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Ideas For DDs 16th Birthday Present

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IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls · 28/10/2021 00:31

Hello

I would be grateful for birthdays ideas for my DD who will be 16...

Interested to know what other people have bought and what has been on your DDs /GDs list present list please 😊

Thankyou

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DowntonCrabby · 28/10/2021 00:39

My DD was 16 last year, she got a new phone, massively impersonal but it was what she wanted, some clothes too.

The more personalised bits we did though, a cuff bracelet from an Etsy maker with “Sweet 16 love Mum & Dad” engraved inside, she wears it every day, it’s quite funky and the embarrassing sentiment is hidden Grin

Booked an alpaca walk which was hilarious and great fun.

MIL had a photo book made of photos from birth-16, that was lovely.

CakesOfVersailles · 28/10/2021 00:47

If she needs a big item for school or just in general e.g. phone, tablet, laptop then that.

Otherwise depending on what she likes and your budget: jewellery and/or jewellery box, nice watch, stationery, sports equipment, books, handbag, boardgames or steam voucher. A special planned day out or little family holiday.

FindingMeno · 28/10/2021 07:21

One of those mirrors with lights around.
Clothes/ footwear
Skincare
Perfume

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IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls · 28/10/2021 21:07

Thankyou for those ideas ... much appreciated Smile

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WellThatsATurnipForTheBooks · 28/10/2021 21:12

Is there anything she's interested in or any hobbies that you can buy things for

eg. sewing machine
light box/light table for drawing and art
camera
sports watch or sports equipment

Monsterpumpkins · 28/10/2021 21:14

My dd has just been to Harry Potter World for her 16th...

Ilovechristmasasmuchasiloveyou · 28/10/2021 23:29

I remember getting a lovely necklace for my 16th (many years ago) think I've still got it some where.

How about some personalised jewelry? Or a pandora bracelet with a 16th charm to start her collection off. (If she hasn't already got one)

IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls · 28/10/2021 23:55

These are great ldeas ... keep 'em comingSmile
Iv been able to order some bits off the back of this thread tonight, thankyou.

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uncomfortablydumb53 · 29/10/2021 13:54

I had a signet ring
Perhaps a necklace or bracelet?

MacavityTheDentistsCat · 29/10/2021 14:11

DD is having a trip to Paris (currently postponed due to her having had an operation). One other present that was well received was a gold necklace from her Godmother. It's a fine chain with little golden beads at intervals. Perhaps her favourite present though was a crate of beer from a friend (we live in Germany so beer drinking is permitted from 16 onwards). Each of the bottles bears a photo of her and the neighbour when they were younger (e.g. taking part in a running race and as Mary and Joseph in a Nativity play). It's very touching and she loved it.

MacavityTheDentistsCat · 29/10/2021 14:12

Sorry: her and the friend when they were younger

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