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Stocking for an 18yo

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TheChosenTwo · 02/12/2022 21:59

I need to make a stocking for an 18yo girl, not mine! My dd is 18 and has a stocking but it’s mainly some of the items she’s got on her Christmas list and then some random bits that I know she either needs, will enjoy, will eat or will run out of but nicer versions of what she will buy herself.
I don’t know this other girl quite as well although have known her for years and my mind is at a blank as to what to get her. It’s a really rough time for her personally so feel like I should do something nice for her, she’s had an horrendous few months and she deserves some looking after. My dd is also going to choose some bits to put in it so it’s not all on me but other than dry shampoo (which, let’s face it, isn’t much of a present 😂) and a few chocolate bits I’m at a loss! What have you got similar age dc for their stockings? Budget of around £50 but will spend whatever really.

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Sunshineandrainbow · 02/12/2022 22:02

Fluffy socks
Make up Brushes
Scratch card
Book
Note book and fun pen
Earings or necklace
Hair accessories
Magazine
Bath bomb
Starbucks voucher

BadlydoneHelen · 02/12/2022 22:04

Cocktail in a can, rolled up magazine like Glamour/Vogue, Lindt reindeer, texting gloves(Primark have them), nail varnish, cosy socks(Primark again)

TheChosenTwo · 02/12/2022 22:04

Thank you, some great ideas already, making an online order right now.
I don’t know why I couldn’t think of a single thing, I’m honestly not usually this stupid 🤦‍♀️

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BadlydoneHelen · 02/12/2022 22:04

Costa or Greggs gift card
Scratch card

heymammy · 02/12/2022 22:06

Dd is 19 and likes knicky knacky things in her stocking

Quirky pencils, pens, stationery bits
Selfie light thing that attaches to her phone
Books (classic like little women or Anne of green gables type)
Lavender pillow spray
Lindt choc
Mini cans of coke/Fanta
Scratchcard
Mini pringles
Hot choc pouch and Mini marshmallows (you could get a nice mug too)

DangerousMouse · 02/12/2022 22:11

Stationary, hair bands, reed diffuser, hot water bottle or hand warmers, 'grow your own' plant, bobble hat, candle, water bottle, travel coffee mug - with a Starbucks voucher, food treats like Joe & Sephs popcorn or marshmallows, shoe care stuff, like deodoriser balls or shoe wipes (yes, they're a thing!)

Overreactionpossibly · 02/12/2022 22:15

Booze
Lip balm
Beauty blender
Nail varnish
Purse
Mini hair spray, toiletries etc
Bath bomb

TheChosenTwo · 02/12/2022 22:21

Okay, so far I have ordered:
fluffy socks
makeup brushes and beauty blender
bath bombs (was almost about to complete on a lush order so this was good timing!)
face masks
dry shampoo
nail varnish (will get remover and cotton wool rounds)
notebook

will get: Lindt reindeer, food voucher of some kind, couple of canned cocktails, pillow spray (great idea), heat pack (saw some cute ones in Urban Outfitters today), hair clips/bands and anything else that catches my eye.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions, it’s the first bit of Christmas shopping I’ve actually done!

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Pegasushaswings · 02/12/2022 22:24

Primark have lots of nice quirky beauty bits like mini nail polishes and face masks, good for ideas if nothing else, coffee gftcard, reusable coffee cup, handmade key ring from somewhere like Etsy, book token if she likes reading, hand cream, handmade chocolate, lip balms, scrunchie

CaronPoivre · 02/12/2022 22:28

Ours are a few years older now but we always had set presents;
Tights or socks
Makeup
Toiletries
A piece of jewellery
Hair elastics and hairbands
Nail file and nail polish
Lip balm
Book
Magazine
Underwear
Pyjamas
Something silly
Chocolate
Money in an envelope
Cinema or restaurant vouchers
Things for hobbies like violin strings, ballet shoes, swimming goggles or sheet music.
Adult colouring book.

TheChosenTwo · 02/12/2022 22:31

Thank you; I might make it to a primark this week to have a quick hunt.
she’s not much of a reader, if she is I’d have no idea what book to get her!

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piedbeauty · 02/12/2022 22:47

Silk eye mask or silk pillowcase if she needs a bit of pampering
Bubble bath
Sweets
A book - there's loads of great YA authors out there
Hair mask
Lip balm
Mini toiletries for a weekend away
Copy of Private Eye mag or something else funny
Popcorn
Ponytail bands

mam0918 · 03/12/2022 11:07

Serums (can be bought for a few pound) and Jade rollers seems all the rage with teens right now.

Janieread · 03/12/2022 11:13

Initial make up bag (m and s) with a lip balm in it
Roll on aromatherapy set
Sign of the zodiac book (as seen in urban outfitters but cheaper from amazon)
Nanoblocks cat
Cocktail in a can
Pumpkin spice coffee syrup
Crispy chilli in oil
Socks
Chocolates
Satsuma
Chocolate money

Lovemusic33 · 03/12/2022 19:45

My dd is 18 but not very girly, so far I have got her….

House of games card game
2 RSPB plush birds (she collects them)
Socks
Stress ball
kinder Bueno’s
Chocolate orange
lush bath bomb
cake in a mug kit
A mug for the cake kit.
Gregs voucher
Waterstones voucher.

TheChosenTwo · 03/12/2022 21:31

Thanks everyone!
got to the real shops today and think I’m just about finished, picked up all the bits I intended to and also added a jellycat Yule log (adorable! And ended up buying festive jelly cats for all my kids 😂), an initial makeup bag/box thing from Oliver Bonas, a pizza express voucher, a candle and something else which I’ve forgotten… dd gave me some tips too.
Thanks so much, I hope this will bring some much needed cheer to her Christmas Day 🎄

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TheChosenTwo · 03/12/2022 21:31

Luckily I do really enjoy wrapping!

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