Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 My SIL gave my son a lovely leather wallet for his 18th which he uses every day. Her son is 18 next week and I can't think what to give him . (He already has a leather wallet!) Any ideas? I've searched on the forum but the only similar thread was for girls. (There was a great idea of a CD of No 1 records for each birthday but I'm not sure if he'd appreciate that!) I wondered about just going to Next and trying to get him a shirt or jumper (and giving him the receipt!) but something more enduring would be better. Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Is he at 6th form/college? A bag Cufflinks Probably too young to get one yet but maybe a posh pen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Tankard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 A watch with a message engraved on the back? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I personally don't like the Next shirt or jumper idea as its not commemorative (sorry if spelt wrong) and if he is like most 18 year olds are you likely to get anywhere near his taste? However I like your music idea, what about an itunes voucher (or similar) to cover 18 songs of his choosing that remind him of his 18 years - you could put an explanatory note in the card?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 What about some Port or wine to set aside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Silver ID bracelet or Dog Tags?. Just a thought off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 My son would love the cufflinks idea but he does love his shirts. What about a watch? You could take a look in the sales and maybe pick up a bit of a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Or an ipod shuffle? The little tiny ones are quite cheap now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I bought my niece and nephew a watch from amazon when they were 18. A gift that could last a life time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Thanks for all these ideas . I'm still giving it thought but these are all very useful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Probably too young to get one yet but maybe a posh pen I read this as a posh "hen" I think im going slightly mad what about a chunky bracelet thingy? what about a funky watch? something a bit different? a coloured one, a "naked" one, where you can see the workings? cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
