Your Christmas Present Wish List

Roselm

So, what would you like for Christmas?
Or will you get yourself a little present?!
I'd love some nice jewellery but can never justify buying it for myself and my OH wouldn't think of it (or probably know what I'd like).

Lisha

I didn't buy much before Christmas for myself but I try and get value for money in sales especially for shoes and boots and maybe even a decent handbag.
I'd keep an eye too for perfume bargains too.

Toto Wolfcastle

I never buy myself anything at Christmas. I want some Christmas pyjamas and Richard Burr's cook book and I'll be happy. I'm turning into a pyjamas obsessive!

Jude13

I'll buy myself a pint bottle of cider.

What I want is the cash to buy the OH "the ring" but moving house etc has put the kaibosh on that. Now I have to think of something else to get her that is nice but will not cripple the savings of the aforementioned item.

Jude13

Jude13 wrote: »

I'll buy myself a pint bottle of cider.

What I want is the cash to buy the OH "the ring" but moving house etc has put the kaibosh on that. Now I have to think of something else to get her that is nice but will not cripple the savings of the aforementioned item.

My engagement ring is gold and diamonds and cost around £300. 11 years on I still adore it. Don't let finances dictate a proposal!

Day Lewin

It's much easier to make a list of what I want to GET, than to think of what to give other people! Such a greedy girl...

I want kitchen gadgets, especially a probe thermometer and a tiny scales.
Perfume. Chocolates. Earrings. Plants. Soft woolly jumper. Warm wool socks. Bag of my favourite coffee beans. Incense. A red scarf.

Lordy lord. Santa, are you listening? I've been really quite good this year... ;-)

iguana

Aldi's Florentine biscuits that only come out at Christmas. Yummy. Especially with an Irish Hot Stuff (what they call Hot Chocolate with a shot of Baileys in Prague).

Milly33

Uhh I would like this skull head that you can store playing cards in and also one of those pedi things..

Would like some new slippers too, ones that are more like sandles...

I always buy myself a little treat and wrap it up under the tree for myself to me from me, get things like some nice foot cream or hand lotion a little treat

Milly33

Jude13 wrote: »

I'll buy myself a pint bottle of cider.

What I want is the cash to buy the OH "the ring" but moving house etc has put the kaibosh on that. Now I have to think of something else to get her that is nice but will not cripple the savings of the aforementioned item.

Nice of you to say!Has she picked a ring then or you just waiting on the right one.. Youd be surprised how much some cost... We just our two wedding bands made with some old gold we collected from family and friends and for two rings (with sparklers) it was €750...

Glitzgirl

I make out a santa list and give it to my OH every year haha I normally ask for a certain brand of make up or perfume or vouchers, dvds, anything pampering really! I tend to not buy myself loads during the year so I do get a bit spoilt at Christmas My OH has his hobbies which can be quiet expensive which is what santa will bring him, so he accepts my hobby is self maintenance :pac:

Glitzgirl

Milly33 wrote: »

Nice of you to say!Has she picked a ring then or you just waiting on the right one.. Youd be surprised how much some cost... We just our two wedding bands made with some old gold we collected from family and friends and for two rings (with sparklers) it was €750...

Agree with this. My OH spent a bloody fortune on my engagement ring and I was terrified to wear it. Had I went ring shopping there was no way I would have allowed that amount of money to be spent. You can get some fabulous rings for €300/400 range !

Whispered

I want cosy boot slippers with a hard sole so I can go out into the garden or wash the floors in them (WHAT an old lady thing to say)
I'd like one of those reading lights you clip onto books.
My Christmas Eve pj's
Something delicious I wouldn't buy for myself, like a salted caramel chocolate torte. (And be able to eat it at my leisure without feeling like I've to get through it quickly or my husband will rob a big chunk )

Milly33

Glitzgirl wrote: »

Agree with this. My OH spent a bloody fortune on my engagement ring and I was terrified to wear it. Had I went ring shopping there was no way I would have allowed that amount of money to be spent. You can get some fabulous rings for €300/400 range !

It is mad how much is spent and it means nothing as such

Glitzgirl

Whispered wrote: »

. (And be able to eat it at my leisure without feeling like I've to get through it quickly or my husband will rob a big chunk )

Love this still laughing !

Glitzgirl

Milly33 wrote: »

It is mad how much is spent and it means nothing as such

Agreed! And my poor OH always gave out that I wasn't wearing it. Was bloody terrified to let people breath on it never mind wear it. Now please don't get me wrong I love it dearly he went to a lot of effort actually got one custom made after one in my favourite films so a very personal and sentimental touch but I feel like I should be tucking it away safely rather than wearing it !

baby and crumble

I'm not much of a one for presents, although I do like getting them. TBH I'd be delighted with some more time to spend with my GF, things are crazy with us at the moment and we don't get to see each other enough.

