My mother-in-law is coming into town for the weekend. We still have yet to give her a 60th birthday present and her birthday was last month. I am having such a hard time coming up with something meaningful. She is not much of a spa person, so that doesn't work. She has a very restricted diet. We gave her coasters with pictures of the kids on them for the holidays, so I don't really want to get her anything grandkid related (unless it is really unique).
Any ideas? I would love to get her something while she is here. Thanks!
We went on a hot air balloon ride that was incredible and my grandfather did one for his 80th birthday and loved it.
For my moms 60th I designed a cool CD label with her picture and made her a music CD with songs she loves and/or songs that remind us of her. She still talks about it and LOVED it! It was PERFECT!
Take the easiest solution of all and get her a Visa or Mastercard gift card for the amount you can afford. Everyone wins--she can pick what she wants or needs and you have less stress trying to figure out what to get.
Books or a gift certificate to a book store.
My MIL always says "nothing" or "I just want you and the kids to be happy" when I ask what she wants. So this last birthday we gave her a gift certificate to a store we know she shops at. My mom had recently had surgery before her last birthday and was stuck in the house so we gave her an Amazon.com certificate so she could shop from home. They both enjoyed them.
Is there something she would really enjoy visiting? With or without kids. Maybe just a special day would work.
I saw an idea once where you write down 365 memories on slips of paper and place them in a cute jar, then she can pull one out everyday and have a little happy reflection....thinking of doing it for my Gramma but also placing small pictures in it too...if you need help enlist other family members to give you ideas/pics so it is not all on you! Have fun and good luck!
Maybe a personalized scrapbook? Or a wooden clock with her wedding picture engraved on it? www.stampworldonline.com has some really great ideas for personalized gifts.
Being 60 now I can tell you that she probably doesn't want any 'thing' that will clutter her life. Spending time with her, or even letting her have time with the kids without you (ie. let her baby sit) would probably be a hit. If there is some special thing in your area that she likes or doesn't have at home consider that as an option.
You could also ask her what she'd like, I always tell my kids that I'd like pictures - I prefer electronic so they only take space on the computer and I can print some off if I want copies out all of the time, that is also inexpensive for them since they can email them and not have to mail or print them.
Don't spend a lot of money but get creative and see what would be nice for you and her.
Get her one of these Bumble watches. They are great fun!!
