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What to buy for a young man who wants nothing?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/11/2020 18:25

23
Has already got a phone, headphones and an iPad so doesn't need or want any tech. Doesn't want or need clothes.
Am getting some 'posh' fragrance
Have bought a new duvet cover
Absolutely no ideas for anything else, and doesn't want money either!

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Myshitisreal · 01/12/2020 09:19

Also, do you have any charities making collections? We have women's refuges collecting shoe boxes full of gifts. The kids are all taken care of but there is a shortage for the women. So you could make a box up and donate on his behalf. Take a photo of the box to show him and write a little card to go in. It's things like hot water bottles, pyjamas, basic toiletries, soap bags, gloves hat scarfs, little charms /bracelets etc. In sure the refuge will give guidelines. But if he REALLY Doesnt want something, that might tick a large box for him if you understand. I can't think of one person who wouldn't be delighted to donate to something like that but you know your son.

Sweetener12 · 01/12/2020 09:36

Maybe a subscription to some software? If he may enjoy photo editing, you can look up for a Photoshop subscription or its alternatives like something from this list. Power bank would be a good thing to give, too. Audio books, if he enjoys them, or a subscription to tech/science magazines.

MrsBobDylan · 01/12/2020 12:37

He doesn't want/need a present or cash but there is a child somewhere who will be getting very little this Xmas.

In your position I would donate to a charity who give out presents to children in need and tell your ds that he has helped make a child very happy this Xmas.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/12/2020 15:21

We already sponsor a child through Plan and also give a monthly donation to Save the Children, as well as supporting local charities. I don't want to pretend that a charity donation is a gift for ds, who also donates to charity off own back.

Thanks for the gift suggestions. Will have a proper trawl through them.

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BestZebbie · 01/12/2020 18:27

Panini maker? We have one that has played you swap out for waffles/toasties/panini, which is handy.

BestZebbie · 01/12/2020 18:28

Played/plates!

Danni91 · 01/12/2020 18:58

Can he drive? Maybe lessons?
Or if he can, something for his car?

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