Sparkle Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 What should I buy for an Angel Tree gift for a 41 yo woman? Her card just said "anything". We also picked a 3 yo boy - he was easy to shop for :) Should I get her some bath & body stuff and maybe some chocolate, or just a gift card to Target or what? Help, I only have a couple of days left :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 That's great that you're doing this! I would love gettting the b&b items, but because my sister is allergic to some scented body products, I always hesitate to buy those for people I don't know well. How about fun socks? Hand towels for bath or kitchen? Inspirational or funny book? Desk or purse calendar? It's always so hard when you don't know much about the person, but really want to get something that will be enjoyed. Happy shopping! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Does is give a size? Sweater/coat, socks, robe, glvoes, hat. If no size Chelle's ideas are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 What should I buy for an Angel Tree gift for a 41 yo woman? Her card just said "anything". We also picked a 3 yo boy - he was easy to shop for :) Should I get her some bath & body stuff and maybe some chocolate, or just a gift card to Target or what? Help, I only have a couple of days left :eek: I'd vote for some chocolate and the Target gift card. That way there will be a treat for her, and she can use the gift card for something either practical or frivolous. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenan Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I would suggest some smelly things for her home. You know, candles or scented oils or something. Also LOVE the chocolate idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Having grown up pretty poor, I have to tell you--a lot of those frivolous things are really hard to enjoy if you're accepting charity. Now...I was on the kid end of things back then, so I could be wrong, but something like a gift card could help w/ an unspoken need--something too small or personal or specific to have listed. And the ability to go get what you need w/ a gift card is *really* nice in those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confuzzled Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 We've been Angel Tree recipients in the past and I can tell you that if anyone had given me a gift card I would have immediately gone out and spent it on the kids. I couldn't have used it for myself in a million years. For that reason, I would get something personal for her to go along with a gift card. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Gosh, I would be more inclined to buy her clothes or shoes or something she may NEED rather than the frivilous stuff. I have never been the gift recipient, but I have a family that I know well in my mind - and I can see the mom in my head right now. Her clothes are ratty, torn, and dirty. She shops at our church yardsales for her son...not ever for herself. If I were to give her a candle to burn, she would think it was nuts. She would want clothing for herself. To us, that seems so "necessity" but to her, that is something amazing because she doesn't have the means to buy nice clothes for herself and they are something she can use over and over and over. God bless your generosity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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