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What to buy 60 + parents?

57 replies

Flackattack · 06/10/2021 21:37

I’d welcome all ideas for parents! Budget £35-£70 each.

I have mine and my in-laws and 95 year old nans and I’m drawing a blank!

They all just buy what they like and aren’t overly keen on alcohol or experiences.

I hate wasting money as they are so fussy and not buying gifts is not an option.
I’m reluctant to ask as it spoils the surprise- but might have to!

Ideas from previous years
Gold mag subscription
Fragrance
Molton brown
Joules tops
Ugg slippers
Family games
Lsa glasses
Personalised bird houses & feeders
Glasses cloths

Please share any great ideas!

OP posts:
Bananaman123 · 08/10/2021 19:17

A nice food hamper goes down well, or a piglets pantry afternoon tea (normally vouchers on Groupon and delivered to their home). My dad loves good TV programs so the west wing dvds, justified, the sopranos etc

My mother loves a nice perfume set, scarf and gloves, ugg slippers, origins skin care.

AuntieMarys · 08/10/2021 19:28

I'm 61. My dh is a superb thinking outside the box gift buyer so I know he'll get me imaginative and much loved gifts.
My adult dcs, I give them.a list of things I'd like, and they can buy accordingly. So far I have Chillys water bottle, leather/silver bracelet, a couple of books, gaiters for walking. They know what chocolate/alcohol I like....and more specifically what I don't like. And I don't want " nice" things, especially a scarf.

speakout · 08/10/2021 19:33

Ouija board? Gin?

OnTheHillNotOverIt · 08/10/2021 19:49

No scarves here either unless it’s a hand knitted/crochet but very nice one or a hiking neck scarf.
It depends what they like.

My mum said recently that her sister had beautiful pyjamas when they were staying at a hotel so I’ve bought her matching pjs, gown and nightie from John Lewis but I will show them to her so she can decide if she wants them.

These customised maps are nice. You can centre them on your house or a favourite location
shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/custom-made/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn6aAhby78wIVFMPVCh0dUA8lEAAYASABEgLcEPD_BwE

I also like Neals Yard anything, very nice dark chocolate, gin but my friends all like different things.

Things my mum has liked but hadn’t asked for include a good reading light and a heated throw. She’s fit and active and said recently she was a bit miffed about the blanket but has grown to love it.

ufucoffee · 08/10/2021 19:57

I'm that age OP and I'd love a flower subscription or just a lovely bunch of flowers, a voucher for a department store so I could go and buy things I wouldn't normally buy myself, expensive moisturiser, restaurant vouchers, or cinema vouchers. I wouldn't want slippers, a blanket or throw, anything from joules, or anything that reminds me I'm getting on a bit Smile

PoshWatchShitShoes · 08/10/2021 21:17

We've had success with RHS and NT memberships. As well as Molton Brown candles and Clarins creams. And a rather boring jumper and old fashioned sweets or posh leather slippers for DF/FIL.

Rainbowqueeen · 08/10/2021 21:27

If they are not keen on alcohol what do they like to drink? How about some posh cordials, flavoured tonic water, posh hot chocolate, tea or coffee?

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