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 2013-11-25 12:52 PM in reply to: Kido |
Champion  14571     the alamo city, Texas |  Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN applesOriginally posted by Kido In general, the whole gift giving thing is stressful. I keep getting asked what I want for my B-day and Christmas, which is stressful because I have to come up with something I actually WANT they won't judge me on. Can't ask mom for toys for the "dungeon". PLUS I need to know what their budget is. Can't asks mums and dads for a computrainer. Giving is just about as hard as well. I always feel elated when I actually find "the perfect gift" for someone since it's rare. It seems mostly guesswork most of the time. Sure they will appreciate it, but do they really LOVE it? The last real "win" with the parents was a keurig machine. The use it all the time and it's been several years since I got it. Recently, I just bought some games and a coat from Target and my wife gave me her Target card to get points. I got home and she said "happy birthday".... win for me! i am so anti-gift giving myself. my sister and i stopped exchanging gifts years ago. i wish i could get my husband and in-laws on board with this. in my family the grown ups don't do gifts. i love food and being with others at the holidays and really couldn't care less about gifts. UGH!! how do i make people stop.
and re: wish list: my 4 MONTH OLD NEPHEW HAS AN AMAZON WISH LIST. no. just no. |
| 2013-11-25 1:02 PM in reply to: mehaner |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by Kido In general, the whole gift giving thing is stressful. I keep getting asked what I want for my B-day and Christmas, which is stressful because I have to come up with something I actually WANT they won't judge me on. Can't ask mom for toys for the "dungeon". PLUS I need to know what their budget is. Can't asks mums and dads for a computrainer. Giving is just about as hard as well. I always feel elated when I actually find "the perfect gift" for someone since it's rare. It seems mostly guesswork most of the time. Sure they will appreciate it, but do they really LOVE it? The last real "win" with the parents was a keurig machine. The use it all the time and it's been several years since I got it. Recently, I just bought some games and a coat from Target and my wife gave me her Target card to get points. I got home and she said "happy birthday".... win for me! i am so anti-gift giving myself. my sister and i stopped exchanging gifts years ago. i wish i could get my husband and in-laws on board with this. in my family the grown ups don't do gifts. i love food and being with others at the holidays and really couldn't care less about gifts. UGH!! how do i make people stop.
and re: wish list: my 4 MONTH OLD NEPHEW HAS AN AMAZON WISH LIST. no. just no. Obviously the "wish list" is for the parents... ha! But I'd rather be given a list of what to buy vs. having to pick something out. I don't mind picking something out,but I want people to get what they WANT and to USE what I buy for them. Otherwise it is like throwing money away.
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| 2013-11-25 1:48 PM in reply to: KSH |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by KSH Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by Kido In general, the whole gift giving thing is stressful. I keep getting asked what I want for my B-day and Christmas, which is stressful because I have to come up with something I actually WANT they won't judge me on. Can't ask mom for toys for the "dungeon". PLUS I need to know what their budget is. Can't asks mums and dads for a computrainer. Giving is just about as hard as well. I always feel elated when I actually find "the perfect gift" for someone since it's rare. It seems mostly guesswork most of the time. Sure they will appreciate it, but do they really LOVE it? The last real "win" with the parents was a keurig machine. The use it all the time and it's been several years since I got it. Recently, I just bought some games and a coat from Target and my wife gave me her Target card to get points. I got home and she said "happy birthday".... win for me! i am so anti-gift giving myself. my sister and i stopped exchanging gifts years ago. i wish i could get my husband and in-laws on board with this. in my family the grown ups don't do gifts. i love food and being with others at the holidays and really couldn't care less about gifts. UGH!! how do i make people stop.
and re: wish list: my 4 MONTH OLD NEPHEW HAS AN AMAZON WISH LIST. no. just no. Obviously the "wish list" is for the parents... ha! But I'd rather be given a list of what to buy vs. having to pick something out. I don't mind picking something out,but I want people to get what they WANT and to USE what I buy for them. Otherwise it is like throwing money away.
