10 Gifts that would be better to give than receive.
I’m not a gift person. This Christmas (by agreement) my husband and I didn’t exchange gifts. You know what?
I didn’t even notice. If I sit there with my coffee on Christmas morning watching others tear red wrapping paper covered in bubble-shaped penguins in a frenzy, I’m a happy gal.
Maybe this is not so altruistic? Maybe it’s that when I want something, I get it. No delayed gratification waiting for gifts for me. No sir.
Our Monday Listicle for this week: 10 “OH NO YOU DIDN’T” GIFTS.
10. Pets.
I love animals. Then they poop in my house, need feeding, need soaking (which I did to Cinderella our tortoise yesterday). Please save the pet drama for someone else.
9. Electronics.
My dear husband has pushed me into the 21st Century and given me every electronic gadget I have. They crowd my time and free space in my brain. Try as I might, I’ve yet to figure out how to back up my gray matter on an iCloud.
8. Fish.
Does this fall into pets? I don’t like cleaning water or worrying about the proper temperature. I am responsible for their entire existence.
Guess I’m glad that God doesn’t get so aggravated in keeping our universe going.
I guess I should move this in the realm of Valentine’s gifts.
7. Stuffed animals.
I didn’t care for these at age nine; I don’t at 49. And if you sent me a teddy bear in a teddy, let me just say hell hath no furry.
6. Chocolates.
I’m giving up sweets for Lent and Ash Wednesday is the 13th.
5. Perfume.
I’m not against smelling nice, I just don’t wear it. My daughter comes in my room and puts on my perfume. When I remind her that I gave her an Aeropostale fragrance for Christmas, she replies that she doesn’t want to use hers up.
4. Anything work-related.
My husband does this — new lamp, new pens. Just stresses me out. I feel like I should be working.
3. Roses.
This is a half truth. I love getting flowers. I don’t care for roses any more than other flowers so don’t spend the extra money. Honestly, I only like roses growing in a garden where I can bend down and inhale.
2. A Massage.
Joke. I would love a massage a week for an entire year. I just figured out the most absolute, most perfect gift for me ever.
1. Really, now all I can think about is gifts I would love.
1,200 thread count sheets
Nice, silky sleepy things.
Facials
Got it. Jewelry. Please don’t worry about spending any money on me with jewelry. I only really like the cheap costumey stuff.
Honestly Just worship me and I’m a happy girl.
That’s not too much to ask right?
What about you? What is on your “don’t even think about it” list for Valentine’s Day.
No gifts exchanged is the best idea yet.
Well Wayne, since I just bought a card, I’ll just consider my Valentine shopping complete.
You and I are way too much alike. I never exchange gifts with my husband for any holiday. I don’t like stuffed animals and real animals I love but are soooo much work.
But I do love facials and massages.
xoxo tiffani
You are me! Now I’m going to have a hard time with mine because it is 1/2 yours. I’m going to erase it from my memory starting now!
I wouldn’t worry Gina. I think the usual suspects for Valentine’s Day gifts is a pretty standard list.
Can you even imagine a massage every week? Bliss. And never gonna happen for me.
I’m impressed that you both stuck with the no gift rule. We did, too, this year, since we were building a new kitchen. While I was glad I didn’t have to come up with a gift for him, it was kinda weird come Christmas morning.
me too on the roses. I love all flowers, some more than others and roses always fell on the bottom of the list. I’m not sure why. they are gorgeous but I prefer peonies! and other wild gems. With that said since I have become a mother I love roses….in my garden. From my first Mothers Day my husband has had the kids give me a rose bush so now I have a rose garden and love looking at them and thinking of what a sweet tradition he started.
Love your list esp the teddy comment! too funny PS you don’t look 49 at all!
That’s right, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I’ve given up sweets for the time being. Trying to lose some weight after the cookie binge at Christmas. If it’s in the house, it’s tough for me not to eat it. I’m good with the other stuff.
Honestly Just worship me and I’m a happy girl. Love that line. (and the 1200 thread count sheets)
My family has not exchanged gifts at Christmas for several years. http://wordhugs.net/2012/12/23/wrap-up-the-gift-of-time/. Some people scoff, but it works for us. Looks like it works for you, too. Flowers are always welcome, especially those hand picked from the yard. 🙂
I never knew the feeling of high thread count sheets until about a year ago. Heaven…absolute heaven!
My husband and I are like you – no gifts exchanged. When we want something, we buy it.
I love roses in the garden too. They look happier and smell nicer. But they also take over my vegetables 😉 hope you get a massage and a chunky necklace to call your own!
LOL to #9. And WOW to 1200 thread count sheets. I haven’t had the pleasure!