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Casablanca78 · 16/12/2017 08:01

Firstly a big thank you to all of the MN Christmas thread contributors, you've helped me get a lot of presents sorted!

I have ONE left to get for SIL and am stuck!

Budget about £30 although will go a bit over if need be. Early 30's. Married no kids. Lives in London. Fairly sporty but not in to a particular sport. Not at all in to fancy make up or cosmetics. They are social and like going to the pub but I'd rather not do an alocohol gift as feels a bit thoughtless. They don't have a huge disposable income so would like it to be something that will be useful/appreciated rather than totally frivolous.

Can't ask anyone in the family for ideas as it's secret Santa! Thanks in advance for any ideas!

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ja9r · 16/12/2017 08:03

Is she into jewellery? Bags? Shoes?

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Casablanca78 · 16/12/2017 08:07

No none of that! She just uses a rucksack for day to day/work (and has a fancy leather one that we all chipped in for a birthday gift!)

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Casablanca78 · 16/12/2017 08:11

Wondering about a cheaper version of Fitbit - Currys have Goji Go for £24.99. Not 100% sure though she doesn't already have one!

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Lovemusic33 · 16/12/2017 08:33

I wouldn’t get a cheap sports watch, chances are she already has one or is getting one from someone else. I’m a similar age and I bought myself a sports watch last year —expensive one—.

Is she into cooking/healthy eating? You could get a cook book or a small healthy hamper?

Does she run? Go to the gym? I would be happy with some funky gym leggings, gym socks and some new nice handcream. I would also be happy with a nice warm hoodie or new pj’s.

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SunglassCat · 16/12/2017 08:38

What about a new outfit for her sporty stuff?

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SummerRoberts · 16/12/2017 08:39

I was going to suggest gym wear too.
A box set? Something that she's mentioned she liked watching so we could suggest other things?
A nice candle? I know you said not frivolous but if she doesn't have much money to spend on luxury or frivolous items then it could be a nice treat.
A nice kindle or iPad case?

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TheDuchessofDukeStreet · 16/12/2017 08:42

Gift card for a restaurant? I was given one for Prezzo which I certainly used and appreciated. Nice to keep for a treat if not too much money to spare for eating out.

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hevonbu · 16/12/2017 08:47

A book about how to best save for your pension/house etc? Gadgets are overrated, many people have too much stuff anyway. I read a book by Robert Kiyosaki, about how to look at investment - it was interesting.

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Bringbeboback · 16/12/2017 08:55

A cocktail recipe book with a cocktail shaker and a couple of bottles of nice spirit like gin and vodka?

A cinema or restaurant voucher?

Nice pyjamas from m&s

A few little things like a photo frame with a photo of her and your brother, a scented candle, chocs and gin?

A nice water bottle that she can take to the gym or when playing sports?

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marywasneeavirgin · 16/12/2017 09:00

Go on groupon or travel zoo or similar and get her an afternoon tea voucher or similar

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Casablanca78 · 16/12/2017 09:02

Thanks for all the suggestions.
She doesn't go the gym or do a regular sport so sports gear probably out. She asked for yoga stuff last Christmas. They like cycling but think they have everything. They have Netflix for box sets.

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Casablanca78 · 16/12/2017 09:03

Ok so sports watch sounds like a bad idea then. I don't think it's a cheapo one, it's from Currys and rescued from £49.99 to £24.99 but appareviate it's not a Fitbit.

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strawberrypenguin · 16/12/2017 09:07

New dressing gown? A candle and an Amazon voucher (I love getting vouchers - it’s guilt free money to spend on me)

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Casablanca78 · 16/12/2017 09:25

My OH had her in secret santa last year and got her a dressing gown.
Some nice pjs though might be a good call. Thank you

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Annwithnoe · 16/12/2017 10:11

Funky sports socks www.wackysox.com
These ones fit nicely around the foot arch so they stay in place well. They are the kind of thing you don't see the point of until you try them and then refuse to ever wear anything else

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