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Birthday present for an 18 year old?

8 replies

marthamoo · 24/09/2006 17:42

We've been invited to dh's cousin's 18th - big posh black tie do in a hotel (why she wants a bunch of old farts at her 18th is a whole 'nother thread - personally, I went to the pub with my mates when I was 18). We're not going - it's the other end of the country and our children are not invited so we would have to leave them here with my parents overnight (and if we ever did that it would be to do something we want to do )

Anyway - I feel we should get her a gift but I hardly know her (have met her twice at family weddings) so...any ideas? Is a gift voucher too impersonal (also begs the question of value - 'cos she'll know...)?

Help please!

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marthamoo · 24/09/2006 18:52

Oh come on...someone must know what 18 year olds are into these days!

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marthamoo · 24/09/2006 19:05

I'll knit her some leg warmers if I don't get any ideas soon...

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Charleesunnysunsun · 24/09/2006 19:06

I don't think a gift voucher is impersonal it's not like she's a close relative. I would just give what ever i could afford even if it;s not alot she could put it towards something she wanted.

WelshBoris · 24/09/2006 19:07

Its no good second guessing what music shes into or what clothes she likes so I think a voucher will be fine

HMV or River Island?

bev1e · 24/09/2006 20:31

How about a voucher for the cinema - you get a voucher for popcorn, 2 drinks and 2 tickets for any film within a certain period (think they are valid for a year)? Costs about £16.

lexiemum · 24/09/2006 22:01

definately send money - my mother bought some stuff from Tesco's Student range - bowls, plates, tea towels etc for an 18yr old girl who's a friend of family but she was more interested in the money in the card of another friend. Obviously couldn't see the value of these items especially as she is now on her way to Durham Uni!

voucher probably best way - is she doing uni - then either waterstones or ottakers. if going travelling send some dollars or mobile phone top up card.

marthamoo · 25/09/2006 09:13

Thanks guys - some good ideas there and I think some kind of voucher is the way to go. I don't even know if she's going to Uni - that's how little I know her (and this branch of dh's family).

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Avalon · 25/09/2006 09:19

Get her a tent - festivals and cheap holidays!

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