klmama Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 My family wants to know, but I'm not being particularly helpful with ideas. Honestly, the only thing I need right now is new pans for the kitchen, and dh tells me that isn't a Christmas gift. I don't need or want any jewelry or clothing. I don't really want more books, either. They want very much to give me something I'll love, but I'm fresh out of ideas. What am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Of course bakeware and cookware are appropriate Christmas gifts. Show them the recent thread about the woman who is grieving the loss of her 23-year-old crockpot that she got for her wedding if they don't believe you. Also show them the Williams Sonoma holiday catalog. They don't put it out because nobody buys cookware for Christmas! A piece of heirloom quality bakeware or cookware is a gift that keeps on giving. Often these items are used every day, reminding the recipient of the gift-giver and the holiday throughout the year. Can the same be said for a piece of jewelry worn occasionally? If they don't go for it: tickets to a show or a day doing something unusual that you've always wanted to try: horseback riding, scuba diving, skeet shooting, snowmobiling, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions! Anyone else have an idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 If I were you I would just be adamant about what you want and if that isn't something they want to get you then they can think of things for you. You were being helpful, they just didn't like your answer. Or ask for giftcards to a place you can buy the pans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 If DH thinks pans aren't a gift, would he go for a single Le Creuset or All Clad saute? That can be 200 bucks for a single piece, which is definitely a special-occasion sorta thing in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Thanks, but I'm really interested in other ideas. What are you wishing for or giving the women in your lives that is not a kitchen tool, a book, or something to wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hiking poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 This might fall under the book category but if you don't have one, I LOVE my Kindle Paperwhite. I have over 500 free books to read and LOVE LOVE LOVE the nightlight feature so I can read anywhere without disturbing others. I already got it, but I got a snowmobile suit.....and we don't even own a snowmobile :-) I wear it for doing barn chores. So quick and simple to slip on over my other clothes for those 3-4 times a day runs to the barn. Do you have any hobbies or sports you enjoy that you could use upgraded equipment for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 When in doubt smart men always buy their wives vacuum cleaners. Wait, that's not right. What about a nice experience? Spa, massage, concert tickets, museum memberships or weekend away type things. We don't do big Christmas presents for each other but that is what I often have been given for Mother's Day or my birthday. Also cookware I have wanted. ;) I have to say that my husband doesn't tell me that what I want to not a present unless he is buying it plus a gift. That's weird to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Dh puts pans in the same category as vacuum cleaners, and he wants me to go buy my own. For Christmas he wants to give me something more "special." A spa day or a concert sound like good options. Off to check the events calendar.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Once my husband gave me a very large, very nice knife as a birthday present. It was a surprise and awesome. I love that knife. It's the only knife I use except for a small tomato slicer and a bread knife. One Mother's Day I got roller skates (derby dreams) and another a cello. I use those all the time. Is there a new hobby you'd like to try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Favorite food? or a pound of your favorite candies? Coupon for dinner out at your favorite restaurant? or for a weekend at a nearby bed and breakfast inn? DVD of a movie you love? Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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