TOTALLY GEEKED!

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

RE: Soooo.... What'd ya get? The daily.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I'm already behind, HM.

I delivered her stocking yesterday.

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

As usual my MIL didn't disappoint. Here's my gift...

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voiceofreason · Guru

I bought all my own presents from Mr.VoR this year. Sons of anarchy sweats, sons long sleeve t shirt, 2 pairs of cute boots, a glass blowing class and a cuisinart saucepan. He said he was impressed with his good taste...lol.

Also got a new cardinals jersey from my bff. But my favorite gift by far really was the totally unexpected scret santa box from outta be working. She simply made my day. I might have teared up but don't tell anyone cuz I have a reputation as a hard ass to protect.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I promise I won't tell anyone you called me crying VOR!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I was VERY surprised to get THREE framed photos of my boys & Itty bitty!! She was even smiling in one of them...LOL

Damn, they are handsome!

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
As usual my MIL didn't disappoint. Here's my gift...

You don't want it, I'll take it. I have been looking for something like that.

I like it. Of course I am kindof in love with butterflies right now.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I would be glad to send it to you. It was ALL I got. It's cheap and it's not my style AT ALL. They gave DH a hundred dollars, a really cool lantern, a gorgeous piece of artwork, and a box of Russell Stover candy. Each of my kids got a Godiva chocolate bar and ten dollars. My SS got Legos. It would just be nice to get a gift with some thought put into it.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
I would be glad to send it to you. It was ALL I got. It's cheap and it's not my style AT ALL. They gave DH a hundred dollars, a really cool lantern, a gorgeous piece of artwork, and a box of Russell Stover candy. Each of my kids got a Godiva chocolate bar and ten dollars. My SS got Legos. It would just be nice to get a gift with some thought put into it.

If it makes you feel any better, my FIL bought my SIL (married to DH's brother) a Keurig and yoga pants from Lululemon. I got a $25 Amazon gift card that's all. The Lululemon pants SIL got alone are $100. Just tell me you don't like me! Lol BIL/SIL's kids got a huge Lego set, a Disney Princess doll set...DD's got a $25 Amazon gift card. It's insulting. After DD graduates high school, we won't be visiting FIL anymore for the holidays. He had his chance. And then if he wants a relationship with his granddaughters he can contact them himself and they can decide.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

For ME, it's not the money. It's honestly not. I know they're not rich. But every year she buys me hideous stuff I will never ever use. Just this year I regifted a rainbow colored wallet and a ceramic cupcake ring holder she gave me. The cupcake still had the price tag on it. A dollar fifty. It's honestly NOT about the money. Buy me something I can USE! Call DH up and say, "Hey, we only have ten bucks to spend on her, what does she like?" Minimum effort please!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

How much was it? I'd buy it from you if it isn't too much.

I think it would go great with the other butterflies I have for my room. It's a coppery and goldish colored right?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

You can PM me the details if you want.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
For ME, it's not the money. It's honestly not. I know they're not rich. But every year she buys me hideous stuff I will never ever use. Just this year I regifted a rainbow colored wallet and a ceramic cupcake ring holder she gave me. The cupcake still had the price tag on it. A dollar fifty. It's honestly NOT about the money. Buy me something I can USE! Call DH up and say, "Hey, we only have ten bucks to spend on her, what does she like?" Minimum effort please!

For me, it's about being fair. Don't spend a ridiculous amount on one person and buy another a token gift that isn't personal in any way. I have been in the family for 25 years. It should not be difficult. You guys here would do a better job and you have never met IRL. It's just insulting to be given a $25 gift card when SIL got gifts worth 10 times that amount. Then she feels bad too. I always spend the same on each kid and the same on my niece and nephew. You should be fair - or at least make it look fair!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Yeah, DH didn't know what to say. I mean he knows how his step mom is. He can't change her. He tried to make it better by saying he didn't like chocolates and I could have them and that the wall hanging he got would be for the family. Doesn't really make her behavior right though.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

The strange gifting makes me think of this commercial....

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Ooooh I got many fun presents!
Best present was a tie between a giant red crock pot from my bf and a pie safe from my dad.
I also got socks, a cute kitty calendar, a warm jacket, a couple of cookbooks, paring knives, a flannel shirt, a book, a couple of gift cards for local businesses, and adorable piggy slippers, scarf, cat toys and goodies from my SS!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I got a 4 slice toaster, some sweaters and jewelry. The kids got me a new coffee pot. I love coffee but it is a 12 cup one. The only one who drinks coffee in the family is me. It is pretty big and cumbersome and I really don't want it. Would I offend them if I take it back? I have a little 4 cup maker and that is all I want.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I got a 4 slice toaster, some sweaters and jewelry. The kids got me a new coffee pot. I love coffee but it is a 12 cup one. The only one who drinks coffee in the family is me. It is pretty big and cumbersome and I really don't want it. Would I offend them if I take it back? I have a little 4 cup maker and that is all I want.

I think they would understand, Gaga. Just explain that it's too big, and will take up too much space on your counter.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I probably will. I am kind of hard to buy for though. I mean if I want something , I just buy it on Amazon so they really don't need to get me anything.

Tangerine · Guru

I may have gotten the best gift ever from Husband. He couldn't think of anything to give me so he made a "luxurious girly gift basket" for me. He went to the drugstore and filled a giant bag with all kinds of lotions and shampoos and fuzzy socks, candles, lip balms, candy, bottle of wine, and some of the stuff I use all the time like contact solution and soap. He got all the kinds I like and use. It was awesome.
I also got a fancy new crockpot with a timer, pjs, a new cardigan, and tickets to see La Bohème with my mom.
Husband got the one RC thing he didn't already have, a speedboat for the pool. And Bunny got almost an avalanche of Legos.
It was a lovely Christmas with everyone together, but I think I will host Christmas at my house next year.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

I got 2 books & a gift card for Barnes & Noble. I also got 2 VISA gift cards. One for $100 the other for $40.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Can I still pipe in? I got an autographed collector's edition nascar model Vette that was driven by dale Earnhardt Jr and his dad. Way cool!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Despite what my MIL got me I got some really cool stuff. I got an authentic Survivor rice bowl. It's so cool.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

VetteGirl wrote:
Can I still pipe in? I got an autographed collector's edition nascar model Vette that was driven by dale Earnhardt Jr and his dad. Way cool!

That's totally cool!