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HOLIDAY GIFTS?

Shanus — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:32:26 GMT

Looked for a previous thread, but couldn't find one. If this is a duplicate, please delete, Mods.

What did anyone receive? Love it? A re-gift possibility? Exchange for another size or color?

I had a pr. of earrings on my wish list. No more "good jewelry". These are by Jenny Bird. huggies, but with a big presence. They have a ball w/ silicone backing which is so easy and comfy. This is my 3rd pr. from the site. I recieved the "silver" ones and the "gold" ones. Really happy that Hubby liked my suggestions and I didn't get a blender, etc.

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wagirl — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 14:56:32 GMT

Well---I gifted myself a new Ipad--am enjoying that. Got a few food delivery cards--will enjoy those. DD and I buy each other gifts and as her b-day is the 23rd, I buy for that--had a couple things I had to return--- ---but then I gift my son /dil with cash. My family doesn't exchange gifts anymore but we buy the 4 kids--2 little ones and 2 teens-- gifts, usually cash as well.

My old cat girl was feeling poorly from thanksgiving and thru xmas--so not quite as festive for us as normal. We weren't sure if she would pull thru without major intervention----but she did and is her lovely self again.

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LindaSal — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:18:01 GMT

We no longer buy each other holiday gifts or even birthday for that matter. We decided years ago that we'd rather take vacations and go out for nice dinners. I do purchase at times for myself but it's really a year round thing. I have been streamlining the "self gifting" thing though as I just don't need another piece of clothing or jewelry! Trying to be realistic about it all.

Happy for you @Shanus and hope you enjoy your pretty earrings

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I am still oxox — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:31:21 GMT

Since we buy what we want there is no reason to give holiday gifts any longer. I think its is fine after 31 years. I did get a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

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LTT1 — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:45:47 GMT

@Shanus @LindaSal @wagirl

When DD asked me what I wanted, I couldn't think of anything at first.

Then, I remembered how nice it would be to have an immersion mixer for my protein drink (which I tend to avoid in favor of junk food!)

So I received one by Keurig and it is a FROTHER!

Its really nice, it froths my drink (which is exciting)!

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Shanus — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:46:35 GMT

@wagirl Hope your kitty perks up for 2025!!

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ID2 — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:50:12 GMT

Gosh I feel so sorry for those that don't exchange Christmas gifts anymore based solely on their long relationship. My dh and I have been together 51 years and married 47. We always go out of our way to buy something special that we'd love. My dh has always been very romantic and is terrific at picking out heart felt gifts.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 22:46:45 GMT

I bought a lot of Olaplex products to try. My hair already looks so much better.

I also bought several Dr. Gross products.

My Dyson vacuum stopped working after 7 yrs. so I bought a new one. My Vitamix stopped after 15 yrs. the other day so I had to buy another one of those. What's Next?

I need a new motorhead for my old Dyson. It's $75 so guess I will order it.

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haddon9 — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:02:20 GMT

A combination of gifting myself and suggesting to family what I would like. I did get a few surprises....

A new Kindle with cover (the TSV in teal). Lots of clothes along with a new red Patricia Nash leather bag that I gifted to myself.

Candles, gift cards, framed photos, various odds & ends like fluffy socks, snowmen and my brother gave us a gift box of organic beef that he orders for us each year.

Thank goodness no one got me lotion. I much prefer to buy my own beauty items!

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wagirl — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:30:58 GMT

@ID2 --so nice to her about you and hubby. My ---now an ex--could care less about gift giving for any occassion--that included our 2 kids.

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mrshckynut — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:49:28 GMT

we gave no gifts and received the same

mrshckynut

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:57:55 GMT

Very happy with the couple Macys gift cards I received. I'll most likely get a new set of sheets, but something else could catch my eye.

