There's some great ideas here! Restaurant or nail salon (she does get her nails done regularly) might work. She's not one to go to a spa, unfortunately...neither the time nor the inclination (I think she's too cheap to indulge that way even though she has plenty of $$).
The dog is a purebred and a rare breed. It's her 2nd of the breed (having recently lost her first) but a breed that has been owned by others in her family. I even googled the breed and rescue and there's like only 1 or 2 in the US. So likely can't make a donation, but something new for the dog would likely be appreciated.
Mom to two amazing DDs ('07 & '09) and a fur baby.
Gluten free since Nov '11 after non-celiac gluten sensitive diagnosis. Have had great improvement or total elimination of: migraines, bloating/distention, heartburn, cystic acne, canker sores, bleeding gums, eczema on elbows, dry skin and scalp, muscle cramps, PMS, hair loss, heart palpitations, fatigue. I'm amazed.