For a lot of
you students, you will be fast approaching your 21st birthday. And
as you all must be aware, 21st birthdays are significant, so why not
make your mates’ special day even more special by giving them a gift to
remember? Forget chocolate or wine; get them something different, or put in
some extra effort to make them feel great. Here are some ways which you can
show the love to your pal on their 21st...
Birthday
gift countdown: For
those of you who adore your friends, have a generous heart and a pretty bulging
wallet, this is a perfect idea! Give them a present a day for a week, going
from the smallest (or cheapest) gift to the most significant one on the
actually day. It’s sweet, its thoughtful, its original...and they will feel
spoilt by you, meaning you = the best mate possible! Go you.
Birthday
present hamper: Find
a basket, or a casket, or even just a shoebox (well, you ARE students) and fill
it with gifts for your buddy. Their favourite food, their preferred alcoholic
beverage, a piece of trendy jewellery, a new phone cover...whatever you find
which you feel will appeal to your good friend, stick it in the hamper and
dress it up with sequins and ribbons or anything else which will suit their
style.
Handmade
card: Cheesy, but
who cares? Maybe write 21 reasons as to why they are such a brilliant mate? Or
21 fun and memorable times you have shared with them? Okay, that is definitely
cheddar cheesy, but chances are, it will warm their heart and make them smile,
and it will be completely worth it. (Wow, this is nearing stilton-esque
proportions...next paragraph, thanks.)
Handmade
cake/cupcakes: Nothing
shows you care more than a homemade cake. You’ve actually took the time to make
something for them, from scratch (or a packet, it doesn’t really matter), with
them in mind – extra brownie points for you!
Scrapbook: Buy a scrapbook from a stationary shop
or a department store, and fill it with whatever you like – photographs,
quotes, poems, memories, stickers, embellishments...the list is endless. For
you arty and thoughtful souls, this will be perfect for you. Much time will be
needed for such a gift though, so buy it in advance to ensure you can finish
scrapbooking before the birthday.
Photo
montage: Make them a
photo montage of the two of you, so when they look at it they can be reminded
of all the good times. If you can’t be bothered to go to such an extremity,
then just purchase a photo frame and stick your favourite photo of the two of
you inside it. Awww.
Personalised
gift: Personal
presents are always the best! Whether you have nicknames for your pal, or
banter between you both, make sure this comes across in a gift specially made
just for them. Shop online at various stores such as www.gettingpersonal.co.uk for some inspiration, and get those
personalised goodies delivered!
By Hannah Montgomery
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