You don't give to receive but...

moreofthegoodstuff

Do you think they kept it on there thinking we would think they had spent a tenner on it? I nearly burst out laughing when I saw the coloured in real price, what a joke...everyone around us was commenting on how useful it would be and I just sat there with a blank face laughing inside at their ignorance!

lostinrates

moreofthegoodstuff wrote: »

I'd happily give it to you but I'm sure I'll be made to put it somewhere just to show we have used it!! :eek:

Hahaha,

I would make sure you take their temperature next time they are there. Mention what fun it's been noting the temperature opf the pair of you in all the normal places, just as you slip in under their tongue.


(joke, I know some people take posts very seriously all of the time).

elantan

Yep I think they thought something like that lol

Put the two beside each other and say look the temperature just went from 10 to 3 lol

Mrs_Huggett

I have a friend who was a childminder for many years and she still buys for the children even though one family have moved away, last year we actually made a teddy bears picnic for them from felt and wadding, found a little wicker hamper in a charity shop, bought teddies that were very cheap but old fashioned style if you know what I mean, I hemmed up a gingham picnic cloth for her, all put together it looked wonderful, did she get a thank you? No, the dad is a vicar......... Same this year, and also with her ex charges of another family, dropped presents off and still has not heard from the mother of the children, or the children themselves, they are 12 and 16 now! She got a Christmas card from the new wife of the father though which was nice, but even her niece from her ex partners side of the family hasn't proffered even a text to say thanks for her gift or her daughters, all these people are aware that my friend has very little money as she is unemployed and not one of them ever get her anything, shame on them, but I made up for it a bit I hope, bought her lovely things that I knew she would really like!!

moreofthegoodstuff

Mrs_Huggett wrote: »

I have a friend who was a childminder for many years and she still buys for the children even though one family have moved away, last year we actually made a teddy bears picnic for them from felt and wadding, found a little wicker hamper in a charity shop, bought teddies that were very cheap but old fashioned style if you know what I mean, I hemmed up a gingham picnic cloth for her, all put together it looked wonderful, did she get a thank you? No, the dad is a vicar......... Same this year, and also with her ex charges of another family, dropped presents off and still has not heard from the mother of the children, or the children themselves, they are 12 and 16 now! She got a Christmas card from the new wife of the father though which was nice, but even her niece from her ex partners side of the family hasn't proffered even a text to say thanks for her gift or her daughters, all these people are aware that my friend has very little money as she is unemployed and not one of them ever get her anything, shame on them, but I made up for it a bit I hope, bought her lovely things that I knew she would really like!!

That is such a shame, all that time and effort and not even a thank you? So rude!! We bought presents for them and their three children and not one thank you from the adults, the kids are all under 5 and said thank you without being told! It's a shame the adults aren't the same.

We got married back in August and sent out thank you cards to everyone (even people that just came without a gift as we were chuffed they could come!) we have been to loads of weddings this year and nobody else has done this...Is it the new thing not to use manners?

Errata

moreofthegoodstuff wrote: »

We got married back in August and sent out thank you cards to everyone (even people that just came without a gift as we were chuffed they could come!) we have been to loads of weddings this year and nobody else has done this...Is it the new thing not to use manners?

Only in some circles.

Miss_Havisham

it's easy enough to find something "nice" for a fiver or less, but it needs thought.

Most of my presents cost under a tenner but they are pretty, useful or fit my interests. Hand cream, a nail polish, jigsaw puzzle, small cookery book from M&S, tube of lovehearts sweeties, home made earrings, etc etc. I'm pleased with everything.

Similarly I gave family members funny little things - sneaker balls for my nephew with sweaty feet, unusual organic ciders for my brother who usually drinks Magners, a personalised tree bauble for my sister in law, small jar of maple syrup for my sis who makes american-style pancakes.

We have such a laugh when unwrapping our pressies, which is what it's all about - being close to family.

Miss H

moreofthegoodstuff

Miss_Havisham wrote: »

it's easy enough to find something "nice" for a fiver or less, but it needs thought.

Most of my presents cost under a tenner but they are pretty, useful or fit my interests. Hand cream, a nail polish, jigsaw puzzle, small cookery book from M&S, tube of lovehearts sweeties, home made earrings, etc etc. I'm pleased with everything.

Similarly I gave family members funny little things - sneaker balls for my nephew with sweaty feet, unusual organic ciders for my brother who usually drinks Magners, a personalised tree bauble for my sister in law, small jar of maple syrup for my sis who makes american-style pancakes.

We have such a laugh when unwrapping our pressies, which is what it's all about - being close to family.

Miss H

Exactly! It doesn't matter if its £1 or £100 as long as some thought goes in to it! The yellow scarf giving brother from last year got us a joke shower curtain this year that wouldn't have cost a lot but at least had some thought with it and my husband liked it and found it very funny so at least it felt like he actually tried this year no matter the cost!

DavidF

Shove the thermometer up their ar** while wearing the yellow "set" next time you see them. Inform them you have taken up a new hobby with all your gifts. Might get the point across or they might run off. Win win either way.

Mrs_Huggett

Miss_Havisham wrote: »

it's easy enough to find something "nice" for a fiver or less, but it needs thought.

Most of my presents cost under a tenner but they are pretty, useful or fit my interests. Hand cream, a nail polish, jigsaw puzzle, small cookery book from M&S, tube of lovehearts sweeties, home made earrings, etc etc. I'm pleased with everything.

Similarly I gave family members funny little things - sneaker balls for my nephew with sweaty feet, unusual organic ciders for my brother who usually drinks Magners, a personalised tree bauble for my sister in law, small jar of maple syrup for my sis who makes american-style pancakes.

We have such a laugh when unwrapping our pressies, which is what it's all about - being close to family.

Miss H

My friend always tries her very best to find the perfect gift with very little money available, she gave me the most thoughtful gift this year,and I know she did similar to another friend. We have been the unwilling recipients of some god awful things in the past but I always strived to find something I think will be appreciated, I really can't understand the mentality behind some of these people!!