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I love giving stuff, but often don't get a whole lot of stuff from other people. That works out well though as I can then buy what I want. :D

Got:

-- mp3 player w/portable speakers
-- A portable cell phone charger (which will come in handy as my phone sometimes loses charge very quickly -- doesn't happen often enough for me to want to get a new phone though)
-- cash :yes:
-- and I did buy the couple pair of Sennheiser headphones I've been wanting. They are fantastic!
-- I've been told a cd (or two -- that part wasn't clear) is on the way. Looking forward to that.

Gave:

-- Nintendo DS Lite
-- mosaic coaster making kit
-- glass glob magnet making kit
-- various paints, pencils, coloured pencils, drawing paper
-- 3 mannequins (for drawing)
-- iridescent pastel set, metallic paints, watercolour paper blocks
-- tote bag
-- baby book
-- kids crafts kits (paper flower making, glass glob painting, foam modeling stuff, paint you own bowls)
-- a couple of gift cards (probably will add one more to that total)
-- several cds. a couple signed and personalised
-- a portable, rechargeable power pack (works with AC and USB)
-- potato chips (my sister loves a certain brand, but they aren't sold where she lives. The company though will ship them. :) )
-- several fleece and down throws

Also as a gift to my brother I'm going to take (and pay for) Spunky Butt (the kitten) to the vet to get neutered. That will probably be in January though.
 
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GibsonGirl said:
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Santa (aka my parents) had similar ideas for me:
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Also:

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Chucks from my parents

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Purse from my cousin and his wife, rosary beads (made in Jerusalem) from my parents (we're not Catholic, I just wanted them!), perfume from my sister.

Also (not pictured), a teal and white striped sweater from my aunt, a "U2: The Complete Story" (unofficial :tongue: ) DVD, a tin of cookies & a $20 giftcard from my brother, and $60 cash from my grandmother.

And for early gifts, I got U2 Show from a friend a few days ago, as well as U2 By U2 and Sam's Town as really early presents from other friends a couple of months ago :wink:
 
My husband and I aren't having our Chistmas until the 29th (or 28th...I've forgotten which we've decided :reject: ), and mom is going to be sending a package at some point, but so far I've gotten:

three penguin tins
two penguin cloth napkins
two large penguin glasses
two small penguin classes
a penguin candle
a penguin hand towel
penguin slippers
a penguin pillow
a penguin with chocolate covered cashews inside
a hyacinth
penguin magnets
a bath confetti Christmas cracker
seven bottles of Mr Men and Little Miss bubble bath
Haribo
Jelly Bellies
a Stonehenge magnet
Jamie Oliver spice mill thingies
Jamie Oliver meat rubs
the Wagamama noodles cookbook
modeling clay
chocolate coins
a make-your-own Giacometti cat sculpture thing
a Guerrilla Girls 'erase discrimination' eraser
a kaleidoscope
an electric toothbrush
the Planet Earth book
a Gaudi calendar
glow in the dark stars
a hypotrochoid set
a wooden hand from the Tate Modern
seaweed peanut crackers
a clock
a HUGE box of Denby crockery (ramekins, plates, bowls, a serving platter, rice bowls, pasta bowls, baking dishes)
Blankets by Craig Thompson
Yeah, I Made It Myself: DIY Fashion for the Not Very Domestic Goddess
an animal bar
a Lindt chocolate reindeer
The Best of H.P. Lovecraft: Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre
The Librarian's Career Guidebook
The Nightmare Before Christmas DVD
Bare Escentuals makeup
a painting by my father-in-law
a bag from Australia designed by local artists
a £100 shopping spree, lunch, drinks, and a movie
a boxing kangaroo pen
£25 in John Lewis vouchers

and I bought my husband Guitar Hero II, so I'm sure I'll be playing that (and using the rest of his gifts).
 
Blue Room said:
I posted this in another thread already. This was one of my gifts this year. A local artist drew this and my parents had it framed.

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I have that exact picture, so I doubt a local artist did it :scratch:
 
I was truly spoiled ...

