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Help!! My son's beautiful lady is turning 21 this week and I have no idea what to get her ... buying for girls/ladies hasn't been high on my priorities for the past 21 years lol (I fuss make that 16 before DD arrived!!)
They have been dating for just over 12 months and it seems to be a serious relationship. We love her to bits so would be grateful of some suggestions.
p.s. she has been no help to anyone for suggestions lol :-)) :-))
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You can't go wrong with jewellery Kathryn. Either a nice bracelet, necklace or earrings. Check to see if she wears silver or gold and select accordingly.
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Is she into Pandora bracelets Kathryn - most females are, no matter what their age.
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I did think of a pandora JD and was hoping DS might get her one and I could get her a nice charm or 2 ... seems he has seen another bracelet that he likes but needs to get her to try it on as she is sooo petite.
Might need to talk him into a pandora lol :D
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Not very girly Kathryn but I got a Swiss army knife and a picnic blanket as some of my 21st gifts that I still have today.
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I received a beautiful jewelery box for my 21st that I still have. Another present which I used alot was a leather overnight bag. Other ideas photo frames (digital??), nice clutch purse for evenings. Does she have any hobbies?
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Meagan swiss army knife it a great present. I was given one years ago and still have it but maybe not for a 21st.
I like the idea of jewellery but a jewellery box is a really wonderful idea as it is something to treasure everyday and a promise of things to come, however they can be very expensive.
I hate Pandora. I like the Swarovski crystal . It could be the beginning of a collection for her. They have a champagne bottle, grand piano, shoes, etc. Eventually there is a baby bottle, dummy, well you get the idea.
Let us know what you decide.
Gert
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Meagan swiss army knife it a great present. I was given one years ago and still have it but maybe not for a 21st.
I like the idea of jewellery but a jewellery box is a really wonderful idea as it is something to treasure everyday and a promise of things to come, however they can be very expensive.
I hate Pandora. I like the Swarovski crystal . It could be the beginning of a collection for her. They have a champagne bottle, grand piano, shoes, etc. Eventually there is a baby bottle, dummy, well you get the idea.
Let us know what you decide.
Gert
Oh my goodness I take that back. I was just looking at the Swarovski crystal figurines and the prices are now astro. Beautiful but yikes. Stick with some simple jewellery. I am gobsmacked .
Gert
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A thermomix LOL.
The jewellery box is a good idea. You can get nice silver ones and have it engraved.
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What about a nice fountain pen.
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A thermomix LOL.
The jewellery box is a good idea. You can get nice silver ones and have it engraved.
lol someone else suggested a TMX said that would happen if and when they got married! :D
Some great ideas that have got me thinking thanks everyone, keep them coming as I can't get to the shops til tomorrow :)
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I gave a friend Neil Perry Rockpool cookbook signed by Neil Perry.
Cookbooks are good if she likes cooking.
H :)
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How about a voucher for a pedicure, manicure, facial or body massage (or all of them to really spoil her), a clothes voucher on her favourite store or a nice watch. If she is sporty, a voucher on a sport's store perhaps and of course, the mandatory flowers to go with the voucher.
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Peters of Kensington is having a sale on Swarovski if you wanna have a look. They alos have lots of jewellery and jewellery boxes and lots of other STUFF!
http://www.petersofkensington.com.au/Public/catalog/searchresults.aspx?brands=Swarovski
Gert
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Jewellery sounds good, or a watch maybee.
A voucher for a massage....
Robyn
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Just thinking of the gifts I received for my 21st (a long time ago) and what I still treasure. I got some gold earings from my godmother and a mohair rug ( which i wasnt excited about at the time, but has been in constant use). Other suggestions would be a good, comprehensive cookbook like Margaret Fulton's Encylopedia of Food and Cookery, or Stephanie Alexander's big orange book ( can't remeber what it's called)
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I would be happy to receive any of the suggestions made.
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some items l got for my 21st was
big Chrystal vase and still use it today
an Australian wool tartan blanket which used to sit on the back seat of my car , but now its on the kids bed
a beautiful wooden plate with sections for crackers, carrot, celery a removal bowl for dip and a tile to cut cheese on and a cheese knife
l used to take it to bbq , but sadly now l no longer have it as it broke but was handy at the time
l also got matching 2 big good quality towels facewasher and handtowels
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I had the thought today of perhaps a nice set of crystal glasses ... I guess she will move out of home one day lol :)
I am hopeless at buying for girls (no practice lol) but also my firstborn was only 9 days old at my 21st so my presents were mainly home related (I got a set of stainless steel pots from my parents - they are the ones that I have relegated to the shed for now until I get a new cook top ;) ;))
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Something a little different - I gave someone a coin set from the year they were born and also the newspaper from the day they were born.
