lavender's green Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 A nice classic leather handbag. A warm robe for my morning coffee and reading time. Pearl earrings. My favorite rose perfume. Watching my toddler open his gifts. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Nothing. Dh got me a car (!!!!) for my birthday this month. I'm counting that as my Christmas present too lol. My other birthday present was to go as a family once a month to volunteer. I had to ask dh for that as a gift to me because he wouldn't have wanted to go otherwise. :glare:He consented and I have lined up volunteer opportunities for the next four months.:D My last birthday/Christmas wish was to start the process to become foster parents. We are going to start with a slightly different program, called Safe Families, but we are going to start! And it came from dh this time.:001_smile: I could probably use a pair a of jeans, since I only have one pair that fits right now and I use them practically everyday. :001_huh: And I'm about to clean out my closet, which means I'll probably need to get a couple of tops for winter this year. But I'm willing to go to the thrift store for clothes, so I can do that whenever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 matching flatware (I think I'm old enough for that now) Well that made me laugh. I have never made a list before, on the grounds that I would rather not get what I want but be surprised. It is all about the surprise for me. But after 16 years of marriage, I have finally realized that no one pays enough attention to me to accurately figure out what I want. I am NOT that hard to buy for, but rather than get expensive but thoughtless gifts year after year, I am throwing in the towel and making a list: *Books selected by my 15 yo. We have very similar tastes in literature, and I am confident that she will do a good job. *A new cookbook selected by my 12 yo. She is the best cook in the family (besides me, of course) and will pick a good one. *Something to wear or something for the house selected by my 9 yo son, who has shockingly good taste in that sort of thing. *From my dad, a picture of my grandmother as a young woman. And some elk sausage. *From my husband, jewelry from Arhaus. I am going to hand him the catalog and say, "Close your eyes, open the catalog, stick your finger on something and order it." Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 thanks for sharing....I love the ideas...and have even added a few more ideas to my list....not that I will get all or any of them....but it is fun to wish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Our gift to each other ... Vent fans for both of our bathrooms, a new ceiling in one bathroom (necessitated by the lack of vent fans for the last 50 years), a new shower in the other bathroom. Can't afford home improvement projects and gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 in pretend world, i will get a big bottle of coco chanel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 These earrings like the character who plays Charlotte wears on Private Practice (in sliver and gold) A large circle necklace from Roundabout (an Etsy seller) or maybe this one: Maybe an inexpensive Kindle to help with reading in school. But, then I feel like perhaps a Kindle Fire could be useful for videos for science and such. I am torn on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukale Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I want a fire pit for the back yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-M- Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 My family keeps asking, "What can we get you? You never ask for anything." And I really don't. But. This has been bookmarked for a while: Sumptuous, isn't it? Character, too. Can't decide. And speaking of "can't decide," as I mentioned in another thread, my husband would like to have an "Ideal Bookshelf" painting done for me, but which books? Which books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Walmart gift cards would be nice. And some kitchen towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Have you ever seen or used one in person? I went back and forth wanting that. My cricut thing sucks I actually haven't, but I went back and forth between this and the Cricut. I landed on the Silhouette because 1) I don't have to buy expensive cartridges. It cuts images from the computer, which you can buy individually and at reasonable prices. 2) I have heard that it cuts intricate shapes more precisely. Why do you hate your Cricut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 That Ben and Jerry's book looks amazing! All I want for my birthday (end if this month) and Christmas combined is a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine. That's it. I have a Silhouette, but bought before the cameo. It's a great machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJ Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 In my dreams I wish for, A hair cut, A pair of flat (no heals) brown cute boots, A Blue Ray Player. Some new work shirts, New work shoes, Coffee shop gift card, and of course both vehicles fixed or maybe replaced. :) In actuality the only thing I might actually get would be the haircut and work shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txmommyofboys Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'm getting a tummy tuck :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'm getting a tummy tuck :) I'm Jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'd like an mp3 player for the car. My brother has a spare he's promised to me, but will he get around to having it installed before Christmas? Probably not! :p I think my ex has bought me a book on crystals. That's my ration. