[Teelah]

Looking for advice– Someone gifted me $300 gift Certificate to a local pedicure and manicure place for me and my daughter to go to. My last pedicure was almost 20 years ago it’s just not my thing I hate having my feet work on and I can’t have my nails done because it irritates me.

My daughters are 12 and 7 they have no interest in going even for the experience.

Is it wrong if I brake the $300 down into smaller amounts gift cards and gift them on Mother’s Day to friends that I know will use them.

I feel bad re gifting something that was given to me  but the frugal part of me says it’s smart and then I have mother day gifts taken care of.

[Harriet]

When a gift is given it is the recipients choice to do as they please. Blessing others is a great way to use this gift. If the giver asks you can say it was a very satisfying experience.

[Su Ji]

Once given it belongs to you. I would love a spa day but that is me…you do with your gift whatever makes you happy… in the end it was still a generous blessing.

[Teri]

I would suggest a date day with your girls. Lunch and a trip to the spa. They may feel differently about a pedi and manicure after they experience the treat. You could have only a manicure without any polish. A gift card for $300 to a spa is a very generous gift, someone felt like you surely deserved it.

[Yeukai]

Manicure & pedicure techniques have changed a lot in the last 20 years. I do my own nails too and I prefer it that way because some manicurists don’t listen BUT I will say ditch regifting and treat yourself. The person who gave you this probably recognizes that you do not treat yourself enough. Do it. Go and try to enjoy it.

[Su JiCrystal]

A lot of women would feel like that’s a great gift and a big treat. Definitely talk to the salon and ask them to break it down so you can use it as gifts for women who would be delighted to receive it. I would even do 4 $75 gift cards if they’ll allow that.

If the person who gifted it to you asks you if you used it, I would just tell them you don’t go to the salon but are extremely thankful you were able to break it down and have 4 special women treated for Mother’s Day.

[Carmen]

Once a gift is given to you, it’s up to YOU what you want to do with it. If it’s not your thing, I think it’s great that you’re looking for someone else to benefit and enjoy the gift.

[Kym]

Why do so many people think all girls ought to enjoy a mani/pedi. The gift giver is wonderful and generous but if it isn’t your thing, it just isn’t. I have no desire myself so I understand. Please don’t change yourself to fit a typical female mold. Have the experiences that interest you. And let’s not shame these people for knowing what they like and what they don’t.

[Pauline]

Whether one uses them or re gifts, it is still helpful/useful to the one who received it. I am not a big fan of the Mani/Pedi thing either. But would be a thoughtful gift to someone who does enjoy it, and it saves the stress and expense of finding a gift when you are on a budget.

[Linda]

I was in the same position and offered it back to the giver. It was something she valued highly, she was giving to me what she wished for herself. Win, win, avoided the same type of gift In the future and she was thrilled.

[Sarah]

If I gave someone $300 to do something nice for themselves seeing them happy from others happiness when regifting would be equally wonderful than if they just spent it all on themselves!

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