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What did your husband get you for Christmas?

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ChristmasisinManchester · 29/12/2024 23:34

Mine got me “what I asked for and more than the budget”… We don’t have a set budget that I’m aware of 😂 but if we did it would be more than that.

The good, the bad, the ugly. How did you do? I’d love to hear stories of spoilt mums 🙏🏻

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jersey2021 · 30/12/2024 00:02

My husband always goes OTT at Christmas and he’s done very well this year, Charlotte Tilbury make up, l’occitane gift set, dressing gown, a leather document folder which I really wanted, ouai bath stuff, loads of little bits, were also away at the moment and in America so I’ve been on a few shopping sprees!

Shallwesay2pm · 30/12/2024 00:02

Tickets to the gallagher premiership rugby final - very excited - hoping my team are in it but it'll be a great day out nevertheless.
C'mon the bears !!🐻

littleluncheon · 30/12/2024 00:01

We have wish lists so we know what to get each other!

He organised the kids getting me - a photo frame full of photos of them, a fleece blanket for the sofa and a candle making kit
He suggested his mother get me a jumper that I wanted
He gave me earrings, slippers, gloves, nail polishes and a bath caddy thing to rest my phone/wine on in the bath

Mumof3girlsandaboy · 29/12/2024 23:58

Gorgeousfeet · 29/12/2024 23:47

His presence because he works abroad for most of the year … ( sounds cheesy but I don’t know anyone else who could cope with it… it’s very difficult )

He did get me some good stuff though .. gorgeous Pjs , my favourite perfume , candles etc

Same here and was really nice just to be together as the family. He also bought me miss Dior perfume with my name written at the back.

Lobsterteapot · 29/12/2024 23:58

Perfume, Diamond Earrings and Guinea pig socks

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ChristmasisinManchester · 29/12/2024 23:57

Happy sighs at this collection of thoughtful gifting 🥰

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TooMuchDontCare · 29/12/2024 23:56

A coat, dress & leather bag from my favourite shop

A stocking filled with treats including Leonidas chocolates (my fav but I don't allow myself to have them)
L'occitaine soap
4 small collectible animals (i love stuff like that)
A pot of luxury cherry jam
A glass bottle filled with long matches
Cadbury chocolate coins
A mini bottle of champagne
Christmas socks (it's a tradition)

doodleschnoodle · 29/12/2024 23:55

Two new jumpers that I love, a bra, perfume, some make-up and a scented candle. V pleased with my haul this year!

Hskatkat · 29/12/2024 23:55

A vintage Mulberry & antique jewelry using citrine, rubies and another stone that I've totally forgotten right now
& A bottle of my favourite perfume (again I had forgotten til I saw the post below)

KimberleyClark · 29/12/2024 23:54

An AI gadget for my DSLR camera
A big box of Elemis skincare
Books

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 29/12/2024 23:52

Started with hiding a bottle of perfume in one of the kids Christmas stockings on the fireplace with and sending a picture of it when he had a night out with his pals saying "X marks the spot" then he sent me into our downstairs bathroom to get my pjs on after finishing work on Christmas Eve and there was a brand new pair hanging up for me to wear. I also had new Ugg slippers and fab boots on the day plus old copies of Shakespeare and vintage Mandy annual from the 80s which was perfect. He's a fantastic gift buyer.

LisaD1 · 29/12/2024 23:51

Far too much as usual! He’s not a romantic but he always goes ottt for my birthday and Christmas.

he bought me a leaf blower that I’ve wanted for ages 😂,
perfume, smellies, a pandora necklace and earring set, a candle, and a long weekend away in one of my favourite places.

RosesAndHellebores · 29/12/2024 23:51

Some bath stuff. And we agreed I'd buy myself something after Christmas. I bought a new work bag in the sale today. It was only £59.

To be fair, if I told him I wanted something really expensive he'd have bought it paid for it but I neither want nor need anything.

MiddleParking · 29/12/2024 23:51

A beautiful fleece, an Alexa for our bedroom (I’ve wanted one in there for ages), a set of side plates to match our fairly new dinner plates (Le Creuset so a fairly big present!), and a very fancy dressing gown - the hers version of one I’ve previously bought him. It sounds boring written down but I love it all!

colinthedogfromaccounts · 29/12/2024 23:48

A voucher for a day spa with three hours of treatments.

2 books

A new wardrobe - 4 dresses, 4 warm layers, 4 trousers, 2 jumpsuits, 5 tops, 4 pairs of shorts. All paired with a selection of accessories.

So much thought. Everything was perfectly sized and I honestly love every item.

Delighted.

LadyPoison · 29/12/2024 23:48

Anticlastic and synclastic dies for making bracelet cuffs

Not very romantic but perfect!

Sweetbeansandmochi · 29/12/2024 23:48

A scarf - nice but I had literally brought my own scarf a week before Christmas and he knew it.

A book that he got me two years ago. (sounds bad but he was trying to get me one I liked).

Perfume - very lovely

Then on Boxing Day I dropped in what I actually wanted into conversation casually- which was a mini holiday in Wales. And then I booked it the next day.

Gorgeousfeet · 29/12/2024 23:47

His presence because he works abroad for most of the year … ( sounds cheesy but I don’t know anyone else who could cope with it… it’s very difficult )

He did get me some good stuff though .. gorgeous Pjs , my favourite perfume , candles etc

Barney16 · 29/12/2024 23:47

What I asked for and then a lovely extra present. Also did all the Christmas cleaning and put up with my mad family for three days with exceptionally good grace.

huuskymam · 29/12/2024 23:47

A Samsung galaxy tablet which was a big surprise, plus the usual chocolates, candles, pajamas. I had noticed it when Xmas shopping for the kids, must have spent too long at it, that he noticed I was interested 😂😂

Musicofthespiers · 29/12/2024 23:46

Ear buds and a board game.

Didimum · 29/12/2024 23:44

A diamond solitaire necklace.

HeadacheEarthquake · 29/12/2024 23:43

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 29/12/2024 23:42

Mine bought me a gold ring with diamonds and an aquamarine.

That's so romantic! Lucky you!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 29/12/2024 23:42

Mine bought me a gold ring with diamonds and an aquamarine.

HeadacheEarthquake · 29/12/2024 23:42

ChristmasisinManchester · 29/12/2024 23:41

The last line here is the real winner ! 👏🏻

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I know! Should have let him at it sooner 😅