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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mother is the Queen of practical gifts, and two of her best have been a really good travel toothbrush holder (just plastic, but more attractive and well-made than most), a pottery colander in a small size that’s perfect for one container of berries, and a pretty drawstring bag that had all the essentials for mending (small foldable scissors, felt piece with 5 or 8 needles, thimble, and maybe a dozen extra-small spools of thread). The key was that they’re genuinely useful and were much nicer versions than a person would generally buy for themselves.

Things that came up on here that I can second based on experience: tool kit with basic tools (got a very cheap version at age 18, used it for all my young adulthood, and still use it now when I’m lazy because it’s easier than digging out our better tools) and very good metal scissors (I use a pair that I stole from my mom in 1989, think she bought it in the 70s).

My biggest successes as a giver:

“Swedish dishcloths” — $10-20 for a set, reusable and easy to wash, come in cute patterns or more simple colors, the thicker more expensive ones are best

Nice, heavy wooden cutting board from an Etsy seller

Key hooks to hang near the front door — either a fancy/elegant/modern one (which can be hard to find) or something adorable like the squirrels my mother hangs by her door

Cleaning materials from Thrive Market — it’s a membership model store, but you can quit after a trial month, last I knew they had a great duster with a washable cloth, nice super-thick dish towels, and attractive glass spray bottles that you can use to hold DIY or dilute-your-own spray cleaners

Marvis toothpaste, a fun luxury if they like strong mint (ideally with a cool-looking toothbrush if I can find one)

If you know them well enough to know they have a cheap version of something practical they use often, find a fancier/better-made version. The key is knowing it’s something they already use.

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That’s all junk and stuff I would trash.  I think you should get something like a nice set of crystal salt/pepper shakers or a pretty vase for flowers.  [/quote]

You sound like a peach.  Nothing PP mentioned was “junk” - seriously, you would trash Swedish dishcloths?  What will your maid use to clean the dishes?

And salt/pepper shakers and vases are practically the definition of useless clutter.  [/quote]

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