Let's talk holiday wish lists!

[pinkcat]

What are you hoping for? What's on your wishlist this year? Do you and your SO exchange gifts?

[PepperPottsJ]

I just put the Withings Aura Smart Sleep system on my list - and seriously lurked the parenting thread for inspiration

I am a bit suck on what to get MH!!!

Great thread idea!!!

[pinkcat]

I lurked the Parenting thread too PepperPottsJ, so many good ideas in there! I am stuck on DH too. We are going to Europe in April so I think I will do some type of "experience" gift- tickets to a wine train tour or something along those lines? I always have such a hard time with him!

[PepperPottsJ]

pinkcat, I bet onesweetworld can give you some suggestions for an experience gift in Europe!! That's what I usually do for Christmas, and amazing Giants tickets were always appreciated but we got season tix this year . Ugh what to do!!

[butlerfan]

H loves anything cooking related so that part is easy. And he is getting into bow hunting (he has always gun hunted) so I can get camo stuff for him.

Me-not really sure what is really on my list for this year.

[rablissful]

My SO and I usually do stockings for each other but that's it.

This year we're supposed to be getting a new bed but that may have to get pushed off until January given our current financial situation. We have no problems celebrating late Christmases though.


We do gifts for the nieces and nephews and do secret Santa with both sides. My family does lists with lots of ideas to help each other out but still have it be a surprise. I haven't picked specifics yet but I know I'll ask for a kitchen scale, a candy/kitchen thermometer, some kitchenaid mixer attachments, maybe some sheets for the new bed or a gift card to put towards sheets. I'll probably put small stuff on there too. We'll see.

[notagoddess]

I want a bunch of stuff, like always:

A large monitor
Clarisonic face brush
One of those Phillips wake-up lights
Roku/ another replacement for Google TV
Workout clothes
Loose leaf tea

The first 4 are pricey so I should pick one. Can't decide which one though.

I have no idea what to get MH. His birthday is in December too and he never knows what he wants. This results him in getting clothes a lot, which he needs, but it's not the most exciting gift. I'll be stalking this thread for ideas.

[lgraceh]

Oh, I was hoping this thread would pop up, I've loved lurking the one on parenting. I have a really hard time asking for things... I feel like things I want/need are all "practical" and therefor, not very much fun to get as gifts. But that being said, I've come up w/ a few random things to put on my Amazon Wishlist for DH to "get inspiration".

I'm really hoping for the Alamo backpack from Timbuk2. I take a train and walk to commute to work, and my messenger style bag has been hurting my back when I am trekking up the hill. I'd also like a yellow gold monogram necklace. I'd like to start wearing more jewelry, but because I wear a lanyard/badge, it is hard to wear anything cute with it. I also have some random sewing supplies like Gingher shears, KA mixer accessories, and I just threw a pair of boots on there.

DH is getting a Seahawks jersey, Oakley Holbrook polarized sunglasses, 3 new video games (Target's buy 2, get 1 free starts the 9th!), and then either a stand for his razor and shaving brush or an overnight bag.

ETA: The woman in my family do a super intense stocking exchange. Like, we are beyond "stockings", and now use 2 reusable shopping bags per person. It is out of control. We buy things all year round. It is so much fun to open. The boys get stocking as well, but they are a little more low key.

[pinkcat]

My list every year is pretty similar- clothes, boots, a new purse, and perfume all usually make an appearance on my list. This year it's more of the same!

One of my favorite days of the year is when my dad and I go Christmas shopping for the day together for my mom. They tend to go all out on presents for each other and it is fun helping him pick things out for her, and it's one of the only one on one days we get together each year so I always look forward to it!

[PepperPottsJ]

Men's stocking suggestion (MH flat out asked because he thinks it's funny) #supportyourballs

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[PepperPottsJ]

notagoddess Philips wake up lights are on the Amazon count down to Black Friday deals today

[notagoddess]

Nov 5, 2015 10:30:18 GMT -5 lgraceh said:

Oh, I was hoping this thread would pop up, I've loved lurking the one on parenting. I have a really hard time asking for things... I feel like things I want/need are all "practical" and therefor, not very much fun to get as gifts. But that being said, I've come up w/ a few random things to put on my Amazon Wishlist for DH to "get inspiration".

I'm really hoping for the Alamo backpack from Timbuk2. I take a train and walk to commute to work, and my messenger style bag has been hurting my back when I am trekking up the hill. I'd also like a yellow gold monogram necklace. I'd like to start wearing more jewelry, but because I wear a lanyard/badge, it is hard to wear anything cute with it. I also have some random sewing supplies like Gingher shears, KA mixer accessories, and I just threw a pair of boots on there.

