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cariblonde · 12-13-2007, 12:29 PM

I work in a law office with another lady and I have no idea what to get her!! She is the pickiest person i have ever met! with everything, food, smells, house items!! I know she likes to read so i was thinking of getting her a barnes and noble gift card but I remember her saying one time she doesnt like to get gift cards b/c they are so impersonal! any ideas

Oh and she is around 50 years old any suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks Guys!

Tiggerwit · 12-13-2007, 12:30 PM

Take her out to lunch and get pedicures.

Bruce's_Mom · 12-13-2007, 01:24 PM

I also work in a law office, and I have a support staff of 6 ladies whom all are incredibly picky and all very different, whom expect a gift from me because I am an attorney...They are all in that 50 year old range, and I have no idea what to get them...We also are doing a gift exchange in the office and I have to get a gift for that which one of them will recieve. I too would love suggestions!

bdbmamaw · 12-13-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiggerwit

Take her out to lunch and get pedicures.

What time do we meet for lunch, tiggerwit? I am more than ready for that!

But anyway, I'm not 50 yet!!!! Just almost, so maybe I can help. I would love to get a gift card from Barnes and Noble even tho' I don't like gift cards from other places. (A gift card from a book store is less generic.) I would like a nice throw for my livingroom couch in a nuetral shade. I like picture frames, as I have 10 grandchildren!!!! (Lots of pics, never enough frames...sigh) I like beautiful, floral stationery sets.

I'll be happy to send you my address if you'd like to experiment....

Anyway, hope some of these suggestions help.

gutu28 · 12-13-2007, 02:08 PM

Maybe a gift certificate to a restaurant? Everyone loves food!

nvnvgirl · 12-13-2007, 02:20 PM

I'd say a gift card to a day spa. Who wouldn't want that?

southernchick · 12-13-2007, 02:54 PM

I was thinking of the food one too! my mom luvs I-hop & my dad luvs olive garden so they'll get to go eat twice!! I do think the day spa is a good idea-I mean who would turn down a pedicure?

or do a gift basket & have alot of little things in it say- small lotion, some aromatherapy or candle, gourmet coffee or chocolate & maybe a paper-back book or devotional??

LunasMomma · 12-13-2007, 03:26 PM

I didn't read any of the other replies, so sorry if I'm repeating. How about a beautiful bookmark and booklight?

Bizzymammabee · 12-13-2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

I didn't read any of the other replies, so sorry if I'm repeating. How about a beautiful bookmark and booklight?

Love that idea...good gift for a big reader. Or what about one of those cute cotton carry bags that they have. If she carries a smaller purse then I know she probably ends up carrying her book in her hand. One of those small totes and a nice book mark would make me happiest.

cariblonde · 12-14-2007, 06:18 AM

I knew I could count on my YT friends!! Great ideas guys, any body else have any more suggestions... you guys are sharp

cindy0721 · 12-14-2007, 06:28 AM

Well there are some people who love to read and are big writers themselves..if that was the case you could get her a leather back journal and a writing pen?

Or maybe some desk stationary, you know to put her papers,business cards or pens? They tend to sell those in the pack...

How about a back massage mat that she can put over her chair to get a nice massage while working?

Suzy · 12-14-2007, 06:34 AM

I'm all about the consumable gifts for people that are hard to buy for...here are some ideas:

How about a "night at the movies" package-include a $5 gift card to blockbuster, microwave popcorn, movie theater style candy (Walgreen's has these), and if you are feeling really generous-throw in a nice soft blanket or a pair of slipper socks. You can get popcorn tubs at Target-just put it all in there, wrap in plastic and you're good to go!

Or, how about the same idea with a coffee mug, then some stirring spoons, individual servings of coffee/tea/hot chocolate, a small bag of mini marshmallows, and a cookie mix. (To make stirring spoons: dip some plastic spoons in almond bark or melted chocolate, top with marshmallows or sprinkles, and let harden. Then wrap in plastic wrap, secure with ribbon.)

