Registering....what do you put on your list, when you have everything?

FI and I have been living with each other for 3 years. We have just about everything we need. I am not interested in china or crystal. Other than the waffle maker I've been eyeing, there's not much else I can put on a registry without looking greedy since everyone knows I have everything. What to do?
PS - I had a housewarming party 3 years ago and everyone and that's where I racked up on everything.

Re: Registering....what do you put on your list, when you have everything?

I'm in the same boat! Register for new stuff...stuff that you won't use everyday..special occassion stuff...fancy dishes. new bedroom sheets, quilt.
fancy glasses...and u can never have enuff towels!

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Linens is what I did. We can get rid of the old his, mine, ours & have nice, new, fresh sheets & towels. Although, so far people purchased all the OTHER stuff I put on the registry!!!! LOL!!

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i have no idea. That is why I only have 3 things on my registry currently.

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linens/ holiday stuff sounds like a great idea.

There are also unconventional registries such as electronics stories, outdoor sports/camping supplies. You can also register for a honeymoon. Or just stuff you'll need. Filters for your air cleaner, bags for your vacuum, bath sets. You cna be origina. and if they don't like anyting on the list, they'll just give you cash.

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what about monogrammed towels...or a monogrammed blanket

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some travel agents allow your guests to make contributions towards your honeymoon....I know Liberty TRavel does....I think this is a great idea for people who have everything. Instead of saying you are registered at Fortunoffs you can say you are registered at Liberyt Travel.

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We thought we were in the same boat, but spent hours registering yesterday. Even though we realize that we don't need china and silverware right now, one day we'll use it. Think Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas, etc. We debated as to whether we wanted to register for it, but the reality is that in a few years when we will need it - we're not going to want to blow $2000 on a full china set. It will seem unimportant. So we're registering for it now. But I agree with everyone else, get new stuff.

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We are in the same boat so we are not registering for much.. And I dont want any fancy dinnerware b/c we have no where to put it and would hardly ever use it. We are going to register for nice stuff we wouldnt really spend the extra $$ on ourselves.. a cappuchino maker, really nice bedding set, nice set of new glasses, maybe some nice lenox or mikasa frames for our wedding pictures, stuff like that. - think about upgrading. When we move in we got a cheapy toaster as a gift.. after only a year it already looks so beat up... A nice new one with the rotiserie (sp?) thing would be nice!

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You can register for your honymoon or they even have soething where people can contribute a house pament or soemthing like that.

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I hate sharing this, because I know a lot of brides are paying a lot of money for their honeymoons, but my dad is giving me two weeks of his timeshare so I just have to figure out where I want to go. I was thinking about bedsheets, but I didnt want to put anything fancy down. A friend of mine is getting married soon and I was flabberghasted (sp) that she put DKNY sheets on her registry. IMO that's just over the top.

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Same here! We have been living together for 3 years too and have lots of things. I registered for new stuff, like pots, dishes, china, crystal, new towels, bed linens, new toaster, things like that..

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I would register for things that you wouldnt buy yourself but love. An example, If there is a Lenox or Waterford set that you wont buy yourself - register for it.

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Linens, holiday china, luggage, electronics.

You don't really *have* to register.

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Oh, I didnt even think of that. I desperately need new pots and pans. Thanks guys!!

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deluxe towels and bedding... something youll always need and want new ones of..

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What about a theme- for cookbooks and gagets, outside- like furniture or bbq, sexy nightys, bathroom & shower gels, wine? You can also register at Home Depot for tools and stuff- if you plan on renovating.

Message edited 2/19/2004 1:31:32 PM.

Re: Registering....what do you put on your list, when you have everything?

register for things you wouldnt think to get yourself. things that you wanted and just didnt want to spend the money on

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wow! Must be nice to already have everything! Im jealous, Dh and I have lived together two already and we dont have SH%^%!!! I know couples have registered at stores like eastern Mountain sports for things if ya like to camp and hike, Im sure there are similar stores, maybe hobbies that you have, some travel agents have honeymoon registries ..hope this helps

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Me and my FI bought a house together 3 years ago also. We are going to register for a new comforter set and new bathroom sets. We never got good dishes so we'll do that too. You can always use new tupperwear, pots and utensils. Take a walk around the store...i'm sure you'll see alot.

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Ha Ha!! Same situation here! We registered for china and knives. I already told my BMs that I would like to have a lingerie shower. My honeymoon is going to be about 3 weeks long so I need a new outfit for each nite!

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Same boat here too- as some of you might recall from the other day what i registered for already- and if you dont remember- I am sorry but not getting into it again

I am also going to register for a handful of things liek towels, sheets, comforter, glasses, a good mixer....

Re: Registering....what do you put on your list, when you have everything?

We "up-graded". Nicer towels, 4 slice toaster, kitchen aide mixer, stuff like that.