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Help with Gift Ideas

Biftu — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:19:13 GMT

I want to send something to my friends's sister who is home after rehab and not doing well. Any gift ideas, I'm at a loss. Her attention span is not good, she has no appetite so food items won't work, and flower delivery out of state is quite expensive. Just want to send a little something as an I'm thinking of you gift.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:21:38 GMT

A soft and pretty lap robe.

Does she read? Books are great.

Socks-always great.

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Sooner — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:27:11 GMT

Ask your friend because a lot of times in situations like this anything you send isn't going to click with them and most often they don't need more stuff.

Talk to your friend and maybe do something for her. Maybe even offer to wash a load of clothes, run an errand or take her out for lunch.

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greencardigan — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:35:28 GMT

It can be very hard when someone is out of state from you. I always appreciated flameless candles (with batteries and a timer) so I got a soft relaxing glow of light but no work when I recovering.

Good luck your search and you are so kind to be thinking of her!

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Iwantcoffee — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:36:27 GMT

To let someone who is not doing well know I am thinking of them, I send a card.

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On It — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:38:21 GMT

L'Occitane hand cream (original unscented) or body lotion. If she doesn't use it, her primary caregiver will certainly need it.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:54:06 GMT

Given your parameters, a card with jokes printed on floral paper (google for both) included in the envelope. Laughter is the best medicine and she can reread/share the jokes with others (more benefit). If recovery will take a while, you can always send a new set as often as you wish (use different paper to distinguish).

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Still Raining — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:55:19 GMT

So kind of you to care for her. Unless your friend knows of a specific need or want, I would go with a card.

Also she might love a follow up card or two.

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PickyPicky3 — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:08:39 GMT

When I send flowers out of state, I just look up a florist on line by zip code and then place an order by calling them directly. Never had a problem.

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Sooner — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:04:58 GMT

Please anyone in a situation like this, check before you send anything to be sure it will be needed and welcome. It is so difficult and sometimes more things are only a problem.

Just a card or call or text to let them know you are thinking of them and would something be appropriate would be very appreciated.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:38:08 GMT

@Sooner Nice ideas but the person is out of state.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:38:54 GMT

@On It The gift is for the person, NOT the caregiver.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:39:27 GMT

I do wonder why you want send something but if you must, send something practical like a warm throw or thick socks or unscented body lotion.

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Cakers3 — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:42:00 GMT

@Biftu wrote:
I want to send something to my friends's sister who is home after rehab and not doing well. Any gift ideas, I'm at a loss. Her attention span is not good, she has no appetite so food items won't work, and flower delivery out of state is quite expensive. Just want to send a little something as an I'm thinking of you gift.

@Biftu You are a very kind and thoughtful person. Ask your friend for suggestions but initially I would send card with your own handwritten message. You can buy lovely blank cards.

Even if she could eat I wouldn't send food.

Flowers depend upon potential allergies.

How well do you know her? If her attention span is faltering and she is not doing well keep it simple for now.

Hopefully she will be gaining in recovery and you can always send something she herself can enjoy.

Just ask your friend for the immediate time.

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On It — Tue, 23 May 2023 17:26:08 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@On It The gift is for the person, NOT the caregiver.

I understood that. Oftentimes, when people are in distress they want nothing. My point was the patient could use the hand cream, but if she refused it, it could be put to good use.

Re: Help with Gift Ideas

meem120 — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:52:03 GMT

Demdaco Giving Heart. Here or on their own website. I have gifted it on many occasions and everyone has loved it.

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LindaSal — Tue, 23 May 2023 19:43:39 GMT

My SIL recently had surgery and I made her a pretty box of Beekman: wipes (as she is not able to shower right now) soap and lotion. She was thrilled with it, everyone needs to "freshen" up and those wipes are wonderful for that.

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lgfan — Tue, 23 May 2023 19:57:23 GMT

Youn can send her some CD's of soothing music.

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Trailrun23 — Tue, 23 May 2023 20:37:24 GMT

I I would send a beautiful card that tells her you are thinking of her...she can stand it up on her table or dresser and enjoy it. Very nice of you to show you are thinking of her.

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Spacrazy — Tue, 23 May 2023 20:49:37 GMT

@meem120 So glad you mentioned the Demdaco line. I have sent many gifts from their line and always received the greatest thank you notes. The hearts are my favs but I don't think you can go wrong.