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straightlinespeed

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My inlaws, as great as they are, insist that they buy gifts for me and my wife. The problem is we dont need anything and do not want anything. If we tell them we dont want anything for Christmas, they will still buy us something just to get us something. We have been thinking for the past couple days what to ask for whether it is a gift for one of us or something for both of us, something for the house, etc... and we really cannot think of anything to tell them. So what do you tell someone that insists that you have to get gifts for Christmas?
 
Get them to donate to a local charity in both your names. They give you something, while you help someone else out. Problem solved.
 
RustyRatRod said:
Get them to donate to a local charity in both your names. They give you something, while you help someone else out. Problem solved.
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Agree 100%!! Or how about all 4 of you donate some time together this Christmas!! I think that would be fun to do, and you all give a gift to others as well!!
 
just accept the gifts,and dont hurt there feelings by telling them you dont want any. they must care for you,be glad you have someone like them.
 
RustyRatRod said:
Get them to donate to a local charity in both your names. They give you something, while you help someone else out. Problem solved.
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cosgig said:
Agree 100%!! Or how about all 4 of you donate some time together this Christmas!! I think that would be fun to do, and you all give a gift to others as well!!
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I agree guys that is a good idea. However they wont do that. Its just not the way they are.

jdsduster said:
just accept the gifts,and dont hurt there feelings by telling them you dont want any. they must care for you,be glad you have someone like them.
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I hear what your saying, and I am glad they are a part of my life. Its just tough, being that if there is anything we want we buy it for ourselves. We weren't going to do gifts this year, until the sister in law insisted that we had to do gifts, because she likes to open them.
 
Then let them buy yall a couple of new cars. Screw it.
 
I got a 1/4 beef from my mother in law a week ago. She asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I said "I already got my present" I shared it with my son. The gift of giving!
 
Ask for a drone or some other nice popular toy then turn around and regift it to a kid, toy drive, charity.
 
Tell them you want a date for Christmas in the form of a gift card to the best steak house or Italian restaurant in the area and a pair of movie passes. They feel good for giving something and you and your wife get a nice date out of it.
 
I like the idea of turning around and regifting it, to someone less fortunate. I'll have to try to find something that they would buy, they really only shop at about 3 different stores.

Our other idea is to just ask for a gift card like mentioned, but to a Menards or Lowes type store. That way we can use it for some sort of need for the house.
 
hahaha, now that I like. Why could I not think of that... I've been talking about one since I've gotten the smoked cheese from Doug.
 
straightlinespeed said:
My inlaws, as great as they are, insist that they buy gifts for me and my wife. The problem is we dont need anything and do not want anything. If we tell them we dont want anything for Christmas, they will still buy us something just to get us something. We have been thinking for the past couple days what to ask for whether it is a gift for one of us or something for both of us, something for the house, etc... and we really cannot think of anything to tell them. So what do you tell someone that insists that you have to get gifts for Christmas?
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"Well, we could really use a new safer front end for our A body, RMS/Hemidenny/Gerst would make the car much better handling/stopping..." If they insist. ;)

But really the giving of gifts makes people feel helpful, good, it allows friends and family to express, to demonstrate their love for you, as well as to vicariously experience your joy and love for them as well. Do not deny someone that opportunity. The important thing is the act of giving, not the item. Also, the more emotional energy that the giver of the gift has invested in it, the better it is. Burnt home made raisin cookies are far better than a new Milwaukee drill.
 
I say to keep exchanging gifts. It's a tradition that's important to people if not to you. Maybe make something so you don't feel like you're competing in value with store-bought gifts.
 
My son use to tell me that too. I explained to him one day, he and his family are all I have. When I'm gone, everything I have will be his. Gifting is a way to get that to them now, and gives me a good feeling. If it makes them happy, don't take that away.
 
my mom, my sister and the rest of the family always say "nothing" when we ask what they want for Xmess.... drives me (and my wife) up a wall.. on the other hand - I have to admit that I can't answer the question either.. :lol:.
I enjoy Christmas, seeing family and friends and all, but the whole gift thing/commercialism aspect of it all drives me up a wall (seeing a theme here?). Stay with your answer (we don't really need or want anything) and let them do what they will do - unless what they come up with is totally horrible, accept it and be gracious... most of all though, enjoy them - the gifts are replaceable - they are not. :thumbsup:
 
Be thankful you have parents, or in laws who are able to do things with you. Ours have all passed on. I love the Christmas season and being with family. Our one year old granddaughter loves helping decorate our tree by taking ornaments of and hanging them to me. That was fun. Enjoy your family and remember the reason for the season and celebrate!
 
[QUOTE="RustyRatRod, post: 1971479051, member: 14960" --------------]Then let them buy yall a couple of new cars. Screw it.------------[/QUOTE]
a hellcat, no doubt !!
 
Why don't you have them take you and your wife out to dinner and then a couple months later you take them out? Yall gonna eat sometime and that way you can visit with them(and control the timing of the visit).
 
i tell them , the only thing i want and need is best wishes and loving family n friends . merry christmas to all .
 
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This is what I asked santa for.
 
My Wife and I are in the same boat. We aren't wealthy but "within reason" buy what ever we want,when we want it. We just give the Kids(6) and Grandkids(7) money in a card and request they not buy us anything. We still have a drawer full of gift cards to Applebees..Chili's...Starbucks even though we asked them not too. Tried to tell them we don't need em but don't want to hurt feelings so we just let them be happy for giving them to us and use them once in a while.
 
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