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chattiesmom · 06-21-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

I personally wouldn't mind a "re-gifted" gift...as long as it was still either brand new or clean and like new.
I know that sometimes, our beloved babies don't like something and won't play with it or something might be too small or big...in that case, I don't see the harm in the re-gifting of it, as it is still new.
That would be up to your judgement though.

I agree 100% It would not offend me at all to receive something that was a "re-gift". It would ALSO not bother me to see something that I had made used as part of a gift. Sometimes things just don't work and I would rather it be "re-gifted" than go to waste.

Let's hear from others.....

baileysmom31 · 06-22-2007, 12:00 PM

My two cents on "regifting"... I was so pleased to see in one of my GE boxes a couple of outfits that were still in great shape included that my GE's baby grew out of and would fit mine! It was a nice surprise to include them with the rest of the GE gifts

tmatherly · 06-23-2007, 07:41 AM

I love the handmade gifts too. I usually make things for my secret buddies like dresses that are so cute I want to keep them. I put so much more time and effort into those dresses than if I just shopped for them. My only disappoinment would be a few GE's back, my secret buddy never posted pics of her baby in the dresses that I spent so much time on. It made me think that they didn't fit or something. She did at least say thank you, though...I think that's the biggest faux paux(sp)you can do is NOT say thanks!

Jenn218 · 06-23-2007, 10:32 AM

Tiffany...you make dresses? OR just when you have time? Curious to know....

tmatherly · 06-23-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

Tiffany...you make dresses? OR just when you have time? Curious to know....

When I have time. I'm getting better and better. My last GE buddy got some very, very cute stuff.

Here is a pic of Pippa in a dress I made.

Katys mom · 06-24-2007, 12:59 PM

I have gone back on forth on whether or not to repy, I realy don't want to hurt anyones feelings but this happened to us. (Or maybe I just couldn't find the reply with the pictures). Its so disappointing. I feel if its to much for a person to post the pictures. Sit it out. Otherwise you wonder if your buddy really liked the gift or if something is wrong.

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

I agree.... Unless you don't have a camera or if it's broke, please post a discription of the super gifts your baby received.

My biggest pet peeve is when there is a post saying "We got the box and will post pictures later" then you never see any photos and no posts later at all. It's a super bummer and the next gift exchange I find myself hoping I don't get that person. It makes you feel like your gifts were not appreciated.

judyeve · 06-24-2007, 05:26 PM

Dear Judy,

I'm so glad you posted about the GE. I've been wanting to join and now I know
the rules!

Jenn218 · 06-24-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tmatherly

When I have time. I'm getting better and better. My last GE buddy got some very, very cute stuff.

Here is a pic of Pippa in a dress I made.

OMG!!! That is perfect...I think Lily Grace needs some!!!! hee,hee

BTW...what a doll!!!!

omega · 06-26-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

I agree.... Unless you don't have a camera or if it's broke, please post a discription of the super gifts your baby received.

My biggest pet peeve is when there is a post saying "We got the box and will post pictures later" then you never see any photos and no posts later at all. It's a super bummer and the next gift exchange I find myself hoping I don't get that person. It makes you feel like your gifts were not appreciated.

I agree - it kinda makes you not want to participate... everyone likes to have their efforts appreciated.

omega · 06-26-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I WOULD LOVE a handmade gift from you. So if you wind up as my GE buddy on the giver side and I am the givee -- I will EXPECT

a handmade something or other included.

You don't want me then! All I can handmake is trouble and delicious chocolate chip cookies.

baileysmom31 · 06-26-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Katys mom

I have gone back on forth on whether or not to repy, I realy don't want to hurt anyones feelings but this happened to us. (Or maybe I just couldn't find the reply with the pictures). Its so disappointing. I feel if its to much for a person to post the pictures. Sit it out. Otherwise you wonder if your buddy really liked the gift or if something is wrong.

This also happened to us. It's really discouraging to have this happen. I totally understand your feelings.

baileysmom31 · 06-26-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by omega

I agree - it kinda makes you not want to participate... everyone likes to have their efforts appreciated.

Judy in Waco · 06-27-2007, 05:06 AM

Thank you everyone! I appreciate your candor and honesty. The big things that I learned are...

1. take pics or (preferably) video of how happy your baby was with the gifts!
2. do that RIGHT away because the fun of this is seeing how happy your gifts made the receiver
3. Take the time to study the list before choosing your gifts
4. Crafts are welcome and appreciated
5. regifting is fine within reason
6. read the rules of the gift exchange and FOLLOW them

Sounds great! Send me in coach, I'm ready to play!!!

chattiesmom · 07-01-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by omega

You don't want me then! All I can handmake is trouble and delicious chocolate chip cookies.

Did you say CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES????

omega · 07-03-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Did you say CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES????

Yes, I did.... but too bad it's summer so I can't send any cause they would melt.

There were several people on staff at my kid's school who wanted my recipe. I used to bring cookies to meetings and stuff. Anyway... I told them they could have the recipe as soon as they graduated my last son.

So, he graduated in May and a few people got the recipe!

06-22-2007, 12:00 PM	#32
baileysmom31 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 869	My two cents on "regifting"... I was so pleased to see in one of my GE boxes a couple of outfits that were still in great shape included that my GE's baby grew out of and would fit mine! It was a nice surprise to include them with the rest of the GE gifts __________________ Leslie

06-23-2007, 07:41 AM	#33
tmatherly Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 2,056	I love the handmade gifts too. I usually make things for my secret buddies like dresses that are so cute I want to keep them. I put so much more time and effort into those dresses than if I just shopped for them. My only disappoinment would be a few GE's back, my secret buddy never posted pics of her baby in the dresses that I spent so much time on. It made me think that they didn't fit or something. She did at least say thank you, though...I think that's the biggest faux paux(sp)you can do is NOT say thanks! __________________ Tiffany Pippa, Scout, and Ranger's Mom http://www.dogster.com/?198523 http://www.dogster.com/?198525 Last edited by tmatherly; 06-23-2007 at 07:43 AM. Reason: missed a word

06-23-2007, 10:32 AM	#34
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Tiffany...you make dresses? OR just when you have time? Curious to know.... __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

06-24-2007, 05:26 PM	#37
judyeve Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,729	Dear Judy, I'm so glad you posted about the GE. I've been wanting to join and now I know the rules! __________________ *Judy, Max and Annie* *Rest in Peace my Sweet Angel Gracie Leigh:*

06-27-2007, 05:06 AM	#43
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thank you! Thank you everyone! I appreciate your candor and honesty. The big things that I learned are... 1. take pics or (preferably) video of how happy your baby was with the gifts! 2. do that RIGHT away because the fun of this is seeing how happy your gifts made the receiver 3. Take the time to study the list before choosing your gifts 4. Crafts are welcome and appreciated 5. regifting is fine within reason 6. read the rules of the gift exchange and FOLLOW them Sounds great! Send me in coach, I'm ready to play!!! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)