Sun Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 My father and his girlfriend will be with us for Christmas. His girlfriend is a very nice woman, from what I can tell, but I don't know her that well. I have no idea what to get her. She's very practical and not at all fashion-oriented. Normally I'd fall back on a scarf, but she's not a scarf wearer. She doesn't seem to like scented things like lotions or candles. She's in her late 50s. I'm at a loss. Any ideas? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Kindles are $49. I'd ask your dad for more info about her likes and dislikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I gave books in a nearly-identical situation last year, although my recipient was late 60s. I gave her the two memoirs by Jeanette Walls because I had read them both recently and felt that they would appeal to a lot of people. And also, when you are over about 22, there needs to be a better word than "girlfriend." Someone invent one, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I've heard "ladyfriend" which doesn't seem much better! Do you have trader joes or whole foods nearby? They usually sell little shopping bags that you could fill with treats, fruit and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Contigo travel mug, nice tea, chocolates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Kindles are $49. I'd ask your dad for more info about her likes and dislikes. I asked my dad, and he said, "Huh. She's a tough one. I don't know." Yeah, not helpful at all. And there definitely needs to be a better word than girlfriend, but "lady friend" actually sounds worse to me! Keep the ideas coming, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Calendar Stationery and cute pens A nice mug with a selection of her hot beverage preference (coffee, tea, or cocoa) Pretty sweater Theatre tickets Neutral colored throw pillows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Is there a restaurant they frequent? Movie ticketshand/dish towelsbath towel setpicture framesstationary setvisa gift cardamazon gift card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Are there any local to you specialties that you could get a gift box of? Local wines, cheeses, chocolates, that kind of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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