I'm trying to think of a Mother's Day gift for my impossible-to-buy-for mum. I have listed as many gifts as I can think of and why they are unsuitable.
- Chocolates. She's always trying to lose weight. She doesn't need to lose weight, but there we go.
- Cut flowers. "They always make me think of someone who's died."
- A plant. "I have two of these already / they attract houseflies etc. etc."
- Candles. "I like them, but they make your dad sneeze."
- Afternoon tea / meal out - again, always trying to lose weight. Also a vegetarian who doesn't eat vegetables, which makes it harder.
- Theatre/concert tickets. "They're always too loud and the lights are too bright. Gives me a headache"
- Anything kitcheny / cooking related - she hates cooking and is terrible at it, with no desire to improve.
- Jewellery - she won't wear it.
- Expensive toiletries, - "I tried them but they irritated my skin..."
- Charity donation - she wouldn't say it out loud but she thinks it's a massive waste of money. (And also, to be fair, it's not really a gift for her.)
Any ideas before I stick a twenty in an envelope and be done with it?!? (Joking)