Presents for PIL

[harriethoyle]

I really love my PIL, who have stepped up properly for me since DM died and DF went into a care home. They are with us for Christmas this year and I would love to get them some lovely presents. Don't mind if they are stocking fillers, as I will be doing stockings, or main ones: am going to get MIL some earrings, as I know her taste, I wouldn't say she was a jewellery wearer apart from that. Clothes seem a bit too personal, and they are flying to and from us, so liquids ie a good whisky are restricted.

Any ideas welcome!

Where in the world are you? And where are they flying from?

Might have a few ideas here but equally might be on a different continent and unavailable etc.

I love hearing when PIL step up and embrace, it's heartwarming to hear you have such a lovely extended family xx

@symbioticsoul they are so lovely, I am truly lucky to have them.

They're flying domestically, within the UK so no issues around availability if it's UK based. Thanks!

I think consumables and experiences are great gifts!

something like tickets to Chelsea flower show / a sporting event or tickets to the theatre for you all.

for stocking fillers some nice chocolates, miniature aftershave/perfume sets a good book you enjoyed, maybe a grow/make your own kit?

I'm just driving from Suffolk to Portsmouth this afternoon, I will post some ideas tonight, I haven't forgotten xx

Magazine subscription
Coffee bags or nice tea
Rechargeable hand warmers
National Trust gift card
Bath salts
Sara Miller pens
Photo frame
Chilly’s mug
Puzzle book

Some great suggestions here, thank you. Magazine subscription I really like! My Mum used to love the Oldie (so did I TBH!) - but does that sound a bit rude?! "I'm getting you this magazine because you are OLD" 😂

It depends if they have a sense of humour or if they are sensitive about ageing. Only you can judge that one!

As close as I was to my late PILe, when they came to stay they were awful at asking for things. They were well fed and we always a had snacks available but they refused to ask for things! When they came at Christmas. I started to put snacks in their stockings (and other trips I'd put a basket in their room).
So small packs of peanuts; a miniature Christmas cake; wrapped biscuits; sweets, juice cartons etc.

Do they have any particular hobbies?
If one likes gardening, there’s a company called Bishy Barnabees that do seed collections Seeds

Emma Bridgewater mug
Quality hand cream
Nice note book
Magazine subscriptions
Velvetiser if you think they’d use one

Flower subscription
Tickets
Membership
Books

True @Forgottenmyphone - they're delightful and great fun so I think we could make a joke of it!

Some lovely ideas, thank you everyone. I particularly like the seed collections @YorkieTheRabbit and MIL was very pleased when I planted and grew the bulbs she got me so that could be a good present for her 😀

I'm getting mine a digital photo frame, they're not too clued up on WhatsApp / photo sharing so I thought it'd be a nice way to send them photos of DC

I think it would be lovely to get tickets to do something with them even if it's not for this visit - spending time together and enjoying an event would be lovely .

Chelsea Fliwer show
Ballet
If in London or near a city a classical concert

Membership to picturehouse cinema if one near them

Afternoon tea vouchers - for their local M&S

Narcissi of daffodils sent via post in Spring

How about some bath soak from molton brown, kheils or Neil’s yard. My 70 year old. DH always ask for these

@BeaLola I love the idea of a flower subscription. We've already plans for a weekend at the cricket for my PIL, he's a sports fanatic. MIL and I just drink prosecco and gossip 😂

Thank you all, some lovely ideas here - much appreciated.

Turtle Doves cashmere wrist warmers