Maybe the simplest thing to do is to hint like mad about some small thing you might actually like or use? Some kinds of tea or herbal infusion can be expensive, as can good chocolate. DH might be willing to tell his mother outright what you would like. Think of something in the same price range as the Pandora bracelet and give it a try.

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Anonymous wrote:You need to decide that she collects something- like garden
Gnomes or ceramic chickens. Give her one every holiday. Tell her it is for her collection. I like the ceramic duck that goes on your porch that you can buy all the little outfits for

Lol!! I love this!!!

Me too!
Start here:
http://www.lawngoosedesigns.com/gooseclothes/25InchA-B

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Anonymous wrote:I don't know anyone who has a MIL who gives good gifts. The MIL DIL relationship is one of tolerance. We tolerate each other. If you have a better relationship with your MIL than one where you tolerate each other, count yourself lucky. My MIL's gifts this year were awful, just like they are every year.

My MIL gives great gifts. Probably one reason why is because I'm not afraid to tell her (in an extremely nice way) that pandora bracelets and charms are not my thing. If she were to still give them to me, and I'd just smile and put them away. The gifter gets to choose what to give.

I wish I could say the same thing. This year we did a wishlist and I included a link to the department store product page, with the color I want specified. She managed to get me something else entirely that I don't need. I'm going to try to return it. So annoying this happens year after year. Next year I just want cash/gift cards.

Anonymous wrote:I would sell them.

My MIL likes to support her church's charity craft sale.
Pierced earrings one year (my ears aren't pierced) and this year, a cow-print apron. I have gained a ton of weight this year .

Can I have the apron? This sounds great! Tell her you gave it to charity.

My MIL always gives me random lotions and perfumes that I don't really need or want. I absolutely adore her so it doesn't really bother me. Also, I didn't have a mother, so the fact that DH's mom loves me enough to buy me gifts touches me and I love her for it.

Anonymous wrote:First world problem. I f this is your biggest hangup with your MIL you're golden.

And I'm sure your resent choices for MIL are received with the same "gratitude".

It's all for show, right? Flash a smile, put it away.

It's not my biggest hangup with her. Not even close.

First world problem. I f this is your biggest hangup with your MIL you're golden.

And I'm sure your resent choices for MIL are received with the same "gratitude".

It's all for show, right? Flash a smile, put it away.

Anonymous wrote:I don't know anyone who has a MIL who gives good gifts. The MIL DIL relationship is one of tolerance. We tolerate each other. If you have a better relationship with your MIL than one where you tolerate each other, count yourself lucky. My MIL's gifts this year were awful, just like they are every year.

My mom gives my dh cash for Xmas.

Why did she even ask if she had it fixed in her head to get the bracelet?

Life is short. This is actually hysterical. "Don't get her a bracelet." Gets you bracelet. Each year doubles down on the one bad gift. It's funny.