DH is getting a Seahawks jersey, Oakley Holbrook polarized sunglasses, 3 new video games (Target's buy 2, get 1 free starts the 9th!, and then either a stand for his razor and shaving brush or an overnight bag.

That reminds me, I need a good ergonomic backpack for day trips. I have a Jansport but it's not very good for hiking, bike trips, etc. Adding that to my list!

[BabyStandish]

I'm wishing for some sperry rain boots, lille baby carrier, and a 12 quart stockpot.

SO and I do exchange gifts. We have a cap of $100 this year . I know he needs underwear so that's all I have planned so far to get him for his stocking. I'm thinking about ordering some coasters made from one of our marathon race bibs for him too. He wants cufflinks too. His pair that he has is cheap and rusted out.

[PepperPottsJ]

BabyStandish cufflinks.com has awesome sales throughout the holidays and usually ends up on groupon with a pay $ for an $$ shopping voucher also!

[lgraceh]

Nov 5, 2015 10:36:06 GMT -5 BabyStandish said:

I'm wishing for some sperry rain boots, lille baby carrier, and a 12 quart stockpot.

SO and I do exchange gifts. We have a cap of $100 this year . I know he needs underwear so that's all I have planned so far to get him for his stocking. I'm thinking about ordering some coasters made from one of our marathon race bibs for him too. He wants cufflinks too. His pair that he has is cheap and rusted out.

This is the coolest idea ever. I never know what to do with mine! There are a few "milestone" races that I have kept the bibs from, but they are just in a box.

[singingsea]

The things I'd like are more for the house than for any one particular person. We really need a new set of pots and pans badly. I'd like a new set of sheets for our bed.

H and I exchange gifts christmas eve but we've scaled it down a lot. Usually one main gift and we do stockings for each other.

[BabyStandish]

Nov 5, 2015 10:38:45 GMT -5 lgraceh said:

Nov 5, 2015 10:36:06 GMT -5 BabyStandish said:

I'm wishing for some sperry rain boots, lille baby carrier, and a 12 quart stockpot.

SO and I do exchange gifts. We have a cap of $100 this year . I know he needs underwear so that's all I have planned so far to get him for his stocking. I'm thinking about ordering some coasters made from one of our marathon race bibs for him too. He wants cufflinks too. His pair that he has is cheap and rusted out.

This is the coolest idea ever. I never know what to do with mine! There are a few "milestone" races that I have kept the bibs from, but they are just in a box.

Here's where I plan on ordering them. We did a marathon in Greece a couple years ago so I definitely want to get those done www.etsy.com/listing/212447752/set-of-race-bib-coasters-your-race-bibs

[notagoddess]

Nov 5, 2015 10:34:11 GMT -5 PepperPottsJ said:

notagoddess Philips wake up lights are on the Amazon count down to Black Friday deals today

Wow, that's a good deal!

[wannabmama]

pinkcat I do a daddy daughter shopping day with my dad, too. Mostly we just walk around and I help him pick out jewelry for my mom, we go to the same store every year for that. Sometimes I fly down just for the day just so he and I can walk around Georgetown and catch up.
I really just want a new bed this year, want H and I to get that for each other. But he's not been enthusiastic. He loves skiing all of a sudden so there's lots of stuff with that I can get. I think I'll take him away for a weekend as part of his gift...or, I got him skis for his bday last year but he needs poles and bindings so maybe I'll get that stuff.
If we don't do a big thing, then I want a therapeutic blanket for my horse and/or a new bridle and maybe a purse, boots, and/or perfume...oh and a vacuum, ha! MH is not great at gifts, I have to ask very specifically for things and send him links, etc.

[flojo973]

notagoddess, I love my Clarisonic brush!

I think we're skipping gifts this year since we just bought a house but my dream wish list includes:
- this scarf from Anthropologie (http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/scarves-loops/36280410.jsp?cm_mmc=LS-_-Affiliates-_-QFGLnEolOWg-_-1&utm_medium=QFGLnEolOWg&utm_source=AFFILIATES&utm_content=QFGLnEolOWg&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-1a49A7fFw0gWiovCTqSE6Q#/)

- new boots
- Chanel WOC - a girl can dream, right?

[butlerfan]

notagoddess I have the Mary Kay brush that is very similar to the Clarisonic face brush. I love it and it is about 1/3 of the cost.

[flojo973]

starbuck27, I just got DH a fitbit at BBB and you can use the 20% coupon. It was the best deal on fitbit I found.

[flojo973]

Oh, and I want everything on Oprah's favorite things list, starting with this grill

greatideas.people.com/2015/11/05/oprah-winfrey-favorite-things-2015/

[nuggetrn]

DH and I have been talking about this lately because with the new house we have a few projects that we would like to tackle pretty much immediately after we move in.

