Quick gift ideas

fhicat · Jun 4, 2015

One of my colleagues is moving out of state and I'd like to get her a going away present. She's recently had a baby so I'm thinking something along that line. I'd also prefer something not so conspicuous (so no baby cribs or giant teddy bears

). Any good gift ideas I can use?

MoochNNoodles · Jun 4, 2015

Every parent of small children needs a Dust Buster. And wine. I'm not sure what a co-worker would think of getting a dust buster though. So maybe a bottle of wine? Or a gift card to a restaurant thats in her new location? That would be helpful to have when you are settling in, need groceries and are likely too tired to want to cook.

Columbine · Jun 5, 2015

Charm bracelet or living locket with a baby theme? (Sorry...jewellery is always my go to gift as I have boxes full of the stuff I've made :lol3: ). A suncatcher could be nice - a baby would probably love watching the rainbows they throw on the walls.

catladyvettech · Jun 5, 2015

How about something to treat her and give her a break from baby? Like a spa certificate for a massage or a mani/pedi?

AbbysMom · Jun 8, 2015

So what did you decide to go with?

fhicat · Jun 11, 2015

AbbysMom said:
So what did you decide to go with?

I pooled money with two other people and let the third person pick something out for her.

Person #3 is a part-time artist, so the gift was a coffee maker and the words "Best Mom", very prettily decorated, painted on its side.

Columbine · Jun 11, 2015

Great plan

I bet she loved it. Coffee is always necessary :lol3:

fhicat · Jun 11, 2015

Columbine said:
Great plan

I bet she loved it. Coffee is always necessary

I must be the only one who doesn't drink coffee.

Columbine · Jun 11, 2015

:lol3: I don't drink it much now (can't stomach very much of it anymore), but I swear that I lived on the stuff when I was younger!

betsygee · Jun 11, 2015

FhiCat said:
AbbysMom said:

So what did you decide to go with?

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I pooled money with two other people and let the third person pick something out for her.

Person #3 is a part-time artist, so the gift was a coffee maker and the words "Best Mom", very prettily decorated, painted on its side.

Nice gift!

FhiCat said:
Columbine said:

Great plan

I bet she loved it. Coffee is always necessary

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I must be the only one who doesn't drink coffee.

Yes, I think that's true.

nebula · Jun 13, 2015

I don't drink coffee either.. cocoa or tea. Or cider.

nansiludie · Jun 13, 2015

No coffee here either, only iced tea in summer or hot chocolate in winter.

nansiludie · Jun 13, 2015

How about a nice wooden chopping block and pretty kitchen towels? I think they might come in handy. I prefer to not receive a giftcard unless its specifically for the cats, as I think its a gift that is chosen when one gives up and couldn't figure out what to get.

Winchester · Jun 14, 2015

FhiCat said:
I pooled money with two other people and let the third person pick something out for her.

Person #3 is a part-time artist, so the gift was a coffee maker and the words "Best Mom", very prettily decorated, painted on its side.

What a nice gift!

stewball · Jun 14, 2015

MoochNNoodles said:
Every parent of small children needs a Dust Buster. And wine. I'm not sure what a co-worker would think of getting a dust buster though. So maybe a bottle of wine? Or a gift card to a restaurant thats in her new location? That would be helpful to have when you are settling in, need groceries and are likely too tired to want to cook. :nod:

what's a dust buster?

stewball · Jun 14, 2015

FhiCat said:
I must be the only one who doesn't drink coffee.

Don't worry. You're not alone. I rarely drink it and not at all in the summer.

stewball · Jun 14, 2015

Nebula said:
I don't drink coffee either.. cocoa or tea. Or cider.

What do you drink? My favourite tipple is oorange juice or soda water.

MoochNNoodles · Jun 16, 2015

My coffee consumption increased with the arrival of each child.

That's a nice present!

Stewball said:
what's a dust buster?

A small, handheld vacuum that's good for picking up things like bits of dry cereal, crumbs, small paper pieces, dust, etc.

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