Leito
My moms birthday is comming up and im out of ideas for gifts. Shes in her 50's, shes portuguese, loves gardening and cooking. Does anyone have any good ideas? I would appreciate the help!
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Well the portuguese battery operated boyfriend sounded like a close winner but I'd like to think the rechargeable digital (change to any race button) Chunk of Hunk life size with blow up width/girth option would be the one I'd buy her! LOL LOL LOL
Hey batteries are expensive and for whichever amount of time and use it could be a costly investment for her....give her a break. ROFL
A lot has to do whether you are really close and share everything together or whether there is one of those "know your place and don't step out of it" things going on. Would buying her something waaaaay off the wall make her laugh or throw her in a tizzy? When ya figure out that one then it's going to be easy.
If your not really sure and don't have much money to spend on a gift, I'd consider the home made "Daughter Do's" gift book might be just the thing.
It's a book of anywhere between 5 - 10 blank "Daughter Do" ____________ that she has all year to use (or 60 or 90 days depending on your willingness to jump). You could put some restrictions on use: must give at least 48 hours notice prior to use unless in an emergency then its not even necessary to use one as you'd be there no matter what the case. Hey Mom's also come first still today, at least that's how I wish it were for me.
A Daughter/Mother trip also sounds good especially if your wanting to spend some individual quality time all to yourself with her. As time passes to quickly maybe it's time for you to make some extra special memories for the two of you to recall later down the road when reminiscing is so much better. Ya gotta make those memories happen or your not going to have anything to reminisce about.
.............think about it...............
Well the portuguese battery operated boyfriend sounded like a close winner but I'd like to think the rechargeable digital (change to any race button) Chunk of Hunk life size with blow up width/girth option would be the one I'd buy her! LOL LOL LOL
Hey batteries are expensive and for whichever amount of time and use it could be a costly investment for her....give her a break. ROFL
A lot has to do whether you are really close and share everything together or whether there is one of those "know your place and don't step out of it" things going on. Would buying her something waaaaay off the wall make her laugh or throw her in a tizzy? When ya figure out that one then it's going to be easy.
If your not really sure and don't have much money to spend on a gift, I'd consider the home made "Daughter Do's" gift book might be just the thing.
It's a book of anywhere between 5 - 10 blank "Daughter Do" ____________ that she has all year to use (or 60 or 90 days depending on your willingness to jump). You could put some restrictions on use: must give at least 48 hours notice prior to use unless in an emergency then its not even necessary to use one as you'd be there no matter what the case. Hey Mom's also come first still today, at least that's how I wish it were for me.
A Daughter/Mother trip also sounds good especially if your wanting to spend some individual quality time all to yourself with her. As time passes to quickly maybe it's time for you to make some extra special memories for the two of you to recall later down the road when reminiscing is so much better. Ya gotta make those memories happen or your not going to have anything to reminisce about.
.............think about it...............
Need advice: Birthday gift for my mother?
Phoenix
Normally I'd just Google this, or grab an Amazon gift card or something, but this year my mother turns 59 years old. And the sad truth of it is that I have a really, really sick feeling in my stomach like it's the last time I may be able to get her a birthday present. Her health has been in rapid decline for the last year and we nearly lost her more than once. She's nothing if not a fighter. She's stable now, but if she has another major issue, I'm very concerned she won't come back.
The preceding paragraph was written only to impress upon you how important it is to me to get this *right*. If it is my last time to get her a birthday gift, it's got to be something incredibly meaningful to her. She's not a physically active or stylish person at all, nor is she really religious. She sews and quilts a lot and watches crime dramas and comedy (she loves "Who's line is it anyway") on TV. She's not able to work really given her health, and my dad provides for her. She no longer smokes (just wish that turning point came sooner) and never drinks. She served in the Navy in her 20's as a nurse and has overcome a hell of a lot in life (something I've always admired about her). She's easily the strongest person I know.
I had originally thought something like jewelry, or a spa package or something would be nice, but she doesn't really care much about jewelry and I think she'd feel extremely uncomfortable in a spa-like environment because even though she's 59, she looks about 90 (she's that far gone) and has quite a few surgical scars.
She and my dad live about ~900 miles away from me, so I'm not able to get out there very easily.
Anyway, I'm just trying to think of something meaningful I can either get for her, or do for her, and I'm coming up blank. Maybe it's the potentially imminent threat of her death, or maybe I just suck at giving gifts (or maybe both). Regardless, I could use some advice on a good gift for her.
Thanks everyone.
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My first thought was to spend time with her and take her somewhere nice, but since that's not an option what about a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant? Then she can spend a nice evening out with your father. Memories are more precious than material items, anyway. If you have access to family photos (your Dad could probably help out), you can make a nice printed photograph album for her on Shutterfly. My husband did that for his mother for mother's day and it bowled her over. A special necklace might be meaningful as well - something she could wear all the time and think of you. I got my Mom a daisy pendant and the 5 leaves were diamonds (tiny ones, but it was pretty) and it was only $125 at Zales.
All I can think of, anyway. If you're still struggling for ideas, definitely talk to your Dad about it. He might offer some insight into something very special. I hope she gets better too. I've been worried about my own Dad for years and he's still plugging along, so you never know.
Best wishes!
My first thought was to spend time with her and take her somewhere nice, but since that's not an option what about a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant? Then she can spend a nice evening out with your father. Memories are more precious than material items, anyway. If you have access to family photos (your Dad could probably help out), you can make a nice printed photograph album for her on Shutterfly. My husband did that for his mother for mother's day and it bowled her over. A special necklace might be meaningful as well - something she could wear all the time and think of you. I got my Mom a daisy pendant and the 5 leaves were diamonds (tiny ones, but it was pretty) and it was only $125 at Zales.
All I can think of, anyway. If you're still struggling for ideas, definitely talk to your Dad about it. He might offer some insight into something very special. I hope she gets better too. I've been worried about my own Dad for years and he's still plugging along, so you never know.
Best wishes!
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