Comments on: Strugging to Create a Christmas Wish List

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 05:28:00 +0000

@juice -- Actually I have been thinking about asking for one or two luxury items. The problem is I'm so frugal by nature that I have trouble asking others to splurge on even the smallest items.

@retire@40 -- Here is a link to some of the things I asked for last year.

By: retire-at-40

retire-at-40 — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:35:00 +0000

I think you’re opening few sentences are exactly what I feel too. I just don’t want anything more at the moment but still people insist on buying things for me, things which, frankly, I don’t actually need – if I needed them, I’d have bought them already.

I think I might do what you said last year and ask for experiences. That sounds like a winner to me.

By: Juice

Juice — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:58:00 +0000

You are very blessed to have trouble making a list. I think that is fantastic! Other things you might want to consider include some exotic ingredients (saffron, truffle oil, funky ethnic foods) or more-pricey “staples.” This year I put some expensive hair care products and make up on my list. It is stuff I’ll definitely use and appreciate. 🙂

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:06:00 +0000

@sara -- Last year I asked for a bunch of experience related gifts like hockey tickets, movie tickets, gift certificates for dinner, etc. That's a great way to let others give gifts without filling the house with clutter!

@ashley -- As a kid I wanted everything. My list only started shrinking in the last 10 or 15 years.

@cindy -- Thanks of the heads up on the typos!

By: Cindy Brick

Cindy Brick — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:49:00 +0000

You mean medi-TA-tion books, right? (Or a new career beckons!)

I enjoy your blog so much — it’s my regular stop each day I’m online. Thanks, and keep on writing!

By: Ashley @ Wide Open Wallet

Ashley @ Wide Open Wallet — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:38:00 +0000

I’m like you… I have such a hard time thinking of material things I want. Ever since I was a kid I’ve just been impossible to buy for.

By: sara l

sara l — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:41:00 +0000

It sounds like you came up with a good list of things that will work with your lifestyle and your family's desire to buy you things.

You could also make a list of experieinces you'd like. These can range from free (spring picnic) to pricey (going to see your favorite artist).