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Birthday gifts for 16–17 year olds
Experiences and independence: driving lessons, festival or gig tickets, cash toward the big thing they're saving for, proper (small) adult luxuries.
The classic mistake: Novelty gifts. They want to be taken seriously — the gift should do the same.
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Add a birthday and their interests once. Keep present ideas, who is getting what, and the family's birthday wishes together.
Three we’d pickthe desk’s, not an algorithm’s
Montane Jango Roundel Beanie £25 · A warm, practical beanie for outdoor adventures and everyday wear.
Montane Brew Beanie Hat £30 · Practical outdoor beanie for hiking and adventure — useful and stylish for active teenagers.
"In Within" Tapestry - Large - 195cm x 140cm £160 · Striking art print to transform a bedroom or study space with colour and style.The other 9
Ace AF1 60 Inverted Polished Hollowed Skateboard Trucks 8.75"£136
Ace AF1 60 Rose Gold Skateboard Trucks 8.75"£109
adidas Al Nassr 26/27 Home Shirt With Ronaldo 7£95
adidas Arsenal 26/27 Tiro Training Shirt£45
Workshop Cotton Duck Unstructured Cap£45
Men's Spindrift Boardshort£85
Rift Tumbler 16oz£32.95
Duck Cap | Waxed Cotton WR£68.95
'A Horse With No Name' On Film - Framed Print£100
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