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Gift ideas for 80yo mum

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jocktamsonsbairn · 28/09/2024 19:01

It's not Christmas it's for her 80th just before Christmas and I'd love to get her something really special. We always seem to do nights away and my brother is suggesting that but I feel it's too same. We've done lots of experience gifts for her and dad over the years as they have lots of stuff.
She does not need jewellery or perfume. Has enough toiletries to open a shop. I will get her nice wee special chocolates etc.
she likes good quality, well made things and would prefer something beautiful and small than something mass produced and showy. Loves flowers and her garden but has everything for gardening and is struggling with doing it now - won't get a gardener. Hates technology. Have tried the bird watch feeder things but her friend saw a rat in hers so she won't put it up!
I am stumped! Any inspiration gratefully received!

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Bignanna · 10/08/2025 19:08

OP what did you get her?

jocktamsonsbairn · 11/08/2025 15:16

We ended up getting her a brooch from Ortak, a weekend away, flowers and some other bits and bobs that I now can’t remember!! 😂

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GreyAreas · 11/08/2025 15:34

Place marking for ideas as my mum also has a Christmas birthday!
Glad you found something op
Hits for me have been
A nice handbag
Nice wearable woolen or cashmere ponchos
Heated throw
A flower fairies art nouveau style calendar
Rain catchers for the garden from Etsy

jocktamsonsbairn · 11/08/2025 18:24

Some good ideas there too - for this year!! Thank you!

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