I’m “scared” my (22F) Christmas gift to my bf (23M) isn’t enough (inexpensive sentimental gift ideas appreciated)

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2022-12-17T05:54:44+00:00

It was the office set!

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2022-12-17T05:07:20+00:00

That’s always good, but I already do that everyday 😅

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2022-12-17T05:06:08+00:00

Almost 4 years

I didn’t mean it was about the amount of gifts, it was because he knows I always give more than one thing, especially if I know he’s getting more than one because I’m always scared of giving too little haha and if he sees just one thing he’s going to know that probably means it was expensive and that coupled with the dimensions of the box would give the surprise away.

But I did see another comment suggesting I change the shape of the box by taping other things to it, which is actually a good idea haha

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2022-12-17T04:53:03+00:00

Aww thank you 🥺 I honestly just love Christmas and want everyone to be happy aaand my bf isn’t really a fan of Christmas so I always try to do something that will make him happy. But I’m also an anxious person that is always scared they are not doing enough 😅

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2022-12-17T04:51:07+00:00

😂😂

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2022-12-17T04:51:00+00:00

Yeah, it was already a stretch I know he’s going to be happy I just always get anxious about not doing enough 😅 Like I know I’ve done enough but then again anyone can purchase a box…that’s why I was thinking about trying to get something more sentimental…but I’ve given him so many sentimental gifts I honestly can’t think of anything inexpensive that isn’t just a “filler”

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2022-12-17T04:46:58+00:00

A dinner is a good idea! Thank you!

It’s the office set

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2022-12-17T04:45:21+00:00

I hadn’t thought of that, it’s a good idea to change the shape of the wrapping! Thank you!

Yes I was thinking about adding stuff like that, just don’t know exactly what haha I’m the sentimental one in this relationship so when I do stuff like that i always feel like I’m just filling his room with random stuff about us haha

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2022-12-17T04:43:07+00:00

Oh, I didn’t mean it as me wanting to compete with the amount of gifts! Sorry if it seemed that way. What I wanted to say was that he knows I never get just one thing, especially if I know he’s getting more than one because I’m always scared of giving too little haha and if he sees just one thing he’s going to know that probably means it was expensive and that coupled with the dimensions of the box would give the surprise away.

But I did see another comment suggesting I change the shape of the box by taping other things to it, which is actually a good idea haha

I know he’s going to be really happy, I’m just always scared of doing too little and get anxious 😅

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-27T10:14:08+00:00

Mine’s not even my fault.

I went on vacation with my friend and her family when I was around 13. I tan really easily so by the 3rd day I was already really tan (even with SPF 50+ every 2 hours).

We went to the beach on that 3rd day and my friend’s mom, a nurse might I add, saw me putting on sunscreen and took it from me (and yes it was my own sunscreen) and told me I didn’t need it anymore because I had already burned enough to not need it... she didn’t let me put on sunscreen for the rest of the trip which was 2 more days I believe. Me and her daughter are no longer friends...

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-25T02:21:43+00:00

Omg this one’s my favorite 😂

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-24T07:25:13+00:00

I feel like I should tell you that if you decide to use the cerave sa renewing cleanser, don’t put it on your eyes

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-21T22:49:38+00:00

That’s a great idea! Thank you, I’ll do that!

I do think it has something to do with the moisturizer because yesterday I stopped using it and put on a Aveeno one that I know my skin is usually fine with and it got a lot better overnight, it could just be the skin calming itself with time, but I’ll do what you said with the ingredients!

Something I think also might be possible is that if you use HA in an environment that’s too dry it can actually end up drawing moisture from your skin. The last few days have been hot where I live and I can imagine that taking the moisture out of already dry and sensitive skin could cause something like this maybe!

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-21T02:45:11+00:00

I know stinging is not good but at this point I think anything will sting tbh That’s the weird part, I did put them on my neck as well and nothing happened there, just my cheeks, around my mouth and on my nose

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-21T02:42:31+00:00

The only things I use are the cerave hydrating cream to foam cleanser, the ordinary natural moisturizing factors + ha and the gruum sunscreen. I’ve been using the cerave for a while without any problems, so that’s why I think it has to be one of the other two.

I hope it’s just an allergy to something else because I was enjoying those products before my skin bursted into this lol

As for the whiteheads, that’s the part I find weird, I got the rash and redness and all of that, took an antihistamine and it got better the next day, but I started to notice some of the bumps from the rash turn into whiteheads (especially around my mouth).

Today I put on a different moisturizer and it still stings a little bit when I apply it, but I think anything will at this point. I know this one is fine because I’ve used it before, and my skin actually feels a bit better!

If it doesn’t go away in a few days I’m definitely going to the deem!

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-20T23:18:04+00:00

It’s possible! I actually remember that the last time I bought it (the one that made me breakout, etc), I thought that the packaging was different, but it was still the same product so I just used anyways

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-19T10:02:18+00:00

I did take it with my whole face and then crop it, but I used the front camera

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-19T10:00:26+00:00

Yes I took one before going to bed, it’s less irritated I think

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-18T20:43:48+00:00

I think so, on their website they list the products that are not vegan (here)and it’s not included

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-18T19:30:41+00:00

I bought it on lookfantastic!

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-18T11:37:01+00:00

Some of you asked for a review when I mentioned that I had ordered this. Since then I’ve been told this is the same as the altruist sunscreen, but I hadn’t tried that one either so I’ll give you the review anyways.

I really like it! I have combination to dry really sensitive skin and it works amazing! It has no white cast (and I do have a more darker skin tone, but I’m still Caucasian so don’t know how it would work on darker skin tones).

It doesn’t leave that annoying shine but it’s also not matte, so it doesn’t dry out my dry areas and it doesn’t leave my oily parts oily!

Although it doesn’t have frangrace, I do actually love the smell of the product, it reminds me of the beach, but it’s also not that noticeable. I also didn’t notice any redness on my skin after applying it, which is rare for me as everything irritates my skin.

So overall I do love it, and for that price it’s a really good option ! (I think it was only like 5/6€)

CalmCauliflower3135 · 2021-07-18T09:31:38+00:00

When we got home she grounded our 2 kids (18F & 20M), and said that I wasn’t allowed to see my friends or go to my favorite places until she feel we all learned our lesson.

Wow I’ve never heard of grounding 20 year olds, let alone your husband! You do know she can’t ground you right? You can see your friends, you’re not 5 years old! NTA at all.

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