 As a woman aged sixty plus what is my perfect birthday or Christmas gift?
All of us are very different individuals and, what someone feels is the ideal gift, may fill someone else with loathing. I suppose some of this will depend on:-
In general it is best to steer well clear of any gifts that are really household items, such as cleaners and washing machines, as these are neither personal nor appropriate for any birthday, let alone a special one. However, I suppose if the birthday girl is really struggling, and in financial meltdown, a large household gift may be appreciated. Overall though, if you can make the gift very personal and something that you know they have always wanted, you will be on to a winner. Something luxurious such as an extra special perfume may go down a treat. Finally how about arranging for a spray of her favourite flowers to be sent every week of the coming year? Now that will surely bring some sunshine into her life and help make her year a truly special one. Some more ideas https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/gifts/shop-by-recipient/for-her http://www.prezzybox.com/60th-birthday-gifts-for-her.aspx
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Baby's first Christmas
Do you have a baby in your family? If so will this Christmas be its first? If the answer is yes you may want to buy an extra special gift but what is on offer? Depending when during the year the baby was born it could be that there will seemingly be nothing suitable. A tiny baby will not be able to play yet or take much notice. It could be that the baby shower provided more than enough items to last a lifetime. Get imaginative or creative in order to make the first Christmas gifts something to remember. Something to keep and treasure Consider the gift carefully. It may be that you want to give an item which can be treasured in the future. A potential antique or maybe one that already is. It could be a Victorian silver photo frame, a piece of jewelry or an antique rocking horse. You will have plenty of time for large gifts though. This first year something small but special, like baby, could be perfect. Something for the future? If baby is up to its nose in gifts how about one that is practical? No not a set of pans! How about making an investment on baby's behalf? In the UK you can buy premium bonds. They do not make a great deal of interest, in fact they don't make any, but the money is safe. Each month a random draw picks a winner and so in theory even the smallest number of premium bonds could win a £1,000,000. The bonds can be cashed in for face value which might be useful when the child is older. Opening a bank account for baby, with even only a small sum of money could proof to be prudent. Each year at birthdays and Christmas money gifts could be added building a nice little nest egg for the future. These days you will have to be careful which bank you choose. With nose-diving economies and banking scandals not all are safe. Family Heirlooms A family heirloom could be an item that already has a long family history or a future treasure. It could be: • Granddad’s old teddy bear • Grandma's first doll • A trinket box • An item which has been handed down through the generations • A piece of jewellery • Great Granddad’s medals Cuddly toys Soft, cuddly toys are usually a safe bet. The problem is the rest of the family may think so too. You can still be creative though; how about a handmade soft toy for baby's first Christmas. There is still to make one. You can sew in some love. The good thing is that you can ensure that the toy or toys are extremely safe. No matter how careful you are when you shop you can never be 100% sure of health and safety standards, can you? Whether you are going to make or buy a soft toy try to be imaginative. A child will soon have a cupboard full of soft toys but there will only be one special one; one that grabs the child's heart and is taken here, there and everywhere. Traditionally it will be pink for a girl and blue for a boy but why not break with tradition Genealogy Researching, documenting and collating your family tree can be interesting. It can be fun and it may be hard work. You can buy parchment type scrolls which you then complete with your family tree details. This could be fully or partially completed, framed or not. It could hang in baby's bedroom to be completed in time. Personalised gifts Gifts that are personalised with the words "Baby's first Christmas"" come in many shapes and sizes. Bibs, Christmas Tree baubles, little outfits, soft toys, teddy bears and more.Some will be tacky, others fun, and others classy. As they say "you earns your money you makes your choice" One essential ingredient in Baby's Fist Christmas gifts will be love. Put the right amount of love and thought into your gift and it cannot fail. Note: Gift suggestions would also work for Baby's first birthday  'Tis the day before Christmas
'Tis the day before Christmas and all through the house everyone is stirring even a mouse. The kids are at it, screaming and more carol singers sing out then knock on the door. The phone joins in springing to life Husband’s still shopping it’s a message for wife. There are no turkeys anywhere to be found he is trawling the shops going round and around. Mum goes back, to yet more chores, as the kids race round slamming the doors. The day continues going from bad to worse, Christmas or not out slips a curse. But in due course the kids go to bed, sleep is evasive, Santa fills a child's head The adults now have to creep up and down, helping Santa leave gifts, without one small frown. Finally they too go to their bed straight to sleep, the sleep of the dead. Two hours later, or so it seems, the kids are awake, they can hear from their screams. “Look what he’s brought me”, shout Kerry and Pete, whilst poor Mum and Dad, simply wish for more sleep.  'Tis Christmas Day now Both far and near Yet in so many places there will be little cheer. Spare a thought then for others this day Those with no smile, no joy coming their way. The sad and the lonely, the sick and the poor those fighting in countries war torn and more. If you are enjoying a Christmas more blessed is it because you are lucky and you live in the West? For all of our troubles, and all of our strife, most of us live a reasonable life. Some may fare better, such is the way, but none should have nothing this Christmas Day. Look in your heart and share what you can. I bet you are stuffed having eaten all but the pan. But Christmas is more than gifts and pure greed it is about helping others especially those in need. Even giving a little can do so much good and happiness is catching unless your heart is wood. |
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