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Post by snugglebutter on Dec 15, 2022 6:15:08 GMT
I need something I can send Prime in the $30-50 range. I don't really know him well at all, so I thought a couple gift would work better but I'm still clueless. Any ideas out there?
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Post by Why on Dec 15, 2022 8:41:52 GMT
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Post by leannec on Dec 15, 2022 9:15:09 GMT
What about some nice new towels? My mum is using some really old ones right now.  I've finished shopping for her for Christmas but I'm buying her towels for her February birthday!  |
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Post by anniebeth24 on Dec 15, 2022 12:11:03 GMT
How about a board game? My inlaws would love a new game for two.
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Post by myboysnme on Dec 15, 2022 15:08:07 GMT
I think food gifts are great. A Collins Street Fruit Cake is so yummy even for people who generally dislike fruit cake.
Or fruit from Harry and David
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Post by zztop11 on Dec 15, 2022 15:46:03 GMT
My go to gift when I don't know people well or their color scheme is a cream colored throw. Everyone can use a throw and the off white ones always look so elegant.
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Post by zztop11 on Dec 15, 2022 15:47:12 GMT
My go to gift when I don't know people well or their color scheme is a cream colored throw. Everyone can use a throw and the off white ones always look so elegant.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Dec 15, 2022 16:00:04 GMT
Following - desperate for ideas for my dad!
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Post by scorpeao on Dec 15, 2022 16:01:18 GMT
Wolferman's english muffins. I used to send them to my grandma and she loved them
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Post by lindas on Dec 15, 2022 16:27:52 GMT
Please don’t do the ‘warm, cozy throw’. Believe me, those of us in our 70s already have plenty. Since you say you don’t know them well I would suggest a fruit basket or something from Harry and David.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Dec 15, 2022 16:35:42 GMT
Please don’t do the ‘warm, cozy throw’. Believe me, those of us in our 70s already have plenty. Since you say you don’t know them well I would suggest a fruit basket or something from Harry and David.  . I see this suggestion thrown out all.the.time. We are in our later 60s and have more than enough quilts, blankets and throws to last us the rest of our days. Most of my friends and peers are in the process of downsizing and major decluttering. We just don't need or want more 'stuff'. If you must give a gift, please consider something consumable. |
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Post by pilcas on Dec 15, 2022 16:46:40 GMT
I would agree with consumables. I think everyone has more throws than they need. I have donated so many to animal shelters.
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Post by ntsf on Dec 15, 2022 16:51:19 GMT
consumable or even better, a gift card to local place to eat out or museum or something. I'm in that demographic and I don't need towels, throws, candles, etc.
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Post by maryannscraps on Dec 15, 2022 17:31:04 GMT
How about a waxed amaryllis bulb. You don't have to water it or anything. When it's done blooming, you toss it out. I've given them in the past and they've been well received.
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Post by Merge on Dec 15, 2022 17:33:18 GMT
How about a waxed amaryllis bulb. You don't have to water it or anything. When it's done blooming, you toss it out. I've given them in the past and they've been well received. I got one of those as a teacher gift last year and really enjoyed it. I also agree with consumables or gift card to a nearby restaurant. |
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Post by lucyg on Dec 15, 2022 18:55:09 GMT
Consumables! Trust me, no one in their 70s wants more “stuff.” Food, wine/booze, fresh flowers, gift cards, things like that. How about a waxed amaryllis bulb. You don't have to water it or anything. When it's done blooming, you toss it out. I've given them in the past and they've been well received. My mom just bought those for her friends group. I had no idea what it was or what it was for. But now I know, and yes, that would be a good gift. As long as they know what to do with it, because I would have had no idea otherwise.  |
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Dec 15, 2022 19:19:27 GMT
How about a waxed amaryllis bulb. You don't have to water it or anything. When it's done blooming, you toss it out. I've given them in the past and they've been well received. They even have them on amazon! link
Thank you maryannscraps for the suggestion. After I found them on amazon I ordered one and had it sent to my sister. She's in TX and I'm in GA. We don't normally exchange gifts, so it will be a nice surprise for her.  |
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Post by smcast on Dec 15, 2022 20:35:31 GMT
Food basket of some sort or gift certificate to a local restaurant.
