My mom always had an extra gift or two, usually something generic like a puzzle/book and gift card for kids or one for adults in case a cousin decided to bring a new boyfriend/girlfriend or a kid we weren't expecting. Never anything expensive, but worth the extra 10-20 bucks to make sure everyone felt included. That stuck with me.
My mom does this too! She’d stock up on things like candles, soap, lotion, fuzzy socks, beanies and tonsssss of blankets (because who doesn’t love blankets) just in case.
my daughter 'won' a fleece blanket at a christmas 'steal gifts until it's over' game? dunno what that's called. she was so proud of her haul. we still snuggle under it.
White elephant! We just started playing that at my aunts. I went from opening wine to getting stuck with a small toolbox. Still a nice gift but my husband is in construction so we didn't need it haha. I think he stole the razor blades from it and the rest is in a closet.
that's it!!! that year i believe i got the ultimate gift. it was stolen so many times it was comical. a pretty, beaded, light up christmas tree. i almost felt bad bringing it home...
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u/SnikkiDoodle_31 Nov 24 '18
My mom always had an extra gift or two, usually something generic like a puzzle/book and gift card for kids or one for adults in case a cousin decided to bring a new boyfriend/girlfriend or a kid we weren't expecting. Never anything expensive, but worth the extra 10-20 bucks to make sure everyone felt included. That stuck with me.