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Herbisaurous · 15/11/2025 19:29

Help please!

I have a child with a disability. He has a PA who supports him access some activities who has been absolutely bloody wonderful. I'd like to get her a little something at Christmas (much like I do with his teacher, our dog walker etc.) but I don't know what, because I don't actually know her.

What I do know is that she swims a lot, because that's come up in conversation briefly where she asked me about hair products because we have similar hair.

Any suggestions please? I'm always wary with food/drink because I'm often on the recieving end of things like lovely chocolates or alcohol that I can't eat/drink. All I'm really coming up with (off the back of the swimming hair/skincare convo we had) is bodyshop vouchers so she can choose something herself and that feels like a safe bet, vegan friendly etc. But is that a cop out? Budget probably up to about £30

All suggestions welcome! Thank you.

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Namechangedforspooky · 15/11/2025 19:31

Ultraswim shampoo and conditioner. It’s quite expensive. As a swimmer I would appreciate this!

Herbisaurous · 15/11/2025 19:32

Namechangedforspooky · 15/11/2025 19:31

Ultraswim shampoo and conditioner. It’s quite expensive. As a swimmer I would appreciate this!

I don't want her to think I'm suggesting she has hygiene issues 🫣

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ForTipsyFinch · 15/11/2025 19:37

I would be happy with a body shop voucher. Not a cop out at all and it’s a nice amount. It’s hard to buy for people you don’t know.

RosesAndHellebores · 15/11/2025 19:40

L'Occitane shower gel and handcream. That would not imply hygiene issues.

magicstar1 · 15/11/2025 19:45

I get gifts for some of the vet staff and L'Occitane gift sets always go down well. The almond shower oil is lovely

happydays312 · 15/11/2025 19:50

Deffo go for a voucher - teacher here and I appreciate everything I am gifted but so much of it is regifted on - would love a voucher!

Silverbirchleaf · 15/11/2025 19:56

Body shop probably do Christmas toiletry sets at thus time of year. Could you get her one of those?

Rainbow1901 · 15/11/2025 22:20

If she is into swimming a hair wrap towel might be a useful thought. to add to the hair products.

youalright · 15/11/2025 22:22

Either a Costa or starbucks voucher whatever is local to you. Or i think chocolate is always a good go to, I know you said you can't eat it but 99% of people can

Cadenza12 · 15/11/2025 22:25

Go for a voucher, she can get something she actually likes. What about Boots or M & S. A £30 voucher is generous.

Allseeingallknowing · 15/11/2025 22:27

Herbisaurous · 15/11/2025 19:32

I don't want her to think I'm suggesting she has hygiene issues 🫣

You’re not buying her deodorant- why would she?

KitchenDancing · 15/11/2025 22:30

I think a voucher would be best as you don’t actually know much about her. And a note to say how much you appreciate what she does.

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