For about 10 years DH and I have exchanged gifts with a couple. We are both very close to guy, his wife is sorta the outsider in the group, but certainly isn''t made to feel that way. We have know him for over 30 years, her for only about 12. Ok, enough history. She is an obvious regifter. I started realizing this a few years ago. Our male friend''s sister has even told me her tales of the wifes gift giving screw ups. I have always given very nice gifts, usually a giant basket with untold goodies in it for the entire family, but personal gifts were also in the basket. I started noticing that the Radko or Waterford ornaments that I always attached to the basket were never on her tree. Her tree was always a mismash of ornaments, so it wasn''t like it wasn''t her style. We also noticed other gifts we gave were never seen again. Then last year, she gave me back the same Christmas basket I used 3 years ago. It was a gorgeous basket with red velvet trim and little jingle bells. So, she put our gift in it, but there was dirt in the bottom. And 90% of the goodies in her basket were old, worn out looking things. She is an elementary teacher and most of the gifts looked like things her students probably gave her. Stuff like 1 single envelope of chocolate drink mix, outdated, little ceramic knick knacks .... They are not poor. She is lazy. Most of her gifts over the years are given after Christmas Day. Kinda makes you wonder that you are getting her throw offs. Her husband is aware she is a lousy gift giver, but I don''t think he knows what is in these baskets she whips up. I know I might it blasted on this subject. We honestly appreciate the gesture, but it is becoming comical.
DH and I decided to cut our gift to them way back. I used to spend around $1,000.00 on them, not so this year. So this year we are giving him a bottle of the special CR Crown Royal whiskey, and her and the kids cookies. Now you can''t regift cookies, can you!!
DH and I decided to cut our gift to them way back. I used to spend around $1,000.00 on them, not so this year. So this year we are giving him a bottle of the special CR Crown Royal whiskey, and her and the kids cookies. Now you can''t regift cookies, can you!!