It is my Husbands grans birthday in 1 week, and I would love to get her something really lovely. What do you get someone who has been around so long and has ammased everything they could ever need???
2006-10-20 01:51:40 · 47 answers · asked by debkwalker77 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
i think the same rules apply whatever the age
give something that suits that person.
it truly is the thought that counts - so something really small and personal would be perfect
2006-10-20 01:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ruthie Baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best gift to get her is your time. People are always so busy these days, and rightfully so, but it's not fair to the older folks. Spend time with her - take her out if she's able, or go and sit with her and play cards, just talk to her, that sort of thing. Remind her about funny things that happened, etc. If you don't live near her, give her a long phone call. And at 90, she probably doesn't want anything material, but how about a little package of various items she may have a hard time getting if she has a hard time getting out? Such as a pack of stamps, some stationary, a package of various cards such as bd cards, thank you cards, that sort of thing. Some hand lotion, nice smelling soap, that sort of thing. Also, at that age, it's hard to entertain, so when people come over to see her, she'd probably love to be able to give them something such as cookies, etc - how about a gift basket of dry food that can be kept for entertaining? Whatever the case, spend some time with her - that's what she really wants. She's had 90 years of bathrobes, sweaters, gloves - the only thing she wants now is more time with you and your husband.
2006-10-20 06:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd get her a male stripper, not necessarily an 'all the way' one but just some eye candy for her to look at and remember all the times she had in them 90 years. Get him to be respectable and maybe give her a card or some flowers as part of routine, and also give her a disposable camera before hand just so if she wants to she can capture a few 'moments' to look back on herself. It would make her feel young again if nothing else and if she had a few friends over am sure they would talk about it for days after about how they missed their men during the war etc etc. This ain't suppose to be a smart answer i really think she'd like it.
2006-10-20 02:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by Steve R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am of the firm opinion that the most important gift you can give anyone, especially the elderly, is YOUR TIME. I don't know her situation; i.e., is she living alone, in a nursing home, with family? Every woman loves flowers, no matter what the age. But do more. If she's able, take her to dinner. Do you know what she likes to do or what she enjoys? If she lives alone, she's not able to do much in her house.... Think along these lines. I think you'll make her very happy.
2006-10-20 02:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by Blondie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something frivolous i suppose! It was my mums 90th this year and she can afford anything she wants. She had just bought a new wardrobe (not clothes i mean an actual wood wardrobe!) so i bought her some sumptous baby blue satin padded hangers.
Hope your husband's gran has a wonderful 90th. It is a privilege to be at a party for someone of that age.
2006-10-20 03:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by Caroline 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought my 84 year old mother in law a beautiful expensive scarf and a pair of leather gloves.
She got a few presents that she really liked. One of these was a knee blanket. Also, she watches a lot of tv but feels uncomfortable with swearing and sex. So I've bought her dvd's and videos that I think she'll like. (Make sure she knows how to work them.)
My mother in law suffers from backache and I bought her an electric heated pad to replace her hotwater bottle.
Anyway, those are my ideas. Oh yes, I tracked down my old neighbours favourite perfume that she wore when she was young and bought that for her. Took me months. I can't say she appreciated the effort, though.
2006-10-20 01:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something they can use immediately, like a new pair of slippers or some nice body cream and powder (the old folks still love powder) My fiance's gran turned 93 this year and we bought her lavender cream, talc and body wash. She loved it - thanked us about 4 times as she forgot that she had- but loved it none the less.
2006-10-20 01:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by cyber chick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know what you do and this has always been my plan if this situation ever arose, but its honestly the truth, I would get her a journal and inscribe on the inside, I hope your share your knowledge with the world, man people crack on old people but they always know whats going on. They have seen so much in their life. Their stories and their knowledge may seem kind of drab to you but put it in a journal or a book and its like a best selling novel. TRY IT.
2006-10-20 01:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by bibby6914 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have found that 90 year olds enjoy company more than anything. Give her more of your time. Something like a holiday with you and your husband. A holiday away from the routine of life.
2006-10-20 02:01:38 · answer #9 · answered by John T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At that age gifts that come from the heart are best. One idea is to get a calander made at a photo shop with all her grand kids and family in it. This way she can enjoy the gift all year round.
2006-10-20 02:13:00 · answer #10 · answered by lynx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HERE ARE SEVERAL IDEAS:
Buy/get her something "sentimental" dealing with her husband or her wedding that she could cherish. Maybe a cross with the names of her children and husband inscribed.
Take a picture of her favorite place and get it blown-up and framed. Frame it well.
Have a romance novel written especially for her with her husband as the hero/lover and all her family as other characters. Go here for that:
http://www.bookbyyou.com/romance/default.asp?id=gift_grandma-yahoo&source=yahoo
or try these handy links:
http://www.seniorstore.com/
http://mothersday.collectiblestoday.com
http://www.wellhaven.com/
Good luck!
2006-10-20 02:17:02 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