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fruitsalad | 17:54 Tue 11th Nov 2014 | ChatterBank
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Myself and OH are spending christmas day and boxing day with my Mum and Stepdad, we have
agreed we will not buy presents, but my dilemma is, as she is hosting for the couple of days I feel I should take something, shes not really one for flowers or chocolate has anyone ideas what we could take for the both of them just as a gesture, tia
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Brandy, wine, cheese hamper, any other luxury food or drink item.
A bottle of something they might not necessarily have in, like a sweet dessert wine.
decent bottle of port & cheese (if they drink port & eat cheese)
Something for the garden perhaps?
Bottle of Bailey's ( then when they open it drink it you're self ) ;-)
yes you should
champagne and truffles
somehting small and expensive ( as youve agreed no presents )
Given that it isn't strictly a present then I'd be inclined to bring something you may all enjoy on the occasion, which does tend to suggest food or drink.

Unless you are suggesting you feel so guilty you wish to renege on the no-present agreement.

No flowers, no chocolate... hmmm... Well maybe a large container of sweets, perhaps a video or two that all would like to spend a couple of hours watching. Aside from that as others have suggested, booze is the obvious choice. Unless you want to do something outlandish like bring a ham :-)
You could make a few jars of different chutneys and package them up in a little christmas basket
How about making her some bits, such as pickles, jam, sloe gin or even biscuits? Find some pretty looking jars and make your own labels to give it a personal touch.
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Some nice ideas there folks, although I was told not to bring anything, only ourselves, I did ask about bringing the ham O_G and was told no all the food is ordered.
Rubber gloves? You will be doing all the washing up?
High Street gift vouchers. That way, they get what they want.
How about fancy Christmas crackers? Or some luxury chocs and wine that could be shared out on the day?
Book a nice week-end away in really nice family hotel, not too far away. I'd love that
Her favourite perfume
A hamper with lots of different luxury foods and drinks.
Voucher for a meal out in January at their favourite restaurant?
If they enjoy eating out give them a voucher for their favourite restaurant.
Great minds, Psybbo!
Snap, Ellie x

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