Christmas gift idea

**Mom2-3** · 12-17-2009, 01:09 PM

I have a lovely neighbor that I would like to give a gift to. She is in her 80's and to quote her "has everything she needs". I am at a loss of what would be a nice present.

She is on a restricted diet, so I don't want to overstep and give her sweets.

I just want to give her something to put under her little tree. Her family is not close

and her husband is not well this year. I don't think she will have anything to open Christmas morning.

Does anyone have an idea? Any help/ideas would be appreciated!

**Palooka** · 12-17-2009, 01:37 PM

Maybe a special ornament signed with your name on it and a little message. That way every christmas she will remember that you thought about her and took time out for her.

Or maybe just a simple decoration for her house that she can always look at.

**stinkbug** · 12-17-2009, 02:00 PM

Puzzle or crossword books? Grocery gift card? Jigsaw puzzle?

**mauimagic** · 12-17-2009, 02:07 PM

If she doesn't drive anymore, how about an invitation to take her for a drive anywhere (within reason of course) - to enjoy the holidays lights perhaps, to visit a friend or just to be out and about.

An invitation to lunch where she could choose her food.

She grew up in the age of writing 'real letters' - perhaps some stationery and stamps.

Please let us know what you decide - your thoughtfulness and generosity is bound to be contagious!!

**ritabelle** · 12-17-2009, 02:20 PM

a nice bottle of lotion (non-scented if you don't know what she likes)

**Mom2-3** · 12-17-2009, 04:12 PM

Good ideas! I guess I was just stumped on what to give.

She does drive and we went to the store one day. I offered to buy her a coffee since it was cold out. She thought I was crazy to buy coffee, when she has a pot at home. lol I just thought it was a nice gesture to buy to cups of coffee at the shop in the store. She refused to let me get her one! It give me a different perspective tho

Thanks for the ideas.

**Contrary Housewife** · 12-17-2009, 04:14 PM

Maybe a small fruit basket? A pair of pretty apples, pears, and oranges, with a bag of those mixed nuts that are in stores this season, and maybe a box of crackers and a wedge of cheese. It can be festive, and may be an appreciated part of their holiday meal.

**Libby** · 12-17-2009, 04:40 PM

I like the ornament idea - if you know they have a tree up. Find/make one that has the year on it?

Instead of food b/c you're unsure of diet restrictions - what about a gift card to the local grocery store? This way they can buy what they normally eat/use/like and who else knows their diet restrictions better then them right?

**dcompton** · 12-17-2009, 05:00 PM

How about cut flowers? They will brighten the house and it's probably something she would enjoy but never buy for herself if she balks at a cup of coffee out.

**REJB** · 12-17-2009, 06:16 PM

Maybe a poinsettia plant. They have some for $3.50 at our Walmart.

**shortstack** · 12-17-2009, 08:15 PM

I bought my grandmother who is that age 3 packs of cards (1 pack Adult Birthday, 1 Pack Kids Birthday and 1 Pack Sympathy) and a book of stamps. She loves to send cards and is very practical.

To put with them I got her 2 bottles of Bath and Bodyworks Lotion. She would never splurge on them for herself but loves them.

Andrea

**mauimagic** · 12-17-2009, 08:19 PM

Forgot about the box of cards idea!! Did that for my MIL one year and she loved it!! Should probably get her another one soon - she loves to send out cards!! Mahalo for the reminder!!