lillybettybabs Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 My great Aunt is 90 at the end of the month and is having a party to celebrate. I have no idea what to get her,She likes her garden but has a gardener to do it. She is strong for her age and not pink and fluffy (if that makes sense). Any ideas greatly received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Presents that I've got my nan more recently who is in her later 80's include... A digital radio An electric blanket A trip to a birds of prey centre Garden centre visit and plants Tv sports Channel subscription Visits to the hair salon Gosh, you have to be creative after 80+ years of birthday and Christmas presents!!!! we always struggle All the best of luck present hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Maybe something to put in her garden? An ornament or bird feeder? Erm, what other ideas? This is tough! A framed family photo, or a nice frame to put a photo of a group shot of the people that come to her party in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 As she loves her garden a bird/butterfly feeder, ladybird/hedgehog house would be lovely. I have also seen book rests that you can prop up on your lap which are great for those with more limited mobbility (can look up a reference if of interest?!) Possibly a food hamper? How about a magazine subscription? Good luck - let us know what you decide!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I've been buying DVD giftcards for birthdays ending in zero - you get a card showing photos etc. from the year of their birth and a dvd with all sorts of clips and news items. I bought mine from Amazon......but haven't bought one for anyone older than 80 yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 What about a nice seat for the garden so she can sit and enjoy the garden. Digital photo frame with family photos on it? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 It's really hard, She isn't a poor pensioner which makes it harder (if you know what i mean) My mums side are a bit well-to-do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hhhhmmmm, tricky. Perhaps a fountain for the garden instead of a bird bath then. How about a day at the races, a classical concert, spa treat or manicure or something like that? I suppose if she has the cash to get what she wants or needs, the gift of time & a day out would be something she was less likely to have. For my great aunts 90th a few months ago, her daughter organised a big family Sunday lunch in an expensive hotel (we didn't have to pay!). She didn't want gifts but I got her some different types of fancy tea all nicely wrapped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 older people are often difficult (they've acquired what they want), and well-off older people even more so! Could you make the cake for the party? Give her an IOU for a day where you'll take her out somewhere she'd like? Or to an event such as a show? - i took my aged mum to see Ken Dodd - i thought it was tortuous, but she loved it! One of the most well received presents I ever bought anyone was an MP3 player for an elderly uncle in hospital - preloaded with gilbert and sullivan (his favourite) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 The IOU for a day out is a good idea and one i use My Gran at 86 has everything she wants/needs but really values me spending time with her. I always give her a homemade voucher for a day out with lunch for her birthday and christmas present. Infact, that reminds me she hasn't cashed in her birthday one yet, must arrange something with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I got my Mum a Radley handbag for her 90th, there are so many different designs to suit different people. This year I got her a folding walking stick with a poppy design and a cheap Union Jack cushion from Asda for her outdoor seat - she was more thrilled with the cushion than the (much more expensive) walking stick . A sundial for the garden could be another idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thanks guys, some things to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I know of a dear lady ( god rest her soul), who on her 90th birthday received a lovely present. Her family gave her a diary with photos of the family in it & of her as a child & throughout the years. This lady used a diary every day - as she sometimes forgot a few little things, she found it useful to write stuff down. It was a really nice present. She also got given a digital photo frame loaded with photos of the family - mainly her great & great great grandchildren - of whom she was very proud of. This lady also liked her ipod & her leopard print shoes & bright nail polish. I loved her! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Oh I forgot - she was also taken for Afternoon tea at a stately home for a present! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 What about a decent camera to take pics of her plants and start a (maybe) new hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
