Store bought OR homemade gifts…?

[Anonymous]

which one do you prefer giving/receiving, a store bought or a homemade gift?

store bought🛍🛒

homemade🎁💝

[zeitgeist057]

It depends on the product.

I prefer a handmade poem or painting to a store bought Hallmark poem or a print.

I prefer a store bought iPad or motor vehicle to a hand made tablet or self-constructed.

Home made vehicle

I prefer this, thanks

In general, if the item is a creative one, then I prefer it to be hand made; if it is a technical or utilitarian item, I would prefer it to be constructed by professionals who are specialists in the construction of said device.

[Asker]

makes perfect sense!

[dustybiker]

I love the golf cart. 🤣

[exitseven]

I said storebought but I remember that before we were married my wife knitted me a sweater. It was the coolest thing anyone had ever done for me. I wish it still fit me.

[Asker]

awww that’s super sweet!!! I’m sure she appreciated your reaction to her gift… that is something I truly love about giving someone a homemade gift, their reaction to it

[exitseven]

yes, I told her it was the best thing anyone ever did for me. I still have the sweater but it no longer fits.

[Asker]

that’s adorable!

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO

[dustybiker]

Depends on the person. I’m really good at finding unique gifts to fit a person. I strive to hear:
“Where did you find this?”
”I’m so taking this to college!”
”This is so perfect…”

[Asker]

aww same!! it depends on the person for me as well, and that also decides what type of gift I’m going for🥰

[dustybiker]

Thanks for the MHG ☺️

[TrueConfection]

I prefer to give anything I didn't make myself because I'm not artistic or crafty.

[Asker]

makes perfect sense and I kinda feel the same but it also depends on who I’m giving the gift to… if it’s someone I really love and appreciate then I’ll take the time and energy to make myself crafty so I can give them a more “meaningful” gift

[TrueConfection]

I like that.

[Asker]

thank you🥰

[t-8900]

My aunt still has a wooden jewelry box I made for her back in High School, my uncle still keeps a Video game and CD rack I gave him too. My grandmother used to keep all my drawings and colorings I used to do on paper plates... yeah I don't know why but I liked doing that at 5 and 6 lol. But no one has really held onto the crap I bought them. They always liked the stuff I made more. Same with cards vs written letters... um...2 of my exes still keep love letters I've written to them even after been married. Kinda weird. Maybe I'll ask a question on that later lmao

[Asker]

awww that’s super sweet!! I do agree with them that a homemade gift definitely is more meaningful… and about the letters, I think I would hold onto them as well if my relationship with that person was a good one. It doesn’t have to be made into a weird thing, it’s just something from a chapter of my life that I’ve closed and it doesn’t have to mean that I’m not over him or anything…

[t-8900]

ah, you saw. Yeah it was weird because said girls were cheaters tbh. The teddy bear one I get more actually. But the letters, strange. Not sure why they brought it up to me. But yeah thanks for letting me know your take on it!

[t-8900]

Oops I forgot that I mentioned the part about the letters in my op to you. I'm slow 😂

[siennasjo]

If it's homeade like really well then i think homeade is more thoughtful, (like really good baked goods or super nice knit blanket- something useful) but if its just cruddy, like a kid make it, i prefer store bought.

[Asker]

hahaha I love it when kids make stuff and give it to you… they do it with a lot of innocent excitement which makes the gift meaningful to me even tho it might be useless

[siennasjo]

I believe it's meaningful, but in regards of something I would actually want.. lol

[StrawberryShake]

Homemade is much more special to me. But I like to balance it. This year I'm getting my boyfriend a dashcam, new undies (he hates shopping for clothes) and I'm also drawing him another picture.

[Asker]

aww all that sounds great!

[StrawberryShake]

Thank you!

[Iron_Man]

Both are good but more homemade things are more like stocking stuffers unless put a lot of time into it and have a Lotta good skills

[Asker]

yes that is true!

[Iron_Man]

Thanks

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Homemade gifts are cheaper and just as good as store bought

[Asker]

they definitely are, but it can be an issue if you’re not creative or crafty enough to make one hahahah

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

@blackcupcake Yeah, I agree that can be hard sometimes lol

[Asker]

lmao yes, but I do like homemade gifts for myself and I also like making it but ONLY for the people that matter to me the most… and even then I’ll do some sort of mix between store bought and homemade

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

@blackcupcake That sounds good

[Asker]

thank you☺️

[FinalFantasyBro]

I definitely prefer at store brought gifts frankly.

[Asker]

that’s cool, quick and simple

[tatianamay]

Homemade. Its more personal. Hbu

[Asker]

agreed!! but if I’m the one giving the gift then I decide based on the person who’s receiving it hahaha

[Wise4myage]

Homemade gifts have sooo much more meaning.

[Asker]

agreed for sure!!

[Clarke498]

Store bought. I can't make shit

[Asker]

lmfao I hear ya!

[Anonymous]

depends on who it's coming from. if it's from my significant other the love of my life then home made. if it's coming from acquaintances or friends then store bought

[Agape93]

Preferably homemade

[Asker]

agreed! it’s so much more sweeter and meaningful🥰

[Hangry06]

Store brought.

[Asker]

gotcha!

[NYCQuestions1976]

Gift cards.

[Asker]

lmao I hate gift cards

[NYCQuestions1976]

I love when I get coffee gift cards. Caffeine. 👍😂

[Asker]

lmfao... gotcha! I wouldn't know what to do with coffee gift cards cause I don't like or drink it often at all

[NYCQuestions1976]

I drink coffee black with a green tea bag. Antioxidants. 👍

[Asker]

yikes that’s a lot of caffeine… lol

[XXblack88]

I like both.

[Asker]

same!

[Anonymous]

store bought

[Asker]

gotcha

[strateguy632]

..2th

[SalvatoreCordileone]

Homemade of course