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So what are you buying your mother?

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BitOutOfPractice · 30/11/2017 11:33

I'm stuck completely for ideas for my lovely 80yo mom

Please inspire me!

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Taffeta · 30/11/2017 11:39

A fleecy nightgown from Patra
The new Greenpeace calendar
Some petit fours

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namechange2222 · 30/11/2017 11:47

I've bought a lovely porcelain bowl and have planted a lasagna of bulbs. Mum has everything she wants or needs now so really appreciates gifts that thought and time have gone into

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BitOutOfPractice · 30/11/2017 11:54

Ooo great ideas. I love the idea of the porcelain bowl

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ChipInTheSugar · 30/11/2017 11:55

A bee hotel? Or nice garden pots/ornaments?

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lynmilne65 · 30/11/2017 13:00

nothing since she died in 52 ☹️

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BitOutOfPractice · 30/11/2017 14:34

I'm s sorry for your loss lyn. I lost my dad 20 years ago too. It's hard at this time of year Thanks

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EvilDoctorBallerinaRoastDuck · 30/11/2017 14:35

Minion handwash and a Barbie hairbrush, at her request! It's like having a 5th DC.

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Breakfastat · 30/11/2017 14:37

We bought my gran of a similar age a lovely bird bath for her garden

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EnidBlighty · 30/11/2017 14:38

I've ordered her a Cornish cheese hamper from her hometown.
Plus some Royal Honey stuff that she loves.

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ALemonyPea · 30/11/2017 14:39

Mirrored jewellery box and a fancy glass for her gin

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Lovemusic33 · 30/11/2017 15:43

I have bought my mum a bee hotel and some m&s handcream (set of 3).

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CryingShame · 30/11/2017 15:50

My mum mentioned over the summer, when I offered her my old mac before charity shopping it, that she regretted throwing away her long winter mac. She's getting one for Christmas as I found a nice one on eBay. I end up keeping an ear out through the year for random "oh we don't have X" comments and add them to the calendar for December.

What does your mum enjoy - breakfast hamper with jam etc. in it, a CD of music she'd enjoy?

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Dairymilkmuncher · 30/11/2017 15:54

I sourced some wine my mum loved last year and got her a shawl but don't have any ideas this year

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ajandjjmum · 30/11/2017 15:59

I've got MIL a small memory box that I've filled with photos from over the years.

And the usual M & S exchange-ables!

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RhinestoneCowgirl · 30/11/2017 16:01

I got my (late 60s) mum The Crown on DVD, as she doesn't have Netflix.

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chickensandbees · 30/11/2017 16:07

Garden shears....its what she asked for. Might get her wine as well.

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SandAndSea · 30/11/2017 16:11

I have to give my mum things she can easily carry home in a case. So, this year, I've got her:

A solar rainbow maker
Woollen gloves
An address and birthday book
A token for her favourite café
Bits for stocking: satsuma, nuts, chocolate bars, emery boards etc

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MoreThanJustANumber · 30/11/2017 16:16

I've got mine the thebookofeveryone.com based on the year of her birth with pictures of family etc. She'll love it because it is so personalised for her. Will get a few more bits but she's got everything she needs so it's just little things I know she'll like.

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smartiecake · 30/11/2017 16:37

I have got my mom (70) some sugar free sweets and some max factor make up she asked for and may get her a wrap/cardi thing.
I looked at Betty's teashops - they do some foodie gifts that are delivered?

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Mooonie · 30/11/2017 18:09

A guitar.. she's just qualified as a vicar and thinks that a guitar will serve her well Grin

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Jaffalong · 30/11/2017 18:49

Have a look on this ladies gift thread

ladies gifts

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Anasnake · 30/11/2017 18:51

Peter Kay tickets

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pieceofpurplesky · 30/11/2017 19:05

I am taking her to the ballet (76)

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PortiaCastis · 30/11/2017 19:11

I've bought her a new coat

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