he's seriously 4 months old next week, he needs/wants/will remember nothing. he is my 7th "niece-phew" and i never bought ANY of them gifts until they were old enough to at least know what the heck was going on! the circumstances of how i got the list are super tacky too... |
| 2013-11-25 1:49 PM in reply to: KSH |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by KSH Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by Kido In general, the whole gift giving thing is stressful. I keep getting asked what I want for my B-day and Christmas, which is stressful because I have to come up with something I actually WANT they won't judge me on. Can't ask mom for toys for the "dungeon". PLUS I need to know what their budget is. Can't asks mums and dads for a computrainer. Giving is just about as hard as well. I always feel elated when I actually find "the perfect gift" for someone since it's rare. It seems mostly guesswork most of the time. Sure they will appreciate it, but do they really LOVE it? The last real "win" with the parents was a keurig machine. The use it all the time and it's been several years since I got it. Recently, I just bought some games and a coat from Target and my wife gave me her Target card to get points. I got home and she said "happy birthday".... win for me! i am so anti-gift giving myself. my sister and i stopped exchanging gifts years ago. i wish i could get my husband and in-laws on board with this. in my family the grown ups don't do gifts. i love food and being with others at the holidays and really couldn't care less about gifts. UGH!! how do i make people stop.
and re: wish list: my 4 MONTH OLD NEPHEW HAS AN AMAZON WISH LIST. no. just no. Obviously the "wish list" is for the parents... ha! But I'd rather be given a list of what to buy vs. having to pick something out. I don't mind picking something out,but I want people to get what they WANT and to USE what I buy for them. Otherwise it is like throwing money away.
Doesn't every 4 mo old want a 65" plasma TV, XBox One and a recliner with built in fridge? |
| 2013-11-25 2:08 PM in reply to: mehaner |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by KSH Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by Kido In general, the whole gift giving thing is stressful. I keep getting asked what I want for my B-day and Christmas, which is stressful because I have to come up with something I actually WANT they won't judge me on. Can't ask mom for toys for the "dungeon". PLUS I need to know what their budget is. Can't asks mums and dads for a computrainer. Giving is just about as hard as well. I always feel elated when I actually find "the perfect gift" for someone since it's rare. It seems mostly guesswork most of the time. Sure they will appreciate it, but do they really LOVE it? The last real "win" with the parents was a keurig machine. The use it all the time and it's been several years since I got it. Recently, I just bought some games and a coat from Target and my wife gave me her Target card to get points. I got home and she said "happy birthday".... win for me! i am so anti-gift giving myself. my sister and i stopped exchanging gifts years ago. i wish i could get my husband and in-laws on board with this. in my family the grown ups don't do gifts. i love food and being with others at the holidays and really couldn't care less about gifts. UGH!! how do i make people stop.
and re: wish list: my 4 MONTH OLD NEPHEW HAS AN AMAZON WISH LIST. no. just no. Obviously the "wish list" is for the parents... ha! But I'd rather be given a list of what to buy vs. having to pick something out. I don't mind picking something out,but I want people to get what they WANT and to USE what I buy for them. Otherwise it is like throwing money away.
he's seriously 4 months old next week, he needs/wants/will remember nothing. he is my 7th "niece-phew" and i never bought ANY of them gifts until they were old enough to at least know what the heck was going on! the circumstances of how i got the list are super tacky too... A 4mo old should not have a wish list on Amazon already - that just sounds wrong, as does whatever the circumstances for you ended up on the list. However, for my niece & nephew who are going to be 4 & 6 this Xmas, I'd really appreciate it if my bro & SIL would do something like this so that I don't have to keep badgering my brother. I can count the number of times that he's responded to an email from me over the last, oh I don't know... 5 years? 6? On ONE hand. He's not the best at family communication.
