What are you buying your DC this year?

[DietCokeChipsAndMayo]

This is usually my favourite thread to read through and steal ideas from and I haven’t spotted one yet (apologies if I’ve missed it!)
This year I am struggling tbh, I feel like my children have or have had every toy imaginable and spend most of their time outside or on screens - so not much to buy on that front!
These are what we have or ideas so far …

DS1 (12) Presents -
2 Light sabers
3 gorgeous books on the world wars
A display case for Lego mini figures
Lego set he has asked for (a tractor randomly)
Graphics card for his P.C.
2 Funko pops
Clothes (tracksuit, additional hoody & cap)
Cozy kit

Stocking -
Giant smarties tube
Mini irn bru can
Toothbrush head
Pop it keyring
Mini lynx
Big box of nerds
Baby yoda stress ball
Lego bag
Laser pen
Pokemon cards
Portable charger

DD1 (10) Presents -
Giant squishaboo
Rainbow High doll
New iPad case
Beenie boo
Harry Potter book set
Sims extension pack
Clothes (don’t know what yet but she needs a few new outfits)
Cozy kit

Stocking -
Giant smarties tube
Mini Diet Coke can
Toothbrush head
Pop it keyring
Impulse spray
American sweets
Barbie outfit
Bath bomb
Mini metallic watercolour pallet
Poska pen

DS2 (6) Presents -
Lego police transporter set
Box set of books
Light saber
Electric toothbrush
Cozy kit

Stocking -
Giant smarties tube
Mini sprite can
Pop it keyring
Minion push up lollipop thing
Lego bag
Kaleidoscope
Magnifying glass
New chewy

DD2 (3) Presents -
Barbie pool set
Barbie doll
Barbie car
Book box set
iPad (my old one cleared and set up for her)
Headphones & Case for iPad
2 jigsaws
Magnetic letters and numbers set
Electric toothbrush
Cosy kit

Stocking -
Giant smarties tube
Fruit shoot
Pop it keyring
Paw patrol push up lollipop thing
Barbie outfit
Kaleidoscope
Mini backpack
Hair clips

Lists look very uneven so far and the stockings look VERY boring - hoping we can all inspire each other 🤞🏼

DD13

Pair of Docs
Clothes from KillStar/Disturbia/Jawbreaker
Christmas Pandora charm
Money
Homemade knitted blanket

DD10

Kindle Kids Pro 10 inch
Pen for Kindle (any recs for a decent one? It’s for artwork on it!)
Christmas Pandora charm
Homemade knitted blanket

DD5

Wooden kitchen accessories - toaster, kettle, pizza, bakery set, pans, etc - all from Aldi, think it totalled £110
Scooter
Roller skates
Safety gear
Homemade knitted blanket

Joint presents

Lego Elf House set to open on 1st Dec and build throughout the month

Stockings -

Pop it fidget items
Chocolates
Bath bombs
Nice hot chocolate sticks
Pens
(So far)

Ooo do you recommend a certain hot chocolate stick @BurntTheFuckOut? I’m yet to find one that actually melts in the milk, had a gorgeous one in a cafe last week but they wouldn’t let me buy them to take home

Also meant to mention how lovely that you’ve knitted them all a blanket!

DDs are 8&10.
They are both getting their own Warhamner army (i admit to knowing nothing about the details)
Ski wear (not really a present)

Stockings
Book
Harry potter pen
Body spray
Cake mix in a bottle
Magic straws
Mini lego dots set
Chocolate orange and chocolate coins
Umbrella
Small stuffed animal
Silly socks
Card game

@DietCokeChipsAndMayo not yet. DD5 will be happy with any she gets as she’s allergic to dairy, so anything like that is a novelty for her. Elder DDs are more discerning and difficult to please

I had to knit them over summer before Uni started again and I was too busy; not a challenge I am keen to repeat! But they are all HUGE and so, so soft.

As this is an inspiration thread I’m including stuff the extended family are buying too so not just from us. And also stuff my DS is getting for his birthday which is just before Christmas!

