Every year we struggled with gift ideas and default to the wallet/socks/thermals/manicure set stuff for the guys. For girls, it's Snuggies/thermals/socks. Then some of us went to cash while others went to gift cards but suddenly we're like, wow.
We're all cheapos!
The cash and gift cards put a very noticeable price on the relationship. It's like we're saying how much they are actually worth to us and it can cause problems unless we're willing to double, triple, and generally explode our gift budget.
More so because my cousins married some ladies who were accustomed to the high life from birth. Although they themselves haven't earned anything, their fathers and step-fathers have done well. One actually said it was okay that I didn't get her a (good enough in her eyes) gift because she knew I was 'poor'.
It's safe to say that relationship is strained. LOL
So this year, I thought: let them eat cake! Pancakes, that is. Let's face it. The best gift is a gift that is used, enjoyed, and remembered fondly. Probably the only thing those gals and I have in common is that we eat!
Breakfast and camping are traditions in my family so why not order gift baskets of breakfast and trail-safe goodies? The girls can do the gourmet breakfast thing and the boys (and I) will have our wilderness grub. It's a win-win as long as I can get the delivery timed right.
Except looking at all that food porn has made me hungry now and I'm trying to reboot. So thanks for that, marketing people.
Have fun, stay safe, and G-d bless,
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