Gift ideas for women in their 50s/60s

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My sisters. I love then but we are not close if you know what I mean. Different tastes/lifestyles. They are quite middle of the road/catholic in their tastes. In the past I have bought them cosmetic gift boxes; snoods or scrafs; necklaces/bracelets; books.

They buy me bags of posh groceries; or sweets and little treats; and one always gets me Orla Kiely stuff (enough already!). I'd say two spend £5 - £10, one spends £30 - £40 - which is similar to me. No judgement on that - I sometimes think I spend more because its easier when you don't have ideas.

Any suggestions? They can be in my previous categories or entirely new!

well I fall into that category but it's too broad to be useful

The £30-£40 one: gift certificate for a nice restaurant?

The £5-£10 one: very posh chocolates.

They obviously both like food :).

I'm in my mind fifties and would like...... a reusable coffee cup/pretty pouch to go in my handbag, smelly candle, a book, tickets for the cinema, a trip out for afternoon tea, an insulated water bottle, earrings or a bracelet, a bottle of wine & a decorative wine glass, slow gin and a gin balloon glass, a pretty mug and nice tea or coffee, something from Hotel Chocolat, pretty gloves/scarf/hat, bamboo socks, an indoor or outdoor planter, a nice cushion or throw. Is that enough?

I'm (ahem) in the upper range. I like to get things with a luxury vibe. You can easily spend 30 quid on cashmere bedsocks. They'll thank you come the Polar Vortex

By the way - I'm well in that category too so its not a I'm so young and cool I have no idea what to get them thing.

Very helpful suggestions. So trying to give more details:
No 1 - 65 - single, retired, been on a few group singles holidays recently, plays walking netball. Trim.
No 2 - 60 - married, likes cookery, goes walking, does gardening, likes reading histories.
No 3 - 58 - married, retired, plays golf, does gardening.

Cook book.
Posh olive oil.
Fancy coffee.

I’m getting a friend a set of flowering tea from Amazon. Friend likes tea and this looks different.

Another friend I’m getting her some granite/ceramic ice cubes from Lakeland.

Has number 2 got the Sarah Raven Christmas book? Covers both cooking and gardening.
I'm 54 and would hate everything you've previously bought them though, (sorry,) so am probably way off the mark!

golf gloves? Have to know their size, though.
Nice neck buffs? I can't have enough nice neck buffs.

Magazine subscription
Food hamper
Plant pot with bulbs kit
Decent walking socks
Guide dog sponsorship etc

Books relating to their interests?

If you spend more on the sister who travels what about a beautiful atlas?

For the smaller gifts, cable knit wholly hats or gloves. Always come in handy.

Gardening gloves can be really pretty, and useful.

An apron

Wool hats not wholly hats 😂

I’m a mum in my 60’s and my kids have just given me a fab birthday present. It’s a voucher for an hour’s tuition from a racing driver, followed by letting me loose in a high powered car on a race track, then a rally drive on rough hill tracks!
I’m sure I’m not the only old woman who’d much prefer an adventure experience to boring old cosmetics and chocolates. You can get vouchers for anything from white water rafting to flying lessons, falconry, archery, whatever you fancy.

@Babdoc That driving experience sounds awesome! Do you know what company it’s though please?

I'm 60 and I'd weep with disappointment if someone bought me tea towels for Christmas!

MummySquirrel9, the kids got it direct from Knockhill race circuit in Fife. I imagine that other race tracks offer similar. You could google to see if there are ones in the area where your sisters live. We also have a company called "Nae Limits" up here in Perthshire that offers all kinds of adventure experiences via gift vouchers. I've seen some national ones on sale that you can buy with accompanying birthday cards, too.

Molton Brown have 25% off at the moment, so their selection box of 8 body washes is reduced to £30. It always feels a luxurious gift.

Coffee subscription, book subscription, nice travel tumbler. Cashmere gloves /hat. Copy of the latest book by a favourite author ( you'd have to check they haven't got it), fancy cookbook ( eg dishroom, East). Good quality fizz or spirit of choice eg gin.
Earnings from liberty

I'm 61 and would like any of those. But this is why my sisters and I haven't bought each other Xmas or birthday gifts since we all stopped having Xmas with our Karen's and had our own. If I see something I think one of my sisters would love then I buy it and send it. Randomly. Much nicer imo

A silk pillowcase is my luxury present, John Lewis have them for £45, though could probably get them cheaper. I’ve bought them for my teenage daughters, friends and my mum, so great for any age. Supposed to be good for your hair and skin.

Thanks for the suggestions folks. I think some confusion has come into our present buying as some years ago we agreed to stop giving big presents. 2 still stick to that and my other sister don't. I always spend around £30 -40 on each - I wouldn't spend more and one than the others.

In reality I never receive any presents I want at Christmas (except from my teens and a couple of friends). My sisters and I aren't close so they don't really know my taste either. Which is fine really because it's not about the presents. I just enjoy the day. I will be feeding 16 this year and will just love the buzz of it.

Is totally second the silk pillow cases. So much kinder on skin and hair during the menopausal toss-and-turn phase.

Hi folks. I'm looking at some books - like Srah Raven's one on Sissinghurst and cashmere for gloves, wrist warmers or bed socks. Any suggestions of websites which feel a bit special? I've looked at Brora but its very pricey.

I'm 53 , don't wear make-up , don't drink and I'm vegetarian.I have enough handbags
Utter Pain-In-The-Arse to buy for but I'm looking on here for ideas my DS can poach . He's vaguely mentioned £30 ballpark.

I'd like: Molton Brown (I got a set to split up between us all, 5x100ml)
A Foster-an-Animal (I got a CPL for DD)
Chocolates are always welcome (I'll send some hints to DS)
Maybe a merino wool jumper from Uniqlo

Have a look on Woolovers site Boule

Have a look at Turtle Doves. They have 3 for 2 on at the moment - cashmere wristwarmers/snoods etc with the offer they can come down to below £20 a pair.