Or, how about a split of champagne/sparkling grape juice, a couple kinds of cheese, some nice crackers, some fancy chocolates, and a few pieces of fruit? Wrap it all up in a large festive cloth napkin, and secure with raffia, or put in a basket lined with cloth napkins, and add a bow to the handle.

12-13-2007, 12:29 PM	#1
cariblonde Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,585	Help!! Need Suggestions I work in a law office with another lady and I have no idea what to get her!! She is the pickiest person i have ever met! with everything, food, smells, house items!! I know she likes to read so i was thinking of getting her a barnes and noble gift card but I remember her saying one time she doesnt like to get gift cards b/c they are so impersonal! any ideas Oh and she is around 50 years old any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks Guys! __________________ Proud Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club and in the end, its not the years in your life that count but the life in your years.... Abraham Lincoln

12-13-2007, 12:30 PM	#2
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	Take her out to lunch and get pedicures. __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

12-13-2007, 01:24 PM	#3
Bruce's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 779	I also work in a law office, and I have a support staff of 6 ladies whom all are incredibly picky and all very different, whom expect a gift from me because I am an attorney...They are all in that 50 year old range, and I have no idea what to get them...We also are doing a gift exchange in the office and I have to get a gift for that which one of them will recieve. I too would love suggestions! __________________ Bruce's Dogster Page http://www.dogster.com/?177273

12-13-2007, 02:08 PM	#5
gutu28 Lovin' the Cali kisses! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 2,990	Maybe a gift certificate to a restaurant? Everyone loves food! __________________ Larissa and Cali Let's go Georgia Bulldogs!

12-13-2007, 02:20 PM	#6
nvnvgirl Lovin' to the MAX!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,774	I'd say a gift card to a day spa. Who wouldn't want that? __________________ Seana and Max and Madison too! Come visit me at: celebritydogwatcher.com

12-13-2007, 02:54 PM	#7
southernchick Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: God's Country Posts: 398	I was thinking of the food one too! my mom luvs I-hop & my dad luvs olive garden so they'll get to go eat twice!! I do think the day spa is a good idea-I mean who would turn down a pedicure? or do a gift basket & have alot of little things in it say- small lotion, some aromatherapy or candle, gourmet coffee or chocolate & maybe a paper-back book or devotional??

12-13-2007, 03:26 PM	#8
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I didn't read any of the other replies, so sorry if I'm repeating. How about a beautiful bookmark and booklight? __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

12-14-2007, 06:18 AM	#10
cariblonde Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 1,585	I knew I could count on my YT friends!! Great ideas guys, any body else have any more suggestions... you guys are sharp __________________ Proud Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club and in the end, its not the years in your life that count but the life in your years.... Abraham Lincoln

12-14-2007, 06:28 AM	#11
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	Well there are some people who love to read and are big writers themselves..if that was the case you could get her a leather back journal and a writing pen? Or maybe some desk stationary, you know to put her papers,business cards or pens? They tend to sell those in the pack... How about a back massage mat that she can put over her chair to get a nice massage while working? __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

12-14-2007, 06:34 AM	#12
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	I'm all about the consumable gifts for people that are hard to buy for...here are some ideas: How about a "night at the movies" package-include a $5 gift card to blockbuster, microwave popcorn, movie theater style candy (Walgreen's has these), and if you are feeling really generous-throw in a nice soft blanket or a pair of slipper socks. You can get popcorn tubs at Target-just put it all in there, wrap in plastic and you're good to go! Or, how about the same idea with a coffee mug, then some stirring spoons, individual servings of coffee/tea/hot chocolate, a small bag of mini marshmallows, and a cookie mix. (To make stirring spoons: dip some plastic spoons in almond bark or melted chocolate, top with marshmallows or sprinkles, and let harden. Then wrap in plastic wrap, secure with ribbon.) Or, how about a split of champagne/sparkling grape juice, a couple kinds of cheese, some nice crackers, some fancy chocolates, and a few pieces of fruit? Wrap it all up in a large festive cloth napkin, and secure with raffia, or put in a basket lined with cloth napkins, and add a bow to the handle. __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!