What To Ask For?

kezzy100

Hello

I'm getting more than a little hassle from my mother who keeps asking me what I want for Christmas.

I don't really want anything - I've asked her just for a surprise so she can choose whatever it is as I know she wouldn't accept 'I'm fine, please wait for something I want later in the year'.

She wouldn't agree with giving to charity either, I keep getting told that charity starts at home and I have to choose something.

I don't have any particular hobbies, I don't smoke - I have what little bit of drink in I'd need, I don't especially like chocolate or flowers - jewelery is lost on me as I only have a few bits but they have great sentimental value and they're what I wear. It doesn't have to cost a lot but she has her heart set on getting me something.

Does anyone have any ideas please?

duffer_83

perfume? hair straighteners? a new coat? new boots? vouchers?

Mumolu

What about something personalised?
Diary/calendar/pen set?
New bag? Particular ornament? Mug?
Or for the more frivolous item a digital camera????
Holiday vouchers? Driving lessons (if you don't drive of course!!)
What about a spa day????

God I never realised how deprived I am!!!!!:p

Oooh, new winter coat with new gloves and scarf??? :rotfl:

niklepic

Can't go wrong with a nice comfy pair of pj's. i get xmas pj's off my mil every year and have to say they're my favourite present.

Becles

What about Oxfam Unwrapped?

Then rather than just sending off £x to charity that could be spent on anything, you can pick something that appeals to you and it will be appreciated by other people.

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/Browse.aspx?catalog=Unwrapped&category=UWGifts

lilac_lady

New dressing gown and slippers? Mothers always want their children to be warm no matter what age they are !!

Kingfisher07

How about a subscription to a magazine or club?

ikkleosu

why don't you ask her to give you a voucher for a shop so you can get something you like later?

Or ask her to make a date with you where the two of you can go out, have a nice lunch, maybe get your hair done and go shopping?

juno

A slow cooker

noonesperfect

I'd be happy just to have my Mum back for Christmas.

davetrousers

Becles wrote: »

What about Oxfam Unwrapped?

I second that, why have someone waste money on you buying you something just for the sake of it when that money could be put towards something that will make a real difference to someone else's life?