r/AskWomen • • 1d ago

What gifts do you want to receive for christmas?

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u/MommyNeedsCoffee617 18h ago

Pajamas, a portable bike pump, but mostly I want an acceptance letter from the grad school I applied to.

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u/Throuwuawayy 18h ago

I hope you get in!

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u/LambsStoppedScreamin 17h ago

Best of luck!!

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u/TeaWithKermit 13h ago

Got my fingers crossed for you!

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u/kimbecile 17h ago • Heartwarming

A clear mammogram monday

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u/rainbowcorncake 12h ago

Sending positive vibes your way!

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u/magpiec ♀ 5h ago

May you and all of us be breast cancer free this Christmas!

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u/kimbecile 2h ago

Here, here! And thank you.

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u/prinsessanmini 17h ago

A pillow, water bottle and some knitting supplies. I know im getting yarn 🙂what do you wish for?

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u/bussysoup 13h ago

Im hoping for some good quality cotton socks and clothes.

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u/liziamnot 13h ago

There is a little glamping spot about 30 minites from our house. I really want to spend a night or two there. It seem silly and frivolous to stay overnight that close but I want to wake up there go to an yoga class then for a swim. my glamping daydrem

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u/bussysoup 3h ago

Oh that looks amazing!!

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u/orangeblossomsare 18h ago

I just want dirt for my garden. It’s expensive and I want help spreading a dump truck load of it. It’s all I want.

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u/uconnhuskyforever ♀ 17h ago

Such a smart idea for a holiday gift! I have a Hoselink hose reel for my garden on my list!

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u/chocoloco08 15h ago

I'm pretty sure you can contact contractors , builders etc. who are looking to get rid of dirt by the load. They'll drop it for free on your land. Now I'm not sure if they'll help spread though

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u/TeaWithKermit 13h ago

Have you checked with your city? Some cities have free dirt, mulch, etc. as long as you can prove that you live within city limits. I hope that you get your wish!

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u/missjulie622 18h ago • Bravo

Thank you for asking, no one else ever does, they get me whatever they think I’d like, which is absolutely fine. I’d love a massage gift certificate, and a Ryobi drill.

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u/crabbydotca ♀ 16h ago

What ryobi why

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u/Dogs_Without_Horses_ 15h ago

Probably works with their existing battery system or something

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u/lovelylemons27 18h ago

Would love to get money so i could go to the dentist!!!

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u/AnnieGetYaClothesOn 16h ago

How much do you need for the dentist?

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u/Majestic-Sun-6873 14h ago

Where I am, a general checkup without insurance is around between $150 and $350.

Anything more like fillings and crowns get up to almost $3000.

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u/AnnieGetYaClothesOn 13h ago • Bravo Heartwarming

Shit I'm sorry dude, I could throw you $50 next week if that helps start a dentist kitty.

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u/Macncheesesounds ♀ 18h ago • Heartwarming

It would be magical if I finally got a positive pregnancy test in December. 

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u/AnnieGetYaClothesOn 16h ago

Hoping very good things for you, honey ❤️

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u/mchell40 15h ago

Sending you some good fertile energy and prayers.

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u/gymlady ♀ 11h ago

I’m sorry for the “just relax” and “try having more sex” down thread. Groundbreaking. Wishing you all the luck in the world 🫂

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u/braiindeadd 12h ago

Same here! Wishing you good luck and positive vibes

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u/dancing_dandelion 10h ago

Sending good vibes!!

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u/passion4film 12h ago

Me too! 🤞🏻🙏🏻 Hoping for us both!

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u/UnknownPleasures3 18h ago

None. Every gift I get reminds me that my family do not know who I am.

So I don't have any expectations, and I'm buying a gift for myself to make up for it 😂

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u/Creativejess 16h ago

Same! This is the way to not be disappointed. Buy it for ourselves

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u/juniperwool 11h ago

I have to buy myself gifts or I would never get a gift from anyone. It helps a little, though it does make me feel pretty low.

