MelissaA
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Shilpa Karhik
What NOT To Give For Christmas.
December 14th 2006 00:25
So what not to give this Christmas?
Chances are it's hit and miss anyway, and no matter how well you try, someone invariably won't like what you give them, and the same will also happen in return.
How did Sir Issaac Newton phrase it? For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
OK, so presents are not was he was talking about, but the theory still holds water.If you're crazy enough to listen to me anyway. ; )
Choice has compiled the results of a survey on what people considered to be fairly useless gifts this year. The forerunners are:
* Electric wine chiller
* Aromatherapy diffuser
* Electric ice shaver
* Foot spa - I seem to recall this being on the list last year as well.
* Ice cream maker - Hey! I use mine fairly often...well there was that 7 year gap, but I was having kids!
* Vertical grill
* Milk frother - Hmmm.....
* Electric can opener - Who gives a can opener fro Christmas???
* Pedometer
* Deep fat fryer
* Electric pepper mill
My own personal list of what not to give me for any time of the year has always been:
* Talc - of any scent, look, name and description.
* Hotel soaps & shampoos - Yes, it has happened.
* 2nd hand lint brushes. Here again too.
* Dental floss.
* Any toiletry items purely because they just happen to have my name on the label.
* Kids hair accessories complete with body glitter - my kids have scored a few of these now.
* And any 'gifts' that are purportedly given but somehow are never actually received.
What sort of items would be on your "don't even think about it" list?
Chances are it's hit and miss anyway, and no matter how well you try, someone invariably won't like what you give them, and the same will also happen in return.
How did Sir Issaac Newton phrase it? For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
OK, so presents are not was he was talking about, but the theory still holds water.If you're crazy enough to listen to me anyway. ; )
Choice has compiled the results of a survey on what people considered to be fairly useless gifts this year. The forerunners are:
* Electric wine chiller
* Aromatherapy diffuser
* Electric ice shaver
* Foot spa - I seem to recall this being on the list last year as well.
* Ice cream maker - Hey! I use mine fairly often...well there was that 7 year gap, but I was having kids!
* Vertical grill
* Milk frother - Hmmm.....
* Electric can opener - Who gives a can opener fro Christmas???
* Pedometer
* Deep fat fryer
* Electric pepper mill
My own personal list of what not to give me for any time of the year has always been:
* Talc - of any scent, look, name and description.
* Hotel soaps & shampoos - Yes, it has happened.
* 2nd hand lint brushes. Here again too.
* Dental floss.
* Any toiletry items purely because they just happen to have my name on the label.
* Kids hair accessories complete with body glitter - my kids have scored a few of these now.
* And any 'gifts' that are purportedly given but somehow are never actually received.
What sort of items would be on your "don't even think about it" list?
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Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
I'm with you on the 'no talc' for presents. Also, for me, no 'knick knacks' or dust gathering ornament thingys.
After my mum died, my uncle gave me a book called Motherless Daughters for xmas. I know he meant well.....but not exactly the cheeriest gift to receive!
Comment by Nina
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by MelissaA
Fun Facts
Love the comments about 'the house' Mrs M and it sounds like Nina needs to use her presents outdoors. Maybe after she's used Kylie W's deep fat fryer, gone for a walk and now smells all sweaty? ; )