Christmas Presents You Don't Want

One of my neighbours gave me Amaretti, which I had never tasted before and was unlikely to again. Also, a packet of rosemary and sea salt flatbread, which I thought really odd.

After I spent over £150 on a saucepan set and frying pan for my DS and DIL for their new kitchen I no longer buy them presents. Their pans were old so I thought they would be pleased. I found them still boxed under the sink when I was looking for dishwasher tablets while she was in hospital and I was tidying up to help son. Didn't say anything at the time thought it best not to. Now they get money bank transfer, biscuits, chocolates gift card, and bottle of booze. Was really hurt at the time as it was 2 years after I bought the pans from John Lewis.

Charleygirl5

One of my neighbours gave me Amaretti, which I had never tasted before and was unlikely to again. Also, a packet of rosemary and sea salt flatbread, which I thought really odd.

I like both of these!

Many years ago, I bought MIL a shopping trolley as I would see her carrying heavy bags when she did her weekly shop. One of her sons gave her a lift to the shops, so no problem humping it on to buses etc.

Never ever saw her using it, so after a long time I asked her about it, because I felt if she was never going to use it, well, I would.

She sheepishly admitted she had passed it on to one of her daughters.

I felt miffed, and not inclined to try and find her something suitable in future.

Thereafter, we arranged for a delivery of coal to be sent to her house just before Christmas, and that was appreciated.

sazzl

Perhaps they felt the pans were too good to use, and were saving them until the old ones dropped apart.

Daft, I know, but I have sometimes felt reluctant to start ‘the best’ things.

just tell the person 'no gifts this year thank you'

I have a large box of candles and body lotions. Don't know why they are so popular. This year I was given lots of nutty chocolate which I will put in the food bank.

One year I bought DIL a set of small towels for the kitchen as she has none and no drying clothes either. They have never been seen since and I always wonder how they dry their hands and dishes.

One year my DILs mother gave me the present I had given her daughter the previous year.

After I spent over £150 on a saucepan set and frying pan for my DS and DIL for their new kitchen I no longer buy them presents. Their pans were old so I thought they would be pleased. I found them still boxed under the sink

sazz1 did they have an induction hob as part of their new kitchen? If so, you can only use certain pans on them.
Just a thought.

Hadn't thought of that Wishes - but I do know my daughter-in-law's mum bought her a new set of pans which were eye-wateringly expensive (😱) that she doesn't like or use.
She washed them, tried one, washed it up and immediately boxed them up again. She gave them away within 48 hours. I know, as I was there. Her mum, it turned out, bought a set for her sister too... I don't know if she's used hers.

If you don't really like something you don't use it unless you have no alternatives.

I think it's ok to be fussy with things when you already have something you like.

I'm curious NotSpaghetti, did she tell her mum after the event?

kircubbin2000

One year my DILs mother gave me the present I had given her daughter the previous year.

that is amusing and also rather crass behaviour,, would you share what the present was and what you did with it?

Wishes

I'm curious NotSpaghetti, did she tell her mum after the event?

I honestly don't know, Wishes.
I don't think her mum would have noticed the absence of them though as she wouldn't help cook there I'm certain of that.

I wish I didn’t keep getting scented candles, had 2 this year and cannot light them as they aggravate DH asthma. I don’t like highly fragrant body lotions, hand creams and hand wash either. I’m grateful for the kindness from those buying me the gifts and will pass on to where they will be appreciated and used. I am quite hard to buy for my DH gave up years ago and lets me buy my own gifts😂😂

I wanted and need a diary, and nobody got me one.

MissAdventure

I wanted and need a diary, and nobody got me one.

The choice of a diary can be quite a personal one.
I like a month to view diary and not one with blank dates, which confuse me.
Maybe this explains the omission or you are thought of as someone who uses their ‘phone diary as many of my friends do?

Anyway, hope you find a diary which suits you!

On Monday I have a blood test, part of my annual review since I was diagnosed pre-diabetic a few years ago. So why does my daughter-in-law give me chocolates, fudge, shortbread etc?

Oh I'm an old fashioned girl.
I couldn't possibly use my phone as a diary.
The day would be gone by the time I worked out how to do it!

I'll find a good old paper one, I'm sure.

MissA I’m another old fashioned girl. I have a diary from the Royal Horticultural Society, beautiful botanical illustrations so always a pleasure. I like a week to view, as I did when working. Then I could hold a week in my head, the least said about that at the moment, the better.
I also use bank cards. One of my daughters has everything on her phone, the other on her watch…..

Cabbie21

On Monday I have a blood test, part of my annual review since I was diagnosed pre-diabetic a few years ago. So why does my daughter-in-law give me chocolates, fudge, shortbread etc?

I was diagnosed with Diabetes and my husband seemed to give me more chocolates than ever for a number of years. We used to joke about it. One day after a review, I was in tears and it seemed to sink in that it was a serious problem. That light bulb moment means he now gives me a small amount of chocolate which I am allowed. He hides it from me if I am finding it difficult to manage my intake.

Iam64

MissA I’m another old fashioned girl. I have a diary from the Royal Horticultural Society, beautiful botanical illustrations so always a pleasure. I like a week to view, as I did when working. Then I could hold a week in my head, the least said about that at the moment, the better.
I also use bank cards. One of my daughters has everything on her phone, the other on her watch…..

I didn't know there was an alternative to bank cards!
That's entirely new to me.

Yep - they can be on an iPhone, or a Smart watch. My two have tried to encourage me but thankfully, given up. Just like I gave up trying to get them to use calendars that allow families to list their week or month to view

Cabbie21

On Monday I have a blood test, part of my annual review since I was diagnosed pre-diabetic a few years ago. So why does my daughter-in-law give me chocolates, fudge, shortbread etc?

I suspect she’s no idea of the implications - x

Iam64

Yep - they can be on an iPhone, or a Smart watch. My two have tried to encourage me but thankfully, given up. Just like I gave up trying to get them to use calendars that allow families to list their week or month to view

I thought I was getting a bit trendy, wanting one with a pen attached this year.