What did you ask for for christmas?

[paddyb]

I am at a loss as to what to ask my MIL for for Christmas.

It is so so hard to figure out what to ask for.  so what are you guys asking for for Christmas?

[lainikins]

I don't know how helpful I will be, but I asked for quilting things that I wanted. The big thing I asked for was a silhouette cameo machine that can cut any shape from fabric for appliqué. There are tons of other things it can do too. It is very specific to what I want though, so it might not be too helpful to you.

[origamimommy]

I asked for new makeup brushes and a nicer camera.

[britbratjf]

Do you have an idea of what her budget is? That always helps me know what to ask for.

My MIL doesn't ask for ideas so I'm sure I will get stuff I don't need or want.

My mom spends around $200 so I asked for either Hunter boots, a new Northface Fleece or tall Ugg boots (I like to be surprised).

SMIL spends around $100 so I asked for a sweater from the Gap, the new Robert Gailbraith book, season 1 of Outlander & a Sephora GC.

H & I just do stockings but I have hinted that I want new socks & new gloves.

You could ask for a nice new purse? Now that your kiddos are a little older you probably don't need a big diaper bag so maybe a big purse you could use instead

[somethingcleverer]

I asked for new boots, either snow boots or uggs, a happy lamp, and some nicer clothes.

[junkytrunk]

I asked for a new hair straightener and some comfy pants; for either lounging or being able to appear in public in them.

Also I asked for some sports team clothes (mainly a new sweatshirt since mine is getting frayed on the wrists)

[xanthepants]

Mine doesn't ask and regifts things to me or gets me gift cards to places I can't/ don't go. BUT to my mom and sis I asked for anthro GC, Michaels GC(have some projects I want to do), perfume, Aveda stuff.

[roo1582]

My IL's just give us a check. From my parents I just asked for an Amazon GC. Yep, boring

[trixi282]

I mentioned various things to H and MIL knowing that they both like options...

I showed MIL a cake stand in the BBB flyer that has multiple uses (like a trifle bowl or a veggie platter with small dip bowl). I kind of hope I get it...

I also asked for:
An Adult coloring book
A Nutribullet or small Ninja blender (for smoothies)
A Jennifer Wiener Book

And I mentioned wanting a new dress coat to H - Wool preferably, but he won't get me that, and I wouldn't want him to, since I'm picky!

I know I said other things in passing too, but can't remember what they are.

[vanessalc]

I'd like a serger (sewing machine), to have my sewing machine cleaned and tuned up, and the Starbucks mug that comes with daily refills all January.(cooper gets me that every year)

[mrsdonati]

I asked for new bath towels, a blender, and rubbermaid food containers. Exciting stuff over here.

[heatherbee]

I asked for a few CDs for my car to listen to going to work.
A new St. Louis Cardinals hoodie
A thing to curl my hair
Giftcards
New cookie sheets and cutting boards


I've dropped hints about a new wedding band because I'm the worst and lost mine in our couch. I never wear my engagement ring because of where I work, so I said I wanted a new super simple band that I can wear to work.

[paddyb]

thanks for the ideas!

I have no idea how much her budget is...

[bliz1712]

I haven't made a list and no one has asked so I haven't even thought of one. That's pretty sad as I type that out.

[cbear]

Money towards a bike and also towards a new pot/pan set

[mightybee]

Some cookbooks, a fix from Stitch Fix, a vest from Pantagonia, and spices

[traceyt07]

I asked for a bottle of perfume and a new camera lens. Pretty positive I'm not getting either of those things.

[babywinks]

Clothes - nothing fancy - a couple long sleeve Ts, yoga pants and running shorts. A Garmin watch

[starfishy]

I have a Christmas/birthday list and everyone just splits it up.
Sewing Machine
Zoom lens for my camera
New converse
Gel pens- multi color!
Torani Syrup bc I love Italian sodas and I don't drink caffeine anymore- so that's my special drink.
New daily planner

I know I've said things I wanted throughout the year and H is so awesome at write them down when I say them. So I'll probably get a few surprises when I open my gifts. Usually I get a few pieces of jewelry.

[trixi282]

Oh I also mentioned to H that I wanted the new Adele CD.

[mightybee]

starfishy I get a new planner every year from my sister. I'll never drop the good old pen and paper!

[Riverdong11]

Mine are all home related, but they are nicer things I wouldn't splurge on myself because it's not necessary.

New vacuum cleaner or robot vacuum, new canister set, new utensil crock and kitchen towels. Nothing exciting but I'll be happy to get any of those!

[roo1582]

I did ask for nice things from H, like a Garmin watch, the spiralizer/peeler for my kitchen aid and some new clothes. This year is the first year my parents are in AZ. We used to get real gifts from them. This year we just asked for a GC since its easier to send. The IL's will just give us a check, which we don't mind since this year we are completely redoing the kids' bathroom, so we can just put it towards that.

[jodielyn10]

Dec 16, 2015 20:07:09 GMT -5 babywinks said:

Clothes - nothing fancy - a couple long sleeve Ts, yoga pants and running shorts. A Garmin watch

This is what I asked for too - did you ask for the vivoactive?  Mine came from Amazon yesterday, I'm really excited!!

I also asked for Rayban sunglasses.  Actually that's all I asked for, then my H started looking at heart rate monitors and said "hey, this smart watch from garmin is like an iWatch and a gps running watch all in one...do you want one?"  Um YES.

My extended family doesn't do big gifts - around $50-75 so I asked for workout clothes from my dad - he always buys the good stuff that I'm too cheap to buy for myself - and my mom always does socks and underwear and a $50 bill. 

[tribute17]

trixi282, I totally have that cake stand! It is awesome and I've used it for a variety of things. MH got it for me one year.

I asked for new LL Bean moccasin slippers, a new LL bean winter coat and hat, sorel boots (thanks for the recs), an adult coloring book, new coffee mugs, a bosu workout ball (to get my ankle back in shape) and sheets. I'm sure I will get another 9x9 glass dish from MIL too. Maybe even a new quilt if I'm lucky.

[babywinks]

jodielyn10 no I just asked for a 10, boring and basic but it will do what I need it to. The vivoactive looks awesome. I'm afraid to ask for too much because I want a Ultra Vesta for my birthday - a $125 running hydration pack for my birthday in January.

[jodielyn10]

babywinks, oh when is your birthday? Mine is 1/16.

[babywinks]

Dec 18, 2015 10:57:26 GMT -5 jodielyn10 said:

babywinks, oh when is your birthday? Mine is 1/16.

The 29th

[aylafsu1881]

I asked for a new sheet set, a pressure cooker, and a new vacuum. My MIL will get the pressure cooker and my mom one of the others. It is all stuff we need and would be used, even if it is not fun.

[mrsrek10]

My MIL never asks me so I usually end up with a gift I won't use but she also gives gift cards so it evens out.

The list I gave DH of ideas was short: any new pots or pans and a camera (not even a fancy one. I just hate only having my phone for pics bc my camera broke a year ago). Who knows what I will end up getting. Lol