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joeys mom · 12-28-2009, 12:29 PM

OK I just have to share this one. One year my husband worked at a manafacturing company and they got a skid of TFal irons in, the freight company wouldn't pick them up and told them to just give them away. Well a bunch of guys wouldn't even think of taking their wife a iron home. Mine brought about 12 of them home. We gave everyone an iron. My DH decided to give my mom one for Christmas. I told him she wouldn't like it because she hated to iron, well the thought it would be cute. Her face was PRICELESS It's the only time my mom looked dissapointed with my DH. She now says, "Oh, I use it all the time" with a big smile! HE!! HE!!!

J_is_my_initial · 12-28-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Elle

What's wrong with this? This is a great gift! How old is she?

She was 22 at the time and having a hard time financially.

celstu1 · 12-29-2009, 05:24 AM

By BFs sister is a very thoughtful generous person.... but she is broker than broke and just about a week ago told me that her hubby got laid off again and they can't afford the rent anymore, they are going to start looking to move somewhere cheaper and she is sooo sad. Ok I feel so bad for her, but then for Xmas she went and filled stockings for all the adults in the family with stuff from the dollar store (even though we did a swap for 1 nice gift for each other), like an oil diffuser, lotion and body spray that smell horrible and other little cheapy things like that. The thought is sweet and she is very generous to do that, but please... it must have cost her about $50 to do that and NONE of us needed those little things. I wish she would have saved her money to pay her bills!

diane boden · 12-29-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

I just wish I would had got a gift to open.

My husband always tells me go buy what you want. Which is good in a way but I wish just once he would go take the time to go and pick out something for me..from the heart even if it's a fry pan. LOL My mother just gives me cash. I have never received anything from my mother-in-law and hope I don't that means I am on my death bed...

Wish some-one would tell me to go buy just what I wanted, know just what I'd pick too. It would be small and furry with a very waggy tail,lol. I can dream cant I, probably why no one says it as they know exactly what I'd get.

chachi · 12-29-2009, 08:32 AM

My Mother in law shops at the dollar stores and good wills and she does find some nice clothes for my daughter but the things she gets for me I either dont need or dont want. I wish she would just save her money because she really doesnt have it to spend it

tammy8833 · 12-29-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BellaBlue82

Lol this is by far the best post on here!!

Thanks...i think...

i was asked by the gift giver if i liked it, since i could plan all my mommy and kid stuff in it, i said yep..i havent even finished unwrapping it...i guess i can fill in what we did last year and keep it as a memory...i guess she doesnt get, giving me last yrs calendar really doesnt let me plan ahead

smartpuppiepets · 12-29-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by diane boden

Wish some-one would tell me to go buy just what I wanted, know just what I'd pick too. It would be small and furry with a very waggy tail,lol. I can dream cant I, probably why no one says it as they know exactly what I'd get.

BellaBlue82 · 12-29-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

My Mother in law shops at the dollar stores and good wills and she does find some nice clothes for my daughter but the things she gets for me I either dont need or dont want. I wish she would just save her money because she really doesnt have it to spend it

That's what I'm saying! It's not that I expect a gift from everyone, but when someone gives me something that I don't want and would never use, I would rather they had just kept their money!

Cha Cha · 12-30-2009, 06:49 AM

My MIL got all her granddaughters adorable leather jackets!! There are 4 girls ages 15, 15, 17, and 20. All the girls are very thin and petite, but the oldest obviously is a bit bigger. When she was shopping she called to ask what size and I told her if in doubt to get the oldest a Medium. Well they all open their packages, and they are all smalls! When the 20 year old tried it on she was obviously having trouble even getting it on, but did eventually. Standing next to the other three hers was obviously tight and short and too small. Then, MIL says, "oh good they all fit!" The jacket cannot be returned/exchanged. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to cause a problem especially since it cannot be returned, but it hurt my feelings that she didn't/couldn't/refused to realize it is too small and MIL is a skilled seamstress!!!!

smartpuppiepets · 12-30-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Cha Cha

My MIL got all her granddaughters adorable leather jackets!! There are 4 girls ages 15, 15, 17, and 20. All the girls are very thin and petite, but the oldest obviously is a bit bigger. When she was shopping she called to ask what size and I told her if in doubt to get the oldest a Medium. Well they all open their packages, and they are all smalls! When the 20 year old tried it on she was obviously having trouble even getting it on, but did eventually. Standing next to the other three hers was obviously tight and short and too small. Then, MIL says, "oh good they all fit!" The jacket cannot be returned/exchanged. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to cause a problem especially since it cannot be returned, but it hurt my feelings that she didn't/couldn't/refused to realize it is too small and MIL is a skilled seamstress!!!!

i was introduced to an online cause that perhaps could be passed on to people who give without being sure the receivers will make a good use of it.
I asked many friends to donate to this cause instead of giving me and boy that felt good for me and for them:

Advent Conspiracy

If anyone will care to check it out! It may be just a suggestion for your next holiday season . It will be a new tradition for me and the friends we introduced to ... i was introduced to it me by friends who do not even share the same religion beliefs i do !

WV~Yorkies · 12-30-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by diane boden

Wish some-one would tell me to go buy just what I wanted, know just what I'd pick too. It would be small and furry with a very waggy tail,lol. I can dream cant I, probably why no one says it as they know exactly what I'd get.

I have did that 6 times already.. rofl.. I guess I should go for 7

12-29-2009, 05:24 AM	#48
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	By BFs sister is a very thoughtful generous person.... but she is broker than broke and just about a week ago told me that her hubby got laid off again and they can't afford the rent anymore, they are going to start looking to move somewhere cheaper and she is sooo sad. Ok I feel so bad for her, but then for Xmas she went and filled stockings for all the adults in the family with stuff from the dollar store (even though we did a swap for 1 nice gift for each other), like an oil diffuser, lotion and body spray that smell horrible and other little cheapy things like that. The thought is sweet and she is very generous to do that, but please... it must have cost her about $50 to do that and NONE of us needed those little things. I wish she would have saved her money to pay her bills! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

12-29-2009, 08:32 AM	#50
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My Mother in law shops at the dollar stores and good wills and she does find some nice clothes for my daughter but the things she gets for me I either dont need or dont want. I wish she would just save her money because she really doesnt have it to spend it __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-30-2009, 06:49 AM	#54
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	My MIL got all her granddaughters adorable leather jackets!! There are 4 girls ages 15, 15, 17, and 20. All the girls are very thin and petite, but the oldest obviously is a bit bigger. When she was shopping she called to ask what size and I told her if in doubt to get the oldest a Medium. Well they all open their packages, and they are all smalls! When the 20 year old tried it on she was obviously having trouble even getting it on, but did eventually. Standing next to the other three hers was obviously tight and short and too small. Then, MIL says, "oh good they all fit!" The jacket cannot be returned/exchanged. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to cause a problem especially since it cannot be returned, but it hurt my feelings that she didn't/couldn't/refused to realize it is too small and MIL is a skilled seamstress!!!! __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

12-28-2009, 12:29 PM	#46
joeys mom YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richlands, VA Posts: 269	OK I just have to share this one. One year my husband worked at a manafacturing company and they got a skid of TFal irons in, the freight company wouldn't pick them up and told them to just give them away. Well a bunch of guys wouldn't even think of taking their wife a iron home. Mine brought about 12 of them home. We gave everyone an iron. My DH decided to give my mom one for Christmas. I told him she wouldn't like it because she hated to iron, well the thought it would be cute. Her face was PRICELESS It's the only time my mom looked dissapointed with my DH. She now says, "Oh, I use it all the time" with a big smile! HE!! HE!!!