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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

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182 replies

pepsicolagirl · 10/12/2020 19:47

If someone asked you for 3 gifts ideas right now, what would you suggest?

OP posts:
TokyoSushi · 10/12/2020 22:16

A big warm down coat for the school run

Anything from Neom

The Barack Obama book

Springersrock · 10/12/2020 22:18

New wellies

This print images.app.goo.gl/46G6myHwbJbwn7pm8

An oodie - I’ve bought one each for the kids for Christmas and I am very jealous!

MiniCooperLover · 10/12/2020 22:20

Beautiful coloured wine glasses (I've seen some of examples are needed)
My Chanel Chance perfume
A tea spoon holder to protect my new white worktops in the kitchen

MsAwesomeDragon · 10/12/2020 22:20

Craft supplies
Frames for the diamond painting pictures I have already finished but not framed
Books

FatherChristmad · 10/12/2020 22:23

My house fixed. There's nothing drastically wrong with it, just about a dozen little jobs that have annoyed me for years, like having no wardrobe doors etc

Apart from that there's nothing I want or need

Thecathouse · 10/12/2020 22:24

I asked my partner for a new knitting needle set and lots and lots of wool 😂 think the MIL might get in on this idea too, I love knitting

digthroughtheditches · 10/12/2020 22:25

A running jacket
Some new dr marten style boots
Pyjamas

RainbowMum11 · 10/12/2020 22:28

I need some slipper
A snuggle blanket hoodie thing
A cleaner!!!

DialsMavis · 10/12/2020 22:33

Nobody has asked me, but I would love:
Running leggings that stay up
Lovely pyjamas
Perfume

ParlezVousWronglais · 10/12/2020 22:38

ArhedisVarkenjaab

and Aywellbe Fayed.

I remember when that did the rounds Grin

Even to this day I often find myself repeating those over and over to myself at odd moments. Something about the way the syllables form on the tongue or something. Or there’s something self soothing about repeating them.

How strange. Thank goodness this is anonymous.

xmasnc2020 · 10/12/2020 22:40

A milk warmer/frother
An olaplex gift set I saw with 4 different products in
Tickets to see brian cox live

Latenightreader · 10/12/2020 22:45

Fragonard perfume
A bottle of good whisky or nice gin
Someone to organise fixing my tumble dryer. I don’t mind paying but I’m failing to find an engineer...

tinselfest · 10/12/2020 22:46

One of those saute pans with a lid that can also go in the oven.
Black Magic chocolates.
A small watering can for my houseplants.

Albern · 10/12/2020 22:48

Sewing machine
Gardening gloves
Heat mat for greenhouse

CrimsonCattery · 10/12/2020 22:50

Some very nice towels (bath sheets).
A set of teatowels with rude puns I've had my eye on.
A good board game that isn't part of my already extensive collection.

BluebellCockleshell123 · 10/12/2020 22:50

Welly warmer socks
Buff neck warmer
Chocolate

Proudboomer · 10/12/2020 22:52

A cordless hedge trimmer
A bag of decorative pebbles
Some leather rose pruning gloves

Noti23 · 10/12/2020 22:56
  1. GHD straighteners
  2. fancy chocolate liquor
  3. New car seat for ds 🙄
yelyah22 · 10/12/2020 22:57

Realistic list: some wireless headphones, another pair of Lucy & Yak dungarees, some new earrings (nothing fancy, just little silver studs).

Expensive list: Dyson hair curler thing, the green corduroy The Vampire's Wife dress, new bed and mattress.

polkadotpixie · 10/12/2020 22:59

GHDs
Black Converse
Massage Voucher

JaceLancs · 10/12/2020 22:59

Gin
New gloves
Cashmere scarf

Hawkins001 · 10/12/2020 23:00

Magic the gathering uncommon, rare or mythic cards, or magic the gathering commander decks, a fully equipped high spec, gaming laptop, and a high quality digital camera with changeable lenses.

housemdwaswrong · 10/12/2020 23:03

Books, a new snuggly dressing gown and a selection of new coffee (beans) I could try.

TwoZeroTwoZero · 10/12/2020 23:03

Depends entirely upon who you are and how much you're willing to spend! I wouldn't say no to a macro lens but I'd also be happy with a box of fancy chocolates (but no coffee, orange, strawberry, prosecco or salted caramel though please) or some more thermal vests.