I think of this each time I set out to find a present for my mum!

I often think of that trip to the department store. The excitement and terror of not knowing what to expect.

The only thing that I felt confident about was that my mum would love the present . She came up trumps and it was only years later that I realised she had been a marvel.

I so agree with you. Shopping for presents for friends even now I have to concentrate hard on what they’d like rather than what I’d like.

Hi Belinda

I know where you’re coming from. If I had a birthday in early May (very early summer UK), I’d love some grow bags and fertiliser.

D and I now give each other a budget and I tend to go down to TKMaxx and buy the clothes that we need on birthdays and Christmas. We do supplement these with small impulsive treats throughout the year!

Hi Margaret

Yes. Her heart was in the right place. Oh I’d love a decent toffee apple now it’s that stage in the evening when I need a sugar rush.

Quite often I’m working at a house where the father shepherds out the children to but mum’s present. I know that they will present an ‘adult chosen’ perfect delight. Surely it’s better that the children choose what they think is right. They will probably get it wrong but they are learning about the mechanics of present giving.

Hello Veronica

My mum is a great present giver and present receiver.

She taught me how to welcome any present from a crocodile to cheesy cookies.

Hello Heidi

Yes. The bad times might be good times in the end for a lot of us. It’s scary and I wish that I had a more secure job but I know that I can probably scratch around and make a living. I’m lucky, I can fix lots of things and also decorate.

Homemade presents need skill. This takes time.

Hello Joanna

The idea of a gift wrapped dishcloth delighted us!

Hi Nadia

Loved hearing about the presents that you gave your mum. I think that my mum was given a lot of key rings too ?

Hello Casalba

Thanks for dropping by!

Hi Sylvie

I know exactly where you are coming from.

Hi Wendy

Really pleased that you enjoyed the story.

Hello Pamela

I couldn’t agree more. I tend to give inexpensive luxuries these days, like a decent biro or some very special peppercorns.

Hello Nicki

What a sweet story. You all must have been so excited!

Hi Jan

Yes my mum has lots of charm and diplomacy.

Hi Beck

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