What should I get my friend?

[crl]

I have a really great friend who routinely does incredibly helpful things for me (like picking my ds up at school every Friday when she picks her kids up and bringing them all to the pool, where I meet them, for open swim). She always acts likes it is nothing, though I try to be sure to thank her.

We have reciprocated by having them over to dinner. I have also watched her kids a couple of times and I have offered more than she has taken me up on.

Anyway, she has done me a couple of even bigger than usual favors lately and I'd like to thank her some how.

I'm pretty sure she would never get around to using a spa gc and I think it would be weird to give her a gc to shop with, too close to being like I'm paying her.

She has great, but quirky taste so I don't think I'm up to getting her anything for her house.

So, flowers? Edible arrangment? Wristlet off Etsy? Bake something for her family? Something else? I'm thinking in the $30-40 range, though less would be fine as this is really about the thought.

Thanks!
Catherine

[lmh2402]

do you think you could take her for lunch? or for a mani/pedi? or both

time out/off for her...and you! fun with a friend is always a good gift

[crl]

do you think you could take her for lunch? or for a mani/pedi? or both

time out/off for her...and you! fun with a friend is always a good gift

A great idea, but I have the baby so a bit hard to execute. . . .

Catherine

[HonoluluMom]

Personally, I don't know if I'd buy something. I'm sure she does things for you because she's your friend and she wants to do it. If you buy her something, she may feel the need to reciprocate and buy something for you when you help her out.

If anything, I'd do something more casual like baking something and say that I made an extra batch and thought your family would enjoy it.

If you do want to buy her something, can you work it into an upcoming special occasion? Easter or maybe Mother's Day (although both are months away).

[bisous]

My first thought for a friend like that is also giving of your time in some way. I have a few family members that are so thoughtful and kind and always pitch in. Giving them something tangible makes them almost feel bad! This may seem really lame but what about a heartfelt thank you card?

Also, you mentioned that you have a baby but is it really that hard to escape for a few hours to spend some time?

Are you able to be there for her too? Among my dearest friends, there are times when they do a lot for me, but in part they do it because they know I would be right there to help them out in turn, does that make sense?

Just my thoughts!