2006-10-01 07:28:37 · 29 answers · asked by Numptyhead 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
treat you and your mom and maybe one of her closest friends to a day (or a weekend) at a health spa they can serve her champagne while she has a massage or pedicure etc I'm sure you get the picture I'm 43 and my kids had best do something like that for me
2006-10-01 07:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by no nonsence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kind of late, but it might still work -------- why not try to reach 50 of her friends, relatives, neighbors, important people, and ask them to write a note, a card - a few sentences, of how they appreciate the role she's played in their lives. Combine them all in a very fancy box, include a new address book, some stationery, a nice pen and wrap it up with a really fancy bow (fabric ribbon, like from a florist). It would be a very lovely present, because it shows that although she might be feeling old (believe me, i'm near her age, and I'm feeling it) - look at all the people who find her important to them! Include nieces, nephews, even the mail man -- people your mum encounters in everyday life. the preacher, the grocer, etc. and of course, those who are more close, near & dear. You're validating her purpose and giving her a gift that keeps her connected as she enters the next stage of her life.
If you can, put together a scrap book -- perhaps these people might have a photo that is special to them - of your mum and them, that you could quickly color xerox. If money is a concern, then xerox them in black and white on paper in your mum's favorite color. Stick them in 3 ring binder, or a photo album.
Your mum is lucky to have you as her kid - and i hope she has a grand b-day! good luck!
2006-10-01 14:37:53 · answer #2 · answered by amuse4you 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Throw a cowbot themed party, my g/f's mum had her 50th last year and thats what we did. just get some cowboy songs and a few bails of hay and get every1 to come in stetsons or dungerees and that's the makin for a brilliant themed party. You're bound to play steps '5,6,7,8' at least once in the night and all the salloon dressed girls will be up doing their line-dance! fun for all ages. plus, get a game of horse-shoe tossing going, that was a big attraction at the one I hosted!
2006-10-01 14:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Proinsias 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess that depends on how much you are able to spend.
You could get her an open ticket for a 'Facial' treatment at a local beauty salon - they have an array of prices depending on the treatment. This is pure indulgence and I would opt for this myself (and I am just a little older than your mother).
Most women like jewellery so that would be a good option.
A newspaper, video or DVD about the year she was born would be good.
2006-10-01 14:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by peewit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy her something nice Jewelry or something + make her a hamper here are a few ideas of what to put in it
Blue rinse
denture cream
stena stair lift brochure
American tan tights
tartan old lady slippers
Hair net
curlers with pins
plastic rain hat
pension book cover
magnifying glass
Put them all in a pretty big box and wrap each item in tissue paper
I did this for my Mum she screamed with laughter. It was good fun.
2006-10-01 14:48:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Throw her a suprise bday party and invite as much people as you can find that know/knew her. Even childhood friends. Then have everyone bring pictures of her and/or them together. The pictures will be a big hit because chances are she has never seen those pictures before, since they were from someone elses camera. Maybe do it a couple days before so she wont suspect anything. Have Fun!
2006-10-01 14:32:06 · answer #6 · answered by sandee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surprise party is the one!!
My mum is 50 in 2 yrs time, this is what I'm gonna do for her....Invite all your relatives and old friend etc......I would also pay for a bit of a make-over/pamper day....hairdresser, new outfit and then say you are going out for a few drinks and then go to the party......Ta - Dah.......This will make her feel really special and a family picture to top it off!!
2006-10-02 07:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by EMA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For my mums 50th i bought her a photo session sitting for all the family, so she had a memory of the day, followed by nice meal in a posh restaurant. She thoroughly enjoyed it!
2006-10-01 14:32:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On my Mums 60th we organised a meal for her at her favourite restaurant, but she didnt know that we had invited all her brothers & sisters, we also found out she had been wanting a new TV so we got her one + video recorder + DVD player & most importantly the biggest box of chocolates we could find
2006-10-01 15:52:26 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Something pretty and/or luxurious. Satin nightgown, Coach handbag, cashmere sweater, etc.
Or--a gift certificate to a spa for some beauty treatments. Facial, Manicure, Pedicure, Massage, etc.
2006-10-01 14:31:56 · answer #10 · answered by catherine02116 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