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18th Birthday present ideas

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SillySeal · 30/06/2026 16:23

Usually I am pretty good at buying DC presents but my eldest is about to turn 18 and I am clueless on what to buy her or how to celebrate. Can any wise people give me any ideas?

She doesn't really have any hobbies apart from the theatre so we've already got tickets booked as one of her presents. She is a girly girl but has enough of the perfume/ make up etc.

What do people buy their 18 year olds these days? Non of her friends have done much or been bought anything I can take ideas from. She doesn't want a party at all.

I might get her a nice jewellery set but apart from that I am stuck and DH is no help.

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Orlando27 · 08/07/2026 20:56

We took DS to New York along with his brother who turned 21 at the same time. DS1 had a personalised number plate for his 18th.

AngelsWithSilverWings · 08/07/2026 21:38

We booked a shopping appointment at Tiffany in Bond St and DD chose what she wanted while we all enjoyed a nice glass of complimentary champagne. She loved the whole experience and the sales assistant was brilliant and so patient.

NotTheMrMenAgain · 14/07/2026 13:45

Mine will be turning 18 soon. She fell in love with a car she found a couple of months ago, so I bought her the car. On her actual birthday she will be unwrapping a framed photo of the car 🤣. Also some earrings and a special edition book. I’m looking at getting her a flying lesson, but I’m only paying for the first one, the rest will have to be on her - she’s going to have to get a job……

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