https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:10:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1375817 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:54:49 +0000 trying... 1375817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is probably too late but something from here would be cute:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.phdcomics.com/store/mojostore.php">http://www.phdcomics.com/store/mojostore.php</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1371025 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 02:46:48 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1371025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the spa idea. It might be fun for you to invite her out for a visit to the spa together, for a manicure/pedicure. Leave the babysitting to the SOs for an afternoon. <br />In keeping with the spa theme, a set of pampering treats, like bubble bath, lotion, and tea could work. (But a busy mom might never get around to using it.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1370695 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 20:21:13 +0000 jenanded 1370695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote the spa and/or the journal... after all those years of writing one needs a new pretty outlet...<br /> congrats to her by the way! Xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1370655 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 19:46:31 +0000 Ornella 1370655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, you're a gem. This is amazing, I have considered jewellery but she doesn't wear it :-)</p> <p>Saving the link for the other occasions though, I can think of people for whom this might be an excellent gift.</p> <p>Last but not least - THANK YOU for the idea and your&nbsp;kind offer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1370580 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 17:25:48 +0000 Isabel 1370580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella...just to throw this out there because I think that it is really fun :</p> <p>Biomolecule jewelry. &nbsp;I am not kidding. &nbsp;I have this on my list for me and my best friend for the holidays ( my friend, who is in biology, will be all over the caffeine one )&nbsp;. &nbsp;Anyway, kind of nerdy and tongue-in cheek. &nbsp;They are made by a biochemist in Hawaii. &nbsp;If you want one I will gladly send for it and expedite shipping to you. &nbsp; : &nbsp;) &nbsp; The one in the pic is a caffeine charm bracelet ( I think it is caffeine ).&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>XXXXXXXXX</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=molecule%20jewelry">https://www.etsy.com/search?q=molecule%20jewelry</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1370566 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 17:15:19 +0000 ClaraT 1370566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything I thought of was already mentioned by Elly!</p> <p>If you give her a service (spa/mani etc.) or restaurant gift certificate, your idea to include a babysitting voucher so she can actually use it is *key*!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1370172 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 01:32:14 +0000 elpgal 1370172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that you mention that kids are involved in the picture, a strong vote for a spa certificate. Just make sure she is not averse to being touched by strangers (I speak from experience here, in this case friend returned the GC to me and I enjoyed a nice spa treatment that was meant for her) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1370071 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:23:16 +0000 Isabel 1370071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Then I vote spa ! Absolutely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1370057 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:10:02 +0000 crutcher 1370057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a busy doctoral candidate, this lady has probably not had a minute to pamper herself...Give her a spa visit, or a mani/pedi treat, or a makeup or makeover appointment...Give her something that does not pertain to academia or her area of expertise...Lucky her to have you to offer a baby sitting voucher for a night out...wmile.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369987 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 20:37:14 +0000 bj1111 1369987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The best presents are ones we want but wouldn't buy for ourselves. Too extravagant, impractical, etc. So i love the idea of a spa voucher. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369947 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 19:51:18 +0000 Ornella 1369947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions. My friend will have&nbsp;PhD in biochemistry and will stay at this town. Amazon vouchers are a safe bet. I'm thinking restaurant voucher would be great, but I also think spa is a good idea - she is a busy mum and needs time for herself.&nbsp;I'd anyway include "<i>the voucher"</i> to babysit her three kids (or better,&nbsp;have them over a our place&nbsp;for sleepover) so she and hubby can go out. I know grannies often babysit for them, but grannies need time off too :-)</p> <p>Keep the ideas&nbsp;coming though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369884 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 18:45:21 +0000 lyn* 1369884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of the framing for her certificate ... I think it's a splurge most of us won't take and I cringe at the idea of my certificate in a paper envelope at the bottom of my desk sometimes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369793 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:35:33 +0000 elpgal 1369793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will she be moving after she graduates? In the case, I would avoid giving her anything bulky or location-specific. I got a lot of Amazon certificates and a laser printer which I use till this day. I spent my time after graduation cultivating new hobbies and it was nice to have money to spend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369778 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:05:25 +0000 Diana 1369778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think something like a restaurant or spa gift certificate would be nice. &nbsp;</p> <p>Or, if you know her style well and want to get her something a little more extravagant, how about a nice handbag? &nbsp;</p> <p>I am trying to remember what people got me, but it was a long time ago. &nbsp;I think I got mostly things like amazon gift cards or other cash equivalent. &nbsp;Also a couple of small "professional" things like a laser pointer. &nbsp;(Which is really useful! &nbsp;I still use that one actually.) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369767 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 15:56:56 +0000 Isabel 1369767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to ask. &nbsp;A PhD in what ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369765 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 15:56:19 +0000 Isabel 1369765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornela, do you know if there is something that she loves but has never gotten ? &nbsp;</p> <p>( Burberry doesn't count, LOL )&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369706 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 14:41:11 +0000 Elly 1369706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A gift certificate for a diploma framing. Look up her professional organization and if the "student" level membership is in your price range offer to pay for her joining or renewal (as a bonus these often come with an "insider" mag. subscription). A nice laptop bag in high quality nylon or leather (you can get great deals on these). Depending on employment situation, a set of small giftcards for things she enjoys but may not have cash for while on the job hunt (coffee, movies, Yankee candle, etc.). A massage gift certificate, or a mani-pedi. A gift card at a "professionalwear" type retailer to help get clothes together for the job hunt, new job, etc. </p> <p>Other than that, you may actually want to skew in the direction of a gift for HER rather than a gift for a new Ph.D. Buying something to remind her to take care of herself may be the best gift (if she likes to workout, a certificate to a gym or yoga studio that focuses on wellness, gift card to her favorite workout clothing store, gift card to her favorite juice bar or healthfood store, spa, etc.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369637 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 11:23:12 +0000 Neelie 1369637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe a gift card to a restaurant for a celebratory dinner?<br />A beautiful journal to write in? &nbsp;<br />A subscription to a magazine or periodical in her field? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gift-for-the-phd-thesis-defense#post-1369614 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 07:52:51 +0000 Ornella 1369614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A friend is defending her PhD this week. I'm stuck with ideas.&nbsp;What is the best gift for the occasion?</p> <p>Thanks. </p>