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerico Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 a new pair of running shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 My wish list: Kindle book $$ new shoes for walking/running pink corduroy Toms new handbag workout clothes some nice long t-shirts in a good fabric Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 A Keurig-maybe one of the new little mini ones, a binding machine (admittedly, more a school supply than anything else, but I want to play with it!) and a Pandora or Pandora-Clone charm bracelet. I never wear jewelry, but I love all the charms, and I've found some cute imitators for about $1/bead on Ebay. It's not that I couldn't buy it for myself-it's that I want someone ELSE to go through what they know about me and pick out beads that they think I'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 My wish list: Kindle book $$ new shoes for walking/running pink corduroy Toms new handbag workout clothes some nice long t-shirts in a good fabric Wendi that bag doesn't look too hard! i bet you could make that!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'd like an mp3 player for the car. My brother has a spare he's promised to me, but will he get around to having it installed before Christmas? Probably not! :p I think my ex has bought me a book on crystals. That's my ration. :) I clearly missed something. Ex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'd like an mp3 player for the car. My brother has a spare he's promised to me, but will he get around to having it installed before Christmas? Probably not! :p I think my ex has bought me a book on crystals. That's my ration. :) I clearly missed something. Ex? Me too. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I like yarn, knitting needles, socks, ikea gift card, tea, books...herm....maybe a dutch oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/cmkqa.tasqc/v/vspfiles/photos/L-1027-2T.jpg?1328103654 Where did that shirt come from??? Please tell. I promise not to buy the last one so you can't have one... Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Dh & I don't buy for each other, preferring to adopt a local family in need or buy gifts for the needy through Compassion instead. My mom does buy for me, so I've asked for a new pair of Danskos, GC to Eddie Bauer, LLBean or Land's End, a new crockpot, and some slippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 What I want, I will have to wait for...right now I am just grateful for dear friends that care and that DH is has his CDL and is earning a paycheck again. For the upcoming year: A place to rent (probably in SC) A vehicle big enough for all of us Eventually: A spinning wheel A floor loom And after seeing my friend's husband work a lathe, I'm thinking that is pretty cool and will one day have to have one added to our house for the kids to work on LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I like yarn, knitting needles, socks, ikea gift card, tea, books...herm....maybe a dutch oven. wow...right up my alley! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com/cmkqa.tasqc/v/vspfiles/photos/L-1027-2T.jpg?1328103654 Where did that shirt come from??? Please tell. I promise not to buy the last one so you can't have one... Terri http://www.outofprintclothing.com Cute stuff! Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 My wish list: Kindle book $$ new shoes for walking/running pink corduroy Toms new handbag workout clothes some nice long t-shirts in a good fabric Wendi LOVE that bag!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 wow...right up my alley! LOL! I like your stuff too. I live in SC. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 The new Kevin Hearne novel and the new Jim Butcher novel. Oh and the Tardis USB port from ThinkGeek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Dh and I are not giving each other lists this year. We're trying to truly surprise each other. Usually, we do that with just the stockings but this year, we're doing it for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I don't think us adults will be getting much for christmas this year, we have car stuff to sort. In an ideal world I would like the battery grip for my camera, a new lens or some Impossible project film for my polaroid SX70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-M- Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 My family keeps asking, "What can we get you? You never ask for anything." And I really don't. But. This has been bookmarked for a while: Sumptuous, isn't it? Character, too. Can't decide. And speaking of "can't decide," as I mentioned in another thread, my husband would like to have an "Ideal Bookshelf" painting done for me, but which books? Which books? Perhaps it's obnoxious to quote myself, but I am *so* delighted (to say nothing of happily "spoiled"): The bag arrived just before the holiday! Thank you, Mr. M-mv. And Miss M-mv(i) is drawing my ideal bookshelf. I loved that Mr. M-mv was going to have a painting done for me, but that my daughter, a gifted artist in her own right, is going to design the shelf? Priceless! Wonderful! She's using this as her inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 A new riding helmet and boots. A day away without kids is on the wish list too but I don't think it's gonna happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Change of plans: I'm going to order a 64 GB Nexus 10 as soon as one is released next year (I'm hoping) and I've pre-ordered Peep Show series 8 for Christmas. It won't arrive until early January, but it'll be worth the wait. DH will probably pick up a couple books from my wish list, and I splurged and bought good bath towels for the whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenangelcat Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Well, I just redecorated my entire living room around a new blue velvet sofa, so I don't think I should really ask for anything more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 ~a smallish red purse w a long yet adjustable strap (dd17 found one while we were at Kohls--I approved and bought it lol) ~a casual necklace with some red in it ~Amazon money to feed my Kindle ~Crabtree & Evelyn rosewater products ~Christmas decorations from Pier One ~attachments for my 21 year old KitchenAid mixer I would really love an iPhone (my current phone is slowly dying) but that is most definitely the most wantish of wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansmama Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Dh and I just got iPhone 5s- that's our early Christmas present to each other :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 My only want this year is an xbox 360 with kinect for the exercise room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I want all my children home and safe together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I would love a wedding ring set. We have the diamond. We have the gold to melt down. We HAD the money for labor......until the van broke down and needed $2000 in repairs. *sigh* We just passed our 18th anniversary. Dh found the diamond in the middle of the road (I kid you not!) 6 years ago. Something always happens and the ring is just not a priority. Someday I would like it to be a priority. Realistically, though, I'm hoping for: a cool new pair of converse a new search and find game for the computer some Crunchie bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhrice3 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 New iPhone 5 - my dh has been trying to buy me an iPhone for 4 yrs - now I am letting him! I already have my Christmas present as we have sold our house out of state! God is good! ReneeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Ugg boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 For dh to keep his job come Jan when the new company takes over. We're not getting gifts for each other just in case. And only one gift and small stocking for the dc. (thank God for their aunts and uncles sending presents for under the tree!) I don't mind not getting gifts-dh gives me the gift every day of being home w/ the kids. Wish I could get him something though-his clothes are worn through. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 ~a tablet...not sure which kind, but it's not happening until after tax time anyway. ~time ALONE...that will WILL happen SOON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinesWife Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Well that made me laugh. I have never made a list before, on the grounds that I would rather not get what I want but be surprised. It is all about the surprise for me. But after 16 years of marriage, I have finally realized that no one pays enough attention to me to accurately figure out what I want. I am NOT that hard to buy for, but rather than get expensive but thoughtless gifts year after year, I am throwing in the towel and making a list: *Books selected by my 15 yo. We have very similar tastes in literature, and I am confident that she will do a good job. *A new cookbook selected by my 12 yo. She is the best cook in the family (besides me, of course) and will pick a good one. *Something to wear or something for the house selected by my 9 yo son, who has shockingly good taste in that sort of thing. *From my dad, a picture of my grandmother as a young woman. And some elk sausage. *From my husband, jewelry from Arhaus. I am going to hand him the catalog and say, "Close your eyes, open the catalog, stick your finger on something and order it." Terri I am really enjoying reading everyone's lists! But this one ... made me laugh out loud. I didn't make lists. Got weird things. The first year I made a HUGE list and my husband (and kids) got me EVERYTHING on the list. I can not imagine how much he spent. ay yi yi. Now I have to be careful...plan my list carefully .. I just don't want to make a list. LOL I have hinted a little. I might hint LOUDLY about a couple things. Thanks for the laugh. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinesWife Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 After reading this thread there are all kinds of things on my list! Actually I'll have to streamline it. I would love a tablet...but won't ask for one at this point. Love the Michael Kors watch! that is gorgeous. The bookshelf paintings? Oh my. Need to save that one for a future year. I would love a CRicut or Silhouette but not going on the list. Putting the Ben & Jerry's book on my list. Slippers are needed this year New blender New food processor (both broke) We are on the housing list to move to a new house on base...that would be a GREAT gift. We have lived in this house for 4 1/2 years. The longest I have lived anywhere since I was 18. I am going NUTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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