mommyoffive Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 What are you wanting this year? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Calorie-free ice cream, baked goods, snacks, breads, pasta. 🙂 That's about it 5 1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 A body pillow and a lightweight robe 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintosrock Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Slippers, books, and chocolate! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Grill pan. New spatula. Another pair of yoga leggings. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 As usual, I have no idea. And this year dh is going to shower gifts on me because I found him a ps5 at retail price. So, I better start thinking. The only thing I asked for so far was for him and the kids to write me a picture book about the Christmas the kids bought us a tree. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 I also want a nice grill pan, and some new dishtowels. I always want new dishtowels; I'm picky and good ones are hard to find. The only ones I can really like are from Williams Sonoma and they are $$$. So, great gifts. But the real gift would be people getting rid of stuff. I live with 3 messy adults and their habits are driving me a bit crazy. 😲 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) I never get what I want at Christmas, so I shopped early and got myself bluetooth headphones. Edited October 27, 2021 by ScoutTN 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 My Sunroom? It keeps getting delayed and we still don't have the supplies in and I'm really hoping to have it before the snow falls but it's looking less and less likely that will happen. But if it was done by Christmas I would be thrilled to call it my present! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Ideally, world peace and an end to hunger and disease. Realistically, time with family, some good books, and chocolate. Regards, Kareni 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 What do you want @mommyoffive? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 this is always one of my favorite threads! Thanks for starting it @mommyoffive! These. This. 😊 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loowit Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Mostly, time with my kids. DD is gone at college now, so it will be great to have her home for a month. I would love to have some time with my family (parents, siblings, nieces/nephews) but we'll see how it goes. As far as things, I want a new fitbit because mine is older and not working as well as it should, but the one I want is outside the budget. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) Nothing. Seriously. I realize that is a difficult request to meet. OK, how about a whole week when my kids watch all of the old Christmas movies with me? (Without complaining?) Edited October 27, 2021 by SKL 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 For my kids to repair the rift in their relationship so we can spend holiday time together with both of them and their significant others all in the same room. Realistically? Nothing. 13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, Jenny in Florida said: For my kids to repair the rift in their relationship so we can spend holiday time together with both of them and their significant others all in the same room. I hope this happens very soon. That has to be very painful for you - I'm sorry. 😞 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 We are having a super low key Christmas this year. We lost both DH's parents this spring and Christmas will be very different without them. I would just love a nice day together with DH and my boys eating good food, watching movies, and cross-stitching. Reality is that one of my boys is having 4 wisdom teeth cut out on the 23rd so the food thing will be delayed :-). What I really want no one can buy me and the tangible things I want, I get throughout the year. DH and I don't exchange gifts at Christmas. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) I have an uncharacteristically long list this year, but my birthday is right after Christmas so my family won't be lacking ideas--cross country skis, an online subscription to The Atlantic, a Tilley sun hat, lace up brown leather ankle boots, a supportive down pillow with firm core, and trail runners. Also a haircut I like. It's been a few years since I've been really happy with my hair. Edited October 27, 2021 by Acadie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Love to wish to see Navy kid but he's on deployment until May😢. I'm training for another half marathon so the only thing I really want is a new pair of running shoes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 I’d like a pair of arthritis friendly garden clippers. The real gift is someone else doing the research for me and finding what I need. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, MEmama said: I’d like a pair of arthritis friendly garden clippers. The real gift is someone else doing the research for me and finding what I need. Well, I found several articles for you to look at assuming that clippers = pruners. Happy holidays! One Two Three Regards, Kareni 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Nothing that anyone else will buy since the only way to get it is online. I'm hoping to talk them into getting nothing but that hasn't worked in the past. Non-gift thing that is on my wish list this year is for my grandchildren to be here for Christmas. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmom Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 I guess I need a hair straightener - my girls helped me with me hair for a wedding and could not believe how bad the one I was using operated. yoga blocks (although I might need those sooner as my back pain has been off the charts) press on nails - just discovered how great those are and the normal stuff - candles, good hand lotion, cozy socks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Absolutely nothing other than a long break from school. Ok. Maybe a new tea caddy. That's it. *I secretly want a particular bike but it's $$ and no-one will be getting it for me so not thinking about it except when I see it in the bike shop window! