SkydiveStMarys 0 #1 November 28, 2007 I go thru this every year. My parents are elderly. They have everything they could possibly use or want. I usually send my parents a nice flower arrangement for the major holidays and some really good chocolates too (Mom likes the flowers, dad loves the chocolate). But I feel like I want to change the gift this year, but to what I have no clue. I guess if I don't find anything better it will be flowers and chocolates YET again. Any ideas?? BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #2 November 28, 2007 A nice robe A nice blanket A ruffed lemur Stationary A picture of Mr. Rogers A Glock 9mm pistol A beer Two cans of spam.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypapa 0 #3 November 28, 2007 I have an idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #4 November 28, 2007 And the idea would beeee........Bobbi A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #5 November 28, 2007 I'm not sure how "elderly" your parents are, or how mobile they might be, but as my mother is getting older she's starting to appreciate more things like tickets to the theater (nothing to clean or store!), or gift certificates to a special restaurant. If you can make an event or activity that some of their friends can be a part of (even just a lunch out), that's usually fun. A Barnes & Noble gift card always goes over well, too, so she can buy books or a book on tape. I know none of those things sound terribly exciting, but they're things *my* mother has enjoyed in the past. Oh--and I get her things that she could use but would never get on her own, like an upgrade (i.e., up to date!) cell phone--not for extra bells and whistles, but just to keep her technology current.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #6 November 28, 2007 Sharks... sharks with frickin laser beams. Or meth. If they've got a bunch of stuff, you know they don't any meth. "Invisible fence" One of those collars that shocks you if you try to leave the yard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #7 November 28, 2007 Findgift.com is a neat website. You can break down what kind of gifts you are looking for by gender, age and relationship to you. I have found some neat things on there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #8 November 28, 2007 That's hard... I always got my Dad a variety basket of cheeses since he loved cheese. It was always different every year, and he looked forward to it. Would they welcome a donation in their names to a favorite charity?What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #9 November 28, 2007 Gift certificates for a massage. But the Stuffed Lemur suggestion was a really good one too Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katecooper 0 #10 November 28, 2007 Digital photo frame preloaded with a ton of pictures of you and your family (if applicable) doing cool and fun things. Skydiving and sports but also face shots and smiles. We did that for gifts last year for our parents and it was a great hit. The tech savvy parental unit immediately put her own photos on and we regularly change out pictures on the non-tech savvy parent units. We got good frames from Amazon (Phillips). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,545 #11 November 28, 2007 Another possibility if they're into experiences is a small plane ride over where they live. The kind with a nice big window, so that they can see their house, their neighbor's house, etc. And it's something new to talk about. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #12 November 28, 2007 We got my grandmother a digital photo frame for her birthday and she loves it. I also send her stuff from Harry and David. They have some really cute holiday gifts with fruit, nuts, cookies, popcorn, coffee, etc. Lots to choose from. She likes it because she can enjoy it herself and she has some treats to offer guests. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #13 November 28, 2007 I hope I'm not quite elderly, but I got a digital frame for my birthday last year and I really love it."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #14 November 28, 2007 The digital photo frame we got my Mom last year went over so well that she got one for my Grandma this year. If you have siblings, have them e-mail pictures of them to you too. Also, what about treating them to a nice evening out? It's always nice to eat dinner and go to a show on someone else's dime.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #15 November 28, 2007 Viagra!! Make em both happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #16 November 28, 2007 Matching and adjoining plots? I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flacid_Monk 0 #17 November 28, 2007 QuoteI go thru this every year. My parents are elderly. They have everything they could possibly use or want. I usually send my parents a nice flower arrangement for the major holidays and some really good chocolates too (Mom likes the flowers, dad loves the chocolate). But I feel like I want to change the gift this year, but to what I have no clue. I guess if I don't find anything better it will be flowers and chocolates YET again. Any ideas?? Bobbi something from here?..... http://www.dryforlife.co.uk/index.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #18 November 28, 2007 The whole digital frame idea is a great one! I have seen them but not really looked into them. Do you just upload the pics, send the gift and they just "turn it on"? They have no idea about technology and they aren't PC savvy in the least. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #19 November 28, 2007 Geritol Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #20 November 28, 2007 VERY cool website! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #21 November 28, 2007 I put the pictures on a card and then stuck it in the back, it was pretty easy. If you gave your parents step-by-step instructions in your own language (not like the stupid instruction books, I hate those!), I bet they could figure it out.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #22 November 28, 2007 they have some where you just plug in a memory chip like out of your camera, you can use your computer to put stuff together (I.C.D#2 VP) "<3 ..Looks like breasts coming out of an ice cream cone. Mmmm."~John Mitchell "I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #23 November 28, 2007 Quote Gift certificates for a massage. But the Stuffed Lemur suggestion was a really good one too Ruffed Lemur. Not "stuffed."Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #24 November 28, 2007 I don't think their cat would appreciate one of those.Bobbi A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #25 November 28, 2007 A years supply of his' & her's "Depends"."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
