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Writing Christmas list... questions.

I have a ton of things, and I mean a TON that I would love to recieve. Problem is that I don't know what to include on the different lists I'm suppposed to send out. I have to give a list to my Mom (for our intermediate family gathering), one to Her sister, My Aunt B (for the person who will have my name in the drawing), My BF's Mom (for their ENTIRE side of the family because everyone does something for every.single.person), yet another list will go to my BF himself for our house (and I don't know whether I should make it about the house or Me?)... Ugh Sorry about the giant run-on sentence...Besides those I have to give my Dad, Grandma, and auntie A all ideas of what I "need"... So what do I do???

I want to tell everyone the same important things that I really want (to up the chances that I might get them) but I am terrible at returning and exchanging things.. I also despise GCs because they feel so impersonal.. I get awesome gifts for people because I put alot of thought into what they want and need, so I  just don't know what to tell the people that don't spend any time with me, it's just awkward.

Thanks and I hope someone can make some sense of that.

Re: Writing Christmas list... questions.

  • I know exactly what you mean! This will be mine and DH's 10th Christmas together so I feel like I finally have the Christmas lists down to a science. I do not duplicate items because like you I am terrible about returning them. I make one list for my parents, one for my Granny, one for DH and one for DH's mom. I put stuff on each list that ranges in price. It reminds me of when we registered. I will put a few items on each list under $25, a few from $25 - $50 and one $50 -$100. Just remember not every list needs to have 20 things on them. Just a list of 5 items or so is really all you need. I hope this helps :)
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  • Make one big list, maybe break it out by things you need vs want, for you vs for the house, and give it to everyone. Let them coordinate.
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  • why don't you make an Amazon Wishlist? you can add things from any site, and I think things come off once they've been purchased so they don't get bought twice.
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  • i just split up the items and give them to the two ppl i give lists to.

    dh actually makes a list on google docs and has a 'bought' column next to it. he shares that list w/everyone and then they just have to 'x' off the item when they buy it so others don't also buy it. HTH

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  • *Rolls eyes* Hey little troll don't you have anything better to do?
  • Well, that's the Christmas Spirit! Yes
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    Well, that's the Christmas Spirit! Yes

    After all, it's better to receive than give!

  • I'm a troll for conversation with those that want it. I am not on the nest to pester you, why the negativity? I am asking how to handle an issue I've been failing at for the last few years... Jeeesh! And obviously, I'm not the only person in this situation. I am more than excited to show for the 50+ people I have on my list, I love to give when I've been blessed.

    Happy Holidays!

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