An Apple TV from my H. Not sure if I'm going to keep it because I don't really know what it do with it. We already have a PS3 that we can use to stream Netflix.
A BOB stroller from my parents and a check.
Target and Amazon gift cards from the ILs. It took almost 10 years, but I think they finally realized I prefer to pick out my own stuff.
Illustrated Harry Potter, Harry Potter coloring book, a big pack of sharpies for coloring, annotated Pioneer Girl, DVD, Farkle, and nail polish from H.
A beautiful necklace with an aquamarine (C's birthstone) and white sapphire pendant, and perfume from my parents.
New sheets, a dust buster, blu-Ray, and fruit infuser water bottle from FIL/SMIL.
H got me the fancy colored pencils and a really nice coffee grinder (we do very small gifts between us at Christmas) and my dad gave us a gift card to Amazon. My in laws give me money so I got myself my garage gym but that was a few weeks ago.
Trying to remember off the top of my head: New Minnetonka Moccasins Vacuum to keep upstairs Stick vacuum for hardwoods Scarfs New scentsy warmer and wax Very Bradley black bag New wallet Food saver/vacuum sealer New phone case Mother's necklace (I cried when DH gave it to me!) Coloring books Prisamacolors Bathrobe More folding chairs B&BW candles Target gift cards A&A boy blankets
...everything I had on my list except for the double Bob!
Lots of random inexpensive stuff I had on my Amazon wish list. My big gift from H was a large chunk of change to go toward my crazy expensive gym membership. It will carry me through about 6 months of dues.
- design book - used sailing book about a couple who lived at sea for 9 yrs - file organizer - photo paper - silicone petit cake mold - coffee, chocolates, French wafers - color printer / scanner that I pointed out to him on a super sale ($49) around BF - Pyrex mixing bowl with spout, handle, and rubber cover
There are a few other items I'm not thinking about. I love that I kept a running list of small wants over the past few months. Everything I received has been fun to tinker with. I've already used the mixing bowl twice, started to setup the printer, and have jumped right into the books.
MIL is thrilled that I've been baking so much, so she got me a moisture-safe brown sugar canister and a couple other random kitchen gadgets. She usually fails hard with gifts, and this year I got a few fun items! It was so exciting, guys!
@choco which scarf did you get? There's one I love that's a silk/cashmere blend but same thing with kids, I worry I would never wear it! DH got me an Hermès one a couple years ago that I never wear because I don't want to ruin it.
It's a black monogram shawl. It feels really nice but man, yeah. Which Hermes scarf did he get you?
Ooh pretty! I bet that's the one I've been eyeing! He got me one of the 36" scarves that's hot pink with double horse heads woven into the fabric so it's all the same color just the pattern change in it subtly. I love it but my other scarves are so easy to wear in my hair I usually gravitate toward those.
Just getting home and settled into bed. Everyone else in my house is asleep.
I bought everything for H and I to exchange and give the kids, but he did surprise me with one single gift that I didn't buy. It was a lap desk for your tablet/laptop and I had mentioned it a while back at Costco. Nothing special or expensive, but thoughtful that he remembered!
From my family (mom/dad/sister): - Samsung Galaxy Tab A - Tablet keyboard - Some sort of USB charger station thing - Target GC - Diapers, wipes, clothes for the baby - A pair of Toms - Bumble and bumble shampoo/conditioner and thickening spray
Overall a great year. As usual my mom spent too much, but I won't complain because she loves it (and who doesn't love good gifts?).
A blanket scarf, a Yeti 30oz tumbler (I had NO idea these were the hot gift this year, I just mentioned it off the top of my head because I couldn't think of anything, so I'm glad he found one because I never get the hot gift), and Mario Kart 8 as a last minute addition that I can't take back because my 6 year old was so excited about it. We kept it low key this year.
Post by redpenmama on Dec 25, 2015 23:03:47 GMT -5
Kendra Scott Rayne necklace in white Keurig 2.0 (debating an exchange because it only takes 2.0 k-cups) Magnolia wreath from my mom (we have a shared Fixer Upper obsession, and it's from Magnolia Market) Gift cards Apple TV/sound bar (joint gift for H and I from my brothers)
H got me the fancy colored pencils and a really nice coffee grinder (we do very small gifts between us at Christmas) and my dad gave us a gift card to Amazon. My in laws give me money so I got myself my garage gym but that was a few weeks ago.
I hope you love your garage gym as much as DH loves his!
From DH: Tory Burch York tote - fits my 15" MacBook which I'm pumped about Hunter boots - DH picked these out on his own with zero guidance Pair of Toms
From parents: Chickfila calendar and gift card Really nice photo ornaments of the kids New keurig
I bought myself: Necklace with Ollie's birthstone Makeup (new top coat, eyeliner, mascara, mascara primer, and makeup remover) Calendar (super cute-Wil can fly) Underpants DVD (Entourage) Magnet w/ Ollie's pic
My brother gave me some cash for new shoes, a foot file, electric too the brush, and new frying pan.
