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Christmas and birthday gift ideas for daughter after a difficult year

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ChristmasMad1 · 02/10/2026 18:05

DD is 23 and, unfortunately, has had a really awful year. She’s just lost her grandmother, is struggling quite badly with depression and anxiety, and has recently moved back home with me.

Her birthday is in December too, so I’m trying to come up with things that feel a bit special rather than just giving her money. I know if I give her an amount to spend herself, she’ll probably just leave it sitting in her account and not buy anything!

So far she’s asked for:

  • Smiski
  • Winnie the Pooh purse
  • Lego Winnie the Pooh
  • A vinyl and matching band hoodie

I’m thinking perhaps some little things she can open rather than one big present. Budget is reasonably flexible as it’s covering both birthday and Christmas, although obviously I don’t want to go completely mad.

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Empress13 · 15/10/2026 05:41

A ticket to a concert or event as she likes music. Also Do her a nice pamper basket face / eye/ foot masks, PJ’s, cosy socks, body lotion, satin pillow case scented candle, moisturiser etc or take her for a nice mother/ daughter spa day

Oaktree1952 · 15/10/2026 05:45

I would get her experiences rather than stuff. If she’s suffering from depression wouldn’t going with you or someone else to a craft fair or a pottery class etc be something she could look forward to and spend time with either you or a friend of hers.

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