9 Unusual Gifts We Hated as Kids But We Desperately Needs Now

Indeed, the most exciting and thrilling moment during Christmas is unwrapping those Christmas presents under the Christmas tree. We even have our own wishlist and sometimes post them on social media so your secret Santa can read it. 

But, back when we used to be kids, we were often disappointed if we received unusual kids from our family members. Sometimes we were discouraged from asking for gifts from them even if our parents forced us.

Today, we’ll just have to grin or wear a little smile remembering those presents because those gifts are our simple joys as we age.

Let us reminisce about those funny moments and recall those gifts we hated as kids but desperately need today.

Unusual Gifts We Hated as Kids But Need Desperately Today

We always wish to receive toys as gifts on Christmas. Since we were kids with a sweet tooth, we also wished for bags of candies and chocolates. For some reason, our elders might have a hard time looking for presents or not have the budget to buy one. Now that we have become full-grown adults, we experienced a similar scenario.

So, if you are planning to give Christmas presents to children, check out this list of unusual gifts kids hate.

Socks

A pair of socks with funky colors or cute animal-printed designs can ruin our mood on Christmas as kids. But as adults, a set of fuzzy socks can make your day because it makes your toes warm and comfortable. We don’t have to feel cold, especially during Christmas, as it bears cool weather.

Picture Frames

Picture frames are the most common gifts we receive as gifts not only from our school’s christmas party but also from our family and relatives. We already had pictures from our family photo album, while others were even hung on the walls of our home. Plus, we don’t like our photos being displayed because we are ashamed of our physical appearance.

Today, we even have picture frames in different sizes lined up on top of your working table. What’s more, we even look for our old pictures and share them on social media.

Handkerchiefs

Why do we have to receive handkerchiefs of all things? An embroidered hanky or a set of Armando Caruso handkerchiefs did not make us happy when we were kids. But now, we desperately need them because they become useful when we start crying due to work pressure or heartbreak.   

Wallets

We didn’t use wallets when we were still kids because we had pockets on our school uniforms. Why would our family give us wallets as gifts? It could make us happier if they inserted money into it. 

These days, we even have a couple of wallets with different purposes - a small one for coins, a rectangular one for bills, and a card wallet for ATMs and IDs.

Mugs

Who on earth should appreciate a mug as a kid’s gift? Our parents must have plenty of cups and glasses at home, so we don’t need that one. Now that we live independently in our own house and lot in the Philippines, we love collecting personalized mugs. We often show them off to our guests every time we drink coffee.

Perfumes or Colognes

We often sweat during our younger years since we always play outdoors. We don’t mind if we smell stinky because we’re only kids. But receiving perfumes or colognes on Christmas makes us feel insecure and anxious, thinking that these gifts are intentional.

As adults, however, perfumes and colognes freshen us up and boost our self-confidence.  

Picnic Crates or Baskets

You see, as we grow older, we tend to appreciate little things more, such as picnic crates or baskets. These things will keep us handy during family gatherings and outdoor picnics. Hence, this can be a great gift for us adults. But as kids, we don’t need this stuff because we're too young to appreciate these things. All we do is absolutely nothing but play.

Towels

Once we start living on our own, we buy everything we need, including a personal hygiene kit, a body wash, and toiletries. We also made sure we changed our towels often to maintain cleanliness. We even love white colored towels because we can quickly notice dirt. Thus, we tend to be tidy and organized. But, getting towels as gifts can make us upset when we were kids because we know our parents can buy them for us.

Underwears

One of our past-times after hard days work is window shop, and we usually ended up roaming around the undergarments section beside kitchenware. If we have spare money, we buy branded undies as a way to treat ourselves. 

However, as kids, we hated underwear gifts because we felt embarrassed about them. For us, underwear is a private thing and not meant to share our body measurement details.  

3 Tips to Pick Gifts Better Than Santa Claus

Christmas is the season for giving. Whether big or small, cheap or expensive, we should be grateful when receiving gifts. This shows that they value you and consider you as part of their life and success.

If it’s your turn to give, here are some tips to pick gifts better than Santa Claus this Holiday Season.

• Be practical.

Giving the best gift is one way to show your love to that person. But you need to be practical, not flashy. Buy gifts you can afford, not yearn for impression.

• Get to know the receiver.

Before buying gifts, get to know whom you will be giving to. Choose a perfect gift according to their age and interests. 

• Give gifts that solve their problem.

We usually give great gifts to make them happier. So, why not identify their needs? For example, you are planning to give the best gifts to your loved ones. With the right investment plan and careful thinking, you can surprise your family with an affordable house and lot from Lumina Homes.

Surprise Your Family with the Best Christmas Gift

When we were little, we always dreamt of having our own dream house. But as kids, this dream is impossible not until we reach the adult stage and start a family. To make this dream achievable, Lumina Homes build thousands of affordable house and lot for sale units all over the country. 

Moreover, its qualification makes it easier for you to apply through in-house financing, bank, and PAGIBIG loans. All housing packages offer the most flexible payment scheme that certainly fits your family's income.

Start investing in Lumina Homes today and give your family a wonderful surprise. Contact our nearest accredited seller and be part of the growing Lumina community.