Present ideas needed

MrsSippi

It is my father in law’s partners birthday at the weekendand I wanted to get her a small gift but I am stumped for ideas.

I did ask my father in law but in a typical male fashion he didn’thave any ideas! I am not sure how oldshe is but would guess that she is in her 40’s. Has anyone any ideas that would be foolproof? Although we have known her for a couple of years I am not sure what interests she really has. Help! I know a card would probably do on it’s own but she has bought ourdaughter a few presents for birthdays/xmas so I would like to do something.

Yolina

A big bunch of flowers is probably fairly foolproof, even better if you happen to know what colours she likes.

mumonashoestring

Does she have houseplants? Something like an orchid might be nice if she does. Otherwise is there a particular flavour or colour that you could 'theme' a little giftbag around (e.g. one of my aunts loves ginger so we got some gingerbread flavoured coffee, chocolate covered ginger and a scented candle and wrapped them all up in a nice bag). Shows you've thought about them and taken the time to find something they like but doesn't need to cost a bomb!

Threebabes

Im in my 40's :-O.

I love a nice mug, flowers, perfume, slippers, pyjamas, a long necklace, a posh bubble bath, a bath bomb, amazon voucher (love my kindle), chocolates, posh biscuits, scented candle.

brightonman123

bottle of champagne, or treat them both to a meal out?

BigAunty

Threebabes wrote: »

Im in my 40's :-O.

I love a nice mug, flowers, perfume, slippers, pyjamas, a long necklace, a posh bubble bath, a bath bomb, amazon voucher (love my kindle), chocolates, posh biscuits, scented candle.

Same age.

On that list I like flowers, a posh bubble bath, amazon voucher, chocolates, posh biscuits, scented candle.

Counting_Pennies_2

How about a magazine subscription to Ideal Home or Good Housekeeping?


A voucher for a local spa?


40s are all about fun so make it something lovely not grandma'ish

74jax

Champagne.

dimestorediamond

Thinks my mum loves without being too specific: Yankee Candles, flowers, perfume, body care sets from Boots or a lightweight scarf and costume jewellery.

dandelionclock30

The majority of women like perfume, I dont know any who dont. But its an individual thing regarding which one. I'd get her a voucher for Debenhams or Boots and tell her to treat herself or for Lush or the body shop.
I wouldnt want a scented candle after one toppled over in my friends house and it burned down.The whole kitchen and living room were cinders.

Yolina

Threebabes wrote: »

Im in my 40's :-O.

I love a nice mug, flowers, perfume, slippers, pyjamas, a long necklace, a posh bubble bath, a bath bomb, amazon voucher (love my kindle), chocolates, posh biscuits, scented candle.

Early 40s here and given the choice, I'd pick the Amazon voucher (love my Kindle too!) and flowers out of your list and totally pass on the rest (sorry!)

We are all different For example, the combined present from the family for next Xmas and my birthday is the money for me to make a little trip to go and watch some bobsleigh world cup races next winter