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Christmas gift appeal

11 replies

MoiraRose · 04/12/2019 14:23

My local town centre has a Christmas tree with tags on to buy a present for a disadvantaged child. I picked three off, all for teenage boys, because they're the hardest group to buy for so thought they might get left. I have a 14/15, 15/16 and 17/18 tag. Please help with what I could get them!

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moreismore · 04/12/2019 14:25

Budget?

MoiraRose · 04/12/2019 14:29

Maybe £20 each?

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MoiraRose · 04/12/2019 17:32

Maybe this is why nobody buys for teenage boys! Nobody can help with ideas... Hmm

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LucheroTena · 04/12/2019 17:37

Aftershave, shower gel
Headphones
Nando’s Card
Trainer socks

They’re a really difficult age to buy for.

CroissantsAtDawn · 04/12/2019 17:37

Look in the Christmas section. Loads of threads with ideas for teenagers

BooksAreMyOnlyFriends · 04/12/2019 17:56

It's difficult when you don't know who you're buying for but stuff my son likes:

Chocolate/sweets
Adidas Sports socks
Backpack
Beanie hat/scarf/gloves
Guinness World Records book
Guinness World Records for gamers
Adidas Body Sprays/shower gels
Hand held retro games
Biking gloves

EmpressJewel · 04/12/2019 18:57

Football/mini football
Water bottle
Neck warmer
Wallet
Money box
Cinema vouchers

MoiraRose · 04/12/2019 19:24

Great, thanks! Will jot them down and go shopping.

@BooksAreMyOnlyFriends It really is difficult buying for someone you know nothing about, what size they are, what they're interested in, if they have any allergies etc etc

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whyamidoingthis · 04/12/2019 19:27

I did similar and bought a Ted Baker gift set in boots. It was half price so €48 reduced to €24. The staff are really helpful.

Atalune · 04/12/2019 19:28

Chilly bottle
Nike hoodie
Cinema gift card
Ear buds
Gloves and snood- zara have nice ones
Sport socks
Card game
Aftershave
Chocolates
Big jar of Nutella

I’d probably do
Bij jar of Nutella
Ear buds
Costa coffee gift card
Bamboo reusable cup.

P1nkHeartLovesCake · 04/12/2019 19:30

For the 17/18 one I’d get a £20 nandos voucher ( it’s a popular place with that age and nandos cater for even veggie and vegan now! )

For the 15/16 I’d get a ted baker wash bag set from boots

For the younger one Ummm no idea

I’d also wrap a small chocolate selection box with each gift!

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