What''s on your Xmas/Haunakkah list

[Hudson_Hawk]

So FI has been pressuring me to make my Christmas list soon as his family has been asking for it. This is my LEAST favorite thing to do during the holiday season. Mainly because I feel like I''m demanding those things and ALL of them. I''m sure I''m making a big deal out of nothing, but I seriously dread it every year. What are you ladies putting on your Christmas/Haunakkah lists this year?

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

I like your list. The other problem I''m having is battling with myself over the cost of christmas. I really REALLY want a pair of 1/2 ct studs, but even if that''s my only gift from FI, I can''t justify spending that on Christmas when we''re planning a wedding. Also this is the first year that his family is buying for me and vice versa so I feel wierd giving them a long list of things that I want. I limited it to clothes, CDs, candles, and GCs for the most part for them and expanded a bit for my family and TJ (because I know he''s going to be a jerk and get me several things).

 

[MichelleCarmen]

There's nothing on my list!

We bought a new eliptical a few weeks back and that is DH's & my present to ourselves. I also got a diamond pendant (which is a combo b-day/holiday gift) and we're going on vacation during the holidays. All that adds up REALLY fast so if I made a list at all, my husband would probably stick it in our shredder!

We'll just do stockings.

Kids will get gifts, however, we're downsizing the presents this year because they get too many gifts from the family and we're running out of room so they'll get small, but quality gifts. Hopefully we're not stuck with more legos from relatives!

 

[lyra]

Ditto MC. I know I have to come up with something, and nothing major either. I honestly can''t think of anything at all though.

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

I''m really rather get nothing at all, but FI insists I have presents to open.

 

[luckystar112]

Why do you have to make a list? Why don''t they just ask your FI what you would like?

I''d feel really uncomforable if I was told to make a list too!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 11/9/2007 1:40:14 PM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
I''m really rather get nothing at all, but FI insists I have presents to open.

Why not go with the studs then? That way you''ll know that you''ll have one fabulous gift that you''ll enjoy for many years rather than so-so gifts that are basically there to fill up the underside of the tree? lol

You gotta have a pair of studs

 

[surfgirl]

You can use the studs for your wedding jewelry and that would make them more special, no?

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

I KNOW! That''s what I told FI. I said "All I want are these" but he keeps hinting that there''s going to be more than that. So if he''s really insistent then I want to make sure he has a list of stuff I''ll be ok with (monitoring the price range etc) versus a bunch of "crap" that I don''t want/need.

 

[eks6426]

I''d treat this list just like registering for gift for a wedding. Make sure to cover the all the bases on price range. Give the relatives a variety of things you would like. You also might mention your color choices for clothing & home decor. Since this is their first year buying for you, they really will need some help in figuring out the type of things you want. Don''t think of the list you''re making as "these are the items I''m going to get" but more "these are the types of the things I like."

My mother-in-law lives in a very small town and doesn''t drive out of it. There is one clothing store in town that has stuff I like. In fact, this little boutique is so nice I wish it were in my town. My mother-in-law asks my husband to take me there whenever I''m in town to "look around." The shop owner keeps really good tabs on stuff I like. She even has a sheet on me listing sizes & color preferences. The day after we leave, my mother-in-law always goes down to the store to buy my birthday-Christmas etc. presents. It does feel really weird "shopping" knowing that whatever 3 or 4 things I say I like, I''m very likely to get some of them. The first year, I tried picking the lower priced items I liked. I was really surprised to find my mother-in-law got me one of the more expensive items..a fabulous suede jacket. So, now I give her a wider price range of stuff but it still makes me feel weird.

 

[mela lu]

holy molee! You FI sounds like a generous soul! Wanna send him my way? tee hee!

I echo the other poster. The studs. That way you have one quality lasting gift and if FI wants to do more, then he has free reign to get you things that will make HIM happy to see you open.

I''ve picked out a 11 stone RHR that I can layer with my other stacked bands. Can''t wait!

