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karensu68 · 12-07-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

if her kids were older i think that would be a great idea. She has two little boys. one is 2 or 3 and the other is less then a year.

What about earplugs then?? LOL just kiddin!!
I think I would go with some picture frames..or one of those engraved ornaments-maybe she would like that, with all her family's name on it?

kalina82 · 12-07-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by karensu68

What about earplugs then?? LOL just kiddin!!
I think I would go with some picture frames..or one of those engraved ornaments-maybe she would like that, with all her family's name on it?

LOL @ earplugs!

abbie's mom · 12-07-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

We have a $25 limit.

Nail spa?

Grayson's mom · 12-07-2007, 07:27 PM

She sounds "simple" by what your saying

slipper socks would be good, those run $12 I purchased them for my secret sister gift and she loved them!

Does she read? Anybooks she may like? pic frames, hand lotion for her purse? Bath and Body lotion or Burts Bee's I love the smell how about a lipgloss

scrub top? I am always looking for new ones

YorkieShadow · 12-07-2007, 09:43 PM

I would say a gift card for redlobster and a free babysitting for that night. Ha. lol.

SladesMommy · 12-07-2007, 10:03 PM

My mom's work does a gift thing where you bring a gift, then draw numbers and you get to pick presents in the order of the number you drew, and you can also steal presents. But anyway, the thing we did one year that was the biggest hit and got "stolen" cause everybody wanted it, might be a good idea for your person.

We did a "movie night" gift basket. We got a large bowl w/ snowmen on it that could be used as a popcorn bowl, then put gift certificate for a movie rental, a box of popcorn, some "movie candy" (raisinets and such). I think we had a few other things but I cant remember what it was. It would be a good gift and she could have a movie night with hubby after the kids went to bed.

Tiggerwit · 12-08-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SladesMommy

My mom's work does a gift thing where you bring a gift, then draw numbers and you get to pick presents in the order of the number you drew, and you can also steal presents. But anyway, the thing we did one year that was the biggest hit and got "stolen" cause everybody wanted it, might be a good idea for your person.

We did a "movie night" gift basket. We got a large bowl w/ snowmen on it that could be used as a popcorn bowl, then put gift certificate for a movie rental, a box of popcorn, some "movie candy" (raisinets and such). I think we had a few other things but I cant remember what it was. It would be a good gift and she could have a movie night with hubby after the kids went to bed.

My family does that too. I always buy scratch and lotto tickets

yorkiesmiles · 12-09-2007, 09:10 AM

I love foot care products that are easy to use - my favorite is Dr. Scholl's Peppermint Lotion - you can buy it at Walgreen's, Walmart etc - it is so invigorating - it works great for tired feet -- I did this one year for my daughter's dance teachers. Along, with a pair of slipper socks -- and my absolute favorite ones - I believe the softest and coziest and wash up the best are the ones at JC Penney - yesterday I was there and they had them 50% off for like $3.99 -- I think they are as good or not better than some of the $20 ones in high end department stores - get the soft ones, not the fuzzy, fibery ones.

That would still give you plenty of money to buy something else that maybe she could share with her family. Or some chocolate for her own luxury or a beautiful picture frame to use on her desk at work.

Yorkiekids · 12-09-2007, 09:54 AM

I think a gift card to a restaurant would be nice.

Angela · 12-09-2007, 10:06 AM

I am 32 w/2 boys and I would enjoy getting my nails done, anything to do away from the house. I always do for the kids so the rare occasions I do get my nails or hair done it's a great thing! I just suggest any service that caters to women and it requires her to leave the kids and go.

Good Luck,
Angie

Suzy · 12-09-2007, 01:58 PM

How about a few aromatherapy candles, some bath salts, a bottle of wine (could be non-alcoholic) some chocolates, a good book, and an inflatable bath pillow, all wrapped up with a note that says "Pamper yourself"

Or, rather than trying to get her to do something without her children, what about something she can do WITH them that would make her happy? How about a kids cooking cookbook with some colorful measuring spoons, or passes to a movie or a zoo so that she can spend time with them?

12-07-2007, 07:27 PM	#19
Grayson's mom Mommy's Little Boo Boo Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virgina Posts: 3,734	She sounds "simple" by what your saying slipper socks would be good, those run $12 I purchased them for my secret sister gift and she loved them! Does she read? Anybooks she may like? pic frames, hand lotion for her purse? Bath and Body lotion or Burts Bee's I love the smell how about a lipgloss scrub top? I am always looking for new ones __________________ Proud mom to Grayson Abby Dusty Pepper Ryan Gabriel and of course me Diane Grayson loves Tia

12-07-2007, 10:03 PM	#21
SladesMommy Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 4,513	My mom's work does a gift thing where you bring a gift, then draw numbers and you get to pick presents in the order of the number you drew, and you can also steal presents. But anyway, the thing we did one year that was the biggest hit and got "stolen" cause everybody wanted it, might be a good idea for your person. We did a "movie night" gift basket. We got a large bowl w/ snowmen on it that could be used as a popcorn bowl, then put gift certificate for a movie rental, a box of popcorn, some "movie candy" (raisinets and such). I think we had a few other things but I cant remember what it was. It would be a good gift and she could have a movie night with hubby after the kids went to bed. __________________ GIGANTIC DOG CLOTHES SALE!!! <--- CLlCK!

12-09-2007, 09:10 AM	#23
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I love foot care products that are easy to use - my favorite is Dr. Scholl's Peppermint Lotion - you can buy it at Walgreen's, Walmart etc - it is so invigorating - it works great for tired feet -- I did this one year for my daughter's dance teachers. Along, with a pair of slipper socks -- and my absolute favorite ones - I believe the softest and coziest and wash up the best are the ones at JC Penney - yesterday I was there and they had them 50% off for like $3.99 -- I think they are as good or not better than some of the $20 ones in high end department stores - get the soft ones, not the fuzzy, fibery ones. That would still give you plenty of money to buy something else that maybe she could share with her family. Or some chocolate for her own luxury or a beautiful picture frame to use on her desk at work. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

12-09-2007, 09:54 AM	#24
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I think a gift card to a restaurant would be nice. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

12-09-2007, 01:58 PM	#26
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	How about a few aromatherapy candles, some bath salts, a bottle of wine (could be non-alcoholic) some chocolates, a good book, and an inflatable bath pillow, all wrapped up with a note that says "Pamper yourself" Or, rather than trying to get her to do something without her children, what about something she can do WITH them that would make her happy? How about a kids cooking cookbook with some colorful measuring spoons, or passes to a movie or a zoo so that she can spend time with them? __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

12-07-2007, 09:43 PM	#20
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I would say a gift card for redlobster and a free babysitting for that night. Ha. lol.

12-09-2007, 10:06 AM	#25
Angela YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 849	I am 32 w/2 boys and I would enjoy getting my nails done, anything to do away from the house. I always do for the kids so the rare occasions I do get my nails or hair done it's a great thing! I just suggest any service that caters to women and it requires her to leave the kids and go. Good Luck, Angie