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Post by shescrafty on Nov 21, 2016 11:45:11 GMT
We are going to Puerto Rico for Christmas this year so some excursions are our gifts. We are doing a full day sailing/snorkeling, a cave exploration, kayaking on the bio-luminescent bay, and either a 4x4 ride or horse ride. My son is not old enough to drive his own 4x4 so we are letting him choose if he wants to ride with one of us or do the horses instead.
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Post by teddyw on Nov 21, 2016 12:15:33 GMT
An antique Otsby Barton ring that is very similar to my great grandmother's. I sent it in for repair and the jeweler ruined it. On a side note the designer died on the Titanic. I'm really excited about this vintage Glolite Nativity that I bought for my sister. My grandma had one & she always wanted it but it went to my brother who gave it to a GF. Not trying to hijack this.
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Post by scrappysurfer on Nov 21, 2016 12:15:51 GMT
I'm not expecting much, my side of the family only buys for the young kids and DH and I generally only buy for our kids. We buy small stocking stuffers for each other from our kids but that's it. MIL will usually find me something I didn't know I didn't want.
In a perfect world, I'd like Fiestaware, Urban Decay Smoky pallette, some cute compression socks, a Shark vaccuum.
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Post by teddyw on Nov 21, 2016 12:15:59 GMT
We are going to Puerto Rico for Christmas this year so some excursions are our gifts. We are doing a full day sailing/snorkeling, a cave exploration, kayaking on the bio-luminescent bay, and either a 4x4 ride or horse ride. My son is not old enough to drive his own 4x4 so we are letting him choose if he wants to ride with one of us or do the horses instead. I love this idea.
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Post by peasapie on Nov 21, 2016 12:51:53 GMT
I need a new laptop but I doubt it I'll be under the tree. I'd like a really good set of pots and pans I'd like some sweet legs I'd like a pair of motorcycle boots I'd like some amazing Swiss chocolate I'd like a weekend away sans kids What are sweet legs?
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Post by peasapie on Nov 21, 2016 12:53:32 GMT
An antique Otsby Barton ring that is very similar to my great grandmother's. I sent it in for repair and the jeweler ruined it. On a side note the designer died on the Titanic. I'm really excited about this vintage Glolite Nativity that I bought for my sister. My grandma had one & she always wanted it but it went to my brother who gave it to a GF. Not trying to hijack this. I just bought a vintage nativity on eBay that reminds me of the one my grandma had. So excited about it.
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Post by peasapie on Nov 21, 2016 12:56:56 GMT
I want a Brother serger for my sewing. It will make it so much easier for me. I bought one earlier this year and am loving it. I hope you get it.
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Post by jenjie on Nov 21, 2016 13:56:37 GMT
Did you know they make lenses that attach to your iPhone? I would like a zoom lens for my iPhone 7. Dd asked what I would like and I keep tossing her ideas but they all did such a good job last year. I would like a pandora charm or the Alex and ani style bangle bracelet, I said something that means something when you think of me. She said "that would have been really nice if I thought of it myself." I got some a few years ago and they were fun but I don't use them anymore because you have to take your cover off of your phone and that's too big of a pain with my new phone. Just a heads up if your case is a big of a pain as mine is. They worked well the set I had was macro, wide angle and telephoto I believe. I noticed that! I found one that clips on. I'm glad to hear the lenses worked well.
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Post by jenjie on Nov 22, 2016 14:20:28 GMT
I think I want a pair of wireless headphones or earbuds.
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Post by compwalla on Nov 22, 2016 14:29:09 GMT
The news at my last appointment was, "If we can't find a treatment that works, you have maybe a year." So I don't really want any more stuff that my family has to cry over when I'm dead. I would rather *do* things and make memories than buy things this year. I already know my 'big' present is tickets to Book of Mormon on New Year's Eve. We got tickets to the supper club beforehand and they are starting the show late so that curtain call will be at midnight.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Nov 22, 2016 14:35:37 GMT
I would like a new camera, a coffee table, tv stand. Gift cards to Home Depot or other places to get supplies for house projects. I'm trying to think of some smaller things like kitchen gadgets or tools, etc.
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 22, 2016 15:47:05 GMT
We were married right after college graduation and so my wedding ring diamond was quite modest. I then inherited much of my mom's jewelry. My dad was pretty thrifty, but he always had nice jewelry made for my mom. I told my husband I would like an upgrade for my diamond. Our anniversary is in February and we will have been married 30 years. I say I earned it. You did earn it! I bought a new engagement style ring for our 25th and the matching band for our 30th. I've never regretted it!
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Post by Linda on Nov 22, 2016 16:24:45 GMT
I don't have anything on my need/want list right now - it's driving my mum nuts and consequently she's driving ME nuts. Gifts are her love language (giving and receiving). They are NOT my love language nor are they DH's or the kids. In fact when I've taken that love language quiz - gifts usually come out as 0.
