DH and I hoped that this year we and his and my family might rein in our Christmas present buying. Or ideally only buy for the younger family remembers (all under 25).
We all have everything that we need and in the past people have spent hundreds of pounds on each other. It is very kind of them but sometimes the things aren't ideal (concert tickets for a time DH can't get off work, beautiful makeup sets of strange colours, paintings that are not what we would have chosen, perfume which I can't wear).
It all feels like an enormous waste of huge sums of money. We suggested a few options- a budget, secret Santa etc.. but it didn't go down well.
To be fair most of them have kindly said we shouldn't feel we need to buy expensive gifts.
I'd love to give them some ideas as to what I'd like. Everyone is asking for 'a list' and after the failed suggestion that I made I would really prefer to make sure my list consists of things sensibly priced at under £20.
I'd like to avoid asking for gift vouchers as it leaves the door wide open to them to give me a large value in vouchers.
I love food, rum, crafting, books, walking outdoors (I also work outdoors), animals, outdoor swimming, adventures, flowers.
I have just had a new kitchen and so am enjoying cooking and need help getting it organised.
I don't like heavily perfumed toiletries, have sensitive skin and am allergic to wool.
Any help would be wonderful.