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What do I want for Christmas? Starting mat leave at the end of Dec

8 replies

Ohwhocares22 · 15/12/2019 21:12

As the title says really, theres not really anything that I want right now. Trying to plan ahead as money will be tighter than usual. What do I wish for?

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reluctantbrit · 15/12/2019 21:19

Good travel mug to keep drinks hot.

Good coat for long walks with the pram, also good boots/shoes.

Book tokens, Netflix subscription, Amazon voucher if you have a kindle

ChelseaCat · 15/12/2019 21:21

I’m in the same boat - have asked for vouchers (clothing, yoga, nails/hair) as I know money will be tighter next year. Also asked for tops and cardigans for nursing

ThisIsYourCaptainSpeaking · 15/12/2019 21:22

Try and ask for vouchers if you can, especially if you don't really need anything just now. Prime your best friend/DH/mum.

ElfCakes · 15/12/2019 21:23

I'm in a similar position - I have asked for some vouchers for clothes shops I like so I can refresh my wardrobe after baby is born

Muddlingalongalone · 15/12/2019 21:26

A kindle; yy to travel mug; small cross body handbag for just purse/keys when out with pram & baby bag.

Pipanchew2 · 15/12/2019 21:29

Pyjama bottoms with pockets (great for putting phone etc in when carrying baby)

Kindle with back light for night feeds

Fancy nappy bag - something nice you’d not buy yourself...

You may spend quite a lot of time in cafes so maybe vouchers you can use there. Work gave me £100 John Lewis vouchers when I went on mat leave. It all got spent in the cafe on tea and cake 🙂

DrMadelineMaxwell · 15/12/2019 21:34

Small cross body bag big enough to carry said travel mug for times when you only have one hand free as carrying baby and also want to pick up a plate of sandwiches and not have to do 2 trips.

DrMadelineMaxwell · 15/12/2019 21:36

I got boots vouchers from work - all spent on baby milk and nappies. Glad of the support, but could have used them to treat myself instead.

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