How to thank a friend?

[tiggerlover]

I have been sharing my weight loss journey with a good friend of mine, actually, she is the one who originally inspired me to get healthy. We have supported and cheered one another on and helped each other through the hard times. In addition to this she has passed on to me a TON of clothes (she is a size to size and a half below me) and I appreciate that very much, it has saved me so much from buying new clothes while I am "passing through" a size. I want to do something for her to thank her and I was hoping some of my WISH buddies would offer me some great ideas.

 

[Harambe]

Not sure if it would be too much money, but treat her to a few day spa treatments - and join her for some fun girl time!!!

 

[believe]

What about a gift certificate to her favorite clothing store? Then when she meets her goal she can go an buy her 'final' clothing size.

 

[LuvTigger]

I was also going to suggest a spa treatment if it's within your budget. When I reach the halfway point to my goal, I was going to treat myself to a spa package (massage and facial, about $120).

I think the clothing idea is great too.

I know you're not supposed to reward yourself with food, but another idea is to treat her to a meal some place where she would like to go, but maybe wouldn't go on her own or with her own family.

Or maybe a basket full of bath and body things?

 

[nativetxn]

How about some time for just the two of you? Find a sitter and go out for the day shopping and lunching. You could treat her to a healthy lunch and/or buy her a new blouse or something. I'll bet she would enjoy some time just the two of you I'll bet you would enjoy it too.

 

[geetey]

I was going to suggest the spa thing as well. I love pedicures! I also like Katholyn's idea as well. If I didn't do the spa/massage/pedicure thing, I would give her a gift certificate to a favorite store (do they have malls in Italy?), go to lunch, chat and then help her pick out her new stuff!!

 

[TigH]

You are SO THOUGHTFUL!!! Debbi, your friend is lucky to have you as a friend! I'm glad you have been able to enjoy her hand me downs, ha ha! That's what friends are for!!!

I was thinking you could make her a gift basket. What are her hobbies or interests? Maybe you could get her some nice magazines, some bubble bath, really nice scented lotions, maybe a yummy smelling sachet or two, some pretty candles, etc. and make her a nice "rewards" basket. That way she can take some time to pamper herself at home!

Or you could give her a gift cert. to her favorite clothing store, or lingerie store (yowza!)

Is she married? Maybe you can find some inexpensive wine glasses and plates and make her a picnic basket. Just get some things that are "on plan" to stick in the basket, like fresh fruits and maybe some light crackers and some delicious cheese (just a little) and a nice bottle of wine. Then she and her DH can take off and enjoy a picnic lunch somewhere beautiful and romantic, which I imagine is just about anywhere you are in Italy!

Good luck!