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Sister in law and her partner - presents?

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LouiseInLondon · 12/12/2011 16:30

They are late 30s/early 40s, three kids, they will be flying here for christmas so needs to be something they can take back easily.

I'm looking to spend under about £20 for a joint pres, think it would look showy to spend more as I don't expect an expensive gift from them but they will probably give us something. I spend more on the kids.

I'm totally out of inspiration, can anyone help please?

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4ForksSake · 12/12/2011 17:19

Are they from the UK & live abroad now? How about a mini hamper with some of the stuff they love from the UK but maybe can't get easily where they live?

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LouiseInLondon · 12/12/2011 17:58

Thanks. Yes SIL is English but I'm not sure what stuff she would miss, am also worried it would have to be very mini not to impact on the luggage - I tend to get a bit carried away with hampers. I will have a think about a small bag of special "English" treats.

Thanks again.

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CharminglyOdd · 12/12/2011 21:48

Tea, lightly package biscuits, chocolate, sweets? Depending on where they live, chocolate could be a good one - my friend in the US is always begging me to send chocolate :)

Alternatively could you offer to post it to them as part of the present?

How about a framed picture of somewhere local/in the UK that they miss or have an attachment to? TKMaxx do some lovely frames.

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Alliwantisaroomsomewhere · 12/12/2011 22:14

A wallet and purse?
Scarf?
Key ring?

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oreocrumbs · 13/12/2011 09:55

Somethng they could use while they are here? A day out somewhere, tickets to a local attraction?

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iheartdusty · 13/12/2011 21:42

Not joint presents, but:

t-shirt
printed tea towel (I found some great ones locally with a graphic design of local street names)
luxury tights
canvas bag or printed shopper type bag
high spec corkscrew & wine foil cutter

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