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Wahhhhhhh!

My MIL bought us a blackstone for Christmas. I was so excited. And then today our dryer almost burned down our house 😒🙄 so like the blessed angel she is got us a dryer for Christmas instead. DAMN YOU STUPID DRYER (I really wanted a blackstone)

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Christmas presents

Sorry I know this has been posted before but i need ideas for presets from family members ( we always ask so that we can get things the kids will use). It was only her birthday a week ago so really struggling with this! She got little people sets, a doctors kit, etch a sketch and magna-tiles amongst other things fr...

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Gifts 🎁

What are you mamas buying your toddlers for Christmas? 🙂

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Not getting family gifts

So we decided not to give gifts to family this year. Both of our families are very wealthy & could easily buy what we wish. It was actually my 10yr olds idea to give to who can't afford present. We went on a huge shopping haul & spent a few thousands on clothes, toys, shoes, & diapers as well as gift cards to restau...

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Broke af but really want a nice Christmas picture should I spend the money for matching pajamas?

It’d probably be like $50 or $60 even going cheap and that’s a lot for us right now. I just really want one of those pictures by the tree in matching pjs and I don’t even like taking pictures but for the memories ya know. Any recommendations?

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Is this too much for one child for Christmas? Photos in comments

Are these too many toys for Christmas for one child. This is the first year I've actually bought them something. The child is 4 years old and homeschooled. This child doesn't really have family who buy them gifts for any occasion. I have not gotten into debt to buy these. I don't generally buy the child anything ever.

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Do you gamble

Example, sports betting. Lottery. Slot machines

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Advent calendars

Is anyone buying their little ones advent calendar?? I’m in two minds as I know chocolate isn’t recommended before 1?? But thinking of getting her a book one??

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Is this weird to ask for money towards it?

So it’s my parents birthday coming up. My mums phone is broken and she doesn’t use it much usually. So I suggested getting a phone as a gift. My sister and brother agreed. But my brother said he has a spare phone already as his son had Just upgraded to a new one. He said he would be happy to give if contribute £...

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Grandmas xmas gift

So Im struggling a bit with my moms xmas gift. She doesnt like anything in her living room (no pictures, no nothing) she just changed her living room and is very minimalist. I've already bought her a "magic" mug with a picture of her and my baby boy. But if anyone can give me more ideas please 🫶🏻

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MIL stealing Christmas traditions

So I've never had a good relationship with my MIL, and since I've had my LO in August, she's became super over baring. She demanded sleepovers when LO was 3 weeks and hasn't stopped, she asks for daily pictures and videos, picks, LO up without asking when she's sleeping or feeding and is now buying everything we hav...

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Okay yall, I guess I'm still a new adult and am confused. What are the difference between forever stamps and 1-10 cent definitive stamps? And what do I need to use to send out christmas cards?

I'll also be including a wallet picture in most of the envelopes as well. Some will be going out of state others will be staying in state

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Partner says you get a Xmas gift budget of $400

What do you ask for 1 almost $400 purse or many things that equal up to $400

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Struggling

So I was paid on the 23rd of nov and I currently have £200 left till the 23rd of December and I’m beside myself panicking about what I’m going to do for my daughters first Christmas because I’ve paid my bills but need the rest of the money for food, toiletries, baby care etc. so I know I won’t have enough to get her...

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Need help with Christmas and birthday

So it’s my nearly 3 year old birthday soon on jan 2nd 1 week after Christmas what do I get her for her birthday keep in mind that she has a 5 year old sister and a 9 month old brother I’m stuck big time Thank you

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Gift for helpful neighbor?

Our neighbor is a gardener and from time to time comes and mows our grass if he notices that we haven’t managed to take care of it as we’re busy. Today he waited for us to go out and collected and mowed all the leaves from our front yard (from his tree but still). We want to get him some gift as he would never accep...

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