momofkhm Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 My brother is in an odd relationship. Mom and I can't figure it out. They live in the same house but both have their own bedrooms. She owns the house (the mortgage is in her name), he pays rent. I was talking to my brother this morning and he considers her family. But did admit on the phone this morning that the relationship is "weird". They will never get married. She had 2 awful marriages - both guys were completely different once the vows were spoken. So more than dating, living together but not exactly. I've met her, we staying there for Thanksgiving. But I don't really know her. (She's nice though!) They are late 40's/early 50's. Live out in the boondocks. Have 4 dogs. Have signed up to be a place where the vet can drop off feral cats that have been fixed and gotten a rabies shot. 10 acres. Large garden. She enjoys cooking, but she "plays" with food, not really into cookbooks. (Really good cook! Loved the food while there!) Evidently she was quite surprised last year when mom gave her something for Christmas. So I need to send something small. Brother is hard to buy for as well. He is getting an Amazon gift card. Maybe another Amazon gift card? Other ideas? I don't want her to feel like *she* has to reciprocate. Whatever brother gets us is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 some type of food- like a Harry and David basket? Fruit basket? Houseplant? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Penzey's spices - what about a small gift box? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghanL Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Have you seen Molecular Gastronomy sets? They are super fun, especially for a foodie who likes to play. There's a bunch of different sets and books so you could spend as much (or little) as you'd like. Here's a few links to get you started (I bought my husband the cocktail one). The Book Aroma set Cuisine set Cocktail set 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I'd do a "group" gift of something consumable. Bacon? :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) Or something for the cats or the dogs? Or gardening? New gardening gloves, trimmers, buckets, etc. Anne Edited December 18, 2015 by Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 A nice beeswax candle. It can be burned if she doesn't wish to keep it around. Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 for her - odd cooking equipment/tools. a digital scale, silicon tools, silicon mats/potholders, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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