“Are you going to tell Sarah?” My friend’s daughter asked
her mum.
“Tell her what?”
“That you don’t like the bath bombs she gave you for
Christmas.”
My friend faced a dilemma made worse by the fact that her daughter
might confess on her behalf.
Her daughter had especially been delighted by the gift set
of 3 bath bombs in the shape of cupcakes. They even had the paper cases round
them and I’d put them in a gift box tied with ribbon. They smelt divine
although not quite good enough to eat.
My friend had shared one with her daughter the other evening
and decided they were a bit too oily for their taste.
As you may have guessed my friend owned up or I’d still be in the
dark and buying her unwanted bath goodies for years to come.
The silly thing is I’d originally bought her a lovely
fragranced candle for Christmas but switched presents at the last minute. The yummy
cupcakes were too lovely to pass by and I considered they were more of a treat
for my special friend who has supported me throughout the year.
We all get presents we don’t always appreciate – I hold my
hands up to taking a few to the church shop in the past. We are not all as
honest as my friend, letting people know what we really think.
My Mum and Dad gave me a box for Christmas with lots of
presents inside.
(The box itself was recycled, “I gave Mum that box last
Christmas with her present in.” Said my brother!)
The first gift I came across was a large crossword
book. Now Andrew and I loved doing the
crossword together but I haven’t made the time to do one lately. I put the book
to one side and delved deeper into the box.
There were all manner of other goodies underneath, a scarf,
a necklace, a new road atlas for my new car, a jug for gravy and one for
custard, I’d mentioned I needed something a bit smarter than pyrex to adorn my
table. My mum had stored this information and here was my reward.
When I was ready to leave my parent’s and head back
home they suddenly realised they had no gift to send back for my mother-in-law.
I hesitated for a second and said, “What about that
crossword book you gave me? I don’t really get time to sit and do the crossword
anymore.”
“That’s a good idea.” replied my mum, “I only got it for you
because it was three for two.” Like mother like daughter – we can’t resist a
bargain!
Problem solved - honesty really is the best policy.
And my friend with her unwanted bath bombs? Well I know
someone with a birthday next week (hint! hint!) or else I’ve heard there is a
silent auction at church soon – I’d bid on them and buy them back for me and we can
raise some more money for the church hall at the same time!
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| cupcake lavender bag |
But I don’t want her to be out of a present so I came up
with a plan and made her a cupcake she can’t refuse. Non-fattening, long
lasting and made with lots of love xx
(Hope she likes it - can't post this until I see her... sorry for the wait!)
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