 

[fansynancy]

I have been doing my shopping for my husband and kids these last two weeks. I feel funny to ask my husband for anything because I''m getting my new ring. I specifically asked him "Can I wear the new ring right away or do I have to wait for the holidays?" He said I can have it right away. . . but he did not ask me what I want for Xmas. Is it greedy to ask for a new Chanel bag? They have a totish one that I really like. . .

Nancy

 

[UCLABelle]

My list:

Passport cover (pref from Tiffany or NM)
InStyle subscription
Citizens Jeans
Tiffany diamond Aria necklace (doubt I will get that!!

)
Black burberry leather bag
Pottery Barn gift cards (to go crazy with)
White wood shutters for the house....

 

[asscherisme]

Ditto to MC. Downsizing this year. Trying to teach the kids to appreciate what they have.

 

[Kay]

DH and I are pretty detail oriented about what we want, so we shop together for the gifts to each other. I want a pear shaped sapphire pendant surrounded by tiny diamonds to match the earrings he bought for my birthday a few years ago. (I love the earrings, but everytime I wear them I wish I had a necklace to go with them.) DH wants a custom-made sword for his collection.

For family, I usually post a wish list on Amazon of DVDs, books, kitchen gadgets, etc. that I would enjoy (in a range of prices). Honestly, we would prefer that our families not buy us presents because we don''t need more "stuff" around the house, and some of them really cannot afford it, but we have found if we do not give suggestions they will spend a lot on knick knacks, wall art, etc. that we really don''t like.

 

[Sabine]

My FI''s parents always ask for a list for me, and it makes me really uncomfortable, so I usually put pretty down to earth things like books and movies on it.

 

[lumpkin]

You know, I actually like lists. I can't tell you how many times I've gone over to my mom's house and found something I've given her tucked away in a closet or drawer, or worse, found out she gave it to someone else. Couple that with all the stuff she got me that I had NO where to put, didn't want, and felt I had to keep because it was a gift. Lists are great! If everyone tells me what they want, I know I'm not throwing money away, and if I give them a list, they aren't either.

There are always practical things I can ask for from my in-laws. I've gotten skillets, baking sheets, towels, sheets, etc. They like seeing those things on a list because they aren't frivolous people, and if they get them, I can take some of my money and buy personal items if need be. Or not -- I can save or get something for the kids or my husband.

This year on my list is a very expensive thing, so I can't ask for it. I want the Adobe Creative Suite with Photoshop CS3, Dreamweaver and Illustrator. It's just too expensive but I want it BAD BAD BAD. We need sheets badly, so I think I'll put that on our list. I'd also like a really nice Belgian waffle maker but I haven't researched the brands and models yet.

Last year I got an electric skillet. I don't use it often, but when I need it, I NEED IT! And I'm so glad to have it. I think if you look at it as a practical way to help them it won't feel as awkward. They are going to get you something, right? Help them get you something you need or want rather than having them try to guess what will please you and have it be something you don't want and can't use.

ETA: Hey, I just thought of something. Can you ask for a gift certificate to a store where you are getting something for your wedding? Maybe the flowers or the bridal shop? Or a favorite clothing store?

 

[erica k]

no one''s ever asked me for a wishlist!

my mom likes to take me shopping so she can be a part of the experience, whereas my husband''s family always gives us random things like handwarmers or new rocks that they''ve polished and cut. by rocks, i don''t mean the gemstone variety...i wish!

i usually go overboard in buying my husband clothing, but this year we''re downsizing because we just bought an eternity band. i guess that that''s my christmas/birthday present. and i just bought my husband a beautiful new coat from a.p.c. so we might just make things for each other, both being somewhat creative and arts-and-crafts-oriented.

