Grandma Claus i am..!!!
By Rosekitty
@Rosekitty (19368)
San Marcos, Texas
November 16, 2015 12:18pm CST
I wanted to do something different this year and send all my grandkids a Christmas wish list for them to fill out and send back to me..
they needed to fill out 4 things...
One thing they Want..
One thing they Need..
One thing they will wear..
One thing they will read..
Most children never get anything in the snail mail anymore so i thought it would be something special for just them
Today i got back 5 letters..must have confused the mail person seeing" To Grandma Claus"..hahah
My 17 yr old Granddaughter wrote on different paper thanking me for the unique way of a wish list..and said i hope you like the item i made for you..she loves to crochet and knit for others.
4 more waiting on and then shopping i will go..
Hope all of you are doing something special with your loved ones too in your own unique way..whether it is kids, furbabies and neighbors or a stranger!
let us hear your unique way!
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17 responses
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
16 Nov 15
I wanted to do this too! lol
One thing they Want a paint by number set
One thing they Need: hiking/water proof so they can double as winter, boots
One thing they will wear.. fuzzy socks!
One thing they will read.. The Doctor Who series
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@Jessicalynnt ..the wants were from metal pokemon boxes, gift cards
the needs were almost the same as wear..jackets, mittens, gloves, hats, PJ's, winter clothes..17 yr old..knits and crochets so she wants plenty of yarn
and read was diary of frida kahlo the 17yr old, nursery rhymes and coloring books
yours was cute..i will adopt you!
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@Jessicalynnt I'm sure you are about my youngest daughter's age...30??..or maybe a crazy Aunt i can be like you said..hahah
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
17 Nov 15
@Rosekitty One can never have too many....hmmmn grandmas? Crazy aunts?
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Nov 15
@LadyDuck....wonderful and glad you are a heads start in shopping...Your mother is picky?...a spa treatment?..a nice flower plant?..a shopping trip?..a nice meal out?..
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
16 Nov 15
@Rosekitty No, she is not picky she is "old", she is 94, no spa treatment or shopping treat, she does not like to go out anymore. Last year I bought a nice sweater, gloves and a hat. I will go again with something warm she can wear in winter.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Nov 15
@LadyDuck Wow she has lived a nice old age..my Mom passed away 3 years ago and she would have been 92 if she was still here..cherish and adore yours!!
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
17 Nov 15
Those are great things to get for them! I tend to do the same thing with mine. They always get at least 1 outfit each and some books, and then some toys and whatever else. My daughter this year will be getting almost all clothing as that's what she wants and needs. My oldest will also be getting a lot of clothing as there's not much else to buy for him now that he's working and buying his own stuff.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@katsmeow1213..yes once they start working they are harder to buy for..so i usually give them Gift cards..
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
18 Nov 15
@katsmeow1213 I see your point....How about putting the Gift cards in boxes to fool the wee ones!
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
18 Nov 15
@Rosekitty Yes, but when they're still living at home and you're trying to keep the gifts relatively even between all the kids, gifts cards are hard as they're not presents that can be opened. I had a ton of ideas, like movie tickets, etc, but that falls into the same category as gift cards.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
16 Nov 15
I dont have kids or even grandchildren. But I want to buy someone on MyLot something. At this point, I am even unsure if my asking her to buy her a gift would be right, but I do wish from my heart to send in my gift.
I even dont know if my stating this here is correct or not. So if anyone is upset, sorry, I was being honest.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Nov 15
@thesids you are doing good so the extra you can do what you told me..I love it!
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Nov 15
@thesids anyone here in myLot would be thrilled to get a gift from you..you are one of the
kindest and sweetest friends to all..
kindest and sweetest friends to all..3 people like this
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
16 Nov 15
@Rosekitty I have saved my MyLot money and initially thought of buying cake for kids around (the orphanage run by the Church). But somewhere,by the grace of Lord, I am better today than what I was in 2008 and I feel that I can do this even without the money from MyLot as it is local affair.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
22 Nov 15
@inertia4 it sure does hep me knowing what they want and not just me wracking my mind what to get..
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
22 Nov 15
@inertia4 I loved doing it this way cause..1 it got both of us letters in the regular mailbox, 2 i found out what they wanted early and 3 some even wrote me letters back and thanked me for doing this...made my day!!
