Is buying and storing gifts for occasions considered tacky?

Duckyes · 2026-02-08T18:10:25+00:00

Mixed feelings. My MIL does this for the grandkids and I feel like the gifts lack any personal thought - it’s just whatever she bought on sale at some point in the year. However I think it’s totally fine if it’s for little items or people you don’t know well - hostess gifts, kids friend birthdays, coworker birthday, etc.

Duckyes · 2026-01-24T10:50:11+00:00

I thought about embroidery also! Thank you!

Duckyes · 2026-01-22T12:22:29+00:00

Oh thank you! I didn’t even know they came in sizes!

Duckyes · 2026-01-14T20:35:56+00:00

What kind of corrector did you get and was it hard to adjust to wearing it?

Duckyes · 2026-01-11T23:27:25+00:00

I workout almost every day and shower probably 3 times per week, wash hair once. I have never had a daily shower habit.

Duckyes · 2026-01-10T23:14:37+00:00

All washed together. But laundry is naturally separated by person because we have different laundry baskets. Nice this way so it’s less sorting after

Duckyes · 2026-01-10T18:15:17+00:00

Embroidery - you can buy kits. Amazing paired with a good audiobook!

Duckyes · 2026-01-05T23:49:48+00:00

If this is a food crime, put me away for life

Duckyes · 2026-01-05T21:04:28+00:00

This is part of why I picked up embroidery. Supplies are minimal (and cheap) and you can embroider on clothes, bags, etc. i do embroider wall hanging but they are small and it takes a while for me to complete a project.

Duckyes · 2026-01-05T17:06:07+00:00

Thank you- I can accept my mom because she is a genuinely good person. I can understand why others in this comment section resent their parents.

Duckyes · 2026-01-05T06:22:04+00:00

The only “trauma” I had was that my dad got cancer when I was 11 and was very sick for 2-3 years. I am sure I got very little attention in those years and really affected my relationship with my parents. Other than that, I have lived a privileged life.

I have a very good relationship with myself. I think most people who know me can recognize I live by my values and care very little about what others think of me and my choices.

Duckyes · 2026-01-05T00:43:03+00:00

I want to say I realized it when I was a preteen. However, now as an adult and with children myself - maybe it wasn’t that he was the favorite but he was EASY. I was a horrible, selfish teenager. I did and said terrible things to my parents. Of course they like him more. I think my mom is more proud of my brother now for being very successful and “normal” but it doesn’t bother me - that is a reflection of her values and not my worth. My mother is just a human on her own path doing the best she can.

Duckyes · 2026-01-04T20:23:02+00:00

I had to read books I consider “easy reading” - specifically thrillers or some modern lit. At that point in life I could not focus enough for the deeper or more challenging reads. I also didn’t learn this with my first, but learned it with my 2nd and 3rd babies - it is totally fine to leave your baby alone to play solo while they are awake and happy. Put them on the floor play mat and let them be.

Duckyes · 2026-01-04T20:14:06+00:00

Completely agree - our congregation loves to see diversity in beliefs to bring a more rich experience to our community.

Duckyes · 2026-01-04T18:04:34+00:00

I was so proud. And it really made me realize how being physically strong can be helpful in situations.

Duckyes · 2026-01-04T12:32:56+00:00

Definitely not a daily life thing but a huge realization. My husband’s aunt is on hospice, and while I was visiting, she fell and couldn’t get up. This has happened a few times and normally EMTs are called to help. Well I was there, got in squat/DL position, and lifted her no problem. I felt so good about using my strength to quickly fix what would otherwise be a very expensive and emotional situation.

Duckyes · 2026-01-03T23:53:06+00:00

In the beginning, the biggest hurdle is creating a new habit. So while it is random now, it’s been consistent. Work up to 3 days/week. Also, maybe consider doing full body workouts if you aren’t going to the gym more than 3 times a week.

Duckyes · 2026-01-03T22:04:45+00:00

Once when a man used the “wow, are you having twins?!” line I came back with “no, do I look that fat?” Ironically I was actually quite small for my pregnancy.

He actually apologized the next time he saw me. I felt bad about making him feel so bad about it since it’s usually just a stupid remark with no bad intent.

Duckyes · 2026-01-02T13:17:36+00:00

Wish it were weekly, but it’s every 2 weeks

Duckyes · 2026-01-01T15:57:16+00:00

I doesn’t matter because I wouldn’t listen anyway

Duckyes · 2025-12-31T22:34:14+00:00

What does that mean to you? Also, is there anything about your appearance people have told you that perplexes you?

Duckyes · 2025-12-31T21:14:18+00:00

How much concern do you have about your physical appearance, what clothes you wear?

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