Do you think you're a good gift-giver?

I don't think I get the best gifts. I try really hard, but people are hard to shop for so I tend to get them things I know they already like (hobbies, etc)...But I never feel like I nail it with the gifts. FH is better at gift giving than me

Except last year when FSIL was my Secret Santa person and flat out told me she wanted a Coach bag...which I bought, exactly the one she wanted...and she had the nerve to ask if it was real or not!!!!!!! Yeah, in a Coach shopping bag, box, tissue paper, tag AND GIFT RECEIPT!!!

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I like to think so.

I really try to do what you said - go based on their hobbies, interests, styles...

I just try my best! I feel very strongly that its's the thought that counts, and I try to put a lot of thought into each gift and I think that comes across.

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I do think I'm a good gift-giver. I LOVE seeing people's reactions when they open my gifts. I really try to get something that I think the person will love. Now with Christmas it is hard to do it for everyone, but usually in a season I'll get something that a few people absolutely adore. At the very least, people always like my gifts. And it's even better when they love them.

Last year I quilted pillows for everyone, and my dad's reaction over the phone almost made me cry, it was so sweet.

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I put a TON of thought and heart and time into picking the perfect gift. BUT... sometimes it just doesn't work out.

I try to be a good gift giver - sometimes I succeed... other times it's Gift Card City!

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i think i am for the most part---when i put a serious effort into it. lol

sometimes i admit to being lazy and just get a gift card for someone's bday or something, but especially for christmas i make sure to get good gifts for everyone. like right now i'm scanning the black friday ads online and seeing what i'm getting for everyone

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This should be the name of a new reality show...So you think you give good gifts.

I am going to pitch this one to the execs!

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Posted by racheeeee

This should be the name of a new reality show...So you think you give good gifts.

I am going to pitch this one to the execs!

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I try to be. I pay close attention to my family when they talk about things. My MIL divulged about 4 months ago that she would like to start collecting My Little Kitchen Fairies. I know my SIL likes Frederic Fekkai hair products b/c I noticed it in my DHs shower before we were engaged... So I try to notice little things - and surprise them. 'Oh I didn't know I told you I liked this!'.

I love, love, love to give gifts to people.

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i like to think so, although it doesnt always work out.

Dh's grandmother had tupperware that needed replacing, and difficulting finding lids. so one gift i got was the tuppeware with the turnable bottom to stack it. Well, then i hear there isnt enough room in the cabinet for it. and i meantion they can be used within the turnable, they are still good because its a universal lid..... 2+ years later still sitting in the box

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Honestly, no. I'm not very creative. I just usually give gift cards to stores the person likes. Then again, that's usually what I'd prefer to receive, so that's probably why I do it.

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I like to think that I am. If I see something that I know that somebody likes then I will buy it and put it away for Christmas.

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actually, yes
i consider myself a good gift giver
i think because i remember what people say and little things that they mention and try to put a lot of thought into the gifts that i buy for people

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I definitely am for my family.

But sometimes for DH's family I just end up getting a little Christmas knickknack bc DH knows nothing about his aunts LOL

But last year I lucked out. I got one Aunt an angel candle holder and the other aunt a snowman candy bowl and it turns out that I had picked who collected angels and who collected snowmen - but that was a fluke LOL

I am great with the kids gifts though! Especially the older ones because I am willing to spend any amount on them

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I think so...I try to be as thoughtful as possible

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I try my best and I think I do a good job.