BUT if I were to be a bit materialistic, I'd love to get myself an Xbox One or a PS4. I'd also love a jersey from my NFL team (even if we did loose badly last night :mad:), or some nice accessories. I love leather bracelets and silver jewellery. I recently lost what I consider to be my "engagement" ring (it was a Russian wedding ring with the inside of each ring engraved) so I'd love a replacement.

And I wouldn't say no to a new bottle of Tom Ford Black Orchid perfume. (Seriously, it's sex in a bottle!!)

SarahLil

I don't really have anything on a wish list this year we are heading to NYC early December so I plan on treating myself then and himself too, I am quite sensible with money but not when it comes to anything Christmassy we said we would just do small pressies this year, Pyjamas I would be happy with or a Yankee Candle

DrJ

I really am happy with anything. I know sometimes people say perfume is a boring unimaginative gift but I actually love receiving it and because people now know that I never have to buy it! I have loads of bottles of really nice perfumes so I'm sorted in that department. I always smell good and people actually often compliment me on my variety of sweet scents ;-)
A relative of mine mentioned recently though that instead of material items it's really nice to just go out together so methinks a voucher for a really good restaurant or concert is in order for her. I think she makes a good point. It's nice to have something small wrapped in paper under the tree though be it socks, cheap perfume, a handmade snowman ornament, handmade chocolate from a craft fair etc., chocolate from a pound shop(!), I don't really care. It's just nice to have something under the tree :-) but also it's nice to just all spend time together because at the end of the day when you're old and frail that's what you'll remember - all the occasions you went out together. And that latter point is why I love Christmas. To me it's just become a time for family and friends and spending with them the time I wish I had to spend with them all during the year, sitting in dim light with a glass of wine in hand and the sweet smell of some Yankee candle. God, I love Christmas :-)

SarahLil

DrJ wrote: »

I really am happy with anything. I know sometimes people say perfume is a boring unimaginative gift but I actually love receiving it and because people now know that I never have to buy it! I have loads of bottles of really nice perfumes so I'm sorted in that department.
A relative of mine mentioned recently though that instead of material items it's really nice to just go out together so methinks a voucher for a really good restaurant or concert is in order for her. I think she makes a good point. It's nice to have something small wrapped in paper under the tree though be it socks, cheap perfume, a handmade snowman ornament, handmade chocolate from a craft fair etc., chocolate from a pound shop(!), I don't really care. It's just nice to have something under the tree :-)

My mam&god mother prefer to go out together we always go for a Christmas meal the last weekend before Christmas my treat, but I will get them something for under the tree and fill their stocking for them too,

DrJ

That's lovely, Sarah Lil. My ideal is just something very small for under the tree and then if we can go out together be it a meal, a drink, go to the Christmas market, ice skating, bowling, whatever, just make time for each other in addition to one tiny inexpensive item then that's enough.

Jude13

Milly33 wrote: »

Nice of you to say!Has she picked a ring then or you just waiting on the right one.. Youd be surprised how much some cost... We just our two wedding bands made with some old gold we collected from family and friends and for two rings (with sparklers) it was €750...

We have picked the ring, the plan was for Christmas but with set up costs of moving house and country plus getting her a new car it would mean taking out a loan to get it. I am still thinking about this option but I do believe she might feel guilty about that.

A Christmas proposal would be nice though (not on the day, maybe a day or two before hand)

SarahLil

DrJ wrote: »

That's lovely, Sarah Lil. My ideal is just something very small for under the tree and then if we can go out together be it a meal, a drink, go to the Christmas market, ice skating, bowling, whatever, just make time for each other in addition to one tiny inexpensive item then that's enough.

You sound like one of my pals she loves perfume, most times for birthdays/Christmas I will pick her up some I love giving gifts that people use, a pair of pjs I would be happy with as I said

A turbo trainer, trail runners, and a northface type jacket.

Better start shopping then >.<

Jude13

^^ Ear plugs for the rest of the house whilst the turbo is in use.

Jude13

Jude13 wrote: »

^^ Ear plugs for the rest of the house whilst the turbo is in use.

*adds to list*

:P

shakencat

Id like an underwater mp3 for training

fussyonion

Like most people, anything I receive I always love and appreciate but if I had to say what I'd love this year it'd be:

-A new gym bag
-New runners
-New gym clothes
-Naked Smoky palette

I know the gym stuff sounds dull but I'm big into my health and fitness this year; losing weight and getting fit, plus eating right has just made me feel ten times better about myself.

I was very down on myself at the start of this year, wondering if I'd ever bite the bullet and just do it.

Well I've lost 3 and a half stone so far, feeling fab and the new gym stuff would really make me happy!
The Naked palette would be fab too

Roselm

fussyonion wrote: »

I was very down on myself at the start of this year, wondering if I'd ever bite the bullet and just do it.

Well I've lost 3 and a half stone so far, feeling fab

That's amazing! Fair play!

fussyonion

Roselm wrote: »

That's amazing! Fair play!