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Daughter has been told I require a salad spinner to replace the one she broke early this year. I hope my brother buys me a new battery for my vacuum cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Nothing except spending time with my husband, son, and his partner. We only do stockings, but I’d really prefer to not even do that anymore. We had considered a vacation at the holidays as we do some years and then we just completely skip any gifts or stockings which is glorious. But Delta messed with those plans. So still pondering how we want to handle things this year. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Well, I’ve already started shopping for myself. I’m expecting my new spin bike next week, and I’ve preordered a couple of books due out in November. The biggie — I have a LASIK consultation Nov. 8, so I may be getting new/improved vision for Christmas. Woohoo! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 A Bose receiver for my office. A pair of earrings to match a necklace that I have. Bombas socks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Many years ago, I started buying my own presents. I recently got a promotion at work, so I bought myself a new gift for that, and combined it with my Christmas present to justify it. LOL I bought a new set of All Clad pans. Not glamourous, but still a splurge!! I have a decent set of pans, but the bottom core is splitting off of 2 of the pans. I figure they will all start to go at some time over the next few years. I thought about just replacing the two that have gone bad, but I would like them to all nest and the new style I am looking at are shaped slightly different. I 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanax6 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Nothing more than to hug all my sweet kids, grand babies and a great job for our soon to be graduating college son and a great job for our son-in-law. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, alisoncooks said: Well, I’ve already started shopping for myself. I’m expecting my new spin bike next week, which bike did you order (I'm on vf with you but didn't see an update there!). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Kassia said: which bike did you order (I'm on vf with you but didn't see an update there!). Hey! I forgot to update that thread, lol. 😄 I ended up getting this Yosuda. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B097P77B69?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image. The cheaper model from this brand has decent YouTube reviews, but this one had the shortest inseam listed (25”) and heaviest flywheel with magnetic resistance. I sold my Jumpsport locally, so I just shifted the money from one to the other. 😉 I looked at the Sunny but they all had higher inseam requirements. I looked at the lowest level Echelon, but it actually had a much, much lighter flywheel. Edited October 28, 2021 by alisoncooks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 A maid dd asked me what I wanted for christmas . . . I never think about it, if I want something I just go buy it. So I thought, well I'm doing ___ , I just wait and send my list off to her. (I did just dog sit her dogs for 2 1/2 weeks (weekends off) while she had work done on her house.) I still went out and bought the boot trays and door mats for inside and outside in hopes they'll trap dirt. I'm starting to finish the gym (/library - I'd love a set of billy glass doors so I could even have mirrors. I don't have to put mirrored doors on all of the book cases . . I have five book cases in there.). so, I gave my dd a list of things I want in it. gym mats garage hooks to hang weights I have a lot of the equipment, I just want it organized. and made "pretty". I even thought about doing a tropical wall mural on one side. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I would like to replace my microplane and screwball wine opener; both are old and don't work well anymore. I always like a book or two, especially a new cookbook or cooking magazine subscription. While I can ski pretty well, I'm self taught. We won a long weekend at a ski resort in VT this winter, so I'd like to take some lessons to brush up on my skills before then. Can't really think of anything else! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I'm asking for scoops. Not saying what I'm scooping. Just pretend it will be very healthy. 😄 https://shop.kingarthurbaking.com/items/cookie-scoop-set 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 10 hours ago, mmasc said: this is always one of my favorite threads! Thanks for starting it @mommyoffive! These. This. 😊 I want that second one in your list too for fun xmas decorations. I meant to do it last week and then was down after my booster. Now I want this LEGO® Ideas Home Alone 21330 | Ideas | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop US What the heck? I don't even like to do Legos. But my kids do and I think it would be a fun tradition every Christmas. I loved Home Alone! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 A new house Everyone I live with to actually clean up without me saying to everyday. Those are the dreams Maybe a trip? Possibly our new car by then? Hmmm no other thoughts yet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) What I wanted this year was to have a wonderful gathering place for my immediate family, a place that is something for everyone, and would.eventually become a new home base when we retire. I got that this summer. We came down Oct. 16, and have been enjoying the house, the grandkids. Dd and I have decorated for fall through Thanksgiving, and made a bunch of beautiful things to put out for Christmas. We have had fun doing that! Dh has worked remote from here, and the evenings done some remodeling in the walk out basement to make a lovely gaming and sleep/privacy area for, as N would say, "My bachelor uncles". Coffee as the sunrises over the cove. Sunset over the front yard fence. Watching my grandbabies thrive. My mom, all three of our sons, dd, son in law, and the grand boys for Christmas in this comfy and serene setting, and Mark's brother and family will come over for a visit from Georgia. We have never lived close enough to really have a relationship. My sister in law used to be very toxic, but she actually went for professional therapy to save her marriage and so her adult kids would not cut her out, and now she is very pleasant to be with, so this is just such a welcome thing to have them here. Edited October 28, 2021 by Faith-manor 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 New flooring carpet needs to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 4 hours ago, alisoncooks said: Hey! I forgot to update that thread, lol. 😄 I ended up getting this Yosuda. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B097P77B69?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image. The cheaper model from this brand has decent YouTube reviews, but this one had the shortest inseam listed (25”) and heaviest flywheel with magnetic resistance. I sold my Jumpsport locally, so I just shifted the money from one to the other. 😉 I looked at the Sunny but they all had higher inseam requirements. I looked at the lowest level Echelon, but it actually had a much, much lighter flywheel. Hope you love it! We can do Kaleigh cycling together! 🙂 🙂 ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) On 10/27/2021 at 7:30 PM, mommyoffive said: A new house Me too but I rather wait for prices here to be less crazy. Also we were thinking of buying near where DS16 would be going to college, which we won’t know until next Spring. ETA: My kids and I are all December babies so we’ll be getting birthday/Christmas presents. I did ask my husband to look out for a midrange digital keyboard for me so that I can play the piano without disturbing our work from home neighbors. I do have an upright piano currently. Edited October 29, 2021 by Arcadia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 a duck pond It won't happen this year, but that's all I want. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) I can’t think of anything. 🤔 ETA: We’ll, if someone could find a dog as good as the one I had….. Edited October 29, 2021 by Indigo Blue 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, Indigo Blue said: I can’t think of anything. 🤔 ETA: We’ll, if someone could find a dog as good as the one I had….. Me too. We just lost the best dog ever 😞 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Non-material things- Time with immediate family my teens are so busy, I don't see them often. And dh is swamped with work and college. My thyroid meds sorted out- my sleep and energy level still aren't great after my last med change. Hopefully my next adjustment gets me where I need to be. Kiddos to do well with out any big stress. Health problems to resolve. For the last 1+ yr there has been one thing after another after another. The things have started to get less frequent and not as stressful most of the time but just being in a period without major stress would be heavenly. I think one is doing fairly well. The other is doing well for now but I'm not as confident that will continue. I'd like to not have a constant waiting for the other shoe to drop feeling - get my job sorted- either a new one that pays more or one I have that pays more to pick back up. Currently have one but it doesn't pay very well. Things-- From dh- install the new bathroom cabinets(already bought) in the basement bathroom. This will require him to change the plumbing first, so he won't have time to do it until college winter break. A shopping trip to the city for a few pieces of higher quality winter clothes (unless I can find free returns to places I want to shop). I'd like to hit nicer resale shops first but don't have any locally. I want to start slowly buying more quality pieces that will last longer.so I can do good for the environment, save money in the long run, and look good doing it 🙂 - boots - short leather- comfortable to wear for hours and quality to last+ I'm watching the favorite things thread Things for the house- I'm always torn as these are not generally things dh cares about but doesn't seem fair that they are my gifts when they are for the house - a set of dishes- that actually match and have enough of what we use- bowls, etc and a set of glasses. I've had Goodwill mismatch which works mostly but I've been watching for bowls for ages without luck. I do not have enough bowls! I think I want basic Corelle then when something breaks I can replace it. Hoping for a nice holiday sale. - a comforter for my bed- has been on my list for over a year but something else always makes it above it and I don't like the price for the ones I want. -new dish rags- mine aren't in good shape and don't work all that well 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamerGirl Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 My biggest wish last year was DH and I to go see our family in our country of origin . I got to go this year. DH will be leaving soon. My second biggest wish was to get DD vaccinated as she was too little. It will be possible soon and it will make me feel safer as DS is in PS and it is a constant stress without her vaccinated. We hope to go to the UK soon to see other members of our family. We will probably have a very small Christmas in terms of presents, air tickets are not cheap but this time last year none of it seemed possible and I was so sad. I am grateful and happy this year. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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