gift ideas for FIL girlfriend

[Anonymous]

FIL has been dating the same woman for a couple of years. We've only met her twice so I don't know much about her. I've given her a scarf one year, and slippers last year. Any ideas for this year? She is late 70s, very energetic, was more of a career lady (so not into knitting or stereotypical grandmother activities). I have no idea what size she would be.

[Anonymous]

Spa GC?
Robe?

Ask FIL her likes and dislikes. He likely will be happy that you are thinking about her.

[Anonymous]

Gift certificate to nice restaurant

[Anonymous]

Fancy Tea
Candles

[Anonymous]

Ask him if she cooks. if so, fancy salts and EVOO.

[Anonymous]

Estee Lauder gift card

[Anonymous]

Chocolate.

[Anonymous]

You are sweet, OP. I bet she will be very happy that you thought of her.

I would ask the FIL. He may have some ideas. Other than that here are some ideas in a variety of price ranges:

- Perfume or cologne (ask the FIL what she wears) and lotion in the same fragrance
- Gift certificate to her salon for a manicure and pedicure
- Leather gloves (fur-lined are extra nice)
- Cashmere gloves & scarf
- Cashmere pashmina or wrap
- Subscription to a magazine or a bunch of magazines
- Tickets for 2 to a local production (opera, theatre, symphony, etc)
- Fruit basket or similar type gift basket from someplace like Harry & David or Zingermans or Wolfermans

Also, no one wants candles. Like, no one.

[Anonymous]

Speak for yourself - I adore candles, especially Jo Malone, Nest.

I also like electronic foot massager, cozy blanket or robe (like Barefoot Dreams), gift certificate to a local indie bookstore, hand cream like L’Occitane (nothing too scented), massage gift card, super soft pajamas or lounge set, higher end dessert (like Laduree), boxes of tea.

[Anonymous]

Speak for yourself again.
I have a doctorate degree and a career and I am also an expert knitter.
So there.

[Anonymous]

A throw blanket or a hat/glove combo.

She does not expect anything she actually likes from you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

She does not expect anything she actually likes from you.

Not OP. This made me laugh and I’m going to tell myself this repeatedly. I have anxiety around gift giving because I worry the person won’t like what I select, but I do think in the end this statement is true of most people and I can relax.