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To ask what you want for Christmas?

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UterusesBeforeDuderuses · 09/11/2019 18:29

My DH and his extended large family are all seriously Christmas mad. Everyone makes long lists and buys each other lots of presents (not necessarily extravagant and expensive, just lots of things). I like giving presents but honestly could do without receiving them, I usually struggle to come up with a list and this year is harder as I'm pregnant so no alcohol and have a young DS so don't go out much, so don't need any new makeup or anything.
I've mentioned in previous years maybe not worrying about me, or maybe doing a secret Santa type thing, but they won't have it and just bug me for more things for my list.
So, after that very long intro, could I ask what people are wanting or hoping for for Christmas? I'm hoping to get some inspo for maybe stuff I haven't thought of (either for my list or to buy someone else)
Sorry I'm asking this so far ahead of Christmas, can't be helped with this family Grin

OP posts:
gavisconismyfriend · 09/11/2019 20:25

White company cashmere bed socks - they’ve got cute striped ones this year
Cookery books - Kim Joy’s Baking Book
Any Joseph Joseph stuff for the kitchen

ssd · 09/11/2019 20:26

And for MaryLou too Flowers

Murinae · 09/11/2019 20:31

I want a light for my chicken coop and a parlay hairdryer

Murinae · 09/11/2019 20:32

Parlux

middlemuddle · 09/11/2019 20:39

I don't get any gifts but if I did...hotel chocolat, Lush, fancy notebook, clothes vouchers (need a coat and jeans).:)

user1019273703 · 09/11/2019 20:40

@QueenWhatevs I've got myself a lego set and somebody has got me another one :)

PavlovaFaith · 09/11/2019 20:42

Nice PJs
Anything from Temple Spa
Chanel No.5
New slippers
Underwear!!!
Theatre tickets
Blankets

BarbedBloom · 09/11/2019 20:44

I have makeup on my list, a set of Sara Miller plates, nice copies of my favourite books e.g. an illustrated hard bound version of Neverwhere. A pretty new journal to make into my next bullet journal. Some stuff for the garden, a little stone dragon and plant pots.

cherryblossomgin · 09/11/2019 20:47

I would like blankets, PJs, socks, scarves, loose tea and some nice toiletries. I always say to family to get me a blanket or a scarf or some tea. I appreciate anything that keeps me warm or anything I can use in the bath. I am kinda boring tbh. I am a total heathen and like Bayliss and Hardings. I prefer buying the presents tbh and I don't actually need anything.

Casander · 09/11/2019 20:49

A bit indulgent but I really want some cloud 9 straighteners and a fancy bread maker, one with a compartment for nuts and seeds Grin

cheesenpickles · 09/11/2019 21:00

I really want a KitchenAid mixer but because things are tight I've asked for a new (and cheap) gym bag. Smile

DisplayPurposesOnly · 09/11/2019 21:24

How about panto tickets (or similar) if young DS is old enough?

marylou1977 · 10/11/2019 02:11

Thank you for the nice thoughts. I have ovca that’s now in the liver and lungs. In keeping with the thread, I would like warm fleecy socks, warm sweats and some warm hats. There is a theme here😜

AwkwardFucker · 10/11/2019 02:37

Plane tickets. Don’t care where. 😂

I have about as much chance as being hit by an asteroid, so on my realistic wish list, some Apple Watch wrist bands.

Dita73 · 10/11/2019 02:40

A Kindle

sam221 · 10/11/2019 03:25

Flowers for all those missing loved ones and others who are having a tough time.
In keeping with the thread, I would like some pillows-ones which are apparently completely elusive, as I require them to be plump but firm. Its my weird eternal hunt and I genuinely have tried pretty all places.
So if santa could bring me magic perfect pillows I would be super happy!
Maybe Op ask for Theatre tickets and you get them to throw in some babysitting too.
Just a quick heads up about asking for shop vouchers this year-some retail shops are not really performing so well and therefore vouchers could be risky.

Rubyupbeat · 10/11/2019 05:08

I want a Grandchild and Lego...so not much really!

PhilCornwall1 · 10/11/2019 05:18

I'm happy to receive anything that can be used up, e.g drinkable. I hate clutter and anything that can be used up, I don't have to worry about storing. Clothes are ok too, as I can sack off my old stuff that's been worn to death.

soundsystem · 10/11/2019 05:52

Mine may be fairly niche, but on my just is:

A particular Lego set
A pour over kettle for making V60s at home (currently on maternity leave)
Specific skincare stuff

I've been told I'm quite hard to buy for...

Witchinaditch · 10/11/2019 07:46

Expensive Skincare and hair products or a massage

Zooforhouse · 10/11/2019 07:56

When I was pregnant my in-laws bought me some maternity pyjamas. Would never have thought to ask for them/buy them (would have felt it was a waste of money), but BEST THING EVER. Wore them continuously for the rest of my pregnancy and a good few months after that.

Saying that I’m in a similar situation to you this year, and I don’t want anything either! (Although am looking forward to getting out the afore mentioned pyjamas this time round 😂).

JigsawsAreInPieces · 10/11/2019 08:05

A white fluffy dressing gown.
Bed socks.
Vouchers for glass (I'm a fused glass artist)
Luxury bubble bath and scented candles.

tealandteal · 10/11/2019 08:13

I asked for vouchers for my first post baby Christmas. DS was 6 months old so I had a day out after Christmas treating myself to lots of new things whilst DS stayed at home.

Blueshadow · 10/11/2019 08:15

I have a secret yearning for scalextric set. Some vouchers for clothes and some new boots would be great too.

SunshineAngel · 10/11/2019 08:16

Throughout the year I keep a list of books I fancy reading then at about this time I will give it to my mum and she will buy them for me for Christmas. She usually buys me loads of other stuff too that I really don't need - hanging on to when we were kids and she wanted us to have lots of things to open I think. I've told her not to as there's no point. If it weren't for the fact she insists on me telling her something I want, I'd get all of my books from the charity shop!

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