I've tried and tried and tried to convince mum to cut back since it's SO hard for us to come up with ideas for her to buy and I absolutely detest when I DO come up with an idea and then she says 'tell me how much it'll cost and I'll send you a cheque' because that's not a gift, that's me having to research and go out and actually BUY the damn thing and then wrap it and tell her how lovely it is. I don't like shopping and we're rural so if it's not at Walmart, then it's a pain.
I sent her an email last week suggesting once again that since the cost of postage is going SO high and since it's so hard to come up with gift ideas (my girls don't have wish lists either), that it was time to cut back and perhaps just send a token gift, something small. I got a phone call accusing me of trying to ruin HER Christmas....followed by FOUR more phone calls looking for ideas. She's not local, she doesn't really know the kids or me that well anymore, and she insists that everyone needs multiple gifts from her to open. I'm trying to declutter and none of us really give a damn about how many gifts are under the tree...if she left me out of it and just sent stuff, that would be one thing but it's phone call after phone call for months before Christmas and birthdays looking for ideas and sizes and colours and...then she generally ignores it anyway.
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 22, 2016 16:37:03 GMT
I don't have anything on my need/want list right now - it's driving my mum nuts and consequently she's driving ME nuts. Gifts are her love language (giving and receiving). They are NOT my love language nor are they DH's or the kids. In fact when I've taken that love language quiz - gifts usually come out as 0. I've tried and tried and tried to convince mum to cut back since it's SO hard for us to come up with ideas for her to buy and I absolutely detest when I DO come up with an idea and then she says 'tell me how much it'll cost and I'll send you a cheque' because that's not a gift, that's me having to research and go out and actually BUY the damn thing and then wrap it and tell her how lovely it is. I don't like shopping and we're rural so if it's not at Walmart, then it's a pain. I sent her an email last week suggesting once again that since the cost of postage is going SO high and since it's so hard to come up with gift ideas (my girls don't have wish lists either), that it was time to cut back and perhaps just send a token gift, something small. I got a phone call accusing me of trying to ruin HER Christmas....followed by FOUR more phone calls looking for ideas. She's not local, she doesn't really know the kids or me that well anymore, and she insists that everyone needs multiple gifts from her to open. I'm trying to declutter and none of us really give a damn about how many gifts are under the tree...if she left me out of it and just sent stuff, that would be one thing but it's phone call after phone call for months before Christmas and birthdays looking for ideas and sizes and colours and...then she generally ignores it anyway. Can you sit the kids down in front of an Amazon screen and try to find something she could get all of you? Put it on a family wish list. I am dreading the day my boys just want money. I am not really big on receiving, but I do love to get people something they need/want. At least with Amazon, you can return it if needed and don't need to go anywhere to look. My MIL always made me pick out and get my gift-my husband tossed it in a bag and that was that. I hated opening gifts in front of other people because it felt so fake.
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Post by jennyap on Nov 22, 2016 16:40:50 GMT
Yarn. Lots of lovely yarn. More specifically, I've asked for this pack to make the blanket shown.
Gucci Bamboo perfume
This book
New slippers and pyjamas
Back-issues of this travel/adventure magazine And a winning lottery ticket so I can retire and have as much time as I like to sit and crochet / knit / read etc
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Post by scrappert on Nov 22, 2016 16:47:37 GMT
The news at my last appointment was, "If we can't find a treatment that works, you have maybe a year." So I don't really want any more stuff that my family has to cry over when I'm dead. I would rather *do* things and make memories than buy things this year. I already know my 'big' present is tickets to Book of Mormon on New Year's Eve. We got tickets to the supper club beforehand and they are starting the show late so that curtain call will be at midnight. HUGS!!!
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Post by scrappert on Nov 22, 2016 16:53:12 GMT
I thought about this the other night when I was at my wits end with everything. What I would absolutely love is for my SO and daughter to just be me for a whole week. Let them take care of EVERYTHING. Let me just do me. Cooking, cleaning, thinking of dinner, making it, cleaning it up, laundry (sorting, washing, drying and putting away), reminders for doing homework and vacuuming. Dusting, bathroom cleaning, floor scrubbing. Walk the dog, feed her and play with her. (I will continue to do the snuggles from her ) Make my lunch and clean out my bag at the end of the day. ALL OF IT. Don't ask me anything. I just want to get up, take my shower, get dressed and leave for work. Come home, change and sit in front of the TV, or read, or crafts. OR NOTHING. For ONE WHOLE WEEK. That is all. Is that too much to ask? They would not survive one day. LOL
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Post by Linda on Nov 22, 2016 16:57:50 GMT
Can you sit the kids down in front of an Amazon screen and try to find something she could get all of you? Put it on a family wish list I could but they are 10 and 16...not much in common with each other. She is sending money to DS25 (he's stationed overseas). She also doesn't like Amazon anymore. My kids don't even really want money or gift cards - I don't think they've spend the gift cards from LAST Christmas yet. DD10 has a list of books she wants (but asking mum to get a specific book hasn't worked out well in the past) and DD16 has a single bigger ticket item on her list (which is what Santa will bring) but that's all they want - they have a LOT of stuff already (too much) I know I sound ungrateful but I spend quite a bit of time coming up with multiple gifts for her to open for Christmas and her birthday because I know that's important to HER and I wish she would realise that the gift of NOT having to come up with ideas for MY family from her would be a gift to ME
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Nov 22, 2016 18:21:50 GMT
Basically anything that supports self love, present moment experiences and consciousness expansion. Material or non material.
