Lavenders_Blue Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 It's my mum's 70th birthday next month and my brothers and I would like to buy her a special present to celebrate her big birthday! When my dad was 70 three years ago we bought him a hot air balloon flight but mum would hate something like this - she much prefers terra firma. She also dislikes haircuts, beauty treatments and massages etc as she 'doesn't like people mauling her about' She is not particularly interested in fashion, although she likes to be well turned out, but is quite particular about what she wears so clothes or accessories would be tricky. Oh and she is not really into jewellery. Any ideas from you creative lot.. as I am on the verge of starting to tear my hair out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Well, I have just ordered one of these for somebody special http://www.qvcuk.com/ukqic/qvcapp.aspx/app.detail/params.item.758537 It's a personalised blanket/throw. You send off your images (hard copy or digital) and they pop them all onto the blanket for you. You can even send really old black and white ones - so nice for a memory blanket. They also do cushions aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmab Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 It was my dad's 70th and my mom's 60th in the same year so me and my sister clubbed together and sent them on a coach trip around christmas markets in germany, france and belgium. They aren't very experienced travellers so it was perfect as I dropped them off in our local town and they didn't have to worry about a thing, they got transported everywhere, had the day at the market then got picked up and taken back to the hotel. They loved it! I know it's not Christmas but they do other trips during the summer. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Oooh i'll be watching this thread as its my grandma's 80th this year so need to start thinking of ideas for a present and party ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 nintendo braintrainer. Got one for my mum's 70th and she was delighted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchens Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Tricky! How about a posh lunch and a theatre trip? An all expenses paid weekend away somewhere? It's my mum's 60th in April and I'm going to have all our family cini film transferred onto DVD. Amongst other things ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Brill suggestions so far! Thanks omleteers Please keep them coming though, as I will be having a chat with my brothers at the weekend to make a decision. The more suggestions we have, the more likelihood we might agree on something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 We did seventy presents for seventy years for my Dad's 70th. We bought things throughout the year to spread the cost and bought large present boxes when they were in the sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
