Christmas presents for my sons Girl friend .

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Can someone help me . I have an older son as well as younger children.
With lock down I was planning on spending less this year and I have started so it's not so much of a blow in December .
My Son isn't home much as he is with her most of the time we rarely see his girlfriend maybe once a month ?
How much do I spend on her ? I know I will feel guilty when it comes to Christmas Day . But I feel I hardly see her to warrant spending a lot on her ? Please help .

It's hard to say without knowing what is a lot/not a lot to you, as it varies so much depending on circumstances. If you get her something like, for instance, an eye shadow palette, you can tailor it to suit you means ranging from Superdrug (the Revolution range is excellent incidentally) to Urban Decay.

I would go with a nice bottle of Prosecco, or a voucher they could both use- such as afternoon tea, cinema, voucher for a nice local restaurant etc

Sorry I haven't replied both ideas sound fantastic. Funny enough the day I posted this she popped in . She is a lovely girl I just don't want to spend loads of money if I don't see her all that often . Thanks so much much appreciated

You said yourself she is a lovely girl. Why is what you spend dependent on time spent with her? You could see here everyday and she could be your worst nightmare.

I rarely see DS's girlfriend but she is lovely and I'm buying her an Oodie. Not cheap but then she's worth it.

Why would you buy your son’s girlfriend, who you barely know, a Christmas present?

I would suggest any of the following which you can find to suit your budget:

Candle (John Lewis / White Company / Yankee)

Chocolates (Hotel Chocolat / Lindt)

Biscuits (Cartwright & Butler / Whittard)

Bath Gift Set (ESPA / The White Company / Soap & Glory / Joules)

Gloves & Scarf Set (John Lewis / M&S / New Look)

How old is she? Is she going to be with you at Xmas? What is your son getting her?

Is there something she likes or collects? Eg charms for a bracelet or does she like a particular perfume?

I always buy my siblings OH's a gift at Christmas, I don't know them that well and I see it more as a gesture of goodwill. I may not see them that often but they are an important part of my sibling's life so that's the basis for the gift really, rather than how I especially feel about them. I also ensure everyone has something if there will be a present exchange happening and they will be there, otherwise it can be awkward!

I’ve bought my sons GF a scarf, hot chocolate set from Whittards, some Clinique minis and some molten brown smellies. I will also give them a voucher for a meal or just eat type thing but will buy that closer to Xmas

If you are usually a present-y family could you make your son's main present something for both if them? Like kitchen equipment or gig tickets (maybe not this year). Then get them each something just for them? Presents are harder now everyone uses a kindle and downloads their music. My in-laws and pseudo in-laws have always included me and it made me feel welcomed into their family. My parents don't really go in for presents (they are generous with money but see gifts as inefficient ) but they've always treated our boyfriends and girlfriends as part of the family. It had made for good relationships.

Could you maybe do a joint gift for her and your son?

Possibly a voucher for something they can do together (meal, spa etc) or a hamper of some kind?