Mrs. Roboto has inspired me to write a little about crappy Christmas gifts. Yeah, I know, it’s the thought that counts, but sometimes you’ve just got to wonder. My paternal grandmother is famous for re-gifting and for giving odd gifts. If you know her, you are sworn to secrecy. I think it’s safe to say that she won’t be within a mile of a computer any time soon, so I can go ahead and spill the beans. I do think her intentions are good, something just gets mixed up in the delivery.
You can count yourself as lucky if you receive the Estee Lauder gift with purchase as a present. Of course, it’s last seasons’ and she’s already taken out all the things she’ll be using. And a few of the items might be slighty used, but hey- it’s Estee Lauder.
One year her and my aunt went in together and sent my sister and I this big box that made lots of noise when we rattled it. We were so excited! Christmas day came and we tore it open to find it was full of used makeup and toiletries. And not just slightly used. You know when the novelty of the new hair product’s worn off, but you still have about half the bottle left and you just can’t bring yourself to throw it out? Just box it up and send it to your loved ones! It’s sure to be a hit!
Once she gave my mom the same exact gift my mom had given her the year before. It even had a little piece of old wrapping paper still hanging on to it!
Hope you all fare better with your gifts this year!
Bless Your Heart 