When picking cards for the in laws (or presents) I will text pics to DH to let him make the final choice. I do buy one of the options, I just want to get DH’s input.
Could they have been doing that?
Why can’t he just buy it?
I’m sure he’s capable of making a purchase but some couples have a division of labor. In our house I purchase virtually everything that needs purchased. Works for us, even if I choose to texts DH pics of beer from the store and say “do you want this?”
It’s a chain of grocery stores. Similar model to Trader Joe’s (started by brothers) but started in Germany and is all over Europe/Australia. Has been in the US for decades but now expanding across the country—hence starting the blog. Very low prices and a lot of rotating items, organic/health foods and “regular” private brand foods.
Tons of devoted fans similar to how some people are obsessed with Trader Joe’s.
When picking cards for the in laws (or presents) I will text pics to DH to let him make the final choice. I do buy one of the options, I just want to get DH’s input.
Could they have been doing that?
Why can’t he just buy it?
I SAH so it’s easy for me to run out and do the shopping during the day and then we don’t have to spend family time on it on the weekends/evenings.
It’s a chain of grocery stores. Similar model to Trader Joe’s (started by brothers) but started in Germany and is all over Europe/Australia. Has been in the US for decades but now expanding across the country—hence starting the blog. Very low prices and a lot of rotating items, organic/health foods and “regular” private brand foods.
Tons of devoted fans similar to how some people are obsessed with Trader Joe’s.
It’s a chain of grocery stores. Similar model to Trader Joe’s (started by brothers) but started in Germany and is all over Europe/Australia. Has been in the US for decades but now expanding across the country—hence starting the blog. Very low prices and a lot of rotating items, organic/health foods and “regular” private brand foods.
Tons of devoted fans similar to how some people are obsessed with Trader Joe’s.
Right, that’s what I said, the stores are run by brothers.
Sorry, I think we’d read your original post as if you thought it was two different sets of brothers, not the same two guys for both chains, hence the clarification.
Right, that’s what I said, the stores are run by brothers.
Sorry, I think we’d read your original post as if you thought it was two different sets of brothers, not the same two guys for both chains, hence the clarification.
Oh no, I guess that was unclear? I was saying they were similar because they were run by siblings/brothers. If they weren’t, it wouldn’t be worth a mention.
I think cesspool is a bit strong in this case, but it certainly shows how privileged we are that there isn't a second of, "huh, they're just wearing out regularly, but the store says I can bring them back whenever so I'm going to take advantage of that."
The next argument is going to be, "well they shouldn't have had that policy if they weren't going to honor it."
Hanna Andersson has the same policy and I went in there looking to replace a dress I ruined in the wash and when I mentioned that I ruined it, someone shopping in the store whispered “just bring it back, they’ll refund you.” Well yes, but it was my fault that it’s damaged! Hanna Andersson is also changing their return policy.
I bought a dress for DD when I was pregnant - it was right after I found out she was a girl and the first thing I bought. They only had size 80 left, so she didn't get to wear it for quite some time. Then the color bled in the wash. I took it back and I was amazed that they refunded me for it, but so grateful that they did. They did look me up in the system though and find the receipt for me, I don't think you could just bring random stuff back in from yard sales. I loved that dress so much (and obviously they didn't have it anymore) so I found one on Ebay instead.
I really love places that stand behind their products. I hate that some people ruin it for everyone else.
I started reading this thread yesterday and have thought way too much since the about the absurdity of slippers for life.
Hanna Andersson has the same policy and I went in there looking to replace a dress I ruined in the wash and when I mentioned that I ruined it, someone shopping in the store whispered “just bring it back, they’ll refund you.” Well yes, but it was my fault that it’s damaged! Hanna Andersson is also changing their return policy.
I bought a dress for DD when I was pregnant - it was right after I found out she was a girl and the first thing I bought. They only had size 80 left, so she didn't get to wear it for quite some time. Then the color bled in the wash. I took it back and I was amazed that they refunded me for it, but so grateful that they did. They did look me up in the system though and find the receipt for me, I don't think you could just bring random stuff back in from yard sales. I loved that dress so much (and obviously they didn't have it anymore) so I found one on Ebay instead.
