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To have no idea what to buy

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minidancer · 19/03/2023 19:41

My sons girlfriend is turning 18 in a few weeks and I have no idea what to get her.

They've been together about 8 months but I've only met her a few times.

I'd like to buy her something for around £50 but no idea what. Any ideas please?

OP posts:
RedEyeBaby · 19/03/2023 20:22

Framed pic of her and boyfriend, fancy frame - silver maybe?

ChickenNugget86 · 19/03/2023 20:23

Gift voucher for a meal so they can go out as a couple

YukoandHiro · 19/03/2023 20:23

Does she wear make up/like skin care? If so a voucher for a store she could never afford like Space NK

44PumpLane · 19/03/2023 20:26

Ask your son what she likes?

Make up - Sephora UK gift voucher

Afternoon Tea voucher

Massage or nails done or facial

Handbag, perfume, shein voucher etc etc just depends what she likes

Divorcedalongtime · 19/03/2023 20:26

I opted for smaller things to make her feel included and welcomed like a big fluffy onesie, her own coffee mug etc etc spent like £30 I guess but much the same, I don’t know her all that well

Daftasyoulike · 19/03/2023 20:29

Ask your son to ask her for a list of things that she would like so that you can choose something but still surprise her. Failing that, a bottle of champagne usually goes down well with girls of that age if she enjoys a drink, or if she has a favourite vodka or something, a bottle of that with some chocolates would likely be appreciated.

minidancer · 19/03/2023 20:30

I've asked my son and he wasn't very helpful 🙄
I tried to take a nice photo of them today but didn't manage to get one and won't get a chance to take another. I gave text my son to see if he has one.
I was thinking a meal voucher for a nice restaurant or perhaps an activity. I know she likes good days out.
I got her a onesie and make-up for Christmas. Thank you for the ideas

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Lavendersquare · 19/03/2023 20:32

I'd buy her a nice pair of earrings or a bracelet, something like Pandora as the similarly aged teen friends of my son seem to absolutely love it.

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