What's on your Christmas list?
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What's on your Christmas list?
My DH and son love to give me gadgets that they think I "need." After getting a few that I really didn't need, I decided to make a "wish list" on Amazon so they could choose something I actually wanted. This year, I have put a couple of donut baking pans on my list. I'm curious what you all might put on yours?
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Can't think of anything I really want that can be purchased at a store.
It did take me a ridiculously long time to figure out that it was okay - practical - smart - to actually make a detailed, very specific, wish list for something I wanted. Also include approximate prices and where it can be purchased/obtained.
For example: I wanted a manual Hiker Grommet Press with a #1 die and nickel, brass, and black grommets.
How would anyone know I wanted that without being told?
Not many stores in my area have them available at 11:30 PM on Christmas eve.
I did get money to apply to that purchase!
At one time, my thinking was "If 'they" love me, 'they' will know what I want.
Well, if I did not know exactly what 'they' might want - it finally dawned on me that 'they' might not know exatly what I might want.
I do kind of want to get the size 0 die and grommets to go with it, but I haven't really used the grommet press all that much - but I am happy to have it
PS - If money is in short supply, be reasonable /sensible- both in what one wants - and in what one can spend on others.
PPS - I do like to get something that is not on the list that shows thoughtfulness on the part of the giver.
Example: A drawing of my cat that could be framed.
Not so appreciated: a coffee maker when I do not drink coffee.
It did take me a ridiculously long time to figure out that it was okay - practical - smart - to actually make a detailed, very specific, wish list for something I wanted. Also include approximate prices and where it can be purchased/obtained.
For example: I wanted a manual Hiker Grommet Press with a #1 die and nickel, brass, and black grommets.
How would anyone know I wanted that without being told?
Not many stores in my area have them available at 11:30 PM on Christmas eve.
I did get money to apply to that purchase!
At one time, my thinking was "If 'they" love me, 'they' will know what I want.
Well, if I did not know exactly what 'they' might want - it finally dawned on me that 'they' might not know exatly what I might want.
I do kind of want to get the size 0 die and grommets to go with it, but I haven't really used the grommet press all that much - but I am happy to have it
PS - If money is in short supply, be reasonable /sensible- both in what one wants - and in what one can spend on others.
PPS - I do like to get something that is not on the list that shows thoughtfulness on the part of the giver.
Example: A drawing of my cat that could be framed.
Not so appreciated: a coffee maker when I do not drink coffee.
Last edited by bearisgray; 11-20-2019 at 07:14 AM.
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As long as I am on a roll here -
I think it might even be helpful to list what you do not want or need -
or if it's something you want, that you would prefer to pick out for yourself.
I also think it's okay - in some circumstances, only - to ask for money towards a big ticket item.
I think it might even be helpful to list what you do not want or need -
or if it's something you want, that you would prefer to pick out for yourself.
I also think it's okay - in some circumstances, only - to ask for money towards a big ticket item.
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I send emails to "Santa" and will include links. They are usually small stocking stuffer items. I do need some sewing machine bobbins this year. I'm sure he can handle that.
I also requested a mini blue-tooth speaker that can be used for cell phone calls. Some of them can't be used with calls for whatever techy reason.
It seems like I have already asked for something else, but I don't remember what, so if/when I get it, I will be surprised!
I also requested a mini blue-tooth speaker that can be used for cell phone calls. Some of them can't be used with calls for whatever techy reason.
It seems like I have already asked for something else, but I don't remember what, so if/when I get it, I will be surprised!
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Bear, I do agree with your points, but I have a hang-up about wish lists, registries and gifts. When did wish lists become shopping lists and not suggestions? When did gifts become receiver decides what they receive? I miss the thoughtfulness and caring that is put into gift selection. To me, the expectation that you will receive everything from your wish list, decreases the joy of giving.
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Bear, I do agree with your points, but I have a hang-up about wish lists, registries and gifts. When did wish lists become shopping lists and not suggestions? When did gifts become receiver decides what they receive? I miss the thoughtfulness and caring that is put into gift selection. To me, the expectation that you will receive everything from your wish list, decreases the joy of giving.
Any ideas of how to make both points of view "work"?
#9
That's a good idea. My kids had a list on Amazon before my granddaughter was born and it made buying what she needed a lot easier for people, me included!
Myty- your point is a good one. I guess it depends on the situation. With our granddaughter it just made sense. But that doesn't mean she didn't get other things. I especially can't stop making her things!!
Myty- your point is a good one. I guess it depends on the situation. With our granddaughter it just made sense. But that doesn't mean she didn't get other things. I especially can't stop making her things!!
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