I have heard a lot over the last few weeks about what not to get your wife for Christmas. I have to totally disagree with every single one of them.
Two Christmases ago I asked for and received a Dyson vacuum. Something I would never get myself. Last year I was giving stuff to make my garden successful, hoses, lye and the like.
This is the kind of stuff I want for Christmas. I do not wear jewelry except my wedding band. I go nowhere that a journey pendant would be needed to go with my outfit.
I am not saying that jewelry is not a good gift to receive but I think that propagating that is the only thing wives want needs to be addressed. I live on a farm. Money is tight. What are new diamond earrings really going to do for me?
Leave your thoughts on this.
Blessings,
Mar
6 comments:
I would love to get a Dyson. Do you like it? They cost some $$$$!!!
I think if your heart desires a vacuum, then it is an appropriate gift. If that is not what your heart desires, well then, you will be disappointed with it. A few years ago, I asked for things like a cast iron skillet, a can opener, things I needed, things I wanted, but never seemed to have enough money to buy, but appreciated them when given them. On the other hand, I like getting jewelry and my husband likes buying it, so all is well there. But sometimes I feel guilty, if money is tight and he was a little extravagant in his giving. But at the same time, this is what makes him happy, so I accept out of love for him. Seriously, I'm not being sarcastic here.
I prefer my Bissel Healthy Home vac. However, I have to say that if there is something I really need, I don't have to wait for Christmas or Birthday to get it. If it is something I want that might make my life easier (but I don't really need it) then I will list it as a gift request. See, new bathroom sink on my list.
The right gift says, "I know you", to the person you give it to. For someone to get you what is blatently "not you" would be saying the opposite.
Speaking of Christmas, will the LTW Academy be taking any field trips to Georgia?
Mar, keep up the great work on the blogs! It's like dropping in for a short visit with you. It means so much to those of us who miss your daily routine!
May God shine His face upon you today while you bask in the glory of His love. ~Your other mother and friend and sister in Christ, me
Amen, sista! I'm all about the practical stuff. Last year, my brother-in-law installed new shelving (the white wire kind you often see in closets)all around the ceiling of my garage. Give me storage--give me paradise!! It was the best gift ever, and he didn't even spend any money on it because someone was throwing them away!
I'm right there with you. I'm hoping for a new vacuum this year. I got mine for my birthday 11 years ago just before L was born. I receive household items with glee as I enjoy using something rather than letting that money go to waste on my shelf.
My husband and I are into extremely romantic gifts. For example, our recent anniversary gifts have included a lawn mower, a gun safe, having the piano tuned, get my drift. If it's something you wouldn't have done for yourself but you would like it, it's a great gift. This year, I didn't have anything specific on my Christmas wish list so rather than get something I didn't want, I didn't get anything. That was fine with me, we'll save the money and get something when I do want something. My husband has tried to buy me jewelry in the past but usually has me look at it first to make sure I like it. I have always said it was pretty but I don't need it or want to spend the money on it.
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