Gifts for someone who's had a bad year

phira

My sister had a really rough 2014, and when I asked her what she wanted for Chanukah, her reply was basically, "2015 not sucking."

What are some good gift ideas to help usher in a better year for someone? I'm looking to spend under $50 (preferably under $30), but any ideas are good ideas!

bethsmiles

 - A bottle of wine and a good book (preferably something light and funny - Let's Pretend This Never Happened is a great read, I laughed out loud through the whole thing!)

- A gift certificate for a massage or a mani/pedi or something else to just help her relax. I know I rarely spend money on myself for stuff like that but it can be a great stress reliever.

- Is there something she really enjoys doing? Maybe a pass to a museum or zoo or the symphony or something like that.

 

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I second Let's Pretend This Never Happened.  I have never laughed so hard at a book in my life.

For my mom/sisters this year, I got them an "evening to themselves" in a box: a bottle of wine, a nice face mask or something similar, and a book I thought they'd like but that they probably wouldn't just pick up and read on their own.

I second @bethsmiles - anything that might help her relax.

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I think these are cute!
LINK - wishbone
LINK - earrings

bethsmiles

Oh I love @futuremrshistorian 's idea of a evening in box! That is so cute! I might have to steal that as a present for BF's sister and mom!

phira

These are all great ideas. I don't think I can swing the bottle of wine; my sister lives in California and I'll be shipping her gifts directly to her. But I like the book idea for sure, and I'll look into some sort of spa stuff for her to have a relaxing night!

Dignity100

If you cannot do wine - how about some gourmet hot chocolate mix with a nice big cappuccino mug.  You could even do a comfy set of pajamas.

eilis1228

I agree with @Dignity100 about the mug and hot chocolate if you can't swing the wine. I bought my coworkers THIS mug and filled it with seasonal teas, Starbucks Via packets, and hot chocolates. It's super cute. I think I'll end up doing it for my BMs too. The mug with drink mixes plus a book and face mask would be heavenly.

nicole4793

I love extremely cheesy things so if you're looking to give her luck during the new year, this bracelet would be cute!

http://www.alexandani.com/lucky-clover-expandable-wire-bangle.html

If a bracelet isn't enough, you could always get her a small bottle of wine or something to go with it.