I got my mum for secret Santa!

[Ohdoleavemealone]

SS with extended family and I got my mum who I have already bought for!

Budget is £10 and apparently should begin with an E!

I already got her a calendar with the kids on it, some chocolates and a personalised Keyring.

She doesn't have her ears pierced or earrings would be easy. Doesn't read, wear jewellery or drink.

Has a horse and that is it!

Any ideas?

What about a mug? Or a voucher for Costa or the like?

I wanted to help but the only thing I could think of starting with E was Elephant....
Anyway, here's a chocolate one that's just a teeny bit over your budget www.etsy.com/uk/listing/515792168/chocolate-elephant-the-golden-elephant?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=chocolate+elephants&ref=sr_gallery-1-1

Earmuffs, handy for freezing mornings at the stables?
Eggnog
Does she wear make up? Eyeshadow, Estee Lauder
Eggbut snaffle
Cheeses selection - Edam, Eppoisses..

Elderflower cordial?

Something Egyptian.

E-voucher for something she likes

Estée Lauder
Earl grey tea
Ear warmers
A book begging with E for title? (Maybe cheating)
Essie nail varnish
Earphones
Elephant something
Electric... something. Electric razor etc
Elasticated waist leggings (pulling at strings!!)
Eyeliner, eyeshadow

Envelopes? Which come with lovely writing paper or notelets (maybe with horses on)?

I feel your pain. I got my mum in our secret Santa too. I got her a lovely posh notebook.

@jay55

Something Egyptian.

Ooh yes an Egyptian cotton pillowcase with something printed on?

House plant Epipremnum aureum Variegata - common and easy to grow I think it used to be called a money plant.

Thanks ladies. Some great ideas.

She doesn't wear makeup and a voucher feels like cheating. I will have a look at some of these though, thanks.

If she has a horse, something equestrian ? Horse print or scarf ?

@justthecat

If she has a horse, something equestrian ? Horse print or scarf ?

She has heaps of stuff like scarfs and gloves.

This is why I hate secret santa! I really dislike giving tat for the sake of it.

There is one author that I know she likes books from but it would definitley highlight that it was me, and not begin with E.
Does it matter? Surely that is better than her receiving some rubbish?

‘Edinburgh Natural Skincare’ starts with an ‘e’ & you can get here a solid hand cream bar. Comes in a lovely little tin.

Here is one example but there are lots to choose from.

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I would just give her what you've already got - it's hardly going to ruin Christmas if it doesn't begin with an E. Sounds like a bonkers way to organise presents this be honest.

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@Thecomfortador

I would just give her what you've already got - it's hardly going to ruin Christmas if it doesn't begin with an E. Sounds like a bonkers way to organise presents this be honest.

The Ss are to be opened on zoom on Xmas eve so it has to be an additional present to what I will be giving her.

I don't think I will bothering with the letter thing.

Essie Nail Polish

www.amazon.co.uk/essie-French-Mani-Kit-Gift/dp/B07D7CT894/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&psc=1&s=beauty&crid=23Q92MLRH97XV&keywords=essie+nail+polish+set&sprefix=Essie+nail+polish+%2Cbeauty%2C163&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFFN0pGN1dMQTIxTFMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMjYxNTdCU0I3T0NJQUQxNTEmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDU3NDk0MTFCSU8xUDZLOE9ZWFMmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1607866687&sr=1-1-spons

Surely anything equestrian covers the letter e? You’ve already got her something personal and lovely for Christmas so I would stick with something a little more practical for when she is riding or looking after her horse.

Essential oil and an oil burner?

Enamel something or other? Bowl, mug, pin, jewellery. There’s lots on Etsy.

Or you could give her the book and say it’s an “Escape” to cover the E (sorry if that’s cringe )

I don’t understand Secret Santa for close family?

That said, a solid hand cream bar sounds gorgeous.

I ride and riding gloves always go down well, I'm always losing them.

I hate having to buys gifts beginning with a specific letter, it’s ridiculous as it only reduces the likelihood of being able to get them something they actually want. Get her a book by the author she likes or something else you know she will appreciate, and if necessary stick an E adjective on the label (Eg: ‘enjoyable book’ ‘everyday perfume’ ‘edible chocolate’ etc)