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What to get my girlfriend's parents?
I think my girlfriend's parents are going to get me a present, so I'm going to return the favour, but I'm a bit stuck on what to get them.
There's the mum, dad and her younger sister. I want to get them something as a collective, but it's hard finding stuff that all three would like! I'm gonna get them a cookbook, as it's more unique than chocolate or candles(I'm not a fan of cliche presents), and I think they'll enjoy it.
But I don't know what else to get them. I was thinking a calendar, but I don't want them to feel obligated to put it up even if they don't like it(is this a silly thought?)
So do you guys have any ideas for a generic yet good family present? Help is appreciated
There's the mum, dad and her younger sister. I want to get them something as a collective, but it's hard finding stuff that all three would like! I'm gonna get them a cookbook, as it's more unique than chocolate or candles(I'm not a fan of cliche presents), and I think they'll enjoy it.
But I don't know what else to get them. I was thinking a calendar, but I don't want them to feel obligated to put it up even if they don't like it(is this a silly thought?)
So do you guys have any ideas for a generic yet good family present? Help is appreciated
In all honesty chocolate is a cliché for a reason. You can't go wrong. How long have you been with your girlfriend?
A cookbook is a good idea. I like doing themed things at Christmas, so if you buy them a cookbook, maybe get some ingredients to go with it, for example. John Lewis have a huge range of different Christmas foods; I noticed they had a lovely box of mixed nuts and dried fruits when I was in there the other day, which I think would be a nice change to the endless amounts of boxes of Milk Tray they'll probably receive. Or, again John Lewis do Nando's/mexican food/italian food/dessert gift sets which might be a nice accompaniment to your cookbook.
On the cookbook front, I bought one as a Christmas present for a friend in Holland the other day - Mrs Beeton's Traditional British cooking. It had some bloody delicious (and some Christmassy) things in it, if you're looking for ideas.
On the cookbook front, I bought one as a Christmas present for a friend in Holland the other day - Mrs Beeton's Traditional British cooking. It had some bloody delicious (and some Christmassy) things in it, if you're looking for ideas.
My brother's old girlfriend made a gift basket filled with lots of treats and different things for the whole family. I thought it was a good idea.
Edit; it was a hamper with a christmas movie and a whole bunch of christmas treats, fancy hot chocolates, gatorades, popcorn ect. Great idea for a family fun night!
Edit; it was a hamper with a christmas movie and a whole bunch of christmas treats, fancy hot chocolates, gatorades, popcorn ect. Great idea for a family fun night!
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Chocolate and wine are always good.
One year I did a cheese hamper. Went down very well filled it with all sorts of cheese, chutney's, a cheese slice and some port and mulled wine, so maybe a hamper of goodies would be a nice touch 
That was the only year I could afford anything for them before I became a poor uni student
Edit: What about a selection of retro sweets? That's different
One year I did a cheese hamper. Went down very well
filled it with all sorts of cheese, chutney's, a cheese slice and some port and mulled wine, so maybe a hamper of goodies would be a nice touch That was the only year I could afford anything for them before I became a poor uni student
Edit: What about a selection of retro sweets? That's different
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Original post by Rob da Mop
In all honesty chocolate is a cliché for a reason. You can't go wrong. How long have you been with your girlfriend?
You can. For a start, not everyone likes the chocolate you buy them - rather than going for the generic bar of Dairy Milk, which the majority of people like, people tend to choose strange things that only a small % of people will like. Also, chocolate is so unimaginative, it's untrue. And thirdly, you get to the point where you have so many sweets and chocolate at Christmas, that the enjoyment of eating it fades away after your 4th selection box....
Original post by Rob da Mop
Original post by Rob da Mop
In all honesty chocolate is a cliché for a reason. You can't go wrong. How long have you been with your girlfriend?
Almost a year, but we are in an LDR so I want to get something good seeing though I've stayed there a lot since we've been together, as a thanks as well as a Christmas present. Seeing as though we are in LDR, I don't think a hamper will be a good idea seeing as though I'm not sure how I'll get it there :P thanks though guys.
And the reason I don't like clichés is 'cos they are too easy, they require no thought whatsoever.
http://www.hawkin.com/20670-16621-PRESENTS_UNUSUAL_WOMEN/unusual-presents/unusual-presents-for-women/cupcake-mug
I think this is pretty cool, but is it too quirky and random? (My girlfriend's parents aren't that quirky and random XD)
EDIT: And also, I'm not that close to her family(especially her dad) which makes it bit more difficult...
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Original post by JagSan
Original post by JagSan
Board game/jigsaw - good or bad idea?
Only good if you know they actually like that sort of thing.
How about a coffee table book of a subject that they are interested in?
Original post by Origami Bullets
Original post by Origami Bullets
Only good if you know they actually like that sort of thing.
How about a coffee table book of a subject that they are interested in?
How about a coffee table book of a subject that they are interested in?
That's a good idea, but I'm not sure what they'd like >.<
Like I said, I'm not incredibly close to them.
Original post by JagSan
Original post by JagSan
That's a good idea, but I'm not sure what they'd like >.<
Like I said, I'm not incredibly close to them.
Like I said, I'm not incredibly close to them.
Can't you ask your girlfriend?
Original post by Origami Bullets
Original post by Origami Bullets
Can't you ask your girlfriend?
Well I want to surprise her too, because I know if I tell her, she'll just say I shouldn't get anything. I'm so difficult XD
Original post by JagSan
Original post by JagSan
I'm so difficult XD
Can't really disagree on this one!
Do you think they like animals at all? My gran is getting a very nice coffee table book called Monkey Portraits by Jill Greenburg for Xmas. There's also a bear one. They're basically just books of some really nice studio portraits of monkeys / bears.
Original post by Origami Bullets
Original post by Origami Bullets
Can't really disagree on this one!
Do you think they like animals at all? My gran is getting a very nice coffee table book called Monkey Portraits by Jill Greenburg for Xmas. There's also a bear one. They're basically just books of some really nice studio portraits of monkeys / bears.
Do you think they like animals at all? My gran is getting a very nice coffee table book called Monkey Portraits by Jill Greenburg for Xmas. There's also a bear one. They're basically just books of some really nice studio portraits of monkeys / bears.
They have a dog so I could get them something dog-related. I'm not sure about other animals, but I don't think they hate them.
my boyfriend didnt know what to get my mum this year
his solution:
here's £10 - go get your mum something she'd like so i don't get her something she doesn't like by accident
from his point of view its brilliant - minimum effort (he doesnt have to do anything except pull a tenner out his pocker) maximum result (mum'll end up with something she likes)
his solution:
here's £10 - go get your mum something she'd like so i don't get her something she doesn't like by accident
from his point of view its brilliant - minimum effort (he doesnt have to do anything except pull a tenner out his pocker) maximum result (mum'll end up with something she likes)
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