Dialogue: Special Gifts Not from Registry

This is a topic of discussion is one that can be touching, funny or annoying. I'm talking about those who refuse to buy from your registry because they want to get you a more thoughtful and meaningful gift.

I got two examples to share:

Unique gift I liked- My aunt got me this abstract feeling, colorful chalice that when I first opened it I thought wow this is so cool! I never would have thought to ask for it. At first I worried how I would use it. Now, since my husband is a candy addict, we have it out in the living room all the time with candy in it. Even better, I have something that makes me think of my lovely aunt and how grateful I am for her love.

Unique gift I didn't- You ever see those tv shows where the guy buys a girl a star and she melts? Not in this case. Someone bought us a star and I was less than thrilled. I felt horrible because a) I didn't like it and b) that frame of the certificate was not going to be on any wall in my home. In fact right now it sits on a shelf in my coat closet extending the shelf space for the boxes sitting on top of it. :-( It is sweet to go thoughtful and I appreciate the thought but a gift card and cash for the amount it takes to buy a star would have gone to better use. Oh well. (Now I feel bad writing this article. Thank goodness it was from a person I do not know.)

I think I see my star!

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What are some unique gifts you have received from your showers, parties and/or your wedding? Do you have any ideas of unique gifts that don't end up being a waste of money and effort?

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God - Ephesians 2:8