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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not talking about your kids, just sisters, brothers, parents, in laws, etc.  In my family we just have a drawing for the adults, and everyone buys one gift in the $50.00 range.  My DH's family is crazy.  We are expected to buy individual gifts for everyone.  I have a hard time exchanging gifts with adults, just not my thing.  My SIL gave us a $400.00 last year, and we gave her a very nice crystal vase.  It did not cost $400.00.  My In laws gave us $500.00 in gift cards, and presents.  That does not include the kids' stuff.  Well, I can't justify this type of giving.  Even though we could afford it, I just can't do it.  I donate money to charities and I volunteer.  Would it be inappropriate to ask my In-laws to curb the spending?  We never cashed SIL's check from last year, and she never asked about it.  (I don't think she pays much attention to her checkbook,lol)  My MIL just loves the way a overloaded Christmas tree looks, and she is set in her ways.[/quote][/quote]

Yikes! Can you says stupid?[/quote]

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