bobyn
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Post by bobyn on Apr 18, 2024 9:47:59 GMT -6
With less than one month until Mother's Day here in the US, I'm starting to put together a list of ideas for DH. He's anti-gift card and often needs specific direction, so I thought I'd put feelers out here too!
What are you hoping to get and/or directly asking for this year?
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Post by angelashly on Apr 18, 2024 9:49:35 GMT -6
My birthday party will be the day before so I’m asking for my hair to be done and a day off 😂
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sweetp
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Post by sweetp on Apr 18, 2024 10:03:27 GMT -6
I usually ask my kids to prep my garden for planting (weed, work in compost, etc.) and I always ask H to have my car detailed after the gross muddiness of winter.
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Post by potatocakes on Apr 18, 2024 10:15:20 GMT -6
My birthday party will be the day before so I’m asking for my hair to be done and a day off 😂 Same for me, so I will ask to not have to do party clean up!
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Post by sweptaway on Apr 18, 2024 11:00:55 GMT -6
I usually get plants for my garden. We don't do big gifts-I like to spend the day outside, usually a hike, and then H cooks whatever I want (he usually cooks anyway) I have some xmas gift ideas saved on my phone: Calamityware for the kitchen: calamityware.com Mail order murder mystery City wide scavenger hunt day A Moonbeam flora subscription from Tyler Thrasher (or his other art but $$$) tylerthrasher.com/shop/monthly-moonbeam-clubI like experience stuff, usually.
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Post by ponyhairs on Apr 18, 2024 11:25:23 GMT -6
I usually get plants for my garden. We don't do big gifts-I like to spend the day outside, usually a hike, and then H cooks whatever I want (he usually cooks anyway) I have some xmas gift ideas saved on my phone: Calamityware for the kitchen: calamityware.com Mail order murder mystery City wide scavenger hunt day A Moonbeam flora subscription from Tyler Thrasher (or his other art but $$$) tylerthrasher.com/shop/monthly-moonbeam-clubI like experience stuff, usually. My goodness, I need this bunch of flowers in my life . How many feet photos do you suppose I need to sell to make that a reality?
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tinyjoys
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Post by tinyjoys on Apr 18, 2024 13:08:13 GMT -6
I think my husband got me a kindle paper white. We’re installing a pool this summer and I generally read in an iPad, but since it’s a pain in the sun & I’ve been using the library so much & it’s generally through kindle, he researched what would be best.
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kbw
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Post by kbw on Apr 18, 2024 15:43:50 GMT -6
Honestly I’d just like for one day where my kids weren’t jerks to each other and I just give up. For me that would be better than any physical gift right now.
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elle
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Post by elle on Apr 18, 2024 16:01:12 GMT -6
I usually get plants for my garden. We don't do big gifts-I like to spend the day outside, usually a hike, and then H cooks whatever I want (he usually cooks anyway) I have some xmas gift ideas saved on my phone: Calamityware for the kitchen: calamityware.com Mail order murder mystery City wide scavenger hunt day A Moonbeam flora subscription from Tyler Thrasher (or his other art but $$$) tylerthrasher.com/shop/monthly-moonbeam-clubI like experience stuff, usually. I love calamityware! I have their Kitchen Witch collection and love it so much.
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elle
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Post by elle on Apr 18, 2024 16:04:01 GMT -6
Honestly I’d just like for one day where my kids weren’t jerks to each other and I just give up. For me that would be better than any physical gift right now. I feel you. All I want is to be left alone. 😅 I think my request is to be left (mostly) alone on Saturday and then we'll do something nice together on actual Mother's Day.
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soiree
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Post by soiree on Apr 18, 2024 16:04:36 GMT -6
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Post by sweptaway on Apr 18, 2024 16:07:12 GMT -6
I usually get plants for my garden. We don't do big gifts-I like to spend the day outside, usually a hike, and then H cooks whatever I want (he usually cooks anyway) I have some xmas gift ideas saved on my phone: Calamityware for the kitchen: calamityware.com Mail order murder mystery City wide scavenger hunt day A Moonbeam flora subscription from Tyler Thrasher (or his other art but $$$) tylerthrasher.com/shop/monthly-moonbeam-clubI like experience stuff, usually. My goodness, I need this bunch of flowers in my life . How many feet photos do you suppose I need to sell to make that a reality? Isn't his stuff beautiful??
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Post by sweptaway on Apr 18, 2024 16:23:53 GMT -6
I usually get plants for my garden. We don't do big gifts-I like to spend the day outside, usually a hike, and then H cooks whatever I want (he usually cooks anyway) I have some xmas gift ideas saved on my phone: Calamityware for the kitchen: calamityware.com Mail order murder mystery City wide scavenger hunt day A Moonbeam flora subscription from Tyler Thrasher (or his other art but $$$) tylerthrasher.com/shop/monthly-moonbeam-clubI like experience stuff, usually. I love calamityware! I have their Kitchen Witch collection and love it so much. That's what's on my wish list!
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elle
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Post by elle on Apr 18, 2024 16:31:27 GMT -6
I love calamityware! I have their Kitchen Witch collection and love it so much. That's what's on my wish list! You have fantastic taste. 😉
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Post by coconutbacon on Apr 18, 2024 20:08:01 GMT -6
My sister LOVES this coffee maker. (I’m dedicated Chemex user myself, but I know that’s not for everyone.) The Moccamaster has also turned her previously non-coffee drinking husband into a coffee drinker as well. We got one for my parents for Christmas, and I can attest that it’s pretty easy to use and makes good coffee.
