I want to make a "30 things for 30th birthday" hamper-humerous

I'm sure I've seen the idea before, but possibly in a '40 things for 40th' format...

basically, My sister is on the brink of turning 30. I want to make her a '30 things' hamper, with labels attached to each item explaining their relevance, e.g anti-wrinkle cream for...well, that ones self explanitory! I'm lacking ideas though, I want them to be witty/humerous preferably, and not too expensive. (seeing as I'm buying 30 things, plus basket and decorations!)

here's a little background:

She's a Police Officer, has a 6 year old son, is in a relationship with a fellow officer, lives in a church. Loves to travel (but rarely has the opportunity), isn't much of a girly-girl, but i do occasionally knock her for being a chav when she drags some rediculous looking clobber out of her wardrobe (she's not really, it's just a bit of a long standing 'thing' between us!), she does like her make-up, and going out to the clubs still. she loves spicy food, and cooks everything in the microwave (another long standing thing, mum bought her a set of pans 3 xmases ago...they're still in the box...). a sucker for Baileys, and truffles. and dark chocolate (she ate a whole huge bar of dark choc one xmas...threw up half way through, then continued to eat the rest, lol). she's a funny, witty character, and would like something to reflect this. Oh, and her car is like the inside of a garden shed... it's disgusting! :)please please if you can come up with any ideas i'd be so grateful.
thanks a million!!! xxx
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  • niccy_ulverston
    niccy_ulverston Posts: 318 Forumite
    edited 4 July 2010 at 6:10AM
    okay, i posted this on another site, and people have jointly come up with these ideas. i still need at least 13 more, CAN YOU HELP??


    1. magic trees (car fresheners), lots of- magic forest.
    2. foil- your day to shine
    3. cash- never tell me you’re skint (one from birth year)
    4. pasta- don’t let time pasta you by
    5. gob stopper
    6. furry cuffs
    7. marbles – to replace the one’s you’ve lost
    8. pencil and notepad, ‘to write your wrongs’
    9. screw – just in case one comes loose
    10. Some smarties in an old paracetamol bottle, Old age pills, Blue - for excess wind, brown- for wrinkles, green - deafness, orange -constipation, pink - sex. Dose may be doubled!
    11. huge granny knickers
    12. tena ladies
    13. 23.A lollipop - cos getting old sucks
    14. Duct tape - an instant face lift
    15. tweezers - to remove chin hairs, nose hairs and ear hairs, dongt worry about your eyebrows they will fall out!
    16. Playdoh - cos your childhood was so long ago
    17. Shot glass " it's you special day you call the shots"
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  • Nile
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  • any more ideas? :) x
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  • seashore321
    seashore321 Posts: 1,027 Forumite
    Buy 30 things for a woman of means,
    Anything for the microwave, so tins of beans!
    Nothing for the car as even thought your thirty
    AS a means of transport it is really really dirty!
    So the best I could muster,
    was a new yellow duster,
    Your special favourites are Chocolate and curry,
    So It's Uncle Bens rice and a McDonalds flurry!
    Your son (put in his name) is six,
    so a family game of pick up sticks,
    You live in a church with no choir or hymns
    So possibly a box of mint chocolate thins?
    Your wish is to travel far and wide,
    To that end I include a map of East Kilbride!
    The pans Mum bought you would be a boon,
    So I decided to include a wooden Spoon!
    Your partner does exactly the same job,
    Enclosed is a limited edition hob nob!
    You like to go clubbing and do your thing,
    Here lies a copy of Chuck Berrys My Ding A Ling,
    A paper for your birthdate, So you can see,
    Exactly what happened on the day you came to be.
    To buy you clothes is really tough,
    So heres a picture of you in the buff (photo as a child)
    Your clothing taste is so diverse,
    How do you fancy dressing as a nurse! (cheap £1.00 from poundland)
    You love your make up and really look smart,
    Can't afford Estee Lauder so include a jam tart!
    Sorry have to go now if this is a help I will try to add more.:j
  • katy54
    katy54 Posts: 55 Forumite
    a marble -just in case you lose yours
  • P__G
    P__G Posts: 228 Forumite
    Anythin on hear for you? Very funny presents - I once received, well, a toilet.

    http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/results.aspx?catalog=Unwrapped&category=UWBestSeller#ico=shophub&icl=shoppromo5
  • Astarblond
    Astarblond Posts: 64 Forumite
    What about:

    * A flower - If Sisters were flowers you'd be the one I would Pick
    *Gum - Because we "Stick Together"

    HTH
  • P__G
    P__G Posts: 228 Forumite
    Astarblond wrote: »
    What about:

    * A flower - If Sisters were flowers you'd be the one I would Pick
    *Gum - Because we "Stick Together"

    HTH

    LOL at this post - love it :)
  • jem1276
    jem1276 Posts: 401 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    I saw a baileys truffle bar in the pound shop this week :)
  • oops lost the thread! i like the gum idea! :) still need lots more x thx for ur help!!
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