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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I have this same problem with my Mom.  She does not pull out my old toys (I don't think there are any), but always has something from Goodwill or a flea market that she picked up.  I ABSOLUTELY HATE IT!!!!!  These are not sentimental items, just used toys that have been donated by others.  I have learned to just say thank you, my DCs play with the items while they are at her house or if I must take the stuff, I send it right back to Goodwill with my other household donations.  My Mom means well, I know.  I've asked her not to buy the stuff as we don't have room, but she is much older (almost 80), and I think she just enjoys doing this.  She really economized when raising my family, so she cannot pass up a good deal and she thinks she is helping us.

I think that if you kindly accept the stuff, hopefully you can toss what is just completely unacceptable and put the others in a small box to pull out when Grandma visits.

Re: the advice she gives.  Just say, "thanks, I'll keep that in mind."  No need to argue.  My mom still wants to put my DC on her tummy to sleep....I'll never win that battle with her (she raised 8 kids!).  I just don't have my DC over to her house during naptime.  No arguments.  [/quote]

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