ideas please for daughter's sweet 16th

Narla

My DD is to turn 16 in a few weeks and I would love some ideas for a special present or ideas how to celebrate this occasion - without spending a fortune!

Thanks in advance,

Narla x

amethystcash

I'm doing a Mr Men themed hamper for my nephew - what about a Little Miss one for your daughter?

Check out www.themistermen.co.uk

Here's what I'm doing for my nephew:

Mr Clever - 365 Random Facts in a Jar
Mr Stingy - Penny Jar (look after the pennies and the ££s will look after themselves)
Mr Bounce - Ball of Life
Mr Greedy - DIY Cookbook (he's training to be a chef)
Mr Funny - still to decide on a jokey idea
Mr Forgetful - book "Important Things You Learned in School Then Forgot"
Mr Strong - rugby match survival kit incl Hipflask and Handwarmers

These are adaptations of homemade gift ideas that I saw on this site and a few things I've made up myself.

Or I'm also working on a sweetshop themed gift for my 12 yr old niece:

Alphabet Letters - pic n mix buzzwords
Dolly Mixtures - Magnetic Memo Board
Gobstopper - Ball of Life
Jazzies - crochet in a jar (bright funky wool)
Jelly Belly Beans - Pencil Case (£1.20 Debenhams)/Coloured Pencils
Love Hearts - Journal Notebook (£3 Au Naturale)
Midget Gems - Pic n Mix Journal Prompts
Parma Violets - Purple Bead Jewellery Kit (already had kit)
Penny Mixture - Penny Jar (look after the pennies)
Rainbow Drops - art in a jar
Smarties - Games Compendium

Good luck!

Ivrytwr3

Narla

Ivrytwr3 wrote: »

Great idea - where can i buy one of these? :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ivrytwr3

phew! Glad you took as the joke it was meant to be.....Was waiting for the PC brigade to decend and unleash their God like wrath!!

homeaway

Hi my daughter turns 16 this year so i promised years ago that we would do a day in London.

My son turns 18 in two weeks and we have decided to do him a box with 18 things in. There will be small pressies as well as one larger one. It was hard to think of things but we are almost there. I am putting some sweets in there and books etc... You could do a basket or box with 16 things in. If she likes jewellery and your budget allows there are some nice silver bangles on the amazon site.

andromache_2

My dad gave me 18 roses when I turned 18 in addition to a main present - they were lovely and made me feel really grown-up I reckon 16 roses (or another nice flower) for her 16th would go down really well, though I realise it's not that cheap

rammy007

Pandora charm bracelet,you can then add to the charms over time.there is also chamilia.I got a pandora bracelet off ebay for £39 they are £55 in the shops.

porlock

When I turned 16 my parents bought me a St Christopher pendant.

He is, if you don't know, the patron saint of travellers - it seems a nice way to acknowledge that at 16, your daughter will be getting a lot more independent, and that you're looking out for her all the time.

I loved it, anyway, as I went off to Uni after that then left home. I've never taken it off.

Means even more to me since my folks split up - it reminds me that they're both still their for me.

Of course, it is entirely a matter of taste. You might think is tacky, or it might bring up some dodgy theological issues, but it is just a suggestion!

Narla

Thank you all for your replies - all great ideas. (Think I'll give the chastity belt idea a miss though!)

I love the ides of a piece of jewellery to keep and especially like the St Christopher idea. Our religion does mean a lot to us and whenever travelling anywhere we do say a prayer to St Christopher to keep us safe. I think it will be something she will really appreciate. And yes it is time for me to acknowledge that she is becoming more independent.

The 16 flowers are also a lovely idea I think I'll use.

Think I'll save the charm bracelet idea for her 18th when other family members could add to the charms.

Thanks all, Narla x

porlock

Narla - glad you liked the idea! I'm not all that religious, but it still meant a lot to me, so I'm sure it will mean the world to your daughter, if her faith is a big part of her life.

Hope it all goes well!