Okay, well, we don't have a lot of money this year, and I would be fine if it came to be that my mom couldn't afford to get anything for Christmas, because I've always been the "it's not the presents it's the family" one, but she wants to know what I want. The thing is, there's nothing that comes out and screams at me. So, what should I ask for? (Definitly not a gift card, I don't like asking for those)
2007-11-23 10:50:25 · 19 answers · asked by Rachel 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Why not ask for something she could do for you?
E.g. Clean your room. Do your chores for a week.
A day at a museum, art gallery, beach, forest. Just the two of you.
Does she do any craft or sew? Paint you a picture. Bake you a batch of those delicious cookies that you don't have to share.
Some I.O.U. cards. eg 3 'get out of being grounded' free cards. 3 You're forgiven cards. 3 You don't have to cook tonight cards. 3 I'll do your chore cards etc
Paint your cupboard.
Mend/fix your (something)
Teach you to (something she can do)
Some things to buy:
Something she will need to buy you anyway for school or life
Candles
A t-shirt
Pretty boxes to put your treasures in
Gel pens
Diary
Note paper
Have a look in one of the cheapie dollar shops and see what you would like.
Can she save it for your birthday and get you a doubly good present then?
When my daughter was young we were very poor. We had a tradition that gifts were something made, something found or something done for. These gifts were more special than anything that was ever bought for me. I especially loved the 'slave for a week card' when she was 5. We only ate baked beans etc that week but the memories of my little waitress with her tray and apron and the daisy in a glass on the table.. That's priceless.
2007-11-23 11:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
World Peace?
OK, how about a McDonald's gift certificate pack - I know you do not want a gift card, but you were also ready to take nothing, so a gift card to a food place means you can use this to cover some cash for the family by getting your own food, right?
2007-11-23 18:53:44 · answer #2 · answered by Amy R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about just asking for a happy family time together as for a present something that wont break the bank! its all over and done with in a day ! far too much fuss is made out of xmas it totally irritates me
2007-11-23 18:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by emma p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about doing or going somewhere you both like and just bond? Christmas gifts need not be material things all the time.
2007-11-23 18:58:53 · answer #4 · answered by Yvette E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really thoughtful of you to consider the cash and your Mom's feelings. How about movie tickets for the two of you to see something together? They aren't that expensive and it would give the two of you some quality time.
2007-11-23 18:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by aputerlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that you like surprises - If you tell her what you want you would know what you are getting and that would ruin the whole surprise thing!!
That way your mom would choose for you as usual.
2007-11-23 18:56:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bible. That way it wouldn't break your mothers bank and you could find the true meaning of christmas. Plus it would make you a better person and occupy your spare time for the rest of your life. BLESS YOU MY DEAR.
2007-11-23 18:56:10 · answer #7 · answered by Jimbob 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i feel the best thing is to ask for is love no doubt and it will always come back 3 times fold
2007-11-23 18:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by michelle m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about going to a movie or out to dinner with your mom?
2007-11-23 18:52:31 · answer #9 · answered by catsangel777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe a Jimi Hendrix cd?
seriously, ask mom to give you a watch that belonged to grandma
2007-11-23 18:54:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