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I need gift ideas

Deb1010again — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 21:25:34 GMT

I'm taking my mom out to a very nice brunch on Mother's Day. I'd also like to get her a gift. Any ideas? Something you'd like to give/receive? Online shopping ideas especially welcome. THANKS!!

Re: I need gift ideas

Vamp — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 21:27:57 GMT

Can you tell us more about her? Interests? Hobbies? That would be helpful. Otherwise, I can't imagine what a stranger might like.

BTW, you sound like a wonderful daughter!

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lolakimono — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 21:36:07 GMT

I don't know how much you want to spend, since you're already taking her out for brunch.

You could take her shopping afterwards (if she likes shopping) for a special treat- jewelry, make up, perfume, pajamas.

Massages, mani/pedi, or some sort of personal care service might be nice.

Take her out to see a movie.

Go to a place that you would not normally go (a fancy hotel, chocolatier, etc.) for a treat.

If she likes activities, you could do something on a different day like painting pottery, playing mini-golf, going to an amusement park, etc.

If she lives alone (or needs help) you could make her a coupon book of your services- gardening, cleaning, painting, running errands, driving her somewhere, computer help, etc.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 22:01:37 GMT

My mom has been gone for 3 years now, but several years before she passed away, my sister and I gave her a silver bangle bracelet from the "Bangles from Heaven" line. Each bangle has a scripture etched on it. Now, my mom wasn't terribly religious in terms that she had a strong belief, but didn't go to church. Anyway, she cried and cried when we gave this to her. Now that she's gone, I have the bangle and I wear it about 4 days a week. I love it.

They have them still in sterling silver, but also sell them now in silver plated so that it's more affordable.

The scripture on her bracelet said "Her children rise up and call her blessed". I just googled it and it said it was from Proverbs 31.28.

If you're interested, you can google Bangles from Heaven and several sites sell them. A local store here in Atlanta sells the plated ones and I bought a few for myself the other day.

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lolakimono — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 22:06:10 GMT

Also, a piece of JBK jewelry might be nice, before the collection is totally gone.

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tansy — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 22:06:21 GMT

Maybe a nice scarf.

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Deb1010again — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 22:47:46 GMT

THANKS for all the GREAT ideas so far! Keep 'em coming!

Re: I need gift ideas

Deb1010again — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 22:49:31 GMT

On 4/27/2014 Vamp said:
Can you tell us more about her? Interests? Hobbies? That would be helpful. Otherwise, I can't imagine what a stranger might like.

BTW, you sound like a wonderful daughter!

She's a very vivacious joyful loving generous witty person. She loves to knit. She loves PBS television -- Doc Martin, Downton Abbey, etc... She lives with my dad in a retirement community (The Villages). Does this help?

Re: I need gift ideas

tansy — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 22:53:21 GMT

On 4/27/2014 Deb1010again said:
On 4/27/2014 Vamp said:
Can you tell us more about her? Interests? Hobbies? That would be helpful. Otherwise, I can't imagine what a stranger might like.

BTW, you sound like a wonderful daughter!

She's a very vivacious joyful loving generous witty person. She loves to knit. She loves PBS television -- Doc Martin, Downton Abbey, etc... She lives with my dad in a retirement community (The Villages). Does this help?

I'd give her a certificate to her favorite wool shop then.

Re: I need gift ideas

PIT-HAG Melissa — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 22:57:20 GMT

PBS store gift certificate...

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scotttie — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 23:11:23 GMT

Deb, well if she loves Downton Abby would she like the videos?

The mani pedi gift certif sounds great too. I always love getting those.

If she loves to knit...how about the yarn and a pattern for a sweater for you (JUST KIDDING)

I like the mani pedi idea the best. Or maybe a facial.

Re: I need gift ideas

Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 01:56:09 GMT

I always went to the nicest nursery in town and got my mom a beautiful hanging basket of flowers for her to hang on her patio and enjoy all summer.

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september — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 01:59:56 GMT

Fresh flowers or plants are always nice. Last year, I sent my mom chocolate covered strawberries from Shari's Berries. I might do that again, this year, since she's trying to downsize, and not acquire more "stuff".

Re: I need gift ideas

VanSleepy — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 02:03:19 GMT

I guess I don't know what it means to live in a retirement community. Do they have a car and go out alone? Then a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant. Or you can take them out to dinner for an added gift.

Re: I need gift ideas

azterry! — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 02:50:05 GMT

Alex and Ani bracelets are a great way to commemorate occasions.

There are special ones for moms and birthstones and a whole lot of other meaningful things.

They are a thin bangle with a dangling charm and the idea is to wear multiples.

Nordstrom's sells them but there is far more variety at a good website called ZeeBerry.

Re: I need gift ideas

Jannabelle — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 02:52:26 GMT

If she likes candles, a diamond candle.

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VanSleepy — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 03:04:36 GMT

Hi Jannabelle. What's a diamond candle?

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Jannabelle — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 03:14:22 GMT

On 4/27/2014 VanSleepy said: Hi Jannabelle. What's a diamond candle?

I believe I have the name right, where you burn the candle and there is a ring in it....they are a bit pricey though, around $25.

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VanSleepy — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 03:16:21 GMT

On 4/27/2014 Jannabelle said:
On 4/27/2014 VanSleepy said: Hi Jannabelle. What's a diamond candle?

I believe I have the name right, where you burn the candle and there is a ring in it....they are a bit pricey though, around $25.

Thanks. I never heard of it. I'll have to investigate.

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Jannabelle — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 03:17:18 GMT

On 4/27/2014 VanSleepy said:
On 4/27/2014 Jannabelle said:
On 4/27/2014 VanSleepy said: Hi Jannabelle. What's a diamond candle?

I believe I have the name right, where you burn the candle and there is a ring in it....they are a bit pricey though, around $25.

Thanks. I never heard of it. I'll have to investigate.

I want one, but have not ordered yet, it sounds like fun though, letting it burn down to see what your ring looks like,lol.