Thanks so much

fro9etb8j5qsl2

I usually buy things for other people that I would love myself so I end up buying 2 of them and keeping one for me Ordered a pressie for my brother the other day and couldn't help ordering one for myself too. Let on to OH that amazon had somehow messed up the order and sent 2 but sure with the hassle it would take to return the second one, I might as well just keep it for myself :pac: he wasn't buying it for one minute

OU812

This year, We decided not to get each other anything at all. Money's been tight & we have a big spend coming up in February, so we decided to just not do it. Having said that, I picked up a bottle of perfume for her to have under the tree..

SarahLil

OU812 wrote: »

This year, We decided not to get each other anything at all. Money's been tight & we have a big spend coming up in February, so we decided to just not do it. Having said that, I picked up a bottle of perfume for her to have under the tree..

that's really sweet, we aren't doing gifts really either as we are going to NYC next month, I might do him a little hamper of things he likes and a token or two,

Glitzgirl

SarahLil wrote: »

that's really sweet, we aren't doing gifts really either as we are going to NYC next month, I might do him a little hamper of things he likes and a token or two,

I always like the idea of those home made coupon books or a memory book. You know make a book of coupons for each other to redeem through the year like date night or night in with a movie or a back rub or something. It's a lovely idea. Or a memory book of some of your favourite memories /experiences from the year together as a couple (so the other person is hearing the memory through your prospective ).

boobar

Well I have Christmas presents fairly well sorted for the Mrs and my 7 year old daughter.

Mrs will get perfume, makeup, nature dvd, and a paid for shopping spree where she takes a day off and buys the clothes she likes without me moaning in the background.

My kid will get an xbox 360, Lego and a few surprises.

I'll drop hints for a new tablet or a nice watch but will probably get socks. Ah well, that's life. It's better to give than to receive!

Glitzgirl

boobar wrote: »

Well I have Christmas presents fairly well sorted for the Mrs and my 7 year old daughter.

Mrs will get perfume, makeup, nature dvd, and a paid for shopping spree where she takes a day off and buys the clothes she likes without me moaning in the background.

My kid will get an xbox 360, Lego and a few surprises.

I'll drop hints for a new tablet or a nice watch but will probably get socks. Ah well, that's life. It's better to give than to receive!

laughed too hard at the end of this lol

screamer

Nothing on my list. We had some tough times with recession a few years ago and decided no presents besides I'm an adult and can buy my own stuff. Every year all I wish for is time with my family and a magical Christmas for my little daughter a nice dinner a warm fire and a sprinkle of snow or frost on Xmas morning.

OU812

Honestly & I know it sounds weird or something, but while there's loads (& I do mean LOADS) I want, I find myself in the unusual place where there's absolutely nothing at all that I need.

The pleasure I get out of seeing others open their gifts really is their gift to me. I love picking the right thing for them & packaging it up right - I collect boxes all year long so that everything is a square or rectangular shape for wrapping, then I try to do a "theme" wrapping, rather than all different types of paper, I buy lots of the one type & also decorative parcel string or ribbon or something & really go overboard on it.

Toto Wolfcastle

OU812 wrote: »

Honestly & I know it sounds weird or something, but while there's loads (& I do mean LOADS) I want, I find myself in the unusual place where there's absolutely nothing at all that I need.

I'm in the same position. It's the same every year. I'm part of a kris kindle where the budget is €50 and when I ask for something worth much less (because we have to ask for something specific and I can never think of anything that I need) the person ends up buying me something extra anyway, and I feel bad that they've gone to the trouble, so every year I try and fail to think of something else to add! It's a real first world problem and I know I'm very fortunate.

washiskin

Simon le Bon. fin.

Alicat

My family are always giving out that they never know what to get me, so I'm starting to make note of a few small bits. I'm leaving my mother in charge of it, so she can divide it out between anyone who doesn't know what to buy me.

I'm a giver, not a taker; I feel a tad awkward asking for stuff!

Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanse and Polish - Xmas Edition



River Island cat slippers



A selection of fluffy Christmas books that I can read in a day whilst relaxing with my Christmas cake and cups of tea.

Dinxminx

OU812 wrote: »

I collect boxes all year long so that everything is a square or rectangular shape for wrapping, then I try to do a "theme" wrapping, rather than all different types of paper, I buy lots of the one type & also decorative parcel string or ribbon or something & really go overboard on it.

I love doing this too! I've kept an eye out for nice wrapping paper this year but I haven't seen any that I've loved yet.... Has anybody had any luck finding lovely wrapping paper or is it a bit early?

Posy

I always get paper in Hallmark or Easons. I haven't looked this year yet but it's usually in early enough!

Dinxminx

Oh I think those must be the only two places I haven't looked! Thanks for the heads-up!

leahyl

There's really nothing in particular I want. Well, nothing that can be got for Christmas anyway (a house!) - although the little girl in Miracle on 34th Street got a house for Christmas! Maybe the man in red will do the same for me!

Roselm

EvSenn wrote: »

I desparately need some new threads. It's getting embarrassing. Holes and worse.

I thought you meant you needed to stop reading the Christmas thread on boards! Then I read the second line.

Posy

I immediately thought boards threads when I read the word 'threads' too!