My boyfriend and his parents have asked me to supply them with a christmas wish list, so they can buy me some gifts that they know I want. My problem is that I don't need anything! What kind of gifts should I ask for? Where can I look for ideas?
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Jenniferocious
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If you don't need anything, then ask for something you want. Ask for something either that isn't a need, but that you spend money on regularly (for me that would be books, special coffees or teas, wine.) Or something that you'd like, but wouldn't buy for yourself. Ask for a service to pamper yourself, such as a massage, facial, Mani/Pedi.
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My step-father told me that Christmas gifts aren't about things that you need, but about things that you want. Basically, if you don't NEED anything, you think of things that you like but you never bother to buy yourself. Or, something you buy on a regular basis that you wouldn't mind saving your dollars for something else - gift cards are great for those things. Try to google gift ideas and see if anything comes up. When you think of things to buy other people sometimes you think that one for yourself wouldn't be a bad idea.
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Just tell them at this time you don't need anything. Why look for stuff to ask for if you don't need or want anything?
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How about a donation to a charity in your name?
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I would suggest telling them the name of your favorite restaurant or regular coffee or specialty food shop. That way you can enjoy a 'night out' or coffees on them, while still not adding to your collection of 'belongings'. However it works out, you have a quality problem on your hands!
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If you can't ask for them to make a charity donation in your name, how about getting them to purchase food for the local food bank or soup kitchen? Have them give it to you so that you can deliver it. Add blankets and coats if that works out. Or you could always write down some of the simple thngs that you will need to purchase eventually, like perfume.
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Although they can be a bit pricey, there are some really fun-sounding adventure gift-packages available - a hot air balloon trip, a day cross-country touring, a spa-day - how about something completely different? Or maybe a day out with them (if you get on well) to somewhere really interesting or scenic? Otherwise it's just more stuff to cart around, best intentions notwithstanding.
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Amazon has something called Listmania where people posts their favorite lists. That might help.
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Just tell them some of the little things you like -- things you keep around your house, or you're likely to purchase for yourself -- scented candles, flavored coffee, your favorite cologne or perfume, a new calendar, new dish towels, etc. Or, tell them which stores you like to shop at, or what restaurant you frequent, and suggest a gift card to one of those places would be greatly appreciated. Remember, it's not about WHAT they give you, but the fact that they thought about you -- enough to want to make your gift something you would really enjoy. That's very considerate of them!
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