I have recently got back in contact with a friend i used to be close to in comprehensive school! we havent seen each other for 9 years and now she is coming over to see me tomorrow with my xmas prezzy! What would you suggest i get her? It would have to be something for her and her partner but nothing too expensive! Just a token gift! She doesnt drink alcohol and doesnt really like to eat chocolates! Im stumped! i am working til 5 tomorrow and she will be over at about 6 ish! I wont even have time to go into town!!
Please help...
2006-12-20 08:17:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I always buy a few "emergency gift" for situations in which someone unexpectedly gives me a gift. That way I can always have something on hand to give them in return. This sounds like just the occassion. Here are a few inexpensive things I keep around --- one of them might be a good idea for you:
1. Scented candles - I usually buy the small ohnes. You can three different scents for 3 dollars total and then put them in a gift bag
2. Christmas Ornaments - Any dollar store or craft store in your town will have inexpensive christmas ornaments for under $5. They usually look more expensive than they are and make great gifts
3. Gift certificates - Gift certificate books from movie theaters are great gifts -- for $10 you can buy someone a trip to the movies and then they can use it whenever they want
4. Potpourri - Any dollar store or retail store will have bags of scented potpourri for sale in nice clear bags with beautoful bows on them (usually $3 - $5) these make excellent gifts especially if you include a small basket or small glass bowl with it (usually another $5-$7)
5. Coasters - I find these tobe unique gifts because not many people give coasters as gifts -- Any Big Lots will have cool little coaster sets for under $10. Everyone I have ever given coaster sets has loved them. They have glass one, mosaic ones, and colored ones
6. Baked goods - You can always throw some cookies in the oven and put them in a nice chirstmas tin from the dollar store. They don't have to be homemade...you can always get the pre-made cookie dough that you stick in the over -- takes 12-15 minutes
7. Umbrellas - I live in a rainy climate so these are always good gifts. If you live in rainy climate this may be a good idea for you too--Those of us who live where it can start raining at anytime can never have too many umbrellas
Hope this helps!
2006-12-20 09:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by angihorn2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh god I HATE things like this, my friend a few years ago came over and dropped something off for me, though we hadn't seen each other for five months, and I hadn't got her anything! What a nightmare.
I think you should nip into tescos and get her a nice frame or something, flowers are a bit more birthday ish, and anything else be really hard to pick if you have just met up again.
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2006-12-20 08:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by CHARISMA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well a gift card is a great gift for anyone. like to a clothing store or something. with a nice lil friendship card and some flowers and girls love choc!!!!! maybe even a lil stuff animal (christmas kind) thats always good :)
2006-12-20 08:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by khester05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Michelle if you work your lunch time and get off early that might give you more time may help .Or get someone to shop for you good luck
2006-12-20 08:45:31 · answer #4 · answered by not a mused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift certificate to a nice restaurant in her area.
2006-12-20 08:39:12 · answer #5 · answered by sweetlaughter434 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make her a cd of all those cheesy songs u used 2 listen 2 2gether! cost nothin, just time n effort, then u can reminise on old times :)
2006-12-20 08:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by foz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about a poinsettia there are in most supermarkets at this time of year.
2006-12-20 08:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by maggy_dnks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people enjoy scented candles!! and that is a token I often buy for my couple friends!!
2006-12-20 08:53:09 · answer #8 · answered by lynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would get a special friendship card and put a couple of lottery tickets in.... one for her and one for her partner;/husband.... you could buy her a bunch of flowers from the supermarket as a little bonus
2006-12-20 08:21:38 · answer #9 · answered by confused 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Flowers or even a live plant.
2006-12-20 08:24:10 · answer #10 · answered by colorado_mechanic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