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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She asked for ideas, decided that she either didn't like the item you wanted or that it's way below her budget, and then defaulted to what she usually does.

Not very deep. I don't think you offended her at all. Just out of curiosity, what kind of stuff did you ask for?[/quote]

I asked for a pair of workout leggings. LOL.[/quote]

She probably didnt think that was an appropriate gift or didnt like them.  I have asked my mom for items (when she asks) and if she doesnt like it she won't buy it.  Next time think of something you want that she would probably want to buy you.  One year I really needed a new mixer and wanted a fancy once, so I asked for it and she bought it.  Another year I asked for nice socks I wouldn't buy myself but would like. She didn't like that gift, so didn't purchase.  She does this for my child too.  Again, she asked and will usually buy one or two things I ask for, and then a hodge of crap she likes.  I asked for a wallet this year as mine broke and she told me as she gave me my gifts (we didn't open yet, but I wont see her on the day) that she didn't buy me a wallet.

You could resell online or do a yardsale and use the $ to buy the leggings.

My MIL always buys me a calendar with "sayings" and then tacky sweatshirts of some kind in a too small size each year pretending it was an accident, but really she thinks I need to be that small size.  This year she bought my husband a very expensive nice gift and told me that was my gift too. Think expensive golf clubs for him and I don't golf.  [/quote]

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