Day Nine Blog Party Question is Brought to you by jaC Jewelry, Cutie Covers and Sassy Baby. I wasn't able to participate in every day of the blog party, but for the one's that I did participate, it has been a lot of fun. Here are today's questions:
What is the most unusual gift you've received?
When I was younger, probably around 13 years old, it was my birthday and there was a large box wrapped up in the living room. I was pretty excited. After all, the best presents are the big ones right? Of course not, but I think sometimes as kids - and even as adults - we think "bigger is better." I eagerly tore off the wrapping paper, thinking for sure it was my own computer or something just as magnificent, when I only found another box - wrapped as well. This continued for quite some time, each box containing yet another wrapped box. Finally, the last box was a small one - about the size of a mug - which makes sense because that is was it contained. A mug. My family said that the look of disappointment on my face was beyond measure. I looked closer in the mug, and it was packed with some candies I think..... but best of all, a $100 bill. Not too bad!
What was one of your favorite gifts?
Last year for Christmas, my husband sponsored a chicken for me at the Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary. It came with a picture of her, and a letter detailing about her. It was such a wonderful gift! Her name is Philomena :)
While it is fun to receive gifts, it can often be even more enjoyable to give one, and this is especially true when you have a child. This year for Christmas, my daughter is getting a RadioFlyer Scoot-a-bout. We bought it "like new" for a steal. I can't wait for her to come downstairs on Christmas morning to see it!
Do you think re-gifting is okay?
I know this topic can spark controversy, as many consider it to be unbelievably tacky to re-gift. My stance on it, however, goes along with the saying "one person's junk is another person's treasure." It is okay if you re-gift with meaning, that is, actually giving the gift to someone who you know will like it. Just passing a gift on to another person to get rid of it, however, that is a different story. At that point, it is best to simply give it to a thrift store so that someone who will enjoy it can have it.
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-heather
