Any ideas for recently widowed mum?

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All suggestions for gifts welcomed!

My mum is notoriously difficult to buy for but my Dad passed away recently and Mums now on her own so I feel we need to make sure she’s not left feeling forgotten…

She’s late 70’s.
Shes crafty but has a lot of craft supplies.
She line dances but we’ve bought her so much associated stuff she’s said no more stuff!
She likes gardening but between her and Dad they have most things…
Only eats certain sweets etc - I’ve bought those already.

Any ideas outside the box appreciated!

Magazine or TV app subscription.
Nice plant in a pot.
Family photo cushion/blanket.
Meal out voucher.
Afternoon tea voucher.

Flower subscription.

I was going to suggest this, too

I think a day out together, something thoughtfully planned, something you know she'd love, just you and her. And a nice silver framed family picture because Nana's love that...

Does she enjoy the cinema (my mums on her own) and I bought her a cinema voucher for our local cinema do she could go to the over 60s event every week (they do coffee and biscuits before the film) it meant she got out and made new friends once a week (she'd always enjoyed going to the cinema with my dad so it's meant she can continue this).
Is there a local cafe she enjoys so she could go once a week for coffee and cake?
I've tried to give mum gifts that mean getting out. Her favourite was the year I bought her theatre tickets.

I love the flower subscription idea. If your DM is struggling with being lovely or missing physical contact a weighted blanket or even a weighted stuffed animal could be helpful.

For a recent birthday my DC gave me a book of coupons with things like " A walk to the park" or " lunch together". This has been really lovely and you could do something similar but for time with just you or other family members too. So that each month or however frequent you want she has sometimes nice to look forward to. It doesn't need to cost much or even anything apart from time. A cup of tea and chat on the 3rd Monday of every month would be lovely.

Thanks folks; I love the idea of a flower subscription, I think that’s right up her street as she won’t treat herself to niceties these days!

A retro style Roberts DAB radio (great for company) or voucher to go to afternoon tea with you.

Netflix subscription TV licence Spotify sub?

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