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Xmas box for in-laws in lockdown

9 replies

Angbunnyboo · 11/10/2020 22:01

My MIL and SIL are both vulnerable and are in lockdown for their safety. Its looking like we're not going to be able to do our usual Xmas visit this year so I'm looking to get them some nice treats and send them a present box.

I need ideas of what to put in it please. I will be getting some really nice chocs and biscuits, but not sure what else to put in there.

There are lung problems so my usually White Company winter candle is out so was thinking maybe a nice reed diffuser or pot pourri.

What else can I put in there. I want them to have some really nice treats and a lovely luxurious Xmas day.

Ideas greatly appreciated, budget not really an issue.

TIA

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Ellmau · 12/10/2020 00:46

Do they drink alcohol?

Fivemoreminutes1 · 12/10/2020 04:36

Jigsaw
Board game
Magazine
Nice mug
Bath bombs/soak
Blanket/throw
Bamboo socks

docemmett · 12/10/2020 04:48

Do they have things like Netflix? If not DVDs of this years film releases/box sets.
Scratchcard

dillydallydollydaydream7 · 12/10/2020 05:56

Food wise: have a look at the extra special M&S chocolates and truffles if you want something luxurious - they're really nicely packaged

Tesco do some lovely 'finest' bits too

Also: fruit/sponge cake, hand cut crisps, chutneys, wax wrapped cheeses, nice crackers, nice chocolates (the Lily O'Brien ones in Asda are lovely), fudge, Prosecco, nice flavoured gin, good red wine, non-alcoholic drink in glass bottles

Twilightstarbright · 12/10/2020 06:37

If you want to go all out, the neom electric diffuser is lovely.
Decent handcream- L'occitane is my go to.
Do any of them do any craft?

bookish83 · 12/10/2020 07:40

Voucher for the Readly app in (it is brilliant especially as they won't be able to ge tout to buy magazines)
Puzzle books
Winter fragrance still if you can... the diffuser or something!
Good quality socks

MsSquiz · 12/10/2020 12:10

What about making a mini hamper of nice treat items they wouldn't usually have, but enjoy?
Along with posh chocs or biscuits, maybe fancy jam or savoury preserves, crisps.

We made a hamper for the in laws last year, and for SIL who doesn't drink, we included sipsmiths non alcoholic gin, fever tree tonic, sipsmiths cocktail book & agave syrup.
For PILs who don't drink we put in Fentimans ginger beer and rose lemonade (their favourites)
For BIL & SIL who do drink, they got a bottle of red & bottle of white

Angbunnyboo · 12/10/2020 21:24

Thank you so much for all the suggestions, I've got loads of ideas.

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FeltCarrot · 13/10/2020 06:57

Some Christmassy Emma Bridgewater mugs (my EB mugs are always the first to be used) with some nice teas/scones for an afternoon tea.

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