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Mil & sil ideas

packysmum View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:56 PM Post #1
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What do I buy my mil & sil? We have a $50 limit each. Mil doesn't drink,not into skincare or pèrfume.sil not into skincare or perfume either.just after some different ideas Tia

Tigerdog View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 01:06 PM Post #2
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I got my MIL a new doona cover and set of sheets, I've only ever known her to have the same one in 5 years. I've told SIL to make sure MIL doesn't change her curtains or carpet before Christmas or they may not match!

gasgirl View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 01:10 PM Post #3
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new bath towels, or tablecloth or something?

gettheetoanunner... gettheetoanunnery View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 01:16 PM Post #4
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Food Hamper type of thing - make it yourself, full of her/their favourites. 5000 piece jigsaw. Backgammon/Chess set (if they play, bit naff if they don't) Orchid or similar in a lovely glazed pot Bookshop and movie vouchers Photoframes Bone China - royal d, noritake, etc - cup, plate, saucer Tiered cake plate

Becstarinator View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 01:18 PM Post #5
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We are going to get MIL a new handbag. SIL (and Brother) are getting a night at the movies at home pack - DVD, popcorn, malteasers, 2 popcorn cup thingies from woolworths and hot chocolate. They have a baby and don't get to go to the movies very often at the cinema.

anna banana2 View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 01:40 PM Post #6
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i always get my mil those fragrance pots with sticks iykwim. She loves them and has them all over her house. one year i bought her a royal doulton one and she really loved it, she said they last for a year so just get her a replacement every year for her for xmas and she will be happy. They are $50.

carriesshoes View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 07:19 PM Post #7
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I've bought my SIL's a Donna Hay cookbook set each this year.

Charlie & Lola Charlie & Lola View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 07:31 PM Post #8
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Magazine Subscription Restaurant Voucher Cosy Throw Rug Wallet/Purse

Jjbeanz View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 07:38 PM Post #9
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I'm thinking a pedicure, movie tickets, hamper with things I know they use, gold pendant for a necklace or some kind of voucher

Halcyon~ View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 07:42 PM Post #10
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Envirosax bagsA nice tea set for 2A voucher for pedi

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