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Planning a Secret Santa for a single Mum Need a few ideas
Michelle T Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 4176	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 11/30/12 1:00 AM One of my co-workers is a single Mum with 3 young children (3,5,9) and a dead beat ex. She is working full time to make ends meet and is a wonderful woman. I was a single mum many years ago and remember feeling just a bit disappointed that I did not get Christmas gifts, but I did my best to give my son a good Christmas. I would like to give C a nice Christmas package. I have a few ideas, but would like some suggestions from some of the younger women here. C is 35, a beautiful woman who does a lot in the community, she is athletic, putting together teams for 2 10km races next year, always looking out for others. I do know she appreciates a nice bottle of wine on a special occasion and I have that part sorted. What else should I give her? I would prefer to not get her things she would feel she had to share with the kids. ------ Proud parent of a Dwight International School Honour Roll Student
Mel.J Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 7/30/02 Posts: 2622	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/12 2:33 AM I'd throw in a babysitting voucher, in addition to whatever gifts you choose. (or a 'take your kids to the movies', if you think she'd rather stay home!) ------ Mel (Melbourne, Australia)
Saya Advanced Beginner NETHERLANDS Member since 7/18/08 Posts: 255	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/12 4:32 AM Maybe a good book to enjoy when the kids are in bed? At least, I always enjoy my reading (when I have time for it). Or maybe a voucher to get a nice massage or beauty treatment somewhere? Or just an extra special bathing oil or nice skin cream or ehm...
Changma   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 2/20/12 Posts: 410	Login to reply to this post In reply to Michelle T << 6 members like this. Date: 11/30/12 5:26 AM I just wanted to say, as a single mother myself, YOU must be one of the sweetest people alive. She is blessed to have a friend like you!
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 6981	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 11/30/12 5:57 AM Many years ago, our next door neighbor was a single mother (who liked to sew!). Her daughter and mine became best friends - virtually inseparable - and her daughter seemed like part of our household. It seemed only natural to take my extra child shopping for a Mother's Day present for her mother. That Sunday afternoon, Jan came over with tears in her eyes and said "I've never gotten a Mother's Day present before." I had never thought of that. Long-winded way of saying "you are doing something very special, Michelle." I'm not one of the younger women here, but....Gift certificate for sporting goods store or Bath and Body Works? A pair of KwikSew yoga pants? Itunes gift card,if she listens to music while she runs.? ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Sharon1952   Advanced MA USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 2647 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/12 6:45 AM How about a voucher for a girls night out with you? Movie tickets so she can afford to take her children too. Spa day voucher? Grocery store gift card? This is a thoughtful gift you are giving. Sometimes friendship and a listening ear is more valuable than any material object. ------ Sewing: A creative mess is better than tidy idleness. ~Author Unknown
LouisaP Intermediate MN USA Member since 2/27/07 Posts: 401	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 11/30/12 10:06 AM A gift certificate to the local pizza delivery place. Girlie nail polish. Bubble bath and lotion. An iTunes gift card. A gift card to Starbucks or the like. All things that a financially-strapped single mother would love to be able to buy for herself, but probably can't. Ask me how I know....I spent all of 2010-2011 in her shoes, and would have loved these things. (PS - I think you are doing an absolutely wonderful thing!)
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5414	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/12 10:09 AM Michelle - what a great idea. I get lots of nice spa/personal care stuff at Winners. They have things like bath pillows and manicure sets, soaps, etc at really wonderful prices (NAYY but I do love bargain hunting there. Plus it is close to Fabricland ) This year my work secret Santa is getting a nice little leather bound journal, a fun page-a-day calendar and some super-strength hand cream from Lee Valley tools. And the gift bag thread has reminded me I need to make one before our staff party tonight! I also like to give food gifts if you know her preferences. Good cheese with some fancy crackers, biscotti, coffee and of course, chocolate works well for almost everyone ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
quiltingwolf Advanced MD USA Member since 12/15/02 Posts: 4994	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/12 10:30 AM definitely things she won't buy for herself. Make up, perfume, tol beauty products. Nice chocolates or candy. If she likes to read, a book coupon somewhere. babysitting coupons if that's a service you can supply. ------ quiltingwolf.blogspot.com
KensingtonCrab Advanced Beginner SC USA Member since 2/13/09 Posts: 724	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/12 10:35 AM Wow! Some great ideas here! I was thinking of a small basket filled with things that she can pamper herself with... lotions, polish, etc. You are a sweetie to do this for her!

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