help with xmas presents

piper5

i have started to be very sensible with my money and have so far done well, but this year we are having a family christmas at home, which is very rare as my parents are based in gibraltar and my brother lives near turkmenistan. i am driving the 5 and a half hours home to spend about a day and a half with everyone, which due to work is all i can do, but im really really stuck on presents!!!
i have a twin sister and we are very close, and most years i go all out on a present for her, trying to find sentimental and keepsake gifts, but this year i am very stuck, and want to try and stay within a sensible price mark!!
my brother works in a very high paid job, and i only get to see him once in a blue moon, so i would like to get him something i know he will like, as i have not seen him over christmas for about 4 years, so obviously would like to get something decent to make up for the years missed!!! the thing is he is very into his 'gadgets... has a projector, mahooosive speakers for surround sound, likes only expensive drinks and aftershave( which i find tooo boring and easy to buy this time) so i am well and truly stuck, financially and gift wise.
any help from any users would be greatly appreciated!!!!
thanks MSE'rs
piper5 xx

funky-footprints

I find buying for my one brother very difficult.

I have bought him one of his favourite sports starts autobiographies (on offer) and luckily my dh amazingly knows his agent so we got it personally autographed.

does your brother follow a team, have a favourite sport ? ? etc ...as you can get some ''honest'' memoriabillia on ebay. hth.
x

piper5

no but thankyou for your reply.
my brother is 29 and loves tupac and does not follow sport!!!
im pulling out my hair on what to get him!!!

Sallys_Savings

Hi piper, you may get a little more help on the new christmas board?
Sorry I haven't got any suggestions.

piper5

thanks sally just posted there too!!! x

Counting_Pennies_2

Do you have a discount centre nearby you, like a McArthur Glen?

I went to Thomas Pink and bought a £10 tie for my brother in law. It was reduced down from £45.

Thomas Pink is a great name, and something a man working in an office could do with. Best of all it always comes in a great packet, which makes it look even more special.

Counting_Pennies_2

Forgot ideas for your sister.

How about getting her a voucher for a facial, my local private club sell them for £25, with a complementary neck, shoulder and head massage.

KarensKraftyBits

I know you can get a gucci aftershave set for about £30 Gucci is a good name so it will look like you have put alot of thought and money into it.

karen xxx