https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 00:01:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343657 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:04:01 +0000 mlm2934 1343657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: and that's when they will be getting a giftcard from me for the amount I deem appropriate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343646 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:59:49 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1343646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cole: hahaha yeah i don't get it! we're in Canada so she's off for a year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343642 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:59:08 +0000 Cole 1343642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Champagne: I literally lol'ed at the idea of hidden boobs! I can understand 2 pumps if she was going back to work but 3? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343641 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:58:21 +0000 Cole 1343641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: That must have been quite the salt and pepper shaker! Do you think they got $100 worth of enjoyment out of it? </p> <p>@Foodnerd81: That's a good point, she might be thinking she will just see what makes sense as time goes on and return the rest. </p> <p>@Mae: I totally agree about the nice stuff I just always went with the logic of if Aunt so&amp;so is going to spend $150 would I want a gravy boat or a set of sheets? My gripe with them is that is is soooo out of character it is odd. </p> <p>@HLK208: I think that is part of it for me, I don't mind buying nice gifts but I wish people who normally shop at Walmart wouldn't decide that since I am footing the bill that only the finest crystal will do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343634 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:55:55 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1343634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes.. my friend registered for 3 breast pump. I'm wondering if she has some hidden boobs I don't know about :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343618 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:48:29 +0000 Mae 1343618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh also-- don't forget about completion discounts. I registered for more than I knew people would get us because afterwards (the wedding or post baby) you get 20% off to complete your registry. So if I wanted it, I registered even if I didn't think anyone would buy that thing for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343616 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:47:36 +0000 Mae 1343616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Registries don't bother me. If people want nice stuff, that's fine with me. Before our wedding we had super crappy everything because for the few years previous I had just avoided buying anything, knowing that we'd register when we got married. I did try to have a variety of item prices on there, but I also didn't think less of someone if their gift looked like less because what I registered for was pricey. For example, I had several people get me us just 1 place setting each. That's fine! Now I have nice dishes I love and between all the guests we got 12 sets. Also there is always the option to give cash, which always fits and is always in style ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343608 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:45:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 1343608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah. I know exactly what you mean. I'm of the thought that even if someone else is paying, I want things to be a good value. Like, aunt use is going to spend $100 on me, whether that gets one salt shaker or a set of pans, I'd better be sure I really like the darn salt shaker. </p> <p>In terms of loads if baby holders or whatever, I wonder if she is planning on returning a lot, either immediately, or once baby is here and they know what the baby likes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343599 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:40:59 +0000 HLK208 1343599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah...I've given a few registries a good eye roll...especially when the cheapest item is more expensive than anything I own lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343597 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:40:51 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1343597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes.</p> <p>My adult cousin and his long time girlfriend, who lived together for years and were well established in their home, declared they wouldn't have a wedding registry. Instead, they opted for a honeymoon registry.</p> <p>Then my mom got an invite to the bridal shower with a registry card enclosed. They registered for a lot of things, including a $100 salt and pepper shaker set. Nothing on their registry was under $75.</p> <p>That earned an eye roll and wtf from me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-ever-wonder-what-people-are-thinking-when-they-register#post-1343592 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:37:54 +0000 Cole 1343592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have several weddings and baby showers to go to in the next few months. We love all of these people dearly and are thrilled to celebrate with them. But... a few of them have me shaking my head wondering what on earth they were thinking when they registered! </p> <p>One couple is expecting their first child, between what they have already bought and what is on their registry they have no fewer than 9 baby container type devices (swing, bouncy seat, bumbo...), 4 changing tables as well as many other large limited use things. I know she is just nervous and trying to cover her bases but it is a lot of stuff for someone who has declared her house will not be overrun by baby stuff. </p> <p>Another couple is super frugal but not entirely due to finances (they aren't by any means rich but they are not in a place where they need to be pinching pennies even though they do.) Their registry is filled with top of the line everything, $250 sheet sets, pricey china, expensive espresso machine etc. There are very few items under $100 and those that are look like crummy gifts. I understand wanting nice things but when they regularly use a $9 coffee maker it seems odd to all of a sudden decide they want a $200 one.</p> <p>I feel like I keep running into this type of thing where people think since they aren't paying for it so they put less thought into what they will choose. Like I said, I am happy to help celebrate with them and I will choose a gift that works for our budget and off their registries but sometimes I can't help but shake my head and wonder what people were thinking! </p>