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    Senior Dog Meeps83's Avatar
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    I just don't know

    what to get my mom for Christmas. We bought a group trip as the main gift, but we are spending about $20 on everyone so we have something under the tree. I have everyone done, but I cannot think of anything for my mom! She's 56. She doesn't drink wine or liquor, but does drink beer.....only Coor's Light though. She likes bears, but has just about every item known to man, including blankets, towels, toilet paper holders, a foot rest, coasters.....She also likes pink camo but already has pens, slippers, shirts, sweatshirts, and can coozies. Any suggestions???? I'm at a loss! Suggestions??? Help???

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    Hmmmm does she like bath salts or candles or soaps?

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    Something she can use on the trip?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jollymolly View Post
    Hmmmm does she like bath salts or candles or soaps?
    She loves candles, however she stockpiles them in the basement...Bathsalts and soaps are a no. She's not super girly and the don't have a working bath tub.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JC001 View Post
    Something she can use on the trip?
    Possibly. I'll have to think on that a bit.

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    Ok, so: I'm Jewish, and maybe I don't get the Christmas thing entirely. Yes, yes, we have Hanukkah, but it's not a present-giving day (we give our son a small present each day, but don't ourselves exchange presents).

    But: maybe give to a charity in her name? If she likes bears, maybe donate to protect bears in the wild?

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    We mainly do charity donations for holidays and birthdays. But I don't know if this is maybe in poor taste for Christmas. If so, I apologize.
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    Does she like to read? I'm always up for a new book. The New York Times or Goodreads might give you some ideas of good books published in 2015.

    Buy some pink camo fleece and make a no-sew scarf, pillow, or blanket, or if she has a favorite team, get fleece with the team logo on it. Does she live in Wisconsin also? Aren't all Wisconsinites rabid Packers fans? Go, Pack, Go!
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    Does she wear "readers" but otherwise not need glasses? If so, what about these? I got some on Amazon and stuck them on the back of my phone so I don't have to scramble for my real fake glasses to see texts.
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    Does she like plants? I got a small orchid at a local store and haven't killed it yet. I only water it once a week and have had it probably 2 years.

    Does she go to work and like to take coffee in the car with her?
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    A frame to put a photo of the family on your group Christmas trip in? Someone needs to take a photo of you all and she'll have a visual memory of the trip!

    OK, I'm running out of ideas of gifts to get someone I don't know but who is also a Mom about my age.
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    Quote Originally Posted by smartrock View Post
    Does she like to read? I'm always up for a new book. The New York Times or Goodreads might give you some ideas of good books published in 2015.

    Buy some pink camo fleece and make a no-sew scarf, pillow, or blanket, or if she has a favorite team, get fleece with the team logo on it. Does she live in Wisconsin also? Aren't all Wisconsinites rabid Packers fans? Go, Pack, Go!
    No-Sew Throw - JoAnn | Jo-Ann
    No-Sew Fleece Pillows - JoAnn | Jo-Ann
    New Free Pattern: The Lucet scarf (easy scarf DIY) ♥ Fleece Fun

    Does she wear "readers" but otherwise not need glasses? If so, what about these? I got some on Amazon and stuck them on the back of my phone so I don't have to scramble for my real fake glasses to see texts.
    Reading Glasses on your Mobile Phone | ThinOPTICS
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    Amazon.com: ThinOPTICS Stick Anywhere, Go Everywhere Reading Glasses plus Universal Pod Case

    Does she like plants? I got a small orchid at a local store and haven't killed it yet. I only water it once a week and have had it probably 2 years.

    Does she go to work and like to take coffee in the car with her?
    Amazon.com: BUYNEED Leak Proof Coffee Thermos Vacuum Insulated Cup Drink Bottle, Best 16-Ounce Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler, Tea Flask, Perfect Work for Hot and Cold Beverage Water Thermal Mug(Red): Kitchen Dining

    A frame to put a photo of the family on your group Christmas trip in? Someone needs to take a photo of you all and she'll have a visual memory of the trip!

    OK, I'm running out of ideas of gifts to get someone I don't know but who is also a Mom about my age.
    Those are all great ideas! I am about the same age and I love them all!
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