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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Skipped several pages, but I can relate to the OP in that our ILs spend lots of money on “stocking” gifts for each of our 4 kids, DH and me. Absolutely the most useless stuff on the planet and 99% of it gets donated.

MIL used to ask for a list. I put down a wide variety of items we could use that could be purchased at Walmart (where ILs shop). I always included items at low price points, including Cetaphil soap, Carmex lip balm etc. DH (THEIR SON!) and two of our kids have severe skin allergies, and always have. MIL knows this, yet she would buy crazy products like Axe body spray and scented soaps. After a while, I gave up. We just dump everything into a bag on Christmas night and donate it. At least someone somewhere will get good use out of it.

The $30 they spend on each of our stockings could buy a nice dinner out for our family during Christmas (where we live). We don’t get nice dinners out very often. All of us would love a gift card for something like that, but it will never happen.[/quote]

Why would you ask for Cetaphil soap and lip balm as gifts for your kids?  How fun is that.  :roll:

Why don't you ask for a gift card to a restaurant as a family gift? Certainly better than asking for soap and lip balm.[/quote]

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