I've noticed some other bloggers out in bloggy-land doing this recently so I figured I'd hop on the bandwagon and post about my favorite Christmas gifts of 2010. Some of these are things I already have, and some are things I would love to have. But if you're looking for suggestions for gifts for someone in the 25-32 demographic, specifically female, more specifically a mom, then I think I have some good suggestions for you. So here we go, in no particular order.
Okay, so I know some of you are going to think this is a cop out, but let me assure you IT IS NOT. I know body washes and lotions may be thought of as generic gifts, but I swear to you, I could be given a case load of this stuff and die happy. My co-worker, Alyson, gave me the whole stress relief line gift set for my birthday and this is BY FAR my most favorite product. LOVE IT.
Okay, so many not EVERY typical 29 year old Mama would enjoy this gift, but this one's definitely on my list. Thank you Arizona Cardinals for giving him up, cause let me tell ya, we LOVE this guy in Baltimore! I'm due for a new jersey, and it's just icing on the cake that his number (81) is also my birthday year. :)
I know, I know, so predictable right? I kinda hate that this item is so expected, but I'll be honest, I am probably the LAST person to put a Coach purse on a Christmas wish list. Not because I don't like Coach, but because I just can't support spending so much money on a PURSE. (Somewhere my friend Amanda weeps for me...) I'm sorry, purses just aren't my thing. Back before babies, my "thing" was shoes. Heels, to be specific, but never purses. So why put a nearly $300 purse on my list? Well, cause I like it. And I have the matching wallet, courtesy of Brian, last Mother's Day. I'll be honest, I have exactly TWO Coach bags..one is a diaper bag and the other one my Dad gave me for my birthday....4 and a half years ago. So I suppose it's time for a new one...and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this silver Mia Signature Lurex Carryall. But the realist in me would never spend that much money. I'm just too cheap thrifty.
My boss actually gave me this as my gift (a little early) this year. Not only is Starbucks VIA coffee DELICIOUS as far as instant coffee goes, but this tumbler is so handy, and you can actually fit 6 VIA packets into the clear plastic slots, and that's just cute. One of my New Year's resolutions is going to be stop spending so much dang money at Starbucks every week--and I plan on doing this by limiting my weekly grande-half-caf-non-fat-with-whipped-mocha's to a monthly treat and enjoying beverages made by ME in my cute new tumbler instead.
Ummm...do I need to even explain this one? I was a kid when New Kids on the Block exploded and a teenager when the Back Street Boys hit the scene. The only thing that would make this better would be if it was N*SYNKOTBSB. This concert is like a dream come true for 99.9% of women my age!!!! AND they are coming to my area on June 3rd...less than 3 weeks before my 30th bday. This gift could easily double as a Christmas gift and a birthday gift....I'm just sayin'....
Yeah, this one will never happen, as I'm stuck with Verizon indefinitely and due to complications with my plan I'm stuck with a dinosaur of a phone..but that's another story. In a perfect world I'd have an iPhone, with all of its fun apps that I hear everyone talking about all the time. I'm certain I would almost never get any work done at work if I DID have one of these fun gadgets, so it's probably best that I don't. But if I COULD get a new phone, it would be the iPhone. Or at least a phone that had some sort of internet access...
Honestly, any combination of the above would be fantastic. This is the probably the number one thing I dream about the most--a day of pampering. Or a half day. Or an hour. When you are a busy mom there's no greater gift than a tiny shred of relaxation. Seriously, this could be my only gift for every birthday and Christmas for the rest of my life and I would be happy. LOVE IT.
#2 Gift cards!
I know, I know, another cop out gift, but what can I say? I love them! Especially when they're from my favorite places like the Gap, Victoria's Secret, and yes even Target! I love gifts cards. End of story. No one should ever, EVER feel lame for purchasing these for someone else, cause I think they're the best gift ever. Case and point? Today Sadie and I spent half the day at the mall and brought home tons of new goodies bought with gifts cards I haven't used over this past year. Glorious, I tell you, glorious.
What do you mean "it's not in the budget this year?" :) What can I say, a girl can dream, right? For a fun, relaxing vacation this would be my numero uno destination. And ONE DAY (as God is my witness!) I will get there! :)
I should also add that the only REAL thing I asked for, I already got, thanks to my wonderful mother, who's not only awesome, but also cannot keep a secret or a surprise. And that was an external hard drive. So now I can use my laptop without fear that one day all of my precious videos and pictures of Sadira will vanish into an oblivion. Honestly, any of the things on this list would be fun to get, but I already have everything I need right here under my roof. ♥
3 comments:
OMG. I totally want NKOTSBS tix too!!! I looked at the Atlanta prices and the nosebleed section cheapies were $83 apiece?! When they first came out, I think front row tix ran like $50!
I love the grey coach purse! If you ever want to sell it or know where I can get one, please let me know! Thanks :) remal8@sbcglobal.net
Skin day spas and treatments has become more of a necessity for some, what with the level of stress and anxieties our mind and bodies have to deal with every day. It's good to know that pampering yourself is among your top four favorite things to do in your free time. Thanks for sharing your list!
Lilia Valle @ La Fleur Day Spa
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