AIBU to think that an iron

[shrimponastick]

Does not make a suitable Christmas gift??

Just put QVC on, Practical Presents is the content of the show.

If I was given a fancy steam generator iron as a gift I would have to do some damage using said iron.

[WelshMaenad]

I had a new slow cooker as an early birthday present from DH. I was really pleased.

I want a steam mop for Christmas.

[InSPsFanjoNoOneHearsYouScream]

My 18 year old brother was going to get my mum a toaster for her 40th this year. Luckily I warned him that if he wished to live he should just get her perfume

[picnicbasketcase]

I know someone who was given a new ironing board as a gift. Not happy.

[SufferingLampreys]

I actually don't mind. If we don't have the money otherwise and the item would make my life easier then I would ask for it. Not from dh though as that defeats the not being able to afford it thin

[PurplePidjin]

My S and MIL got together and bought me a breadmaker the first year I was with dp.

I'd admired their homemade bread, and like cooking, so they knew I'd like it :o

Bit more frivolous than an iron though

[SufferingLampreys]

Actually just realised I asked mil and am getting from a her a new hand held blender blitzer thing as mine has died. If I didn't get it it would be my life that was harder do not having it (ok not the harder if lives but you know what I mean)

[MagiMingeWassailsAgain]

I would be really happy to get a new iron for Christmas

[Iamsparklyknickers]

Um, I'd like a fancy iron

We've never been able to afford one whenever we've had to replace so as far as essentials go a fancy one just doesn't fall under that category.

My Christmas present last year was a new winter coat and I was chuffed to bits, a winter coat is an essential especially since I don't drive, I suppose it's down to personal preference and cutting your cloth.

Fancy perfume and silk knickers wouldn't have done me much good at the bus stop in January!

[InSPsFanjoNoOneHearsYouScream]

My step.dad had bought my mum a shower head for a gift one year as she mentioned it needed a new one

[TessCowDirect]

If somebody desires or asks for one - fine.

Otherwise - no.

[MammaTJ]

I saw an advert this morning for some crusty foot shaver thing and they said it would be a perfect present! I declare now that if anyone buys me one of those for Christmas my crusty feet will be the least of their worries!!

[InSPsFanjoNoOneHearsYouScream]

I saw that too Mamma

All I want is some adidas hi tops that I have seen.

I need to send pictures and hints to my brother and mum as I have no partner to buy me them

[julieann42]

My son, a marine cadet told me my iron wasn't very good and he couldnt get the creases in his uniform properly and I should get a new one, so I bought him one for Christmas last year!

[nannyl]

it beats a (baby) highchair that OH nearly bought me for Christmas

(because DD would need one soon)