Superior pampering gift for deserving gal

[MichelleCarmen]

Okay, I need help with pampering gifts for a woman who''s 41, works her butt off supporting five people and deserves a treat! Unique and fun things but not expensive (less than $20-30) because a big gift wouldn''t be appropriate. . .I purchased some candles and holders for her already, but these seem a bit cliche and I''m thinking maybe there''s something out there besides the usual that I purchase for myself (candles and lotions) Any ideas?

Thanks so much!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

How about a gift cert for a mini-manicure or pedicure or facial?

cheers--Sharon

 

[cflutist]

Or a day at the spa.

 

[hoorray]

How about great bath salts or a body cream from Aveda or Origins or somewhere like that; a gift certificate to a simple but indulgent treat that might be her favorite (ice cream, Starbucks, movies, etc...), a nice bottle of champagne and some truffles or something similar that might be her favorite, etc. The theme is to spoil her with something simple that is specifically something that she already likes or would appreciate sampling. Making it "about her..."

 

[mightyred]

oooh what a sweet idea....and how nice of you to be thinking of her!

I was once given a basket that had some herbal teas and chocolate on one side and it had lotions and bath stuff on the other - the note inside said it was to pamper me inside and out! Very cute.

 

[fire&ice]

Date: 1/16/2005 11:40

7 PM
Author: lop
How about great bath salts or a body cream from Aveda or Origins or somewhere like that; a gift certificate to a simple but indulgent treat that might be her favorite (ice cream, Starbucks, movies, etc...), a nice bottle of champagne and some truffles or something similar that might be her favorite, etc. The theme is to spoil her with something simple that is specifically something that she already likes or would appreciate sampling. Making it 'about her...'

Yeah, find out what she considers to be pampering. Will she require babysitting services? Sometime just a day out alone to window shop can be theraputic.

 

[fire&ice]

Here''s one thinking out of the box. Recently a few friends went to one of the pottery painting places. We all made memory tiles - a word or symbol of our own great memories. It was fun, relaxing & we had something practical in the end w/ meaning.

 

[Jennifer5973]

How nice of you!

What about a gift certificate to her favoritie restaurant (or maybe take her if it''s appropriate)...I know eating out is the first thing to go when someone has a lot of responsibilities and is on a budget... I also agree with lop--scented creams are heavenly and may not be something she''d buy for herself.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 1/17/2005 10:42:40 AM
Author: fire&ice
Yeah, find out what she considers to be pampering. Will she require babysitting services? Sometime just a day out alone to window shop can be theraputic.

This is why I needed suggestions. I''m just not sure. . .the starbucks gift card along with a small treat basket may be the best. (this is for my SIL who I don''t know all that well even though my husband and I have been together since hs.) I just wanted the gift to be for her v. the whole family (just wanted to make sure her husband can''t use the gift himself - hehehe

.)

I''ve never checked out Aveda''s creams so I''ll do this too. Any recommendations with their products?

Thanks again.

 

[hoorray]

Origins has a white ginger whipped body cream (or something like that) that smells great and feels great on. Aveda has a hand cream called Hand Relief that I love (but I like in dry country, so my hands always need it -- more than people''s who live in more humid climates). Both places usually have samplers you can try, which makes for a fun stop anyway!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 1/17/2005 4:33:31 PM
Author: lop
Origins has a white ginger whipped body cream (or something like that) that smells great and feels great on. Aveda has a hand cream called Hand Relief that I love (but I like in dry country, so my hands always need it -- more than people''s who live in more humid climates). Both places usually have samplers you can try, which makes for a fun stop anyway!

oooh, yummy, ginger whipped body cream sounds dreamy! lol The dry hand cream sounds like something i need. My finger tips are so dry from overwashing that they snag on some fabrics

Isn''t it bad when you go shopping and you end up buying one gift for the person and then another product for yourself??? lol

 

[Jennifer5973]

Date: 1/17/2005 4:33:31 PM
Author: lop
Origins has a white ginger whipped body cream (or something like that) that smells great and feels great on. Aveda has a hand cream called Hand Relief that I love (but I like in dry country, so my hands always need it -- more than people's who live in more humid climates). Both places usually have samplers you can try, which makes for a fun stop anyway!

I have the Ginger Souffle--it is awesome. It was also on Oprah's "favorite things" holiday show a few years ago. There is a whole line--you can get soap, etc. too.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Anything Aveda is dreamy--hair products included!

cheers--Sharon

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Wow, okay, such rave reviews (even from Oprah)

My SIL will be in heaven. lol (I''ll be sure to bring cash and not my debit card or I may end up going crazy since lotion is an addiction of mine!)

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 1/17/2005 5:34:19 PM
Author: Jennifer5973

I have the Ginger Souffle--it is awesome. It was also on Oprah''s ''favorite things'' holiday show a few years ago. There is a whole line--you can get soap, etc. too.

Do you know if Aveda still carries this stuff? I haven''t made it to the mall to check yet, but online they don''t carry this line. Thanks. (My SIL probably will come next month or so I have a bit of time.)

 

[Jennifer5973]

Date: 1/22/2005 10:24:58 PM
Author: MichelleCarmen

Date: 1/17/2005 5:34:19 PM
Author: Jennifer5973

I have the Ginger Souffle--it is awesome. It was also on Oprah''s ''favorite things'' holiday show a few years ago. There is a whole line--you can get soap, etc. too.

Do you know if Aveda still carries this stuff? I haven''t made it to the mall to check yet, but online they don''t carry this line. Thanks. (My SIL probably will come next month or so I have a bit of time.)

Yes! And it''s by Origins.

Check out the website: Origins Ginger Line

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 1/22/2005 10:26:51 PM
Author: Jennifer5973

Yes! And it''s by Origins.

Check out the website: Origins Ginger Line

oh wow! Too many great things. Cool!

Have you tried the shampoo & conditioner?

 

[Jennifer5973]

Date: 1/22/2005 10:37:29 PM
Author: MichelleCarmen

Date: 1/22/2005 10:26:51 PM
Author: Jennifer5973

Yes! And it''s by Origins.

Check out the website: Origins Ginger Line

oh wow! Too many great things. Cool!

Have you tried the shampoo & conditioner?

No--but the scrub, bath float and cologne are great!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 1/22/2005 10:39

6 PM
Author: Jennifer5973

No--but the scrub, bath float and cologne are great!

The bath float sounds perfect! Thanks again for your recommendation. My sil will enjoy this as bath time is the only chance she gets to have time alone

 

[Jennifer5973]

Date: 1/22/2005 10:44:57 PM
Author: MichelleCarmen

Date: 1/22/2005 10:39

6 PM
Author: Jennifer5973

No--but the scrub, bath float and cologne are great!

The bath float sounds perfect! Thanks again for your recommendation. My sil will enjoy this as bath time is the only chance she gets to have time alone

The float + the ginger pillar candle would be a great "relax" kit!