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writes:hello aunts and uncles,my partners mother invited us for a birthday dinner at hers and i really don't know what gift would be appropriate for her.(we can't get something together as he has already given her a gift)please note she's in her late 60s, we're not very close or friendly, we actually see each other only on special occasions( i.e. my partners birthday, hollydays etc.), i wouldn't like to give her anything too expensive, i think that might make me look like buttkisser.any advice appreciated:) Reply to this Question
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reader, uroboros +, writes (29 February 2012):
uroboros is verified as being by the original poster of the questionthank you all!i decided to go with a tea cups set, which was really nice, unfortunately there was another person who came up with tea cups as well :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 February 2012): A magazine subcription, you can get them for 12months online and at a reasonable price, most women have a favourite one and its delivered to the house by post every month
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reader, amandang1208  +, writes (26 February 2012):
 I know this might sound nuts, but when in doubt, I always go with a beautiful windchime. It works!! I've done it like 10 times. If you know she won't like it, get a gift card to your local book store. Older people either love to read or do crossword books. Good luck!! Gift shopping can really bite.
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reader, katiekate +, writes (26 February 2012):
 Bake some cookies or buy something from the bakery. A thoughtful, yet casual gift.
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reader, Sweet-thing +, writes (26 February 2012):
 A nice candle, one of those slightly expensive ones. Or ask your partner if she likes to read and what kind of books. Maybe buy her a couple of nice books. There's always music if your partner knows what type of music she listens to. A plant is always nice unless she has allergies. Or a really nice picture frame that she can put a nice family portrait in.
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reader, unknown2u +, writes (26 February 2012):
If she's able to enjoy chocolate (i.e. not diabetic) then a small selection of excellent quality morsels (e.g. Belgian) might be appreciated.
If the family enjoys wine, then that could work as well. Check with your partner as to her preference -- if it's for sweet wines, then a Reisling (Piesporter always works for my MIL), otherwise a nice Cabernet can be had for $20 or so.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 February 2012): bouquet of flowers would be perfect
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reader, Aunty BimBim  +, writes (25 February 2012):
 An indoor plant in a nice pot or a bunch of flowers, but not from the supermarket. A nice bone china tea mug or better qualitiy tinned biscuits would also be okay.
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