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My niece is turning 21. Right now, she is in college not too far from me. Her parents live out of state. I'm planning on picking her up for a nice brunch when she has a saturday free. But I would like to get her a gift, too.
She's more sporty than girlie, no idea what her sizes are so I wouldn't get clothes, I've never seen her wear makeup or jewelry.
Suggestions (other than alcohol, which she is not allowed to have on campus even if I were inclined to do that)?
Even though she may not be in the habit of wearing jewelry, do you have any family heirloom jewelry? It would still be a fitting gift for a 21st birthday.
Does she have an Apple Watch, or Smart watch? I hear the kids like those.
It might be a bit impersonal, but at 21 all I really needed was money. Many of the gifts well-meaning people got me in college ended up getting left behind during very frequent moves in college and in my first few apartments. Other things were ruined by a parade of roommates all through my 20s.
My family was loathe to give money as a gift seeing it as an "easy way out" but money for books or groceries would have gone much further than just about anything else I received.
My niece is turning 21. Right now, she is in college not too far from me. Her parents live out of state. I'm planning on picking her up for a nice brunch when she has a saturday free. But I would like to get her a gift, too.
She's more sporty than girlie, no idea what her sizes are so I wouldn't get clothes, I've never seen her wear makeup or jewelry.
Suggestions (other than alcohol, which she is not allowed to have on campus even if I were inclined to do that)?
The present she will remember long after graduation and long after several moves and even possibly after marriage, will be the time she spends with you at brunch.
College students always need money, but having brunch and spending time with you will be a lasting memory for both of you, especially if you have mimosas.
And if you decide to give her money, give actual cash- not a gift card or prepaid credit card.
My niece is turning 21. Right now, she is in college not too far from me. Her parents live out of state. I'm planning on picking her up for a nice brunch when she has a saturday free. But I would like to get her a gift, too.
She's more sporty than girlie, no idea what her sizes are so I wouldn't get clothes, I've never seen her wear makeup or jewelry.
Suggestions (other than alcohol, which she is not allowed to have on campus even if I were inclined to do that)?
I think you should ask her parents for their suggestions for a gift. They know her better than anyone else does and they'll know what kinds of things she will appreciate. A really nice brunch would be great and if you end up deciding to give her money then I agree with Lillie767 that you should give the girl cash, don't give her a gift card or prepaid credit card.
The present she will remember long after graduation and long after several moves and even possibly after marriage, will be the time she spends with you at brunch.
College students always need money, but having brunch and spending time with you will be a lasting memory for both of you, especially if you have mimosas.
And if you decide to give her money, give actual cash- not a gift card or prepaid credit card.
This is exactly what I was going to say. Take her out for her birthday and slip her a wad of cash without making a big deal of it, as you are saying goodbye. She's 21. You don't have to ask her parents permission.
My niece is turning 21. Right now, she is in college not too far from me. Her parents live out of state. I'm planning on picking her up for a nice brunch when she has a saturday free. But I would like to get her a gift, too.
She's more sporty than girlie, no idea what her sizes are so I wouldn't get clothes, I've never seen her wear makeup or jewelry.
Suggestions (other than alcohol, which she is not allowed to have on campus even if I were inclined to do that)?
For someone that age gift cards are a good deal. Give her gift cards to places you know she likes, or just visa cards so she can choose where to spend them.
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