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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is what ThredUp is for.  They don't pay much, but if things are new with tags it's not bad, and it's very easy to do.

Try to redirect them to more expensive things like shoes and winter jackets.  My DD is an October birthday and my [b]MIL always gets her a nice jacket, snow pants, mittens, hat, and boots, and I make a big show of thankfulness.  [/b]Which is easy because I am actually thankful, that stuff is expensive.  Also, ask for art supplies and stickers.[/quote]

Well played, PP!  That stuff is expensive, useful, and yet also meets the fun to shop for requirement![/quote]

Thanks :-)  I also like to steer her to sneakers and dress shoes, and a nice holiday outfit 2x a year.  That stuff isn't cheap!  Also good asks are scooters, bikes, Rollerblades, and of course all the accessories.  When DD started going to a uniform school, I channeled MIL into some quality uniforms.  Also school supplies.  And, of course, if you ever see a great deal, we love to donate to the uniform closet.  You're such a good shopper, MIL!  You get all the best deals, MIL!!!   I also have her get birthday party stuff-- I let her pick the theme and she goes to Target and gets the whole "kit and kaboodle"-- plates, napkins, hats, crepe paper, favors, cupcake toppers, all that shit.  Sends it to us in a box and I video DD opening the box and going apeshit.  More video later of DD putting up party decorations.  Put that on Facebook for all her friends to see, and I have myself one happy MIL.[/quote]

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