdresser bicycle (outdoor kind) treadmill knitting classes gift cards to places I can buy a suitable new wardrobe a top of the line new computer with the new thing that will replace BIOS. a new set of King sized sheets online college classes to take for fun gift certificates to a massage therapist (weekly visits) a calf who can live at a neighboring farm (assuming I can do the work to take care of her) some chickens (and whatever goes along with keeping them) a carpenter to build permanent storage shelves in our basement (assuming the landlord agrees) landscaping plants, trees, bushes -- in abundance (to go with the landscaper/yard man) a landscape architect to help plan the landscaping a generator (for when power goes out in winter) a riding lawn mower with a snowplow attachment very large pressure canner (assuming that canning won't kill the vitamins in veggies) a trip to Germany to visit my family (for all of us, not just me) + German lessons (they don't speak English) Edited October 3, 2010 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Nope, you're not. I don't own an Ipod either. My 14 yo DD, OTOH, is already on her second one. But I don't want one. I didn't think I wanted an iPod and then my dh bought me one. I LOVE it!!!!! I use the iPod+Nike thing for running and it tells me my time/distance/pace/calories burned. LOVE that. Plus, I get to listen to my favorite music (VERY easy to download from your cds or from on line). Or a podcast while I run. We've also used it a LOT in the car with the kids when traveling. I download their favorite shows or movies and they are busy for hours. I've downloaded pictures from our various trips on there to show people we are visiting. Mine also has a videocamera on it. I've taken video when I've been in a big running race. My kids use it to record their daily version of the "Nightly Bruise" (get it - instead of the nightly news? Yes, I have weird kids.) Anyway, for Christmas? I want an iPad. And, I know I'm getting it because I'm paying for a lot of it with Swagbucks I've earned!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Another person who would love a Kindle!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 It would be really nice to: go to the dentist - for me, not just the kids same as above w/ an eye appointment, updated lens/contact prescription get winter boots that fit get a couch that's not broken get a TV stand that's not broken get something to put this keyboard on other than my lap get the laptop fixed get a wedding ring that fits so I can wear it (or have the one from when I was 117 lbs. on my wedding day expanded) learn to sew, knit, crochet & reupholster furniture Pure, Never-Gonna-Happen Fantasy: x-country skis eyebrow waxing appointments haircuts (at a real salon, not by dh) music lessons for me college classes for me art lessons for me housekeeper to help deep clean & organize who will also clean the fish tanks sea-doos snowmachines move to a house that was built right Depressing eh? Pass the merlot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 In addition to aforementioned guitar and lessons, I've thought of a few more things after reading your list. Every time I sign up for a class, I end up not being able to go to all the sessions because DH will have Scout things come up that conflict with my plans. I would just like for my things to come first once in a while. Sigh.... Therefore, I would like: a guitar and lessons to learn to sew, knit, and crochet massage certificates to a decent place where the lady would beat my muscles into submission a stained glass course Additionally, I would like a stove that doesn't shoot fireballs at me when I cook, a refridgerator that actually closes without being kicked, a sink that doesn't leak, a dishwasher that actually gets the dishes clean without me having to wash them first, and someone to deep clean my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Fantasy List -new windows -redo back bathroom -- not fancy, just get stuff that works right -living room furniture -appliance to replace the ones that are having problems -laptop -camera -- mine is acting up Actual List - hadn't even thought about it. don't usually make a list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Additionally, I would like a stove that doesn't shoot fireballs at me when I cook, a refridgerator that actually closes without being kicked, a sink that doesn't leak, a dishwasher that actually gets the dishes clean without me having to wash them first, and someone to deep clean my house. Totally understand you :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Fantasy List-new windows -redo back bathroom -- not fancy, just get stuff that works right -living room furniture -appliance to replace the ones that are having problems -laptop -camera -- mine is acting up Actual List - hadn't even thought about it. don't usually make a list Totally understand you :rolleyes: Every meal is an adventure! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 a kindle and a pair of Frye boots. :001_smile: And a digital camera if I can squeak one in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Adding to my original list: another pair of Tom's Shoes - really love the burlap looking pair in the current line like others, a long-term (talking years and years, here!) housekeeper would be the most wonderful fantasy gift ever and a long-term live-in chef would be the best fantasy gift I could give my family! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I'm always thrilled to get anything from here: http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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