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Best presents for 70+ mum?

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boxingdayisbest · 28/12/2022 10:57

Ok so Christmas done, it's my mum's birthday in 2 weeks!

Hoping I might pick up a good idea from one of you in something your mum loved for Christmas that I can give for my mum's birthday as I literally used everything I could think of for her Christmas presents!

She's in her 70's, physically ok apart from arthritis in her knees so she can't walk as far as she used to. She's very glamorous still, has her nails and hair done and loves clothes, wears make up to step out of the house. I bought a handbag, scarf and earrings for Christmas. No particular hobbies.

Any ideas please?

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echt · 28/12/2022 11:16

I'm 68, physically in good shape, and like to dress up to the nines.

Soo....

Fabulous hand cream, the sort that sinks into your skin, no grease.
Voucher for tip-top massage
Cinema?......membership with films topped up?
Trip to exhibitions of clothes? I say this because in Australia, they are a thing and lovely. Short of that, the V&A is gorgeous in itself, especially with lunch in the museum.

Storynanny1 · 25/10/2023 17:27

Turtle doves cashmere fingerless gloves
A lovely new leather purse
Subscription for Prima

Would be my list!

Chewbecca · 25/10/2023 17:32

My mum likes clothes, jewels, bags, perfume and luxurious cosmetics.

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borntobequiet · 25/10/2023 17:46

My kids got me a new garden shed.

olderbutwiser · 25/10/2023 17:52

Experiences. Make up lesson somewhere glamorous; personal shopper at a nice store. Skincare consultation + buy some goodies for her. Spa session together. Afternoon tea at the ritz. I’m 65 and don;t want any more Stuff at all other than consumables for the garden (nice truckload of well rotted manure for me!) and lovely time spent with my family.

katscamel · 25/10/2023 18:07

My mum's bday and Xmas are 2 weeks apart... she's 77/78 and over the years has had...jewellery, a gorgeous coat I got her from Ljubljana when I went to visit a friend, Clarins facials, books, big fleecy hoodie thing, gift cards, daft socks, things I pick up on my travels. This year there's something I bought her which she has already (can't actually remember what it was...)... , a jacket she liked in the M&S sale, earrings I've just brought back from Azerbaijan, and have paid for a Christmas trip to Budapest.
Oh and she got a smartphone last year mainly so she could use WhatsApp.

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