I love shopping on someone else's money .... and the thrill of the hunt. lol

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threecees — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:04:39 GMT

I treated myself to my first espresso machine, the Nespresso Evoluo. To my

surprise when I attempted to use it, I couldn't. It needed a factory reset, which

my daughter researched why it wouldn't work and then it worked it's magic.

Great little espresso drinks and larger cups also. In fact, I already drank all

the sample pods it came with and already bought more. They are a bit pricey

but had some offers attached with my purchase. Definitely much more enjoyable

than coffee from my Keurig.

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Citrine1 — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:35:55 GMT

I never heard of Jenny Bird jewelry, but checked out her website after reading your post @Shanus . There are some beautiful things there!

Wear your new earrings in good health. Enjoy!

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Kachina624 — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 22:52:18 GMT

@mrshckynut wrote:
we gave no gifts and received the same

mrshckynut

@mrshckynut. Me too. Sure simplifies Christmas, doesn't it?

Some years ago, my sister and I, the only relative with whom I exchanged gifts, decided the postage was so high, and neither of us wanted or needed anything so we quit. She gets gifts from daughters and their families who live close by, but I have nobody else.

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50Mickey — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:14:18 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Gosh I feel so sorry for those that don't exchange Christmas gifts anymore based solely on their long relationship. My dh and I have been together 51 years and married 47. We always go out of our way to buy something special that we'd love. My dh has always been very romantic and is terrific at picking out heart felt gifts.

No need to feel sorry for those of us who no longer exchange gifts. My husband and I are at the age where we have most every thing that we need. If there is something that we want we buy it for ourselves. Giving gifts is overrated at this point in life. I don't need any more stuff. Time with my family is the only gift that I need or want.

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Puggywuggy — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:14:48 GMT

We purchased gifts for our granddaughters this year and had an early Christmas in November with our family.

Recently my beloved husband was diagnosed with cancer so we decided to only purchase for our grands as his surgery, recovery and treatment will be several hours away and will require lodging for myself while he's in the hospital.

The best gift I could possibly receive is his full and complete recovery which is what I am praying for. We have been together for 45 years this year.

@Shanus
I have seen and admired several pieces in her line but have hesitated to purchase because I wasn't sure how the finish would hold up. So good to know that you, as a jewelry designer yourself, likes her line. I won't hesitate to purchase now. ❤️

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I am still oxox — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:59:35 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Gosh I feel so sorry for those that don't exchange Christmas gifts anymore based solely on their long relationship. My dh and I have been together 51 years and married 47. We always go out of our way to buy something special that we'd love. My dh has always been very romantic and is terrific at picking out heart felt gifts.

@ID2 Why in the world would you feel sorry.

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Lucky Charm — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:38:25 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Gosh I feel so sorry for those that don't exchange Christmas gifts anymore based solely on their long relationship. My dh and I have been together 51 years and married 47. We always go out of our way to buy something special that we'd love. My dh has always been very romantic and is terrific at picking out heart felt gifts.

Don't you fret none!

I don't need a romantic gift from my husband of almost 44 years for Christmas.

No need for either of us to *go out of our way* to prove to each other or anyone else what we've got going between us.

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Shanus — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:03:39 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Gosh I feel so sorry for those that don't exchange Christmas gifts anymore based solely on their long relationship. My dh and I have been together 51 years and married 47. We always go out of our way to buy something special that we'd love. My dh has always been very romantic and is terrific at picking out heart felt gifts.

@ID2 It'll be 56 yrs. for us (I was a baby in diapers when we got married... Lol) and we used to purchase a nice joint gift. Usually something like a trip we'd look forward to, a painting, etc. Time marches on and we have stuff we need to sell now.

I asked for the earrings because I rarely wear my "good jewelry" and sold a lot of it. I'm comfortable wearing well made costume jewelry like jenny Bird, Ana Luisa, etc. Since I used to make jewelry, I can tell if a piece is done well and will last 10 yrs. After that, well, I'm not sure it will matter. OOOOH, yucky thought in the new year.