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| 2013-11-25 2:54 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Pro 4313 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl However, for my niece & nephew who are going to be 4 & 6 this Xmas, Standard: Dolls Action figures If you want to be the "cool aunt" and P.O. the Bro and SIL all at the same time: Jewelry maker (lots of small pieces) Something that makes noise (drum kit, guitar) Something that requires LOTS of batteries and/or assembly Something that shoots and/or flies Makeup |
| 2013-11-25 2:59 PM in reply to: bradleyd3 |
Master 2504 Southwest Iowa | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by bradleyd3 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl However, for my niece & nephew who are going to be 4 & 6 this Xmas, If you want to be the "cool aunt" and P.O. the Bro and SIL all at the same time: Jewelry maker (lots of small pieces) Something that makes noise (drum kit, guitar) Something that requires LOTS of batteries and/or assembly Something that shoots and/or flies Makeup ^^^^^^^ THIS!!!! |
| 2013-11-25 3:01 PM in reply to: 0 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Random annoyance and a first world problem... so I bought new Asics Kayano's yesterday. Was told the ugly black ones were the only option. Then I go online and see all these cool colors I can buy! Now I have to drive back to the shop and return the ugly ones so I can get some pretty ones that I actually want to wear. I don't like black running shoes at all. And I don't care how they don't ever look dirty. Edited by KSH 2013-11-25 3:01 PM |
| 2013-11-25 3:04 PM in reply to: flip18436572 |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by flip18436572 Originally posted by bradleyd3 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl However, for my niece & nephew who are going to be 4 & 6 this Xmas, If you want to be the "cool aunt" and P.O. the Bro and SIL all at the same time: Jewelry maker (lots of small pieces) Something that makes noise (drum kit, guitar) Something that requires LOTS of batteries and/or assembly Something that shoots and/or flies Makeup ^^^^^^^ THIS!!!!
karaoke machine inflatable ball pit Nerf guns something with LOTS of glitter |
| 2013-11-25 3:11 PM in reply to: cgregg |
Pro 4313 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by cgregg Originally posted by flip18436572 Originally posted by bradleyd3 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl However, for my niece & nephew who are going to be 4 & 6 this Xmas, If you want to be the "cool aunt" and P.O. the Bro and SIL all at the same time: Jewelry maker (lots of small pieces) Something that makes noise (drum kit, guitar) Something that requires LOTS of batteries and/or assembly Something that shoots and/or flies Makeup ^^^^^^^ THIS!!!!
karaoke machine inflatable ball pit Nerf guns something with LOTS of glitter Legos Play-Dough EZ Bake Oven with LOTS of the packets to make LOTS of goodies Shooting toys cannot be stressed enough.... |
| 2013-11-25 3:26 PM in reply to: bradleyd3 |
Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by bradleyd3 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl However, for my niece & nephew who are going to be 4 & 6 this Xmas, Standard: Dolls Action figures If you want to be the "cool aunt" and P.O. the Bro and SIL all at the same time: Jewelry maker (lots of small pieces) Something that makes noise (drum kit, guitar) Something that requires LOTS of batteries and/or assembly Something that shoots and/or flies Makeup Who is this person using Brad's BT account and giving this kind of advice?? |
| 2013-11-25 3:26 PM in reply to: Kido |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by Kido Originally posted by KSH Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by Kido In general, the whole gift giving thing is stressful. I keep getting asked what I want for my B-day and Christmas, which is stressful because I have to come up with something I actually WANT they won't judge me on. Can't ask mom for toys for the "dungeon". PLUS I need to know what their budget is. Can't asks mums and dads for a computrainer. Giving is just about as hard as well. I always feel elated when I actually find "the perfect gift" for someone since it's rare. It seems mostly guesswork most of the time. Sure they will appreciate it, but do they really LOVE it? The last real "win" with the parents was a keurig machine. The use it all the time and it's been several years since I got it. Recently, I just bought some games and a coat from Target and my wife gave me her Target card to get points. I got home and she said "happy birthday".... win for me! i am so anti-gift giving myself. my sister and i stopped exchanging gifts years ago. i wish i could get my husband and in-laws on board with this. in my family the grown ups don't do gifts. i love food and being with others at the holidays and really couldn't care less about gifts. UGH!! how do i make people stop.
and re: wish list: my 4 MONTH OLD NEPHEW HAS AN AMAZON WISH LIST. no. just no. Obviously the "wish list" is for the parents... ha! But I'd rather be given a list of what to buy vs. having to pick something out. I don't mind picking something out,but I want people to get what they WANT and to USE what I buy for them. Otherwise it is like throwing money away.
