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Christmas

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Hamper ideas please.

21 replies

Iamsanta · 02/10/2013 21:51

This year I would really like to make a special hamper for my DD SEN School support helper. She only started with DD in sept but shes brilliant and I would really like to show my appreciation as she has gone above and beyond to help DD

I would like to spend around £30-£40.

My first and only idea is a Cath kidston mug...

Any ideas what else I could put in, maybe 1 food item? And would like around 6 gifts. She's a lady in her forties but not overly 'girly'.

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Cluelessat30 · 02/10/2013 21:54

How about some hot chocolate or one of those chocolate 'stirrers' (lump of chocolate on a stick, think you stir it in to hot milk).
Gorgeous scented candle?

makemineapinot · 02/10/2013 21:56

Nice notebook for school meetings, fancy pasta, sauce, salad dressings, chocs, bottle of wine...

nogravitarse · 02/10/2013 21:58

A tub of Green & Black's cocoa powder (imo the best)?

Was going to say the new Bridget Jones but it will still be in hard-back and so too pricey? Which ever book is top of the paperback best-sellers?

A pair of those opaque tights from M&S that keep you either warm or cool ...

fanjodisfunction · 02/10/2013 22:02

a nice big scarf
hand cream
If she likes tea have a look at 'Tea pigs' they do great tea mixes, my DH loves the chilli tea mix. link
Quality hot chocolate link

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Iamsanta · 02/10/2013 22:25

Thank you all some really nice ideas. I just want to put some thought into it well your thoughts and make it look special for her.

I was also thinking of putting a small photo of DD in to? Good idea or not?
Maybe a cinema voucher for her and her DD?

Thank you and Please keep your ideas coming.

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ohforfoxsake · 02/10/2013 22:30

I do 'a quiet night in' - PJs, Whittard hot choc, miniature Baileys (for the hot choc), chocolates, posh crisps, a book or magazine, maybe a face pack/nail varnish. Can all be done cheaply but is thoughtful. (At least I hope it is!)

ballstoit · 03/10/2013 06:58

Could your dd draw a picture? A photo might not work, but if dd drew or did handprints or something and you could put it in a little clip frame or fridge magnet frame that would be nice.

My dsis is sen support assistant, last Christmas she got a pair of thermal gloves from the little girl she helps, which she was delighted with for cold playtimes.

Don't know if you've got the mug yet, but if not, perhaps a posh travel mug with lid would be nice, she could use it at school then.

A hamper could then be 'to get you through stressful days' hamper...maybe with nice chocolate, posh cheese and crackers, a scarf, gloves, hand cream, a little coffee cafetiere and ground coffee.

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Iamsanta · 03/10/2013 18:17

Thank you for all your brilliant ideas, so many ideas and really not sure what to do now!

Chatting with some in work today and they said they would rather receive a £40 gift instead of a hamper. What would you lovely ladies rather receive?

Hamper or special gift?

If gift what would you like to receive? Willing to spend £50 for a special gift. Thanks again

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fanjodisfunction · 03/10/2013 18:49

I would prefer the hamper with things I would use, like coffee and chocolates. Rather than a gift that I might not like.

ballstoit · 03/10/2013 20:52

I'd prefer the hamper too...lots of little gifts seems like someone's made an effort rather than just thrown money at it.

UnicornsNotRiddenByGrownUps · 03/10/2013 21:10

I'd prefer a hamper too. Love the gloves idea if she spends time outdoors with your DD!

ohforfoxsake · 03/10/2013 21:40

A hamper for sure!

Purplehonesty · 03/10/2013 21:52

Loving the quiet night in hamper and am going to be making those this Christmas!
What a fab idea

ohforfoxsake · 04/10/2013 20:56

Aw thanks :-)

raisah · 06/10/2013 20:18

Here is a nice presentation basket to put the gifts in, I have bought 4!

www.homebargains.co.uk/products/5836-christmas-luxury-hamper-basket.aspx

Brandnewmamma · 06/10/2013 20:24

You sound lovely.. She will be delighted.. I would go with the hamper.. She won't forget it.

Hand cream would be lovely.

Hat and scarf would be handy for outdoor supervision.

Defo include the mug.

What about a little poem ith her name and each letter .. Write something special about her.. C .. You are caring etc.

Little things like earrings, coasters, heart photoframe.. Would try amazon

roslet · 06/10/2013 20:49

That sounds lovely! I was once given a pair of handwarmers to use on playground duties, and I was really chuffed.

FadBook · 06/10/2013 20:56

I love all of the ideas. Might do the same for dd's key worker.

I would add that a mug isn't very original. DP is a teacher and he must have been given 30 mugs over the last few years. If you're of the kind that you want a miss/match of mugs in your cupboard then it's fab

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Iamsanta · 06/10/2013 21:08

Thank you all for all your amazing ideas and suggestions.

A hamper it is!

Can't wait to get started now

mamma I'm not sure if I'm 'lovely' but I have come to really appreciate the ones who help DD get through her day by making sure she's happy and learning to the best of her ability. Being called lovely is lovely though and I shall take it.

raisah thank you for the link... I've been looking for a nice one and that's perfect. Will also hunt for cellophane and thick ribbon too.

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Brandnewmamma · 06/10/2013 21:37

Florists will give you cellophane and ribbon.. Maybe they might even wap it for you

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Iamsanta · 06/10/2013 21:40

That's a good idea, There are several in our local town! Will pop in and ask next time I go. Thanks again.

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