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 15, 2022 21:21:47 GMT
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Post by maryannscraps on Dec 15, 2022 21:35:11 GMT
Consumables! Trust me, no one in their 70s wants more “stuff.” Food, wine/booze, fresh flowers, gift cards, things like that. How about a waxed amaryllis bulb. You don't have to water it or anything. When it's done blooming, you toss it out. I've given them in the past and they've been well received. My mom just bought those for her friends group. I had no idea what it was or what it was for. But now I know, and yes, that would be a good gift. As long as they know what to do with it, because I would have had no idea otherwise. I've probably given 6-8 of these to people, and they've always bloomed so nicely. Keep an eye out at Trader Joe's, because I found them there last year really cheap (under $10.) |
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Post by momto4kiddos on Dec 15, 2022 21:35:30 GMT
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Post by momto4kiddos on Dec 15, 2022 21:38:48 GMT
Wolferman's english muffins. I used to send them to my grandma and she loved them Just checked these out, looks yummy! |
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Post by oh yvonne on Dec 15, 2022 21:39:08 GMT
another vote for Harry and David, or those Hickory Farm sets. The original charcuterie boards!  |
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Post by peaname on Dec 15, 2022 21:42:51 GMT
Nothing Bundt Cake
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Post by disneypal on Dec 15, 2022 21:45:29 GMT
I would agree with consumables. I think everyone has more throws than they need. I have donated so many to animal shelters. Personally, I would agree. I was saying the other day how instead of material things for Christmas, I would rather have something like tickets to a local museum or for someone to donate to Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in my name.
Do they drive and can they get around well? If so, I would see about getting them tickets to a nearby museum. Sometimes you can get an e-gift card and then you could mail it to them.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 15, 2022 21:46:16 GMT
Consumables! Trust me, no one in their 70s wants more “stuff.” Food, wine/booze, fresh flowers, gift cards, things like that. How about a waxed amaryllis bulb. You don't have to water it or anything. When it's done blooming, you toss it out. I've given them in the past and they've been well received. My mom just bought those for her friends group. I had no idea what it was or what it was for. But now I know, and yes, that would be a good gift. As long as they know what to do with it, because I would have had no idea otherwise. I just saw them at the back of Sams and wondered exactly what they were. Have to check them out more closely next time. |
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Post by lisae on Dec 15, 2022 21:46:52 GMT
Send a consumable. As the wife of someone in his 70's, I can attest that we have enough stuff and what we don't have we want to pick our ourselves.
A 70 something friend of mine gets a Harry and David fruit gift each year and loves it.
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Post by vjlau on Dec 15, 2022 22:05:14 GMT
Amazon has tons of fun "snack boxes" - do a search. I've done fun ones for my husband and my son. They have salty, sweet, the beef jerky ones were a hit. Consumable is always good. snack boxes |
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Post by lucyg on Dec 16, 2022 0:10:35 GMT
Consumables! Trust me, no one in their 70s wants more “stuff.” Food, wine/booze, fresh flowers, gift cards, things like that. My mom just bought those for her friends group. I had no idea what it was or what it was for. But now I know, and yes, that would be a good gift. As long as they know what to do with it, because I would have had no idea otherwise. I've probably given 6-8 of these to people, and they've always bloomed so nicely. Keep an eye out at Trader Joe's, because I found them there last year really cheap (under $10.) LOL, that’s exactly where she bought them. ETA and I believe they’re still under $10. I think she said something like $7.99. |
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Post by librarylady on Dec 16, 2022 0:49:38 GMT
Another vote for consumable items.
Tickets to something you know they like.
Harry and David items.
Restaurant gift cards
Books, if you know their taste in reading materials.
Magazine subscriptions
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. I see this suggestion thrown out all.the.time. We are in our later 60s and have more than enough quilts, blankets and throws to last us the rest of our days. Most of my friends and peers are in the process of downsizing and major decluttering. We just don't need or want more 'stuff'. If you must give a gift, please consider something consumable. 
