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Geez. This thread makes me not want to give anything to anyone, ever.
Honestly, I'm happy to receive whatever anyone wants to give me, whether it's a gift card, a homemade potholder or perfume I'll never wear. It really IS the thought that counts, and even taking the time to run into Starbucks for a gift card is thoughtful.
I've received many items that I've put straight in the Rummage Sale pile, but I was still grateful to get them.
Exactly!
Most people here seem like big Scrooges. My MIL gets me awful gifts every year but I'm still appreciative that she takes the time to think of me and to buy/make something for me. I may never use it but I can say that at least say she tried.
Exactly! Most people here seem like big Scrooges. My MIL gets me awful gifts every year but I'm still appreciative that she takes the time to think of me and to buy/make something for me. I may never use it but I can say that at least say she tried.
It is the thought that counts.
Don't assume everyone in the whole world celebrates the December 25 holiday. For many like myself it means nothing. That is why I do not participate in the gift giving.
The one thing I really hope I don't get is storage ottomans from my MIL. The only reason I'm specifically worried about getting them is that I mentioned wanting some floor poufs for one of our bedrooms and she brought those up. Since that conversation though, I got a really awesome deal on a bench that was perfect for the room. So, if she gets me something then I'll have to return it and I don't want her to think I didn't like them or something. I just got such an awesome deal on the bench that there's no way I'm sending it back.
Generally, I don't like getting decorative stuff for the house that much because I enjoy finding that stuff myself. Also, my MIL doesn't really have the same style as me and what she picks for our house is tough to fit in. I want to display what she gives us when possible and then feel guilty when I don't.
I am sort of hard to buy for; things I need for my hobbies are very specific, so much so that I usually have to include part numbers and such. I'm happy with gift cards and other more generic gifts though. I always appreciate the thought, too.
We give small gifts for Christmas. Saturday is. St. Nicolas and we will hVe friends over. A pretty box for every couple - cuddle blankets for the ladies which are (hopefully!) close to their personality and fancy flashlights for the men. Family and friends will get small things - theme PJs, ties, ... BTW SO need all into,king packages so I am running out of tie ideas (the wilder the better).
Why so negative? Christmas is a time to share and give. Enjoy it.
When a person gives you a gift with no thought involved? As some posters say, people know they don't like things like scented candles and they still get them? That is the giver trying to feel good about themselves. They are not really giving you a gift.
in my case, they just forget or do not pay attention. I know one individual is in la-la land most of the time.
Got one gift for my birthday that filled three things I dislike - paula deen, candle, pumpkin scent!
perfume/lotion gift sets , slippers and underwear (yes I did have a sister in law who bought all the female members of the family underwear , tacky ) glad she is gone I must say .
Now THAT'S tacky
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Originally Posted by phonelady61
mittens and hats I don't need any more ...NO more coffee mugs either I have tons ,No pots and pans BIL sent those to everyone , every years tacky again . No food gifts please either . No pets I don't need any more I have plenty .wow I just realized how difficult it must be to buy for me so I will hope to get gift cards so I can go and get what I want end of story .
Anything that proclaims that I'm a wine lover, or that has any pictures of wine glasses or grapes.
I do like wine. But I like DRINKING it.
I don't need coasters, magnets, bags, t-shirts, or signs to hang in my home that say I like wine. Shoot, if you want to recognize my liking for wine, just buy me wine. I don't want anyone buying me expensive wine. People might spend 20-30 dollars on some crappy wine-lover's swag, when I'd be perfectly happy if they spent $10 on an actual bottle of wine.
No gifts period, my house is cluttered enough already. Well maybe food, but still.
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