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Any help would be appreciated...

My boyfriend and I have agreed on a £50 spend limit for Christmas this year. So far I have spent 20, and have a plan for another 5 but am struggling to think of thoughtful gifts! I don't want to just buy DVDs or books particularly, want to make sure I get the most out of my money and that it will be extra appreciated!

Any ideas welcome! Thanks!!
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  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,141 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    What about vouchers for days out? There are a few on this website- tours of Wembley, Old Trafford which would fit your budget.
    If you click on gifts for men , then show low to high they come first!
    http://www.buyagift.co.uk/For-Men-BN-108.aspx?cm_re=Main_Tab-_-for_men-_-1

    Don't know where you are in Lincolnshire but what about a Bateman's tour? daytime tours £4.95, evening (includes supper) £12.50
    http://www.bateman.co.uk/visitors+centre/brewery+tours You could make up your own voucher for this.

    What does he like doing?
    Make a list and see if you can think of an "experience!" day out, walk somewhere interesting with entry ticket, afternoon tea....This would also spread the present over the year.
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
    Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
    Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
    2025 3dduvets
  • sweetilemon
    sweetilemon Posts: 2,243 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    edited 6 December 2012 at 11:43PM
    My husband and I have agreed the same. Ive bought him all the ingredients to make a gingerbread house (inc sweets & chocolate fingers, icing, marsipan), a book on it, the cutters, a half bottle of whiskey...got £3 left! Oh and a robbie williams cd from play..second hand but good condition, £1.97.
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