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Post by stingfan on May 29, 2017 23:45:14 GMT
My siblings and I would like to go in together to get a gift for our parents to thank them for a vacation they're taking us all on. We did this once before and we got them season tickets to the local theater, which they really enjoyed. We're trying to come up with a new idea this year. They have everything  , so an experience-type gift (like the theater) would be good. I've also looked into a few 'something-of-the-month' clubs, but don't have any personal experience with any of them, so I'm hesitant. We've looking for something in the $400-$500 range. They live in the Washington, DC area. They're both fully mobile. Any ideas? TIA! |
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Post by Really Red on May 29, 2017 23:54:59 GMT
Oh!! So wonderful. How about something to the Strathmore? My mom always loved that. If your parents are in VA, how about something to Wolf Trap?
I feel a little crazed I'm not there anymore to enjoy all that!
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Post by drummergirl65 on May 30, 2017 0:05:35 GMT
We buy my MIL things like tix to Cirque Du Soliel or theatre with us. One birthday we sent her for a (longed for) visit with her brother. Flowers for her garden etc.
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Post by ntsf on May 30, 2017 0:37:57 GMT
do they have family pictures? can you digitize them and put in a picture book?
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Post by MorningPerson on May 30, 2017 0:42:32 GMT
How about hiring a photographer and get some family pictures when you're all together? Our kids did this for us recently and there is nothing we would rather have.
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Post by Darcy Collins on May 30, 2017 0:58:57 GMT
Are there any experiences on the vacation that you could arrange?
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Post by paigepea on May 30, 2017 1:21:59 GMT
Are there any walking tours or food tours or beer or wine tours you could send them on. Sometimes it's fun to experience your own city.
For my dad's 75th we sent him on a biking food /wine tour of a city a ferry ride away. We put my mom and dad up at a hotel and sent them for dinner. My mom didn't do the tour. If it was a walking tour she would have done it but she doesn't bike.
I also second the photographer. We did that for my parents' 50th and they loved it.
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Post by littlemama on May 30, 2017 1:55:35 GMT
If they loved the theatre, why not do that again?
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Post by valleyview on May 30, 2017 3:01:09 GMT
Dinner and show at National Harbor? I would love to go to a Jose Andres restaurant!
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Post by lucyg on May 30, 2017 3:34:32 GMT
What about sending one of those dinner-in-a-box subscriptions like Blue Apron or the Munchery? My parents (late 80s but in pretty good shape) love those.
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Post by anniefb on May 30, 2017 5:57:04 GMT
Tickets to the theatre/ballet/opera/new show or similar plus maybe a dining experience if that comes into the budget?
Or day trip somewhere they'd like to visit?
Behind the scenes tour - I believe the Smithsonian offers one?
An adventure experience if it's their thing eg hot air ballooning?
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Post by gar on May 30, 2017 7:04:43 GMT
We gifted my parents membership of the National Trust which is an organisation that protects and preserves historic properties/nature reserves/castles/coastline etc throughout the UK. Any similar in their area that they'd enjoy?
Or something like paying for some service - landscaping in the garden? Redecorating?
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Post by Why on May 30, 2017 9:30:18 GMT
I would love a gift certificate for house cleaning. When you get older it is harder to keep up and I would rather spend my time doing something more fun than cleaning.
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Post by CeeScraps on May 30, 2017 12:40:44 GMT
Here's the monthly club that I've used forever. We've done popcorn, pasta, beef jerky, salsa..and others! Amazing Clubs |
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Post by mikklynn on May 30, 2017 12:43:59 GMT
I would love a gift certificate for house cleaning. When you get older it is harder to keep up and I would rather spend my time doing something more fun than cleaning. I love this idea. We've done Harry & David fruit boxes for my in-laws. They are fabulous. |
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Post by hannahruth on May 30, 2017 14:25:46 GMT
I would love a gift certificate for house cleaning. When you get older it is harder to keep up and I would rather spend my time doing something more fun than cleaning. We did this for my mil and fil and they were delighted. Both were in their mid 70's and felt they could do as well as previously. We organised someone for one year and after that they kept the service going. |
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Post by myboysnme on May 30, 2017 15:05:49 GMT
How about some shows at the Kennedy Center?
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, so an experience-type gift (like the theater) would be good. I've also looked into a few 'something-of-the-month' clubs, but don't have any personal experience with any of them, so I'm hesitant.
