I know I should be thankful...

koriemo · September 2015

I know this is terribly impolite, but I'm frustrated by my baby shower. I didn't want to have a baby shower because our place is tiny, we're borderline minimalists, and I'm picky. I *really* dislike clutter and extra things in my house. But My MIL talked me into having a shower. She assured me that their family sticks to the registry and didn't get big/extravagant gifts. Their family consists of many more people than my family/friends.

Well, I got all sorts of gifts not on my registry from MIL and her family. My family went in for a larger gift. My friends got me things off the registry or basics like clothes and blankets. And their family got me lots of particular, somewhat pricy items that I don't want and won't use. Most of it came without receipts too.

I know I should be thankful that people care about me and got me a gift, but I really just feel guilty that I don't like what they got me. Maybe I'll find some of the items surprisingly useful, but I still feel bad.

melalinga · September 2015

Sigh. ..

tbasinski · September 2015

Definitely frustrating but hey, you can return most things for store credit! That way you can buy something that you need or will actually use. Also, if this is your first you may be surprised by the things that you end up finding useful. And if all else fails you can feel good about donating these items to someone who will be happy to get them. Win win.

kfry22 · September 2015

I hope you realize how lucky you are to have had a shower thrown for you. You can donate unwanted items to women and children's shelters. Or like the previous poster said return to stores for store credit. Most stores take gifts back without receipts.

jefinley1 · September 2015

kassyfry said:
I hope you realize how lucky you are to have had a shower thrown for you. You can donate unwanted items to women and children's shelters. Or like the previous poster said return to stores for store credit. Most stores take gifts back without receipts.

If you didn't want or need the stuff in the first place, I completely agree with the above. Donate. This is absolutely no loss or inconvenience to you. You may not like it, but someone who can't buy it full price might love it.

amberrmariee20 · September 2015

A lot of people won't give you receipts because if they can get a $50 item for $20 they don't want you to think down on them. Either donate or regift to someone else, or you can try for store credit ?

gabrielafrnqyepez · September 2015

sounds like a good problem to have ...as others have said what you don't want donate...if not then try for store credit

leighann1 · September 2015

jefinley1 said:

I hope you realize how lucky you are to have had a shower thrown for you. You can donate unwanted items to women and children's shelters. Or like the previous poster said return to stores for store credit. Most stores take gifts back without receipts.
If you didn't want or need the stuff in the first place, I completely agree with the above. Donate. This is absolutely no loss or inconvenience to you. You may not like it, but someone who can't buy it full price might love it.

Agree. Write some gracious thank you notes, appreciate that you have people who care for you, and donate or regift. Nothing obligates you to keep extra items you won't use.

Krysta6 · September 2015

Yes, you should just be thankful.

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