I don't have much money but was hoping you all had some creative gift ideas for my aunt?
She's in her late 60's, involved with several clubs, does volunteer work.
Hoping for an alternative gift idea to the normal gift card that is heartfelt but doesn't cost a lot of money!
TIA
What about a "spa" basket with some homemade soap, lotion, etc., and a loofah/pouf, nail polish, face mask, etc.?
This is what my kids did once for their Aunty and she LOVED it:
In their own handwriting, they made a list of simple sentences about what they love about their Aunty. Things like: "I love Aunty because..." and written on cute lined paper.
Then around their writing, they drew pictures.
Then we framed it in a frame we already had.
Then they wrapped it in their own way.
Their Aunty, LOVED it very much. Because it was their own thoughts and original. And she PROUDLY displays it in her home, "bragging" about it to all her friends/visitors.
Even an adult, can do this for their Aunt. Like yourself. In your own handwriting, and whatever cute paper you have then frame it.
Things like this, are heartfelt and timeless. And special.
Something anyone or older relatives, can love and feel thought of about.
This sounds lame maybe, but what about a really cute, nice umbrella?
Or a silk scarf?
Or a framed photo of your family or her & your kids?
Photo calendar?
Beautiful address book?
Expressionary.com has really nice stationery that you can personalize. If you go to the clearance section they usually have nice things for a very low price. You can also make photo book for her with old and new family photos.
I like Vickie's answer :)
If she's involved in clubs or volunteer work - use that as a clue. Would she appreciate a donation to her favorite charity in her name? You and your family joining her by volunteering at an upcoming charity event? Would she appreciate a food drive held and donated to the local food pantry? If she belongs to a club that requires name badges, maybe a fancy lanyard to wear her badge around her neck instead of pinning to her clothes?
If she's on a fixed income, or doesn't get to see you much, maybe just treating her to a night out to dinner with you would be enough.
Do a small scrapbook from www.mixbook.com and look for a coupon code before you buy it. So, just make it and wait for them to send you a coupon....they do it regularly. The books are INCREDIBLE.
I think a photo calender would be better....
Find out which new products that were introduced that same year as your aunt was born, purchase them, and put them together in a basket with a note that reads, "Here are some items that were 'born' the same year as you". You can get as creative as you want and include a matchbox car from the 99 cents store that has a note on it saying, "A new car cost only $___ in 1940!" or some household items with a note that says how much a new house cost in that same year. It takes a little bit of research on your part, but it's a great gift that the recipient will enjoy.
L.
What about a photo book of family, friends, and events? there are so many groupon, livingsocial, etd deals that you can get a 20 page photo book made for like $20......
As an "older Aunt".....(I am 65) I can tell you honestly...we don't want "chachkies"..or stuff we are just going to donate as soon as we can make it disappear. We LOVE gift cards...and for it not costing much...get several and/or make them higher amounts. I know my guilty pleasure is Home Goods. We can get all kinds of things there. ALso favorite restaurant certificates, maybe some movie tickets... Or..a wine tour in temechula........with a friend of course. So....don't fell guilty about those gift cards. We "older Aunts" love them!
p.s....I just went and read the other suggestions...and to be honest..they are great ideas from young Mom's doing sweet things......but honestly...what the heck do we do with that stuff after you leave?...lol. We want what you want....so stick with the gift cards. (No disrespect intended to anyone!)
V.....
