Come on then, which gifts are going to the charity shop?

And how would that work on an anonymous forum?

Just a flavoured gin that will sit there until one of the DC wants a bottle to take to a party! Why do people think people who like the occasional G&T think those people want some sweet Rhubarb and Raspberries or whatever concoction?

A pair of pliers (very useful the first time but this is the 5th year in a row I’ve received them)

Slippers size 4-7 - I was happy until I saw the size and my feet are children’s size 13.

Reusable kitchen roll. I love kitchen roll but the reusable stuff is a faff and you can’t put it back on a roll.

a cushion with a printed owl on that doesn’t suit my decor at all.

These were all from the same TEMU obsessed person.

Also 3 Bayliss & Harding gift sets from 3 separate people.
One of those was DP who confused it with my Molten Brown stuff and thought he’d grabbed a huge bargain - luckily he redeemed himself with other gifts!

I'd love the join the dots large print book! I enjoy doing them & prefer like large print ones 🙂

I love books but got double-ups at Xmas for my DC.

A sanctuary spa gift set. It’s from a colleague and I’m pretty sure she would’ve got it as the freebie in a Boots 3for2 offer. I don’t use the brand so it’ll gather dust and I don’t need more random stuff to do that in my house!

The watercolours painting set and colouring book. Don’t have an arty bone in my body!

Nothing, but I only get presents from DH and my adult DC. We do lists and also know each other well, there are no Boots 3 for 2 gifts on sight.

It would be nice if DPs could be bothered to buy gifts they have the funds but not the desire to treat their DD or DGC.

In years gone by I’d have been first on the thread with my random gifts, fortunately we have managed to stop the annual exchange with the wider family and friends so I no longer have endless fluffy socks, cheap wine and Ferraro rocher or any random smellies.

That’s rubbish. Nothing says generic and zero thought 💭 like B&H.

1. Book I’ve already got/read.
2. Bizarre perfume set unknown brand.
3. Jewellery box (allegedly) - silver/pewter from Amazon. Weighs a ton and hideous/garish design.
4. Necklace - never wear them.
5. Swear mug.
6. Loo roll!

Gutted that a F Hind box contained cat shape earrings rather than the plain gold or pearl studs I actually need and had been hinting for. What a waste of £55. Vinted here we come!! The giver gives USUALLY sticks to A gift script but these were an impulse buy - the exception proved the rule!! A 2 foot tall Balinese style wooden cat statue has already gone to the charity shop - I opened it early as it was obvious what it was. My home is vintage cottage core and it just doesn't suit. That giver is horrendously tone deaf around gifts, it's an annual cycle. He even joked about just buying from the rare book series which I would LOVE, then goes ahead with his own whims.

There are people on MN who are on their own and got no presents. Maybe reach out to them and see if they want anything you have?

I'm very fortunate in the fact that absolutely nothing I received will be going to the charity shop. Everything I got is either what I asked for, or something that fits my personality

Foot scrub and foot cream

Without you telling them that you don't like the presents/can't use them then they are probably thinking the same thing as you - that they're being thoughtful and getting you something you like and use! Each year you probably say 'how lovely', pretend to be pleased.... and the cycle continues! 😀

Nothing. But Vinted has hundreds and hundreds of items with 'unwanted Christmas gift' in the title already!

A join the dots puzzle book in large print which I’m hoping was bought as a joke. Some animal band-aid that were definitely a joke. Chocolate covered coffee beans as I can’t eat them. Everything else was lovely.

A scented candle from a lovely friend, but that seems to be one of her go to presents. Every time, birthday, Christmas - a scented candle.
She knows l have asthma. She has it herself. She knows l can't use them as they make me ill.
Also, same person - a body spray. Ted Baker, but for me perfume/scented stuff is a very personal and individual thing.
From another friend - this arrived yesterday lunchtime (so it felt a bit last minute and we don't usually 'do' Christmas presents) - white chocolate Lindt truffles so now l feel guilty that l just sent them a card as usual!
They'll be going to the foodbank along with some hot chocolate sachets which l got from someone else. Ditto the shortbread biscuits my neighbour gave me.
I'm honestly not ungrateful. I just think it's a shame when people have spent their money on things l can't/won't use.
I've tried for years to get my friends not to buy me things for Christmas, l began that when l was really struggling financially, l'm fine with birthdays as they're spread out, but Christmas is everyone at once! It worked at first, then the presents started to creep in again.
I've suggested donating something (even a fiver, much less than they're paying for presents or even just the postage) to a good cause of their choice.
They either ignore that, or do it then send me more 'stuff'.
One even asked me for a list of suggestions, which l gave. A parcel still arrived with more things I hadn't on the list, which will be donated. .
I'm trying to declutter before a house move, l'll be downsizing and l'm desperately trying to get rid of stuff.
Otherwise - l was over the moon with the facial wash l asked for (specifically for a skin condition, and a set of samples for other products). Very happy indeed with that. I use it and it's saved me buying it myself.
Oh, and some slipper socks. I love them!

Nothing - got lots of lovely presents but the ones not suitable/not my taste will quietly go on Vinted 😅Gonna have a look tomorrow. I got a rug for a Disney character I used to collect but don't anymore.

Also won a grow your own cactus thing in a game I played - plants really aren't my thing. Tried to give it to my friend who does like plants and even she didn't want it 😅

I think I ended up with them all. Cashmere scarf, twelve pairs of Nordic socks and also two pairs of cashmere socks. 😂 my fault for telling everyone I wanted cosy things for Christmas but I probably will use them all.

3 Bayliss & Harding Gift Sets.

I buy a paper diary early every November. I buy whichever one has the layout I need - a full week on two pages so I can view my schedule easily.

A jumper that I’d never wear in a million years. It’s on Vinted already.

Baylis and Harding gift set. I'd use the shower gel but not the moisturiser or candle so I will donate to the chartiy shop intact so someone can buy the full set.
Set of Christmas coasters.

I got four gifts this year. The other two were great.

Nothing! I have passed on the only 2 presents I received which were unsuitable to other family members
One was shortbread (I’m gluten free) the other was a fancy set of various teas and I only drink coffee
I had some very thoughtful surprises as well as gifts I’d asked for or hinted at so very pleased