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Can anyone top my shit presents this year?

174 replies

MaybeAMoaner · 25/12/2021 15:40

I’m a mother of 2, late 30s.
My kids and DH don’t get me anything but this truly doesn’t bother me.

My DM & DS do but they are notoriously bad at buying gifts (no thought, utter tat, occasional regift)
This is what I got:

Size 14 peaky blinders pyjamas (I’m a size 10 and I have never seen the show)

A matalan black pleather hand bag (I have never used a hand bag in my life)

A gigantic woolly itchy looking tartan scarf

Tesco 5 pack of knickers in various ugly patterns

A bottle of Prosecco (I famously hate Prosecco, I call it pisseco and I don’t even drink and form of wine)

I know some may say I’m ungrateful but the level of thought and effort I put into searching for and buying gifts for everyone and I get shit every year.

Bah humbug

OP posts:
OlivejuiceU2 · 25/12/2021 19:47

I got reusable snack bags from DS this year. Like little plastic bags you out food in.

She has form for the worse presents to the extent me and DP look forward to how crazy it will be.

Here are some of the best ones:

Pair of scissors

A half used jam making kit with charity shop price tag still on

Rubix cube (still with 50p Woolworths closing down sale tag still on)

Jam jar filled with hot chocolate and sprinkles she made herself

Cotton wool

I could go on

RobertaFirmino · 25/12/2021 19:48

@Shieldingending

From my SIL I got the present I gave her last year… not actually seen her yet and I really want to say something. Any clever ideas of what I can say ?!
Be truthful. Tell her you know it was a regift and suggest you dispense with gift giving from now on.
Shieldingending · 25/12/2021 19:53

I am thinking that Roberta !

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Hairyfriend · 25/12/2021 19:57

@dapsnotplimsolls

Anyone else feel like they need more info about the various balaclavas? 😁
This is like the one DH got one year. He itches and sweats in anything synthetic, and we live in the Sth East- it was made of nylon! Even during beast from the East, he never felt the need to wear it!
Can anyone top my shit presents this year?
sweetbellyhigh · 25/12/2021 19:58

@Shieldingending

From my SIL I got the present I gave her last year… not actually seen her yet and I really want to say something. Any clever ideas of what I can say ?!
But according to this thread, you should regift presents you dislike to the recipient. Could it be that your sil disliked her gift to the extent she followed advice to return it to you?
ilovemydogandmrobama2 · 25/12/2021 20:05

my birthday is in December, so usually get a combined birthday present and Christmas present from MIL.

Last year got: ironing board and an iron Shock

Awalkintime · 25/12/2021 20:11

I got some dog poo bags from two colleagues who shared at the gift and who have said to other colleagues they hate me for the past 6 months and I am shit.

CheshireCats · 25/12/2021 20:13

I didn't receive anything. I will get something from my Mother, but couldn't go today because we have Covid.

sweetbellyhigh · 25/12/2021 20:18

@Awalkintime

I got some dog poo bags from two colleagues who shared at the gift and who have said to other colleagues they hate me for the past 6 months and I am shit.
That is actually very spiteful and possibly grounds for a grievance if it's part of a pattern of behaviour. God what's wrong with people, this would never even occur to me
Goldbar · 25/12/2021 20:21

@Christening

MIL gave me a gift bag with a bottle of £1 bubble bath. The gift tag said “To Mrs MIL, thanks for being my teacher. From random child”. My MIL is a teacher. I think giving me nothing may have been less insulting.
Can you save it and re-gift it to her next year?
Awalkintime · 25/12/2021 20:22

sweetbellyhigh
There is already a grievance underway thankfully and the big boss is due to come down to give them a warning in Jan when we go back so they just shot themselves in the foot with this one. I agree it was the undertone of what they gave and what it suggests.

PermanentTemporary · 25/12/2021 20:23

@Hairyfriend... is that a BSDM hood?

Hairyfriend · 25/12/2021 20:31

[quote PermanentTemporary]@Hairyfriend... is that a BSDM hood?[/quote]
I have no idea, but the balaclava was given to DH by his mother!!! Confused

sweetbellyhigh · 25/12/2021 20:31

@Awalkintime

sweetbellyhigh There is already a grievance underway thankfully and the big boss is due to come down to give them a warning in Jan when we go back so they just shot themselves in the foot with this one. I agree it was the undertone of what they gave and what it suggests.
Well good luck my friend and I'm sorry you're going through this.
NumberTrain · 25/12/2021 20:34

My DHs family are for the most part generous but thoughtless. I've had a big box of toiletries laced with macadamia oil - deathly allergic. Palm reading cards - most rational, non spiritual person you've ever met. Fancy manicure bits - I'm a nurse and my nails don't get a chance to grow with all the handwashing damage let alone be painted 🤣 Thank goodness for FIL - nice bottle of bubbly. This man gets me.
We are doing immediate family gift exchange tomorrow at home and I shall be delighted with the gifts I bought for my children and husband to give to me!

Awalkintime · 25/12/2021 20:38

sweetbellyhigh
Thank you, it is all logged (pardon the pun)!!!

mpsssm · 25/12/2021 20:39

I have to supervise contact between my ex and his daughter. He bought us a tin of quality street. Further inspection showed that the strawberry creams and green triangles had been removed. Apparently his sister in law is getting those.

Xmasprrssiehelp · 25/12/2021 20:42

When I was on maternity we stick to a £59 budget. I got DH fancy chocolates, compulsory novelty socks and a nice framed picture if home and DS.

I got, a garlic press, olive oil decanter, a giant pack of Asda smart price black socks, and basically loads of random kitchen gadgets from Asda’s cheapest range.

stevalnamechanger · 25/12/2021 20:47

I'd have said return it !

I'd rather have nothing at all than thoughtless tat sorry

DickMabutt73962 · 25/12/2021 20:49

@Faevern

Not this year but last year my MiL bought 60 year old me, me a pair of glitter leggings, an itchy woollen jumper and a gold love bullet from Poundland.
I am screaming at the Poundland gold bullet
nzborn · 25/12/2021 20:49

Can you buy yourself some presents for yourself,I do this for my birthday and Christmas and every year I get what I want ( join account ).

DickMabutt73962 · 25/12/2021 20:52

@RedPandaWanda

Dh ‘gift’ to me this year is a bank transfer for some money. Such thought and romance went into that one. Oh and it’s 5.15pm and I’m still yet to see the money in my account. He has excelled himself this year. Usually I get a box of Ferrero Rocher even though he knows I suffer from IBS and chocolate upsets my stomach!
Money is all I want, I can buy myself something. Although if he hasn't sent it yet...
MyComputerGetsSadWithoutMe · 25/12/2021 21:00

My mum gave me some used lipstick.

It had cat hair on...

Merry Christmas 🎅

ForensicAccountant · 25/12/2021 21:02

^Awalkintime

sweetbellyhigh
There is already a grievance underway thankfully and the big boss is due to come down to give them a warning in Jan when we go back so they just shot themselves in the foot with this one. I agree it was the undertone of what they gave and what it suggests.^

To be fair you use poo bags not because you are shit but to clear up someone else’s mess.

Pebbledashery · 25/12/2021 21:03

I've got various bath sets. They will be going to the charity shop next week.

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