https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:14:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351398 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:20:02 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2351398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm usually not too crazy about his gifts. He doesn't really get my taste and is kind of lazy about shopping anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351382 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:58:52 +0000 MaryM 2351382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly the gifts I have liked the least, he put the least amount of thought into. So I doubt he's noticed if they aren't my favorites. But the things he's really thought about have been great (especially jewelry wise). And he knows when he doesn't have a clue what to get, a spa GC will get used. </p> <p>Gifts from MIL on the other hand... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351346 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:29:03 +0000 Mrs. D 2351346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A pair of earrings when we were first dating. They weren't my style, still aren't.<br /> I wore them a couple of times, then put aside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351341 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:21:35 +0000 Chuckles 2351341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and I felt so bad that I didn't like it. He works in a building with a lot of artists and designers, so he picked out a one of a kind set of earrings and matching necklace. He meant well but they were so not my style. I have only worn them a couple of times when I know its just going to be the two of us :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351334 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:13:10 +0000 NCSUchick27 2351334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He got me a laundry hamper one year for my birthday. Womp womp... 😂 He is not the best with thinking up good gifts. Now I just tell him exactly what I want. He is all about practical presents. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351327 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:10:04 +0000 simplyfelicity 2351327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH got me a phone battery back up and a purse clip... I haven't used either but appreciated the thought! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351323 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:07:20 +0000 twodoghouse 2351323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH usually relies on asking me what I'd like, but occasionally he picks something on his own for me and I love that! My first Mother's Day we had 8 day old twins and he snuck out to get me earrings with their birth stone. They aren't what I would have chosen, but they are so precious to me. I love that he chose them himself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351283 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:46:45 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 2351283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There have been a few times, but mainly, I just set up an Amazon wishlist. I love that I can add anything from any website as well. </p> <p>@yoursilverlining: HA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351270 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:34:36 +0000 yoursilverlining 2351270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>haha, we'll just leave it at "yes" and "this is why we do experience gifts only now" :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351267 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:33:03 +0000 snowjewelz 2351267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: hahahha! maybe he secretly liked it and wanted it for himself?! </p> <p>@LadyPantaloons: ack! golf clubs are expensive too! I'd seceretly sell them, hahahaha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351242 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:25:05 +0000 LadyPantaloons 2351242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I always seem to get sports equipment - which is great that he wants to share his interests with me. I'd never buy him painting lessons, ya know? The golf clubs I got last Christmas have still not been used. The worst part is that I asked for a sweater, I was very specific about which sweater, which was a fraction of the price of golf clubs... and I had to go buy the sweater anyways! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351240 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:24:09 +0000 LBee 2351240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: Of course not. I use my phone the normal way like everyone else. I can't imagine picking up the phone and being like, "wait one second, let me plug in my retro headset." Now I'm wondering where it is, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351239 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:23:09 +0000 IRunForFun 2351239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: Haha oh man that's awesome! Did you ever use it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351238 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:23:07 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2351238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: a BF gave me an electronic toothbrush at my request. I was so happy with that gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351235 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:22:13 +0000 IRunForFun 2351235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: LOL I think if I had expressed interest or asked for it then it would have been different but I actually don't like electric toothbrushes. So it was just kinda like...thanks? I don't use it now after two years, whoops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351231 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:21:41 +0000 LBee 2351231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He did at the beginning of us dating, but quickly learned to rely on wish lists or hints. </p> <p>@IRunForFun: HA! One time DH got me a red old school phone that you plug into your cell phone's jack. It was the randomest gift ever. I had never expressed a desire for said gift and it seemed like such a random purchase.</p> <p>[attach=4559/15/nxmbc5.537x354.moshi-pop-phone-red-537x354.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351230 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:21:05 +0000 LuLu Mom 2351230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we were dating he bought me a ring/necklace combo. It was not my style but i wore the ring every day until we got engaged. The necklace I didn't wear often (i'm not much of a necklace person.) But i did pin the necklace pennant under my wedding dress as my something blue! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351228 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:19:03 +0000 snowjewelz 2351228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: hahaha I got an electric tooth brush too before! Granted, I was so glad he introduced me to them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351227 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:18:21 +0000 snowjewelz 2351227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: aww. that would be the sweestest re-gift! </p> <p>@rachiecakes: haha it's like 5 levels of wrong :silly: that's the thing.. they mean so well! I don't have the heart to ever tell him I don't like them</p> <p>@looch: good job! the thing is, he knows how picky I am too! but I think no one knows how picky I really am but me... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351225 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:16:31 +0000 IRunForFun 2351225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha yes. DH typically gets me one "big" gift and that's always well-received (an iPad, a DSLR, etc) but then he'll give me a few other small gifts that I know are meant to be practical but I'm like...these aren't things I want to receive as a present. Like...Tupperware, an electric toothbrush, an air compressor...if I need them I'd rather buy those things myself and get fun gifts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351218 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:11:59 +0000 looch 2351218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Almost, but I gently pointed him in another direction and every year since then he's been great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351216 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:11:01 +0000 rachiecakes 2351216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He means well but yeah.. My husband bought me some ski pants one year. They were very stylish, expensive designer (a designer I adore) ski pants. But this was after J was born, I can't do lowrise anymore. I also don't ski, never have nor do I have a reason to wear ski pants. And they were a size so small I will never wear again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351212 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:08:28 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2351212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, when we were dating he bought me earrings. I said they were cute and he was butt-hurt! I mean, they are diamond studs in the shape of a flower. They are sweet/cute. If we have a girl they will go to her rightaway! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-gotten-a-gift-on-so-that-you-didnt-like#post-2351198 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:58:21 +0000 snowjewelz 2351198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't really do gifts b/c I am so picky about stuff! I didn't ask for anything for my birthday, but DH got me jewelry anyway which is sooo sweet of him, but you guessed it; I don't really like it, lol. I'm still wearing it to show appreciation though... But this is why I don't want gifts!! Very few people can buy me clothing/jewelry/accessories. My mom even just gets it right like 80% of the time. </p> <p>I think I really need to let him know that I have wish lists on Amazon and Etsy :silly: </p> <p>But it is still really sweet of him, don't get me wrong! :happy: :heart: </p>