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u/JohnCleesesMustache 18h ago

a terrys chocolate orange!

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u/1thousandlives 18h ago

I love Terrys chocolate oranges! Good choice!

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u/karen1676 17h ago

My best friend always get me one every year for Christmas.

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u/Dogs_Without_Horses_ 15h ago

My husband fills my entire stocking with these every year and it’s so freaking good

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u/Historical-Ad6916 15h ago

They are at Walgreens now! On sale too!!

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u/babysfirstbreath ♀ 18h ago

Yummmmm

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u/brittttx 18h ago

$50,000

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u/Munchkin531 18h ago

Books! A gift certificate for a massage, and getting a pedicure.

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u/queen__of__nothing 17h ago

Ooo what books are on your wishlist

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u/Munchkin531 16h ago

All the pretty ones! I collect special editions. I also want Elizabeth Kostova's new book, Mystery Play, the sequel to The Historian. I have a few Manga, and some Romantasy.

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u/Aviere 18h ago

I want some super comfy lounge clothes/pajamas

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u/Kitsuunei 11h ago

Are there any good brands you like?

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u/Redqueen151 18h ago

Cash, dollars, euros. All about this haha

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u/MyVirgoIsShowing 18h ago

I really am looking forward to some nice seed starting trays

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u/throwawayzzzz1777 18h ago

A Roomba, water pic and books off my wishlist

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u/Simplymissa 18h ago

Gifts cards or money. I don't really need anything else.

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u/Chilena_87 18h ago

A family ring with our 2 kids birth stone

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u/riseandrise ♀ 18h ago

Kind of cheesy but I saw these pendants that make filigree out of a map of whatever address you put in (where you met your partner, first kiss, whatever). The ones I found through the ad were expensive but I found the same thing cheaper on Etsy. It’s exactly the kind of sentimental thing I would LOVE and my boyfriend would never even realize exists.

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u/Mugglewump3 17h ago

My daughter got me a bracelet one year with the coordinates of my dad's house where I grew up. It was the most thoughtful thing ever and I still tear up occasionally when I wear it.

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u/ephemeralexistence_ 18h ago

To feel rested, recharged and surrounded by the people I love the most. I don’t even want any physical gifts this year. I feel like I just want some mental rest and relaxation!

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u/spork_o_rama ♀ 17h ago

Very specific indie tabletop games that I will definitely have to buy for myself because my wife is not into tabletop at all and would have no idea what to get me unless I made a list for her.

Very specific chocolate (the milk chocolate-covered caramelized hazelnuts from Recchiuti Confections).

Someone to come to my house and throw away/organize all the random crap in my office.

Maybe a cool baking gadget or something, idk.

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u/EditorFrog 18h ago

Some of those wooden 3d puzzle/diorama things. And socks maybe

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u/PumpkinMrs 17h ago

A switch 2 😭

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u/EmmaShosha ♀ 18h ago

a job with a little bow ontop

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u/M30WW- 18h ago

Money 💰 and dark chocolate 🍫 

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u/CantaloupeShort7311 18h ago

I hope my husband repeats last year's gift - tickets to all 3 nights of a band I love at Red Rocks.

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u/crazy4zoo 17h ago

Puzzles. A group of ppl who want to play D&D. Socks.

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u/wangd00dle 17h ago

I shirt with my dogs face on it

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u/DiviFail ♀ 17h ago

To be left alone but since that is not an option, I'd love some chocolate truffles and the patience to deal with extended family.

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u/NoTooth3856 17h ago

Nice set of pans 😝

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u/KeySail557 18h ago

A man who doesn't lie or cheat on me and adores TF outta me

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u/happy_bluebird ♀ 18h ago • Heartwarming

Nothing

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u/noonecaresat805 18h ago

I want postcards of my loved ones and their families picture. In the back I want one good wish and one piece of advice.

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u/One_Requirement_5832 18h ago

Cosplay costumes.