DS(13)
Ear buds
V8 model engine kit
Fake oodie
Bundle of books
Personalised football kit
FIFA 22
Chilly bottle
Nike rucksack
Battery charging phone case
Phone screen magnifier
Beautiful book on world history
Bundle of books
Echo dot
Golfing bits
Hoodie
Sweet hamper

Stocking
Superdry toiletries set
Shower steamers
Slipper socks
Gaming mug
Marshmallow fork
Football trivia game
Pop-a-cob
Book
Nice pen set
Fidget toy
Ice towel
Chocs

DD(9)
Lego Friends set x2
Hairdressing styling head with tripod and accessories
Hype rucksack
Gemstone dig kit
Doodle pillowcase
Fake oodie
Ice cream maker
Knitting kit
Friendships bracelets kit
Horrible Histories board game
Bundle of books
Sweet hamper

Stocking
Mug cake book
Marshmallow fork
Measuring spoons
Clip on earrings
Hair clips
Lego dots wristband
Book
Hair turban
Fidget cube
Make-up brush set
Pop-a-cob
Chocs

DD(3)
Keyboard and stool
Interactive pet dog toy
Big parrot puppet
Bundle of books
Peter rabbit Jack in a box
Onesie
Dressing up costume
Washimals
Board game
Magnetic scenes set
Sweet hamper

Stocking
Glittery shoes
Unicorn hair clips
Jellycat toy
Marshmallow fork
Twistipets
Little bag
Xmas Russian doll
Animal projector torch
Pop-a-Cob
Book
Chocs

14 year old:

Wireless ear buds (in an acidic shade of yellow.)
pyjamas
Mini doughnut maker.

11 year old
Cuddly octopus
pyjamas
Gigantic tin of premium colouring pencils and A3 sketch pad.

Haven't got very far with stockings yet, will have to have a think.

Ideas and have so far from us and a few relatives:
Ds7
Presents
Lego fire truck
Lego fire station
Magic set
Seed hopper for his tractor
Dog slippers (if I can find any)
Lego dots space pen pot

Stocking:
Smarties
Chocolate Santa
Land Rover key ring
Land Rover camping mug
Lots of stationery (coloured biros, gel pens, highlighter, notepad)
Space pencil case
Canvas wallet
Book (animal & space related)
Animal for his farm
Mini Playmobil plus police set
Battleships card game
Planes of ww2 colouring book

Dd6
Presents
Cry baby doll
Doll bouncer or bath
Squish mellow ( so expensive)
Lego Disney Rapunzel castle
Unicorn slippers

Stocking:
Smarties
Chocolate Santa
Hair scrunchies
Book (fairy/unicorn/dance)
Lockable diary
Pencil case
Lots of stationery (stencils, gel pens,ruler)
Top trumps (world landmarks)
Purse
Animal for her pony farm
Disney nail polish set
Puzzle book
Mini cross stitch kit

Dd4
Presents:
Barbie unicorn set
Playmobil take along fire station
Playmobil fire truck
Octopus soft toy
Frozen Boombox
Bear slippers
Dolls pram

Stocking:
Smarties
Chocolate Santa
Purse
Book ( not sure what)
Pencil case (bear or octopus if I can find one)
Note book
Stationery ( eraser, pens, etc)
Small Lego figure
Rubiks animal cube
Disney bath fizzer
Mini bead making kit
Puzzle/where’s the unicorn book

Ds2
Presents:
Duplo train track ( to go with his track set)
Monster truck hot wheel toy
Bruder vehicle
Tea set
Jolly postman book
Dinosaur slippers
Orchard tractor match game

Stocking:
Chocolate Santa
Chocolate Button tube
Animal for his farm
Tractor Ted mug
Sticker book

Need to even them up a little and struggling with ds2 stocking wise.

I’ve never heard of a shower steamer before this thread, and it sounds like exactly what I have been looking for as an alternative to a bath bomb for the Xmas Eve box for the children who prefer to shower, I was looking for (and failing to find) a festive shower gel, now I’m crossed that off the list and shall get shower steamers instead
Fabulous!
Thankyou @CoffeeChocolateWine & @INeedCoffeeMostMornings

@BurntTheFuckOut I’m sure they will be thrilled with them - I would be thrilled with one!

@DietCokeChipsAndMayo - what is a cozy kit?

