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Birthday gift for eco conscious mum

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Dontgetinvolved · 01/01/2025 00:12

My mum will be 70 soon. I have organised a family meal at a lovely restaurant for her but I would like to get her a gift too.
The problem is that she is increadibly hard to buy for. She is very frugal and environmentally conscious so buys very little and only from charity shops. She dislikes consumerism. She doesn't like any perfumes, skincare, makeup. She just uses a very basic moisturiser and that's it. Any photo gifts like photo books, canvas etc she would find tacky.
I don't have a budget. It can be big or small but I would like to give her something. Any ideas would be great. Thank you.

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ColdHenrietta · 01/01/2025 13:37

Hmm …

I love classical music, @Dontgetinvolved - I would despise an ‘ornament’ related to it.

Some upgrade in my music playing devices / tech might be welcome, though I agree that tickets to a concert or opera would be the best musical gift.

nonbinaryfinery · 01/01/2025 13:39

Ask her if there is an eco charity she would like you to donate to instead of a gift.

HAPPYNEWYEAR2025 · 02/01/2025 01:15

Plant her a tree?

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