My sister is the hardest person ever to buy for!

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My sister is 22. Lives at home, single, works in a nursery.
Not interested in food, doesn't drink hot drinks, cannot cook (actually gave herself food poisoning from a microwave meal!)
Not interested in books, theatre, comedy, afternoon tea, makeup, perfume, jewellery, crafts. She doesn't go out much and does not drink alcohol!

She has a horse and devotes most of her free time to the horse but needs nothing relating to it. I cannot buy her tickets to any shows as you would have to buy two tickets which would put me over my budget of £30-35.
gift experiences are difficult as she wouldn't have anyone to go with and my other sister would be pissed at the suggestion that I went as I have turned down a trip to HP world because I cannot afford the train fare and other costs even if the ticket is a present.
Any idea on what to buy her are very much appreciated. at this rate she will be getting a hat and scarf!

What about a framed photo of her and her horse together ? Or a canvas print of her horse?

I know nothing about horse riding, but might a warm jumper and/or socks/scarf/gloves be an idea?

She has millions of photos of the horse from when she has competed, all framed and displayed.
I could get her a jumper, hat scarf etc but t is nothing she doesn't have already. Unless I get a scarf with hers and the horse name on?

My dd (5) and sil (31) are horse mad and they both have a jacket with their name and the horses name and an embroidered pic of the horse. My dn (13) who is also horse mad I got her a onesie with a horse stencil and name on the back and her name on the front

What about welly liners to keep her feet warm whilst doing horsy stuff? You could throw in som of those hand warmer things that you snap to release heat. www.joules.com/Women/Wellies/Hilston/Fleece-Welly-Socks/French-Navy?id=X_HILSTON|FRNAVY

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/197856890/horse-hoof-pendant-silver-horse-hoof?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sc_gallery_3&plkey=666cc2da55dd34e70c407f39a0a8956ad982ff0f:197856890

Horse accupuncture or horse massage session?

A horse onesie

Personalised word art print of a horse

You provide 20-30 words and they use them to create a personalised image - a horse, motorbike, cartoon character or whatever the relevant hobby or interest is.

What about hand cream, lip balm etc. Dry skin, chapped lips are prevalent at this time of year.

Welly liners may work, along with a nice scarf or jumper.

I did that for her birthday Number51 :)

Mary - I may combine those with the welly socks!

Could you just ask her what sorts of things she would appreciate? If she's so difficult to buy for, I'd just ask her for some ideas.

Is there any chance she might actually want a new hobby? She does sound extremely hard to buy for!

Singapore, I asked. She said she wants nothing!

Optimistic, she could want a new hobby but the area they live doesn't provide much in the way of opportunity and the horse takes up almost all her free time. She has to be available to feed and clean etc every night and weekends for up to 3hours a day.

Have you actually asked her if there is anything she would like. Sometimes this has to.be done with difficult to buy for people.

I commiserate OP. DH is impossible to buy for too. He doesn’t ever seem to want anything except red wine and chocolate and everything he needs he just buys for himself when he needs it.

My sister is a pain to buy for and is getti g a mushion (( basically a giant pillow of her face )) from firebox.

A bottle of chambord and a thingymejig.

OLD subscription??

What gift did she last buy for you or anyone else?

That’s what she wants!

What about an adoption certificate for a horse in a sanctuary such as Redwings. Or buy some hay bales for an animal sanctuary & they email you a certificate to put in a card. She doesn’t sound materialistic so might appreciate this instead of a gift.

Jubejube that is a good idea.