Cheesehead and I were discussing the difficulties of coming up with a viable wish list for the holidays. Once you get to be of a certain age and have a professional career, this gets more difficut because, if you're anything like me, if you see something you want that is reasonably priced you just buy it. The items that we don't just purchase are generally out of the dollar range for those buying gifts for us, but, we aren't really ready to embrace that phase where you get a sweater or a tie or maybe a new socket wrench for Christmas. Here are a few ideas for a grown up wish list:
1. Airline gift certificate - Air travel ain't getting any cheaper, so asking friends and loved ones for airline dollars can help bridge that gap for your February Caribbean adventure from 'no chance in hell' to 'I think I can make this work.' I mean sure if they want to get you a full-value ticket, great, but any value helps defer the cost and gives you value that lasts beyond Christmas morning.
2. Car repairs - I know, not the most exciting thing in the world, but if you have a car, chances are there is something you've been putting off paying for at the shop. Ask for that new set of tires, transmission fluid flush, or air conditioning repair. It'll be a load off your mind and your wallet to get that stuff done. Don't have a car? Ask for zipcar bucks.
3. Luggage - Another item for the 'things I'd rather not spend money on' column. I tend to opt for the $40 target special on my luggage, and then wonder why it never seems to last. Ask for a good piece or set of luggage that will hold up as you spend your airline gift certificate you also got...
4. Expensive dinner for 2 - this is in the price range for many people's holiday gifts, but isn't something most of us splurge on ourselves that often. Ask for a $200 gift certificate to one of the area's nicer restaurants and make an evening of it.
5. A massage - a really good massage can be had for under $100, and for many, is just what is needed after spending the holiday's with their family.
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