Is this the same?

[Guest]

I think a kitchen appliance is a nice present for somebody that likes cooking or baking. I wouldn't be pleased with a set of pans, a mop or any kind of kitchen basic as a gift, but I would be very happy with a new gadget. So would DH.

But if he doesn't want it as a present, then I think you should just get it for the house.

[JudgeJ26]

My previous Xmas presents have included a garden shed, an oven, a chest freezer, a fridge freezer, a microwave and this year my eldest daughter has bought me a kettle. They're all gifts I have asked for though.

[Scaramouche]

I would agree - an expensive mop 😂 but I can see the comparison.

Something like that OH and I would normally get in a sale, but never as a present.

[Guest]

If I really, really wanted that then it would be acceptable as a Christmas present.

When you're buying what you want throughout the year by the time Christmas comes it's a struggle to think of things.

[Anne]

My youngest DD asked for a carpet shampooer one year for her present

[JudyC]

Maybe not quite the same as it's way more expensive than a mop, but it's more like something we'd buy for ourselves but not call it a Christmas present to either of us. I wanted a Ninja blender and my Mum had got us that, but that's different being from my Mum.

[sparklegirl]

If its any help the special edition red one is £150 on ninja website directly just now. Also go via Topcashback and get 11.55% cashback and its a pretty good deal. We just got ours on Saturday and its really good. have made burgers, steaks and even pigs in blankets so far and we really love it.
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Perhaps the red colour will make it feel more Christmassy :-)

[sam_b]

I see all sides on this —-the older I get the more I appreciate practical, useful presents rather than novelty ones or well meaning ones that miss the mark (alcohol, perfume that isn’t my taste, toiletries that aren’t the brand I use, jewellery that I wouldn’t have chosen as a preference etc) ...

But this is a house gift and one that you both reap the benefits of ... so why not get this between you as a treat and reduce the amount you spend on individual things?
DH and I have just spent over £1000 on huge digital picture frames for the living room ... so we are just spending £100 each on personal gifts to each other.

That said, one year DH bought me a bright red KitchenAid and I love it!

[Taffy1959]

Well I’m getting my Christmas present today
My car has gone for for a service and MOT which DH will pay for and I’m happy with that

[Col&Ali]

Originally Posted by Taffy1959

Well I’m getting my Christmas present today
My car has gone for for a service and MOT which DH will pay for and I’m happy with that

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Far too romantic 😂