My family refused to accept that I wasn't buying anything, and didn't want anything in return.
I purchased each of them something "useful".
My mum got a doggie ball thrower, my dad got a bag of tennis balls, my sister got a dog leash, and my brother a chew toy.
I had the happiest dog in the world.
The following year none of them got me anything, and I was happy.
I have also known to donate to charity in their names, and give them the receipt. They can claim it back on tax. A gift which keeps on giving in my opinion.
Blacky
My kinda person
Meaningful.
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