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Gift ideas for a couple

14 replies

MsSquiz · 19/10/2018 18:30

So I am totally stumped for a gift here and hoped someone can impart some wisdom.

I have a couple to buy for (SIL and BIL) early 40s, she doesn't drink, he does, they don't really have any hobbies as such (she's a vicar, he doesn't work) and they don't really do much together 

We have a budget of £100 in total and I have already spent £30 of this for an afternoon tea voucher somewhere that has the most amazing reviews.

I had thought of a theatre voucher too, but he doesn't really like going to the theatre because he is too tall to be comfortable in the seats.

Can anyone help me? Everyone else is a doddle!

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PossibiliTea · 19/10/2018 18:33

I think this is going to be a popular/ maybe not so original example but what about a hamper? Nice food and drinks they both like? With some candles and wine / nice non alcoholic alternative? It’s a pretty good budget though,

PossibiliTea · 19/10/2018 18:35

Sorry sent before I had finished! It’s a pretty good budget so you could get one put together by a farm shop or John Lewis for example

imsorryiasked · 19/10/2018 18:37

Subscription? not necessarily a magazine but one of the food ones?

AliceRR · 19/10/2018 18:38

Some other experience gift but not user what. Was going to say a meal out until you said you had got a voucher for afternoon tea

A spa day?

Maybe get them a voucher for a meal they could use on a different day?

Something techy like one of those Alexa things or something for the house

🤔

Nanasueathome · 19/10/2018 18:43

Fortnum and Mason have hampers £60-£85

Leeds2 · 19/10/2018 18:44

Something for the garden, such as bird bath, bird table, hedgehog house and appropriate food to go with it.

Bottle of perfume and aftershave.

Cook books.

thenewaveragebear1983 · 19/10/2018 18:52

A really gorgeous blanket/throw. This is what I want for Christmas, it’s such a luxury purchase and I would never justify the money on a blanket for myself.

Like this one:
shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/national-trust-chunky-knit-throw-cream/p11134

AliceRR · 19/10/2018 18:59

I think the something for the garden and throw ideas are good ideas OP

BikeRunSki · 19/10/2018 19:02

National Trust/English Heritage/Historic Houses membership?

MsSquiz · 19/10/2018 19:50

Some lovely ideas, thank you. We have done a festive hamper before with fancy cordials and nice treats - but it is something we could redo with new ideas.

I love the cosy throw idea, that's definitely something I would love too!

It doesn't help that they are well off, so anything they want, they buy themselves.

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BikeRunSki · 19/10/2018 20:49

If tgry can afford all the material things they want, then nice perishables is s great idea. I’d love £100 worth of well thought out nice food.

Ottermum23 · 19/10/2018 20:50

A good quality blanket.

Bluearsedfly36 · 19/10/2018 21:12

Gift card?? That's usually my fall back plan for MIL who has everything.

startingafresh1 · 19/10/2018 22:21

Maybe separate presents but with a theme- so a lovely book each for example.

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