In my IL exchange, I got a ladle, slotted spoon, and makeup brush.
We weren't supposed to get gifts for each other this year but H got me great tickets to a concert in Vegas and a new iPhone since mine took a swim a few weeks ago. Very happy!
DH took me shopping last week, and I picked out a pretty purse and a pair of low heeled booties. I couldn't decide which colors to get. DH bought them using his "bonus" money and I thought I was all set for gifts.
Christmas morning I opened up the same purse in a different color, and the same booties in a different color. He's so funny! I was totally shocked and I'm very happy. And inside the purse was a purple Fitbit HR!
MIL bought me a sephora gift card. And SIL bought me a cool three tier serving platter, I borrow hers a lot so it's the perfect gift for me!
Christmas isn't over for us yet (still have to see DH's side of the family) but so far, my best gift is a yeti rambler cup that my mom had custom made for me. It's my favorite color, with my name, surrounded by an EKG rhythm strip, that ends with a stethoscope. Like it starts with the stethoscope ear buds, then the line becomes the EKG strip, then it turns into a heart that surrounds my name, then back to the EKG strip, then the diaphragm of the stethoscope. It is PERFECT for work. My mom gave it to me.
Others: 3 pairs of Toms Willow tree figurines to flesh out my nativity set Stuff from Lush B&N gift cards
So jealous that you all got all this awesome stuff! My only Hanukkah present was my gift exchange stuff. Even when I was with my ex I never got a gift!
Awwww. I wish I had known this, I would have put in a little something extra for you to open NYE!
So jealous that you all got all this awesome stuff! My only Hanukkah present was my gift exchange stuff. Even when I was with my ex I never got a gift!
Awwww. I wish I had known this, I would have put in a little something extra for you to open NYE!
You did awesome! I love all of my gifts from you!!!
Spa GC Car detailing GC Socks Ornament Cook book Sbux GC Books I wanted Champagne wine capper thing called cappabubbla or something Visa GC from ILs Stick vacuum from my parents New EO MLM business from my SIL (lol)
We had a pretty light Christmas this year, but I can't think of much that I really wanted.
I got: Nice soft leather slippers Two bottles of my favorite wine A Visa GC A GC to the brewhouse/movie theater we love A couple of shirts from my mom A Daryl Dixon bobble head (lol, what am I supposed to do with this??)
We still have IL's Christmas tomorrow.
Today is my birthday, and my H came through BIG TIME with DIXIE CHICKS TICKETS!
Post by oceanstbride on Dec 26, 2015 20:24:47 GMT -5
From H I got:
Williams Sonoma Goldtouch bakeware (was on my wishlist) Monogrammed notecards Paperwhite kindle Lush bath bombs to try (idea from recs on here) Snowboots 2 sweaters
For my birthday (yesterday), he gave me a David Yurman bracelet I've wanted, but is being discontinued, so he had to order it from a different store. It has my birthstone and I have one already with DS's birthstone. I think the next one on my wishlist is a bracelet with H's birthstone so I have all 3 of ours.
halfpint - Happy Birthday! pooh8402 - Do you know where your Mom got the personalized tumbler? It sounds like something I'd like for work and it's be a great gift for my cousin in nursing school!
Post by Queen Mamadala on Dec 26, 2015 22:21:03 GMT -5
Our joint gift was the Battlefront Star Wars edition PS4.
From H:
Leather-bound tree of life journal Virtual reality goggles for my phone Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear audiobooks A binder of upcoming 2016 movies with tickets and a comic drawing. It's something he put together. We're big movie nerds.
In-laws:
Shawl Lotion Lip balm
For me and H:
Cups (heavy duty plastic 'cause kids and cats) Movie tickets Thermoses (silver and red) Chocolate covered macadamia nuts $300
SIL:
Movie tickets Gourmet hot chocolate Exploding Kittens game
Williams Sonoma Goldtouch bakeware (was on my wishlist) Monogrammed notecards Paperwhite kindle Lush bath bombs to try (idea from recs on here) Snowboots 2 sweaters
For my birthday (yesterday), he gave me a David Yurman bracelet I've wanted, but is being discontinued, so he had to order it from a different store. It has my birthstone and I have one already with DS's birthstone. I think the next one on my wishlist is a bracelet with H's birthstone so I have all 3 of ours.
halfpint - Happy Birthday! pooh8402 - Do you know where your Mom got the personalized tumbler? It sounds like something I'd like for work and it's be a great gift for my cousin in nursing school!