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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

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WalkAwaySugarbear · 10/11/2019 08:23

I hate receiving gifts, I hate tat and don't need anything. It's very rare that I'm bought something I love.
DH and haven't done gifts for years, but I tend to pick up some things I'd normally buy for myself to wrap up. I love gifting myself, DH is more minimalist than me and hates stuff.

dudsville · 10/11/2019 08:28

I just ask for the more luxury or expensive end of the toiletries I enjoy, and books, and one small box of chocolates from my favourite place. Christmas and my birthday are evenly spaced in the year for me so I rarely have to buy the nice things.

lowlandLucky · 10/11/2019 08:47

A week in the sun, it has been 10 years since i went overseas as DH wont go abroad.

Sallycinammonbangsthedruminthe · 10/11/2019 11:01

alexandna Mcqueen my queen perfume
woodwick candles
a new handbag
a regatta coat
sanctuary bath stuff
would be my dream list
but I would happily settle for 1 hr peace and quiet all to myself!

Sparklesocks · 10/11/2019 11:03

A house, we are house hunting at the moment and haven’t had much joy.

Ok a bit on the pricey side Grin otherwise I’d love some new kitchen stuff - a decent set of knives, nice pans etc.

ILiveInSalemsLot · 10/11/2019 11:07

New crossover handbag
Books
Vouchers for anything like cinema, afternoon tea, theatre, local coffee shop, National Trust, haircuts, facials and massages.

IncyWincyGrownUp · 10/11/2019 11:48

I’d like the Michael Palin Korean tour book.

I’ve recently started crochet again, so a set of slightly nicer hooks would be good, or the 3.5/4/4.5mm ones in the soft touch.

A new stainless steel travel mug, as my current one is on its last legs. I like the ones from Starbucks usually as they’re often pretty.

A box of maltesers is never a bad plan.

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