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Help needed with ideas for gifts for a few people

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RubbishMrsSanta · 02/12/2019 16:00

I’m normally far more organised than this but it’s now December and I haven’t so much as saved in a virtual basket a single gift!

I have 4 people to buy for and absolutely no idea what to get them hoping you lot can inspire me.

2 women both pensioners, both diabetic and who don’t wear jewellery, make up or perfume. Health issues rule out tickets for shows etc too as they don’t know from one day to next if they’ll manage going out.

One pensioner man very sick and not able to do much at all, can’t even read any more.

One late teen girl who has just moved into her own place but I’m not sure if she’d want stuff for the new flat and I’m not even sure what she is in need of, although she has mentioned it being on the cold side and she’s on a budget and the heating system is pretty rubbish so I’ve been wondering about gifts to maybe fit with that.

Fairly typical late teen with enjoying nights out, make up, certain perfumes, works hard a useful gift if it existed would be a just eat voucher Xmas Grin as she doesn’t often have time or motivation to cook, she’s mentioned a few smaller items but I’m having trouble thinking of a main gift unlike most teens she’s not really into tech side of things, I’ve gone with ‘good’ jewellery in the past but she’s scared to wear it most of the time in case it gets lost or broken. So again I’m hoping for some inspiration.

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daisydalrymple · 02/12/2019 16:37

Teen girl, I’d go with hot water bottle and a fleece throw. Depending on your budget you could go with Asda, or slightly more, Next, Fat Face, local home type shop on high street if you have one. If you were planning on spending more you could get a nice cosy hoody type lounge wear for keeping warm too.

For the elderly gifts, you could possibly go with cosy fleece blanket again, or just go for consumerables, tea bags, biscuits, preserves, (maybe not for the diabetics) basically nice food items they can enjoy.

Courtney555 · 02/12/2019 16:50

Heated blanket for the chilly teen

Namechangeforthiscancershit · 02/12/2019 16:56

heated blankets are ACE

RubbishMrsSanta · 02/12/2019 18:06

Heated blankets were suggested last year, might work for 2 of them - any recommendations? Preferably online retailers as at least one it would be much easier if I get it delivered to their house.

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BatleyTownswomensGuild · 02/12/2019 18:06

Cosy slipper socks with good grips on soles. A lot of diabetic people have real trouble keeping feet warm due to poor circulation.

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 02/12/2019 18:07

Also what about audiobooks - be nice for someone who could no longer read....

Leeds2 · 02/12/2019 18:30

Bird table for the ladies, if they have a garden. Cheese, or fruit, hamper for all of the older people. Selection of teas, with a tea pot and a nice china mug, maybe.
For the teen, new bedding if she has just moved, with a higher tog duvet! Cushions, or a throw, for the bed or sofa. Supermarket voucher, maybe to buy ready meals which would be quick and trouble free to heat up.

RenardeRenarde · 02/12/2019 23:07

Just eat actually do issue gift cards... you can get “proper” ones posted not just online ones Grin

lancslass17 · 02/12/2019 23:14

A calendar (photo one)
Magazine subscription
Alexa
New towels
Nice plant like amaryllis(grows fast)

Getoffmylilo · 02/12/2019 23:24

There are really lovely faux fur heated throws - not cheap but fab, Dreamland and Dreamcatcher do them. The blanket versions are much cheaper - give everyone one!

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