Need Xmas gift suggestion

[soocool]

DD's Spanish Honor Society has needy families assigned to them for whom they are buying Christmas presents. There are 3 people in DD's assigned family, but she is responsible for getting a present for the 30 year old mother. She has no other info other than her age and that she has a 4 year old son. Other people are getting a present for the father and the son.

Any suggestions as to a great (reasonably priced) present(s) for a 30 year old mother? She needs to bring the gift(s) in by the 16th of Dec. Thanks for any help you can give!

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

So they didn''t specify hat/socks etc?

If not and this is purely for a fun gift, I''d do some nice lotions and soap and/or a gift card to Walmart or somewhere like that. For the child, coloring books and crayons are gender neutral and inexpensive.

 

[Callisto]

I agree, lotions and soaps and etc are always a good generic choice as everyone bathes haha.

A little bit riskier might be a simple necklace, nothing to flashy though.

What about some nice mugs, I find those are always a good generic christmas gift.

Scarf, winter or fashion scarf, easy since one size fits all.

Fun cooking items. Like a cookie pan and one of those neat gourmet scone kits or something (nice because they usually have most dry ingredients included).

 

[swingirl]

You didn't specify the budget but here are my suggestions.

-- scarf
-- gloves
-- wallet/change purse
-- mini backpack
-- tote bag

Don't give a gift card. Not everyone has transportation to shopping centers and she'd probably end up buying something for her child or husband anyway.

I also find kitchen supplies to be a very impersonal gift for a person in need. The people that are getting gifts through an organization will appreciate gifts that are for them only and not a family gift or household items.

I have participated in gift-giving programs where you buy for the whole family and the organization usually offers suggestions, such as make sure you give a personal gift that is specifically for that person, not a gift for them to share.

 

[Christiana]

- Scarf
- A set of candles (it''s Christmas time after all)
- A wallet
- A pair of earrings (a bit risky, though)

 

[Gypsy]

I'd get her a Barnes and Noble or a Borders gift certificate. They have music, books, coffee. It's a nice gift most people can use. Dunno, just thinking of things I'd like. Maybe a nice book?

I love the baking mix and pan idea. TJ Max has a nice selection of both. At least the one near me does (it has a gormet food section).

 

[Circe]

I''d go with a nice cashmere scarf/hat/gloves - luxurious and practical, one-size-fits all.

 

[pinkteddy]

How about a lovely brooch? Simple but fashion, fits to the dress.

 

[LAJennifer]

Bath & Bodyworks gift set with a nice Bath Robe and good book. Twilight, perhaps.

 

[Deelight]

Giftcards would be my suggestion

 

[Sabine]

Date: 12/6/2009 2:56:44 AM
Author: Deelight
Giftcards would be my suggestion

Mine too, although I would get it to somewhere unique rather than Walmart (like a nice restaurant in the area or to a spa or something).

Considering they are a needy family, I would try to find a balance between something practical or useful and something that would be a "treat" for someone who usually puts the needs of others first. I don''t mean to offend anyone, but I know that personally I have so much bath and body stuff and candles that a lot of it doesn''t get used, so stuff like that would seem like a waste to me.

Hmmm...maybe a gift voucher for a photography place for them to get family photos taken?

 

[soocool]

Thanks for all of your suggestions. DD and I are going out this afternoon to look for presents.