to ask you what you want for xmas so I can pretend I want it too?

[Morphene]

because I haven't got any clue. Literally no ideas at all.....and people are going to ask me what I'd like, and I'm just going to sound like an idiot saying, "I don't really want/need anything" just like I do every year.

So please tell me what you want so I can pass it off as my own opinion....

Nail polish
Earrings with hypoallergenic posts
Tea towels
Socks
Thin cotton scarves
Christmas tree decorations
Amazon vouchers
Violet creams
Chamomile flower tea
Interesting reusable shopping bags
Big mugs

This board game.

Some more Elizabeth Gaskell novels as North and South was absolutely bloody brilliant and I can't believe I've got to 42 years of age and never read any Gaskell before.

Gin.

It is hard isn't it? I've asked my son and his partner for a really good pencil sharpener and my mum for a rubber broom. I don't really need much else (and I only held off buying them so I'd have something to ask for).

ASK FOR AN ALEXA. ASK FOR AN ALEXA!

Was my post clear ?

Amazon Fire stick
Umbrella (a nice one)
Wine glasses (big ones)
Thing to hold wine glasses next to the bath
Bath pillow
Fluffy socks
Books
Contigo Travel mug

I haven't got a list (yet). But if you don't know what to suggest, how about:

--perishables like nice food and drink. Maybe a grade above what you normally buy for yourself (posh olive oil, chutneys, wine etc)

-- a replacement item for a luxury or practical item that is wearing out (e.g. slippers, PJs, cashmere jumper, scarf)

-- an upgrade for an everyday item that you use all the time (e.g. good quality pans or kitchen knives to replace cheap ones)

-- a charity gift for a third-world or homelessness charity, or a local charity that is close to your heart

-- book tokens or Amazon vouchers so you can choose yourself

-- voucher for something you like doing (cinema, manicure, luxury afternoon tea for two, anything really)

-- if you're really fussy and don't like change then ask for supplies of your favourite perishable product (ask them to buy you a particular brand of chocolate, biscuits, shower gel, lipstick etc that you usually buy for yourself)

Hoorrray ideas! Thank you for trying....

Now I'm probably going to shoot them all down like a total misery guts...

I have slippers from 2 xmas ago that I never wear...so that's out.

So I'm actually loving new PJs plus dressing gown...because I have been getting cold at night and have had the same dressing gown for the last 15 years...the thought of getting a new one hadn't occurred!

Don't drink and am overweight so chocolates/booze are out.

Not sure what I would do with a nice candle...(I mean I know what they are for, but not sure it wouldn't just end up in a draw somewhere)

hmmm I don't do make up or baths as such....

what is a spiralizer?

I don't have a phone or a whatever you call items of the Alexa genre...what are they for exactly?

So many ideas though - thank you!

I do need a new grip for my badminton racket...and actually some new badminton shoes!

scribbly love the look of that board game...and games in general - nice one!

I’ve asked for a fluffy blanket!!

Fitbit?

Aesop or kiehls handcream, body lotion, shower gel

A lie- in

A day off

Pilates socks

Running shoes

White company winter candle
Cashmere socks
Flannel soft pjs
24 hours in bed with total peace & quiet, Netflix & a book
Voucher for a full body hot stone massage
Lancôme hyrdozen moisturiser
Gift certificate for a mani pedi
A big set of framed pics of the family for the wall
Oliver bonas mini bowls/dip set & spoons
The new Phillip Pullman book
Complete set of Terry Pratchett discworld books
Membership to Everyman cinema
A variety box of wine and a hamper of cheese
I could go on all day

Some nice wrist warmers, gin and some leopard print Lotta Clogs!

Some nice slippers, a babyliss hair styler, new necklace, a new book, a lithograph from an artist I love and a new boardgame for the family to play.

ScribblyGum Make sure you get Mary Barton, that's my equal top favourite with North and South

I'd be happy with a couple of books and some chocolate.

A spa day

oh....fitbit could be good!

I tend to ask for gift experiences (my dad brought me and DS an overnight stay in London with a meal and then tickets to the sea life centre!)

A kindle
Pjs
Slippers (with a thong thing inside then a cover over my toes) don't even know if they exist!
Boots
Voucher for nails/pedicure
Home stuff ( I like plaques and pretty things with funny messages on)
Perfume
Vegetarian cook book for easy meals
Bed covers

My birthday is before xmas so I get double lol

Nice backgammon set?

wait...do you need a smart phone to use a fitbit?

Coat
Boots
Pjs
Light Up Mirror
Trainers
Lipstick

A primark gift voucher
Headphones (but only a certain sort)
A light up blossom tree (can't have this because my daughter will probably break it)
A stand up photo frame
Be delicious perfume

Really nice socks - cotton ones.

Lovely pj's

slippers

Books, books and more books. I have to take dp shopping, hand him the books I want, then he buys them and one of us ends up wrapping them up.