What do YOU want for the holidays?

[redheadbaker]

H wants to know what I want for Christmas. We set a budget of $150 (to include a gift under the tree and stocking stuffers -- he typically gets me candy, lip balm, coffee beans, fuzzy socks, etc.). I put a few random things on my Amazon list -- a calendar, a sketchbook for work, a new travel coffee mug. Nothing very exciting. He's not happy with those suggestions. I can't think of anything, though!

So, what do YOU want? Maybe something will inspire me. 

[tarajane]

I asked for and I know I got:

camera lens
socks
plastic packaging scissors
in shower body lotion

[blondemoment123]

H bought me the Yeti I wanted.

I need new work pants, so I guess a gift card for them.

[mbcdefg]

I asked my family for Tarte concealer sticks and a self-inking return address stamper.

MH and I are just doing stockings for each other, so probably small/inexpensive stuff.

I hear those Barefoot Dreams cardigans are really nice. Maybe I’ll buy myself one after the holidays.

[sillygoosegirl]

tarajane

[sent]

LV Neverfull.

But that's not happening so I'd settle for a $100 Michael Kors bag I saw online at Macys. Except when I went to order, it's sold out.

My current work bag is a free tote I got at Sally's when I bought some hair straighteners a few years ago. I need to upgrade.

So, I've got nothing.

[pugz]

I can always think of a bunch of small things but because you'd have to run around to a bunch of different stores for them my husband is not likely to get them. And he doesn't really online shop. I set him up with his own Amazon account on my Prime membership but he accidentally ordered under mine so I got the email receipt and know what it is, sigh.

things I've thought of so far:
- new insulated straw cup
- new socks (I like the notes to self kind at Hallmark www.hallmark.com/gifts/fashion-and-accessories/socks-and-shoes/notes-to-self-i-am-strong-socks-C012WCM.html)
- new Bible (this is what he ordered on Amazon that I already know about)

and then gift cards usually round it out. I really buy whatever I want so I'm probably hard to shop for. Biggest gift is that he agreed on the vacation I wanted next year at an all inclusive even though it was not his first choice!!

[redheadbaker]

I found something! I've wanted a 35mm lens for my DSLR, and I found one on Amazon.

[sillygoosegirl]

Not much, just...
- Someone to watch my child for the weekend while
- DH and I go out of town and
- Somebody else cleans the house top to bottom

[dcn]

Black riding boots
Fitness watch
Birthstone necklace
Books
More hours in a day so I can work out and still see my kids :/

[VillainV]

Rothys

MyPillow

Some nice running socks

Tile Mate trackers

Stitch fix gift card

[krystee]

A white parsons desk for my loft, Kendra Scott earrings, a couple of books, Wayfair gift cards

[akafred]

I know DH got me two "premium" mystery boxes from my subscription company. Actually he got one and his mom got the other. Inwas going to suggest a new light fixture from her. We need to replace the one in the foyer (FUGG) and the one in the dining room we don't use as a dining room (SUPERFUGG and too low hanging for a reading nook). Oh well...

[jordylee]

Honestly the thing I’m looking forward to most this Christmas is a full night of sleep and a weekend of no chores. We are visiting my ILs and they are awesome. DD makes a peep at night or early in the morning and they come running and order us to go back to bed.

Gift-wise I want an electric hand mixer and a new pair of sneakers.

[abs]

What do I want?

-a trip to see snow
-a trip to the beach
-a chef
-my husband to be home every night for dinner
-Garth Brooks tickets

What am I getting? None of that. There is literally nothing material I want this year. I did finally ask for a new planner, socks with grippers, a Kendra Scott necklace, and a Too Faced eye shadow pallet.

[momin2013]

Lol - a Nintendo Switch. Because I'm 12 years old.

We're...not getting that.

[humpforfree]

New workout pants, new chucks, a dehydrator, an air fryer

Asked for those from family. H and I are finishing a bathroom as a gift to each other. Romantic.

[abs]

Dec 14, 2017 7:41:15 GMT -5 momin2013 said:

Lol - a Nintendo Switch. Because I'm 12 years old.

We're...not getting that.

I kind of want one, too.  Okay I really want one.  But no.  Maybe this summer.

[tarajane]

Dec 13, 2017 22:09:21 GMT -5 sillygoosegirl said:

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[9br]

So true!

[tarajane]

Dec 13, 2017 23:10:58 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

I found something! I've wanted a 35mm lens for my DSLR, and I found one on Amazon.

Which one? I'm getting this lens!

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[bethaboo]

I really want a few gadgets that I keep putting off buying - a garment steamer, an electric wine bottle opener, a spot cleaner for the couch and my ultimate wish list item, a Roomba (or equivalent robotic vacuum).
Essentially, I’m looking for things this Christmas that make my life easier.

[thebreakfastclub]

We are going to see the Eagles in concert in April.

Otherwise, if I want something during the year, I just buy it.

[raangoli]

I couldn't figure out if I wanted a new FitBit or an Apple Watch, I think MH will get me the latter. I am a little worried that I will be constantly looking at it and the notifications. Let's hope that my minuscule attention span isn't further wasted away.

[bex]

the only two things I asked for were a pair of LL bean slippers and the Lo and Sons catalina travel bag when they were on sale a few weeks ago.

[redheadbaker]

Dec 14, 2017 8:25:49 GMT -5 tarajane said:

Dec 13, 2017 23:10:58 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

I found something! I've wanted a 35mm lens for my DSLR, and I found one on Amazon.

Which one? I'm getting this lens!

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NI3BZ5K/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one: www.amazon.com/dp/B01L1JCKRY/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I31XDNQG5KJIIJ&colid=1COD0FE1MEDH5&psc=0

[Susie]

I told Calvin in October that I wanted earrings with Hobbes' birth stone for Christmas.  I was pretty specific:  I wanted drop earrings, lever back not post, and white gold.  I pointed him to a pair of earrings that I inherited from my mom as an example - they are lever back, tiny pear shaped emeralds in yellow gold.  I said I'd like them a little bigger than those, and I wanted the citrine to be on the yellow end rather than the darker end.

I know he wants me to like them, but I also should I specified:  I don't want to shop for them.  Yesterday we were still discussing and finally I got to a point where I said, here are 3.  I like them all.  I don't want to decide, and from here on out, part of the gift is that I don't have to do anything further.  I have bought and wrapped every gift for every other person on our family's list.  I want to not have to do me too!!

These are the three, since sparkly:



I'm 90% sure he's going to pick the pear over either of the cushion cut choices.  That is fine with me.  I'm honestly not sure which one I'd pick myself.  

[mrssandro]

I want a new smart watch. My fossil died but I am willing even take a repaired one.

[luv2rn4fun]

I asked for and got an instant Pot.

For my birthday i asked for a new camera lens I wanted and it has been a great present. I use it all the time and love it.

If I didn’t need anything I would probably ask for a massage or gift cards (either for clothes or coffee, places to take the boys while at home with them).

[hbomdiggity]

I asked for, and was told to just order, an initial necklace with DS’s initial. Semi annoyed that he couldn’t even place the order himself and because it was a big sale, I added jeans and a sweater to the order. I’ve put the necklace out for him to at least wrap, but already worn the clothes.

Otherwise we went to a wine tasting and came home with 3 boxes of wine, so that is our joint gift.

[mx27]

Susie, i really like the bottom pair (cushion with stones on the hoop)! very pretty!