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AIBU?

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AIBU to ask for present ideas

13 replies

Pachyderm1 · 19/12/2018 07:04

For a 55 year old who is trying to accumulate ‘less stuff’ (but is wealthy and generally buys herself something when she wants it). Very creative, good at arts / crafts and enjoys them, not into music / makeup / books (has a kindle) / fashion. Loves animals. Doesn’t like going out for dinner / experiences.

Budget preferably £80ish, would go up to £110 for the right gift.

Help me Obi MN, you’re my only hope.

OP posts:

TheOxymoron · 19/12/2018 08:27

M&S hamper
Fortnum & Mason hamper

Nice treats that can be enjoyed.

TheOxymoron · 19/12/2018 08:27

Cashmere scarf

Nanasueathome · 19/12/2018 08:29

I have a lovely cashmere scarf from Kiltane
Have a look at their website
Order by today for Christmas delivery

RickOShay · 19/12/2018 08:31

What about adopting an animal?

Gatehouse77 · 19/12/2018 08:31

Tickets to a show.
Make your own hamper if you know their tastes.

Would they go for an experience day at a zoo or the like?

ScabbyHorse · 19/12/2018 08:34

A gong bath (sound therapy)

lastqueenofscotland · 19/12/2018 09:02

Art fund membership?

milienhaus · 19/12/2018 09:04

An art class! One day classes are usually around that level - do something exciting like glass blowing / pottery making.

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Pachyderm1 · 19/12/2018 09:05

Fabulous suggestions, thank you!

OP posts:

steff13 · 19/12/2018 09:05

I agree with previous posters; give her an experience rather than an item. Or nice food is usually appreciated.

JaceLancs · 19/12/2018 09:14

I’m near that age and would love
A spa day voucher
Cashmere gloves and scarf
Tickets to a show
A cookery or craft day experience
I like days out so could enjoy national trust or English heritage subscription
If you know what crafts she enjoys how about a couple of magazine subscriptions

MountPheasant · 19/12/2018 09:15

DNA ancestry kit! It's been my fallback gift for a couple of years, literally everyone is happy to get it.

www.myheritage.com/dna?currency_name=GBP&utm_source=ppc_google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mh_search_uk_en_des_mhdna_shop_dna-generic&utm_content=164367765054&utm_term=&tr_camp_id=712581284&tr_ad_group=dna_kit&tr_ag_id=44058729504&tr_placement=&tr_device=c&tr_account=626-021-8538&tr_size=&gclid=CjwKCAiA9efgBRAYEiwAUT-jtBHNGRBA0x-uOnc5iesAgsUbJ1FxxROco1XuN2lA8GNGSDT7ZqcfvBoC_s8QAvD_BwE

KC225 · 19/12/2018 11:18

I am.near that age, I would love tickets to V&A Dior exhibition next summer. I would like a one day chocolate truffle making course, cocktail making afternoon. I aksos looked into Christmas wreath making
day but it for this year but it was fully booked.
Agree with he other if she is going for less things/clutter than something fun like luxury consumables or an experience is he way to go.

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