What did I get for my in-laws for Christmas?

Hey Everyone,

I don't get my in-laws individual presents for Christmas.

I know that sounds like I am a bad person, but in all honesty, they love it!

There is a good reason for this: because they are so content with what they have. They don't need a lot and what they do want, they just go out and buy. So instead I get them what they normally would buy for themselves.

So here is what we got them!

This year, we got them a nice basket and filled it with goodies that we know they like. One of those being their favourite tea that they can't get where they live. We grabbed them a tin of shortbread biccies, a couple of packs of Lindt Chocolates, a couple of scratchies, their favourite coffee sachets (hazlenut and cappuccino), and we cannot forget their dog and cat so we got them a toy each. I also made them a car decal sticker that says Dachshund On Board because they are always bringing their sweet little pup with them when they come to visit.

I wrapped it all up with cellophane and tied it with a ribbon or two.

Thanks for reading!

J xxx

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