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02-11-2008, 01:57 PM   #1

Need help


And no jokes about the title please, I am not talking about my mental health
I need help with ideas for xmas pressies for my parents, my 21 yr old nephew, my sister and brother in law. Every one else is sorted I think
Every year I get get my mum nice pyjamas and my dad gets a jumper. This is just soooo boring. I want to get them something a little different this year. Budget for them is £50 to £100.
My poor Brother in law always gets aftershave or a t-shirt, he's a bit of a comedian who likes a beer. My sister, I can probably find something doggy that she's apreciate.
My nephew is 21 has a very well paid job and wants for nothing, has expensive tastes in clothes, aftershaves etc, likes a good drink and parties with his mates, has recently started taking driving lessons.
My budget for my Bro in law and my nephew is around £30 each.
You have seven days to give me as many suggestions as you like.
Thanx for your help.



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02-11-2008, 02:13 PM   #2

Re: Need help


Do your mum and dad have any hobbies or interests?

I'll have a think on the others!



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02-11-2008, 02:18 PM   #3

Re: Need help


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Originally Posted by alexgirl73
Do your mum and dad have any hobbies or interests?

I'll have a think on the others!
Not really Alex, they make it very hard to find nice gifts for.

I think I have found gifts for my Bro in law and nephew, they are big ManU fans so think I now have their gifts covered.



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02-11-2008, 02:24 PM   #4

Re: Need help


http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk/gif...ball-gifts.htm

Loads to choose from here.



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02-11-2008, 02:26 PM   #5

Re: Need help


Sorry Elaine no use here, I am still trying to think of something for my mum & daughter...



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02-11-2008, 02:27 PM   #6

Re: Need help


firebox and iwantoneofthose are good websites for novelties for 'people who have everything' (your nephew). He's probably not old enough to appreciate how lucky he is and to value a proxy gift, like a hive of bees or a latrine, via Oxfam or similar.
Maybe something for your BiL too
Your Mum and Dad - could your budget stretch to a Glasgow/Edinburgh night out/show/hotel or driver home? Older people tend to need (and ? want) less and less as far as material goods go - experiences are good.
Or there's these lovely digital photo frames. You can even get wireless ones now. Loaded with favourite family pics, it could make a nice gift.



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02-11-2008, 02:28 PM   #7

Re: Need help


Are they 'young at heart' or a bit stuck in their ways? Just trying to get the right thoughts here lol.



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02-11-2008, 02:28 PM   #8

Re: Need help


How about for your Mom and Dad theatre tickes for a good show.....I find these work brilliantly for my parents. Or how about for your Mom a pampering day or is that not her?and for you Dad an adventure day. Will have another think could be a pmapering day for your sister too...........



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02-11-2008, 02:29 PM   #9

Re: Need help


Quote:
Originally Posted by dinahsmum
firebox and iwantoneofthose are good websites for novelties for 'people who have everything' (your nephew). He's probably not old enough to appreciate how lucky he is and to value a proxy gift, like a hive of bees or a latrine, via Oxfam or similar.
Maybe something for your BiL too
Your Mum and Dad - could your budget stretch to a Glasgow/Edinburgh night out/show/hotel or driver home? Older people tend to need (and ? want) less and less as far as material goods go - experiences are good.
Or there's these lovely digital photo frames. You can even get wireless ones now. Loaded with favourite family pics, it could make a nice gift.

Great minds DM great minds................



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02-11-2008, 02:32 PM   #10

Re: Need help


what about this for your mum?

http://www.cocooncollection.co.uk

oh booger, it wouldn't go to the page I wanted!



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