BUT,
i wouldn''t mind a pair of 1.0ctw martini studs from Whiteflash.

books would always be welcome in our household, but my husband has tried handing out meticulous book wish lists to his family and always comes up empty-handed.

i actually love gift certificates, especially if they are for: williams-sonoma, my favorite book stores or amazon.com, stonewall kitchen (yum!), or crate and barrel. i''m a pretty difficult person to shop for because i always buy things for myself (or so my husband tells me). if he gave me a beautiful bunch of flowers from the local shop once a month, i would be happiest. i love having fresh flowers around the house.

 

[Gypsy]

I was actually asked about that today.

I don''t know. I really want a pair of blingy huggy hoops. But I just got my re-set, so I''m good with waiting for them.

I would love a gift certificate to Nordie''s or Ann Taylor so that I can pick up a couple of things I''ve got my eye on, but can''t justify buying for myself just now.

A spa treatment of any type is always welcome.

A new TV is the only thing we need for the house.

And a pet smart gift certificate.

And this London Blue topaz I''ve had my eye on, that looks like it will match the one I already have in color and to make a lovely ring and pendant set with.

 

[asscherisme]

Your son lives with you now- that is great. I remember the struggle you were going through. I am so happy it worked out. Now that is the best gift of all!

And not that there are not things I want

 

[Pandora II]

Date: 11/9/2007 8:00:46 PM
Author: lumpkin
You know, I actually like lists. I can''t tell you how many times I''ve gone over to my mom''s house and found something I''ve given her tucked away in a closet or drawer, or worse, found out she gave it to someone else. Couple that with all the stuff she got me that I had NO where to put, didn''t want, and felt I had to keep because it was a gift. Lists are great! If everyone tells me what they want, I know I''m not throwing money away, and if I give them a list, they aren''t either.

There are always practical things I can ask for from my in-laws. I''ve gotten skillets, baking sheets, towels, sheets, etc. They like seeing those things on a list because they aren''t frivolous people, and if they get them, I can take some of my money and buy personal items if need be. Or not -- I can save or get something for the kids or my husband.

This year on my list is a very expensive thing, so I can''t ask for it. I want the Adobe Creative Suite with Photoshop CS3, Dreamweaver and Illustrator. It''s just too expensive but I want it BAD BAD BAD. We need sheets badly, so I think I''ll put that on our list. I''d also like a really nice Belgian waffle maker but I haven''t researched the brands and models yet.

Last year I got an electric skillet. I don''t use it often, but when I need it, I NEED IT! And I''m so glad to have it. I think if you look at it as a practical way to help them it won''t feel as awkward. They are going to get you something, right? Help them get you something you need or want rather than having them try to guess what will please you and have it be something you don''t want and can''t use.

ETA: Hey, I just thought of something. Can you ask for a gift certificate to a store where you are getting something for your wedding? Maybe the flowers or the bridal shop? Or a favorite clothing store?

Keep an eye out on ebay. FI gave me that for Xmas last year (since which he has not let me use it because he always is. Grrrrr).

He got a fully licensed copy from a guy whose business was closing down - full manuals everything, for about a 5th of the actual price.

 

[KristyDarling]

No Christmas gifts for me this year

. DH is the only person in the world who gives me Xmas gifts since no one in our extended families gives gifts to anyone but our kids. And my friends and I don''t hold the tradition of giving each other gifts, either. Since DH is still on the employment hunt (making some progress, but it''s slow), we''re being prudent and upholding the spending moratorium that has been in place for more than 4 months now. BUUUUT, with a gun to my head, this would be my list: 18K yellow gold necklace with sand dollar medallion pendant, 7 thin yellow gold bangles, and my very first Chanel handbag.

We''re saving our pennies and giving the kids downscaled Christmas gifts though, I have the most fun watching them open their gifts.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 11/10/2007 9:26:37 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady

Date: 11/10/2007 12:59:47 AM
Author: asscherisme
Your son lives with you now- that is great. I remember the struggle you were going through. I am so happy it worked out. Now that is the best gift of all!

And not that there are not things I want

Oh my stars yes. I am loving every moment like you cannot possibly believe. Six torturous years without him.. I love this time.. its amazing and I have seen him make enormous strides these past few months. I couldn''t ask for more.

