Cute or Stupid Idea

[readyin07]

I am still stumped on ideas for my friend's 40th. 


What if I got her a nice card and then put something like


"A few of Maria's Favorite Things..."


Good for One NAME OF HER FAVE ICE CREAM AT AN ICE CREAM PLACE SHE LOVES -- (I would then tape a $5 gift card to the card)

Good for One Post Run Treat -- ($5 GC to DD where she gets her post run doughnut).

Good for One NAME OF HER FAVORITE DRINK (or Two During Tuesday Happy Hour!) -- ($10 gift card to her favorite restaurant, which is expensive but they go to a lot so she would use).

Is it stupid since the amounts aren't really substantial? I really cannot come up with anything I like for her that she doesn't already have, could make, would want...Edibles are impossible b/c she is a good cook and super picky. 

[readyin07]

Or should I just do a $20 or $25 GC to one of those places and be done with it lol. I thought I could be somewhat cute in the card and put something about turning 40 means you should celebrate with all of your favorite things.

[sonrisa]

I love it. It's really personal and thoughtful (provided she actually likes the things you name

[mrsukyankee]

I would love that as a gift. Love. And small amounts for what you are talking about are fine.

[starburst604]

I think that’s cute and thoughtful!

[minzy]

Go for it. One of my friends has done something similar the last two years for my birthday and it’s super thoughtful. $10 donation to local charities I volunteer with, small item representing something I’m into (last year a Hot Wheels Tesla, this year a bamboo utensil set), a food (last year brownies, this year literary fortune cookies). Small but so thoughtful and perfect.

[Deleted]

I love that idea and would be tickled pink if someone put in the thought and time to gift something similar to me. I say go for it!

[Leeham Rimes]

I think that’s cute. I’d like it.

[mala]

I think the small amounts work if you 100% know she's going to use them. 1) it will add up 2) it shows you know her really well and put a lot of thought and effort into it.

[shauni27]

omg I would LOVE that. It shows so much thought and is so sweet.

[lilac05]

I would love that! And I’d be happier with $20 in GC that required thought and a little effort than a $50 GC to one place. For me, it’s really the thought that counts. And if she’s someone who “has it all”, I’m guessing she’s the same way.

[Waffles]

That's a lovely idea. I'd love that.

[circa1978]

I think it is super cute.

[susiebw]

I love it!

[followyourarrow]

I love it. It shows thoughtfulness and that you know her.

[Poeticxpassion]

I think it is a very cute idea!