What to get my very fussy hard to please MIL

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I pride myself in being a good present buyer, i like to make sure it matches the person and is thoughtful.

My MIL is particularly hard especially as years have went by.

Shes in her 70s has Parkinsons, doesn't want to leave the house much.

We have bought her an alexa, a lovely electric diffuser, alexa plugs for lights, hampers etc all of which she has enjoyed.

She is into tech stuff like id say but apart from that not much else.

I could never get her clothes, jammies, dressing gowns, skincare, perfume etc as she uses the same items for the last 20 years and is extremely fussy.

This is your husband's mother and your husband's job.

Hth.

Does she read? Maybe a kindle?

Electric photo frame with lots of family photos uploaded?

Ahhh these replies are always so helpful

A wildlife or bird box camera

Heated throw

Nothing wrong with doing things on repeat, especially if you know they went down well!

How about a lovely blanket? Heated or weighted? I have neither but hear so much about them!

Does she have a garden?

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Hmm, is there anything that her Parkinson's makes hard for her that a new technology gift could solve? Like a heated massage blanket for the muscles or similar?

Does she enjoy to cook? How about an air fryer, great for people living on their own.

Hahahah, we are a team and also a very close family.

My husband is very involved in all present buying.

Thank you everyone re the heated blanket, a great idea ive never thought of.

Another fantastic idea thankyou!

How about one of those electronic photo frames which displays a rotation of favourite photos.

No garden they are in a flat.

There's a company that does tea mugs with two handles, maybe something to think about with her parkinsons?

Thankyou.

I think she would be very annoyed with a present like that, but i will defo keep that in mind as an idea if she every needs x

I love my heated fleece and airfyer . I also like the Christmas hampers with Christmas cake mince pies in etc that you can get also good for offering visitors .

I love my heated throw. Last year my MIL asked for some LED candles so we got some chargeable remote control ones, they went down very well.

Audible subscription? or other subscription even for a nice magazine.

Find a local mobile beautician to give her a pamper session.

Hamper favourite/treat foods.

Does she like drama, an Audible subscription gives her lots of choice and you can listen with Alexa.

Does she still get out? Lots of research that dancing is good for people with Parkinson.

You say she likes tech. How about some AirPods, or similar? I use mine with my TV as I have a hearing problem and the clarity and depth is amazing. I don’t disturb the household with a loud TV now either.

Theragun if her Parkinsons causes muscle spasm and pain

A Dreamland Intelliheat Faux Warming throw. They are £99 at Boots, cheaper at Costco I think and possibly Lakeland if you have vouchers. We have 4 in our house and swear by them.