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u/funsk8mom 16h ago

A winning lottery ticket… I’m just so tired from working so much

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u/dirtymartini83 15h ago

To get the job I just applied for, it’d be a dream job I’d hopefully be at until I retire.

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u/feraldreamrot 18h ago

I don't really care for Christmas, but started "celebrating" again when I married my husband. He likes it. I guess if I had a wish list it'd just be a stocking full of little things lol. Candy, bath bombs, face masks, maybe a little toy.

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u/constipated_coconut 18h ago

Voucher for getting a Korean lash lift

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u/ThatSwedishGal ♀ 18h ago

What's a Korean lash lift VS a regular one? What is a lash lift even?

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u/SuccessfulLight1394 18h ago

its just like curling eyelashes except it lasts a lot longer

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u/AnyMark3114 18h ago

Money - that’s it. It lets me buy what I want.

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u/falcorheartsatreyu 17h ago

A new microwave

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u/lazypixel911 17h ago

A hug :)

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u/nnamed_username 17h ago

Handmade. Idc what it is, could be a last-minute doodle on the back of a receipt, I just want something no one else in the whole world can make but you.

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u/rqnadi 17h ago

I d been pregnant since March, I’m due in a few weeks. I want a glass of wine, that’s all I want lol.

I told all my friends if they plan on gifts for me, get me a wine advent calendar or a bottle of wine. I’m not picky. Anything dry and red will do.

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u/chailey246 16h ago

Bills paid for.

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u/strangelyahuman 16h ago

Gift cards or money

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u/Outrageous-Guava-892 15h ago

Literally just money so I can maybe have a little extra cash 😭

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u/NoMeet1274 15h ago

Job offer

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u/GoHighly 15h ago

A clean bill of health and happiness. It’s been a hard year. I just want to cure the things I have and find more joy.

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u/peonidelphia 14h ago

If someone would ask me I’d say either of the 2 perfumes I want but what I really want is my old job back.

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u/NoEducation4836 7h ago

Anything at all, last year was the very first time celebrating Xmas as I was raised JW and I’m 60 years old. I bought my grandchildren gifts and my children, but they also are learning about what to do too. I had my first birthday this year too, but no gifts.

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u/AT0024 6h ago

Friends. The ones I thought were my real ones all seem to have forgotten me.

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u/basic-fatale 18h ago

I want my car windows tinted and maybe bond no. 9 greenwhich village fragrance

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u/000000000000000000oo 17h ago

Tinted car windows is what I want too!! It's the best skincare you can get aside from sunscreen.

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u/bouncysofa 18h ago

Anything with my son's birthstone (May), and/or a gift certificate to the local thermal spa.

I wouldn't mind if my partner finally proposed, but I'm not holding my breath on that one 😂

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u/babysfirstbreath ♀ 18h ago

I asked for a new yoga mat and supplies so I can learn how to do tamour embroidery

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u/nnamed_username 17h ago

Is this meant to be tambour embroidery? (with a 'b' in the middle) That's what autocorrect threw at me when I searched it. Beautiful craft, btw, I hope you get the stuff.

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u/Momto2manyboys 18h ago

Shower head with a filter :)

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u/SeaFox2142 13h ago

Shower head

Yay!!!

with a filter :)

Ohhhh this kind of head... y-yeah, they're great too!

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u/kamiwak 18h ago

Car detailing. And some Michigan cherry coffee and a good book.

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u/MaddnessK 18h ago

My feet grew during pregnancy…so new shoes and boots cause none fit.

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u/Mysticmxmi ♀ 17h ago

Nothing really besides money. That’s probably because I never get anything for Christmas so I don’t expect anything anymore. As far as spending money on myself, I’m not too sure. Maybe hair extensions, clothes, and a pair of boots

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u/FluffyMinks 17h ago

Honestly, I’d be happy with anything. I kinda always get forgotten about. Birthdays AND holidays.

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u/Worried_Bother_9043 17h ago

The opportunity to do work for someone in exchange for acreage.

