I would just make a list of items that I would like and leave it up to her to decide how much she is willing to spend. However, I would try to keep my list to items under $50. If she wants to spend more, she can get multiple items…

I personally think it’s rude to ask people what they want for Christmas. People should know you well enough to think of a good gift if they want to give one. I never know how much a person is really willing to spend, so it’s hard to decide on which gift to mention. I’d say, “Well…. if you insist, I suppose I could use a new sweater or a coffee pot.” I’d never say, “Well, I have my eye on this white gold and emerald necklace at Jarred’s.” Keep it cheap.