The list of unwanted gifts

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A wooden snowman MIL “found at craft fair.” Except she left the manufacturer’s sticker on it and it’s a mass produced tchotchke sold in places like Michaels.

Someone still could have been selling it at a craft fair. WTF is wrong with you to use quotes like she's some horrible liar. And so what if she did get it at Michael's? Maybe she forgot where she got it. I don't blame you for not wanting it but for turning someone's attempt to be nice to you with a gift into an insult.

Triggered much? Guess you’re the one pawning off store bought stuff as homemade at Thanksgiving.

[Anonymous]

If you think candles and salt and socks are useless, and will throw them away, I'm really worried about you people.

The only useless gifts I receive are decorative things ou put around the house, and one my friends loves this stuff so I give it to her.

[Anonymous]

A satin pillowcase. Who uses a satin pillowcase?

We already have silk ones.

[Anonymous]

My extended family has a big gathering and we really did not any unwanted gifts this year. Instead we concentrated on hanging out, eating good takeouts and taking group photos. We had a blast.
- We did a secret Santa for our extended family using an online app and we had modest dollar amount limits.
- We chose our own gifts under the agreed upon price point. I had nothing special I wanted so I listed every single thing that I normally use and would not mind getting extras of - my lotions, serums, makeup brushes, creams, shampoo, clothing, food items etc. on my list.
- Wanting cash only gift was an acceptable option.
- All gifts were from Amazon and we had to include a link to the product on our wishlist.
- No wrapping paper or gift bags. We had to cover the Amazon packaging the gifts came in with our own creative art work. People were gluing and tying all kinds of leaves, twigs, feathers, beads, toys, cartoon strips, collage and scraps of wrapping paper on the Amazon boxes and it was really a lot of fun.

Our Kids - Generous cash gifts.

Teachers - Gift cards from Amazon.

Cleaning lady - Generous cash tip and a chocolate box that someone gifted us.

Hostess gifts - Wine bottles.

$ is King!

[Anonymous]

Two years in a row MIL gave weird pajama sets I'd never wear (this year they looked like a santa costume). Year before was ugly orthopedic clogs.

[Anonymous]

My husband gave me a custom family name sign. The problem is its grammatically incorrect. Our last name ends in s and he didn't make it plural. So the sign says (for example) "The Jones" instead of "The Joneses" or "The Jones Family" I don't honestly know what to do with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Two years in a row MIL gave weird pajama sets I'd never wear (this year they looked like a santa costume). Year before was ugly orthopedic clogs.

This sounds like a new hilarious tradition in the making - can you regift these to friends or family as birthday gag gifts?

[Anonymous]

Candles, fuzzy socks, kitchen items I didn't request. I appreciate the thought but I don't have room and won't use them. A couple were given with bizarre explanations, like a pitcher to mix my yogurt in: what?

Oil and vinegar! Yes we use it but not even close to the quantities received.

Tea ... this was from DH and I am trying to figure out how to gently ask for an exchange. I love tea, but not the kind he got.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband gave me a custom family name sign. The problem is its grammatically incorrect. Our last name ends in s and he didn't make it plural. So the sign says (for example) "The Jones" instead of "The Joneses" or "The Jones Family" I don't honestly know what to do with it.

Oof, that's hard.
If you otherwise like it, this might be one where you quietly buy a replacement and he won't notice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A satin pillowcase. Who uses a satin pillowcase?

We already have silk ones.

I use them: machine washable ftw.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can’t think of anything. Usually I would say fuzzy socks, but no one gave them to me this year.

There is a toy with 200+ pieces that has already been annoying.

Haha I came here to write fuzzy socks.

In defense of fuzzy socks - my DD actually asks for them - especially if they have kitsch designs on them. I usually love all things simple but am learning to embrace fuzzy socks and other harmless ugly items that bring family joy or comfort …

My mother has a friend that lives on the other side of the country and sends her fuzzy socks every year along with a bunch of other gifts. My mom then in turn passes the socks on to my 14yr old ds. He LOVES fuzzy socks. He is incredibly hard on socks but also will not be seen without them. He doesn't care what the pattern is he will proudly wear them. I asked my mom why she doesn't let her friend know that she doesn't like fuzzy socks. She said Larla has fun shopping for them. She sends me gifts to bring me happiness. I get to pass the socks onto my grandson who truly enjoys them. That brings me happiness. So everyone comes out a winner. So, I hope everyone that got a gift they didn't love can find some happiness in passing it on to someone that will enjoy it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband gave me a custom family name sign. The problem is its grammatically incorrect. Our last name ends in s and he didn't make it plural. So the sign says (for example) "The Jones" instead of "The Joneses" or "The Jones Family" I don't honestly know what to do with it.

Oof, that's hard.
If you otherwise like it, this might be one where you quietly buy a replacement and he won't notice.

What kind of relationship do y’all have with your spouses that you can’t mention it’s grammatically incorrect, and to ask for a new one to be ordered?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A satin pillowcase. Who uses a satin pillowcase?

We already have silk ones.

I use them: machine washable ftw.

Better for your hair than cotton

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand not liking candles. I wouldn’t give one because I think they’re generic but if I received one I would use it.

I hate candles. I'm picky about scents, but also just don't like the fear that I will forget about them and leave them burning and somehow accidentally burn down the house

Same, extra same for picky about scents. The vast, vast majority of scented products, no matter how expensive, smell exactly like a gas station restroom. Fake is fake.

Re: fire risk, talk to any firefighter. See if they use candles in their own homes. (I know the answer, and you can guess it.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This post is depressing and stresses me out about GIVING gifts. It's no longer fun anymore. Everyone has so much and is so, so particular. I wonder why OP felt the need to come here and complain about cookies?

I expected things like the cookbook with the giant clearance sticker my MIL gave me the first Christmas we had been married.

Agree.