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Christmas gift for MIL?

I have been going crazy trying to figure something out for her, so I thought maybe you ladies could help.
She is VERY difficult to buy for, in the way that she doesn't like anything lol. She asked for a swag wreath thing, which I already have. But if we show up with one gift, she will have a fit. Yes, she is like that.
I am also going to make her some of Cheeky's irish cream, and some of that sugar scrub stuff. Besides that, I'm stuck. She doesn't wear jewelry, she doesn't use a purse. I tend to buy her pajamas every year because that's all she wears.
I guess I could do that if all else fails.  Any other ideas? At this point, I guess we'll spend whatever *sigh* lol

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Re: Christmas gift for MIL?

  • Yikes she sounds tricky to buy for!  How about a Snuggie???  :)  Or hat, mitten, & scarf set?  Does she read - if so, maybe some books?  Does she listen to music - maybe an MP3 player?
  • Literally busted out laughing about the snuggie - totally got her one two years ago lmao

    Hmmm maybe an mp3....

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  • she sounds like a peach! i think you need to make yourself a batch of irish cream just to deal with her ;)

    does she do mani/pedis? that is my go-to gift card for my own impossible to shop for mom. 

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  • I have the same issue.  My MIL does not have a hobby, does not like much, goes nowhere for nice clothes.  We usually buy her PJ's, but this year I got her a large set of Tupperware bowls!   I know she does cook alot, but is not huge into Gadgets, so I thought this might work. 

    Does she cook or entertain? 

  • Unfortunately no mani/pedi for her, and she doesn't really entertain lmao.

    She is a pain in my a$$.

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  • does she use makeup?

    my MIL is weird to buy for too. This year I just ended up getting her a bunch of random stuff. I bought her an infinity scarf, earrings, makeup kit, cozy socks, and an ornament that says "I Love Abuela" from Liza (not that she even has a house to put an xmas tree in). 

    How about a portrait session for family pictures? 

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  • Nope, no make up either. Ugh. AND the wreath thing she wanted came in and is small. She's going to hate it.

    Maybe I will make one. But at this point I'm over trying.

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  • How about a picture of your cute bum with a caption underneat it that says "Kiss my butt" - framed of course.....LOL.

     My only serious suggestion is a magazine subscription perhaps?  You know, the gift that keeps on giving!

  • how about some really nice slippers to go with all those pj's. 

    http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/503422?nav=gnro

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  • desset of the month from gregg's....she can pick her own.
  • I like Robin's idea...the picture.  But put the tutu on.  

    Jesus she sounds like a pill. 

    Pam - Mom to Tyler David 10/23/94, Tristan Hal 3/11/06, Melinda Rose 7/22/07 imageimageimageimageimage
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