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Inexpensive gifts beginning with L ideas needed, please!

72 replies

lucysmam · 16/01/2023 15:32

Dd1 turns 16 next week & I had the genius idea to do 16 small, and inexpensive, gifts beginning with "L" - I've seen other folks do it & thought it sounded fun 🙄

I have a list of 12, so far, but need 4 (or however many I can get more, if anyone has any ideas.

She's also having a piercing done that she's wanted for a while, a meal out or takeaway, and probably some cash (but not loads!) so they really are just inexpensive bits and bobs.

So far I have, or have on my list...

Lavender edition of T.S. Midnights
Lip balm
Love hearts
Initial pen
Lollipops
Lip oil
Leggings (but seems a bit naff maybe?)
Bodyspray beginning with L
Lounge wear
Lottery ticket
Laptop sticker (need to order tonight, probably)
Lindt of some sort

Tia for any suggestions!

OP posts:
HarryTheStallion · 16/01/2023 15:33

The only thing that comes to mind is loo roll Blush

HarryTheStallion · 16/01/2023 15:34

Actually, what about L'Oréal makeup?

kublacant · 16/01/2023 15:35

Liquorice Allsorts?
lengthening mascara…!

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Petesbowtie9 · 16/01/2023 15:35

Lush bath bomb
lamp
lighter ( if she uses candles )
lashes

heldinadream · 16/01/2023 15:35

Lemon bonbons.
Lemon soap.
Leaf shaped earrings.

MetaDaughter · 16/01/2023 15:36

Your daughter isn’t a radical environmentalist, then? I thought most teens nowadays only wore secondhand clothes and looked askance at any frivolous use of the Earth’s resources?

Petesbowtie9 · 16/01/2023 15:36

Lilt
lipton Ice Tea
latte

TrodOnLegoAgain · 16/01/2023 15:38

Lego

StandUpStraight · 16/01/2023 15:38

A jellycat lemon?

FT123456 · 16/01/2023 15:39

Would 'lunch' count you could then take her out for a little meal.

Can't think of anything else others haven't already mentioned

thisplaceisweird · 16/01/2023 15:40

'Latte' travel mug or voucher for costa?

Needmorelego · 16/01/2023 15:40

As already suggested...Lego.

mast0650 · 16/01/2023 15:41

Lace something...
Liner (eyeliner)
Lego figure??

Blowyourowntrumpet · 16/01/2023 15:42

Loofah

LetUsPonce · 16/01/2023 15:42

Loofah
Liquorice

AnyRandomName · 16/01/2023 15:43

I don't mean to be churlish, but that just sounds like a load of unnecessary stuff that she'll forget about, it's a waste of money, waste of resources generally.

Why buy all that 'stuff' which isn't really wanted or needed, and won't be cherished.

Buy her something she wants or needs, something that she can look back on in a few years and think 'that was a special present from mum for my 16th'

LetUsPonce · 16/01/2023 15:45

Lollipop
Lipstick
Locket

jay55 · 16/01/2023 15:47

Lasso
Linguine
Lemon tart

roughoption · 16/01/2023 15:48

Love to shop voucher
Anything from lush!
Lift (voucher for a future lift she can redeem?)
Lashes

AdaColeman · 16/01/2023 16:00

Mug with an L, alphabet mugs seem quite popular just now so should be easy to find, try ASDA, Sainsbury's, M&S etc.

LetUsPonce · 16/01/2023 16:02

An "L" plate (as for a learner driver)

Idonotcareforcarrots · 16/01/2023 16:04

Does she need a new lunch box
Anything lemon flavoured or scented or coloured
Rose Quartz is the crystal for unconditional Love
Lighting - new lamp or string of lights for her room

MarmiteWine · 16/01/2023 16:09

Lined (ruled) notebook
Assuming L is her initial, then something like a candle with the initial L on it. Or canvas tote bag
Leafy plant
Long socks
Book with title or author beginning with L
Laces (for shoes/boots, or the strawberry variety)