this might be in the wrong place but really need some ideas on a present.

ross_uk

hey guys please move this post if its in the wrong place, my gran is 80 in a couple of weeks but i have no idea what to get her, she has everything she needs but i want to get her something special, can anyone give me some ideas. sorry again if this is in the wrong place.

MrsBartolozzi

You might get more responses on the moneysaving in families board or the celebrations board.

I have this problem every year with my Gran. I usually take her out for a nice meal and buy flowers and garden things (that's all she seems to need - her observation, not mine). Many older people don't get to travel much outside their local area - so maybe a trip to see a show (mine went to Riverdance a few years ago) or to visit an area she's not been for a while but has fond memories of?

Victoria_Meldrew

I would have suggested a calendar or similar with photos of the family - like you can get at photo sites, but not sure you'd have enough time. Otherwise what about making up a hamper with things you know she likes but maybe wouldn't buy for herself?

funkydresser

How about organising a family portrait to be taken in celebration of her birthday.

diable

Male Stripogram?

markandkate

You can get celebration roses such as "Golden Wedding" "Birthday" "Bride" etc. there may be one that is her name or close to it there is laos one called celebration. would soomthing like that in a nice pot work?

ross_uk

thanks for all those ides you have all helped me load apart from the Male Stripogram sugestion lol i can imagine her face if one turned up haha. thanks again. the calendar idea was great but i think my parents have done that one. we are all going out for a meal next weekend. the flowers sound a good idea.

Barneysmom

For anyone over 70 I only buy food stuff, like posh tins of biscuits, nice tea etc.

boombap

I agreee with Barneysmom - make up a little hamper of foodie treats. Normally goes down well and it can work out reasonably cheap - especially if you've already got a little basket hanging around the place.

Hope she has a nice birthday whatever you get her.

S.

diable

Barneysmom wrote: »

For anyone over 70 I only buy food stuff, like posh tins of biscuits, nice tea etc.

To tell you the truth they hate that !!!! and just leave it to gather dust better off with a season ticket to Kew Gardens or a National Trust pass.

Payless_2

I got my Dad a cup with his name on and instructions on how he likes his tea but I can't remember where from now! It was a website. It does take a couple of weeks for them to send it though. I recently bought some bulbs for the garden and some seeds, plantpots and compost for my Mam.