I want to buy a little something for...
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Topic: I want to buy a little something for...
Posted By: busymum
Subject: I want to buy a little something for...
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 2:13pm
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...my housekeeper. She's going to be leaving us as of next week, after having worked here once a week since March. She's actually off to get some surgery done and then 8+ weeks recovery and she doesn't know what she wants to do after then. It will be abdo surgery and a tummy tuck.
I don't want to spend too much, we're in a change of jobs after all (and I do pay her for her time), but just something as a thank you. So, here's what I know about her: She's early 50's and about to become a grandma for the first time, x2 (twins due in March) She'll be getting a tummy tuck so maybe a voucher for clothes? Maybe something nice for surgery recovery, all I could think of was a book but I don't know what she likes to read. I also don't know when the surgery is booked for (last week she didn't have a date yet) so I don't want to get a magazine cause it might 'expire'. They are mortgage free, don't really 'need' anything in a financial sense They are about to do up their bathroom (plans etc already done). Her DH is a painter/decorator or something. Any ideas? -------------  |
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 2:16pm
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A book voucher would go down well if she likes books. Or a photo frame that has space for 2 pics in it so she can have the twins in one frame. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 2:45pm
| A Grandma's Brag Book photo album, and a card made by the kids! |
Posted By: Faraway
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 4:35pm
I like this idea. Something small but thoughtful. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Kellz wrote:Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 9:33pm
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How about some bio oil, I have some for my c/s scar. I put a few drops in the bath and it is wonderful, is only about $15 and will help with healing from the surgery, oh or arnica ------------- 
 
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 10:23pm
slightly OT but i would LOVE a tummy tuck  ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 10:39pm
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Me too Ann but only after I have my next 2 children I like the idea of the brag book or a photo frame. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 10:54pm
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A living gift; like a plant or something would be cool ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 11:06pm
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a beauty treatment like pedicure or manicure or facial. They are about $40 so Im not sure if thats too much ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 25 September 2007 at 6:55am
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Maybe a book/book voucher to help time go by while she's in recovery for 8 weeks. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 25 September 2007 at 9:14am
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I liked the clothing voucher idea - like a Farmers voucher or something? ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 25 September 2007 at 10:27am
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I like the brag book idea too, I'm getting my parents one each for christmas. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 25 September 2007 at 12:41pm
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I scored myself a cool double frame today, I thought that was a really cool idea. I might get a Farmer's voucher as well, if we get into town again, but otherwise this will do Thanks everyone! ------------- |