donuts anyone ??? - Real Mum story on MoM

I was running short of both money and time for a grandson

s girl friend, who had invited us to share afternoon tea with them.,it being her birthday, and we were to meet her. Whilst at the local supermarket I saw packets of donuts., and the brain started to kick in a bit. , some were coloured some plain, so I purchased a box When I arrived home, searched and found a piece of dowel and tied some 12 pieces of xmas curling paper to the top, you know the sort that you can make curl up if required, but I just needed the thin colours . Searched for a round plate , stood the dowel and ties in the middle, and to each one I tied a donut, making a maypole. Covered it all over, using the weight of the donuts to stand it up straight. Would you believe, I struck gold with it. Lass, loved donuts and nobody had ever made this up for her. That lass split from grandson, but we have a baby boy from their time together, so we now well and truly keep in touch with her, and for xmas I bought her a small donut machine to make them now for herself and the little one, when he is big enough….Dont have a photo of it, but thought it may give rise to other mums for ideas for children. You can buy donuts with cinamon, and literally no sugar if you need too..

Posted by bettythrelfo, 15th February 2014

30 Comments

- - Frankiielot said
  - 30 Jul 2023
    8:59 pm
So creative and personal. I’m sure everyone loved them!

- - taz_za87 said
  - 31 Mar 2017
    9:06 pm
a heartfelt present on a budget… LOVE IT

- - mum888 said
  - 12 Jan 2016
    7:16 am
I love cinnamon donuts and not to keen on the iced ones as I find them too sweet . I think the sweetness sometimes ruins the taste of the actual donut. My favoutes is the cinnamon ones from Wendy when they make it hot on the spot through a donut machine. Hot and delicious !

- - mom57522 said
  - 10 Jan 2015
    8:19 pm
How lovely for taking the time and effort to do this.

- - mom93821 said
  - 27 Dec 2014
    6:09 am
A creative and lovely idea!

- - pakeko said
  - 28 Oct 2014
    8:58 pm
What a lovely idea this is

- - mom63821 said
  - 25 Aug 2014
    2:28 pm
Great idea, what a lovely idea and gift.

- - ginoula5 said
  - 06 Aug 2014
    7:10 pm
Oh I simply ADORE this idea, thanks for sharing

- - no1ladydj said
  - 13 Jul 2014
    10:43 pm
What a clever idea, and good on you for thinking of it. I’d rather have a gift or cake that someone has made for me, rather than a bought one, as it shows the person thinks enough to spend time and thought on making something special just for me.

- - coppin85 said
  - 28 May 2014
    3:38 pm
it could be new tradition

- - catgrrl3 said
  - 16 May 2014
    5:45 pm
awwwww I bet donuts were never the same again, that is such a thoughful and great gift

- - scottie said
  - 12 May 2014
    11:03 am
what a great idea – lovely

- - arcticwynta said
  - 09 May 2014
    6:30 pm
what a really good idea and it is always great when you get one of those light bulb moments. Just show it does not always needs to be a cake

- - tilly said
  - 06 May 2014
    10:36 pm
What a fantastic idea. It just goes to show if you think with creativity then you can solve problems and money and still give a terrific gift.

- - mel1 said
  - 30 Apr 2014
    5:59 pm
That sounds very creative. I’m glad you keep in touch for your grandson’s and your own sakes.

- - coppin85 said
  - 30 Apr 2014
    3:00 pm
this is a clever idea

- - hopefullyheidi said
  - 26 Apr 2014
    8:43 pm
How wonderful that you were so creative and still think of her and this time to buy her a donut maker. What a lovely idea.

- - BellaB said
  - 22 Apr 2014
    1:27 am
This sounds like a nice idea.

- - fatheroffaprincess said
  - 31 Mar 2014
    6:54 pm
what a great idea

- - jodie80 said
  - 31 Mar 2014
    4:49 pm
sounds successful thanks for your story