Some books would be nice, like: "You Can Heal Your Mind" by Louise Hays "Feelings Buried Alive Never Die" by Karol Kuhn Truman and "The Completion Process" by Teal Swan
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Post by kimpossible on Nov 22, 2016 18:49:46 GMT
I've asked for new luggage - not terribly exciting but much needed. We also have a friend in the jewelry business. She knows what I like and DH goes to her to buy me something the past couple of years for Birthday, anniversary or Christmas, so I'll be curious to see what I get this year!
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Post by lurkingsince2001 on Nov 22, 2016 18:50:44 GMT
The news at my last appointment was, "If we can't find a treatment that works, you have maybe a year." So I don't really want any more stuff that my family has to cry over when I'm dead. I would rather *do* things and make memories than buy things this year. I already know my 'big' present is tickets to Book of Mormon on New Year's Eve. We got tickets to the supper club beforehand and they are starting the show late so that curtain call will be at midnight. I'm sorry for the news but will keep sending good vibes your way that a treatment is found or you get to do things your way for as long as possible. I liked your post because I have always admired your attitude about all this. You are amazing and strong and a wonderful person from what I've read over the years. My heart hurts for you and your family so much. I have been in this situation with family before and I appreciate your priorities and attitude, making the most of it. I'll always regret how our situation was handled. I wish you and yours all the strength and good memories you can hold. What I want for Christmas is just time. I want it to stop, or at least slow down. It seems like everything is passing by too fast. The kids are getting bigger, we're getting older, I just want some calm in the storm so I can stop stressing and just be in the moment. I try to do it a little every day, but I'd like some longer moments. I think we can all agree on that.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Nov 23, 2016 1:08:44 GMT
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Post by Linda on Nov 23, 2016 1:18:06 GMT
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Post by Nanner on Nov 23, 2016 3:23:57 GMT
Yarn. Lots of lovely yarn. More specifically, I've asked for this pack to make the blanket shown.
Gucci Bamboo perfume
This book
New slippers and pyjamas
Back-issues of this travel/adventure magazine And a winning lottery ticket so I can retire and have as much time as I like to sit and crochet / knit / read etc
I love, love, love the yarn colours that Attic24 uses. I ordered the yarn she used in one of her blankets a couple of years ago, and it still sits in the package it came in, in a bin in the basement. I really must get crocheting again. Too many hobbies. Not enough time.
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Post by Nanner on Nov 23, 2016 3:25:20 GMT
The news at my last appointment was, "If we can't find a treatment that works, you have maybe a year." So I don't really want any more stuff that my family has to cry over when I'm dead. I would rather *do* things and make memories than buy things this year. I already know my 'big' present is tickets to Book of Mormon on New Year's Eve. We got tickets to the supper club beforehand and they are starting the show late so that curtain call will be at midnight. Hugs and the very best wishes to you, Compwalla.
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 23, 2016 17:54:30 GMT
The news at my last appointment was, "If we can't find a treatment that works, you have maybe a year." So I don't really want any more stuff that my family has to cry over when I'm dead. I would rather *do* things and make memories than buy things this year. I already know my 'big' present is tickets to Book of Mormon on New Year's Eve. We got tickets to the supper club beforehand and they are starting the show late so that curtain call will be at midnight. Prayers for a treatment that works. Hugs.
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Post by LisaDV on Nov 23, 2016 17:55:12 GMT
My computer just died. So I'll be replacing it.
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Post by duchess on Nov 23, 2016 19:36:21 GMT
Gift cards to the Fat Quarter Shop (on line fabric store) and a new leather jacket.
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Post by JoP on Nov 23, 2016 20:07:56 GMT
I want an instantpot duo 7in1. I'm stalking amazon it's currently £115 (UK). Costco currently have it for £84 so I'm waiting to see if Amazon have it cheaper on Black Friday.
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Post by JoP on Nov 23, 2016 20:09:48 GMT
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