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Old 12-17-2012, 03:13 PM #1
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Hi friends.

I need help w present ideas for SO's mother. She is hard to buy for. She is 87 and healthy and doesn't really need anything. She doesn't waste anything so she has accumulated enough money to live comfortably. She is practical.

She has enough soaps and creams and perfumes- unopened on and in her dresser. She has sheets unopened from the 70's. She has her own and her sister's good handbags and wallets. She doesn't like flowers- you have to take care of them.

Successes in the past have been Hanes pull on pants; sweatshirts to mix and match. A coffee substitute, Pero, after postum was off the market.

We do give her gift cards which is so odd as she has more money than both of us together. She worked hard for it- she came to this country as an Irish maid. We have also given to charity in her name. I would just like to have a few things for her to open.

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Does she have one of those microwaveable fabric bags of rice or corn? They are so comforting. Easy to make, too!

http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-microwave-heating-pad/
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Maybe a Nook or some other electronic tablet that she could read books on. You could get her a few different books to get her started and she could add what she wanted later.
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Oh, almost forgot. There are holders you can place on your lap that hold the electronic tablets so that your arms don't get tired. Here's an example........http://www.amazon.com/Lap-Log-Chilip.../dp/B006ZN1CA8
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Have you recorded her history? Sounds like she has a very interesting story.
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A kindle or a nook is a great idea. One of the reasons, I love my kindle is because, my glasses need replacing and you can make the print as big as you want.

My DD asked me what I want for gifts and I have no answers????
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Postum is BACK....here...

Also there are many other very nostalgic things at this link...some are pretty nifty IMO...

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/s...FcxAMgodCGAAGA

She may appreciate that you remembered the Postum and found it, too...that is part of the "gift".

Other sources, which may be less $$:
http://postum.com/where-to-find-postum/
less expensive on the website:
http://postum.com/how-to-order/
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