Seniors, What kinds of gifts do you like getting?

Since you mentioned winter. How about something warm she can use.

-Warm PJ's

-Heating Blanket

-Leather Gloves

-Nice warm winter hat

-Flameless Candles

-Nice binoculars to watch the birds with

-A nights paid Limosuine ride to anywhere she wants to go (within miles of her home) A lot of eldery do not like to drive at night. My parents are not night drivers.

I think the idea that a gift has to be secret is not sensible anymore. Now you can just ask her if she has thought of any books she would like you to take her to get on her birthday & what would be her favorite place to have dinner or ask if she has any good shows she should rather go see.

You could then say that there are so many ideas you have about things you want to get for her but you want know what would be the best one to get for her or do with her on this birthday coming up.

Why buy chocolats if she wants the beauty of flowers & feels like staying off of caffeine right now?

Why buy her a subscription to a magazine when she really wants to dive into a good book & know the exact one she wants.

I think we are living in a time of consciousness & this would be a really conscious way to celebrate her. Let her tell you what her soul is craving.

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At my age, 75, I'm more interested in getting rid of things than getting things.

My choice for a gift is to have someone do something for me that I no longer can do for myself. You gave your mom a wonderful gift, when you helped her move to a new place. I would ask her if there is anything else you could do for her.

Other than that, I'd repeat what others here have said. A family outing or a vacation. A cruise. A show. A massage. I love books.

Desert of the month? I always thought that would be fun. If she makes something a gift card to the store that sells supplies?

Maybe a limo ride to a concert? So they wouldn't have to drive?

My mom loved word findpuzzles., I got her a subscription to a little magezine that had puzzles.

Maybe a certificate that says you'll come and go with her to something? Shopping for a day, or a concert. . .

I always have money for grandchildren, everyone but me. I'd love to go to a gift store, or quilt store or craft store and have someone buy something for me, instead of the other way around.

I used to try to buy my father gifts. He declined them and always gave them back!! I really felt I owed him, for all he'd done for me.

He explained several times, in simple declarative sentences, using words of one or two syllables, but it didn't soak in.

Now I'm in the same situation. I don't need anything else. It's time to start getting rid of "stuff". If I want something I will buy it. Probably, already HAVE bought it. No gift is going to make any difference in my life style. I appreciate the thought, but I'd be happier if people would spend their money on themselves, than on me!!

If you want to give your Mom something, just give her a hand with the house work, or accompany her to the store. It will mean a helluva lot more than "gifts".

I am 70 my favorite thing is my e reader then i would like gift certificates to Amazon so I can buy some of the books that are not free. I have a kindle

I like scented soap. Embroidered handkerchiefs, bed sitting pillows, quilts, comforters, warm blankets.

A day trip somewhere would be wonderful with a stop for lunch, a scenic drive, an afternoon at a botanical garden, farmer's market, visit an art or cultural fair, museum, historical area...whatever is in the area. Bring a camera and take photos, have a couple of the best ones enlarged and framed for her to remember.

For my 60th birthday, my family gave me tickets for a holiday in Spain. It was only as the day approached that it was planned to be a family holiday - they had booked a house big enough for all of us, arranged flights, hire cars etc. It was wonderful. It had been more than 20 years since we all went on holidays together, and brought back memories of when they were children - only now they have children of their own.

As your mom likes outings, find something special for her. It could be combined with gardening, cookery, art or any other particular interests she has. My sister brought another sister to visit historic houses and gardens as a birthday treat. That, with a special meal out, was a great day for them.

I like someone to take me out to lunch, or to cook a meal here for me.

Since we all have individual tastes, wants and needs, I can't speak for your mother. But almost

all women like a flowering plant. If she still can garden, she might like one that she can plant

now, that would withstand the winter, So many things do freeze and die though. So maybe

there is a window sill plant she might like. That she can keep inside. Violets do well in direct

sun, with partial shade during the day. A collection of bath products to smell nice, in a scent

you know she'd like. Powders, and lotions and creams and a good soap that is scented and

won't 'melt' fast in the soap dish on her sink. Peach is very soothing to smell, for instance.

For both of your parents, a full set of towells in a color to match her bathroom. Make sure

they are 100% cotton and are densely made for good quality.