Doesn't every 4 mo old want a 65" plasma TV, XBox One and a recliner with built in fridge? there are $400 leather boots on the list... |
| 2013-11-25 3:28 PM in reply to: 0 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by KSH Random annoyance and a first world problem... so I bought new Asics Kayano's yesterday. Was told the ugly black ones were the only option. Then I go online and see all these cool colors I can buy! Now I have to drive back to the shop and return the ugly ones so I can get some pretty ones that I actually want to wear. I don't like black running shoes at all. And I don't care how they don't ever look dirty. I have one too. I used my phone app to buy my $5.50 skinny pumpkin spice latte that was SUPPOSED to be free for my B-day but apparently I had to notify the barista beforehand because I ended up paying for it and have to get my free drink next time. WHY IS LIFE SO UNFAIR AND DIFFICULT!!!!!!!! Edited by Kido 2013-11-25 3:28 PM |
| 2013-11-25 3:33 PM in reply to: Kido |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Wow, I seriously hit the wall. Going good all morning then WHAM, need to take a nap/falling asleep. |
| 2013-11-25 3:34 PM in reply to: bradleyd3 |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by bradleyd3 Originally posted by cgregg Legos Play-Dough EZ Bake Oven with LOTS of the packets to make LOTS of goodies Shooting toys cannot be stressed enough.... Originally posted by flip18436572 Originally posted by bradleyd3 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl However, for my niece & nephew who are going to be 4 & 6 this Xmas, If you want to be the "cool aunt" and P.O. the Bro and SIL all at the same time: Jewelry maker (lots of small pieces) Something that makes noise (drum kit, guitar) Done Something that requires LOTS of batteries and/or assembly DONE Something that shoots and/or flies Makeup DONE ^^^^^^^ THIS!!!!
karaoke machine DONE inflatable ball pit Nerf guns ON THE POTENTIAL LIST something with LOTS of glitter DONE I've also gotten remote control cars, electric piano, additional microphone to go with the karaoke machine... I was thinking either nerf guns or the bow and arrow sets with the suction cups on the ends of the arrows. I LOVE being the über cool aunt. |
| 2013-11-25 3:37 PM in reply to: mehaner |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by Kido Originally posted by KSH Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by Kido In general, the whole gift giving thing is stressful. I keep getting asked what I want for my B-day and Christmas, which is stressful because I have to come up with something I actually WANT they won't judge me on. Can't ask mom for toys for the "dungeon". PLUS I need to know what their budget is. Can't asks mums and dads for a computrainer. Giving is just about as hard as well. I always feel elated when I actually find "the perfect gift" for someone since it's rare. It seems mostly guesswork most of the time. Sure they will appreciate it, but do they really LOVE it? The last real "win" with the parents was a keurig machine. The use it all the time and it's been several years since I got it. Recently, I just bought some games and a coat from Target and my wife gave me her Target card to get points. I got home and she said "happy birthday".... win for me! i am so anti-gift giving myself. my sister and i stopped exchanging gifts years ago. i wish i could get my husband and in-laws on board with this. in my family the grown ups don't do gifts. i love food and being with others at the holidays and really couldn't care less about gifts. UGH!! how do i make people stop.
and re: wish list: my 4 MONTH OLD NEPHEW HAS AN AMAZON WISH LIST. no. just no. Obviously the "wish list" is for the parents... ha! But I'd rather be given a list of what to buy vs. having to pick something out. I don't mind picking something out,but I want people to get what they WANT and to USE what I buy for them. Otherwise it is like throwing money away.