That''s great Michelle, so happy for you!!

 

[pennquaker09]

SanDiegoLady, loving the picture. You''re a beautiful lady.

Honestly, I''m happy with whatever.

Lacoste Polos
Cashmere sweaters (everyone should own a good one!)
Burberry Brit and I love the new Giorgio Armani Attitude
Since we''re having twins, clothes that can be puked on.

 

[marcy]

I''m with Lumpkin; I''d rather have lists and give people ideas so we all get things we want or need. I have a relative that spends x number of dollars on each person and buys things on sale and by gosh she is going to spend that exact amount on you no matter what. Sad thing is; most of it is in a drawer or closet because it''s not something you want. I even volunteer to do a wish list for the family and send it out to all of us. It really helps in my shopping.

Lumpkin, I''m not very good at Photoshop but my DH is and he can do anything with it. I use Dreamweaver for my internet class (I teach courses online for a local college) and it works great. I hope you get it.

Hudson, I think it is a great idea to get the studs and use them for your wedding.

I''m in the want studs for Christmas club. I have 1/2 ct and want to upgrade to .75 ct. I also want a 1 ct yg diamond bracelet. I can turn in my 1/2 ct studs to help pay for the new things; but I doubt if I''ll get both.

 

[~*Alexis*~]

I want....

my wii...

my e ring...

I would not mind a pair of diamond earrings...

Health, wealth and happiness would be nice...for my friends and family...i am a simple girl.

For the most part....LOL

 

[pennquaker09]

Date: 11/11/2007 9:18:28 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady

Date: 11/11/2007 4:55:02 PM

Author: pennquaker09

SanDiegoLady, loving the picture. You're a beautiful lady.


Honestly, I'm happy with whatever.


Lacoste Polos

Cashmere sweaters (everyone should own a good one!)

Burberry Brit and I love the new Giorgio Armani Attitude

Since we're having twins, clothes that can be puked on.

You're darling, thank you


You're also very funny.. might I suggest cloth diapers for burp rags? Don't get something nice, just washable.. formula stains a horrible yellow. LOL I'm jealous you're having twins...

but very happy for you! That would be such a gift.. coming late or not!

We're going to try having our surrogate pump breast milk for us. We'll see how that goes. Don't be jealous, your time will come! I'll definitely get some cloth diapers.

How close are you to La Jolla? One of my best friends is in grad school there. She loves it and wants me to come visit her and her hubby.

Ohh, I found my ring! Just gotta convince Nate to buy it for me . . .

 

[Deelight]

My wishlist goes something like this

Dear Santa,
For Christmas this year I would like the following things:
A nice pair of cute sparkly diamond studs
A puppy for my very own (a little one that is cute)
Some pretty sparklie rings
Gift cards so I can pick my own gifts
And a holiday escape

While your at it if you can solve climate problems, world hunger and poverty.

Thanks

Deelight

In reality considering we are going to Europe in May and I am getting braces before Chrissie and we both have/having expensive dental work and an e-ring to save for I am not holding (or expecting) my breath.

Either way I am happy to have a couple of days off, have a few drinks and be happy to spend times with family and friends

 

[Madam Bijoux]

I saw the most delightful .96 D color pear with trillion side stones at my local T & Co. Best cut I''ve ever seen on a pear. But I think my computer at home just bit the dust, so I''m afraid I''ll have to settle for a new computer.

 

[Cleopatra]

lol....well, FI got me my Christmas present already!

He bought me....LASIK surgery....and I''m beyond thrilled with the gift! (I''m on day 5 of seeing the world with my new eyes)

Still, after all that he''s done for me, he still wants me to unwrap a present on Christmas day, so he''s asked me for some small gift ideas...

My small list is:
Passport cover
Lodis Wallet
A weekend getaway to ANYWHERE
I''d also love some new sunglasses to go with my new eyes

I''m looking forward to getting his "list" - - hopefully, I can get him everything he wants just like he has for me!