Sandi852 Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 A job! I got laid off in August after 14 years. I've been on 6 interviews for 2 jobs and been the second choice for both. Grrrrr......I feel your pain but there is hope. DH was laid off in August and started a new job in September so there is hope. We were in a complete panic. I feel your pain about the 14 years. . .I was laid off after 12 years and DH after 13. I know its awful. . .hang in there.
allshoppedout Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Seriously what would help most--is to win the lottery--I mean not 20 million-etc...JUST 500 or $1000 would truly help us have a nice Christmas. Not much $ this year. Had some unexpected bigger expenses..... I'd really like the 8 qt. hard anodized pasta pot from Rachel Ray........ and Floor seats to a KEITH Urban concert A new friend for my 15 year old (not joking) he could use one....and a video game or 2....not sure what he wants. My 11 yr old to do better in his school.....and a netbook for him to use... DH--> a truck bed tool box thing..
Elmck Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I would want lots of things ( I don't need really and probably won't get) but here are a few. New Laptop Chanel #5 A gym membership A cake decorating class
SuggaD Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I want either a Kindle or Sony E-reader, and will buy it for myself. :-)
fluffkin79 Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I'm being greedy this year. I want either a bed frame or a LCD TV. I do all the shopping, so I'm thinking my chances are pretty good.
catzone2001 Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I want Voltron Volume 7 and 8 DVDS. Go-Lion Volume 3 DVD. Samsung Impression Cell phone. That's it.
jbdinos Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I want a colts snuggie for watching football on lazy sunday afternoons :) wouldn't mind having a red one to keep in my van for the school football games too.... Other than that I really don't know of anything I really want.... so I told DH to just surprise me this year.... I love surprises the best :)
DramaQueenLucy Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Weekly maid service!I am with you :) Just for fun.... A kindle ( I have wanted one since they came out...too much money for me)
RBWilliams Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I'm mainly in need of a new laptop with window 7 already on it. However, I recently saw that Barnes and Nobles is releasing its own e-reader called Nook, which will be release Nov 30. However, they are taking pre-orders at $260. Yeah, I know expensive. However, it allows sharing of e-books and has many other features over Kindle. I've been eyeing the Kindle for a while and I just have not gotten it. I'm a big B&N fan and I like the idea of being able to connect on it, while at B&N. I also want an Ipod touch. Laptop B&N Nook e-reader Ipod touch B&B items pajamas Will have to see what I'll end up getting.
ilikefree Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 I'm with everyone else who wants their kids and dh to get along. My boys are 16, 10 and 50 (dh). As if it isn't bad enough when the 16 and 10 year olds fight all the time, it's just 10x worse when dh joins in! I have a laptop computer on my list, but it's highly doubtful I'll get it since we just had to replace our 10 year old refrigerator. Aren't they supposed to last longer than that?! Our stove is over 25 years old (dh had that before we even met!) and that thing won't die no matter what I do to it!!! I'd also like a new digital camera, a Brita or Pur water pitcher, a new shower caddy that isn't rusted and a new chair mat for my computer chair.
jerica388 Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Okay, this sounds a little kooky but I want a clarinet. I played clarinet in junior high and high school, and still played during college. The clarinet was purchased from a family friend and when her daughter decided to play she asked if she could buy it back from me. She wanted her daughter to play the same one she played. I totally understood, and sold it back to her for the same price she charged me all those years ago. It was a beautiful wooden Selmer clarinet and I still miss it. I would like my DH to get me one. For me its just as much about the fond memories as it is about playing it. I just can't see spending the money on myself but if it was a Christmas gift...
eve Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 i don't need anything..... but my wishlist.........lol......... well not likely to happen finish my first AA (so close, ill have the first in feb.) labtop would be nice digital camera couldn't hurt credits on my paperback book swap club account new p.j.'s are always nice (might get this one) amazon gc's are always nice
nick_jenni_jocelyn Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 I really want the matching band for the other side of my wedding set. DH won't even go and look at it with me, even with me telling him they have layaway, lol. I would love a DVD camcorder.
tjarena Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 I want a new washer and dryer. A camera lens for my camera. A new TV. A new car. A total kitchen and bathroom makeover. Am I being too greedy?:)
angied64084 Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 I'd like a nintendo ds for myself but honestly would not be bothered if I didn't get a thing. I got my big wants through out the entire year this year (some out of necessity), washer/dryer, dvd camcorder and a wii.
lcplwinkerswife Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 i already purchased what i wanted my hubby to get me... a coach purse :) ive been bugging him for 2 years now for it... but im being nice and not using it till Christmas...
samisma Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 money is really tight for us this year due to work & health stuff: for me:i want a christmas tree to put things underan Eagles snuggie (or Flyers)a GC to either walmart or safeway (groceries!) for dd:a bike with training wheels (12 inch?)a bathrobe or kids snuggie everything else i luckily purchased for dd when we were doing well financially so she'll be spoiled by mom and santa claus. it's just those last two things, which i know she really wants.. i think she wants the bathrobe more than anything else actually. and i want to be able to give her a traditional christmas breakfast - with scrapple and eggs and cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit. i'd really settle for just the christmas tree though.
