Present for my brother and sister-in-law

pancakebuzz

The only thing they will admit to wanting is a coffee maker, and my parents already got that...

I have no idea how to shop for a couple. They've only been married for a little over a year and I'm already out of ideas (for their anniversary I resorted to buying them meat. Like, two chicken breasts, a couple of pork chops, some kabobs...). If it were just one or the other I could do it, but picking something they'll both like is tricky. They really don't have a lot of extra room in their apartment either, so I don't want to buy them anything that'll take up needed space, especially since they've got a baby on the way.

Torry_Quine

You don't have to get a joint present for them. I get mine seperate gifts most years.

pancakebuzz

Torry_Quine wrote: »

You don't have to get a joint present for them. I get mine seperate gifts most years.

I suppose I don't have to, it just seems like other people are...It might be a good cycle to break, though, so I'm not stuck like this every year.

Torry_Quine

pancakebuzz wrote: »

I suppose I don't have to, it just seems like other people are...It might be a good cycle to break, though, so I'm stuck like this every year.

I can't remember the last time I got a joint gift to me and my husband from anyone at Christmas.

Maysie

How about some really nice coffee for their machine. Whittards can grind beans up for you. There are lots of specialised places about as well. If they have a sweet tooth you could make some gingerbread latte syrup as well i posted a reciepe a few years ago now on here its so easy to make.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2155843

weeclick

You could always make them a coffee hamper? So coffee pods for the machine, nice set of mugs, chocolate, biscuits etc I am making my sister and her boyfriend a hamper and they love it!

Zimm190

I was going to suggest nice coffee too, or some coffee cups; my brother and my husband's brother are both into their coffee at the minute so we've got them two Le Creuset espresso cups each (£6.38 each on Amazon). There is a lovely indie coffee place in town and I get 250g of beans freshly ground for all my coffee-fiend friends (and me).

spam88

I've done a hamper for my brother and sister-in-law for the last few years - it's quite nice now as they know they're going to get one and my sister-in-law gets quite excited about seeing what's in it lol. Sometimes I just do a general Christmassy hamper (Christmas pudding, chocolates, alcohol, literally any other Christmassy treats I come across). One year I did them a tea hamper as they both love their tea - this included a tea pot, a few packets of teapigs and some shortbread. You can also do themed hampers, so maybe a sweet hamper, or American hamper, or occasionally I've done hampers with nice flavoured oils and vinegars, sundried tomatoes and olives for some other people. You could also do a hamper with the ingredients to cook a certain cuisine? And maybe include any special dishes they may need.

I always think hampers are a lovely gift to give people who don't really need/want anything in particular, as it means they can indulge a little And once they've eaten it all, it won't take up any space!

Meadows

pancakebuzz wrote: »

The only thing they will admit to wanting is a coffee maker, and my parents already got that...
I have no idea how to shop for a couple. They've only been married for a little over a year and I'm already out of ideas (for their anniversary I resorted to buying them meat. Like, two chicken breasts, a couple of pork chops, some kabobs...). If it were just one or the other I could do it, but picking something they'll both like is tricky. They really don't have a lot of extra room in their apartment either, so I don't want to buy them anything that'll take up needed space, especially since they've got a baby on the way.

Why not make up a hamper that includes foods they either like individually or together and then they can both eat/drink what they like. Home made chocolates, wine, biscuits, cakes, pickles, luxury sliced meats, cheeses, cheese biscuits, dried fruit, Nuts etc. A nice basket can then be used for the baby toys later.

pancakebuzz

Some sort of hamper/basket involving coffee sounds like a great idea! I saw some really cute snowman-hat baskets the other day to. I could put some nuts in it, maybe, and some bath balm for Jenny...

Thanks everyone!

weeclick

pancakebuzz wrote: »

Some sort of hamper/basket involving coffee sounds like a great idea! I saw some really cute snowman-hat baskets the other day to. I could put some nuts in it, maybe, and some bath balm for Jenny...

Thanks everyone!

Glad you got something sorted - check on google see if you have a local cash and carry for the public, I have one near me for florists but open to the public and pick up a massive hamper for £4 and a decent sized one for about £2!!