I know that I am a Scrooge for writing this post. 
I know that the Spirit of Bad Christmas Gifts Past is going to haunt me. 
But, I need to get this off my chest. Please bear with me.
Part of our family follows the no gift rule for adults.
Part of our family subscribes to homemade gifts only.
Part of the family still buys gifts.
Which section of the family do I enjoy the most at Christmas? I have to be honest and say it is the homemade and non-gifters. I’m just saying.
And, since the only family that knows that I blog is my hubby (as far as I know), I have to share about some Christmas presents that we received. Be forewarned: the remainder of the post will appear snarky, unappreciative, and perhaps downright rude. (Notice: I have omitted the names to protect the innocent gift givers.)
Surprise #1: What the heck were they thinking? Yes, I drink a lot of tea, but seriously?
Surprise #2: The same person who gave us this tea pot actually re-gifted a set of towels that we had given her last year. (Really—I am not making this stuff up.)
Surprise #3: Someone on the same side of the family gave us a matching set of Redneck Wine Glasses.
We are wondering what their perception of us really is? It has us concerned.
I have tried in the past to promote the no gift idea and even the homemade idea with this bunch but to no avail. If anyone has a solution and suggestions, please let me know.
The sunny-side of this predicament? We have dirty Santa gifts for next year’s round of parties. (Yes, I will be the first to admit it—I am regifting this stuff.)
(I fully realize I am going to Hell for writing this post. I am working on repenting now.)
Thanks for listening—I do feel better.
And, you’re not going to believe this. My best friend just texted me and she got a set of Red Neck Wine glasses from a wayward relative as well. We are planning a Red Neck Wine tasting right now!
I implore everyone who thinks they need to give gifts to simply give gifts to rethink this belief. Try out the homemade approach. Bake it, stitch it, paint it, throw it (as in pottery—lol), build it, craft it, can it, preserve it, brew it, distill it—let your imagination go. It is a great project to keep at all year. As stated in my last post, I am already compiling a list.
I had a lot more fun thinking up and making Gifts from the Kitchen than I did shopping online or out in the mayhem, I can certainly assure you of that!
I know that your giftee will appreciate it!
Please revisit last year’s post about Christmas gifts where I do sound like an appreciative person.
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