I don't mean this to sound braggy but it's just to give context - We're very lucky that at Christmas my parents, DHs parents and my Nan will usually give us or spend on us between £50-100. Now we aren't skint at all but we are quite frugal and like to save money when we can, so this got me thinking. Would it be strange to use say the £100 present to buy half a lamb for the freezer?
Then the other money for a milk man subscription for a year for milk (obviously) and eggs, or maybe ask for things like nice herbal teas and fresh coffee?
I know I'd be more than happy to give that to a friend or family member as a present but then as I say I'm quite frugal so it makes sense to me but I'm wonder if others wouldn't see it as a "proper" present, especially as I say we aren't struggling with money.
Just to add - they'll ask what we would like for Christmas so it's not as if they'd normally buy a surprise and I'd be upsetting them by asking for something specific instead.
Yabu - Christmas is a time to buy treats!
Yanbu - it makes sense!