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amother

Hotpink

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 6:55 pm

Looking for ideas for a 30th birthday gift for my amazing niece. Here are some parameters:

1. I need to be able to send it to Israel (from the U.S.), so nothing fragile and nothing too bulky or heavy.

2. She is ultra-chareidi so nothing like reading material or music.

2a. I don't want to send her a sefer.

3. SHE DOESN'T HAVE PIERCED EARS!! (I put that in all caps, because my fallback gift for my daughters and other nieces when I can't think of anything else is earrings, but....)

4. She is classic and elegant in style -- wouldn't go for anything faddy or loud.

5. They are a kollel couple and so I want whatever I get to be something of a treat.

Any thoughts??

I would particularly like to hear from people in their late 20's and early 30's, because I am older than that and my kids are younger so I don't have a clue.

Thank you!

amother

Hotpink

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 7:38 pm

bump

amother

Red

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 7:56 pm

How much do you want to spend? I have a dd that age and will ask her.

amother

Hotpink

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 8:00 pm

Say $30-35. THANK YOU!!!

suremom

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 8:52 pm

gift certificate at local spa, have them mail it to her.

amother

Hotpink

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 8:55 pm

I thought of that but she doesn't live in a city and I can't imagine her taking the time (with 4 kids) to go into yerushalaim (the closest one) to get a spa treatment.

amother

Red

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 10:48 pm

My daughter likes jewelry on Etsy. She said they have nice necklaces and bracelets AND earrings for non-pierced ears in that price range. I've given one of her friends a choker of small freshwater pearls --right in your price range.

amother

Purple

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 10:53 pm

Something practical.....linen or tablecloth.

amother

Smokey

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 10:57 pm

I just turned 30! I say totally go for a fun necklace or bracelet. Or a yummy body lotion.

LoveMy2Kids

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 10:57 pm

Do you have someone who would like to chip in with you? Maybe a nice Shabbos robe? Or how about a cookbook?

amother

Hotpink

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 11:06 pm

I actually thought of a cookbook but I don't know what ones in Ivrit are good.

amother

Hotpink

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 11:09 pm

Funny you say that, smokey, I was just looking online to see if I could find a way to order her something from Sabon. I live their stuff. (If anyone asks you what to get me for my (deleted) birthday, I would love a wonderful rich body lotion, preferably with some matching shower gel.

pointyshoes

Thu, Jul 14 2016, 11:26 pm

Gift certificate/yummy breakfast food basket delivered (find out what time her kids leave in the morning and have it delivered then)/gift certificate to nice restaurant for her and her dh

aquad

Fri, Jul 15 2016, 6:47 am

I second a gift certificate to Sabon. $30 will go far in Israel, and she can get something as practical or impractical as she want.

sprayonlove

Fri, Jul 15 2016, 6:57 am

I think the suggestion for a gift certificate is a great idea. Laline is also a nice store

Iymnok

Fri, Jul 15 2016, 7:13 am

A babysitter and pool or gym membership or one month pass. She may want that but can't justify paying for it.

amother

Hotpink

Fri, Jul 15 2016, 8:24 am

This may sound like a dumb question but I am "charedI light." Is there a chance she doesn't use perfume or perfumes products?

amother

Smokey

Fri, Jul 15 2016, 9:01 am

I know some people who don't use perfume, but I believe most everyone uses body lotion or body wash.

amother

Hotpink

Fri, Jul 15 2016, 9:06 am

Liking this idea a lot. W a bunch of little kids she can use some pampering.

Iymnok

Fri, Jul 15 2016, 10:24 am

Be careful with scents. I see it suggested as a gift often. I don't like perfume and I'm picky about my body wash. I see that others would be thrilled with such a gift.

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