I really love places that stand behind their products. I hate that some people ruin it for everyone else.
I started reading this thread yesterday and have thought way too much since the about the absurdity of slippers for life.
It wasn’t just a regular wash. I was soaking it in oxiclean to get a stain out and made the water waaay too hot so the red in the rainbow striped bled onto another part it was laying on in the soak. Entirely my fault. If it had bled in a normal wash, I would have considered bringing it back.
This seems like the perfect thread to ask for advice in: I bought a bedpad at Costco about a month ago for our new king-size bed. Used it 2 weeks and DH constantly complained that it was creeping in on his side (I looked; it was.) A week in we totally re-made the bed to make sure it wasn't just put on poorly, but it continued to creep in. I got a new one from amazon this past weekend.
Should I return the Costco one? Or just donate it / give it away after washing it??
If not for this thread it would never had occurred to me to try to return it, lol.
I see we’ve moved on to the need-board-approval-to-do-something-I-would-have-done-anyway portion of the thread.
Again, if the product doesn’t meet your needs or is broken/defective and the store allows you to return or it exchange it within a reasonable time frame (less than a year), don’t feel guilty taking advantage of such a policy.
The problem comes when people use generous return policies to avoid ever having to by a new item again.
I see we’ve moved on to the need-board-approval-to-do-something-I-would-have-done-anyway portion of the thread.
Again, if the product doesn’t meet your needs or is broken/defective and the store allows you to return or it exchange it within a reasonable time frame (less than a year), don’t feel guilty taking advantage of such a policy.
The problem comes when people use generous return policies to avoid ever having to by a new item again.
This is the exact opposite of something-I-would-have-done-anyway. Before this thread, it would never had crossed my mind to try to return it.
I see we’ve moved on to the need-board-approval-to-do-something-I-would-have-done-anyway portion of the thread.
Again, if the product doesn’t meet your needs or is broken/defective and the store allows you to return or it exchange it within a reasonable time frame (less than a year), don’t feel guilty taking advantage of such a policy.
The problem comes when people use generous return policies to avoid ever having to by a new item again.
This is the exact opposite of something-I-would-have-done-anyway. Before this thread, it would never had crossed my mind to try to return it.
Post by Velar Fricative on Feb 12, 2018 12:50:06 GMT -5
I'm so glad I waded back into this thread because I am LOLing at the idea of texting DH pictures of various birthday card options for his mom or something. I know his mom. If I happen to be at the store I will just buy any birthday card that won't offend her. If I texted DH pictures of a few options he'd be like WTF are you texting me two-dollar cards for like it's a big furniture purchase, just pick one.
I'm so glad I waded back into this thread because I am LOLing at the idea of texting DH pictures of various birthday card options for his mom or something. I know his mom. If I happen to be at the store I will just buy any birthday card that won't offend her. If I texted DH pictures of a few options he'd be like WTF are you texting me two-dollar cards for like it's a big furniture purchase, just pick one.
I am a little embarrassed now, that I've actually done this. I was deciding between 2 cards for my DD so I sent pics to DH to see which one he thought she'd get more of a kick out of. LOL. I never gave it a second thought until this thread. Now I’m wondering if people were giving me WTF looks or thought I was going to print out the cards at home.
I'm so glad I waded back into this thread because I am LOLing at the idea of texting DH pictures of various birthday card options for his mom or something. I know his mom. If I happen to be at the store I will just buy any birthday card that won't offend her. If I texted DH pictures of a few options he'd be like WTF are you texting me two-dollar cards for like it's a big furniture purchase, just pick one.
My husband and his family have a tradition of sending each other cards that are for totally different occasions than the one they're sending it for. But they also have really weird rules about it that I just don't get. Like, sending his brother a bat mitzvah card for his birthday is totally inappropriate but a baby shower card would be perfect.
If he wanted me to buy a card, I'd totally text him photos (but he gets his own so I'd actually never be in this situation).
