I dont know what to ask for....
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Topic: I dont know what to ask for....
Posted By: Bombshell
Subject: I dont know what to ask for....
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 8:33am
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I really dont....Ive been too spoilt already this year and have no idea what I want, or need - for xmas....
I got my eternity ring, I got an ipod, ive got all the dvds ive bought for me, ive got my perfume, i got my number plate and new car...all this year....and I have no clue about what i want for christmas this year at all.... anyone else the same this year? for me its turned to all about Ella..... |
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 8:40am
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Gosh woman I could only dream of having everything my heart desires lol..... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 8:41am
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Ooo I know what you want for xmas....YOUR HOUSE TO SELL!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 8:41am
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Sell it to santa lol ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 8:54am
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LOL Kels...
I know YOU want my ring but you aint getting it!!! but Im serious...no idea what i need or what to tell people i want...so i guess I will end up with stuff i wonder why i got....UGH!!! |
Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 9:00am
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BS, we are similar this year. Although I don't have everything my heart desires I can't think of anything I actually want (apart from a little treasures subscription, although that seems to be falling on deaf ears!).
I have just told people that i want vouchers so that when I do see something a bit down the track I can just go and buy it then! Dh and I are going to go visit Michael Hill on Boxing day to get me a new wedding band in the 50% off sales. Mine is buggered after letting them try and repair it twice!!!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 9:09am
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oh no for ring being buggered but YIPPPEEE to going to MH sales!!!
yeah maybe i just need to be given a loaded credit card....LMAO!!! you know go through stages of needing stuff and then needing nothing really..... I dont have ALL my heart desires....but then I also am not a frilly fussy person who needs all the pretties etc in life....I have all the basics of living...ugh ugh ugh....i bet i get vouchers like last year that i never used! |
Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 9:19am
Yeah BS, I have some of those vouchers too
People have learnt now. They give me either Michael Hill or Noel Leemings vouchers. I can't get enough of either jewellery or appliances  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 9:19am
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Yep I'm the same can't think of a single thing that I want, ended up telling DH I would like to get the dog spayed for xmas!!!! She is booked in on Monday....lol
Have told family not to bother we just end up exchanging vouchers and then I can never be bothered going and spending them and if they send cash it just ends up getting spent on everyday stuff. I don't have everything but I also don't really not have anything that I want. (OMG how bad was that English?) ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 9:21am
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why dont you get people to give you something like a pig or goat... well not you specifically but you can buy them to give to developing coutries villages and you get a card to say it was done in your name... i will try and find a website later... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 9:56am
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That is a good idea. But what about something as simple as purfume or bath stuff?? ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
GandT wrote:Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 11:13am
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mum does that - she has basically fed an entire village from one goat she bought on oprahs angel network a few years back! I tried setting DH up aguide dog puppy sponsorship a few years back but lady running it messed up the bank accounts etc so gave up on that idea months after trying!
so far one present i have receive this year - a pair of xmas socks from USA!
im not trying to sound ungrateful but i feel like i need to give some direction but just dont know....might ask for vouchers or pressie cards....warhouse might be good....or farmers...they get used on ella for sure then! |
Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 11:26am
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I don't know what I want I really liking the new Mariah Carey perfume mmmmm it's really yummy maybe I'll get that we just get money or vouchers from everyone now it easier for my family anyway for then to send. We have fun on the boxing day sales don't know if I'm brave enough to go there with a kid though. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 11:56am
Why don't you say no pressies this year then? There is no point just being given something for the sake of it??? Now I have a child, I think Xmas is all about them and birthdays are about you  ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 12:27pm
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Ask for a DAY OFF! A whole complete day off to do whatever you darn well please. No housework to be done by you, no kiddo to run after, no husband to answer to ahhhh bliss!
