We had a very laid-back holiday, and most of the gifts were GCs or things that had already been purchased (ski passees). This is probably the first time not one thing had to be exchanged.
The winner was the Bomba slippers the kids gave me. They haven’t left my feet since I opened them. I thought the hype was overblown, but they seriously are the most comfortable slippers. They are perfect for me as I don’t like anything too hot or heavy. There are just enough, and somehow they feel highly cushioned without a thick sole. You can even sleep in them.
I asked for (and received) a Chappy Wrap blanket. I like it, but it’s not what I expected. And DH ordered the wrong size despite explicit instructions. I’d like to send it back for the correct size, but I’m pretty sure it won’t be worth it.
My kids followed instructions (i.e. my list). The best thing was the Jo Malone Grapefruit Cologne, which I love. There were a few items on the list which they did not buy, but I will likely buy for myself.
My SIL’s family gave me a gift card to Barnes and Noble- I’m always good with that!
I got those too! I’m going to be on an almost 18 hour plane ride soon and thought they would be perfect for my trip…my DD actually bought me two pair (she hit the 40% off sale).
Big win for DH was a new pair of light weight lined leather gloves that fit. Bonus. Amazon screwed up and they ended up costing…nothing.
My two kids and I have a Facebook message every year to put up a wish list. This year, everybody did well, with simple gifts like socks and vinyl records. I got some fun watercolor supplies, which I threw out there on a whim. My husband got nice warm shirts and binoculars for our little forays. I completely failed my son, however, when I misread his size and bought him giant clothing. Plus, his request for generic teeshirts that won’t draw attention on camera ( he’s a director for a tech website) was completely and hilariously misunderstood by me. Well, at least we had fun.