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[Guest]

My daughter is 21 later this month. She does not like jewellery and does not want a watch. I am having so much difficulty in thinking of what to get her. I think her main present might be a plane ticket to visit her friend in the USA, but any other ideas for fitting 21st birthday presents? Any ideas welcome!

[AJuff]

A lifetime membership to the National Trust? A painting? A sewing machine!

[PeggySue1]

The plane ticket sounds brill I arranged a day at a studio for my daughter, where she was pampered, had hair styling, make-up and a professional photo taken, which takes pride of place in her bedroom. It's not cheap, but a great way for her to remember her 21st. Or you could always buy her a car lol.

[Guest]

How about a photobook for her? They are smashing and quite cheap. Just got Mum one for her 65th! Although some might think it strange that I put the cat on the front cover not my Dad!!!

[Guest]

ooo I like the photobook idea! And I don't think it is strange at all to prefer a cat on the cover! Thanks - and if you think of anything else....

[Space Chick]

What about an usual experience, maybe a flying lesson, or racing Ferraris?

[Shirl]

How about a really nice suitcase? That way she'll use it for years and remember her main present when she uses it too.

[Couperwife]

what about a pair of shoes

 

Jimmy Choos, Christian Louboutin, Marc Jacobs or something similar

 

(or is it just me that loves shoes )

 

cathy

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[redhotchick]

I second the sewing machine idea! I nearly got one for my 21st (many years ago) but asked for a bike instead. I do still have the bike though, in good working order.

 

How about a tent and a sleeping bag for going to festivals?

[Guest]

How about a really nice suitcase? That way she'll use it for years and remember her main present when she uses it too.

 

 

& plane ticket

[majorbloodnock]

As a more minor present, how about a newspaper from the day she was born?

 

http://www.historic-newspapers.co.uk/Birthday-Newspapers

[FoxFighters]

A book?

 

H x

[bluekarin]

I second the sewing machine idea! I nearly got one for my 21st (many years ago) but asked for a bike instead. I do still have the bike though, in good working order.

 

How about a tent and a sleeping bag for going to festivals?

 

Oh my, that was my choice for my 21st - a bike or a sewing machine! I chose the bike as I needed it to get to work and it was my first ever brand new shiny bike, not a hand me down. I still have it, but it needs a new inner tube. Not bad for a 16 year old bike.

[Guest]

Lol! i will suggest it, but I think she is more a Jimmy Choos sort of girl! Talking of bikes, I have just got mine out and dusted it off and am cycling to work. My bike came to me in 1971, and it wasn't new then, but it still works!

[Happy chickens!]

I have given vases to some of my friends' daughters - you can find something lovely for even a small budget and they probably won't have one of their own yet - with a posy of flowers in. They have always seemed to appreciate them!

[sadietoo]

Where in the States does her friend live???can you arrange a fantastic day doing something there. balloon flight/ VIP day at something..you know the type of thing....you would never forget that would you? And what about a camera to record it all on? (Note to fellow omleteers isn't it easy to spend someone else's hard-earned )

[Chooks Aloud]

Our daughter turned 21 a few week ago - we got her flight tickets to Oz to visit her friend who emigrated 9 years ago. She's going with a friend and then they are all travelling for the month taking in the sights.

 

Oh to be young again!!!!!

[kerryegg]

Our daughter was thrilled to bits with a cheque for a holiday,a Delia Smith cookery book to keep and use forever and a book of photos from birth to 21 ( resticted to 21 pictures ) to share with friends during the birthday meal.

Oh and tell her you love her.

Hope this helps.

[Guest]

Thanks for all the ideas! Today is the day! She is a little ambivalent about the photobook, but I love it! Another keepsake has got held up in the post, so she doesnt have that yet.

The friend is at MIT, which is in Cambridge Mass, I think! That wont happen until next summer, probably.

I got her some other stuff, bits and pieces which she is pleased with too.

[jan246]

I got 21 small(ish) presents for both my bro and sis. All wrapped individually and then into a BIG box!

Jan