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 2:16pm
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restaurant vouchers....or hotel ones....
a star in your name... massage vouchers, facials etc.... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 2:48pm
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My mum is getting us a fruit tree... ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: missy_girl
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 6:52pm
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I love cookbooks. I've told everyone that I want the new Nigella Lawson cookbook. ------------- Michelle http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 6:55pm
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Kelly that is how I feel - its all about Ella!!! but wont this year cause Ive already bought for everyone else...ss think well why should i miss out...does that make sense....
maybe next year will do just immed family on my side - actually that doesnt help cause then they will still ask what to get me.... 
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Posted By: sparkle
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 7:10pm
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I like the idea of those digital photo frames. Then you can just load on heaps of pics of Ella! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 7:29pm
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What about a voucher at your fave shopping mall so you can fit out your winter wardrobe when you're ready? (Hehe I'm such a clothes shopper!! ) -------------  |
Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 7:54pm
Ohhh those look really cool!! You could maybe do what my immed family does - there are my parents and 2 sis and their hubbys plus me and DH. We draw names out of a hat and buy for 1 person to the value of $50. We generally say what we want. Then we all have a pressie to open on Xmas Day. But we buy for the nieces and nephews though. It works really well in our family  ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 09 December 2007 at 9:16pm
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LMAO - ummmm BSDH got very spoilt this year too...I got him a very cool digital frame for his office for daddys day! and i have a screensaver on that plays six photos of ella as a slideshow at work....
as for clothing.....  can you say still havent lost baby weight!!!
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 10 December 2007 at 10:51am
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Maybe you don't need anything more for yourself? Afterall, Christmas isn't really about presents. It's a time of rememrance and a time to be with friends and family and be grateful for what you have.
Maybe you could get your hubby to buy some gifts for children via world vision on your behalf (e.g. a goat..LOL, or school books or medicine). Or maybe you could do something special as a family or for someone else rather than buying something material? You are very blessed so maybe blessing others would give you a greater sense of joy than any new possession? Sorry - I sound boring I know! My sisters passing has really reminded me of what is important in life and that is the way we reach out and impact those around us. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 10 December 2007 at 11:06am
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Does anyone know where you can get new perfume, an iPod or a car for $20?! That's our limit this year as we just do token gifts to say 'merry xmas'. I'd be happy with anything, especially to be able to afford a haircut or some new clothes!
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 10 December 2007 at 11:11am
I got my mum and dad to send me money for my birthday so I could get my hair done and DH bought me a new pair of trainers....its an exciting life you lead when you have a baby (or are expecting one shortly) -------------
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Posted By: bookwyrm
Date Posted: 10 December 2007 at 11:17am
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I noticed a couple of weeks ago that my car severly needed a W.O.F (2 months overdue!!!) and a service. So Mum asked what Tom and I wanted for xmas, and I said, a car that runs safely. And that's what we got early. We have been offered a new washer and dryer, but I said next year will be okay. Mums eh? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 10 December 2007 at 12:21pm
| Ooo I like the idea of someone paying for my hair to get done! The MIL mentioned something the other day about my BIL getting me a voucher for something like that as payback for all we've done for him. Might have to mention the hair thing. Thanks cuppatea for the suggestion! That's something I'd love. |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 10 December 2007 at 3:41pm
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Emz, my mum does that. She has paid for my WW for the past few months as she gave the first 12 meeting to me as a gift as I had made the decision to lose the weight and then for my birthday she gave me money and that went towards more meeting tickets and xmas she gave me some more money but this time I got me some stuff I really wanted for the garden. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 10 December 2007 at 5:37pm
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If it was me right now i'd ask for
1. A voucher for a haircut at my salon (costs around $100) 2. Salon sized bottles of my shampoo (Kerastase Oleo Relax, mmmmm) 3. Expensive new oversized handbag (for all my books when i'm studying next year) 4. Laptop bag (to go with the new laptop I would ask for LOL!!) In lieu of the Fanuary thread, perhaps DH could get you a voucher for that Brazilian ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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