pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Feb 14, 2017 19:46:05 GMT
One of my closest friends has a birthday coming up very soon, and I wanted to get her a gift that is in the $30-50 range. She IS pregnant with her first child, but I don't want to get her a gift related to her pregnancy, as I think she'll get a lot of gifts like that!
However, I do want to be cognizant of what you can/can't do when you're expecting...and I have no clue, as I've never been pregnant myself nor been close with many pregnant women.
One of my friends suggested a mani-pedi, but I *think* some women are wary of the fumes/chemicals during pregnancy. I have no idea if she's like that or not, but I don't want to get her something she might not use.
She's turning 29. Lives in the Pacific northwest. Works in marketing. She's not particularly picky, but I don't want to get her something as impersonal as jewelry or a scarf. Any suggestions?
Must be shippable, because I live many states away...
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The Birdhouse Lady
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Feb 14, 2017 19:54:07 GMT
I was thinking mani-pedi also!
Hmm, what about some nice body butter?
Amazon gift card
Gift card to her favorite restaurant (or take her out!)eta...just saw you don't live local
Chocolates
Flowers
Movie gift card
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 14, 2017 19:56:08 GMT
Dang my first thought was a mani/pedi... that would have been heaven to me being preggo.
Gift card for dinner out?
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rickmer
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Post by rickmer on Feb 14, 2017 20:49:29 GMT
and i was immediately thinking "mani/pedi" too!! you can get things "cleaned up" without needing a polish, if she is anxious about that. OR she could use it after baby born to get away for an hour to herself.
how about a massage gift card?? there are massage therapists that specialize is prenatal massage.
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AmandaA
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Post by AmandaA on Feb 14, 2017 20:57:57 GMT
I got lots of mani/pedis pregnant. And always got one near the end when I couldn't reach my feet! I wouldn't go sit in one of those nasty acrylic nail places where everyone is wearing masks to work. But the salon where I go, absolutely. Preganancy massage is lovely too, if she likes massages. But for me, I wouldn't go to just anyone so that might be hard to pick not being local (could you ask her husband wher she likes to go maybe?).
Other ideas that would be useful for someone expecting a baby that aren't "baby gifts"- nice personalized stationary or note cards since she will have lots of thank you's to write, a fancy water bottle of some sort (like a Swell), or a pretty set of pj's for after the baby is born.
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Post by katmandu on Feb 14, 2017 21:07:37 GMT
What about a gc to a movie theater (assuming she has a DH or someone else to go with)? That is an outing that will be hard to make for a while post-baby, so she should enjoy her "freedom" while she can!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Feb 14, 2017 21:17:30 GMT
I would go for a gc to do something that won't be easy to do when the baby comes.
Restaurant, concert, movie..
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Post by River on Feb 14, 2017 21:23:46 GMT
I always enjoy going to the movies so that gets my vote. A gift card that would cover the movie and concessions is always nice in my book. As someone up thread mentioned, she won't be going out a whole lot (for that length of time anyway) once the baby is here.
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Post by beaglemom on Feb 14, 2017 23:28:20 GMT
I loved pedis while pregnant. Most places now are well ventilated and its not too much of an issue. I had a sensitive stomach (lots of sickness) during all three pregnancies and I didn't have any issues getting my toes done!
Also if you can find a place that specializes in pre-natal massages. They are amazing!
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Feb 14, 2017 23:32:05 GMT
Loving these ideas, y'all!
Stationery, some sort of outing GC... those are great options.
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Post by AussieMeg on Feb 15, 2017 0:43:17 GMT
One of my friends suggested a mani-pedi, but I *think* some women are wary of the fumes/chemicals during pregnancy. I have no idea if she's like that or not, but I don't want to get her something she might not use. This could be a good idea, but...... does she usually get mani/pedis? I hate them, I can't stand people touching my feet or filing my nails. A friend gave me a voucher for a mani/pedi when I was pregnant with my now-12yo son and I didn’t use it. When I was decluttering over the New Year break this year, guess what I found? Yep, the voucher from over 12 years ago! If she likes mani/pedis I think it would be a great idea, or as others have suggested, a massage voucher. Personally I would have LOVED to have been given a restaurant voucher to use with my SO before the baby was born. So that would be my recommendation. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 15, 2017 0:46:06 GMT
How about a really nice cozy robe and slippers to take to the hospital? She will be able to use them a lot after baby comes too when she's getting up in the middle of the night to feed the little one or to change diapers.
How about a digital photo frame for all the pictures she will end up taking of the little one? I would have loved that.
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