What can I put on my birthday list?

I was made to do this under similar conditions.
I always put a couple of things on there that were out of the reach of anyone (for metaphysical reasons, rather than financial ones). And obscure things.

I put ‘kalliroscope’ on mine, with no explanation. It stayed on there for probably 15 years. Finally, my wife figured it out and made me one.

My advice, have fun with this list.

[edit] Oh! Conform to the price range, generally, but put the Maserati on there, just to poke them in the eye a bit. You never know, you might get it.

I struggle with this too. I was told that my Christmas list this year was “very poor.”

I always put shirts on the list. Consumables work—like wine, maybe. I put shotgun ammunition on my list once and received a case of 12-gauge shells two years in a row, so that turned out well.

My mom requires EXTENSIVE lists from both me and my boyfriend every year, so I know exactly what this is like! (She prints out packets that have various categories and questions on them… It feels like I am taking a test!)

Here are some ideas:
– What clothes/accessories do you need? Scarves, gloves, boots, shoes, cutesy underwear? (Be sure to specify size for the latter three.)
– What do you need for around the home? A new bathmat / towels / shower curtain? What about a painting for above the fireplace? Specify colors and themes that would work nicely with the relevant part of the home.
– Any books you’d like to read? What about a subscription to a specific magazine?
– Boardgames that you and your wife might like? (If you don’t have any in mind, request the game “In Other Words.” YOU TWO WILL LOVE IT!)
– Any make-up sets or perfumes?

Hope this helps!

@jasongarrett Yeah, my list was once described by my children as a ‘poopy-head list’. I was required to re-do it.

@girlofscience The magazine subscription is a good idea. I’m too cheap to buy People Mag, but love to read it.

Great Olive Oil or any other food/beverage things you love, but don’t buy for yourself.
A nice coffee maker.
Subscription to Harry and David’s Fruit of the month club.

You could be a real hero and suggest a favorite charity to donate to in your name. Charities are really hurting this year.

Have someone name a star after you!!!!!

Is National Geographic still doing that DNA mapping where you can find out how your family got from Africa to where ever you are now? I wanted to do that. It would be a fun gift. I think it was $100.00

Barnes and Noble gift cards.

Restaurant gift certificate – name the restaurant.

Movie tickets.

create an Amazon.com wish list

Jeez Louise, I never heard of anyone over the age of 8 making up gift lists. And to be pressured into it by family members is bizarre. How about
1. A $100 donation to Al Franken’s campaign
2. A copy of either Barack Obama’s or Sarah Palin’s book (whichever will pis them off more)
3. One hour a week volunteering in the local middle school.
4. Serving Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner at the local homeless shelter.
5. Take you to a foreign film in the nearest art theater,
6. Join you in a discussion group at a local mosque or synagogue (if you are Christians) or a Bible studies class (if you are not.
7. Invite a family from a women’s shelter to dinner.
8. Clean cages at the local animal shelter
9. A Maserati
10. A letter that says from now on you don’t have to make up a gimme, er..gift list.

kevbo privately said :
Hey dude,
I bought my girlfriend that brownie pan for Valentine’s Day. Holy fucking amazing brownies. Awesome recommendation.

http://www.bakersedge.com/index.html

If you like wine ask for a wine of the month club.

@johnpowell and kevbo On QVC they have slice solution brownie pan for half the price which gives 4 edges instead of 2

My brothers and I decided years ago to quit the gift giving. We dont exchange gifts but tell each other that since they liked what we go them last year so much, we got it for them again just in a different color!

If you really are uncomfortable making up a wishlist, consider this:
Request donations to your favorite charity in an amount (and make it like $10 higher than the wishlist limit, just for giggles).

I will tell you what will happen: Some people in the family will say “What a great idea!!!” and they’ll change theirs to the same sort of thing. Pretty soon the wishlist will turn into ‘Tell us your favorite charity and the familiy will collect donations and send to the charity in the name of the family’. Then other people in the family will eventually get disgruntled and try to make a rule that says “No charities”. Then there will be a big fight, which you don’t even need to participate in, and the whole thing will simply fade away.

This approach has a great advantage: 1) Charities benefit, for quite a while, and during a time when they really need the extra help. 2) Wishlists will never darken your door again.

See, you can be benificent and cynical at the same time.

How about a cake?
Kidding ha.
I am a big shoe person. I have soo many pairs of shoes. Buy shoes you’ll love them.

yea or a party

@90s_kid How big ARE your shoes?

I am a size 10?

there`s a dude in my class and he is obsessed with shoe`s. he is worse than any girl in our class. It`s pretty funny! ; P

Could you share what is already on your list?

@90s_kid not so big, how about your hands or nose?

@galileogirl Bad girl. Bad.

Augustlan, saying it in the nicest of ways: please just….don’t comment and stay out of it.
Now I am confused. :S

giggle

How about a certificate to get your car washed and detailed, athletic shoes, tickets to a game, your wife could make you a naughty coupon book to use.

@babirurtle36 I just got a new car. Good idea.

What is important.Bring lots of friends

You can always use a new pair of inline skates!

a cute painting, some cologne, massage-giftcard or whatever ,..

How about a book on gift giving? Come on… Does her family really not care to get to know you? Or are they simply too lazy to think?

So, here’s what you do…

Tell them you want cash only! If that offends them, tell them how offensive it is they don’t think enough of you to at least try and find you a gift.