Now that Turkey Day is behind us, it’s time to look forward seriously to the holiday shopping season.
Starting with Black Friday.
Only, not this Dummy, because I don’t hit the sales on Black Friday.
I love saving money as much as the next shopaholic, but I sorta hate people in mass quantities.
I’ve found that the 25% savings on an item I don’t need is really just not worth having to stand behind annoying check-writing-I-don’t-want-that-do-you-think-I-can-get-it-in-green-the-sign-said-$12.99 evil human at 5 am in the morning.
I went one year though, just to prove it.
I wound up buying stuff I didn’t even want because it was on SALE!
Super, duper, lowest-price-of-the-season-we’re-basically-giving-it-to-you-it’s-so-cheap-and-it-would-be-a-crime-to-pass-it-up SALE!
I didn’t get any gifts The Dudes actually wanted.
I didn’t get anything Dumb Dad actually wanted.
But, I got the experience.
And, now I’m over it.
I wait for Cyber Monday (which is acutally my most favorite shopping day of the year because I can do it in my sweats while #1 & #2 are at school and #3 is sucking down a chocolate milk on the couch with Dora) and then I buy things people I like really want: video games, electronics (we bought our big screen one year on Cyber Monday), and the like.
Point is, I’m not going to give you a rundown of sales at big box stores or a giveaway from a huge toy seller.
I’m not even going to waste time telling you what other bloggers are giving away or promoting on their sites because, frankly, I don’t care am too lazy to find out.
But, I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas!
Already Oprah did it, and since I’m pretty much the low budget, WAY younger, blogging rockstar version of her (don’t ask, just believe) I figure it’s time you know what Dumb Mom’s favorite things are this holiday season.
Favorite things people I know in real life can actually afford to buy me favorite things that is…
Dumb Mom’s Holiday List of Awesomeness: A Gift Receiver’s Guide
Mom Awesome: I went to a private sales event just last week at Ultra Diamonds. It was blogging related and they mentioned something about snacks and a free gift and I was so there. I pretty much did it just for that because that’s just how I roll. But, in my early morning stupor, I actually found something that Dumb Dad better get me for Christmas or so help me I LOVE! It’s a Bulova watch and it is adorable. I have been without a watch for over a year now (the one Dumb Dad bought me when I was 20 finally broke) and it’s about time he replaced it!
Work Awesome: I’ve had just about enough of the computer from hell ruining my life on a daily basis. So, I figure it’s time DM got a new one. And, if it can be loaded with the newest verison of Photoshop along with Bit Defender anti-virus software, that would be smashing! Oh, and a netbook sidekick would be awesome too. My HP is such a little biotch these days. And, something smaller to haul around would be nice too.
Kitchen Awesome: I am boycotting cooking until I get a new skillet. I just can not cook another meal in the one I have. I know we’ve been together since college and I want to feel all sentimental about it, but I can’t because it’s too busy sucking and ruining all of my otherwise perfect meals. I’ve been eating bacon bits and omelet chunks for the past six years, thanks to the completely missing non-stick surface of my current cookware and I’m just over it. I like this one because it’s big. And orange. ORange is fun! Just like Rachel Ray. She seems fun.
Workout Awesome: I’m a Blackberry girl, so I’m not asking for an iphone. I just want a simple ipod nano that will allow me to be cussed out by Eminem when I run (mine is crap and will only play for about 8 minutes before reverting back to the death battery face). I would ask for an ipad but I think I’d look pretty silly going on a run with my ipad in hand!
Shutter Awesome: Not a holiday goes by that I don’t ask for something photography related. I am obsessed. I honestly love it even more than blogging and it’s not just because I make a whole heck of a lot more money doing it. Actually, it is mostly because of that, but also it’s the smiles. I love catching other people’s smiles and proving to them how beautiful they are. It’s sort my thing. So I want this fun lens to up the awesome on my photos.
Just Plain Awesome: Are there people who don’t need more of this? It’s the orthodontist. Seriously. I blame him.
Dude Awesome: The only thing that really matters; that the entire Dumb Family is together and happy and healthy and safe for another year.
That, and my watch.
Happy shopping brave people.
I’ll be shooting an 80th birthday party today while you are shoving down old ladies at Kohl’s. But, don’t even try to beat me to the Amazon checkout on Monday. I will fight you.
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You are so my people. I hate people in mass quantities too. You will not catch me anywhere near a mall on Black Friday. I’d rather gouge my eyes out. Cyber Monday is where it’s at. I’m all about shopping in my pajamas too. I can peruse for as long as I want without being pushed by crazy deal-seekers or being nagged by the kids to hurry up.
Good luck with your Christmas wish list! Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving.
Your Dudes are pretty freaking awesome.
Also, so is money, cooking gadgets and anything Apple.
I put the Lens Baby Muse on my list for this year, as well as the Canon 50mm fixed lens. I told the hubby he didn’t have to get me either (since I know I’m getting other awesome gifts), but my bday is in 2 months, so I expect one or the other for my bday.
An 80th bday party? Sounds like FUN.
I went to a Black Friday sale once, too. I went when the sun was up, though, so does it even count? And I did not have to hurt anybody to get the BOGO legos from Toy R Us that were the only thing amazing enough to make me brave the crowds. I really don’t like the idea of the crowds and rushing around to get the deals and such. I’ll happily join you at Amazon on Monday.
I never know what I want. My family gets so mad at me.
I’m not into being trampled by people looking to save $10 on a blender either…
good list…and hope your shoot went well! An 80th birthday, how fun!
Stopping in from SITS to say hi!
People act like animals on Black Friday. I stay home, too. This is a handy list. And it is sort of comforting to know other people are wishing for ordinary stuff for ordinary reasons.
Love the watch you picked out. My watch looks a ton like it, but it’s a different brand.
Maybe I should boycott cooking too. Better think of a good reason stat.
I need to find a good lens for my camera so I can take better pictures.
Speaking of which, I need you to take my family picture. That can be arranged, right? 
I agree with you on Black Friday. With me, it’s sorta like coupons. I’m gonna buy all this STUFF that nobody needs! Seriously…my grocery bill is always higher when I’m clipping coupons…
Your dude’s are so cute. My first time reading, very funny and I’ll be back!