cbeebies radio is great, but Sundays it talks about God and faith. Quite surprised that if I’m honest!Ah bless him, I hope he makes friends with her again soonMy son is the same age and told his teacher 'Alexa is a robot who is in our family' I'd never heard of cbeebies radio so will be trying that today, thankyou!
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I literally sent her a link to the web page with the one I wanted on it
as I do with every present because thats how she asks for it to be done so "she doesn't get the wrong thing" in her own words. She could find it but for some reason got me something totally different I have no idea why. I cant return it no receipt, but I was thinking I will sell it as it no use me keeping it because I will never use it so its such a waste.
Was it perhaps because she couldn’t afford the one you linked to so she got something she felt was similar but cheaper?I literally sent her a link to the web page with the one I wanted on it
I cant return it no receipt, but I was thinking I will sell it as it no use me keeping it because I will never use it so its such a waste.
Years ago my mum bought me a handbag that had a picture print of Marilyn Monroe on it in black and white. It was absolutely not something that I would ever use so it went away in a cupboard and at some point ended up in a box in my parents loft.I literally sent her a link to the web page with the one I wanted on it
I cant return it no receipt, but I was thinking I will sell it as it no use me keeping it because I will never use it so its such a waste.
When I came to move house recently I got loads of boxes down and was sorting through them for things to donate to charity, things to bin and things to keep. My mum was helping me, but she has a hard time letting things go. For example, she asked me twice if I was sure I wanted to throw away my old school exercise books! I had no idea she’d even kept them.
She opened one box and pulled out this bag. It was in mint condition as I’d never used it. I said “I think that can go to charity as I’ve never used it, it’s a little small for a handbag for me given how much stuff I usually lug about” and she said “do you think anyone would want it?!”
If it’s not for you, definitely sell it.
My mum is pretty well off and it wasn't particularly expensive handbag so I don't think its that she couldn't afford it. Plus she also bought me other things that were quite expensive that I hadn't asked for.
I'm leaning towards that she just had in her mind what she wanted to get me (a soup maker) which in her opinion is a grown up practical present, and so thats what she got me. The handbag was an after thought, like oh she asked for a handbag better get her one on my weekly trip to m&s!
Aww in her defense.. A lot of websites when they sell out of something, list a different item in its place! Which is annoying, eBay and Amazon are the biggest mats for it, but I've noticed a few sites doing it now, maybe that happened?
Hahaha that’s brilliant. Did you remind her that she bought you it?!
NoHahaha that’s brilliant. Did you remind her that she bought you it?!
I was feeling bad about donating it but when she said that I felt relieved. If I’d have mentioned it was a gift she’d have been hurt and wanted me to keep it!
My MIL got me a hideous top with a big bee on the chest for Christmas. I don’t wear clothes with pictures on as a general rule: apart from band tees. What’s worse is that she got my a men’s top.
So I take it back about my friend regifting stuff. Just opened a lip balm she gave me and it’s had loads digged out of it and is covered in fingerprints. 
That is so minging. Send her a message asking if she’s got the receipt so you can exchange it.
I've had such a laugh reading this thread, thanks everyone.
I've only ever taken part in one secret santa and once was enough!
I got a Harry Potter novel (despite it being well known that I hate HP!), and Pictionary ... I lived alone at the time. Board games are no fun to play alone
I reckon both items were found in the back of a cupboard.
I've only ever taken part in one secret santa and once was enough!
I got a Harry Potter novel (despite it being well known that I hate HP!), and Pictionary ... I lived alone at the time. Board games are no fun to play alone
I reckon both items were found in the back of a cupboard.
I feel like the world's biggest cat but I don't even care...
I got my FIL a bottle of Châteauneuf Du Pap, M&S Chocolate biscuits and truffles and his favourite sweets and then put them all in a hamper to make it look nicer, what did he buy me and his son? A small Dove set each, his new girlfriend works in Morrisons so I bet they were discounted too
just to add, for my birthday this year he gave me his used firestick...and then took mine with him when he left 
I suppose I should be grateful that after nearly 15 years of being with his son, he has finally acknowledged my son and bought him a present after years of him sitting there whilst we all received gifts and he got sweet FA.
Also, SIL
text to ask what the kids wanted for Christmas and was told nothing as she couldn't afford to buy for mine. I explained that I wasn't giving to receive and that I had bought for the kids on my side so I wouldn't dream of leaving her children out. I got what she asked for and was then told by her sister that she's text asking what her partner wants...
My 14 year old nephew has also pissed me off - he asked for a game for his PS4 which I got, I gave it him on the 27th and all he said is I've been looking forward to this the most. Which is nice but a thank you goes a long way
I'm not bothering next year
I got my FIL a bottle of Châteauneuf Du Pap, M&S Chocolate biscuits and truffles and his favourite sweets and then put them all in a hamper to make it look nicer, what did he buy me and his son? A small Dove set each, his new girlfriend works in Morrisons so I bet they were discounted too
just to add, for my birthday this year he gave me his used firestick...and then took mine with him when he left I suppose I should be grateful that after nearly 15 years of being with his son, he has finally acknowledged my son and bought him a present after years of him sitting there whilst we all received gifts and he got sweet FA. Also, SIL
text to ask what the kids wanted for Christmas and was told nothing as she couldn't afford to buy for mine. I explained that I wasn't giving to receive and that I had bought for the kids on my side so I wouldn't dream of leaving her children out. I got what she asked for and was then told by her sister that she's text asking what her partner wants... My 14 year old nephew has also pissed me off - he asked for a game for his PS4 which I got, I gave it him on the 27th and all he said is I've been looking forward to this the most. Which is nice but a thank you goes a long way
I'm not bothering next year
Love this thread!!! I got given covid on Xmas day so I couldn’t be much less ungrateful for that!
