Microwave vs. Kid's BD Present

[ladycat]

One of my FB friends is unable to buy her daughter a birthday gift, because their microwave died and she had to spend the money getting a new one.
Seriously? Unless it's the only cooking appliance they have, I can't make sense out of that.

 

[Peanut]

Seems the definition of "gift" is a bit narrow. Some of the best books I own I got at used book stores. I got a hardback copy of "The Federalist and Other Constitutional Papers" by Hamilton, Jay and Madison for $1. I still use it for reference, 30yrs later...

With a little imagination and even less cash your friend can come up with something that'll impact their kid for the rest of their life.

 

[Biggkidd]

Sadly it's probably the ONLY way she knows how to cook. I was amazed when I learned how many people don't own any pots or pans. Most have some dishes for their takeout and delivery.

 

[dademoss]

Who has time to heat water on a stove and wait 8-9 minutes for spaghetti to cook.

 

[backlash]

One of my FB friends is unable to buy her daughter a birthday gift, because their microwave died and she had to spend the money getting a new one.
Seriously? Unless it's the only cooking appliance they have, I can't make sense out of that.

Your friend's priorities are screwed up.

 

[Weedygarden]

One of my FB friends is unable to buy her daughter a birthday gift, because their microwave died and she had to spend the money getting a new one.
Seriously? Unless it's the only cooking appliance they have, I can't make sense out of that.

That is odd. I found a used one for around $10 at a yard sale for my daughter. I often see them for sale, used, for very reasonable prices. I do know that getting specific sizes and specifications can cost you. I have one over my stove that does not have a turntable and is at least 25 years old. I would like to replace it, but it doesn't cost me anything now, except to run it. A new replacement microwave for over the stove is more than $300 at Home Depot.

 

[Weedygarden]

Sadly it's probably the ONLY way she knows how to cook. I was amazed when I learned how many people don't own any pots or pans. Most have some dishes for their takeout and delivery.

I had an assistant whose daughter, now around 40 years old, said when she was a teenager, that there was never a need to learn to cook. She could cook everything she needed to in a microwave. I haven't seen assistant nor daughter in 20 years, but I do know daughter has 3 children. I'd bet you that she has learned to actually cook.

 

[Weedygarden]

One of my FB friends is unable to buy her daughter a birthday gift, because their microwave died and she had to spend the money getting a new one.
Seriously? Unless it's the only cooking appliance they have, I can't make sense out of that.

She might be a narcissist! This would be a narc thing to do.