Gift for a 30 Something MOTHER (and Her 6yr Old Son)

L[Deactivated] on 23/05/2015 - 11:30
Last edited 23/05/2015 - 22:05

My first thread (sorry if it's in the wrong spot).

I know this woman who has been ABSOLUTELY LOVELY to me and I want to get her a gift before she goes back to Indonesia.
She is almost 40, married and has a 6ish year old son (give or take 2 years).

I want to give her/her husband (and perhaps her son) something to show my gratitude for her kindness over the past year or so.
They will be permanently moving back to Indonesia so I don't want to give her something that takes up lost of space/is just annoying.

Ideally the gift is something practical to benefit her (and her whole family).
I am willing to purchase two separate gifts.

Any ideas?
I wanted something ideally AUSTRALIAN that she won't be able to get in Indonesia.
However, I would rather it be practical than just be Australian.

EDIT - ignore budget.

Obvious ideas:
- body creams (for her)
- Australia merchandise - tshirts etc

Thank you so much!

[Serious suggestions please].

General Discussion

Comments

  • PissLUR on 23/05/2015 - 11:45
    +2

    Your budget is $50??

    • spychiatrist on 23/05/2015 - 12:43

      It's the thought that counts. In these situations, it's better to gift the child than the parent, especially considering your budget. Can't go wrong with Lego.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/05/2015 - 22:06

      I don't care about budget. I edited my post.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/05/2015 - 22:05

      Thanks. I don't care about budget. I edited my post.

  • Pumpkin_rrr on 23/05/2015 - 12:40

    Not sure how Indonesia's internet is, but how about some magazine subscritions on iPad or Kindle (if she has one)?
    Australian better home and garden, mother and baby, taste and many more.

  • gobbledegook on 23/05/2015 - 13:37
    +2

    Definitely some Eneloops and a charger. They'll think of you every time they don't have to buy new batteries.

    I really like the Lego idea above. I don't think you'll find something to fulfil all your criteria.

    • pandabun on 24/05/2015 - 11:51

      Growing up in Indonesia, having torch is a must considering the black outs we get so i + this comment

  • jason101 on 23/05/2015 - 14:15
    +4

    You want to give a woman who is married to someone else body products….I can't see that going down too well with her husband. I think a mother and a father would always appreciate a gift for the son. And all kids like torches, especially LED torches that run on eneloops. Failing that, parts of Indonesia have flakey electricity - A couple of these would go down well (and they look and are packaged like something that should cost much more) https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/195186

  • plmko on 23/05/2015 - 15:15

    For $50 honestly you won't be able to get anything decent other than a food basket full of stuff like Jams, biscuits, bottle of wine blah blah or something hand made.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/05/2015 - 22:06

      Thanks. I don't care about budget. I edited my post.

  • Mummy2 on 23/05/2015 - 16:53
    +1

    What about a picture, print or photo of somewhere local - a reminder of her time in Australia - in a nice frame if the picture/print/photo is cheap enough not to exceed the budget?

  • CrazyMexican on 23/05/2015 - 18:34

    Wine for parents, toy for child . Done :D

  • akd on 23/05/2015 - 18:57

    Get few aboriginal products like boomerang and craft item. Last year my friend came and he bought it from Sydney around $60 in total.

  • djones145 on 23/05/2015 - 21:11

    So Aussie made stuff

    Candles, soaps, snacks, jams, Tim tams

  • PVA on 23/05/2015 - 22:13

    a few good books about Australia. you can also get a few Aussie kids books.

    maybe like http://shop.australiangeographic.com.au/postcards-from-austr…

    http://www.booktopia.com.au/steve-parish-50-years-photograph…

    animalia is great - not just Austrlain animals but an Aussie writer, good for kids 5 or so http://www.booktopia.com.au/animalia-graeme-base/prod9780810…

  • Qroozn on 23/05/2015 - 22:56
    +4

    Why not take them out to a small wildlife park before they go, take nice photo of them all feeding Roos, and then get it framed so they can take it back with them.

  • pandabun on 24/05/2015 - 12:21

    For mum, travel wallet from Kikki K. Some might argue it's overpriced but I like their design. I have one and it's perfect for family of three to store passports, boarding pass etc. their current line is better than the one I have as the zip handle thing can be used like wrist wallet.

    For the son, those $10 Lego (target having sale on Lego City and Star Wars) or a few of those blind mini figures (currently the Simpsons so he might not be into it)

  • zhiqin on 24/05/2015 - 15:45

    http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/sis.html?_nkw=AUSTRALIAN%20ABORIG…

    I think a shopping bag full of other Australian goodies such as an apron, book marks, cosmetic makeup bag, card hold sets, beach towel and others in the link above are helpful. I bought those offline in the local Asian gift shop and the price is cheaper, but if you can not find such store in your area, online is not bad.

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