Is it acceptable to just do all vouchers?

[confusedlittleone]

So I know it's a total cop out, but this year one my dc is having surgery at the start of Dec, and in the meantime is in out of hospital. We have about 30 people to buy for not including dc, is it acceptable to just buy vouchers for everyone (but like that relate to that person i.e. Fil goes to the movies a few times a month so would get a cinema voucher) or is it really not acceptable to do that?? (For reference his family's rather 'proper' and still insists on proper written thankyou cards after every birthday/Christmas etc which is why I'm having so much trouble on this! My family couldn't care less)

I love, love, love getting vouchers. I have a drawer full of watches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings etc. I have been given over the last 40 odd years. I don't wear jewellery. I don't wear make up and have very sensitive skin so can't use soaps, body wash, body butter etc. I love being able to choose something I like and can get use from.
Definitely get vouchers and I hope your dc's surgery goes well.

I think good idea. I'd far rather have a voucher I can use that an item that I don't really need, no matter how well thought out. Also, how could anyone possibly object under the circumstances.

I love receiving vouchers and I do give them as well. Always stuck to a tin of biscuits so there is a physical present to open too.

Of course it is!! I love receiving vouchers

I have to be honest and say from your title I was going to say No, unacceptable, but with the exception being if shopping is impossible.

I think in OP's case she clearly has more important things to be doing in the run up to Christmas and appropriately-chosen vouchers will be more than adequate. Anyone who would rather you trudged round Debenhams for their benefit than sat with DC in hospital doesn't deserve a present from you anyway.

When I had a baby shortly before Christmas everyone had gifts which you can get on Amazon Prime, and frankly they were lucky to get those

Totally acceptable.
Choosing and wrapping gifts is just as painful as paying for them, so well done on cutting your workload. Sometimes the supermarkets do extra points when you buy them so look out for that, or use cash back sites. Go for it.

I will add to my earlier post and say my two oldest dcs (8&10) LOVE getting vouchers as gifts, as do all of their friends.

Positive voucher feedback from everyone! That's promising
I'm liking the suggestions of Smyths vouchers for children too. I think everyone who invites DSD to a school party this year can have a voucher to our local toy shop.

Definitely OK to give vouchers. I'd much rather receive vouchers than the smellies/candles/scarves/pens that I usually get!

Don't forget most vouchers expire if they're not used within two years. When DS went off to uni last month I found two topman vouchers in a box under his bed, one of which has to be used by the end of next month. He doesn't shop there, so that's something from top shop for me!

I think in the circumstances OP it’s absolutely fine. You know your family won’t mind, so if it’s DH/DP’s ask him to tell his family what you plan on doing and why. Then don’t worry about it a second more! Hope the op goes well and you have a lovely Christmas!

For a normal family it would be absolutely fine, but it sounds like you have your work cut out with your in laws!

For reference his family's rather 'proper' and still insists on proper written thankyou cards after every birthday/Christmas etc

Written thank you after xmas pressies! Jog on, they would get a heartfelt verbal thank you when gifts were exchanged or any written thank yous would be organised and written by dh as they are his family!

For anyone following this- DHs siblings kicked off about this plan. So we've settled the problem buy saying we're not buying for them. They've also told us they don't want to see on xmas day I didn't really want to see them anyway so it suits me quite nicely.