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[whlparkstone]

My mum is a hero to me, and I definitely don’t show her my appreciation enough. So this year for Christmas I wanted to do something a little different.

Rather than getting her a present to open on Xmas day, I am going to wrap up 12-one for each month of next year. On the first of each month she can open the relevant gift.

Well, it is proving a little tricky, and also costly, to come up with gift ideas. She loves seeing, so I have bought her an Easter sewing pattern (I will give it to her about February time so she has enough time to see if for Easter). I was also thinking of buying her a Poppy scarf from The Poppy Appeal site, would give it probably October so she can use it for the autumn.

Do you have any suggestions?

[Hidden mickey]

That is so thoughtful

[mskitty]

How about experience type gifts. Tickets to a film or something she would like to see, or a voucher for a restaurant

[whlparkstone]

Originally Posted by mskitty

How about experience type gifts. Tickets to a film or something she would like to see, or a voucher for a restaurant

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I have though about loading a Costa card and giving it to her.
Her favourite flowers are daffodils, I might put some money in an envelope for March and tell her to buy some flowers that month

[Tigger71]

Originally Posted by whlparkstone

I have though about loading a Costa card and giving it to her.
Her favourite flowers are daffodils, I might put some money in an envelope for March and tell her to buy some flowers that month

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Or daffodils bulbs in September?

[Tigger71]

winter: hat, scarf or gloves ; bath oil or similar; posh tea (maybe with mugs)
spring: tickets to visit a stately garden ; a bright scarf;
summer: pitcher and Pimms; gardening tools; beachtowel
autumn: candles; christmas craft things; amaryllis bulb

[whlparkstone]

Originally Posted by Tigger71

winter: hat, scarf or gloves ; bath oil or similar; posh tea (maybe with mugs)
spring: tickets to visit a stately garden ; a bright scarf;
summer: pitcher and Pimms; gardening tools; beachtowel
autumn: candles; christmas craft things; amaryllis bulb

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Fab ideas, thanks so much

[Jakey Neverland]

Fab idea!

[Magnolia dream]

What about a HobbyCraft gift card.

A Christmas puzzle 1000 pieces, or one in the summer with a picture of flowers or sewing things.

Book up an afternoon tea one month for the two of you, I am sure mum will love the special time together. Our local garden centre does one at a very reasonable price.

Does mum like the pictures? You could make a small hamper up with popcorn, chocolate, a drink and picture vouchers to go see a film. Or if mum would prefer to watch a dvd then make the hamper for home with her favourite film and drink added.

Have fun looking around, some amazing ideas come up once you start to think.

[whlparkstone]

Originally Posted by Magnolia dream

What about a HobbyCraft gift card.

A Christmas puzzle 1000 pieces, or one in the summer with a picture of flowers or sewing things.

Book up an afternoon tea one month for the two of you, I am sure mum will love the special time together. Our local garden centre does one at a very reasonable price.

Does mum like the pictures? You could make a small hamper up with popcorn, chocolate, a drink and picture vouchers to go see a film. Or if mum would prefer to watch a dvd then make the hamper for home with her favourite film and drink added.

Have fun looking around, some amazing ideas come up once you start to think.

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Fab suggestions, thanks.