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                There are some occasions in life that require us to go the extra mile and that all important 21st birthday is definitely up there with the best of them. After all, when you've hit 21, you really have arrived in adulthood. As you leave your teenage years behind, it's time to be taken seriously and with all opportunities open to you, you're off to climb life's long ladder of success. It's no wonder you feel invincible! And there's no blaming you for expecting those 21st birthday gifts to follow suit. Life beckons and it's time to own your first car, your first house, your first Gucci handbag, your first Rolex watch!

Unfortunately life isn't always kind to us all and doesn't often allow us to splash out as we'd like to. So while we all recognise the significance of the day our loved one comes of age, sometimes we need 21st birthday gifts that are also kind to our dog-eared 21 year old wallets! 

Luckily, not all is doom and gloom in credit crunch Britain and if you know where to look you can find some pretty impressive 21st birthday gifts that are well within your budget.

21st birthday presents for under a tenner

Who would have thought that you could find so many great 21st birthday gifts for under £10? Take a look for instance at the '21st Birthday Mini Glass Token', a delightful little keepsake that glistens in sunlight and will take pride of place on any bedside table. Equally appropriate is the sleek and stylish '21st Birthday Photo Frame', the perfect setting for those great snaps that they'll take on their special day. If you're looking for 21st birthday gifts for someone who dotes on their i-pod, look no further than the 'Silver i-duck'. Looking stunning in silver and white, this little cutie is perfect for Bathtime, glowing through multicoloured tones on contact with the water. And for the young man who's hoping to find a stunning sports car on the drive on the morning of his 21st, why not give the 'Build your own Porsche Kit'. He may not be able to pose inside it, but he'll love putting together all those intricate parts to create this sophisticated die-cast model.

21st birthday presents for under £20

Anyone who has had a 21st birthday already will no doubt wish they had kept a collection of keepsakes and mementos from their special day to look back on later in life. So if you have a daughter or a niece approaching 21, you're sure to see the irresistible appeal of the gorgeous '21st Birthday Keepsake Box', designed for storing cards, photos and token gifts from that 21st birthday. Hand-stitched in luxury white fabric with pretty beading detail spelling out the number 21 and tied with a silky ribbon, it's the ultimate in 21st birthday gifts for all young ladies who appreciate style and like to treasure happy memories. And if it's your nephew, your son or your boyfriend you want to treat, why not have the front page of the Mirror newspaper from his birth date recreated on a smart white tee-shirt? There's no disputing the 'Daily Mirror Front Page tee-shirt' will certainly be a talking point on his birthday and on any occasion when he decides to wear it. If on the other hand his dress sense is smart or he works in an office environment, the attractive 'Age 21 Birthday Cufflinks' will give him a chic and sophisticated look whether he's at work and down the pub.
Experience days for under £50
Experience days make fantastic 21st birthday gifts, for the simple reason that there are so many activities that every 21 year old will love! From paintballing to photographic makeover experiences, scuba diving to indoor skydiving, what could be better than fabulous ways to spend their special day without you having to spend more than £50? If you know a young lady who's a bit of a devil on the sly, she's sure to be well impressed with the chance to have a real 'Pole Dancing Lesson'. Buy her this experience day and before you know it she'll be dressing up in her bling and her best clingy outfit to learn those sexy moves! And if you happen to know an avid Man United fan approaching 21, buy him his own little dream come true. For under £40 you can treat him and the rest of the family to their very own tour of the Manchester United football stadium. With treats like this on offer, his 21st birthday is sure to be just what you want it to be - one of the most memorable days of his life!

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