Secret Santa Gift Idea

Well I am young mother as well. I suggest that you give something sentimental b/c we tend to forget who gave us scents and girlie stuff. I think it will touch her heart if you gave her something from things to be remembered. I know if it was me, I would take it as us remembering her and her mom together. I think its best b/c if people don't maybe talk to her about then she may think friends don't care or they just don't know what to say. Just bring the happy times to rememberance. Just my opinion. I hope everything works out.

Do both! Make a gift basket with the globe and put the socks, smell goodies around it! That way the globe is the centerpiece!

Maybe you could get her the snow globe with a picture of her and her mom in it and also some "smell goods"; so it's something she wants but also something nice and sentimental.

I like the idea of the snow globe and then something "light" to help lighten the mood. How fun to have such a close group of friends to share this time with.

S.,

The year my mother died I was only 26 yrs old and I could not have been sadder that Christmas. My oldest sister had a video made with our family pictures played to music. It had all of the good memories of my mother's life ~ pictures of her as young single girl, photos of when she dated our dad, their wedding, her holding us as babies and all the way up through our own weddings and beyond. Yes, we cried while watching it but it could not have been a more beautiful tribute to her life.

That was several years ago so now I'm sure you can put something together on CD and hopefully have her husband or siblings e-mail you digital photos. I think you must be a wonderful friend to put so much thought into this gift.

Good luck and Merry Christmas to you!

L.

If it is only gonna be you and the really close friends you may get her the gift to remind her of her mother. Just be prepared to watch the tears fall. My grandmother died 9 yrs ago. She was like a mother. Whenever someone brings up something that really makes me remember her or gives me something that reminds me of her I still tear up some. Maybe what you could do is give her a gift off her wish list and then later when it is only the 2 of you give her the globe or whatever you want to. I know this would be added expense but I'm not sure she will be ready for something like that. You probably know deep down in your heart what she would enjoy the most. Sometimes tears are what is best for a person also. With more people it may be better or worse. You know her. Just put yourself in her shoes and think like her for a bit. You will know what to do.

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I would give her two gifts--the sentimental snow globe and a gag gift that will make her laugh. Have her open the sentimental gift first. Then have her open the gift that will make her laugh. You are old and dear friends and I think it is very appropriate to give her a gift of sentimental value. It may be tough at the time, but she will treasure it for a lifetime!

If you are so close I would go with the sentimental. It will always help her to remember her mother and the special times they shared during their favorite holiday season... Hope this helps... Sentimental is always good for close friends. It shows you put some thought into the gift rather than picking up just any old thing.... Good Luck and Happy Holidays T. H

Hi S.,
I believe that since she marked smells good, colorful socks....that you should go that route for the gift and find a very sentimental card to place with it to let her know that you are thinking of her.
Jen

S., it seems you have an overwhelming vote for a dual gift ... the sentimental and the fun. I would absolutely agree with that but I also want to let you know you don't have to worry too much about giving your friend something to remind her of her mother and bring her down. I would be surprised if she did not cry at some point during the day anyway. Christmas was a special time for her and her mom but, even if it were just another holiday they shared, she will not be able to avoid feeling her mother's absence at such a family oriented time. The snow globe is a great idea but, do you think you might talk to her spouse and family and try to come up with a picture of her mom as a little girl? Perhaps riding her first bike or with chocolate all over her face from her first birthday cake. I won't guarantee she won't well up in tears but I will guarantee the whimsy and surprise of such a picture will help her to recall happy times with her mom and the wonderful moments they shared. It is something that will bring back the warmth of her mother's love and friendship for many long years to come.

Merry Christmas to you. Your friend is lucky to have you in her life.

Right now her pain is too fresh, keep the gift just nice, from her list. TJMaax has some silky soft footies to die for, you could coordinate with matching lotions and soaps from there, or pj's. I lost my dad 4 yrs ago and my mom last year, and something sentimental would make me cry more.

If you all are as close as you say you are, then she would surely appreciate the gift. I know I would, especially if I knew that you went out of your way to think of something really special and not some silly warm socks, or smelly bath lotions etc...I would think she would love it, especially with a hand written note from you. Losing your mother especially when Christmas is a big deal, is hard for anyone, young or old to understand. What a wonderful friend you are.

Hi S. My name is N. P I also have a cousin who has mourned over the death of her mom alot this year. My suggestion would be to give her something sentimental to represent her mom and then if your budget allows give something just for her that will make her feel good as well. Maybe a gift basket full of her favorite things wrapped beautifully with a bow in her favorite color.

Hi S.,
Last year in Nov. my 28 year old brother unexpectedly passed away. Last Christmas was hard for everyone in my family. For a few monthes our lives seemed to center around that. I know personally, it helped me a lot to focus on my brother's life and not his death to make it through. Everyone is different but sometimes being reminded all the time, especially at first, can be extremely hard. I think that a gift from her list, or something you think she would really enjoy with a personal note letting her know how special she is to you, and letting her know you will be there for her through whatever would mean a whole lot.
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The snow globe sounds nice, could you give her two items? The snow globe for the sentimental value and a fun gift-fun socks or something to make her smile.