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Buying a present for £1

I'm going to a party and everyone has to bring a gift but not spend more than £1. Since we don't know who's getting it, it'll have to be suitable for a guy or a girl. Everyone going to the party is student aged - probably between 18 and 25. It also can't be Christmas themed or be food related. I also cant get a lottery ticket as I told my friend I wouldn't steal her idea. I'm trying to think of something original or unusual but can't come up with anything so far :-P

Thanks for any suggestions you have
January Wins - Signed Higgidy Cookbook, Koala
February Wins - Leather filofax, Ted Baker pen and case, Orla kiely notebook, Nail polish
March Wins - Easter egg

Comments

  • Go to a poundshop and find the best thing you can..
  • lazer
    lazer Posts: 3,402 Forumite
    Somethings that are usually available in poundshops that might be suitable for students

    Simpsons socks or similar - usually available in poundland etc
    Bottle opener - suits students lol!
    Stationary - notebooks, pens, highlighters etc
    Toy - mini pool table or something might be available!

    Other joke type things:
    Condoms
    KY Jelly
    or similar things
    Weight loss challenge, lose 15lb in 6 weeks before Christmas.
  • glow sticks from poundland - always a hit with us!
  • spam88
    spam88 Posts: 71 Forumite
    Sometimes they have little drinking games in Poundland.
  • sk00bie1
    sk00bie1 Posts: 649 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    If you live in the South East and can get to a Tiger store, they have lots of fun gifts and things for £1.

    Otherwise I second the poundshop idea, or maybe Primark?
    Cross Stitch Cafe Challenger No. 26 :hello:
    XStitch to do list:
    -- Birth Sampler -- Christmas Angel -- Mum's Xmas Stitch -- Christmas decs 3 & 4 -- Xmas Bird --
    -- Snowflake Sonata -- Be Jolly -- JE Unicorn -- Start HAED!!! --
  • There are some good suggestions on this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4296865
    :DYummy mummy, runner, baker and procrastinator :p
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