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Help, birthday present for 80 year old mum

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Speedygonzales78 · 31/07/2025 16:00

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My mum will be 80 next week, and i have no idea what to buy her. Been short on funds until today too so that hasn't helped.
No perfume, no jewellery, no clothes, no ornaments, isn't interested in spas, afternoon tea, days out, cant walk far, suffers from constant dizziness so doesn't watch tv, go far from home, doesn't really have any interests anymore. So I'm absolutely flummoxed, and dad has no idea either!

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AprilShowers25 · 31/07/2025 16:12

Audiobook player with a selection of books or voucher towards some?

Bananachimp · 31/07/2025 16:10

Why give any gift if there's nothing she wants, what about spending quality time together, would she manage a quick lunch out?

WhySoManySocks · 31/07/2025 16:08

Books? One of those meals where you get the ingredients delivered and you cook them yourself? A short holiday? What does she do all day?

watchuswreckthemic · 31/07/2025 16:07

digital photo frame?

WhatATimeToBeAlive · 31/07/2025 16:06

What about an afternoon tea by post? A huge bouquet of flowers?

BlueMum16 · 31/07/2025 16:04

Can you do a little hamper of her favourite things? Biscuits, jams, chocolate, cake, wine, cocktails?

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