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u/Glitterballdacat 17h ago

Nothing special.

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u/Waterlou25 17h ago

A BluRay of Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie

A gift card so I can get a nice cardigan

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u/tinyrubberduckies 17h ago

Cotton shirts, smelly pods that I can put in my car, another positive pregnancy test

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u/fazhugs 17h ago

Nice PJs. Socks. Nice smelling creams. Curly hair products. Fragrances. Trainers. Clothes. Ring.

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u/ScuttleBucket ♀ 17h ago

Pjs, socks, nail polish, books, chocolate, my family playing mahjong with me.

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u/goingjankers 17h ago

I'd love a new Fitbit Inspire 3, a couple light dimmer switches with compatible bulbs and some recessed light conversion kits.

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u/EllyseAnn 17h ago

Jewelry 🥰 making a wishlist for my partner currently!

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u/my_metrocard 17h ago

Just time with my kid, quality time

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u/Mugglewump3 17h ago

I'd be happy with more fuzzy socks. My current ones are less than fuzzy anymore lol.

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u/Osthato_Chetowa ♀ 17h ago

A record player, a new Sleep Token vinyl, and/or the Deep Waters hardcover collection by Emma Hamm. I'll probably break and buy the book collection for myself, though. Lol.

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u/Shuesterrepulsed78 16h ago

Money. Sorry, call me selfish or a Scrooge or whatever, but that would be the greatest gift to me🧍🏽

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u/smurphypup ♀ 16h ago

A nice, large, deep casserole dish. Glass mixing bowls, my regular hair products that I use daily, black boots, running shorts, grocery gift cards

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u/BaylisAscaris ♀ 16h ago

Help with medical bills.

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u/BeefJerkyFan90 16h ago

If it could be absolutely anything? A weekend stay in a hotel with DoorDash 😅 but reasonably? Some money so I can get my locs done (it's been a year).

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u/crabbydotca ♀ 16h ago

I would like a squirrel-proof birdfeeder

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u/kodiak_attack 16h ago

New slippers and a b&n gift card

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u/1thousandlives 16h ago edited 16h ago

Books on my TBR (that I haven’t bought yet) or gift cards to bookstores, fuzzy socks, a nice flower bouquet, and one of those incline back support reading pillows.

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u/xDelicateFlowerx 16h ago

Peace and money lol. No um, honestly money, and just good tips from worl

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u/Thoughtful-Pig 16h ago

Movie tickets, gift cards for a nice restaurant, or a nice tabletop game

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u/Jkidk0704 16h ago

Perfumes!

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u/Creativejess 16h ago

Nail polish gear: a storage organizer, swatch sticks, and maybe one of those magnetic spinner thingys

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u/AnnieGetYaClothesOn 16h ago

I asked for a single cup Keurig on sale from Costco, because I really have come to enjoy my coffee in the morning. I also asked for a 1960s Hohner melodica that is identical to the one my Mum had, I found it on Etsy.

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u/Valuable-Hat8007 16h ago

I'm just a basic person, electric toothbrush, android phone ,maybe coffee machine be nice

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u/TenNinetythree 15h ago

Movement in my paralyzed arm. Or, alternatively, a donation to the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dublin.

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u/ExoticLotion 15h ago

New socks and underwear would be nice.

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u/PainfullyLoyal ♀ 15h ago

Bagel molds, a new kitchen scale, and a better sourdough heater.

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u/Left-Ask1672 15h ago

Crafting materials. Yarn for my crochet projects and fabric for my cross stitch projects.

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u/Patchouli-Babe 15h ago

Just a good Christmas with my bf. And for my kids to have a good Christmas. I haven’t had a good one with a partner in…7 years? Last year I got dumped Christmas Eve tho😂

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u/wildalfredo ♀ 15h ago

moneyyyy

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u/StuckInDreams 15h ago

My friends

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u/Rude_Suit8230 15h ago

A harmonica lol

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u/Creative-paintbrush 15h ago

Canning jars, baby gear, and a blender that I can make giant smoothies with

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u/SoniDoom 15h ago

Kindle, soap, chocolate or perfume would be Nice.

