SUGGESTIONS on a bday gift for an 18yo?

[Luvs2Purrr]

Putting all hobby to the side.
Today is my sons gf 18th bday. This weekend he plans to ask her to marry him. So I feel like I should get her a small gift.

Any & all suggestions are appreciated.
(I'm too young for this)

[GlobeSpotter]

A gray tabby?

[Cool_Blue_Reason]

I'd probably spend more time brainstorming how to talk him out of getting married at such a young age...

[ElisabethWhispers]

If it were me, I would get a small gift bag and fill it with 3 or 4 little things. A fancy bar of candy, some socks, etc.

Then, get a gift card to a restaurant that they both like for the "main" gift or a gift card in general. That way ... she has a few things to "open" and then, in her birthday card, she can have a nice treat to do later.

No one complains about this sort of gift and it's fairly general, which I think is a good idea. They're not engaged, yet.

And with the smallish gifts, if she doesn't like the nice pen, book mark, small box of Godivas, little book of poetry (heck, I don't know what she likes) ... then you're not out too much money if she doesn't like the little treats.

I'll admit, though, I'm a bit of a gift giver, having like getting them myself.

Good luck,
Elisabeth

edited to add: A little gift bag of small treats is enough on it's own according to your budget. People spend more today with gifts than is my habit. So I considered a gift that would be around $50. For me, I would be more along the lines of $20-30. Again, you have to figure out a budget and keep in mind, if you go overboard with this young lady, she'll probably expect similar monetary layouts in the future.

I'm being abrupt about speaking of cash outlay. But in the end, it makes a difference. Figure out what you wish to spend, first, then go from there.

[ElisabethWhispers]

Originally Posted by Cool_Blue_Reason

I'd probably spend more time brainstorming how to talk him out of getting married at such a young age...

That too. He's too young. But try telling that to an 18 year old. For that, I would just try to postpone it.

Like ... get engaged but wait until after school is finished to get married. Or wait until you're 21 ... anything to get him to postpone the actual "getting married" part.

Engagements? Well, I've been in a few and never got married.



Elisabeth

[Luvs2Purrr]

Originally Posted by Cool_Blue_Reason

I'd probably spend more time brainstorming how to talk him out of getting married at such a young age...

LOL....There's no talking anyone out of anything in my family. When we have our minds on something. It's hell or high water we are going to get it done. Plus he already bought the engagement ring.

[Luvs2Purrr]

Originally Posted by ElisabethWhispers

That too. He's too young. But try telling that to an 18 year old. For that, I would just try to postpone it.

Like ... get engaged but wait until after school is finished to get married. Or wait until you're 21 ... anything to get him to postpone the actual "getting married" part.

Engagements? Well, I've been in a few and never got married.



Elisabeth

My son is 19.5. He's out of school but gf still has a year and a half to go. He is being smart about it though and at least wait till she is out of school and maybe even out of college before they actually get married.

[Cool_Blue_Reason]

Some people just have to learn the hard way. It's certainly more effective. But also way, way harder.

[Luvs2Purrr]

So, does anyone have suggestions on a gift? HELP!

Originally Posted by Cool_Blue_Reason

Some people just have to learn the hard way. It's certainly more effective. But also way, way harder.

+100

[Luvs2Purrr]

Thank you Elizabeth for the gift bag idea.
OMG, WHAT TO GET! Can I pull my hair out now?

[ElisabethWhispers]

I was fairly specific. If she's in school ... what are her interests?

Again, if you keep things general ... you'll be fine.

If nothing else will work, buy her a nice candle.

Don't fret too much over it. It's just a wee giftie.

[boardman]

Originally Posted by GlobeSpotter

A gray tabby?

She's turning 18?
Fuck yeah I'll be her gift...

[boardman]

Originally Posted by Cyndi Lyn

Thank you Elizabeth for the gift bag idea.
OMG, WHAT TO GET! Can I pull my hair out now?

I like shiny goldfish...ijs

[Luvs2Purrr]

Boardman, keep talking funny shit!

[Dorian Gray]

His own apartment.... IJS