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@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
22 Nov 15
@Rosekitty I hear that. Although my son is good at telling what he wants. My daughter, well, she always says, I don't know. Not good. The hardest person for me to buy for is my father. He never seems to want anything.
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@sallypup (61101)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Nov 15
I found an Advent box. Its super cute. Its wooden and opens like a little cupboard. Inside are 24 boxes or cubby holes. Each box has a mini real tree ornament. This way Mom and I can count down the days to Christmas and she can get a handle on what day it is. Super fantastic all the way round. Now I need to figure out what we will hang the ornaments on since we don't use a fake tree and Dec. 1 is early for a real cut one.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Nov 15
@sallypup..oh i love this..I want it..I will stalk you till i get it..hahah..
That sounds so neat and i hope you figure out the tree thing soon..dec 1st is coming sooner than i want..
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Nov 15
@sallypup I am so jealous..Texas to washington will take me maybe 2 weeks to get there by foot..hahah
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@sallypup (61101)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Nov 15
@Rosekitty The little ornaments are each so pretty and cute. Hand blown. I hope they do not get broken. There is a little star for the top of the tree that is on the 24th day.
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@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
17 Nov 15
Sounds like a good way to make up a list.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
22 Nov 15
right now my only thoughts are how am I going to keep mylotting with this mouse actin up; too we ha ve not yet had thanksgiving and its too early plu s I have onlymy son and my best frient to gift and too mo ney for m e is very scarce else I would nust buy a new mouse. I love Chjristmas but right now Iver no fund so?
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
17 Nov 15
That's a great idea. I am already half done with my shopping only 5 left to buy for
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@jaboUK ..well you can do what many have done is send me your real address in a pm for a christmas card..
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@jaboUK offer is still there ...nice of you to do that
...nice of you to do that@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
17 Nov 15
@Rosekitty What I do about Christmas cards is to give the amount I would have spent on cards and postage to the Salvation Army. My friends and family know I do this, and they do still send me cards, but I don't expect any. You are very sweet with your offer though, thank you.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@simone10 .very fun and i need to check the mail..still looking for 4 more...it excites me too..hahah
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
19 Nov 15
@simone10 hahah ok..I'm having more fun shopping than they might be..I just wish i had more money for the yarn my 17 yr old granddaughter wants..Home spun here in Texas..but better than machine kind and triple the prices..
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
19 Nov 15
@Rosekitty I already know what I'm getting my grandkids or I would use your wish list. I'll have to remember it for next year.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@gudheart..yes so far it is a great way to excite them and me and they get what they want..
@Marilynda1225 (82798)
• United States
22 Nov 15
I should steal your idea. I've been asking my grandchildren what they want for Christmas and so far no replies. Maybe if they got something in the mail they would pay attention and actually thin about something they want. I hate waiting til the last minute to shop
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
22 Nov 15
@Marilynda1225..steal away.and it got me all great letters back in the mail and plenty of ideas..some were very specific which helped..i already got 2 books online and many clothing items..can you believe some wanted socks and undie..hahaha
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@cacay1 very much happy grandkids
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@much2say (55604)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Nov 15
That is a super cool idea! It's very practical - you won't have to scratch your head over what to get them and they will get exactly what they asked for. I wish my mother in law could be this creative - shhhhh - but she spends too much money on the worst things for the kids!! I've had to teach them to say thank you no matter what they get from her - ha ha. I haven't thought of anything creative for my kids - but I'm sure they'll be thrilled no matter what.
I've had to teach them to say thank you no matter what they get from her - ha ha. I haven't thought of anything creative for my kids - but I'm sure they'll be thrilled no matter what.1 person likes this
@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@much2say ..what can i say..I'm unique..hahaahahahahaha
too bad i wasn't your MIL.. we'd have fun..and yes my grands love getting what they asked for not what i want..
@briggsy326 (120)
• Glasgow, Scotland
16 Nov 15
That is a very special thing you have done indeed. Kudos. :)
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
16 Nov 15
@briggsy326..I think so too..it got them away from technology for maybe 10 min..hahah
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@wetnosedogs (1533)
• United States
17 Nov 15
Snail mail. I bet you made the postal person happy along with your grandkids.
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
17 Nov 15
@wetnosedogs you better believe it..7 letters i sent out and then sent in their letter an envelope and stamps so to make sure they mailed back to me..all with two stamps each..just to make sure of weight..yes they loved me and hope i get a thank you letter from post office..hahah sure i will..
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