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Awful daughter

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Namechanger2735 · 21/12/2017 00:11

So I was planning on getting my mum my favourite perfume as EVERY time I wear it my mum comments on how nice it is.. I went to get it today, sold out. Sold out online (not that it would get here on time now anyway). So I need suggestions.
She's single, lives alone with her youngest primary school aged daughter.
Has recently become jobless so has alot of time on her hands during the day I suppose
I would make a photo album with her grandchildren and children's pictures but she literally lives under heaps of pictures of us all as it is.
Late 40s
I'm not sure what else I can say that will help with gift ideas.
Please help

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MyKingdomForBrie · 21/12/2017 00:13

What perfume is it? I bet someone on here will know somewhere you can get it.

LittleLights · 21/12/2017 00:14

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Namechanger2735 · 21/12/2017 00:19

It's only a new look one. But it's amazing and I've never ever worn it without someone commenting on it. Unfortunately though it means it's only in new look!

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SheGotBetteDavisEyes · 21/12/2017 00:22

Ebay? Loads of perfume on there. I've found a couple of hard to get ones.

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Namechanger2735 · 21/12/2017 00:26

No luck on eBay! Apart from the empty perfume bottle. We'll make that plan BGrin

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Namechanger2735 · 21/12/2017 00:30

It's not :( for some reason it's not online at all littlelights.
Thank you for looking though

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mumonashoestring · 21/12/2017 00:32

Have you called round your local stores? Out of stock online can just mean it's out of stock at their distribution warehouse but a shop may still have some that isn't 'counted' as available.

Namechanger2735 · 21/12/2017 00:35

mum it's not online at all and the two stores I've tried I've had no luck. I'm going to get my sister to check in the store next to her work tomorrow and then that's all three local stores covered. Next one is way too far away:(
Think I may have to give up on the perfume idea

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AdamBarlowsQuiff · 21/12/2017 23:59

I saw a book yesterday, it was a Happiness journal or something like a journal for having a great year or something.. I think fearne cotton might have written something similar. Maybe something like this for a fresh beginning after leaving her job? Or just some really nice soft pj's and snugly socks - always a winner! Or a voucher to go out for lunch together? I've ordered my mum a cd and not sure if will arrive before Xmas so I'm not doing much better! Hope you find something great!

MyBrilliantDisguise · 22/12/2017 00:02

How much can you afford for the perfume? We might be able to make suggestions.

tampinfuminragin · 22/12/2017 00:08

What perfume is it? I live near 2 large new looks.

Alicetherabbit · 22/12/2017 06:30

Gift voucher for new look when it come back in.
Motivational book to get her in right frame for back to work?

livinginhope87 · 22/12/2017 06:59

ASOS stock new look. Might be worth a look.

SavoyCabbage · 22/12/2017 07:11

Photo calendar?
Draw a picture every day type book? You can buy them but there is also a whole list on MN somewhere so you can make your own.

SkyIsTooHigh · 22/12/2017 08:02

Go to Boots or similar and find her a another perfume. It sounds like you share a taste in perfume. Explain you wanted to get her some of your favourite (which is a lovely gift idea) but as you couldn't find it, you bought something similar that you think she'll like.

ihatethecold · 22/12/2017 08:08

What’s the perfume called op? Maybe if someone on here is passing a new look they could check for you.

Btw you are a lovely daughter putting so much thought into your mums present.

ihavetogoshoppingnow · 22/12/2017 19:18

Does she knit/crochet/craft? If she’s got lots of time on her hands might be something nice. You can get really amazing paint by numbers for adults on Amazon if that’s somthing she would like

Namechanger2735 · 23/12/2017 16:57

Thank you for your help everyone! I went back to new look today as turns out they've changed the name/box of the perfume and I was looking at it all along! Got her that and some nice fluffy slippers x

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borntobequiet · 23/12/2017 17:06

You are not an awful daughter, because you care. Get her flowers, anything. She will know you love her.

BeeMyBaby · 23/12/2017 18:46

What is the name of the perfume as now I want to smell it

overnightangel · 23/12/2017 19:03

“BeeMyBaby

What is the name of the perfume as now I want to smell it”

Seconded!!

loveablether · 23/12/2017 20:06

I too am curious!

ScarlettDarling · 23/12/2017 20:17

Yep, me too op, would love to know what it is.

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