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over a year ago
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What's your stance on them?
My sister and I always disagree on this. I love getting some nice kitchenware, candles, soft furnishings, appliances etc. She thinks presents should always go on your body so smelly things, clothes, jewellery etc.
I think it might make a difference because I'm single, so house gifts are still me gifts whereas she wants something unrelated to shared space/chores. Do you mind getting either? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hell no!
Practical gifts are ace. They're normally things you wouldn't get for yourself because you can't justify the spend. "
That's what I think too. I'm obsessed with nice glasses but I don't like to splurge on them so those have been some of my best gifts. My sis loves mine then warns me never to buy her anything like that! I'll keep them for years though, whereas a nice bubble bath will be gone by new year. |
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"Hell no!
Practical gifts are ace. They're normally things you wouldn't get for yourself because you can't justify the spend.
That's what I think too. I'm obsessed with nice glasses but I don't like to splurge on them so those have been some of my best gifts. My sis loves mine then warns me never to buy her anything like that! I'll keep them for years though, whereas a nice bubble bath will be gone by new year."
I've got a dualit toaster, the cheap ones are often better too but I adore its style and that its effort to use it. It just appeals to me a lot.
It does make great toast! |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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I love them! I got a set of circulon pans this year as part of my Christmas present. And it includes a skillet which is heaven. I like the upgrade with things I use daily that I wouldn't normally splash out on, like my Le Creuset collection is building up nicely and this is by far the wankiest thing I've typed in some time. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hell no!
Practical gifts are ace. They're normally things you wouldn't get for yourself because you can't justify the spend.
That's what I think too. I'm obsessed with nice glasses but I don't like to splurge on them so those have been some of my best gifts. My sis loves mine then warns me never to buy her anything like that! I'll keep them for years though, whereas a nice bubble bath will be gone by new year.
I've got a dualit toaster, the cheap ones are often better too but I adore its style and that its effort to use it. It just appeals to me a lot.
It does make great toast! "
I am all about the prettiness of kitchen appliances, I can even deal with them not working the best so long as they're gorgeous  |
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"I love them! I got a set of circulon pans this year as part of my Christmas present. And it includes a skillet which is heaven. I like the upgrade with things I use daily that I wouldn't normally splash out on, like my Le Creuset collection is building up nicely and this is by far the wankiest thing I've typed in some time."
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I love them! I got a set of circulon pans this year as part of my Christmas present. And it includes a skillet which is heaven. I like the upgrade with things I use daily that I wouldn't normally splash out on, like my Le Creuset collection is building up nicely and this is by far the wankiest thing I've typed in some time."
Skillet?...Le Creuset?...I think I'm gonna have to disagree with you and say that's the horniest post I've read in a while ! |
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My kettle has lost the switch so you kinda have to fiddle with a bit of plastic to get it to work, the handle of the toaster flies off every time the toast pops, and my microwave trim is held on with sticky pads.
I can't justify the spend coz they still work |
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I much prefer a gift of something I need, rather than something someone things I’d like, it’s normally a practical item, set of scales, electric can opener (after I damaged my wrist), slow cooker to name a few |
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"What's your stance on them?
My sister and I always disagree on this. I love getting some nice kitchenware, candles, soft furnishings, appliances etc. She thinks presents should always go on your body so smelly things, clothes, jewellery etc.
I think it might make a difference because I'm single, so house gifts are still me gifts whereas she wants something unrelated to shared space/chores. Do you mind getting either?"
Sorry I’m with your sister on this. Practical gifts are a no no for me. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"What's your stance on them?
My sister and I always disagree on this. I love getting some nice kitchenware, candles, soft furnishings, appliances etc. She thinks presents should always go on your body so smelly things, clothes, jewellery etc.
I think it might make a difference because I'm single, so house gifts are still me gifts whereas she wants something unrelated to shared space/chores. Do you mind getting either?
Sorry I’m with your sister on this. Practical gifts are a no no for me. "
She told you to say that, didn't she ?! |
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"What's your stance on them?
My sister and I always disagree on this. I love getting some nice kitchenware, candles, soft furnishings, appliances etc. She thinks presents should always go on your body so smelly things, clothes, jewellery etc.
I think it might make a difference because I'm single, so house gifts are still me gifts whereas she wants something unrelated to shared space/chores. Do you mind getting either?
Sorry I’m with your sister on this. Practical gifts are a no no for me.
She told you to say that, didn't she ?!"
Ha ha you’ve sussed me..... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Practical gifts are great if it is something you really need. However nothing worse than getting something dull, boring and useless...
And we all like a bit of luxury now and again don't we? "
Maybe I'm just too good to myself with treats ? |
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
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I prefer practical presents. I got a hand blender for Christmas, which will get a lot of use.
My ex gf is a farmer and she hated frivolous presents. An ornament would end up in the back of cupboard. She liked practical, but thoughtful, presents. She told me the best present I ever bought her was a set of ratchet straps, as she used to use bits of old rope for lashing bales of hay to her trailer. As far as I know, she still uses them. |
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