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Why is it so bloody hard to buy a birthday present for your mum?
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M&S vouchers
take her out for dinner
plant for the garden or bird bath
NT membership or English Heriitage
Towels/dressing gown and buble bathThe secret to success is making very small, yet constant changes.:)0 -
If she likes hiking £250 would be a decent amount for a voucher with someone like hotels.com for a weekend awayI Would Rather Climb A Mountain Than Crawl Into A Hole
MSE Florida wedding .....no problem0 -
Perhaps because you think of her as a mum, not as a person?
I'm a mum, and I like theatre tickets, good olive oil and antipasti, books, plants, and geeky bits and pieces (raspberry pi last birthday).
I don't like smellies or absolutely anything pink and/or floral. Rather like your mum, I suspect.
Think of her as you would a friend who has the same interests, and you won't go far wrong.import this0 -
Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »How old is your mum. If it helps I'd like a spa day, massage voucher, a lovely bunch of flowers (not supermarket) or afternoon tea voucher.
Whereabouts in the UK does she live?
Only you know your Mum!
Personally I would absolutely hate all of Chocaholic's suggestions.
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The candles cost £175 they are really posh and come in these decorative glass dome things.She likes them but i have bought them enough times now.Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »I thought you just usually buy her a candle. To jump from a candle to £250 :eek:0 -
Big-Package wrote: »Size no idea, make up rarely and she works. Hobbies are hiking, painting and i cant think of something she likes other than posh candles.
£250 but i'll pay more if people think that is stingy.
Ok, that's a bit more info to play with!
Few ideas:
A nice leather work bag, something neutral/classic if you don't really know her tastes.
Painting: a set of professional brushes, a nice easel, with a couple of canvases...
Hiking: a gift voucher for a hiking store, so she can get herself a new pair of boots? A weekend stay in a hotel with lots of hiking spots nearby?
If she likes reading, a Kindle Paperwhite?0 -
Rampant Rabbit?0
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She wont use leather i know that for sure but a bag is a bit better than a candle. What is a decent brand of bag in the £250 price range?Ok, that's a bit more info to play with!
Few ideas:
A nice leather work bag, something neutral/classic if you don't really know her tastes.
Painting: a set of professional brushes, a nice easel, with a couple of canvases...
Hiking: a gift voucher for a hiking store, so she can get herself a new pair of boots? A weekend stay in a hotel with lots of hiking spots nearby?
If she likes reading, a Kindle Paperwhite?0 -
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