While reading The Thrifty Picker's blog,
http://thethriftypicker.blogspot.com/2011/11/seasons-are-changin.html,hi
I saw the vintage bun warmer. (Rachael said I could post her picture, and I will try at the end of the post.)
My ex-husband and I received this as a wedding gift in 1975. While we sort of laughed at the gift at the time, it actually was a handy gift. We used it to heat our hamburger and hot dog buns. As newlyweds, we ate a lot of those. Plus, this was before the days of microwaves to heat things.
What does this have to do with regifting, you ask? When we used it for the first time, we found a wedding card inside with best wishes from people we didn't know. Gasp. We were the beneficiaries of a regift!
What I've never told anyone before until now - breaking news - is this gift was from my ex-husband's best friend and wife. They were married the year before we were. We lived in the same town and socialized for years. I mean, they were our couples best friend, if you know what I mean. The guys would do stuff and the wife and kids would do stuff with my kids and me.
These were the friends that we could call at the drop of a hat - there's an old expression for you - and we'd have a dinner. She would bring whatever leftovers she had and we'd put ours with them. And yes, she also had a bun warmer - which is why I'm sure she regifted it.
Moral of the story: If you're thinking about regifting, check those boxes carefully for enclosed cards or stray pieces of wrapping paper.
Second moral of the story: There are worse things you can do, so don't let something like this interfere with a friendship.
On a sad note for me: I will be taking a bloggy break. I have a lot going on right now. My parents need me more, plus I need to get them ready for their winter stay in Florida. (I hope my mom is well enough to go.) I'll still be reading your blogs when I can fit it in, but maybe not commenting as much. I hope to have more time in January, once I have my parents settled in The Villages.
Happy Thanksgiving ~ Merry Christmas ~ Happy New Year!
http://thethriftypicker.blogspot.com/2011/11/seasons-are-changin.html,hi
I saw the vintage bun warmer. (Rachael said I could post her picture, and I will try at the end of the post.)
My ex-husband and I received this as a wedding gift in 1975. While we sort of laughed at the gift at the time, it actually was a handy gift. We used it to heat our hamburger and hot dog buns. As newlyweds, we ate a lot of those. Plus, this was before the days of microwaves to heat things.
What does this have to do with regifting, you ask? When we used it for the first time, we found a wedding card inside with best wishes from people we didn't know. Gasp. We were the beneficiaries of a regift!
What I've never told anyone before until now - breaking news - is this gift was from my ex-husband's best friend and wife. They were married the year before we were. We lived in the same town and socialized for years. I mean, they were our couples best friend, if you know what I mean. The guys would do stuff and the wife and kids would do stuff with my kids and me.
These were the friends that we could call at the drop of a hat - there's an old expression for you - and we'd have a dinner. She would bring whatever leftovers she had and we'd put ours with them. And yes, she also had a bun warmer - which is why I'm sure she regifted it.
Moral of the story: If you're thinking about regifting, check those boxes carefully for enclosed cards or stray pieces of wrapping paper.
Second moral of the story: There are worse things you can do, so don't let something like this interfere with a friendship.
On a sad note for me: I will be taking a bloggy break. I have a lot going on right now. My parents need me more, plus I need to get them ready for their winter stay in Florida. (I hope my mom is well enough to go.) I'll still be reading your blogs when I can fit it in, but maybe not commenting as much. I hope to have more time in January, once I have my parents settled in The Villages.
Happy Thanksgiving ~ Merry Christmas ~ Happy New Year!
11 comments:
Enjoy your break, totally needed. Cute story too, and yes you are right, worse things to be done!
You will be missed but sometimes there are things that have to be attended to, so do what you need to do and then hurry back. I bet your parents are grateful to have you be so attentive to them. You are a good daughter!
Shannon
Breaks have to happen occasionally. It is nice of you to help your parents. Happy Holidays...and I'll check your blog occasionally to see if you've popped in. I too am taking a break as am having shoulder surgery tomorrow (right one)... so need to not use it for a bit. Take care.
Oh, I'll miss you so much, Grammy. Loved this post; I haven't even seen one of these nifty things before.
You are the best daughter in the world, I'm thinking.
Hugs,
Kathy
ooops... yes... a NEW box would be a good idea too!
Breaks are needed every once in a while, piorities have to be put in place and the important things need to be taken care of and family tops the list! Have a great Holiday season!
Rebecca
oh dear this is a disaster regift. I hope I didn't do anything like that, but I rarely regift unless I really have to find a last minute gift. Oh...I'm really gonna miss you! You always bring so much cheer! Hope to see you back soon! God bless you and your parents!
mongs
mythriftycloset.blogspot.com
Enjoy your break, and time with family. We'll be here when you get back!
I know you are having some time away from blogging but I just want to say hi and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope things are going well with you and your family. No need to respond, just wanted to check in.
Shannon
Try not to work too hard!!!
Happy holidays to you and yours. Your parents are very lucky to have a daughter who cares about them. Hope the move goes smoothly and your mom is feeling stronger.❤
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