HappyGrace Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Well, I might not have to come up w/ a list after all. Dh is talking about having a new plasma tv be our joint gift. I hardly even watch any tv (neither does he, actually) but he never, never, never wants anything or buys anything for himself so I would be pleased that we could get something he wants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I want a couple of the newer copper core All Clad pans. And an immersion blender. And a ton of stuff from Lush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thank you! Did you see my post today? We got a windfall that we can use for rings and we're going shopping tonight!! I may wait on mine, but I will be so happy to have dh labeled TAKEN again with a wedding ring! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 This is what I want, too! Mine was lost earlier this year when I had to take it off for an MRI :sad: so I told DH he needs to take a Saturday in December and take me to visit pawnshops to try to find a replacement. Aww! :( Let us know when you get one and take a pic, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I...don't know. We're finally not entirely broke, and I might actually get a present,* but I'm having a hard time getting out of that mindset. I have a long wishlist of sewing books and patterns. Oh! My camera is a dinosaur. People laugh at it in disbelief. A camera would be good. * I did get a present last year. And I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 A camera. A DSLR with lenses. It'll be a lot of money and I go between being so excited about getting one that I'm giddy, to feeling sick at the amount of money it costs. DH and I usually spend about $40 on each other for Christmas (sometimes $100), so to ask for a $1000+ gift feels CRAZY. But I oh-so want this camera. I guess every 19 years of marriage, I can splurge on something insanely expensive. Right?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I like the basement idea, from my dh (just his stuff) and adding on the extra room and garage for my birthday. We exchange names on both sides of the family so I have to be prepared with a list of low to mid cost things. So far I have: scrunchies buff headband (black or blue) wool tights popover pan cake stand pasta maker (manual roller) digital food thermometer herb plant-rosemary or sage itunes gift card pajamas money toward tennis shoes or knee-length boots and if my mother is asking a homemade apron (my design). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 If I could have anything I want....it would be Christmas day without having to spend it with MIL too. Can't really ask for that, so I'm not sure yet. That's why Boxing Day was invented, I think! I spent Christmas lunch with dh's family one year... Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 A camera. A DSLR with lenses. It'll be a lot of money and I go between being so excited about getting one that I'm giddy, to feeling sick at the amount of money it costs. DH and I usually spend about $40 on each other for Christmas (sometimes $100), so to ask for a $1000+ gift feels CRAZY. But I oh-so want this camera. I guess every 19 years of marriage, I can splurge on something insanely expensive. Right?!? If you can afford it, no guilt is necessary... And the economy will only get worse if everyone hoards all of their expendable income. Look at it as helping the economy :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Well, I might not have to come up w/ a list after all. Dh is talking about having a new plasma tv be our joint gift. I hardly even watch any tv (neither does he, actually) but he never, never, never wants anything or buys anything for himself so I would be pleased that we could get something he wants! Yup, sounds like he has picked out *his* present. :) Honestly, I usually buy my own presents, wrap them, and surprise dh on Christmas day with what he got me. Sounds like you're gonna need to do that too. Maybe you need an ipad to connect to that tv and an amazon prime account? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 We wont exchange gifts, but in my dreams.... My sewing machine serviced. I am an avid sewer and it is having fits! My wedding ring replaced. I am allergic to nickel and the allergy has gotten worse with each pregnancy. I can no longer wear my wedding set (have not been able to for 4 years). I would like the band replaced with platinum-same diamond, no upgrades. I'm simple like that!:lol: A new-to-us set of cars (big dreaming:lol:) Sick of the old beaters and one nice car that is too small! I would like a suburban with 4wheel drive and the 3 rows of seats for hauling family and cargo and winter driving. I would like a newer mini-van with the latch system and those doors that open with the key fob for daily family driving in good weather. And I would like a small good gas mileage car for DH to commute to work in. No big deal right;)? My basement finished (huge dreams:lol:) complete with a schoolroom, storage room, playroom, and guest suite. A housekeeper! Of course we have no money to spend, so I'll just keep dreaming! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 We wont exchange gifts, but in my dreams.... My sewing machine serviced. I am an avid sewer and it is having fits! My wedding ring replaced. I am allergic to nickel and the allergy has gotten worse with each pregnancy. I can no longer wear my wedding set (have not been able to for 4 years). I would like the band replaced with platinum-same diamond, no upgrades. I'm simple like that!:lol: A new-to-us set of cars (big dreaming:lol:) Sick of the old beaters and one nice car that is too small! I would like a suburban with 4wheel drive and the 3 rows of seats for hauling family and cargo and winter driving. I would like a newer mini-van with the latch system and those doors that open with the key fob for daily family driving in good weather. And I would like a small good gas mileage car for DH to commute to work in. No big deal right;)? My basement finished (huge dreams:lol:) complete with a schoolroom, storage room, playroom, and guest suite. A housekeeper! Of course we have no money to spend, so I'll just keep dreaming! :tongue_smilie: I like the way you dream! Well maybe if you can just get the sewing machine fixed ($90?), then that will let you earn some money by sewing to pay for the new rings. And then of course with your business established, the remodling of the basement will be a business expense (your new sewing area!). And then you'll be able to afford the housekeeper with all those profits. And then your dh will want a new car to advertise with your logo. Back to reality. Hope you get at least something you wanted. We usually do, it's just a matter of WHEN. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Have you noticed how many of us are struggling with jewelry shrink, jewelry loss, etc.? I think we need a thread on learning the most economical way to buy jewelry. Off to start one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) a metronome. one of the 'real' ones, with the thing that goes back and forth - not a little electronic beeping one. candles. (excitement) wallflowers from B&BW (more excitement) the 'partridge in a pear tree' ornament from hallmark (actually, he already 'got me' that one - we were at the store getting the kids' ornaments last week and he grabbed that one and put it on the counter with those while I paid. Yeah, real smooth... :lol: So it was a birthday present, apparently, and I can go ahead and put it on the tree this year... :lol: ) new purse cover (I have the skirt purse from Thirty-One) clips for my bracelet (pandora) clothes. Which, from DH, would come in the form of money or gift cards. Which is totally cool with me. :D oh, and an immersion blender. ETA: I could also use some new sheets. And if I could have absolutely anything - an iPad. :D But that is out of the question. Edited November 3, 2011 by PeacefulChaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Maybe you need an ipad to connect to that tv and an amazon prime account? :) ROFL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Iphone! Got it today! Early Christmas! I also would really like to get a beater/scraper for my KitchenAid mixer and this thing I saw at BBB that you put on the counter top and it helps the dishes dry faster. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Iphone! Got it today! Early Christmas! I also would really like to get a beater/scraper for my KitchenAid mixer and this thing I saw at BBB that you put on the counter top and it helps the dishes dry faster. Dawn I've been wanting to make one of those. Is it microfibre? The one I saw locally was. Right now I just use a bath towel, so boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Lord of the Rings Trilogy Extended Editions on Blu-Ray and cast-iron cookware...those are all I really want. Odd combination, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 A tablet. A road bike. There was something else but I can't remember what right now. IT may have been the Keurig that we bought 2 weeks ago. DH likes it when he can buy one thing instead of lots of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I would like my family to get along for one day. By that, though, I mean really get along, not just pretend to do so or avoid outright conflict so as to humor me. I would like my son to treat me as though he likes me. For one day. As though he has any kind of faith that I am a reasonable, caring, capable, intelligent person, rather than a vindictive harpy who is out to get him all the time. I would like to go to the beach, by myself or maybe with my dog, and sit on the sand and watch the waves for hours without feeling guilty about ignoring anyone else's needs. I would like to come home after that and not have everyone assume I'm all better now and can immediately go back to the way things were before I left the house. I'm sure I'll get some very nice "stuff," but it won't be any of the things I really want. (Can you tell I had an icky day?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I would like my family to get along for one day. By that, though, I mean really get along, not just pretend to do so or avoid outright conflict so as to humor me. I would like my son to treat me as though he likes me. For one day. As though he has any kind of faith that I am a reasonable, caring, capable, intelligent person, rather than a vindictive harpy who is out to get him all the time. I would like to go to the beach, by myself or maybe with my dog, and sit on the sand and watch the waves for hours without feeling guilty about ignoring anyone else's needs. I would like to come home after that and not have everyone assume I'm all better now and can immediately go back to the way things were before I left the house. I'm sure I'll get some very nice "stuff," but it won't be any of the things I really want. (Can you tell I had an icky day?) :grouphug: I had an icky day, too. Three separate "discussions" (he insists they were not "arguments", although I beg to differ) with Aspie 15yo. Oy. Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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