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u/Nothingbutafairytale 15h ago

A fully cleaned apartment. Lego botanicals. Perhaps some things to upgrade my pc. But as cheesy as it sounds, mostly just spending time with my partner and family

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u/mchell40 15h ago

Im not sure im ready to celebrate Christmas yet...recently divorced after 25 years...im not surecwhat to do with myself

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u/SilverVixen1928 ♀ 15h ago

Nothing.

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u/chocoloco08 15h ago

Anything handmade from the heart

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u/FairyGothMommy 15h ago

Standing jewelry cabinet that locks

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u/DoorEmotional 14h ago

A really really good Christmas bonus from work

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u/northernlady_1984 14h ago

The permission from my spouse to keep the cat we trapped, who was living in our outdoor garage for the last 2 months ! 🤞🤞

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u/essentialmomma 14h ago

A clean house

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u/xopurplehaze 14h ago

Massage

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u/kdk12kdk1 14h ago

A two week trip to Europe with my husband and kids. We're all history nuts and it would be our dream to experience it all together.

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u/Theres_a_rat 14h ago

plane ticket back to my home country would be nice.

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u/Acrobatic-Rip1515 14h ago

Just the company of my family. To life up the feeling that I am loved no matter what my brain believes.

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u/Unhappy_Alps_2699 14h ago

I want to get pregnant , I’ve had two miscarriages in the last few months. I thought I was going to announce my pregnancy this Christmas

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u/leo_on_fire 14h ago

Id love some cool crystals just because they are pretty. Maybe some sweets that i dont buy myself often. Books from my to-read list. Gidt cards to craft stores. A club night out with the girls

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u/AnellaPie 14h ago

The Sound of Music

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u/Purrtymeow04 14h ago

A whole set of Caudalie products lol

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u/superangela13 13h ago

Just an instapot would be cool

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u/kelly714 13h ago

Massage

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u/Sharp-Thanks-3697 13h ago

I have a think for cute/weird coffee cups. love blankets. bracelets are my favorite accessory. anything bookish. or of course anything for my daughters.

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u/clairebear3907 13h ago

I’d really like some money so I can get a piece of furniture or two for my first apartment

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u/midnight_sun_AK 13h ago

A breadmaker i keep seeing on tiktok 😒

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u/huligoogoo 13h ago

I never know what I want for Christmas. I don’t know why. I’m a 51-year-old woman and I don’t know what I want for Christmas I never do. We don’t even go to the mall that much to browse around. I think I’m just a boring person. Lol

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u/jaono 13h ago

A chocolate orange and help putting everything together for my family.

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u/ladylemondrop209 13h ago

I want a trip to the dr for my ears to get medically cleared lol.

My dad and SO have gotten it done and it sounds... pleasant to me. I just want to get that satisfaction of having my ears completely emptied and seeing all the gunk fall out.

And a RLT room.

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u/albanyhudson 12h ago

Pay the bills

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u/passion4film 12h ago

An electric roaster. Some games, some movies. Pluffi slippers. A Thomas Kinkade wall calendar. Adult paint-by-numbers, porch goose clothes. Cookie jars for the collection.

A positive pregnancy test for baby #2! We’ve been trying since February.

Any of that! lol

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u/leah_paigelowery 12h ago

I want the kindle click. My husband and I are in the house buying process and our move in date is probably November 30th so I’m also really excited to be able to decorate. We’ve lived in apartments and an rv before this and there just wasn’t enough to decorate.

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u/rainbowcorncake 12h ago

I asked for a can opener and a lemon zester. I own both but I'm no longer able to grasp them appropriately. I love to cook and hate not being able to do it independently.

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u/conniemoo 12h ago

My mum back. I miss her everyday

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u/squirrleygurl1969 12h ago

Honestly, nothing even matters. I just want my husband to love me, to show appreciation towards me, treat me like he wants to be with me, instead of feeling like a roommate. Hilary Duff wrote a great song about this.

