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"Big" present ideas for late teens/early 20's girls?

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stuck2023 · 25/11/2023 20:45

My daughters never ask for anything, even as children they didn't write lists saying they preferred surprises.
I'm totally stuck this year on what to buy them as a main gift!
Over the years they've had iPhones/watches/AirPods/Dyson airwraps/expensive coats etc.
They both have good watches gifted from special birthdays but neither are really into expensive jewellery.
Both love to travel but I'd rather get a present rather than a voucher of some sort.
I'd prefer something they could keep and use rather than an expensive perfume type gift.
Does anyone have any original ideas? Obviously I won't be buying the same thing I'm just giving examples of what's worked over the years. I did wonder about the Marc Jacobs bag for one of them but not sure if they are still "in" or if there is another bag I haven't thought of?

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Pipistrellus · 25/11/2023 20:48

A good pair of jeans or boots? Cashmere jumper?

Artemi · 25/11/2023 22:07

Ereader if they read? You can download free classics or library books so it's no longer a case of being tied in to the Amazon eco system

BarbaraofSeville · 25/11/2023 22:42

To be honest, if they like to travel and that's how they spend their money, I'd just give them money/vouchers and perhaps a couple of little tokens - chocolate/booze/toiletries etc.

Seems totally pointless to buy them stuff they might not want or need because that's what you think is an appropriate present.

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theunbelievabletruth · 26/11/2023 08:53

Do they have good back packs, or fancy luggage depending on their style ?
Is their somewhere they are keen to go ? Book a Airbnb or VRBO and flight tickets if you know their schedule. ?

Winter42 · 26/11/2023 08:55

Some really nice luggage?

fourelementary · 26/11/2023 08:55

Good quality luggage- one that would fit as hand luggage for cheap weekends away and a larger sturdy suitcase that will last them for their travels for years. Fill with smaller gifts like toiletries and clothes etc. Some cash towards their next holiday.

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