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2 couples left, I am all out of ideas...

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HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 11/12/2017 19:27

I have 2 couples left to go until I am (whispers) all finished! I am never this organised so I am asking kindly please help, all I need is a gift for:

1 couple in there mid 20's who have recently moved in together.
1 couple in their 50's no hobbies or interests of note.

I have a budget of £40 each if needed (but bargains would be appreciated too Grin )

Feel free to add anyone else you have left and hopefully I or others can help finish off your lists

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StealthPolarBear · 11/12/2017 19:29

First one - monopoly of the city where they live or a city important to them

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StealthPolarBear · 11/12/2017 19:30

Female. Mid 30s.likes gin but we bought her some recently. Sings. Has cats. Ideas needed please :)

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pnutter · 11/12/2017 19:32

Sorry im no help ... a voucher for a meal/afternoon tea?
I need ideas for ds 23 likes tattoos, music,

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SweetPeaPods · 11/12/2017 19:35

What about a hamper? We have bought a hamper from giordano vini (Italian wine company). We bough the Tavola rustica one at £30 but they have loads in the Christmas section.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/12/2017 19:36

Mid 20s couple - trying to think of things my dd1 and her boyfriend would like:

classic vinyl (if they have a record player)
a cafetiere and 'posh' coffee
a wok plus some soy sauce, chilli sauce etc and a cookery book
couple of nice pasta bowls, and some oils etc

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SweetPeaPods · 11/12/2017 19:36

Afternoon tea voucher is what we are thinking of for in laws. But would welcome any other suggestions for a couple in 60s who really don't need anything.

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BrieAndChilli · 11/12/2017 19:37

MIL - young 60 year old. No hobbies. Have exhausted all the usual type presents, budget around £50
MIL partner, likes fishing. Budget £10

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BrieAndChilli · 11/12/2017 19:40

Couple just moved in together - amazon dot?
Me and Mrs board game
Nice throw for the sofa
Hamper eg Italian food or Indian or Chinese etc, fill it with nice pasta, sauces, cook book, herbs etc

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MoMandaS · 11/12/2017 19:41

Spicery subscription?

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HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 11/12/2017 19:42

Tatooed son -new headphones?

Brie for MIL & Partner - Try etsy for a pencil drawing of the grandkids, I had one as a gift its gorgeous and very detailed and only cost £40?

I'll keep thinking on yours Stealth, and thank you so far for all the suggestions. Smile

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/12/2017 20:01

Young 60 year old MIL - cashmere snood?

Couple in 50s - voucher for local arthouse cinema?

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HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 11/12/2017 20:12

Couple in 50s - voucher for local arthouse cinema

I wish I could but they live in the middle of nowhere so no cinemas about let alone arthouse ones Xmas Wink

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Thisandthat2017 · 11/12/2017 20:21

www.thespicery.com/curry-legend-gift-box

I have bought these as gifts and they look great

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MiniMileyMoo · 11/12/2017 21:21

A bottle of Gin (Aldi award winning!) and a selection of Fever Tree tonics

Or a waffle maker (I really want a waffle maker!!)

Or a pact coffee subscription and Aeropress

The Book People - Booker Prize collection

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PosiePootlePerkins · 11/12/2017 21:40

Personalised cheeseboard and nice set of cheese knives. For either or both couples!

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4forksake · 11/12/2017 23:06

One of these gin gift sets. Choose from one of several gins, 2 gin glasses & 6 mixers. Great value for £39

https://www.ginfestival.com/products/gin-festival-in-a-box-cosy-nights-in-edition?x=Box

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goose1964 · 11/12/2017 23:35

Portmeirion do some gorgeous mugs , not the normal ones with flowers but with trees and birds, a bit like birds of paradise. I would love one even though I have a million mugs

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 12/12/2017 10:26

Gin seems v popular. I can't stand the stuff.

Maybe go with consumables, if you know the kinds of things they like. Couple of bottles of Prosecco and nice things to mix it with?
Whisky and fruit cake to go with?
Cheese with chutney and pickles?

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Unicorn81 · 12/12/2017 11:16

Dvd boxsets?

Justified
Sopranos
Westwing
Peakey blinders
Outlander

Cinema vouchers
His and her treats from molton brown

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NeitherNowtNorSummat01 · 12/12/2017 23:02

www.notonthehighstreet.com/noordinarygiftcompany/product/personalised-family-door-bauble

www.notonthehighstreet.com/letteroom/product/family-christmas-tree-decoration

For either couple really, but particularly the ones who have just moved in together, what about a personalised tree decoration, like one of the ones above

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DandelionAndBedrock · 12/12/2017 23:04

Someone bought DP and me a tea cosy when we moved in to our first home - it makes me smile every day! Only works if they drink tea though.

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ColinsVeryJolly · 13/12/2017 01:05

Do the young couple travel? I got my bro and SIL a scratch map so they can scratch off the places in the world they've been.

There are a few on Not on the High Street.

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whimsical1975 · 13/12/2017 14:55

Some good bottles of wine!

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