Gift for ill neighbour

chnelomi

Hi all just found out my neighbor has a serious illness and i want to give her a gift, something that when she sees it she will know everyone is thinking of her and wishing her well etc.

My problem is that it was her birthday recently and she gave me a ticking off for wasting my money on a gift instead of spending it on my kids, so i thought i could make her something.

I just can't think of something to make her, i thought about flowers but giving her something that will wither and die isn't exactly appropriate. the kids are making her cards.

Would a hamper be good! what could i put in it?

Thanks for any ideas.

Bronnie

Not a particularly original answer but a flowering plant would be enduring or a really nice china mug for her morning tea or coffee.

Re a hamper, maybe it depends on her illness and whether she has much of an appetite or interest in food or not. Sometimes when you're ill you can really 'go off' certain foods so it would be good to have more info. What about an 'afternoon tea ' hamper with good tea, biscuits, small cakes, nice chocs etc.

chnelomi

Bronnie wrote: »

Not a particularly original answer but a flowering plant would be enduring or a really nice china mug for her morning tea or coffee.

Sorry should have made the flower part more clear she has no green fingers at all, managed to kill the fern in her garden:rotfl:

Bronnie wrote: »

Re a hamper, maybe it depends on her illness and whether she has much of an appetite or interest in food or not. Sometimes when you're ill you can really 'go off' certain foods so it would be good to have more info.

I expect she will go off her food shortly(side effects of meds) and no doubt be quite sick too.

Good idea's,i needed something to engage the brain lol thanks

gizmo111

How about some silk flowers/plant - look nice and not too expensive. I think atthe end of the day she would appreciate your comapny more than an expensive gift - sit in the garden (if possible) and share a glass of lemonade and a hour with her.

mouseymousey99

A nice basket of things she likes (not expensive) favourite biscuits (or homemade - just a few with a ribbon on)....Radio Times....small body lotions (the little ones you can pop in an overnight bag)...(would suggest maybe something from 'simple')....handcream.....paperback....nail files...bath bomb.....bunch of dried lavender....a packet of wet tissues...herbal tea....nice fruit (Mango etc)....magazine....things that are small treats that you never do for yourself but its so nice when someone else thinks of for you?? Nicest thing of all is being a friend and being there when she needs you ...best wishes.

mineallmine

The kids making cards is a good idea. Your neighbour clearly doesn't like money to be wasted (as per the birthday).
I find stuff can pale into insignificance versus a helping hand. How about inviting them to come round for Sunday lunch? Or for tea (with home-made cake)? Has she got a car - could you and the kids clean it for her?

Desperate_Housewife_2-2

I agree with minallmine, help around the place will be much more welcome than a gift. Could you do a bit of shopping for her or some ironing? very MSE as it doesn't cost money, only time.

Hope she feels better soon and well done for being such a good neighbour

mrbadexample

Cake!

oystercatcher

Other things to consider is perhaps lifts to hospital appointments, collect stuff from shops. Daily paper etc. Or even a nice meal ready after a long day hanging about at hospital.... various as appropriate but small practical things to help. Depending on the illness there can be a lot of very tiring treatment and long waits at the hospital.

PasturesNew

Even putting the bins out is a big task.... you could put the bins out/bring in the wheelie if she has one. If she's ill she won't want to be getting dressed up just to go outside for that, she'll appreciate being able to wear comfy indoor stuff and not brush her hair.

Bogof_Babe

Make her a cushion. If she's poorly she will probably spend a lot of time sitting around or in bed, trying to stay comfortable. You could make a matching lavender bag too, unless she's one of those people who hate the smell of it!