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Only tricky people left to buy for, help, ideas needed?

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Lovemusic33 · 06/11/2017 16:08

I have done most of my Christmas shopping, just a few left to buy for.

My mum (almost 60, likes her garden, birds but has loads of bird feeder type things and gardening stuff), I only want to spend £20 maximum.

My dad and his partner, they have most things as they tend to buy what ever they like, I would rather buy them a joint gift, maybe food related but again only £20 to spend.

12 year old boy, likes football and Xbox (£5-£10)

7 year old boy, likes superheroes/marvel (£5-£10)

My nan, 90 years old, doesn't really need or want anything. £10 to spend.

Any ideas?

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Haudyerwheesht · 06/11/2017 16:14

12 year old this you can get them cheaper from home bargains

7 year old - superhero comic kit - amazon £10.49

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Grumpbum · 06/11/2017 16:20

Mum a copy of Monty Dons new book and some new secateurs, that’s what mine wants.

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LittleLights · 06/11/2017 16:25

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Lovemusic33 · 06/11/2017 16:30

Oh, I like the idea of a hedgehog box but I'm not sure if there dog would try and get into it? I think they do get hedgehogs and foxes in their garden.

My nan also likes feeding the birds but she doesn't really go outside much anymore (during the winter), fluffy socks would be good or a fluffy blanket.

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imsorryiasked · 06/11/2017 22:18

7 year old: lots of Marvel options here

12 year old: how about a boot bag

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ChilliMary · 06/11/2017 22:19

Vouchers - they can buy exactly what they want.

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imsorryiasked · 06/11/2017 22:23

And how about a magazine subscription for your parents - should be able to get a 6 month one at least for £20 lots here

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Lovemusic33 · 07/11/2017 10:04

My parents don't really read magazines Sad so I'm not sure if they would appreciate a subscription.

I don't really want to get vouchers for the kids as we have agreed to do presents and it's only a small amount that we spend, I usually try and find something funny or useful for them, plus I have already bought their older sisters present (can't give one a present and the others a voucher).

The socks from studio sound good, I will have a look, maybe I can put them with a selection box or some sweets?

And thank you for all the marvel ideas, he should be quite easy to buy for.

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BluthsFrozenBananas · 07/11/2017 10:44

How about an insect or solitary bee hotel for your mum? There’s a selection on amazon for between £10 and £20.

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Helena17 · 07/11/2017 11:05

Give them vouchers and let them choose what they want.

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Lovemusic33 · 07/11/2017 16:19

A bee hotel is a great idea, I don't think she has one, I will have a look on Amazon.

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Leeds2 · 07/11/2017 16:56

A bird bath for your mum.
A mug for the 12 year old, with his favourite team on the front. Fill it with sweets/marshmallows.
An audio book for your nan.

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whimsical1975 · 07/11/2017 19:27

My 12yr DS hates to read but LOVES this book "Top 10 of Everything"... he gets one every year for Christmas - it literally has top 10 of everything e.g. Fastest, strongest, biggest, scariest... everything! From cars to roller coasters, tornadoes, weightlifting - you name it!

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