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Original poster

Aibu to think Asda vouchers for kids is a bit crap?

34 replies

CrapBag · 03/02/2014 21:13

Sil usually gets DCs Elc vouchers, I mentioned to DH that DS was getting a bit old for ELC now and when we went in we couldn't find anything for him to get and its over priced. Dh thanked Sil but just mentioned about DS getting a bit old and us not being able to find anything.

So what did she get them? Asda vouchers! I know, I know I sound really ungrateful but who gets Asda vouchers for children! Its not like we even have a good As a with loads of toys in, ours is tiny with half an isle full and most of that is baby stuff. I just think it is really thoughtless. She lives by there so she clearly just went in and got it with her weekly shop.

Aibu to think that it is thoughtless?

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MummyDuckAndDuckling · 03/02/2014 21:14

Use it for your next shop then and give dc the money to spend elsewhere

TessTackle · 03/02/2014 21:15

Think you're being a bit unreasonable. Asda have clothes, games, books, electronics, nice/cool home bits.

The vouchers can be spent on a variation of stuff in there and as asda is cheaper than most places the money will go further.

Joules68 · 03/02/2014 21:16

Just be grateful?

Saucia · 03/02/2014 21:16

can it be used online?

Chippednailvarnish · 03/02/2014 21:16

Yep, you're being very ungrateful.

2kidsintow · 03/02/2014 21:16

That wouldn't bother me too much. Yes, I can see that it didn't take too much thought, but I'd take my DDs to asda, let them choose from what they have (my DDs love choosing their own books/stationery/toiletries/jewelry/clothes - they'd love that type of trip) or I'd offer to buy the voucher from them then use it for my weekly shop and give them the money instead.

lilyaldrin · 03/02/2014 21:17

Can't you look online? Surely with Asda vouchers you have the choice of clothes, toys, games, DVDs etc so ideal for an older child.

FloweryFeatureWall · 03/02/2014 21:17

My sisters both got one for my dds birthday. It was very thoughtful because it meant I could decide whether to get her some toys, cute clothes or use it on shopping and get the equivalent money spent somewhere else. Much better than a gift that might not get used.

Plus it's the thought that counts. She could have just got a card.

following · 03/02/2014 21:18

your lucky she bothered .

ForgettableTampon · 03/02/2014 21:19

Asda clothes are pretty good

BeeInYourBonnet · 03/02/2014 21:20

There's no pleasing you OP Hmm .

MarianForrester · 03/02/2014 21:20

YABU

My dcs had brilliant fun spending tesco vouchers they gotfor Christmas, ds really enjoyed waiting and spending his voucher himself "would you like some help with packing?" (The Lego and power rangers toy!) He agreed and was v pleased by it all.

Lots to choose from in asda we went on a special trip to Big Tesco to spend the vouchers.

wigglesrock · 03/02/2014 21:21

Clothes, toys, games, CDs, posters, console games, books scooters etc. My kids could spend all day in Asda.

lilyaldrin · 03/02/2014 21:22

What is it you wanted exactly OP? Maybe you should have been more specific.

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CrapBag · 03/02/2014 21:24

Duh, clothes didn't even occur to me! Or online. They don't actually need anything at the moment, but maybe in the next size up. I didn't think about online either, I'll have to check.

And for someone who said its the thought that counts, that's my point, there is no thought with Sil. We saw her at relatives recently and she didn't so much as glance at the kids. She doesn't really give a damn about them. The cat was more interesting to her.

Thanks for the ideas about clothes and online though. Smile

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CrapBag · 03/02/2014 21:26

Marian yes that's fine when you have a big supermarket to go and look in, as I said in the OP, our Asda really is tinytiny. Would havebeen better if we'd had some choices.

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MarianForrester · 03/02/2014 21:29

Our tesco small too hence the trip.

Saucia · 03/02/2014 21:31

I would feel the same about the lack of thought tbh, but it’s not really a crap gift, I bet you’ll find something online. Not as much fun as a day out to spend it though!

GertyD · 03/02/2014 21:32

My stepmom always sends supermarket vouchers. We have a new (not huge) Morrisons by us now, so the last Xmas and birthdays, both DS's got Morrisons vouchers. DS1 is 15 and is saving his to buy a load of munchies for his next sleepover (all the stuff I won't let him eat normallyGrin). DS2 is 2 years old and we have got toys/clothes/DVD's etc for him.

It is not the most thrilling gift, but certainly the most useful.

Vinomcstephens · 03/02/2014 21:32

I think you come across as really rather unpleasant. So your SIL now doesn't give a damn about your children? What, the same SIL who always bought them ELC vouchers and then, at your request, stopped buying them, and instead bought vouchers that you're turning your nose up at? No-one in this life is entitled to a present - not even your children and I think you're being rude and ungracious. You probably disagree but I can live with that.

eosmum · 03/02/2014 21:33

Oh dear I usually buy a tesco voucher for birthdays, I always say it's for a movie night to buy a DVD and some goodies. Thought it was a good idea.

Shente · 03/02/2014 21:33

We'll you may feel she doesn't care but she has bought him something. I have loads of kids who I love to bits, god kids, family children but frankly other than my own it's a pita because you have no idea what else they will get that may be similar and no time to buy that many presents. I think when they are old enough a voucher they can use somewhere that stocks lots (and I get that you have a tiny Asda but as others said online is the place to go!) will be my gift of choice and no doubt their parents will be starting similar threads about me

Chippednailvarnish · 03/02/2014 21:36

You should give the vouchers back to your Sil, tell her you think her gift is "a bit crap" and then I'm sure you'll never have to worry about what she buys them again.

BumPotato · 03/02/2014 21:36

ASDA has plenty of things for kids of all ages. YABU

LittleprincessinGOLDrocks · 03/02/2014 21:40

YABU. My DC could easily find loads to buy in Asda. Books, CDs, DVDs, games, jewellery, magazines etc. In fact I think that is a really useful voucher to be given for any age.
I think she probably thought too old for ELC meant your DC wanted music / films / books.
If you really can not find anything for your child there use them for your food shop and buy your child something of the same value elsewhere.