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Birthday present buying...

Miss_Fox_2
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Sorry everyone - wasn't really sure where to put this!
I set myself a budget for my boyfriend's birthday this year of £90.
and at the moment I've bought three presents I know/hope he'll like and I've now got £12 left. I'm short of ideas! It'd be nice to get him something personalised but I don't want it to be naff?
My other alternative was perhaps a photoframe with a photo of us in it, but I'm not sure if boys are that bothered about this type of thing - example, I know I'd love it if he got it for me, but other way around? hmm...
Anyone any ideas on what I can get for £12 plus delivery? If all fails, I could get him a £10 store voucher but I think thats a bit of a lame gift from a girlfriend is it not?
Please please help
I set myself a budget for my boyfriend's birthday this year of £90.
and at the moment I've bought three presents I know/hope he'll like and I've now got £12 left. I'm short of ideas! It'd be nice to get him something personalised but I don't want it to be naff?
My other alternative was perhaps a photoframe with a photo of us in it, but I'm not sure if boys are that bothered about this type of thing - example, I know I'd love it if he got it for me, but other way around? hmm...
Anyone any ideas on what I can get for £12 plus delivery? If all fails, I could get him a £10 store voucher but I think thats a bit of a lame gift from a girlfriend is it not?
Please please help

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Depends how romantic/soppy he is but I put together a small photo book with memories for my hubby with pictures that remind him of our time together with a few little quotes and things in...think it was around that price and he still takes it with him when he goes away. Tesco or Photobox are pretty good for value. I used Tesco and it's a lovely little 4x4 inch hardback book.0
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Us blokes do like the sentimental gifts and do tend not to mention them to work mates for fear of sounding like a softie, but deep down it plucks our heartstrings.
Be that you have already bought a few gifts (I guess that you know what he wanted\liked), the remaining £12 could be used taking him out for a meal, as the secret to a mans heart is generally his stomach. A personalized gift for £12 could be something like a personalized photo mug or portrait.
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Thanks all, really appreciate it. I think I might get a photo frame that has a space for 3 or 4 photos! Besides the 3 presents I already have (which was the £90 budget), I have also booked for us to go to Brussels for a long weekend so will treat him to something there too0
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