Time to post your wish lists for the best Premo Christmas ever! You can find your "Secret" Santa list at the top of the posts. And for me - something you want, something you need, something handmade, and something to read (we'll put all the money into one "something to give", so you can put in your ideas here, too). And for an update on Stocking Stuffers - a $5 limit on those. So excited to be together and also to have our family picture made again!!
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Really looking forward to seeing everyone in December!
Want: Big flat-screen computer monitor for home office(27" or larger)
Need: Two-strap carry golf bag
Handmade: Dk red stiped wool tie (is this way off base?)
Read: The Best American Short Stories (2012)
Rereading mine and realize it looks like a list of demands. Intended it to be the start of a list. I'll add other ideas a day when I've a little more procrastination time at work.
WANT: Brown Boots (I haven't looked yet for a style… but will email you ideas later on)
NEED: Kats Camera Strap(if this particular strap isn't available, then any gender-neutral one will do!)
HANDMADE: Basic sewing class from Apparel Arts
READ: iTunes Gift Card
SECRET SANTA: Leather Bike Handle in Color: Honey / Size: Regular (need to order early, because I think they are on backorder)
GIVE: I was planning on having my give be to my church, and am still going to suggest it. We just hired our first pastoral staff member, and are splitting his salary with the national denomination (each paying $10k) and this was a huge risk financially for our church. I know the church staff, our lead pastor, and the elders would be so grateful for any amount of a donation!!! But this is just one idea to consider.
Okay, so maybe I got that wrong. I think it's something you want, something you need, something to wear and something to read. Then I added the handmade and something to give. I'm pretty limited on the handmade, since my hands are doing the making, so if you skip that one, no biggie. Just if you have something in particular you were thinking. (Or like kelsey, want to be taught the handmade). If you want to put more than one thing down, that's okay, too. I can choose.
Some other ideas...
Want
Lego Harry Potter games for Wii
Need
Home/yard tools (rake, show shovel, etc.)
Size XL sweatpants, Dick's Sporting Goods website has lots of options... prefer color other than black
Read
The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver
Handmade
Pocket squares
Secret Santa
TheTieBar.com gift certificate
Non-solid dress shirt from J. Crew or BR
Okay, so lets skip the little poem and just put some stuff down and I'll buy you four things. Sometimes what you want/need does fit with that. Okay. Sorry to keep changing this.
Ha! Lisa, that sounds good. Here are a few ideas of things I like as well as some things I think Evie would like.
*Brooke:
-some kind of milk frother machine
-a few hanging closet organizers (like ones that hold shoes or sweaters that hang on the closet rod) (or gift certificate to stores that sell those)
-gift certificate to Nadeau in Birmingham to get some furniture we still need
-white 8 X 10 picture frames (several that match)
-any pretty tops
-an UppaBaby cup holder for the stroller
- anything from my wishlist Pinboard on Pinterest.
Actually, sorry for being lazy, but ideas for Evie gifts can be found there too. :)
http://pinterest.com/rbpremo/wishlist/
I've been really wanting her to have some finger puppets. I think she'd love them!
See everybody soon. :)
Here are some ideas for me:
-Couch cover zinc grey color to hide the shame of all my spilled drinks
-Some brown boots kind of like these but not so ridiculously overpriced (not copying Kelsey)
-Non-iron dress shirts (that would go with multiple ties), ties, or most any clothes from J.Crew
-iTunes gift card to buy books (I'm really not copying Kelsey)
-dress socks
-golf clubs (mine got stolen)
-Korg AW2G Guitar Tuner
-Gum or mints
-chapstick
-flashlight
Want:
Nelson Cavo Pannier (Brown) (I love this, but it may be too expensive)
copper lift tickets (I can't wait to snowboard)
Bodum propane grill (Red)
Need:
Navy Bayswater Peacoat (S) (with Thinsulate)
Snow Peak umbrella
Bike tool
Wear:
solid cardigans or sweaters (M) (maybe Everlane or J Crew)
J Crew dress shirt (S) or field knit t's (M)
smart wool camping socks
Read:
iPad
Detail architecture magazine
itunes
Handmade:
Lunch bag like this
handkerchiefs
Give:
Epicenter. Our friend's non-profit is building a Habitat home for the Mendozas family. Check it out
Also, most things from REI or J-crew
Insead of the sewing class, I'm changing my handmade to a lunch wrapping cloth similar to this one.
If there was a "Smell" category, these candles seem quite manly:
Sydney Hale Sandalwood Candle
Sydney Hale Sea Salt Candle
If anyone is still in need of a present for me, here are a few ideas (except Mark, these are NOT for Mark. Don't just go out and buy everything on this list)
Rosebud Salve
Ring holder for at kitchen sink
camera strap
iphone 5 case
"Roots" cookbook from Chronicle
"Who Is This Man" by John Ortberg
Alabama Christmas Ornament
There were a couple more things, too. If I think of them, I post them.
So excited to see everyone!!
Here are a few items I've got my eye on:
-skinny cords (any color--my only pair are about to have a hole in the knee)
-camera battery charger (nikon d5000) (I've got two batteries but my chargers are broken)
-subscription to Whole Living
-anything from Madewell
-ikea giftcard
-cute fabric fat quarters
-patterned socks
-giftcard to Little Monkey Bizness
-a cardigan (any color but black--mine are getting holes/etc)
Also:
Justin's peanut butter cups
Altoids
WANT: a backpack from madewell. Film for my mini fuji disposable camera
NEED: winter flat lace up shoes
READ: The Liars Club by Mary Karr
Nom de Plume: A (Secret) History of Pseudonyms
by Ciuraru, Carmela
WEAR: midi rings from free people
cute socks to wear out of my short boots
My list:
want: a small ipod dock with alarm clock
my stippled prints framed, just cheap office wall type frames. manatee, wolf, rr locomotives. or just some of them
wear: khakis, J Crew "Essential Chino" the darkest khaki color. Unfortunately 38" X 32". the good news: I dropped down from a 42" waist!!! I guess the 42's were a little baggy. I am a husky boy!!
need: A beginner yoga class, and a lululemon yoga mat.
some tea, caffeine free, that would help me sleep.
coconut candy, or macaroons, something with some traditional toasted coconut.
a sheared beaver blanket, cultural gift since may g-grandfather was a poaching beaver trapper.
to read: the new Jason Bourne movie.
some eye glass cleaner & wipes.
a pair of smart wool socks, dress variety.
a michigan tech alumni (or doesn't have to say alumni) T-shirt, XL. Mine is worn out & has holes in it.
a few more things:
Khiel chapstick, or equivalent.
Trim fingernail clippers.
a starbucks coffee cup.
or you could surprise me with a small gift, just something unique, quaint or traditionally symbolic of my heritage.
these are just alot of choices, don't go and buy much because I really have everything I need.
Another thing I thought of is the Becky Higgins project life stuff. She just had a "Core life kit: baby edition" come out on amazon that looks pretty cool.
How is Dad's "to read" the new Jason Bourne movie? Subtitles?
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