I'm stumped for a Xmas present for my 44 year old mother! She's not into being pampered, she's too hard to pick jewelery for, we're sick of getting perfume and anything for the kitchen she doesn't like because it's not personal! Any ideas?
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hm... how bout a portrait of her, charcoal or paint.
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make a donation in her name to a charity... this site is kind of a cool one I've used before... http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com/?gclid=CL7Xy6uVjIkCFRyVFQodlXQgCA
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Yea perfume and utensils dont cut it. She wants something personal? How about either a portrait of you kids, OR a Mother's ring with all your birthstones in it. Mom's like sentiment, take it from me. Those are the two things I can think of, they are personal and come from the heart.Good Luck
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How bout writing a letter to her about how much she means to you and then framing it. Or make your own book of coupons. Such as one free dinner out with me. What ever you think she would enjoy that you could do for her. hint hint if she has been after you to help her with something that would be a good idea.
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Personal implies that she wants something from someone who KNOWS her. We don't...know her. Sit down with a pen and paper and think about the verb "to do." What does she like to do. Let your thoughts and run free about the things a person would like or need that likes to do these things. Be creative. For instance, she likes to read. Okay: Go on e-bay and see if you can find a book autographed by her favorite author; a mini-book light for reading in bed without disturbing the hubby; a rack that allows you to read in the tub (or you could turn this into a whole tub kit, with foot massage, bath oil, bubble bath, etc.) But the main point is that AB'ers imho can't help you find something "personal" to someone they don't know. Personal means personal.
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Books Expensive pen and nice notebook Camera Piece of original artwork Weekend away cd's / dvd's Leather gloves Antique vase or bowl massage/facial/haircut/manicure/pedicure make-up kitten or puppy rosebush piece of land on the moon name a star after your mother
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What about tickets for a drive in a speedway car/rally car....or tickets for 2 for a hot air balloon ride, or a skydive?? Another thing you can do for her is a DVD slideshow of all those near and dear to her (ie:you and your family) with some of her special fave music in the background. Another thing is you can ask around all of her old schoolfriends/family members who might have some random pics of her from wayyyy back before your time, scan them all, then put together a neat "memories" album, kinda like "this is your life". Oh man, if you want any more suggestions, I could plaster you with them...cheers.
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Go to Kodak Gallery and you can make a photo calendar for her. Or you could do a scrapbook for her.
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My Mom lives in a rural area and I got her a NetFlix subscription (mail order DVD's) she loved it so much we got it again this year!
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Try this. It is really fun for the BUYER. Might just work for the recipient too. Make sure to use the shop by personality option. Makes fantasizing about the next purchase way fun. gifts.com.
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gift cards
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here is what i did for my mom on mother's day. I sat down and wrote down on small pieces of paper things i appreciated about her, thanks for things she has done for me, memories i had of her or things we had done together. Then i folded each piece of paper up and put it in a special box. I gave it to her the month of may and there was 30 pieces of paper inside so she opened one up for each day of the month. She loved it and still treasures it to this day. And is even asking me for another one for X-mas!! She kept all those scraps of paper and keeps it in a memory book. It is something any mom will cherish for years to come. And it shows how much you love and appreciate her! Who wouldnt love that??
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Music; stretch back into the days of your child and remember the songs or albums that made your mom happy and reproduce those memories for her. Music can always affect the mood a person is in for hours, days or even weeks, it just depends on the individual.
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A gift card to the store she loves to shop at! You don't have to pick out the gift, yet, she's thrilled to spend money on whatever she wants at her favorite store.
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I think the best gifts show that you know me in some way or have paid attention to me over the year. Something to remind me of a special moment we shared together or an inside joke. Buying that thing I admired 5 months ago, knowing why I absolutely adore "purple cows" and finding a unique one that says you thought of me while buying it. Creating an outing that you know will appeal to me for whatever reason. I know where your mom is coming from... it's not the gift, it's the thought and care that goes into it. Merry Christmas. :D
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