Need help on presents for family. Help greatly appreciated!

sdowling04

Ok so I've to buy presents for both my parents, three sisters, one grandmother and my aunt. I work in argos so I get a discount there so that handy to state. Ideally id like to spend 20-30 euro on everyone if thats possible.

I think I have my mother sorted by getting her a foot spa because she's a nurse and works long hours. Dont know how long she will use it but I think its alright. http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4416793/Trail/searchtext%3ESHOLL.htm

Honestly cant think of much for my father tbh He's really into his greyhound training so I was thinking along that line

Ive three sisters (lucky me ) A nurse 27, one studying fashion design 18 and one who is huge into horse racing and currently works with a well known trainer. Again I'm unsure on gifts. Was gonna get the nurse this and another item along that line http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/2458375.htm but its out of stock where I work but I can drive another argos.

I think I've the grandmother sorted by getting her a good photo of our family in a nice frame. The aunt spoils the hell out of me and I dont mind spending extra on her. She has four young(including triplets) kids so is always up to her eyes in work and Id like to get her something good.

Thanks in advance for the help

braddun

the picture is a bad idea,foot spa is another bad idea,i would see what are big sellers in argos and buy those

women like make up,handbags,shoes,clothes,money,what hobbies do they have

lollsangel

braddun wrote: »

the picture is a bad idea,foot spa is another bad idea,i would see what are big sellers in argos and buy those

women like make up,handbags,shoes,clothes,money,what hobbies do they have

Actually foot spa is a quite thoughtful idea, I would consider makeup, and clothes quote personal things to buy myself....

Posy

I like the footspa idea, personally. I think it's thoughtful since she is on her feet a lot.

braddun wrote: »

women like make up,handbags,shoes,clothes,money,what hobbies do they have

I don't! :pac:
I agree with lollsangel- make up would be hard to buy for someone else, unless you know the exact brand/colour they use already.

You can get a racing post diary in the Calendar Shops for about a tenner, if you want something small for the horse/greyhound racing fans!

greasepalm

my mother used to make her own christmas cakes from a family recipe and give as presents and they were well received,home made baking is taking off looking at my local shop is producing,breads,cakes,sweets,tarts etc.

ok their into dogs and horses,are they well wrapped up outdoors in the baltic weather?
something to ponder on.

In Lonesome Dove

Don't be listening to that nonsense above - the framed family photo for your grandmother is a lovely idea.

The foot spa is another great one. I spend long hours myself on my feet and I would love to soak my feet in a foot spa. The closest thing I have is a basin but I don't even have time for that.

I'll see if I can wreck my brains out for you for a bit for ideas for your sisters.

sdowling04

Thanks for the ideas everyone! Very helpful Might go along the lines of gift vouchers to river island for the sisters as they shop there quit a bit. Got one of them a voucher last year and id say it was used in no time.

sdowling04

In Lonesome Dove wrote: »

Don't be listening to that nonsense above - the framed family photo for your grandmother is a lovely idea.

The foot spa is another great one. I spend long hours myself on my feet and I would love to soak my feet in a foot spa. The closest thing I have is a basin but I don't even have time for that.

I'll see if I can wreck my brains out for you for a bit for ideas for your sisters.

Ya thought it was a good idea alright. She works 12hr days most of the time so it would be used once in a while anyway I think. Just remembered she's also into her bath minerals so could get her a gift basket of them.

Posy

A nice expensive(ish) pair of gloves for your sister if she's out in all weathers?