Ideas for nephews

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We're doing a big family Christmas thing this year and vouchers/money is very much not the done thing with my lot. It's expected to be a tangible gift which can be unwrapped. I hate buying stuff just for the sake of it, feels like consumerist madness. Have tried suggesting we do a Secret Santa rather than everyone buying for 14 people we only see once every 3-4 years but that didn't go down well. Have asked for lists but based on past experience I have very low hopes that anyone will get back to me.

I've sorted everyone except my nephews. They're 31, 22 and 16 and honestly I know very little else about them. The 31 year old is a foodie who seems to spend his life in Michelin star restaurants. He quite likes cooking. The 22 year old did at one point used to be an outdoorsy/fishing/camping sort who also liked tinkering with cars, but I've not spoken to him in about 3 years so that may have changed. The 16 year old seems to be gaming a lot.

It's not much to go on. Also don't have a huge budget, about £20 each.

I completely understand your frustration. Does the eldest cook? How about a copy of Le Sud?

With your budget, I would opt for a book suited to each nephew.
For the 31 yr old i would go for The Fortnum & Mason cookbook by Tom Parker Bowles (£32.90 in WHSmith)
22 yr old something like bear grylls ‘never give up’, or Steven Bartletts ‘Diary of a CEO’(should be able to get for £15 or less).
The 16 year old ‘Ready Player One’ by Ernest Cline.
Combined you should be able to get them for less than £60 which will make up for the cook book costing more.

You're a genius, I love all those ideas! Thanks :)

He does like cooking! I think the idea of a cook book is a goodun

DS, 20, has read and enjoyed the Bear Grylls book after it was loaned to him by a family friend.

I think I might get him the Steve Bartlett book, that's a great suggestion

awe i’m pleased you liked the suggestions. I love gift giving and will always try to think outside the box. I have a folder in my notes on my phone that I add ideas to throughout the year.x

@wednesday32 I've genuinely just bought all those books! On WOB too so was £40 for the set even though they're all new :-D so now they can have a beer or something 16 year old friendly to go with it too. Very grateful. I'd considered books but was thinking fiction which felt rather personal when I don't know their tastes that well.

Amazing 😌