Christmas Shopping List

diable

May seem silly but to make life easier for busy partners at Christmas myself and GF have decided to make a list of 3 presents for Christmas and one surprise gift not exceeding £50, are we being silly?

So far on my list is Tom Fords White Patchouli a nice silk tie from duchamp and a book. What do you guys think?

sarah*a

I think it's a great idea - but then I do something similar so I may be biased

I give OH a list every year - including pictures/cost/item numbers and details of any 3for2 or B1G1F offers available. I make the list 3 times longer than he has money to spend IYSWIM so that way, although I know I'm getting something I want/need, I don't know exactly what it will be.

It may sound a bit naff/demanding to others but my OH really does prefer it - he breaks into a sweat at the mere thought of having to go shopping in town on his own (bless ) and knowing he has a list and can pre-choose what he is looking for and then just walk into a shop, find an assistant and say "help me, I want to buy this" makes his life (and mine by default) so much easier.

We've done this for the past five years and it works for us - he's happy and less stressed (and less broke because he used to spend hideous amounts of money on random things :doh:) and I'm happy because he is less stressed and I get nice things :rotfl:

Glad you added the 'suprise' gift to the list though - even if you are happy to know what you are getting in advance a suprise is always fun.

jemb

We're doing same thing too. It cuts down on unwanted presents, and we' getting married in 15 months so need to make sure we both don't go silly on things we don't want/ need!