My Parents Don't Want Anything For Christmas!

Hi StephanieAnnc, I probably think that my children are in the same delimma...The keep asking me what I want and I honestly do not want them to spend them money purchasing me anything...Its not like I have everything but I am not working right and have no intentions of going back to work...I have more clothes, shoes than I will ever wear out.. I just don't need anything else. So I could not come up with anything to tell them. But since you have something for your mom how about getting your father something inezpensive that he could get some use out of, like is he involved in any sports. fishing or anything like that....What about a nice TV pillow for them to use when they are watching in bed...or a nice plant for your mom something she can look at while you are gone and still think about you...what about some matching PJ's for them Wiah I could help more..good luck in school...happy holidays!!!!! \

I agree with most of the others on this conversation. Go ahead and give them a gift. Just like you got the book for your mother because it might bring funny memories, what about your father can you get that would do the same thing?

i don't think something small is going to upset too much, I usually put from Santa on some presents to people so they don't feel obligated to buy back..

Explain to them that you enjoy giving, and that the gifts are from gift cards. Does your dad read? Play golf? Like interesting foods? Do you have any more Amazon gift cards or enough in Paypal to order something? Then just tell them you spent "free money" on them.

as parebts age, it seems they need less to keep them happy. maybe you should make them a nice dinner or make them up a coupon book of sorts

My opioin is do what your parents and sister want. No presents. It is their chose and don't let it bug you! When my parents said the same thing, I was so pleased and happy! I have 2 less presents to buy for Christmas! Since then they have been happy not getting more gifts they really have enough off!

Hi Stephanie, I tell my kids that each year also. None of us has much money and I don't think we should be spending our money on gifts that no one needs. Still, I know how you feel because they have told me not to buy them gifts also and I can't do it. So we have set some limits and boundries so that we just exchange something small. I think your mom will love the book. Just get your dad something small that doesn't cost much. What they really don't want is for you to go spending a lot of money on them. I don't know your dad so can't really help you with the gift ideas but keep it small...a few lottery tickets and something you bake?

hi stephanieannc why not give your dad a gift card to thier favorite restaurant so they can eat out and not have to cook one meal at their favorite restaurant and eat their favorite foods. I would go ahead and give your mom that gift and mayhbe a gift card to her favorite store.

I don't know if you've decided what to do yet (I'm responding from an email) but I can tell you what I gave my parents one year when they said the same thing to me: I wrote a short story about each of them. I'm not a professional writer, by any means, but I did my best and wrote from my heart. They both teared up and told me it was the best gift they could ever receive.

The best gifts you can give your parents are not things, but your love for them. Things fade, parents get old, remember them in your youth and as you age along with them. Remember the sacrifices they made for you and how much they still think for your future even now. Give them a hug daily. I am sure they will appreciate the hugs more than things. Whenever possible, obey.

Hi! Here is a possible idea sort of along the same line--does he have any films that could be transferred to a new format or old pictures that could be put in a picture frame? Sometimes people of this age group, they want something familiar, something memorable. Hope this will work!

Why can't you accept the fact they don't want anything? How about respecting their wish? I am happy my kids respect me if I tell them I don't want anything and they don't give me an other useless present which is just a waste of money to me.

Get just simple gifts for them with lots of love, but , if you have those gift cards, buy , get something so, you dont loose what you invest in them. Give a great hug to your parents too , that will make them so happy. Good luck .

Your mom will not refuse the book once you give it to her and that you got it for free. The only thing that I think she would ask you is, how did you get so many gift cards? If your father is also fond of reading, why not also give him a book like the one you gave your mom? This time, covering the father side. After they are both done with their respective readings, they can then exchange books and continue reminiscing :)

Maybe instead of buying them something, make something from something you already have. A gift from the heart often means more to someone that anything that money can buy and if you put your whole self into it, all should go well. I know it is too late to help with last year, but it might help with this year. Have a great weekend!!!

They want you to save for incoming college, as you mentioned.If ever you will tell her that you have a bunch of gift cards from amazon or anywhere then it might change her mind.Anyway, I believe that the greatest gift is to give happiness to your receiver.Be it a tangible or intangible things, important is you will show how you want them to be happy.

My parents would say the same. You may want to give them supply of their medications or vitamins. Usually, at that age, they were probably taking medications for their heart problems.

I think you shouldn't worry about it! Specially if you got that book for free. If the only reason your parents don't want you to get them any present is for you not to spend anything, then this gift has achieved that purpose! Now if only you could have something similar for your father.

Hi Stephanie: Just go on and give them their presents. Follow your heart, you want to be special with them and sure they deserve it. Actually I think your parents are too good and they feel concerned about your financial situation which is lovely. ALVARO

That's a thoughtful thing to do. I see that you have a gift ready for your mom but not your dad. How about focus on things that your dad really is dying to have (off course not the expensive things like cars and the likes). Get him something he does for a hobby or anything that he likes to do on his spare time. If you still have gift cards left then use it to find something for your dad on the internet or if you can't find something for him ask him what he likes and tell him the choices that can be found on the internet so as not to give him something he doesn't like or need. I hope this helps..... Merry Christmas to you and your family! GOODLUCK!