Rest of my pressies were good tho!
Rest of my pressies were good tho!
In laws and nephews!!! I told my BIL not to buy my 4yr old anything as he needs nothing. He tells me that he has, so I buy my 16 year old nephew £40 of Xbox vouchers and some other bits. Let’s say that I know that nerf gun wasn’t £40I feel like the world's biggest cat but I don't even care...
I got my FIL a bottle of Châteauneuf Du Pap, M&S Chocolate biscuits and truffles and his favourite sweets and then put them all in a hamper to make it look nicer, what did he buy me and his son? A small Dove set each, his new girlfriend works in Morrisons so I bet they were discounted too
Also, SIL
My 14 year old nephew has also pissed me off - he asked for a game for his PS4 which I got, I gave it him on the 27th and all he said is I've been looking forward to this the most. Which is nice but a thank you goes a long way
I'm not bothering next year
he does this every year!
I love my sister and I know they have financial issues. She always goes all out at Christmas for the actual event with her house and kids. I keep telling her not to buy me bits and a gift, just to get me a voucher - if she’s spending £20 on tat I’d rather have a voucher which I’ll definitely use, then she’s not wasted her money. But every year it’s the same. I am quite generous and it’s totally not about even Steven’s, it’s about listening. This year she wanted some money to put towards an investment thing and an expensive make up brush - which I bought her. She’s my best friend after all, and I feel that I get it right but she never does. And it doesn’t matter how much - I’d rather have nothing than stuff that I’ll not use.
My father in law bought me a cheese making kit for Christmas. I'm a vegan and have been for 6 years.
He then proceeded to argue at me (I say at me as I was very clearly trying to not engage in the conversation) that vegan 'meat' is offensive. I was just minding my own business eating crisps in the corner
He then proceeded to argue at me (I say at me as I was very clearly trying to not engage in the conversation) that vegan 'meat' is offensive. I was just minding my own business eating crisps in the corner
It’s a birthday moan but still it’s the festive time of year soooo…
I had a milestone birthday recently. From my MIL I received a jar of sweets- where she’d purchased the jar and filled with the 3 for £1 sweets. Majority foam bananas and shrimps which are the WORST.
I messaged to say Thankyou and received a response along the lines of ‘that’s okay sorry I didn’t know you were AGE or I would have got you a better pressie’
why do that?!
SIL didn’t even get me a card. Or a text. Or even actually wish me a happy birthday when I saw her in person and others in the room acknowledged it. I don’t think I’ve done anything to upset them but I must have done? I’ve felt really anxious ever since panicking that I’ve done something wrong.
it then causes rows between me and my incredibly laid back partner because my mum and sisters would feel full wrath if they did that to him but he won’t call them out.
I had a milestone birthday recently. From my MIL I received a jar of sweets- where she’d purchased the jar and filled with the 3 for £1 sweets. Majority foam bananas and shrimps which are the WORST.
I messaged to say Thankyou and received a response along the lines of ‘that’s okay sorry I didn’t know you were AGE or I would have got you a better pressie’
why do that?!
SIL didn’t even get me a card. Or a text. Or even actually wish me a happy birthday when I saw her in person and others in the room acknowledged it. I don’t think I’ve done anything to upset them but I must have done? I’ve felt really anxious ever since panicking that I’ve done something wrong.
it then causes rows between me and my incredibly laid back partner because my mum and sisters would feel full wrath if they did that to him but he won’t call them out.
I'm complaining on behalf of my child.
We have an Uncle who isn't really an uncle. He's shitting money. Every Christmas and Birthday he buys piles of tat for my Son because he "likes him to have a lot to open." To me, it would make more sense to buy one decent thing, rather than spend the same amount on cheap rit that falls apart before New Year.
He also buys him clothes, but always 2 sizes or more bigger than he needs. My son is a bit on the shorter side, and doesn't usually go up a size until about 6 months after his birthday. Everything he buys is character stuff, which I have no problem with, but when he's buying so far ahead, he's often moved on from the characters by the time the stuff fits. It doesn't matter how many times we tell him to buy smaller, it just never happens, and I'm constantly trying to find space to store piles of too-big clothes.
We have an Uncle who isn't really an uncle. He's shitting money. Every Christmas and Birthday he buys piles of tat for my Son because he "likes him to have a lot to open." To me, it would make more sense to buy one decent thing, rather than spend the same amount on cheap rit that falls apart before New Year.
He also buys him clothes, but always 2 sizes or more bigger than he needs. My son is a bit on the shorter side, and doesn't usually go up a size until about 6 months after his birthday. Everything he buys is character stuff, which I have no problem with, but when he's buying so far ahead, he's often moved on from the characters by the time the stuff fits. It doesn't matter how many times we tell him to buy smaller, it just never happens, and I'm constantly trying to find space to store piles of too-big clothes.
Ok so I have a on off relationship with my sister - went to mums today to find she'd dropped of Xmas present for myself and my daughter (her neice).
We open them ----wait for it
I received a packet of tissues - from a multi pack and my daughter received a small tube of lip balm.
I genuinely have no words
Just don't bother
We open them ----wait for it
I received a packet of tissues - from a multi pack and my daughter received a small tube of lip balm.
I genuinely have no words
Just don't bother
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