We want to ask for gift cards across the board but I get the feeling we will be yelled at for that. There is not a ton of stuff I want more right now than things like buying a new washer and dryer.

How do you deal with people's insistence that they must buy you an item for Christmas? Once I asked for a waffle iron and my MIL told me she was not getting that because it was "too practical." So that is the kind of thing I am dealing with.

I might just put a washer and dryer on my list and let them figure out how to get it to me

[sleepymonkey]

I always have a hard time coming up with stuff I want because I usually either buy what I want or what I want is very expensive. MH and I buy a joint gift every year (usually spend @ $300) and then just do small stocking stuffer gifts (I always get MH books - his favorite things in the world). I have no idea what we're going to get this year. Our list of things we want that aren't super-expensive is very limited. We want a nice storage box/bench for our patio but we'll probably ask my parents for that. We also want nice and durable outdoor chairs to put in our backyard so we have a place to sit while DD plays in her sandbox but we'll probably ask my in-laws for that. I may ask MH if we want to spend more on our joint gift this year and get something we have been wanting, like new patio furniture or a custom kitchen backsplash. Our lists are usually more practical than fun.
But if I went with a true wishlist, it would include a sewing machine, remote start for my SUV, and a nice knife set that I wouldn't put in the dishwasher and ruin like my current expensive knife set.

[ohinvrtedworld]

Nov 5, 2015 11:22:33 GMT -5 nuggetrn said:

How do you deal with people's insistence that they must buy you an item for Christmas? Once I asked for a waffle iron and my MIL told me she was not getting that because it was "too practical." So that is the kind of thing I am dealing with.

I might just put a washer and dryer on my list and let them figure out how to get it to me

I hate that!! Especially because I consider a waffle iron to be a luxury item

Maybe find certain shops or Etsy stores that have cool things that you like and tell people to pick out something there? There's a Made in Michigan store at a mall up here that has adorable throw pillows, coasters, art prints, aprons, and other things that I adore, so if the person has any concept of your taste, that might be a good idea. Etsy is nice because they don't have to go anywhere.

[ohinvrtedworld]

I told DH I want a stainless steel skillet and pot. I really, really want a Le Creuset dutch oven, but that's kind of pricey for our gift limits this year.

In dream world, I'd also love Sorel boots this year, and getting a handbag of mine repaired!

[nuggetrn]

Nov 5, 2015 11:32:22 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Nov 5, 2015 11:22:33 GMT -5 nuggetrn said:

How do you deal with people's insistence that they must buy you an item for Christmas? Once I asked for a waffle iron and my MIL told me she was not getting that because it was "too practical." So that is the kind of thing I am dealing with.

I might just put a washer and dryer on my list and let them figure out how to get it to me

I hate that!! Especially because I consider a waffle iron to be a luxury item

Maybe find certain shops or Etsy stores that have cool things that you like and tell people to pick out something there? There's a Made in Michigan store at a mall up here that has adorable throw pillows, coasters, art prints, aprons, and other things that I adore, so if the person has any concept of your taste, that might be a good idea. Etsy is nice because they don't have to go anywhere.

Right? I really didn't think a waffle iron was actually the most practical thing I could have asked for... but ok. I should have asked for a life time supply of garbage bags.

I like the idea of putting some more decorative ideas for the house on my list! I think people would be more apt to approve of that and it takes that sort of thing off of my to do list for later. Thanks

[rablissful]

Nov 5, 2015 11:32:22 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Nov 5, 2015 11:22:33 GMT -5 nuggetrn said:

How do you deal with people's insistence that they must buy you an item for Christmas? Once I asked for a waffle iron and my MIL told me she was not getting that because it was "too practical." So that is the kind of thing I am dealing with.

I might just put a washer and dryer on my list and let them figure out how to get it to me

I hate that!! Especially because I consider a waffle iron to be a luxury item

Maybe find certain shops or Etsy stores that have cool things that you like and tell people to pick out something there? There's a Made in Michigan store at a mall up here that has adorable throw pillows, coasters, art prints, aprons, and other things that I adore, so if the person has any concept of your taste, that might be a good idea. Etsy is nice because they don't have to go anywhere.

@nuggeten this. For the stubborn jerks I'd pick out pieces you want to decorate your huge new house with. Fun items that you would probably not buy for a long time after you move.

[Rama]

Buy me a book, board game, deck of cards, video game, Disney movie, or pretty much any other entertainment item and you've got me pegged.

My husband is a little harder, he's all about the practical gifts that are also novelty. (Example: Megaman coasters.) I'm already planning to get him a package or two each of socks and underwear, but after that, I'm still working on it. Just gave him an early Christmas present last night of an oversized, off brand Snuggie 'cause it's getting cold and he's wanted one for a while.