Hoover as a present

[kaytee87]

My mil has been saying for a while that she wants a Henry hoover. She only works pt and cares for disabled bil the rest of the time so doesn't have spare cash.
She's been helping me a lot with childcare recently as I've been injured. I bought her a massage voucher as a thank you but wibu to buy her the hoover too? I see people on here complain about gifts like that and I wouldn't consider it for a birthday or Christmas gift (we always get nice treat gifts for them) but would it be ok for a 'just because' gift or is it still naff?

Oh sorry! I just re-read your OP and it's clear it wasn't for a birthday. But still, buying her a hoover she wants can't be seen as anything other than a lovely gesture if it isn't a birthday present!

Like wrinkle cream only suitable present if asked for

DW got a gtech air ram for her 30th from her dad. I got a recycling bin from FIL for Christmas, a kettle from SIL and an electric toothbrush from DW. All were very much wanted! Just means I can spend my money on fun things 😀

Speaking as someone whose hoover packed in yesterday, I would prize that gift above a Faberge Egg right now! Go for it .

If she’s asked for it it’s a great gift. I asked for a hoover for Xmas from parents and it’s the best present ever. I hated my Henry though for what it’s worth. Faffing about with a bag, heavy, got stuck in all the door ways, tipped over.. little shit has been sent to DPs mancaveshed to hoover up sawdust and wood chips

I have a Henry @RavenLG and love it mil has been using it up here.

Another one saying that if the person wants one I'm definitely that sort of person then it's a brilliant gift!!

Ah that’s good then OP. I couldn’t get on with ours at all! I would shout at him on a regular basis the poor thing

I think she’ll be delighted 😀