I'm so glad I waded back into this thread because I am LOLing at the idea of texting DH pictures of various birthday card options for his mom or something. I know his mom. If I happen to be at the store I will just buy any birthday card that won't offend her. If I texted DH pictures of a few options he'd be like WTF are you texting me two-dollar cards for like it's a big furniture purchase, just pick one.
for me the issue is more GMIL/Uncle In Law/Aunt In Law/Etc MIL/FIL/BIL I can manage cards for but DH has a very involved and large extended family and we do Bdays for ALL of them. We see them often but I don't necessarily feel confident in hitting the right tone with all of them (like the above poster there are some unwritten 'rules' that I don't completely get) I can usually manage the cousins because I know them better.
I'm so glad I waded back into this thread because I am LOLing at the idea of texting DH pictures of various birthday card options for his mom or something. I know his mom. If I happen to be at the store I will just buy any birthday card that won't offend her. If I texted DH pictures of a few options he'd be like WTF are you texting me two-dollar cards for like it's a big furniture purchase, just pick one.
for me the issue is more GMIL/Uncle In Law/Aunt In Law/Etc MIL/FIL/BIL I can manage cards for but DH has a very involved and large extended family and we do Bdays for ALL of them. We see them often but I don't necessarily feel confident in hitting the right tone with all of them (like the above poster there are some unwritten 'rules' that I don't completely get) I can usually manage the cousins because I know them better.
I am really happy that nobody in my family gives any thought to greeting cards. This sounds exhausting and pointless. SaveSave
for me the issue is more GMIL/Uncle In Law/Aunt In Law/Etc MIL/FIL/BIL I can manage cards for but DH has a very involved and large extended family and we do Bdays for ALL of them. We see them often but I don't necessarily feel confident in hitting the right tone with all of them (like the above poster there are some unwritten 'rules' that I don't completely get) I can usually manage the cousins because I know them better.
I am really happy that nobody in my family gives any thought to greeting cards. This sounds exhausting and pointless. SaveSave
It really is but I am very lucky that my ILs (M/FIL and the extended) are very nice and don’t cause issues so I play along with their family norms.
MIL and FIL are really pretty awesome. I mean FIL drove my kid an hour each way 5 Days a week for 2 yrs so she could attend a specialized preschool for autism and MIL helped us pay for it. If buying cards for the extended family and attending bday dinners makes them happy it’s worth it to me to make the effort.
I'm so glad I waded back into this thread because I am LOLing at the idea of texting DH pictures of various birthday card options for his mom or something. I know his mom. If I happen to be at the store I will just buy any birthday card that won't offend her. If I texted DH pictures of a few options he'd be like WTF are you texting me two-dollar cards for like it's a big furniture purchase, just pick one.
Am I the only one who picks up a greeting card at the store, sees the price and goes
My brother was always emphatically anti-cards, and would joke about just giving him the money instead. So one year, I handed him a plain white envelope with a check, and included an extra $4 in cash. He looked at me all confused for a second, and I said, "it's instead of the card," and then he was all
Am I the only one who picks up a greeting card at the store, sees the price and goes
I hate cards. I never get them for MH, and if I have to get them for someone else I’m not paying more than a dollar.
I’m the opposite. I also hate them, so if I get one, I’m going to get one of the really nice ones. Or one of the ones from Paper Source that has Obama on it and says “Baracking around the Christmas Tree” and costs $8.95 but has Obama on it.
I hate cards. I never get them for MH, and if I have to get them for someone else I’m not paying more than a dollar.
I’m the opposite. I also hate them, so if I get one, I’m going to get one of the really nice ones. Or one of the ones from Paper Source that has Obama on it and says “Baracking around the Christmas Tree” and costs $8.95 but has Obama on it.
I'm such a sucker for Papyrus cards. I don't buy that many cards per year, but when I do it's almost always a fancy one.
Post by WanderingWinoZ on Feb 13, 2018 10:18:00 GMT -5
i have grown to hate cards...I feel pressured to get them for easter, vday, birthdays, anniversaries, xmas, etc now that I have kids... I get one for/to them, I get cards from us parents TO them, get cards for the grandparents FROM them.... bleh! i spend like $50 on cards for stupid holidays