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From present ideas to party food, find all your Christmas inspiration here.

From present ideas to party food, find all your Christmas inspiration here.

Christmas

Awkard BIL - Â£10 max

17 replies

candykane25 · 05/08/2015 17:37

My brother in law never smiles or says thank you for his gifts and usually "forgets" to take them home.
I have given up getting him nice presents or spending decent money on him.
Last year I got him novelty santa stuff and silly socks.
I like to plan early and know I have ticked him off my list.
Any ideas? The dafter the better ;)

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Happy36 · 05/08/2015 17:42

Some nice food that your family likes too so that if he leaves it behind it will be appreciated! Chocolate, cheese, wine, etc.

Or ask him what he wants?

ja9r · 05/08/2015 17:52

Has he any hobbies/ interests?

FundamentalistQuaker · 05/08/2015 17:54

i-Tunes voucher.

FundamentalistQuaker · 05/08/2015 17:54

Or-best novelty (or naff-off) present ever: a Ped-egg.

candykane25 · 05/08/2015 19:39

A ped egg! Love it.

Yes a naff off present is the order of the day.

If i asked him he would just be awkward and not helpful in the slightest.

He was once given mouldy cheese (not by me) because the giver didnt keep it in the fridge and it got all warm and sweaty under the tree. It was in a pot so it didnt smell until it was opened.

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mummylin2495 · 05/08/2015 19:45

I went to a chilli festival on Sunday and bought this for my brother as a fun gift. You need to enlarge the photo to see what it's called.

Awkard BIL - Â£10 max

Rosieliveson · 05/08/2015 19:52

I like the silly bathroom fragrances called 'no shit Sherlock' and such. £10 from not on the high street.
Raised a smile when given to my awkward brother and have seen it in the loo since.

amarmai · 05/08/2015 20:04

as he leaves it behind, get him something you can use.

candykane25 · 05/08/2015 20:47

No shit sherlock bathroom spray would be appropriate because his er... aromatic bottom burps are legendary

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candykane25 · 05/08/2015 20:53

Rosie i found the spray on ebay for 6.99. Thank you! £3 left over for something else

pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=131565346118&globalID=EBAY-GB

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ImperialBlether · 05/08/2015 20:56

I know it's not in the spirit of Christmas, but does he buy you a gift?

ImperialBlether · 05/08/2015 20:57

I know it's not in the spirit of Christmas, but does he buy you a gift?

candykane25 · 05/08/2015 21:03

My sister does. We spent about 40 quid on each other and a smaller gift for our spouses. My DH gets a small gift from her. My DH is a lot more polite and appreciative though!

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Happy36 · 05/08/2015 21:30

A book that you want to read when he finishes it / leaves it behind? Ditto DVD.

Laugh / throw up in mouth at the Ped Egg. Brilliant!

Rosieliveson · 05/08/2015 21:35

That's brilliant So happy to help. Hmmm, £3 left ... that could get you some pretty decent tat!
Last year, b&m had novelty loo roll. You could go for a toilet based theme

candykane25 · 05/08/2015 23:28

Rosie you are inspired. And a whoopie cushion and maybe a fart whistle.
Job done.
Gotta love MN

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GloGirl · 08/08/2015 17:07

I know someone who'd love that lavatory mist! Cheers for the idea and the cheaper find

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