Bath/Spa products (from two different people
Cookbooks (from three different people)
Candle
Books (Freakonomics, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and U2 by U2)
PJs (from two different people)
A beautiful framed picture of my dog
Speaker dock for my iPod
New iTrip
Necklace from Tiffany & Co.
2 B&N Gift Cards
DVDs (ZooTV and The Devil Wears Prada)

I also gave many things:
Dog treats to the dogs in my family
Cordury jacket to my sister's boyfriend
Scarf/gloves and necklaces to my friends
Birch bark moose to a "friend"
Sweater, perfume and DVD to my aunt
Video games to my two young cousins
DVD and some sort of bath gel set from Bath & Body Works to another cousin
Cashmere seater and iTunes gift card to my sister
My sister and I gave our parents a family weekend getaway
Scrapbooking set for my office secret santa
Frame for my boss
 
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From Mr. BAW:
PlayStation 2
Sopranos and Family Guy games for PS2
iPod speakers
$250 gift certificate from my favorite salon
J'adore perfume
3 silver chains with various heart/star charms
2 silver star bracelets
MCR - Welcome to the Black Parade deluxe edition
silver train case

From Ricky:
silver & black bracelet
relaxation fountain

From Javier:
Talladega Nights DVD

From Daniel:
mall gift card

From Doozer:
Bay City Rollers Greatest Hits CD :lol: :heart:

From my sister:
Candles and candle holder

From Gram:
Borders gift card

From Mom & stepdad:
a wine basket w/various goodies
 
Gifts I got

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Fossil Trifold Front Pocket Wallet

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American Express Gift Cards worth $200 total

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'A German phrase a day' calendar

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The Killers' Hot Fuss. I only had a burned copy so far.

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The Beatles Biography by Bob Spitz

Also got a Geoffrey Beene sweater and a nice pair of navy blue winter gloves.

Gifts I gave

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Beautiful shots of Hawaii from the air

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Insiders Guide to 100 Best Resorts of the Caribbean

$100 gift contribution for my boss

EDIT: The House dvd set was actually a birthday gift. :shifty:

I got more than I gave. :reject:
 
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:ohmy: is that Beatles bio new? I've never seen that!!!! :shocked: looks amazing :love:
 
Liesje said:
ooo April I love the charm bracelet!

The Booty (I guess Marijke can count as a present to ourselves)
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Posh is eating the basket, Beckham's eating the plant, and Marijke's digging a hole through my sweater. :mad:

Thanks! I wore it all day yesterday, even with my tracksuit and robe. :D

Marijke in that pic, so :cute:!

Ok, my semi-complete list:

Work:
Swavarski crystal candle holder from the paralegal I work with
Starbucks gift card from my boss
Wreath from another boss

From friends:
Bath stuff
Martini change purse
Heart-shaped perfume flask
The Office Season 1 DVD
"Grow A Cat"

Family:
Retro Christmas towels
Wine bottle cheese slicer with a retro girl on it
Money
Christmas present decoration that lights up

From mom's boyfriend:
Red scarf w/ hood
Wine

From my Mom:
Wonder Woman tissue box
Bare Esscentuals makeup
money
U2 By U2
wine
charm bracelet she made herself
two other bracelets she made
iLuv speakers for the iPod
purple bathrobe
pj's
purple and black tracksuit
sweaters
socks
pink messenger bag
candy
two gift certificates for my salon
Target gift card
Various stocking goodies

Opening gifts from my Dad tomorrow, but yeah. Pretty good year overall. :)
 
Cheers for the info:wink: can't believe i haven't seen it! I'm actually almost at the end of the Zoo period in the U2byU2 book! :yes:
 
one4u2 said:


I have that exact picture, so I doubt a local artist did it :scratch:

:scratch: Well, he drew it from a real picture obviously so its possible you have the picture. I know where it came from and you can sit and watch the guy draw them out. So it is real, I can tell the difference between a picture, print and an actual drawing.
 
Blue Room said:


:scratch: Well, he drew it from a real picture obviously so its possible you have the picture. I know where it came from and you can sit and watch the guy draw them out. So it is real, I can tell the difference between a picture, print and an actual drawing.

Interesting, hmmm, Someone bought me that last year from a guy off the street in NY, maybe the artist just travels city to city because mine is a drawing as well :wink:
 
Blue Room said:


:scratch: Well, he drew it from a real picture obviously so its possible you have the picture. I know where it came from and you can sit and watch the guy draw them out. So it is real, I can tell the difference between a picture, print and an actual drawing.

:shifty: I have the exact same picture. I've seen it in malls in MN and when I've traveled to other states. Also, I've seen it on ebay countless times.
 
Liesje said:
ooo April I love the charm bracelet!

