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Mothers Day
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 10:27 pm
by Amanzi
Ok guys I need your help here. I know mothers day is still a few weeks away....I think :o But I have to send something to my mom back home (it takes awhile for stuff to get there...remember we are talking African time here and African time is "I'll do it later" time)
It needs to be something that is light weight (I normally pay more for postage than for the gift!) So I need some suggestions.....
Help me out here! Who is creative, I would love to send her something different but mommy daughterish. Anyone got any ideas here? Think of some past gifts you have given or received.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 10:33 pm
by MScoast
silk jammies!!!!! I love those!
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 11:08 pm
by Amanzi
Hey thats a good suggestion! Only prob is SA is now going in to winter season.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 11:14 pm
by MScoast
might be hard to find....but flannel jammies are great in cold weather. Can you tell that I like pajamas?? LOL Another suggestion might be a framed picture of your family....that is always a nice gift for those living close or far away. Wouldn't be too expensive to send either. Maybe you could put it in a frame with some sort of USA theme on it...or even Florida. I'm sure you could find something in a gift shop with Florida on it.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 11:16 pm
by azskyman
Hey Bronwyn...
There's some great software out there for putting photos and music on a DVD....pix of you growing up...then your family, son and hubby.
The goal, of course, is to remind mom just how important she's been in your life....even from thousands of miles away!
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 11:19 pm
by Amanzi
WOW what great suggestions! I really like the photo ideas. A nice FL theme would be great for a frame. AZskyman do you have any software to recommend?
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 11:22 pm
by MScoast
Amanzi, wouldn't it be great if you could use a web cam to see your family? Do they own a computer? My family is in England and we are able to see each other via web cam...
Either way...send them a picture...or even a "brag book." They can show everyone off to their friends and other family members.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 11:35 pm
by Amanzi
I really do wish I could do the web cam thing with them. Problem is the internet costs an arm and a leg there (no free local calls) besides my mom is not very bright with puters...lol. It would take me 20 years to explain to her how to use it, let alone install it! I think it took me a year to get her to learn how to use MSN messenger
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 12:23 am
by streetsoldier
Bron,
You may want to try
http://www.sportsmansguide.com for some winter garment/accessories, which would now be on sale at reduced price (this being summer in the Northern Hemisphere). These include such as China silk scarves, gloves, knick-knacks for display, what-have-you...
You can also request a catalog on that site to be delivered to your home free of charge.
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 8:37 am
by Lindaloo
Is your Mom into flower gardens Amanzi? If so, those gazing balls that set on a pedestal are nice. I bought my Mom one that has windchimes and also a quarter kt. diamond cross pendant on a chain.
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 9:02 am
by deb_in_nc
What about a Mother's ring.Does she have one of those?
Debbie
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 9:33 am
by Amanzi
Such cool ideas... keep em coming guys.
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 10:25 am
by deb_in_nc
Before you think about a Mother's ring,think about how many children she had. My Mom had 6 kids. The stones were prong set. The reason she didn't wear it so much was because the prongs would rub against the fingers on either side of the ring. Channel set stones would be better. If not then a pendant and chain. Just something to think about.
Debbie
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 10:36 am
by Amanzi
Thanks Deb that is a neat idea!
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 10:39 am
by GulfBreezer
A really neat gift that my sister bought her husband when she couldn't decide.........she bought him a star, an actual star!! I am not sure of the website, but if you do a search, it should be fairly easy. They are around 50.00 and you get a certificate of ownership and the star is registered with the national registry as being owned by "so and so". It is a very cool idea and different. You also get a map so you can see where your star is located and how to find it with a telescope.
Indulge her!
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 11:03 am
by furluvcats
Ya'll know me, I always think to the"indulgance" side of things...Is there a day spa near your mothers town? A gift certificate to the local day spa is always a wonderful gift, and it doesn't cost much to mail! Even the unprissiest of ladies truly walk away feeling pampered and spoiled after a day at the spa!
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2003 3:22 am
by southerngale
A few more ideas...
A calendar with different pictures of you and your family for each month. Or even a mouse pad with a picture of your family...or a mug. My parents loves those kinds of things. They're hard to buy for because I always feel like they buy the things they really want/need so I have to be creative. They also like quick-reading books like maybe for the bathroom.
Like something your mom is interested in...for my dad I get him books with different sports themes, like "The Wit and Wisdom of Baseball" etc.
"Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul" is good...and appropriate. Maybe a book with daily devotionals or scriptures...something like that. I don't know....just tossing out some ideas.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2003 7:33 am
by Amanzi
Thanks Southern! You sure are full of great creative ideas!
