ProudGrandma Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 My daughter's birthday is coming....she just got married about 9 months ago (so they received LOTS of gifts recently) and they live in a tiny apartment, so she really doesn't need "just one more thing" to sit around...even her kitchen is nicely supplied. She likes to sew, but I don't...do I don't know what she might like. She is still in college, so gift card might be handy....but sort of boring....so...if you have any creative ideas, I am all ears. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vasha Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 a freezer meal or meals that she likes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Buy an experience? A sewing class (or embroidery or some such) or something way out there, like glass blowing? Painting? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Does she live local to you? If yes: Meals delivered during exam week Delivery of her favorite cookies for 22 weeks. If she lives elsewhere, a gift certificate to her favorite fabric store. Regards, Kareni 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 She doesn't live close to me... otherwise, the meal idea would be good. Fabric store idea might be good. They don't live close enough to a big city that would provide a class. But that's a great idea too. Thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Does she like shoes? My 22 yo loves shoes, and we just got her new tevas for her birthday. Also a snuggly Vera Bradley blanket. She also got a case for her AirPods that looks like a Gatorade bottle. And a Starbucks gift card. All of these were her requests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Some kind of date night for her and her husband? Movie gift card and a restaurant gift card? Gift card for an activity they'd like? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Gift card to her favorite restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Baseballandhockey said: Some kind of date night for her and her husband? Movie gift card and a restaurant gift card? Gift card for an activity they'd like? Depending on your budget, this or a weekend getaway for them or membership to a museum or concert or theatre series they might enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Tickets to a concert, play, amusement park, or "tourist" experience of some sort. For a tourist experience example, about an hour from where I live, there is a historic train ride from a small village/town (pop less than 1,000) that goes about 40 minutes out to a ghost town. They have themed rides like a murder mystery or the train gets "robbed" and they serve a BBQ'd dinner in the old church before returning to the small village. Depending on the theme of the ride, they narrate different historical facts about the area and the rail line. You might be able to find something like that near where she lives. Not necessarily a train, but a fun touristy type of experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 At that age, college and right after a marriage…. I would give cash. My standard bday for the older kids is 75-100. With the cost of everything being so high, I would go high if you can afford it. She can use it for a date night, sewing, decor…. Whatever. Or just a bunch of tiny splurges like Starbucks and study snacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickiMNE Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I've given one adult daughter a 3 month subscription to a coffee service (Trade coffee) and to another a 3-month tea service (Atlas Tea Service). Both were extremely well-received; enough so that I've gifted them more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Gift cards are boring but very helpful and fun for the receiver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 28 minutes ago, Janeway said: Gift cards are boring but very helpful and fun for the receiver. I agree. I like to come up with thoughtful gifts but the young adult women in my life definitely prefer gift cards unless they ask for something specifically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 What type of sewing does she enjoy doing? Clothing? Household items? Quilting? Is this something she is experienced in or something she is just beginning to explore? That would guide what would make a nice sewing-related gift. What is she majoring in? If she is getting close to graduating, something career related may be nice. While she is not in a major metropolitan area, many college towns will have a number of community education classes or events such as concerts or plays sponsored by the university that tickets to could be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) Spoonful of Comfort does fun gifts. We just sent my mother in law the Italian Wedding Soup gift basket. Every time we've sent this, people are over the moon excited. Or a subscription to Snack Crate would be fun if they like snacky things - every month is a different country! Edited September 5, 2022 by AmandaVT 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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