The Booty (I guess Marijke can count as a present to ourselves)
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Lies- I got "What is the What" by Dave Eggers, too. i can't wait to read it, as it's gotten great reviews and i loved 'Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius"... :up:

here's what else i got this year:

Video i-pod :drool:
Grey BO(RED) t-shirt from Gap (wanted the "Inspired" one, but i hate the color red!)
Stila lip gloss
Starbucks gift card
I-tunes gift card
Necklace
Bracelet
Leopard print earmuffs
Notecards
U2 oranament for my Xmas tree (from my roommate)

:wink:
 
I gave:

Omaha steak GC
Fortunoff GC
Sephora GC
Ski Diving GC
5 Starbucks GC
Petco GC
Pottery Barn GC
Movie GC
Crate & Barrel GC
Pet Smart Gift GC
American Girl GC
Hard Rock Cafe GC
Macys GC
Ornaments to go with GC's
9 teachers gifts (holiday decorations)
Fisher Price Hockey table
Barbie Vanity table/accessories
6 girls outfits
1 boy outfit
Velor track suit
2 blankets
2 candy towers for my haircutters
1 small candy tower for my nail place
1 bible
1 clock
1 cordoroy jacket
Chocolate lab mug, candle & ornament
1 baby coat
Pink hippo plush chair
4 small boxes of dog treats & 1 cat toy
Dog gifts

Plus all my kids stuff.

Plus my hubby who got:
an overcoat
Season 5 "24"
1 Beatles T shirt
1 Gap shirt
a Dad scrabble picture frame
socks

I think thats it! :yikes:
 
*Ally* said:


Lies- I got "What is the What" by Dave Eggers, too. i can't wait to read it, as it's gotten great reviews and i loved 'Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius"... :up:

Sweet! I didn't know anything about it, but my mom seriously reads about one book a day so I trust her taste. She said the other one in that pic is about a traveling children's hospital (on a ship) during the rapture, or something like that. It sounded weird, but interesting. Usually I read trashy murder/suspense novels I get for $1 at B&N, so I love getting *good* books as gifts. I noticed someone got Freakonomics and someone got David Sedaris books - funny stuff!
 
I received ...

Gift Cards (each were $100 Denominations) ::

Barnes & Noble
Wal-Mart / Sam's Club
K-Mart / Sears Essentials
Outback Steakhouse
Olive Garden
Red Lobster
Bath and Body Works

and (2) $150 Gift Cards to Best Buy.

I made out like a 'bandit' as usual !! :applaud:
But, I gave alot too with the gifts I gave to my family as well ... so I guess it was almost an even exchange. :wink:

I gave ...

my folks ...

A new Digital Camera
A Home Entertainment System (TV with DVD Combo and speakers)

my 1 brother and 2 sisters ...

clothes (jeans, dress pants, sweaters, blouses, shirts, and winter coats)
2 bottles of wine each ... (Beringer PVS and Gancia Asti Spumante)
 
I actually got a lot of stuff. Kinda funny that people ask me for a list but then no one goes by the list. lol. My engagement ring was my gift this year, so most of this is from family and friends.

what I got:

-Alias season 5 DVD
-The Little Mermaid DVD
-U218 cd/dvd edition
-Our Lady Peace greatest hits CD
-Old Navy gift card from Ken
-Jamba Juice gift card
-2 Starbucks gift cards and a red cup and saucer from there too, from Ken
-Target gift card
-2 ornaments (one angel and one star) from my mom and stepdad
-2 Winnie the Pooh/Tigger glasses
-$$
-vanilla candle
-6 Pacifica votive candles :drool:
-some chocolate scented spray and lip gloss from Sephora
-2 wedding "tips" books. lol
-Winnie the Pooh Christmas house/figurine set. love it!
-Bath and Body Works Vanilla Noel shower gel and shimmer puff
-socks
-photo album of my nieces
-a tiny snowman ornament with my name on it

gifts for the both of us:

-iTrip yay!!!
-numerous restaurant gift cards
-more wedding books
-a cute "we're engaged" Christmas 2006 ornament
-lots of chocolate

what I gave:

-Macgyver season 3 DVD for my mom
-Origins stuff for my sister
-Family Guy for my brother in law
-Davinci Code for another brother in law
-Home Depot card for yet another brother in law
-candles, some shampoo and something else for my sister
-Bath and Body Works stuff for another sister and also a friend at work
-Dora the Explorer bag/purse for niece
-homemade bracelet and little change purse for another niece
-Chicago sweatshirt for my nephew
-Simpsons, Northern Exposure, Pirates of the Caribbean 2 DVDS, White Sox gift card, boxers for my fiance
-Disney ornament and cookie jar for one of his aunts
-a dvd/vcr combo and Bones season 1 DVD for his mom

yeah it was great month and a half for my Mastercard bill.
:|
 
Blue Room said:
I posted this in another thread already. This was one of my gifts this year. A local artist drew this and my parents had it framed.

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I have this photo on a U2 pillow case I got on eBay.


Lies! That Ted Devine dvd is really good, I have that movie!

Susanp-maybe I could swing a stop in Scotland too! That would be fun!


:applaud: to Everyone for great booty!
 
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