Gifts > BirthdayJanuary 27, 2011

Inexpensive Birthday Gift for Boyfriend

My boyfriend is turning 18 in a couple of days and I haven't gotten him anything. The fact is I don't have the means to get him something nice. I do however, own something I think could be a gift. It's a solid glass which has a motorcycle made out of air in it. He likes cars and bikes so is this a good gift? I'm not so sure of this gift because a couple of our friends have seen it in my home before. Oops. Please help.

By Jenny from Varna, Bularia

Answers

Read answers for this post below.

By
04/02/2011

You could make him a tie dye shirt it does not cost much but you should buy a kit, not the powder die, cause in a kit all you do is add water to the bottle and it's something you can both do.

By
02/02/2011

Don't re-gift. Give him a home made coupon for a car wash.

By
02/01/2011

I think that if he is into cycles, this would be a good gift. I agree with the others, the fact that it was yours makes it sentimental, you are parting with something that you liked, to give it to him.

By
01/30/2011

Giving a gift should be from the heart, not about how much you have to spend. It is in the giving that the message is sent, and a thoughtful gift, such as something that you know he will like, is more important than going out and spending money on something pointless. Also, if this guy cares about you and isn't a materialistic schmuck, then he will very much appreciate your gift, knowing that you took the time to think of something that would mean something to him.

By
01/28/2011

Kate Middleton doesn't mind that Prince William gave her his mom's ring, and the whole world knows that it's not new. That makes it sentimental. If you think he'll like it, go for it! If he's the right kind of guy, he won't mind even if he knows it was already yours.

By
01/28/2011

Jenny! If I were an 18 year old guy, I would love that as a gift and just the idea that you would like him to have something of yours, is so-o-o sweet. And who cares that some of your friends saw it.The only thing that matters is that you would like him to have it. So I vote, tie a ribbon on it and give it to him. I bet in 20 years, he'll still have it!

Questions

Here are questions related to this page. Click "Ask a Question" if you have a question to ask about this topic.

Inexpensive Birthday Gift for Boyfriend

What should I get my boyfriend for his 18th birthday?

By Rachel

 

Most Recent Answer

By Poor But Proud 10/21/2011

Have someone you know take a lovely photo of you and either make or buy a nice frame. There is nothing more personal and appreciated. I hope you both have a wonderful "Coming of Age" party.
PBP

Related

Archives

Here are archived discussions related to this page.

My boyfriend is turning 17 this January. I'm already spending $120 on his Christmas present. What can I get him for his birthday that is cheap/free? I want it to be special, but not expensive.


My boyfriend is turning 18 in 2 more days, but I don't know what to get him for his birthday.


My boyfriend is turning 16 on January 3rd and I don't know what to get him.


Answer this Question

Your thoughts are welcomed and appreciated. Enter your answer here!

Answer:

Image Upload:

Add an image to your post! Click the "Browse" button above and select an image from your hard drive. Please only select gifs or jpegs. If you have any problems, please contact us.

  

facebook like arrowLike ThriftyFun on Facebook

Browse Topics

Over 80,000 tips, recipes, questions & crafts.

Ask a Question

Submit a question to the TF community.

Subscribe to ThriftyFun Newsletters!

Email: