A gokart from my dad. My mom hated it but I used that thing more than any toy or anything else I have ever received. I completely wore it out by the time I was done with it.
My favorite gift I received from my husband. I was feeling really bad about not getting pregnant yet again (I've never been able to get pregnant), and he gave me a build-a-bear that he had made for me, and told me how much he loved me, no matter what.
The best gift I ever received was given to me by my dad for graduation, a ticket to tour Spain for 2 weeks. It was the most exciting trip I've taken yet, and encouraged me to travel as much as possible. It also really opened by sheltered 18-year-old eyes. I have many fond memories and love to look at all of the pictures I took. Ole!
My family decided to forego the pains of wrapping, and just use old gift bags. Every year, they return to service from their closet box, are out under the tree, then back to the closet. Gift bags from every kind of occasion are welcome, Easter, Birthday, Anniversary, etc - the variety is more fun! The heartier the longer they survive. And whoever gets the Victoria's Secret bag is always in for a surprise (its only actually been VS that first time)!
And if we are going to get all technical and proper about it … the fork and knife are placed on your plate at 4 o'clock (pretend your dinner plate is a clock face; put your utensils at 4:20).
My dog! We adopted him on my birthday four years ago. He's smart, stubborn, cuddly, cute, my baby, and my best friend. We were able to provide a forever home to a dog who needed one, and he has given our family a lot of laughter and love.
My all-time favorite is the digital photo frame my boyfriend gave me a few years ago. I can plug in a flash drive full of family photos and see them every day! I keep it on the mantle & we all enjoy looking at photos that would otherwise be sitting in an album.
My 2nd favorite would be my Kindle Fire~ great for reading at home, on the go & while traveling!
How about "thanks?" I often help random people who stop me on the street for directions and such, but they must be so tired/overwhelmed/important/busy all they can muster is an "ok" or "oh."
I was born a foodie and was such a foodie before being a foodie was fashionable. My best friends mom saw me sample cheeses in the mall and talk on & on about the flavors. So for Christmas my Best friend came over to my house giving me a 3 foot long box full of cheeses from around the world! I almost swooned from the sheer delight of that thoughtful gift. To this day...it warms my heart & makes me smile at the memory of this.
P.S. I was only in 6th grade when this happened!
Yes to all of this, especially #8. I would amend on that by saying that a cafe is a type of restaurant and if you receive a call, you should step out and/or keep your voice down.
The best gift that I ever received was a package of massage certificates. It's something that I would buy other people, but could never justify buying for myself. It's a gift that meant a lot to me, and was definitely used and appreciated.
My sister gave me a paper lantern shaped like a dog. It has just enough light for me to write by in the morning. And it always makes me smile to see it.
My BF bought me the Dyson Ball DC41 last year for the big combined present for Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary & Valentine's Day. It was fantastic! We have a cat that sheds a LOT and it is great to be able to use it every week and really feel like we are fighting the good fight against the cat hair!
laughing at your symphony story - recently I was filling up my car one night and watched a woman in the driver's seat with her mirror light on tweezing her moustache - stunned me
A gokart from my dad. My mom hated it but I used that thing more than any toy or anything else I have ever received. I completely wore it out by the time I was done with it.
My favorite gift I received from my husband. I was feeling really bad about not getting pregnant yet again (I've never been able to get pregnant), and he gave me a build-a-bear that he had made for me, and told me how much he loved me, no matter what.
The best gift I ever received was given to me by my dad for graduation, a ticket to tour Spain for 2 weeks. It was the most exciting trip I've taken yet, and encouraged me to travel as much as possible. It also really opened by sheltered 18-year-old eyes. I have many fond memories and love to look at all of the pictures I took. Ole!
My family decided to forego the pains of wrapping, and just use old gift bags. Every year, they return to service from their closet box, are out under the tree, then back to the closet. Gift bags from every kind of occasion are welcome, Easter, Birthday, Anniversary, etc - the variety is more fun! The heartier the longer they survive. And whoever gets the Victoria's Secret bag is always in for a surprise (its only actually been VS that first time)!
And if we are going to get all technical and proper about it … the fork and knife are placed on your plate at 4 o'clock (pretend your dinner plate is a clock face; put your utensils at 4:20).
Dessert, anyone?
My husband just bought me a kindle and I'm pretty excited about it, even though I resisted the tech for a long time.
My dog! We adopted him on my birthday four years ago. He's smart, stubborn, cuddly, cute, my baby, and my best friend. We were able to provide a forever home to a dog who needed one, and he has given our family a lot of laughter and love.
My all-time favorite is the digital photo frame my boyfriend gave me a few years ago. I can plug in a flash drive full of family photos and see them every day! I keep it on the mantle & we all enjoy looking at photos that would otherwise be sitting in an album.
My 2nd favorite would be my Kindle Fire~ great for reading at home, on the go & while traveling!
Best gift I ever received was a Clarisonic face brush! Too bad I may need another one soon!
How about "thanks?" I often help random people who stop me on the street for directions and such, but they must be so tired/overwhelmed/important/busy all they can muster is an "ok" or "oh."
the love of my family very year. Now, that' same gift.
I was born a foodie and was such a foodie before being a foodie was fashionable. My best friends mom saw me sample cheeses in the mall and talk on & on about the flavors. So for Christmas my Best friend came over to my house giving me a 3 foot long box full of cheeses from around the world! I almost swooned from the sheer delight of that thoughtful gift. To this day...it warms my heart & makes me smile at the memory of this.
P.S. I was only in 6th grade when this happened!
Yes to all of this, especially #8. I would amend on that by saying that a cafe is a type of restaurant and if you receive a call, you should step out and/or keep your voice down.
The best gift that I ever received was a package of massage certificates. It's something that I would buy other people, but could never justify buying for myself. It's a gift that meant a lot to me, and was definitely used and appreciated.
"... which is a signal to the waiter that you are done."
No, the turkey is done. The rice is done. The waiter needs to know when you're FINISHED."
I think the best Christmas present I've ever received would be my Kitchenaid mixer. I use it all the time!
My sister gave me a paper lantern shaped like a dog. It has just enough light for me to write by in the morning. And it always makes me smile to see it.
My mother gave me a vacumn cleaner for my birthday last year and it still runs great. Love it!
My BF bought me the Dyson Ball DC41 last year for the big combined present for Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary & Valentine's Day. It was fantastic! We have a cat that sheds a LOT and it is great to be able to use it every week and really feel like we are fighting the good fight against the cat hair!
laughing at your symphony story - recently I was filling up my car one night and watched a woman in the driver's seat with her mirror light on tweezing her moustache - stunned me
Good list!
The best gift I ever received was a book of poetry for Christmas which I still enjoy reading.
A handmade dresser from hubby.
My favorite gift is a Mother's Day gift. It's a coffee tumbler with their pictures. I use it everyday.
The best gift I ever received is my son
I liked a walmart gift card I got.