AuntieJul Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Gift cards so I can go shopping... and I would totally go for a Kindle or another electronic reader if only I knew I could get books from my library downloaded onto it for free! Does anyone know how/if that works? Or do you have to always buy books to read them on the reader?
nikkilugi Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Gift cards so I can go shopping... and I would totally go for a Kindle or another electronic reader if only I knew I could get books from my library downloaded onto it for free! Does anyone know how/if that works? Or do you have to always buy books to read them on the reader?Amazon has some free books for the Kindle. They are usually promotional offerings. There is also a website called feedbooks.com that offer free books as well. I know there are some libraries out there that offer e-book downloads. I don't think they will work with the Kindle because of the formatting, however there is a service that Amazon offers that converts files into Kindle format but I'm not sure how that would work with a library service download. I LOVE my Kindle though. I was a book buyer anyway so this isn't much of a change for me except that I find that with on demand purchasing and downloading with the wireless service I could spend A LOT buying more books as I finish one - I force myself to pace myself.
eve Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Amazon has some free books for the Kindle. They are usually promotional offerings. There is also a website called feedbooks.com that offer free books as well. I know there are some libraries out there that offer e-book downloads. I don't think they will work with the Kindle because of the formatting, however there is a service that Amazon offers that converts files into Kindle format but I'm not sure how that would work with a library service download. I LOVE my Kindle though. I was a book buyer anyway so this isn't much of a change for me except that I find that with on demand purchasing and downloading with the wireless service I could spend A LOT buying more books as I finish one - I force myself to pace myself.off topic.... but are you a member of paperbook swap? it has saved me a bundle.
nikkilugi Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 off topic.... but are you a member of paperbook swap? it has saved me a bundle.No I'm not. I should definitely look into that, although now I'm not buying any current paperbacks since I have the Kindle. I just bought the new Janet Evanovich hardback at a garage sale and I felt like a traitor to my Kindle, LOL. I guess because I paid so dang much for it I don't want to buy any more physical books :) I do still have a TON of books that I need to get rid of.
mgmckny Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Okay, this sounds a little kooky but I want a clarinet. I played clarinet in junior high and high school, and still played during college. The clarinet was purchased from a family friend and when her daughter decided to play she asked if she could buy it back from me. She wanted her daughter to play the same one she played. I totally understood, and sold it back to her for the same price she charged me all those years ago. It was a beautiful wooden Selmer clarinet and I still miss it. I would like my DH to get me one. For me its just as much about the fond memories as it is about playing it. I just can't see spending the money on myself but if it was a Christmas gift...I don't think it's kooky. I've always wanted a bassoon. I played in high school and never could afford one, had to use a school instrument. One day I'm going to get one, even though I'll probably have to relearn it (it's been a long long time...).
cinnamon16201 Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 A full priced, or even decent priced, signed contract for the house we are trying to sell. That's the only thing that I really want this year.
dawnelise0004 Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 I'm "asking" for the following - of course I don't expect to get all of it but have to put some variety in there so I don't exactly what I'm getting till Christmas morning: Paula Dean Cookware Set (w/ the copper bottoms) Pink Ipod Nano Camcorder Yankee Candle candles (various scents) Pink Snuggie Nintendo DS Bundle (the lime green one w/ the cooking thing) Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer Duke Blue Devils Purse & Wallet (the strap broke on mine this year and need a replacement) Misc. DVDs New Bedding Set & Pillows
dealluvr Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) Okay, this sounds a little kooky but I want a clarinet. I played clarinet in junior high and high school, and still played during college. The clarinet was purchased from a family friend and when her daughter decided to play she asked if she could buy it back from me. She wanted her daughter to play the same one she played. I totally understood, and sold it back to her for the same price she charged me all those years ago. It was a beautiful wooden Selmer clarinet and I still miss it. I would like my DH to get me one. For me its just as much about the fond memories as it is about playing it. I just can't see spending the money on myself but if it was a Christmas gift...there is a selmer clarinet in elkhart ind for $95 1 for $50 in ft wayne these are on craigslist Edited October 30, 2009 by dealluvr add
starbeck96 Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 All I want for Christmas is for my husbnad's work to pick up just a little bit. I also hope to be able to get my kids at least a few things that they want...and to see their happy faces.. My boys (11) are old enough to understand, and my little girl is only 3 so if there is not too much under the tree it will be ok... My husband is self employed in construction, and we live in a small town, so things are very tight here. But that's ok, I look at it like this...Everyday that I can spend with my family is a good day.
micnic Posted October 30, 2009 Posted October 30, 2009 I started college late and will be finished in December, that's my Christmas - my college diploma. Hopefully I can find a job afterwards.
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