Gift giving for DS1's GF

[flex]

They moved in together over a month ago.  I fully intend to see her at my house at Christmas.  She's 38 and a super nice person.  It's my understanding she's a social worker at a recovery center.  She has a 16-year-old son.


So I'm asking those of you lovely ladies who are in their 30's:  what would be a nice small gift to give to her.  I don't know much about what she likes and dislikes, but can you suggest some generic gifts--BESIDES candles and lotions? 

It's been 10 years since I've had to fuss over what to give DS1's GF, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[themysteriouswife]

I would be thrilled with a nice card and etsy gift card.

[jigsy]

A nice scarf

[formerlyak]

The first Christmas I went to DH's parents' house (I was 37 at the time), his mom and dad got me a nice scarf and a gift card.

The first Christmas my brother's now fiance spent with us (she was 36 or 37), my parent got her some really cute sterling sliver earrings.

[revolution]

A gift card for a pedicure or massage

a blanket and a good box of chocolates

[jlt19]

My FIL got me comfy pj's the first Christmas I was around. I loved them.

[flex]

All excellent ideas! Thank you so much. I'm out of practice for buying chick gifts. lol

[imojoebunny]

A coffee or tea gift set. A box of Cheryl's cookies. A box of really good chocolates. Those things are great, if she enjoys them herself, and if not, great to have, a when entertaining. Since you don't know her style, I would avoid clothing or accessories.

[MixedBerryJam]

Did anyone mention soaps yet? I got my don's gf (younger than your son's gf) a few bars of handmade soaps and I'm going to find a nice little box at a craft fair to put them in that she can hold bobby pins or somesuch in after. But I do like the etsy gift card idea, too. Kinda wish I'd thought of it first.

[moolarkey]

Does she drink wine? Could you do a gift basket with some wine and glasses or wine and some snack?

[kevin arnold]

A pretty robe in a nice material.

[hisno1girl]

Ask your son about her favorite things.

He might be able to help you out.

This year, all of our children are getting joint couple gifts like zoo memberships, water park passes, etc.

[mich1]

Cashmere scarf

[So_Fetch]

I was going to say a pretty scarf. two of my favorite gifts from my mother in law were scarves and earrings and slippers.

[flex]

Nov 8, 2016 16:39:23 GMT -5 hisno1girl said:

Ask your son about her favorite things.

He might be able to help you out.

This year, all of our children are getting joint couple gifts like zoo memberships, water park passes, etc.

I doubt it.  More than likely he'll shrug his shoulders if I ask him what she likes.  lol

[jenna]

Nice scarf, gift receipt and gift card..... target, Starbucks, Amazon, Etsy....

[gizmo]

My first Christmas with my in laws, I got the most amazing scarf and a Starbucks gift card. It was very much appreciated.

[Deleted]

Some ideas of things I'd like--- a nice scarf, simple silver earrings, Alex and ani bracelet or silver bracelet, wine, gift card to sephora, Amazon, Starbucks.

[livinitup]

I like all of the suggestions so far. A nice Christmas decoration might be nice, too. It may be tricky because tastes can be so different, but I think a classic or fun piece is always nice, it really marks the occasion/holiday and can be put away for a year without hard feelings. Who knows, it ::might:: be something to cherish for years as a "first".

[sarahsas]

Definitely ask your son as tastes can vary widely! I would not have use for a scarf but that's me, I don't wear them ever.