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Need help to think of a gift for a friend who has had a particularly tough time

10 replies

jocktamsonsbairn · 06/11/2020 21:52

Normally get gin, beauty treats, spa vouchers, luxury chocs etc but this year I just don't know what to get her!
In her 50s.
Got covid in April and been in and out of hospital since.
Just been diagnosed with diabetes.
Is feeling pretty down, understandably.
Any ideas? So far I have thought of a neom candle, sleep pillow spray (she's not sleeping), - can't think of anything else! Don't really want to go down the good and drink route as she is cutting down. Also don't want to give vouchers as she dies t want to risk going anywhere non essential in the near future as think her area could be going into tier 4.
Any ideas/suggestions welcome!

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Bargebill19 · 06/11/2020 21:55

A years subscription to Disney plus or amazon prime, gift card for Netflix etc? Plus a nice electric blanket for snuggling up under watching tv. Plus a nice scented candle.

Pipandmum · 06/11/2020 21:59

I'd love a big beautiful bunch of flowers. And I get flowers for myself every week but a special bouquet would make me happy.

jocktamsonsbairn · 06/11/2020 22:01

Her DH often buys her flowers but a lovely idea. Might investigate the heated blanket!

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LadyB49 · 06/11/2020 22:04

A nice silk pillow case.

timetochangeagainforever · 06/11/2020 22:06

How about an electric essential oil burner with some chosen Neil's yard oils - relaxing, uplifting etc

Londonmummy66 · 06/11/2020 22:32

How about a mini hamper of really nice upgrades to basic stuff eg Dr Bronner's lavender hand sanitiser (smells divine), the pillow spray you were thinking of, a really nice and not too drying liquid soap, a couple of nice face masks?

FoolShapeHeart · 06/11/2020 22:58

Turtle Doves do lovely recycled cashmere items, I ordered the wristwarmers & they're beautiful.

StrikingMatches · 06/11/2020 23:12

Cashmere bed socks, they're bliss.

jocktamsonsbairn · 07/11/2020 10:43

Ooh done lovely ideas, thank you! The wrist warmers might be good as covid has made her joints sore and she is particularly suffering with her wrists. Was thinking of a hamper so will go and check out that sanitiser! Never thought I'd be thinking I'd giving sanitiser as a Christmas gift!

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BeaLola · 07/11/2020 18:16

Aromatherapy Associates hand sanitiser - very lovely

A Kindle
Fleecy throw/wrap

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