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From: AdvaP
Date: 06-09-2005, 03:27 PM (1 of 15)
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my MIL is turning 80 next month. my husband is going at the end of june for the party. i decided i'd make something quilty, instead of buying something she'll complain about that she won't use and why did we spend the money etc etc. i need an easy project, that won't take too much time. i have a wall hanging kit of a crow pulling a wagon with flowers, somthing like this: http://www.oldeglory.co.uk/images/shaker_boxes/crow_wagon_set.jpg would she get the message that i think of her as an old crow? well, I do, but wouldn't dream of being that blunt!  
Adva Price
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 06-09-2005, 03:53 PM (2 of 15)
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She may not notice the crows....(but then she may and take offence, but do you really care ???) If she's hard to please, do what you like, she won't like it anyway... my MIL likes to dress up bears...(don't even ask...I have no idea....) Chrys
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From: Catalina
Date: 06-09-2005, 04:27 PM (3 of 15)
| My MIL is turning 75 this Sunday. She is getting money in a card so she can do what she wants. For Mothers Day I got her a gift cert for a perm. I find with seniors (or the ones I know) things don't mean that much to them anymore. In our case my MIL could use the money so its pretty easy. A lot of times we pitch in and buy her something big like a tv or couch. |
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From: Dede
Date: 06-09-2005, 04:39 PM (4 of 15)
| Does she drink tea? If yes, you could cover a tea pot with tea cozy. |
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From: AdvaP
Date: 06-09-2005, 05:14 PM (5 of 15)
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thanks for the suggestions gals. i'm still thinking. a friend of mine suggested a flower wall hanging. hmmm. might be better than that old crow lol Adva Price
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From: grandmasue
Date: 06-09-2005, 05:58 PM (6 of 15)
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maybe a nice set of the rice bags I have read others on this site talking about. Supposed to be great for aches and pains and at 80 she might have a few of those.
Grandma Sue
------------ At the end I am not showing up at my grave all pretty and well preserved...I am coming in sliding, yelling "What a ride!" |
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-09-2005, 07:29 PM (7 of 15)
Adva, what are her favorite flowers? That would make a better gift, or maybe grandkids stuff. Something that gives her no room to complain, ya know what I mean. 
MaryW
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From: Bama
Date: 06-09-2005, 07:35 PM (8 of 15)
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That is so funny Adva. I don't think I'd do the crow. As a matter of I don't think I'd do a quilt or wall hanging for somebody I really didn't like anyway. Save them for people who appreciate the work put into it. I always do. Flowers are a good idea too, or would she complain about that? My MIL would. How about a basket with lotions and shower gels instead? Or a gift basket filled with anything she might like, like teas, chocolates, etc. |
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From: SummersEchos
Date: 06-09-2005, 09:31 PM (9 of 15)
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My mom is turning 80 this year, and finding something for her is impossible. Not that she doesn't like what we give her but she has Alzheimer. My gf mom turned 80 and for her birthday they got her phone cards, pictures in frames with names of who was in them nicely put on the front, and little gift certificates that say the cute things like GD so and so will call you every other Sunday, etc. etc. She enjoyed these presents so much as she has everything she needed and this kept her more in touch with everyone. I like the crows (lol) but it may be a bad idea in the long run. Maybe I lack tact? Summer Summer
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 06-09-2005, 11:38 PM (10 of 15)
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You could always get a maid or lawn service to help out....someone to do her laundry ??? Wash her car ??? plant her a garden ????
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 06-10-2005, 01:28 AM (11 of 15)
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OR................Spend some time with her. Cook her a meal and just sit and reminese over your hubbies childhood...........talk about when she was young even if it doesn't interest you it might make her feel good and it's her birthday after all. My kids don't always buy me things for Christmas or Mother's Day but what I want from them is their time. Just spend a little time with me, talking, laughing and just being relaxed and we can learn a lot from them and sometimes find out why they are like they are if they are difficult to get along with there maybe a reason we know nothing about. Ask me how I know, My MIL was meddling and when I was young I didn't understand but as I got older and knew more about her life I understood it was out of love for her son and not that she was being all that intrusive. Now I'm her and I have to laugh at my DIL's I know they think I'm difficult, but it's out of love for my sons that I am. They know who they can turn to when the chips are down. Time........... we have plenty of it and it's free |
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From: AdvaP
Date: 06-10-2005, 01:34 AM (12 of 15)
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good ideas ladies. thanks. now i've lots to think about.
Adva Price
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From: Catalina
Date: 06-10-2005, 06:47 AM (13 of 15)
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Mother In Law is right. I am so lucky - for 20 years my MIL has been a dear and always so supportive. We are going to visit for her birthday, its only 4 hours away but anyway, after 20 years I have heard all the stories several times. But I will sit there this week-end and hear all the stories again- they always seem to have a different spin everytime she tells them. They like the time you just spend with them, I think that means the most to them. My Mom died when I was young and theres so much I don't know about her, I know my MIL better than my own Mom in many ways. Anyway, whatever you decide, I hope she likes it. |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 06-10-2005, 07:28 AM (14 of 15)
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I, too, had a wonderful mother-in-law. She died nearly a year ago and I miss her terribly. My own mother died when I was 19, so I knew my mother-in-law longer than I knew my own mother. I never had an adult relationship with my mother. I agree, spending time is about the best gift for her and you too. I wish I'd spent more time with my mother-in-law, especially when she was older. But with the sister-in-law-from-hell living there I often avoided going to her house. Now I am sorry about that. My girls both feel the same way. Dorothy |
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From: AdvaP
Date: 06-10-2005, 02:18 PM (15 of 15)
ok, i've decided to make two things. hopefully 2 and 1/2 weeks are enough. one is a siggie quilt, with 'indian hatchet' blocks. i'll make the whole thing and send with hubbie along with some nice fabric pens. he helped me choose the design. the other is a wall hanging with flowers in a basket. i found the pattern in my stash from an old magazine. already had the basket block. hubbie liked that one, and it would be easy as pie (not that pie is easy for me, so easy as chicken soup)  i know she'd appreciate these. i made her a cross-stitch wall hanging for her 70th bday and she loved it (still hanging in her living room). if she does find faults in them, which I doubt, I won't be there to hear it. haha. i will post photos when i'm done. thanks for all the help. hugs Adva. Adva Price
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