Xmas Present Ideas Please- Help!!

[Smowball]

Absolutely stuck this year on two of my sons who’s situation is very different to last year. Eldest son has split up with gf after 10 years ( been together since school) and is now staying in mates spare room. He has no hobbies apart from photography and I’ve bought him tons of stuff to do with that previously.
Youngest son is now living with gf at her grandparents house. Again he has no real hobbies ( is just Lovestruck now lol). Hasn’t passed driving test yet but has car.
Any ideas gratefully received. Budget of about £50-70 each. Thankyou.

[emmie]

driving lessons for one perhaps? or something for the car.

[emmie]

when all else fails i give out vouchers like Amazon..

[jennyjoan]

I don't like vouchers as you are restricted to that one shop. Money always.

[bednobs]

money is the universal gift

[Smowball]

One thing I never do is money or vouchers lol.
I like them to have something to unwrap.

[emmie]

do they need any clothes, shoes? music, dvd's,

[jennyjoan]

I don't think you could get young lads today much for £50 or £70. I know that wouldn't buy my nephews anything.

[Cloverjo]

I have the same trouble with my son aged 26. I've got him a shirt, T-shirt and lounging trousers so far. Hoping for other ideas to spring up for a few other things.

Do either of yours have a beard? If so, a beard-grooming kit might be nice thing.

[Cloverjo]

A weekend bag?

[Islay]

A night in a hotel for the son living with his girlfriend- I know you don’t like vouchers but this would be a nice romantic break for them

[bednobs]

well someone who has lost his relationship and presumably home isn't going to want/need "stuff" probably (especially rabbit in the headlights gifts)

[Georgiesmum]

A voucher for a nice meal for just the two of them.

cds? dvds?
clothes?

[emmie]

new phones?

[ethandron]

Ok, so I know it's me and him, but we much prefer vouchers for something than a present to open which neither of us like.
We've had vouchers for a visit to sipsmiths brewery in London, a really, really fine dining restaurant, membership of the Tate, a couple of nights in a hotel in London, afternoon tea and entrance to Windsor castle, another afternoon tea in central London, a meal at the panoramic in Liverpool.
I'd go with something like that than getting them something 'to open', that's just you wanting that, not necessarily what they would like.

[Georgiesmum]

Tickets to a show or concert?

[nailit]

What about an 'experience' type gift? (a voucher of sorts I know)
One of the best gifts Ive ever had was a flying lesson. Took it in Blackpool, had the lesson in the morning and spent the rest of the day riding roller coasters at the pleasure beach. (which id just flown over...)

[woofgang]

I give my inherited godson and his bro, who are now adults, a small stupid gift and money with it.

[Smowball]

Some good ideas here - thankyou all. JJ when I’ve got 4 kids to buy for who are all adults then £50- 70 each is enough. That’s not even starting on other relatives. I actually usually spend more but seeing as at least two relatives are stressing about cost we’ve all agreed to cut it down a bit this year.
Ironically since I posted this my daughter txt me to say that eldest son wants vouchers for a local tattoo parlour lol.

[hc4361]

For as long as I can remember my family only buys for under 18s and spouse.
I am thankful for this family tradition. :)