Christmas Present Idea Dump (ADULTS)!

[LoverOfSushi]

Hi everyone.

I know there are threads that go on RE Christmas present ideas, but personally I find it hard to skim through these to get ideas (as it descends into chat IMO). I also think it would be good to have a thread for only adult present ideas/ deals.

I would love for this thread to only have links and descriptions posted so its easier to scroll through and find good ideas (no comments)

I'll go first - here are some of my ideas already:
Chillys bottle currently £4 off
Big bobble hats (not on offer but very cool idea IMO)
Xmas bauble with family faces in
Powder (fire safe) candle
(not linked) but portable chargers are handy to have
These Lulu lemon mens boxers which I bought for my partner to do sport and he absolutely swears by them
Adult lego - specifically linked this one as I think it's incredible

Any reciprocated ideas/help hugely appreciated 🙏

EDIT: please don't comment to follow the thread but instead click 'watch thread'

I don't know how weird it is, but when I was a young adult in the US, I used to love Gold Schnapps (it tastes like cinnamon chewing gum).

https://www.thedrinksbasket.com/liqueur/schnapps/goldschlager-cinnamon-schnapps-liqueur-70cl.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjt-oBhDKARIsABVRB0yrKD7LFGqftkUuRw2hsl_y9hWzYrSChF7Cs2OvA6HSX-9d6ZoUv0YaApiNEALw_wcB

That looks amazing, thank you!

https://www.kwoff.co.uk/collections/spirits This place do all sorts of odd things but I don't think they do a selection box type thing.

Gosh I'm really getting into this thread now!

Thanks for the link! I could probably put together a selection myself from there.

you're welcome! I remember doing shots of it ... and then pretty much not remembering much else haha

there are little gold flakes floating at the bottom, which I always thought was pretty cool

I’m just looking at these gloves from Turtle Doves. Has anyone bought them before?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364448229625?hash=item54dacea8f9:g:j6IAAOSwNopk7e~O&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0DJdWsQbBpyydsMwwwNBGn%2FIM%2B0auv6hY7f2imNh5IlmEyPyyyyElLCMHXFQWui2%2F1LeEqM88i6gAbG1ICvAtbhuQXg05rpX1pHey2lMHKCdE19zOHfqlqikIvB%2BOAWYxOH8mKUu8WEtFE5DprtGIKw6n2YwlWdy8rxKeJ0eCkci1ijNXZSLv%2FtYk%2B3goiBSfk0nJDimDkmhVFLo3ZdkBMU3l2E5Bk64gJtbkbzmwemRhTu6LqcDu0QZ2Vc0UMjMesO55sKpSWQnb%2Bv0W7SU9DQ%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM6Ij44Mhi

Yes! I have them on now (horrible excema on my hands). I’m not in the UK but I read about them on MN and ordered grey ones. Then I had to order for my mum, dd and ds. They are really nice.

I’ve just ordered one of these for DH: (Ember Smart Mug)

I have been waiting ages for them to go on sale so I’m very happy. Great gift particularly for someone who WFH!

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@Slipslidinginthefray
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Love the thread! I’m pregnant and currently due around Christmas so trying to get presents sorted. I’m impressed others are starting so early.

Ive had compliments about Harris Gin. It’s not something you can buy regularly in the shops and so seems a bit more special and the bottle is pretty: https://harrisdistillery.com/
You get nice gift sets.

Thanks for board game suggestions. I’m especially interested in simple fun ones for adults as with young children when we get time to ourselves we don’t want something with too complicated rules. If you like the game Pandemic the Iberia version is well designed. I’m considering that as a present.

Do you post within Europe?

These seconds were SO popular on the christmas boards in MN last year, I think half of us bought them! (They add new ones all the time). I don't know why the 3 I ordered for gifts plus 1 for myself were seconds as they looked great to me, one had a wonky label, that's all.

I love mine and so does DW, but I wouldn't pay full price for them.

I have my eyes on an Oodie dressing ggown and A record player

Oh for goodness sake! DONT come on a thread about finding adults presents if you don't like it. Mumsnet we need a scrooge emoji for individuals who feel entitled enough to put their thoughts about NOT buying presents on this thread. Just leave us alone! gahhh!

Whilst I wholeheartedly agree with you (and go around my local centres looking) the truth is that most of us work full time and ideas are wonderful. I bought my mil an amazing wrap from a local producer along with a gorgeous dog clasp (of her favourite breed) from Etsy. If I get an idea from this thread of which there is a local version I will indeed go local. But local can't provide everything (unfortunately 😪)

Best contribution so far. Whilst I've loved the ideas flowing - the idea of not giving more to amazon is great. Thank you.

The Lego set is really cool.

Turtle doves wrist warmers are fab. Wear them all winter,as does my mother. Really recommend them

I love this!

Presents that I have given/received in the past that were popular:

Coffee bean subscription (Extract Roasters or Rave are both good). This year I am getting us both a 2hr coffee making lesson at a local shop instead.

Photo jigsaw puzzle. Photobox make them with Ravensberger. Always decent discounts around Black Friday. We also always get photo calendars for grandparents with photos of the grandkids for throughout the year.

Personalised titleist golf balls. I got ones that said “I’m not lost. I’m hiding from ‘recipients name’”

And my favourite present. Great present for book lovers that isn’t a book and they have a sale on at the minute: https://wellreadcompany.com/

Tried to order but it says it doesn’t ship to my address even though I can select my country..

I didn’t click on it, so I don’t know. Maybe the person who posted it will see your comment and look into it.

As a smaller company as well I LOVE this shop - they do loads of notebooks made from old magazines (tintin, scooby doo, Monopoly money).... really good quality too!!

randomstuffpaper.com/collections/notebook-journals

Thanks for this thread, I’ve bookmarked a few things already. Last year one of my best bought presents was a Lego bride and groom for my son and future DIL which they made on Christmas Day. They got married this year and the Lego figures were proudly displayed by the cake. Just in case anyone has a family wedding coming up. I also got beanie hats with a head torch built in from a recommendation on MN last year, also well received for the dog walkers in the family.

Thank you. Unfortunately not local so will need the delivery option - will give the logistics some more thought!