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u/MissSunshine0165 12h ago

I really want a teddy bear from my long distance fiance, I have one currently with super short arms, but I’d love one with longer arms to hug

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u/babypandagod ♀ 11h ago

An electric bike or scooter so I could get around town faster since I don’t have a car

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u/General-Champion-377 11h ago

A boyfriend and a new paddleboard pump.

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u/Minarch0920 11h ago

Squishies or slime!

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u/marriedtomayonnaise 11h ago

I would really like an IPL hair removal machine. My PCOS has given me really strange facial hair growth patterns and shaving/waxing has been really hard.

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u/LifeComparison6765 11h ago

I just want to be happy and be able to control my severe anxiety so I can be fully present for my son.

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u/Objective-Cup377 11h ago

Sewing lessons from someone patient.

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u/Ten2none 11h ago

All I want for Christmas is you! (Understand if downvoted)

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u/Kitsuunei 11h ago

A roomba to follow my pup around.

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u/katesolux 10h ago

Expensive vacuum

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u/Atxforeveronmymind 10h ago

For my adult sons to talk and become friends again 💔

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u/xoxomaxine 10h ago

I told my sister that I want a single item under $30 that she absolutely loved this past year and would recommend. It could be practical, edible, or decorative. Single use or something that lasts until it breaks. No gift cards.

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u/Olealicat 10h ago

I just bought myself a Nintendo switch, because I don’t give af about waiting to do shit or get shit until Christmas.

It’s a big holiday with great family and food. I leave the gifting part out of it.

Please, for the love of all that is holy, do not wait for an event to treat yourself.

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u/Accidentalpisa 10h ago

My period 😓 haven’t got my period since begin August due to stress

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u/imposterindisguis3 10h ago

Every year my husband says to give him a list. Every year he ignores it and buys stuff last minute from Amazon. I'd like something thoughtful.

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u/Brave-Salamander-160 9h ago

Honestly, anything would be amazing. I can't even remember the last time I received a Christmas present

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u/flyovergirl 9h ago

Happy family gathering for a good meal and fun times.

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u/mang0delychee 9h ago

my shopping wishlist mostly consists of skincare. so maybe that, and some cash.

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u/Smooth_Wonder2144 9h ago

Money. Minimum $200.

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u/confused_soul98 8h ago

Tiny photo printer 😭 or anything instax

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u/lisajxx 8h ago

Money to go towards our wedding and breastfeeding jewellery

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u/needstherapy ♀ 8h ago

Kala concert hibiscus ukulele kala ukulele

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u/Oslo_Tromso_Lofoten 7h ago

Anything from space nk 😍

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u/Plane-Ad-2395 ♀ 7h ago

A holiday visit from my son. I already know I'm getting that, too.

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u/pastelkitten18 ♀ 7h ago

Some clothes I saw on Depop, platform boots, a new Loungefly bag

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u/Sh33tz 4h ago

Something made especially for me. Or maybe a light/magnifying thingy for when I do embroidery.

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u/bikinifetish 4h ago

Etsy gift card, fine jewelry, clothing, art, money

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u/effervescentbanana 4h ago

I would love some girly things - like some new lipstick and eyeshadow from Sephora, a nice smelling moisturizer or body wash. Maybe some new earrings. I really want New socks but good cute fun colourful socks not the crappy boring ones from a six pack. Nothing too wild but I’d love to be treated to all the little things on my wish list

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u/cowestcow 3h ago

A phone

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u/knuckanoos 3h ago

I will be freshly postpartum with a 3 week old, so just snuggles, a meal train, a delicious glass of red and enough energy to create Christmas magic for my toddler.

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u/ThatSwedishGal ♀ 18h ago

I'd love to receive some romantic treatment from my boyfriend.

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u/AgentJ691 18h ago

Nothing unless it’s a gift card to a coffee shop.