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Student DD19- ideas needed!

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Kittkats · 08/10/2026 20:10

DD is one of 4 and I’ve got great ideas for the others but my list for her is decidedly underwhelming.
She would like (I asked) clothes, a book, a couple of specific make up bits, lego and a big fan (new accommodation is hot, so cosy gifts are out!)
Ive got her a dress and a hoodie I’m reasonably confident she will like, some lego and a book (bit of a gamble as she’s new to reading but liked the Housemaid- hoping it’s a similar type). I can pick up the makeup too.
Any ideas for a student who cooks but isn’t really into it, goes clubbing and on weekends away a lot, has loads of shoes and clothes, No real hobbies besides socialising, but does sew.

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Sunbringer · 08/10/2026 21:00

New backpack for uni

LED face mask.

Le Creuset Petit roaster

Pocket AI note taker

Vouchers

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 08/10/2026 21:17

I’m getting my dd a new laptop for uni and maybe an air fryer 🙈😂

Cherryrainbow · 08/10/2026 21:34

If she hasnt ready read them there's 2 other books in the housemaid series.

Voucher for supermarket where she usually shops (i loved when my mum got me these when I was in uni)

Food and drinks hamper. Again anything to help save on food is great lol.

Notebooks or planners/journals.

Decor to jazz up her room.

A subscription service to her interests or small treats. Plenty out there like for books, brownies, flowers, food services, beauty products etc.

New duvet sets or throw or some kind for bedding.

One of those printers for phones.

Headphones/ear buds, or portable charger

ChaosandCwtches · 08/10/2026 21:41

Toastie / waffle maker

gadget dock for phone/ipad/airbus/kindle..

sunlight alarm clock

reluctantbrit · 09/10/2026 13:07

Room decor, electric candles, fairly lights, pillows, some desk tidy if she is a pen and paper student
Electric photo frame?
Sunrise alarm clock

Can she store/is allowed electric items in her kitchen? Airfryer or toastie maker? If she has the space, a handmixer and baking form?

New waterbottle, backpack, laptop sleeve?
Power bank

Cinema voucher, restaurant/cafe voucher

Small weekend bag with matching toiletry bag

Kittkats · 09/10/2026 20:12

She’s second year so in a house rather than halls, which means kitchen stuff and candles are fine, but they have an airfryer and toastie maker (love both!)

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ArthurChristmas22 · 10/10/2026 20:23

Some food kits like Spicery or a Gousto subscription? A capsule projector? A really nice rucksack? Tickets for something?

WhimsicallyWhimsy · 10/10/2026 21:21

— Weighted plush (my 19yr old DD had to be dragged away from them when we were out shopping so she’s definitely getting one)
— Reading pillow
— Heated eyelash curler (my DD has asked for one but I still need to research the best options)
— Voucher from her favourite hair salon (if I get for mine then I include extra for salon hair products)
— Perfume

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