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Budget gifts for these people?

14 replies

sadkoala · 05/10/2018 20:46

I'm hoping for the wisdom and advice from all you Christmas pros.

I love gift shopping but I massively overthink and get really anxious about choosing gifts for family and friends.
This year I'm allocating 15-20 pounds per head for anyone who is not my DH or DC.
I'm looking for suggestions of nice gifts for my in laws (PILS, SIL+Fiancee & BIL + Wife) and 2 x 6 yo nephews who I know love lego.

Just throw the ideas at me PLEASE - my mind is blank.

What are people buying this year that still nice but not budget breaking?

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sleepismysuperpower1 · 05/10/2018 20:54

maybe you could get your nephews personalized lego figures that look like themselves? link if you wanted too, you could also get a wide frame, and glue a lego brick to the bottom. stick the lego character on the lego brick and put the bak of the frame back on.

imsorryiasked · 05/10/2018 21:05

Come over to the Christmas bargain thread lots of ideas.

GatheringHerBrows · 05/10/2018 21:17

Re the kids that like Lego - you can go through bazillions of bricks one by one on the Lego website and buy a big bag of interesting pieces 😄. We've done this a couple of times as a stocking filler for DS, he really loves it.

livingthegoodlife · 05/10/2018 22:41

For the Lego nephews I would just buy them a proper set, there are loads of offers on at the moment. Home bargains have the large Lego storage bricks for £12.99. Which would fit in the budget nicely! Plus a mini figure blind bag?

For the adults - nice bottle of wine? Posh room scent diffuser. Depends what they are into. Happy socks are nice.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 06/10/2018 08:50

I know they're thought of as boring, but I've found that lovely soft bamboo socks go down very well - I've been pleased to get some myself. Many people inc. me don't often think of buying them for themselves. Have found really nice ones in Joules and Fairtrade shops.

Roystonv · 06/10/2018 09:03

Magazine subscription

bookmum08 · 06/10/2018 09:04

Ask the children (or their parents) if there are any particular Lego sets they want. Are they into a particular Lego theme (City, Ninjago, Speed Races/Disney Princess etc). I am sure they will be far more happy with a particular set they are after - especially if it completes a range - than something random Lego related.
As for the adults. Well without knowing their interests I can't suggest anything. Have you asked them if there is anything special they would love to have? Again better than giving something random.

CarrotVan · 06/10/2018 09:30

Is it £15-20 per person or per couple?

If per person then have a look at Woolovers

For the kids you can get a Lego kit easily

teabag20048 · 06/10/2018 09:40

How about a Lego watch or some lego stationery?
For adults you could get a nice box of chutneys/preserves. John Lewis do chutney Christmas tree shaped box.

SimplyPut · 06/10/2018 13:32

Tesco have Lego camper van 3in1 for £12.50 just now.

goose1964 · 06/10/2018 14:16

If they like gardening how about a garden journal, that's what I plan on buying my dad this year

ChippyTea16 · 06/10/2018 22:30

Things I have bought for PILs in the past:
-gift box that I filled with whittards mugs, tea/coffee and chocolate bars
-DVDs
-wall calendar
-salt and pepper set for their caravan
-alcohol

For SIL:
-blanket scarf (tartan one) from oasis
-fleecy hoodie
-furry supper boots
-make up

For DB:
-whisky
-wallet
-chocs he likes
-Gym stuff like running socks, iPod arm holder etc

All these under £20. I like to look at asos as they usually have a gift section that I can at least find ideas for. I find cosy, loungewear type stuff always goes down well so the slippers/pjs/fleecy tops etc are sometimes bought new each year

ChippyTea16 · 06/10/2018 22:31

*furry slipper boots not supper boots Grin

Angelcd · 11/10/2018 21:24

Try boots 3 for 2 got lots of nice gifts x

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