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adelbert
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Post by adelbert on Apr 19, 2024 0:23:38 GMT -6
We have a moccamaster and really like it. It's great for normal filter coffee. If you like drinks with milk we have a Saeco fully automatic espresso machine and love that. Although I think the version we have unfortunately isn't sold in the States they have lots of different ones.
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mathrun
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Post by mathrun on Apr 19, 2024 6:31:58 GMT -6
I asked for a new coffee mug since the one I’ve had since college broke a week ago. ☹️
I think I also want to research mixing bowl sets, and ask for that. Mine are a mismatched set that is partly hand-me-downs from MIL and partly cheapies I bought when we got married.
Maybe a fun outing to do with the kids. I’ve been trying to convince DH to get tix to watch the Olympic qualifier for track & field, but he’s not biting. (We live nowhere near Oregon. So I get it, but it sure would be fun to watch.)
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gingy
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Post by gingy on Apr 19, 2024 8:02:18 GMT -6
I've asked for years for a professional deep clean of the house. I never got it at the old house, maybe this one will be a winner. We will host SD's graduation party two weeks later, so that might be incentive for DH.
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tinyjoys
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Post by tinyjoys on Apr 19, 2024 8:05:51 GMT -6
It *should* be done Mother's Day weekend, but we aren't opening until HOPEFULLY Memorial Day weekend, but Michigan, so that's all up to Mother Nature.
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soiree
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Post by soiree on Apr 19, 2024 8:14:30 GMT -6
We have a moccamaster and really like it. It's great for normal filter coffee. If you like drinks with milk we have a Saeco fully automatic espresso machine and love that. Although I think the version we have unfortunately isn't sold in the States they have lots of different ones. Oh yay, I'm excited to read the good reviews! Is it steamy? Our coffee maker sits under our cabinets. I pull our current coffee maker out to brew, and bth I'll probably pull this one out too... but it would be nice if it was okay to stay under our cabinets. We both drink our coffee black so this should be good!
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Post by lucilleaustero on Apr 19, 2024 8:45:55 GMT -6
I'm easy. I want new LLBean slippers and high tea at a Gold Coast Arboretum.
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Post by jorkzy on Apr 19, 2024 8:51:59 GMT -6
I’ve only ever gotten whatever the kids made at daycare/school, and the last couple years they made me breakfast too, which was great.
This year, we are doing a trail running race together, which should be fun! Big kids are doing a 3km course, though could prob do the 7k version with me, and DS2 is doing a little kids’ 1km version. Super cute. Then we’ll go for brunch after.
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on Apr 19, 2024 9:58:19 GMT -6
Typically for Mother's Day I receive hanging baskets or patio planters but DD is attempting to grow flowers in her new greenhouse so I'm thinking they'll go a different route this year. We'll probably gift my mom plants and MIL a gift card for her favorite salon. I've asked for, but don't expect to receive, a gas fire pit like this one from Costco. DH seems to appreciate an Amazon wish list at Christmas so I keep it going all year. Here are a few of my wish list items: Book Shaped Ceramic Vases Reading nook throw pillow covers
Mixing bowls with lids
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Post by sweptaway on Apr 19, 2024 10:05:40 GMT -6
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on Apr 19, 2024 10:09:32 GMT -6
I thought it would be the perfect addition to my bookshelves!
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Post by STP on Apr 19, 2024 11:10:07 GMT -6
I want brunch where I can have two bloody Mary’s, and I want to not cook/do laundry.
Mother’s Day, like NYE and Valentines, is perfectly calibrated for resentments and disappointment.
I’m keeping it simple. If I want a present, I’ll buy it for myself.
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Post by bearfootzcontinued on Apr 19, 2024 11:29:41 GMT -6
I want brunch where I can have two bloody Mary’s, and I want to not cook/do laundry. Mother’s Day, like NYE and Valentines, is perfectly calibrated for resentments and disappointment. I’m keeping it simple. If I want a present, I’ll buy it for myself. I was just thinking I should check with the SIL's and make reservations for brunch that day because otherwise it turns last minute or MIL ends up hosting something.
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AmyG
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Post by AmyG on Apr 19, 2024 20:00:10 GMT -6
I may end up with a new vacuum or robot vacuum since dh has proceeded to kill both of them this week. want a box of good wine so I can have my small glass (about 4oz) that I can handle with all my pill. and after reading the friday thread I want a deep whole body massage and peanut butter pretzels. I need some new long shorts/capris. I'll send my mom a card and call her. I'm making no promises of going to see her since traveling long ways in the car makes my leg numb for 2 days.
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klw
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Post by klw on Apr 21, 2024 6:46:25 GMT -6
I fell in love with a Michael Kors bag while shopping at the outlets a few weeks ago, but walked out without buying it. I've thought about it a few times. So last week, I found it online and decided to order it for myself. Told my H that it was a Mother's Day gift to myself. I'm not really into brands, and NEVER splurge on myself. Heck, I don't even know the last time I bought new clothes for me.
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