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Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:03 am ]
Post subject:  Presents for girls
Sister's upcoming birthday. Mid-twenties.

Bugger all idea of what to get her. Doesn't drink/smoke. Has healthy lifestyle. Already has gym membership. Doesn't really need anything and feels guilty about me loaning her £1000.

So......need ideas. Budgeting around £20-50 max.
Author:  saspro [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:40 am ]
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Perfume, makeup, scarf's, handbag, day at a spa, bracelets.

That sort of thing
Author:  HeatherKay [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:03 am ]
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Vouchers for iTunes, PAYG phones, or any number of posh shops. You can get those pre-pay card things at most supermarket checkouts.

That way, she can buy what she actually wants, rather than accept what her loving brother decides she'll like. :mrgreen:
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:28 am ]
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Concert tickets or spa days are a good option. Though maybe it is best to see what she wants or needs, then adjust accordingly.
Author:  okenobi [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:33 am ]
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I'd go pamper. Either spa day or vouchers for Molton Brown etc.
Author:  paulzolo [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:47 am ]
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HeatherKay wrote:
Vouchers for iTunes, PAYG phones, or any number of posh shops. You can get those pre-pay card things at most supermarket checkouts.

That way, she can buy what she actually wants, rather than accept what her loving brother decides she'll like. :mrgreen:


Vouchers. A great way to ruin money.

I’m in a similar boat with my sister’s 40th rapidly approaching.
Author:  HeatherKay [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:52 am ]
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paulzolo wrote:
Vouchers. A great way to ruin money.


True, I guess. You can't beat a nice wedge of cold hard cash if you can't think of anything better, mind.
Author:  adidan [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:52 am ]
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Get her a proper sports massage at the gym. Or is that too weird for a sister? :?
Author:  E. F. Benson [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:43 am ]
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sea monkeys?

you can tell I'm not good at this :D
Author:  james016 [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 11:02 am ]
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Have a look here: http://www.treather.com/

I bought my wife a gift from here last XMAS.
Author:  oceanicitl [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 12:48 pm ]
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Lastminute.com vouchers. She can get spa days and all sorts there. They sell anything and everything. I got tickets to Thorpe Park with mine. Only thing is she will have to use them in 12 months.
Author:  hifidelity2 [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 1:41 pm ]
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Although the actual thread was for a sister once outside of siblings then I have found over the years that Diamonds - the bigger the better - always go down well :D
Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Presents for girls
saspro wrote:
Perfume, makeup, scarves, handbag, day at a spa, bracelets.

She's already getting perfume from our mother, has her own (ideal) scarf, handbag and jewellry. A day at a spa may be a bit out budget range.

HeatherKay wrote:
Vouchers for iTunes, PAYG phones, or any number of posh shops.

I feel it's a cheapo option. I'll probably get a voucher as a reserve item if I can't get a better present.

HeatherKay wrote:
That way, she can buy what she actually wants, rather than accept what her loving brother decides she'll like. :mrgreen:
I do, however, agree with this.

Amnesia10 wrote:
Concert tickets or spa days are a good option. Though maybe it is best to see what she wants or needs, then adjust accordingly.
She doesn't need anything. Wants are a bit difficult and she's not very forthcoming.

okenobi wrote:
I'd go pamper. Either spa day or vouchers for Molton Brown etc.

I've heard her speak about this Molton Brown thing. Must look it up.

HeatherKay wrote:
paulzolo wrote:
Vouchers. A great way to ruin money.
True, I guess. You can't beat a nice wedge of cold hard cash if you can't think of anything better, mind.

+1. Personally, I've always preferred cash over vouchers.

adidan wrote:
Get her a proper sports massage at the gym. Or is that too weird for a sister? :?

A bit too weird IMO.

E. F. Benson wrote:
sea monkeys?you can tell I'm not good at this :D

Yup

oceanicitl wrote:
Lastminute.com vouchers.

Will have a look and, as before, keep something in reserve.

hifidelity2 wrote:
Although the actual thread was for a sister once outside of siblings then I have found over the years that Diamonds - the bigger the better - always go down well :D

Jewellery - anything meaningful would be out of budget TBH

james016 wrote:
Have a look here: http://www.treather.com/

Awesome site. :shock: I love this:

http://www.treather.com/catalog/Product ... er-501.jpg
Author:  DaftFunk [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:01 pm ]
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First rule of gift buying, make sure you like it too, when they get bored with it, it's yours :lol:

I think tickets for her favorite comedian would be a good idea, she'll remember the experience and fingers crossed have a jolly good laugh.
Author:  okenobi [ Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:39 pm ]
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cloaked_wolf wrote:
okenobi wrote:
I'd go pamper. Either spa day or vouchers for Molton Brown etc.

I've heard her speak about this Molton Brown thing. Must look it up.


Finger on the pulse ;)

Besides some other things occasionally....
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