Cinnamon Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 My daughters boyfriend of 3 years is 18 next week & I need ideas on what I can get him. His Mum got my girl a nice (although not her style0 locket for her 18th,so I feel sort of obliged to get him something along the keepsake line,rather than a fun t-shirt,or bottle of something,which was my first thought. Budget of around £30,I guess....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I do find it difficult with men, especially for occasions where something 'permanent' is needed. How about a cover for his iPod or phone - for £30 you could probably get a good one? Must admit I'd probably go for iTunes vouchers or something, I know it's not long-lasting, but it's probably more use to him. It's much easier to buy for girls, and maybe his mum just bought the locket on that basis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 what about a photo album of your daughter and boyfriend for the last 3 years a day out at a theme park (do you have one close?) apart from the usual chain, watch, I dont really know cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Pen? I guess not used much any more... Silver Tankard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 That's reminded me, I don't know how much it was, but my nephew was bought a voucher for the place at Milton Keynes where you can experience skydiving in a big wind tunnel thingy. Groupon might be worth a look to see if there are any 'experience' vouchers for things near you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I like Olly's idea... or what about some premium bonds? (except maybe you have to buy £100 worth, in which case maybe a lottery ticket instead?!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Yeah,I think the keepsake idea is out now - I would rather get him something he can make use of than something that gets shoved in a drawer for years on end. Men are always difficult,aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessie Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hip flask? Seems to be quite a popular 18th present amongst my daughters friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hip flask is a good one, esp if going to a festival or similar My friends bought me ducks for my 18th but maybe not the best suggestion! Could get him a watch 'cos you can get all different kinds to suit anyone and would keep ... although I'm not a watch person so would check that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 My son got a lovely leather wallet from my sister-in-law for his 18th (he uses it all the time). We struggled for an idea for her son's 18th 6 months later but then had the idea of a leather belt which I thought would be a lasting useful item. You'd need to have an idea of his style though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I have similar ages here and girl friends on the radar. Recently they went off to Alton Towers for the day(but son can drive). They never seem to have much money between them so a day out OR vouchers as suggested for what ever they cant normally afford! Cinema & meal afterwards(probably may have to up budget for that as its not cheap these days)...mine just seen the new Harry Potter and loved it. They love going out at that age..without us! Unfortunately I would appreciate a silver something but they have computers etc now so it seems really old fashioned these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hip Flask - he is not a festival goer,but it is still a nice idea & one I shall look in to. Watch - I reckon that is more the sort of thing his Mum may get him..... Vouchers seem a bit impersonal to me & also ,as he is my daughters boyfriend,she would probably benefit too,which makes me a bit uneasy about giving them I DO like the hip flask idea............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessie Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Glad to be of help! you could get in engraved too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
