what's on your christmas list?

I know it's the season to shop for others but I can't help wanting to
set out a list for myself! Here goes....
Scott Barnes lip slicks and lip pencils–– assortment
Annick Goutal Creme splendide cleanser and scrub (available in Jan
2006)
Pop cosmetics eye cakes–– aqua eyes, blue eyes compact, peaches and
party kit
Pixi Beauty serum
YSL holiday gold compact
Px custom made lipgloss and lipstick
and now on to treatments...
Fotofacial rejuvenation
teeth cleaned/bleached
hair extensions (will have to wait until my hair grows at least an
inch)
botox
pedicure
Can't wait until these things happen!!

I suspect the main things I'll get (given past precedent) are
genealogical books and Best Buy gift cards.
Knowing that it's impossible to order anything for the family, but
they enjoy the stuff I think of: this year, it's going to be pictures
of the Farm:
http://sneakers.pair.com/roots/addons/gif/farm.gif
for those who grew up there, Target gift cards for the ones who can
think of everything to buy but haven't bought it yet (my nephews,
mainly), and Savings Bonds for the little ones (read: still–in–school
niece and upcoming grandnephew). As I remember, one of my nephews
cashed the whole stack in for a pretty good down payment on a car.
They understood they were for when they got big; anyway, Christopher
told me he had enough toys in the first place. I always annoyed Mom by
saying "Christopher has more farm machinery than Pop and it's in
better shape." <grin/duck>
Pop used to be hard to buy for, but I invariably thought of good
surprises: one year, a tractor history book; another, a book of
artwork of the Santa Fe Railway.
It helps if you own stock and you visit the company stores... when I
owned Morton, I had them send Mom a set of Morton Salt Girl coffee
mugs. They also have John Deere iced tea glasses.
PS: Unless they have a sense of humor, avoid sending the chocolate
caskets on the Batesville Casket Company Web site. (Yes, a real
purchasable prodcut.)

I had the peaches kit and gave it to the kid.. she managed to drop it
( OH NO!!) and it was shattered. The colors were gorgeous.. sheer, soft
and very wearable. Very lovely on someone who wants very subdued color
or is very fair.
I have the brown eyes palette and it's GORGEOUS. definitely worth
buying
I want a ton of SB's stuff
Stevie

Mine:
An industrial sized H2O handcream
Gift Cards for Club Monaco/Lululemon/Banana/Holt Renfrew
Palm Tungsten
EL Idealist
Votivo Red Currant Candle
Philosophy Jump Starters kit
Shiny beads and baubles
Spa gift certificates
melanie

I never ask for much because I buy too much for myself but the short
list is
bubble bath with lots of bubbles
Cranes notecards
a decent pen
toaster oven
warm pjs and slippers
large pump bottle of Kiehls cream de Corps
the Gucci flora print bag in black but that is a real longshot...the
toaster oven is a safe bet
Audrey

I am part of a group of women with whom I do a secret–santa exchange.
We supply a list of three "wish" items. This year I wanted to ask that
my "gifter" make a donation to a favorite charity. I was thinking to
list three, because the "sensibilities" of the group runs the gamut. I
though Planned Parenthood, Heifer International and A Soldier's WIsh.
So, is this sort of tacky, and does it deprive the person of the fun of
shopping for something? Should I stick to the usual format?
NM

"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I'm sure others may differ, but I would stick to the usual format. I think
it would put a damper on other's fun.
Smokey