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Post by keknj on Jul 26, 2014 0:00:46 GMT
Since you can do without the A/C, nope, not a gift to me. Enjoy riding your bike with your DD.
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Post by Dani-Mani on Jul 26, 2014 0:02:40 GMT
I will never, ever forget the year I gave my mom a new mailbox for Christmas.
It was not pretty.
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Post by azredhead on Jul 26, 2014 0:07:34 GMT
No that would suck! That's worse than car stuff . Unless it's just not part of the budget. I'm glad you got a bike, that sounds like fun.
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Post by Sweets McPea on Jul 26, 2014 0:11:26 GMT
I spent a ridiculous amount of years believing each birthday,anniversary,and Christmas was my Grade Card of Love and Worth.
It's not. So many tears and tantrums until I realized he's loved me all along. He's not a shopper and has always showed me his adoration in ways that actually matter.
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Post by Sweets McPea on Jul 26, 2014 0:12:54 GMT
I spent a ridiculous amount of years believing what he gives me on each birthday, anniversary and Christmas was my Grade Card of Love and Worth.
It's not. So many tears and tantrums until I realized he's loved me all along. He's not a shopper and has always showed me his adoration in ways that actually matter.
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Post by Judy26 on Jul 26, 2014 0:38:48 GMT
I'm enjoying all of the affirmation. The thing is DH is a crappy gift giver. He can not th.ink outside of practical. We all joke that for Christmas we will get socks, underwear and golf balls. And no one golfs but him. I don't really care but it always makes me chuckle. I shop for myself for all presents and am happy with that. Our bikes are exactly what I wanted so all is good. I was just curious if you all thought the way I do. The air conditioner will get replaced eventually from household accts. and I will be flying around on my new beautiful bike. (But now I want streamers and a horn!)
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Post by shutterspeedgirl on Jul 26, 2014 0:44:32 GMT
"Oh, Honey, it sounds like you're struggling to come up with a gift idea for me. I'd love to help you. Shall I put together a list and you and the kids can go shop from it?"
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Post by creative*moma on Jul 26, 2014 0:54:18 GMT
Uhhh no...so not a gift! But I love the filters as his gift, I'll help ya wrap them  |
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 26, 2014 1:01:40 GMT
I am such a dork, I wouldn't think this is a bad gift at all. For birthdays past, I have asked for such gems as a new toilet, lighting fixtures, a drill, a new lawn mower, and other such silly things. I have also received some of those types of things without asking. But...this is isn't about what I think is okay, it is about what you think. I love this: "Oh, Honey, it sounds like you're struggling to come up with a gift idea for me. I'd love to help you. Shall I put together a list and you and the kids can go shop from it?" |
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Jul 26, 2014 1:02:50 GMT
Not a birthday present. I think an appliance can work as a gift. Something like upgrading a builder grade oven for someone that loves to bake, or a new sewing machine with all the bells and whistles for someone that enjoys sewing. Replacing a major appliance out of necessity, and calling it a birthday gift, no bueno. Have fun biking with your DD, and have a happy birthday.
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Jul 26, 2014 1:11:36 GMT
You don't get to take it with you when you sell, so not a gift in my book. That's a household maintenance purchase. DH would be getting a new water heater for his birthday if he tried to convince me that A/C was my gift.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2014 1:48:55 GMT
But I do think for his birthday I may buy him some furnace filters and call it a day. Oh, yeah! Good for you on getting the bikes!  Sounds great! |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 26, 2014 2:11:46 GMT
I'm betting his man brain spoke the thought that it would be a perfect way of killing two birds with one stone before his husband brain put the brakes on the idea quick.
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Post by maryland on Jul 26, 2014 2:16:34 GMT
I have to say that we do stuff like that! We are often on a tight budget, so when something breaks, we replace it and say that was expensive, so since we bought a new dishwasher, we won't spend money on our birthdays.
But if we had money, we would buy each other a little something. My husband is a good gift giver, I am not! My poor husband once needed a "fancy" saw because we had projects to do in the house and he needed the saw to do the projects. I said, that that could be his birthday and Christmas gift. Poor guy, he bought it so we wouldn't have to hire someone to do all the work. Told you I stink at gifts!
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Post by maryland on Jul 26, 2014 2:20:17 GMT
I spent a ridiculous amount of years believing each birthday,anniversary,and Christmas was my Grade Card of Love and Worth. It's not. So many tears and tantrums until I realized he's loved me all along. He's not a shopper and has always showed me his adoration in ways that actually matter. Love this! I am a terrible gift giver. I am not creative and I get so stressed out trying to pick out good gifts. I love my family, but like your husband, I am not a shopper. I too like to show my love in other ways that matter - fix his favorite dinner, make cookies, make a photo album for him, etc. |
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Sounds great!
