Now they decide not to exchange Christmas gifts....
12-03-2010, 05:31 PM
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Joy is in the giving, go ahead and give and enjoy! Don't let others interfere, just because they decide this week,they may change again!Amazing how we let others so easily change how we feel about things. I am not allowing that these days! You put a lot of thought,care and love in each gift. Don't let them do this to you! Give, and enjoy! Now put a smile on and take back your giving!
12-03-2010, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
I would go ahead & give them each their gift - just from you to them - something you want to do just because & not because you are or are not getting a gift from them.
And then...go find a real good white elephant gift..."real good" as in the gag gift that none of them will want to have.
It will be all in fun...and no hurt feelings because they each have a special something from you already!
And then...go find a real good white elephant gift..."real good" as in the gag gift that none of them will want to have.
It will be all in fun...and no hurt feelings because they each have a special something from you already!
I agree. I think that you will feel a lot better knowing that your gifts made it to their owners and that your efforts will not have been wasted. I think that most people would rather prefer a lovely gift, especially the children, than a white elephant gift from the storeroom.
12-03-2010, 05:48 PM
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If you have them ready, give them. Just explain that they were done early, Those are adorable !!
We have a good time w/the white elephant, ever got a 1 gal can of corn, with lottery tickets taped to the bottom ??? Some are really pretty good, and around here could be anything in that toaster box:)
We have a good time w/the white elephant, ever got a 1 gal can of corn, with lottery tickets taped to the bottom ??? Some are really pretty good, and around here could be anything in that toaster box:)
12-03-2010, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mommamac
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
Give it to them some other time, maybe throughout the year as a surprise.
find a 'junk' gift & enjoy the time with family & don't mention the gifts you have made - that'll keep them guessing. LOL
The good thing is you have birthday gifts all made for the year - lucky you!
12-03-2010, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mary quite contrary
It sounds to me like you are ready for your own craft sale. You have a whole booth ready to sell. Buy yourself something nice!!!
12-03-2010, 06:33 PM
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I give presents at Christmas (and birthdays, etc) because I want to, not because I am obligated...I don't expect anything in return, so even if I don't get a gift, it doesn't stop me from giving one. I would give them all you lovingly-hand-made-from-the-heart gifts and let them play the junk swap game...they won't cherish those gifts, but they will yours and you will feel better in the end...
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