lexi Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) My husband's assistant has a birthday this week. He has no idea what to get her. Sigh. I don't know her super well so I'm feeling stumped. Things I know: she is in mid 20's and likes outdoor activities like jogging and biking. And that's about it. Other than, she's dating a local teacher. Gift ideas? If I knew her better I might have some ideas. But I just don't. What can he get her that would be a nice gift without being overly personal? She's a really wonderful assistant and very sweet so I feel awful I can't come up with anything. Edit: I should have specified...where she lives and works is a super small town. No mall. Very very few restaurants (other than McDonald's and Taco Bell). Very limited shops. We don't live in that town. My hubby just works there so I'm not familiar with shops in the area. And again. The options are so limited. That makes gift cards really hard. I could maybe find a bike shop there - if there is one. But she might go to another town to shop. And I'm not sure which one. Edited October 17, 2016 by lexi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Gift card to local outdoors store Gift card to restaurant Gift card to mall If you don't want to do a gift card, maybe a book about nearby outdoor adventures or a picnic basket for outings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Runner's World magazine subscription? The runners in my family enjoy it. Edited October 17, 2016 by Jaybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 I may need to tell my hubby to talk to some other co-workers who actually live in that town to find out where people like to eat and find out what nice shops are there. We don't do anything in that town at all so I feel clueless. My hubby eats and works on a campus. Then he commutes to our town which is 45 min away. So that's why I know nothing about that area. And I know she lives in that town near the campus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 My suggestion: an Amazon gift card. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 My suggestion: an Amazon gift card. Yes, this! Then she can get what she wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 My suggestion: an Amazon gift card. I agree. She can order anything she wants from Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Do you know if she has an Amazon prime account? Because if not, it sounds pretty expensive to qualify for free shipping ($49 for non books eek). Mostly I consider Amazon a safe gift. If she has a Kindle or uses Amazon streaming it can even be used for digital stuff so shipping would not be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Other ideas would be running socks (Balega and Smart Wool make great running socks) and a fleece headband if it's cold where you are. ETA: If it's very cold where you live, a fleece neck gaiter is also great for running (I'm a runner and I love my neck gaiters, running socks, and fleece headbands!) A nice scarf? Edited October 17, 2016 by Erica H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) I would go with a Hydroflask (insulated water bottle that is amazing!). You can make it a gift basket by adding in some trail bars. Or a Yetti, similar quality, but different style. Amazon gift card, or a local coffee shop card. Another gift basket idea....a variety of coffees, teas and biscotti type snacks. Maybe a high end chocolate bar, etc. Edited October 17, 2016 by Tap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 These are great ideas! I thought about Amazon as well. I was just hoping I could come up with something she would like. But I'm suddenly feeling old as I try to remember things I liked when I was youn and single. Wow. I'm so super fun now apparently. Ugh! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 You could get her a gift card or ecard to an outdoors-type store where you can order online, such as REI, Sierra Trading Post, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 A cute coin purse filled with cash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 A cute coin purse filled with cash. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Q-Bicycles-Zipper-Pouch/dp/B00BQF9IY2/ Blue Q's stuff is fun. And made from recycled materials. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Q-Bicycles-Zipper-Pouch/dp/B00BQF9IY2/ Blue Q's stuff is fun. And made from recycled materials. :) That's the style I was picturing...quirky vintage in recycled materials! Cool! I like the one you linked. It seems more pencil pouch sized which would be useful in lots of ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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