A good present

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I am seriously bad at buying presents for people; I usually go for something very expensive so that even if it’s crappy at least it’s expensive.

Now funny enough my good old ma’s birthday will be falling on the same day as mothers day, which means it has to be a 1337 present (Americans call them gifts?).

This is where I need help. Help Sarevok to find a great present(s) for his ma.

Not perfume, she has enough perfume.

 

When i really don't have a clue what to give, i usually give money. Always appreciated.

 

I can't give my ma money jesus!! Don't ever give money as a present my man, it sucks.

I was thinking Prada or Gucci handbag but I can't find them anywhere.

 

I bought my Mum a few hours at a health spa last year. She got a massage and a pedicure. Maybe a facial too (I can't remember).

Best thing about that present is that you can buy it again next year!

 

Why are they crap Blackthorn if it would give me an idea of what to buy that would be great. Anyway, health spa's or holidays are out of the question because ma is a busy women.

 

It was a health club place right in town and it only took a couple of hours. It wasn't a weekend out of town or anything. It was just like going to get a haircut.

 

She already goes to places like that anyway so it's no good.

 

'Ma' I bet your a Notherner like me! .

I got me ma a pair of really nice earings on her last b'day, she loved 'em! (or said she did :S).

Maybe just bloody ask her what she wants? Then she wont be dissapointed! ... or surprised for that matter :s.

 

Irish/Brummie

Well now I could ask her but ya know it would be "I don't want anything" and she would never tell me what she really wanted. I will find something surely.

 

LMAO btw at the guy who told him to give his ma money for her birthday!! ! Quality! I can see it now!

"Oh thank you darling! I'm overwhelmed" *as a tear leaks down her face*

Can't go far wrong with some jewellry mate. You got a big sis? Ask her to pick you summat out! Thats what I do!

 

Yep, jewels, roses, and a box of chocolade should put any woman on her knees right away.

But since she is your mother, just give her jewels.

 

Give her what I always give my mum for her birthday. A Hug! (but then, I am a cheap bastard )

 

Question is if you want your present to result in your mother loving you more, or just to make her happy, and not cry over that you gave her something that she did not want at all.

For example, we had a car that belonged more at the historical museum than a road. Now, this car had no manner of heating system, so the chairs were very cold. My mother complained about this, and I heard this. So, for christmas, I bought her a seat warmer. This, as you can guess, was well appreciated.

So the thing is, you have to listen to your mother sometimes. Something that she wishes for could be masked behind words.

Oh,

 

I bought my mum a home foot spa last year and some essential oils. Maybe since she's a busy woman she'd appreciate that?

 

I got my ma a TV last year, and I think I will follow up with a DVD player this year. Her birthday is on the 8th of March.

*Looks at calender*

Aww crap.

 

Make a crudely drawn card out of pasta, and say its the thought that counts.

 

Well, the best present I got my mum was on her 50th when I organised a surprise party which included friends from halfway across the country. All day she had suspicions about it but when she got home from work and no-one was there but me she let go of the idea. Then 5 minutes later everyone turned up at the door.

So I guess, maybe something like that if it can work. Or something along the lines of doing her house work for her if she usually does it, cook her dinner. Something like that.

 

Finally I bought her a Set of like skin cream and all that kind of stuff in a really nice case + a really nice jacket + another really nice jacket + some CD's. It cost me a **** load so I do hope she is pleased. This delivery on the jackets is cutting it somewhat thin, they have two postage days to get to me, I am getting worried, and since I just typed that I am getting a lot more worried because I just had a thought that maybe the Royal Mail service in the UK no longer post on Saturdays. Please someone tell me that’s not true. Anyway, thank you for your ideas.