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What would you buy with only £5

69 replies

WithRosesAroundTheDoor · 18/12/2021 20:49

Ok, this is a tricky one and I would love any ideas please. .
We are doing a family secret Santa with a £30 limit.
I have drawn my aunt and have already spent £25 but am at loss for the other £5.
Please hit me with your ideas.
She is 60.
Doesn't drink alcohol or eat sweets, chutneys, jams.etc
No particular hobbies
Doesn't use scented toiletries

DVDs usually go down well but I can't think of anything. I've previously bought 'all things great and small', 'sybll', 'band of gold' and a couple of other old dramas.
Same with books.

Please help.... Confused

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Divebar2021 · 19/12/2021 00:14

Beautiful soap - TK Maxx do a nice selection usually and you can find unscented / goats milk / olive oil versions if she has sensitive skin.

Victoria1083 · 19/12/2021 00:43

Tea, coffee, small house plant, hand cream, candle

Thesechipsdontlie · 19/12/2021 02:49

Gloves? You can never have too many because one always goes missing

kissmelittleass · 19/12/2021 03:02

Lottery ticket

BitterAndTwistedChoreDodger · 19/12/2021 03:03

I saw some gorgeous plants in Christmas pots today at Tesco. A Rose or some other plant* in either a robin or Christmas pudding design. £4 bargain.

*Sorry I am rubbish at plants. Cyclamen maybe?

frenchfancy81 · 19/12/2021 03:19

Puzzle books/crosswords etc?

Muchmorethan · 19/12/2021 06:10

I wear gloves in the house sometimes as my hands get so cold. Everything else is lovely and warm as l have an electric blanket. Can't use technology with gloves so l have one of those dabber things for when wearing them

Honeymint · 19/12/2021 06:13

Would she enjoy a couple of puzzle books? (Like the smaller sudoku, picross, crossword etc ones you see in bookshops and newsagents)

Honeymint · 19/12/2021 06:13

@frenchfancy81

Puzzle books/crosswords etc?
Oop, beat me to it!
Mybalconyiscracking · 19/12/2021 06:22

Whoopee Cushion?

Ddot · 19/12/2021 06:48

Nail varnish
Bath bomb
Artisan pasta
Tights knitted
Christmas bauble

TheCreamCaker · 19/12/2021 09:00

Diary
calendar
pen
hand cream
fluffy socks
scarf

mam0918 · 19/12/2021 09:38

I don't know where you are based and possibly a couple of pounds over at £8 so maybe no use but a ticket to visit the James Herriott museum if she likes 'all creatures great and small' could be an option.

GettingStuffed · 19/12/2021 15:04

We bought DS1 a bobble hat for that.

starsparkle08 · 19/12/2021 15:12

Scratch card or lotto ticket

ConsuelaHammock · 19/12/2021 17:37

A houseplant but not a Christmas one as they tend to get chucked out once they lose their flowers. I’d opt for a lovely bar of soap or a pretty plant pot if she likes plants.

Ddot · 19/12/2021 17:49

Room spray

WithRosesAroundTheDoor · 21/12/2021 15:24

Thank you all for all of the wonderful ideas. There are lots that I will keep for future gift ideas.
I've just been to a little craft fayre in the village hall and found a gorgeous hand knitted hat for £4 so that's her all sorted. Smile

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Ddot · 21/12/2021 16:23

Sounds lovely

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