73349 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 ... what would you like your grown daughter to send you for your birthday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 A gift certificate for a pedicure. An Amazon gift card (or LL Bean) A gift card for a night out at a local restaurant Babysitter for date night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 A card. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 We're both avid quilters so we often give quilt stuff for birthdays. I love when she makes me something, though. She lives far away (all my family does) and I love having my house decorated with things my dd or sisters made me. Makes me think of them every time I see them...table runner, pot holders, quilted bag, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Agreeing with Ellie. A card or a phone call is all. Now, I'm almost 50 and have older teens living at home. I do admit while they're living here, and since we typically do something on each person's birthday (including gifts), I do kinda find a little something nice here. But a child out living on their own? Nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I turned 50 this year, and my adult daughter helped plan a party for me. I didn't even know she was in town for the weekend until the party. Otherwise, my favorite gift these days is an Amazon gift card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 A call, text or e-mail to say happy birthday would do it for me. Anything else would be a nice bonus, but not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 A book and a loving card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Something I like. For me that might be my favorite chocolate bar. I send my mom who is 89 (I'm the one in my 50's) a box of Pocky with a card because she really likes those and can't get those where she lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I'm 49 and dh is 55. We're not old enough to have adult children, so what are you talking about?? :001_tt2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 My oldest gave a me a lovely journal a couple years ago. My other dd usually gives me a special book - we have similar tastes. My girls live nearby so the best think they could give me is their time and share a pot of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalLynn Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I will be 52 this year. My grown daughter has lived across the country from me for about 5 years. I love getting a phone call from her, or something that has meaning between us, or a gift card to B&N. One year she sent me a necklace that has charms of her and her sister's initials and their birthstones in crystal. It is one of my favorite pieces of jewelry, especially since I added a leaded glass crystal owl charm that belonged to my grandma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 If she didn't live near me, a visit. If she did live near me but we rarely had time alone, I'd love a girls day - leisurely lunch, walk around anywhere, and just time to relax and enjoy being with each other. Other than that I'd love anything that she could hand-make me. Also, an afternoon planting flowers together, a game night with some fun party foods, having a cook-out, etc. would all be great. If you just want gift ideas, a Kindle card, a Moleskine journal, a Redbox gift card, some colorful pens, essential oils, decorative tape for my journals, an unusual tea pot for my collection, a cute decoration for my flower or veggie garden (even little garden gnomes), etc. would all work for me. Yesterday, I got a purse that was big enough for my iPad, notebook, and wallet/phone (for me to take to church so that I don't have to carry everything in my hands). Anything like that would be great. I'm not picky, but all those things would be thoughtful, to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 A card or letter. A phone call. If she has a hobby, something related to that. A good book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 A card that she wrote an original note in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 JMO: It's not so much what age, but rather, hitting the "sweet spot" of whatever the person's "love language" is -- what makes them feel loved, thought of, and special. Here are long-distance ideas to connect with different love languages: - words of affirmation (card with personal note in it, letter, an email, phone call, organize friends/family to all send you a note/card for this person and put it all together in a special memory book) - acts of service (gift card, certificate for a dinner out or a day of maid service, special meal delivery to the house) - gifts (bouquet, special food or hard-to-find treat, little toy or doo-dad that reminds the person they are loved) - quality time (skype call or phone call, a card that says when you'll be planning a trip for an in-person visit) - physical touch (okay -- hard to do long distance!, but a skype call does put you face to face at least; maybe a special photo of your family just for this person) So, what "fills the love tank" of this particular 50-something person?! :) Start with that general area and see what specific ideas you can come up with that will say "you are loved and special" to THIS person. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 A hand-made card, just like when they were little.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 i turned double nickles this year. oldest (30 something) sent me chocolates that she and i used to enjoy together when she was little. second oldest (mid twenties and working minimum wage, which means hand to mouth on a good month) texted me a picture of a dandelion, and then pictures of roses, hydrangea and more.... she used to pick me dandelions as a little girl, and then took pictures of flowers she wished she could send. next oldest (still at home) cleaned the kitchen and made me my favourite breakfast. youngest did the laundry, and helped her dear dad pick gifts :). it was a good day. hth, ann ps. underlying themes were things we had enjoyed together, and gifts of service. (my love language is words of affirmation, but we have all been working to expand our repetoire!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 If she didn't live near me, a visit. If she did live near me but we rarely had time alone, I'd love a girls day - leisurely lunch, walk around anywhere, and just time to relax and enjoy being with each other. Other than that I'd love anything that she could hand-make me. Also, an afternoon planting flowers together, a game night with some fun party foods, having a cook-out, etc. would all be great. If you just want gift ideas, a Kindle card, a Moleskine journal, a Redbox gift card, some colorful pens, essential oils, decorative tape for my journals, an unusual tea pot for my collection, a cute decoration for my flower or veggie garden (even little garden gnomes), etc. would all work for me. Yesterday, I got a purse that was big enough for my iPad, notebook, and wallet/phone (for me to take to church so that I don't have to carry everything in my hands). Anything like that would be great. I'm not picky, but all those things would be thoughtful, to me. Similar list: Visit would be top on the list I'd add a card with a handwritten message in it. I've heard of cards/letters that recounted favorite memories together or shared an impact the parent had. Other than a handmade gift, I don't care that much about physical gifts. But then, "words of encouragement" and "quality time" would be my "love language" gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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