I have been given some odd gifts over the years.

One year, my ex-husband and I received a cowbell from his grandma. No explanation. Each couple received one.

My ex-mother-in-law gave me a nightgown in a size "medium". She had bought it at a garage sale. I've not been a medium since I was about 10. My mother wore it for years though.

I can't say any of the gifts were "cheapskate" gifts as they were given with love.