Doesn't every 4 mo old want a 65" plasma TV, XBox One and a recliner with built in fridge? there are $400 leather boots on the list... Kid or adult sized? Either way... super tacky. |
| 2013-11-25 3:44 PM in reply to: mehaner |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by Kido Originally posted by KSH Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by Kido In general, the whole gift giving thing is stressful. I keep getting asked what I want for my B-day and Christmas, which is stressful because I have to come up with something I actually WANT they won't judge me on. Can't ask mom for toys for the "dungeon". PLUS I need to know what their budget is. Can't asks mums and dads for a computrainer. Giving is just about as hard as well. I always feel elated when I actually find "the perfect gift" for someone since it's rare. It seems mostly guesswork most of the time. Sure they will appreciate it, but do they really LOVE it? The last real "win" with the parents was a keurig machine. The use it all the time and it's been several years since I got it. Recently, I just bought some games and a coat from Target and my wife gave me her Target card to get points. I got home and she said "happy birthday".... win for me! i am so anti-gift giving myself. my sister and i stopped exchanging gifts years ago. i wish i could get my husband and in-laws on board with this. in my family the grown ups don't do gifts. i love food and being with others at the holidays and really couldn't care less about gifts. UGH!! how do i make people stop.
and re: wish list: my 4 MONTH OLD NEPHEW HAS AN AMAZON WISH LIST. no. just no. Obviously the "wish list" is for the parents... ha! But I'd rather be given a list of what to buy vs. having to pick something out. I don't mind picking something out,but I want people to get what they WANT and to USE what I buy for them. Otherwise it is like throwing money away.
Doesn't every 4 mo old want a 65" plasma TV, XBox One and a recliner with built in fridge? there are $400 leather boots on the list... Um... what? No. Just no. |
| 2013-11-25 3:46 PM in reply to: KSH |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Like people already don't guilt people in lavishing them with gifts already under the pretense of labor just with the shower invite. We probably dropped hundreds this year on baby mamas that we barely know only because they sent out an invite. Now they want to drag the gift thing on for a 4 month old at Christmas time? Sometimes baby mamas can be SO aggravating! In general, a BARELY care for my sibling's offspring, much less a friends or strangers. I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR BABY!!!! GOOD FOR YOU! YOU SCREWED AND CRANKED OUT A MINI YOU - HALF THE TIME, ON ACCIDENT!
I feel better. |
| 2013-11-25 4:14 PM in reply to: Kido |
Pro 4313 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by Kido Like people already don't guilt people in lavishing them with gifts already under the pretense of labor just with the shower invite. We probably dropped hundreds this year on baby mamas that we barely know only because they sent out an invite. Now they want to drag the gift thing on for a 4 month old at Christmas time? Sometimes baby mamas can be SO aggravating! In general, a BARELY care for my sibling's offspring, much less a friends or strangers. I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR BABY!!!! GOOD FOR YOU! YOU SCREWED AND CRANKED OUT A MINI YOU - HALF THE TIME, ON ACCIDENT!
I feel better. But you don't have kids so this post is null and void.  |
| 2013-11-25 4:50 PM in reply to: bradleyd3 |
Pro 6191 | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples That's it. I'm making an Amazon wishlist for my dog and demanding that people buy him presents. |
| 2013-11-25 5:01 PM in reply to: ratherbeswimming |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by ratherbeswimming That's it. I'm making an Amazon wishlist for my dog and demanding that people buy him presents.
BRILLIANT.
does your dog want a 54cm cannondale slice? mine does. |
| 2013-11-25 7:15 PM in reply to: mehaner |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by mehaner Originally posted by ratherbeswimming That's it. I'm making an Amazon wishlist for my dog and demanding that people buy him presents.
BRILLIANT.
does your dog want a 54cm cannondale slice? mine does. Why would anyone want a can-o-ale? |
| 2013-11-26 1:46 AM in reply to: pitt83 |
Regular 1023 Madrid | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Gift ideas ? 2 words- Thrift Shop. Which reminds me... I'm gonna pop some tags. Only got 20 dollas in my pocket. |
| 2013-11-26 6:48 AM in reply to: gr33n |
Master 2504 Southwest Iowa | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Happy Taco Tuesday TAN!!!
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| 2013-11-26 7:51 AM in reply to: gr33n |
Champion 16151 Checkin' out the podium girls | Subject: RE: TAN 202: A bunch of rotTAN apples Originally posted by gr33n Gift ideas ? 2 words- Thrift Shop. Which reminds me... I'm gonna pop some tags. Only got 20 dollas in my pocket. I look effing awesome.... |
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