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[quote=Anonymous]The only fool-proof way to not have things you don't want is to be willing to get rid of things you don't want.  For every gift we get, the kids help write a thank-you note thanking them for the gift, they usually play with it for a few days, weeks, even months, but if it's just something I don't want around, then I get rid of it (sell, return, regift, donate).

It is just as rude for a giver to ask "Where's that fun Princess Choking Hazard Gift Set I got for little Jenny?"  as it is for a giftee to say, "Christmas is coming up, and Jenny will only be accepting the following items."  Despite this, many people will actually expect to see their items worn/used/displayed/played with during a visit and will go out of their way to ask about them.  This can be awkward for some, but I have simply decided to say, "Oh yes, that was such a thoughtful gift, and Jenny enjoyed it."  If they really press me, I'll be honest and say that, "It didn't really mesh with our other toys, so she played with it for a while, then we donated it so that some other child could enjoy it, too."[/quote]

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