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I had the thought today of perhaps a nice set of crystal glasses ... I guess she will move out of home one day lol :)
I am hopeless at buying for girls (no practice lol) but also my firstborn was only 9 days old at my 21st so my presents were mainly home related (I got a set of stainless steel pots from my parents - they are the ones that I have relegated to the shed for now until I get a new cook top ;) ;))
Good choice faffa. I like that one.
Gert
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Thanks for your posting Twitterpated. That reminds me of something and this is a great place to offer it, Sorry to gatecrash your thread Kathryn but no-one needs answer it, I am just putting it out there so that I can get rid of it.
A copy of the Adelaide Advertiser dated 30th June, 1943
We bought this to give to my parents on their 60th wedding anniversary so if there is someone from Adelaide whose parents or any other relative were born or married on that day and they would like this, please pm me and I will forward it to you.
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Thanks for your posting Twitterpated. That reminds me of something and this is a great place to offer it, Sorry to gatecrash your thread Kathryn but no-one needs answer it, I am just putting it out there so that I can get rid of it.
A copy of the Adelaide Advertiser dated 30th June, 1943
We bought this to give to my parents on their 60th wedding anniversary so if there is someone from Adelaide whose parents or any other relative were born or married on that day and they would like this, please pm me and I will forward it to you.
Judy that is a very generous offer. I so hope someone here fills the criteria.
Gert
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So do I Gretchen, it's just sitting here wanting a new home.
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I had the thought today of perhaps a nice set of crystal glasses ... I guess she will move out of home one day lol :)
I was going to suggest glasses also. I got nice crystal glasses, wine glasses, and a set of beer glasses from a group of male friends, and I still have them all. Also I don't think you can loose with a nice bag/wallet, you can never have too many when you're 21 can you? ;)
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Something a little different - I gave someone a coin set from the year they were born and also the newspaper from the day they were born.
i have kept the newspaper of the day that come out when my goddaughter was born and will give it to her on her 21st, if iam still around lol
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l have the newpapers from the day my kids were born also coins from the year they were born
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This is my standard gift for new babies now. I make up a memory chest for them and include the newspaper from the day they were born as well as the one their birth notice appears in, coin set, stamp set and a variety of current catalogues so they can see in the future the price of things and what technology was around. I also include some lists such as top ten for music and movies. You can make these up and spend as much or as little as you like.
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What a lovely idea twitterpated.
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Everyone who receives it seems to like it. I know from when I had my kids that you get so many presents that are all the same so I like to be a little different. Since then I have even ordered papers and coins for my own children for their 18th and they loved them. I would love to look back now to see what the world was like when I was born.
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Gert I am like you and dislike Pandora jewellery.
Kathryn the crystal glasses sound lovely as do lots of other suggestions. One of DD's favourite gifts was a piece of jewellery that several of her friends chipped in for.
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Many moons ago - for my 21st (I was married) I received a sandwich maker, an old huge brown thing which I only had to replace about 11 yrs ago and some fresh water pearls from my cousin which I still wear occasionally.
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I'm not a fan of pandora either, and not going to get her jewellery as today on her actual birthday DS has given her a stunning white gold bracelet with a price tag that made me nearly fall over :o :o (I train them well lol)
so off to the shops tomorrow for some more browsing and hopefully purchasing before her party on Saturday :)
I was in trouble with DD this morning for not having her gift to give to her before she left for work :-)) :-))
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You did train DS well. The crystal stem ware still sounds like a good idea.
DJ's and Myers always have one sort or another on sale.
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For my 21st I got some lovely luggage which I still use.
Perhaps an overnight bag and beauty case to match.
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Great idea Twitterpad
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This is my standard gift for new babies now. I make up a memory chest for them and include the newspaper from the day they were born as well as the one their birth notice appears in, coin set, stamp set and a variety of current catalogues so they can see in the future the price of things and what technology was around. I also include some lists such as top ten for music and movies. You can make these up and spend as much or as little as you like.
love it, i will do one for the baby.thanks Twitterpated