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Gifts for a friend having a tough time

eleanor73
eleanor73 Posts: 1,615 Forumite
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Hi,
I've just found out a close friend of mine has suffered an acute mental breakdown and is recovering. She isn't up to visitors yet but I'd like to send her a parcel of thoughtful goodies that she might appreciate. Any clever ideas? TIA
Since starting again after beanie: June 2016: Child development DVDs, Massive Attack tickets. July: Aberystwyth trip, hotmilk nightie. Aug: £10 Hipp Organic vouchers, powerpack. September: Sunglasses. October: £30 poundland vouchers.
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  • WeAreGhosts
    WeAreGhosts Posts: 3,131 Forumite
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    I was going to suggest a beauty box from maybe Latest In Beauty, but you could make your own.

    Card Factory do some nice boxes, buy some tissue paper to line the box and have a wander around Boots/Superdrug/Body Shop etc and see what takes your fancy. There are some nice "mini" products around, maybe buy ones that she might not have tried. Parcel it up and send it via a courier, perhaps?
  • happy35
    happy35 Posts: 1,616 Forumite
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    I would try to get something that she really liked prior to being I'll, maybe some nice toiletries or shampoo etc.

    I wouldn't know what to buy really but would get something along these lines for my friends.

    I would also send a nice card with a personalised message, will be nice when she is getting well to know you were thinking of her
  • BrassicWoman
    BrassicWoman Posts: 3,220 Forumite
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    I'm a very practical person. When I get stressed etc I eat crap and it make me feel worse.

    Could you get some healthy long life food for the house, maybe some fancy treat crispbreads, that kind of thing? Nothing that needs much effort but still better than crisps!
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    happy35 wrote: »
    I would also send a nice card with a personalised message, will be nice when she is getting well to know you were thinking of her

    Whatever you decide to send, the message that she's not alone and that you're there if she needs to talk is probably the most important part.
  • [Deleted User]
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    Hamper

    There are themed hampers on britishcornershop.co.uk
    Look under mini hampers

    I know it's under Mother's Day gifts.. But Argos have some very cute and nicely presented Baylis & Harding smellies pink magnolia & pear blossom if girlie

    A plant they can see grow and gives them something?
  • eleanor73
    eleanor73 Posts: 1,615 Forumite
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    Thanks guys. Very helpful. Will sleep on it and sort tomorrow xx
    Since starting again after beanie: June 2016: Child development DVDs, Massive Attack tickets. July: Aberystwyth trip, hotmilk nightie. Aug: £10 Hipp Organic vouchers, powerpack. September: Sunglasses. October: £30 poundland vouchers.
  • System
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    Is she in hospital or at home?
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • Anatidaephobia
    Anatidaephobia Posts: 841 Forumite
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    A colouring in book (for adults) and set of pens.
  • eleanor73
    eleanor73 Posts: 1,615 Forumite
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    She's at her parents now.
    Since starting again after beanie: June 2016: Child development DVDs, Massive Attack tickets. July: Aberystwyth trip, hotmilk nightie. Aug: £10 Hipp Organic vouchers, powerpack. September: Sunglasses. October: £30 poundland vouchers.
  • surveyqueenuk
    surveyqueenuk Posts: 673 Forumite
    Psychiatric medication can give you a really dry mouth so some boiled sweets or fancy cordial might make a nice little extra.
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