Daughters 21st birthday soon

PasturesNew

dannynixon wrote: »

What about something nice that she can keep and remember like a charm bracelet?

Charm bracelets are brill... and it gives you loads of scope in the future to buy an extra charm for it at future birthdays/events/Xmasses

kr15snw

I got a diamond bracelet from my parents and my boyfriend got me the matching necklace for my 21st. Both thins I will keep forever

vixarooni

My boyfriend bought me 21 roses, (probably what i liked the most) I had some charms for my bracelet and one said 21. This is bad that i cant remember now, i was only 21 in september ha.

I didnt get as much for my 21st than i did my 18th. I do regret making my 18th the biggie, but i did get a car so im not complaining now!

Keeping_Motivated

How about 21 present to open? They don't have to be expensive, maybe a lipstick, favourite chocolate bar, bubble bath etc etc then the last one could be a keep sake? You could take them to the meal with you and it should be a great talking point.

Hope she has a nice birthday

KM x

Baybee1984

My mum bought me a big bear [think it was actually an elephant lol] holding a big '21' and a '21' glass.. and then paid for us all to go out for a meal.

Noctu

My mum bought me a lovely silver bracelet and had it engraved with "Happy 21st Rachel, (date)".

She took me to the jewellers and I picked it out myself, it was one of those old-style new & second hand jewellers, it only cost £15 but it was the one I liked the most!

floss2

I bought my DS1 a pair of silver cufflinks, even though he'd had an 18th. It was so he had a "keepy" present.

Danni

My favourite present from my 21st birthday is a Me to You photo frame, with "Happy 21st Birthday!" on it, a teddy holding a key and is lilac (my favourite colour). I've got one of my favourite photos in it and it makes me smile everytime I see it.

I think it's my favourite because the person who bought it for me really thought of what I'd like. I did have other, probably more expensive presents but the thought that went into this one I appreciate more.

mum2one

I also had my 18th as the big party etc, my 21st was with family, I had a 9ct gold watch for my 21st, still wear it ocassionally thou after having dd its just kept for posh ocassions.

My 30th my parents brought me a Armani watch, (only becoz it was 1/2 price), then as a surprise my mum did me a 30 box, I went away with friends for my 30th, lugging presents with me, when my mate and I opened my 30 box, my mum had put the whole 30 presents as knickers!! The thought was there xx

Lunar_Eclipse

PasturesNew wrote: »

I guess kids expect a bit more these days.

I'm not sure that expectation comes into it at all to be honest. It will come down to affordability and parental choice/values regarding gifts and how to spend money. I certainly wasn't expecting the gifts I received and was very shocked on the day to be honest. Even my Dad's boss sent me a cheque for £100 or £200 and I don't think I had never met him. It's a sentimental time which people love to mark with generosity. I have no recollection of what my friends got, nor did I at the time, quite bizarrely. It was almost 20 years ago now!

I chose to 'celebrate' my 21st as opposed to my (16th or) 18th. My parents gave me the choice. They bought me a lovely pair of diamond and pearl ear-rings. Something to treasure in the long term, and sell if I ever needed to (Mum's words not mine). I think it's important to have something tangible for the long term and second the suggestion re: Links of London. I also got other jewellery, an antique picture from an Aunt who works in Antiques and a good pen from my sister. My Grandma gave me some money which I spent on a small diamond pendant/necklace.

We had a small gathering at home with close family and a few (4 maybe) close friends. My Mum made a buffet. I then flew off to NZ for the first time the next morning to see OH. No-one told me the clocks went forward, so it was a bit of a rush when I awoke with Champagne head to face a 24 hour flight.

Oh have a lovely time! 21st's are so special. It's great to be able to celebrate the good times.