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I have an idea for pils Christmas gift but need you help to make it better

12 replies

pud1 · 04/12/2012 18:58

i have got the idea of the perfect night in hamper, I know they will like it but what to put in it. Unto now I have come up with.
Champagne
Good brandy
Scented candles
Rum truffles (mil's fav)

I would like some food stuff but it needs to be kept at room temp.

Please help me make it a lovely special hamper

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ChestyNutsRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 04/12/2012 19:00

Cheese and biscuits?
Posh nuts
Naice blanket
Cd
Dvd
Posh popcorn

Daysies · 04/12/2012 19:04

I think I would leave out the scented candles, it hints a little too close to the romantic part of their relationship for me! Xmas Wink Not sure I could give those to my in-laws! Perhaps add a dvd of a christmas movie they would both enjoy?

sunmoonstarstoo · 04/12/2012 19:07

Some really lovely biscuits, a small fruit cake, pretty napkins?

MooseyMoo · 04/12/2012 19:16

Christmas ale
What's your fil favourite choc? I would add it in as well.
Xmas chutney
Unusual crackers (just got some rick stein oat and thyme ones from local deli)

Could you add a spice pack from The Spicery so they could cook a meal together?

AngryFeet · 04/12/2012 19:31

We did this last year. We made some shortbread and wrapped in cellophane, bottle of wine, oatcakes, chutney, nougat, chocolate and a good cheddar.

BeaLola · 04/12/2012 20:25

If they like their alcohol & celebrating you could add some sugar cubes, angostura bitters & they could make champagne cocktails to go with everything (you could also add Grand Marnier as well for extra kick), what about crackers to pull for a little bit of fun. If you didn't want the candles how about small chrismassy smelling diffuser, fave sweets - for my Dad this would be Maltesers whilst watching DVD.

Yoghurty · 04/12/2012 20:28

I did this the other year- I added a 'posh' jam and marmalade and a lovely wooden Christmas tree decoration that they've added to their tree every year Smile

pud1 · 04/12/2012 21:42

Thanks for the ideas. They are fab. Am going to make a list

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lilolilmanchester · 04/12/2012 22:38

this might sound like a daft question, but do they have champagne flutes? My PILs/parents didn't/don't... just a thought.

Agree with posh nuts/crisps.... and a DVD.

Why leave out the scented candles? Chuck in a bottle of massage oil and give them a Christmas to remember!!!

serin · 04/12/2012 23:16

Agree with lilo Grin

myBOYSareBONKERS · 05/12/2012 05:06

Hot chocolate
Posh miniature jars of jam, honey etc
Photo in frame of family
Calendar for next year

Phoebe47 · 05/12/2012 18:50

DVD, chocolate, nuts, wine (or other tipple that they like), cheese, chutney, oatcakes, pretty glasses to drink the wine from.

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