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malibu_stacy1985
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject: What do you get someone you can't stand for their baby shower?

I am forced to go to a baby shower for someone in my boyfriends family that I cannot stand. She's been very rude to me ever since I have met her, but I am going to the shower and buying a gift to keep the peace in the fmaily. What can I get her that will really put her in her place?

BLIND SMILE DOG
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:56 pm Post subject:

A five dollar gift certificate to Walmart inside a dollar store greeting card. It's a classic to let someone know what you think of them.

And the prize goes to...
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

You are not required to get her anything at all. Just show up and say you didn't have any money.

lilmoomoolover86
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

Okay you have two options: Don't go and spread your feelings of dislike because it ruins the atmosphere for everyone else. If you can't stand her, it seems fine that you don't go and the family should understand. If the family doesn't understand, they'll get over it in time. You could find a beautiful gift that will go to a beautiful child and put all of your feelings aside for the child. Kill her with kindness.Think about this: How long do you want this nonsense to go on? There must be a really good reason for all of this animosity.

Charlotte K
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

buy her diapers, in the wrong size. a onesie with a really rude message. and a bottle of tequila.

♥RagDoll♥
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject:

Get something nice for the baby. It's not for the mom it's your gift to the little one, don't hold a grudge against the baby because you and the mom don't get along.

Sarah S
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject:

i think that you should not associate yourself with her, but in cases like this when you have to.. let your boyfriend pick out the gift and sign it from both of you. make sure she could tell her picked it out, and that you didnt really care. or just write your name in a different colored pen then him .. something that shows you signed it later and just put your name, short and simple.

Edain
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject:

a box of Depends. wrapped in beautiful paper.

bainaashanti
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

Well, ever since slavery ended, I don't allow people to "force" me to go anywhere I don't want to go and I surely don't spend my hard earned money on people I don't like! You're being "forced" to go, so just go, and don't bring anything. Gifts are not supposed to be required at such events, so just give her one of those 99cent Hallmark cards and be done with it, then have a great time interacting with everyone else. Or, you could grow a pair and refuse to be a hypocrite by not going and let whoever gets mad deal with it.

barthebear
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:04 pm Post subject:

If your intention is to put her in her place it would be best to not go since your feelings will show to all. Just be sick that day. If however, you decide to not lower yourself to her level and be gracious and warm instead then go.You obviously do not want to put a lot of thought into the gift. Is she registered at Babies R Us? Thats easy to buy something and have it sent. Or just pick up a gift card at the market and put it in a shower card and mail it to her

Sara
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject:

Well, considering how childish you're being with looking to get her a gift to "put her in her place," I kind of don't blame her for disliking you.Anyway, my recommendation? Stay at home so you don't ruin the party for everyone else.Or buy her a nice gift for her baby.

daeve930
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject:

"Putting her in her place" will show how low class you really are, and may wake up the boyfriend enough to dump you. Or you could show that you're a decent person by getting a lovely gift for a sweet, innocent, beautiful new baby.Really, if you can't be nice, don't go.

POPE BEGUILING THE EFFERV
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject:

i would either go and give her a lovely preasent, the killing with kindness is a great techniqueor tell your family you cannot go because you refuse to be ungenuine by attending when there is animosity between youbecause i think if you go and give her a lousy preasent, it isnt going to harm her, it is going to harm you in the long run, as everyone will remember that you were a jerk, she is pregnant, they are not going to acknowledge any wrong doings on her part at this timealso if you go and do give her a lovely gift, and She is still rude to you? then she will look like the jerk in the long runif you have spine enough to give a nasty preasent, then have the spine to not go if this is something you truly don't want to do, anyone trying to force you to go, should go in your place if it is so all fired important to themgood luck and be strong, but seriously, nothing this cow did to you is the baby's fault, so i would get the little baby on the way something nce

jenna
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject:

Buy a toy for the baby. That way you won't actually be buying anything for her.

coffeemonkeychick
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Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:11 pm Post subject:

I do know what your going throw. I have in-laws that I have to be nice to keep the peace and make my hubby happy. The things we do for our loved ones! Just buy her diapers and wipes and call it good. And you have the right to ask what ever question you want. If people don't like the question they don't have to answer.

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