Ds (15)
iPhone
Power bank
FIFA points
Football shirts
Lots of books
Wireless headset
Onesie

Stocking
Sweets
Nicer versions of normal toiletries
Controller shaped stress ball

Dd (11)
Squishmallows
Projector
Birthstone necklace and bracelet
Tracksuit
Harry Potter beauty box
Talking dobby
Vine lights
Adidas stuff
Pictionary air
Beanbag chair
Onesie
Hype bag

Stick on nails
Tom fletcher book
Wreck this journal
Sweets
Ted baker spray
Fidgets
Origami paper
Loads of phone cases
Waterproof phone lanyard (she paddleboards)

It seems like dd has a lot more but it's just that all ds's stuff is £££££.

Also I really need stocking ideas for ds!

@UndertheCedartree just something I’ve put together and that’s what I’ve decided to name it 😂 so each has a gift box with new pjs, slippers or fluffy bed socks, a mug, a book, hot water bottle cover, and something for their room, older ones have cute alarm clocks and the youngers have a projector lamp/night light thing and the older two also have a microwave mug kit so possibly need something edible for the little two aswell

DS2 (12)
Lego dinosaur fossils
History of gaming book
Hubble space photography puzzle
Considering SpaceRail perpetual marble run, need to look at a couple of alternatives before buying

DD (14)
Intuos drawing tablet
Ramen cookbook
Ramen bowls, flat spoons, and chopsticks set
His Dark Materials Funko

DS1 (19) isn't a child anymore but it somehow feels wrong not to include him in the post!
Boss SY-1 guitar pedal
Sgt Peppers mini lamp
Peaky Blinders pint glass

Still have a little bit left in the budget for DD and DS2, will definitely look at shower steamers for DD!

Dd1 (17)
Oodie
Amazon fire stick
Pokemon switch game
Pokemon t-shirts (zavvi)
RSPB guess who
Lush body spray

Dd2 (15), has ASD so has some strange interests and much younger.
Lego technics Ford pick up.
Minions UNO
Car badge matching game
Toy motor home
Scientific calculator

It doesn’t look like much written down but I’m trying to cut back and they haven’t really asked for much.

These are presents from myself, the DC's dad and my BF.

DS (14)
Shin Megani Tensei figure
Shin Megani Tensei game
Book set
Hoodie
T-shirt
Pyjamas
Wireless ear buds
Selection box

Stocking
Curly hair shampoo and conditioner
Curly hair product
L.e.d strip lights
Big lollipop
Jelly tots tube
Chocolate coins
Christmas socks
Satsuma

DD (9)
Baby Alive doll
Doll bunk beds
Doll play mat
Skipper doll
Book set
Jumper
Sparkly tights
Pyjamas
Headphones
Selection box

Stocking
Modelling clay
Hair bands
L.E.D strip lights
Big lollipop
Jelly tots tube
Chocolate coins
Christmas socks
Satsuma

Ddv3.5

Main
Bike and helmet
Baking kit - mixing bowl, personalised apron and hat, mini utensils, sprinkles, gruffalo recipe book, cupcake cases.

Stocking
Chocolate buttons
Polly pocket mini
2x books
Water paint book
Mini teddy of favourite book character
Magic flannel
Socks
Knickers
Hairstyles

Can't wait for this year, 3 is a fabulous age and I think she'll be thrilled when she sees that Father Christmas has 'been'.

@DietCokeChipsAndMayo - oh I love it! And cosy kit is a perfect name!

4.5 year old (from us and other family members):
Easel and colouring pens
Melissa and Doug ice cream set
Squishmallow
Some small lego friends sets
Yoto cards (she had the player last year, highly recommend)
The Boy Who Grew Dragons book set
Enchanted Wood book set

1.5 year old (from us and other family members):
Baby Annabell doll
Aldi wooden dolls cot and changing set
Dolls highchair
Melissa and Doug Pizza oven
Playdoh Growing Garden
Hey duggee pyjamas and socks

Dd(2.5)
Our generation doll (that has her name!)
Cocomelon puzzle
Monster truck
True balance toy
Chuggington train
Duplo set

Ds (4.5)
Mona Lisa paint by numbers
True balance toy
Kinetic sand

Ds (16)
Oddsocks
Weights

Dd (18)
Perfume
Oddsocks
My little pony pop vinyl
Dinosaur lights

I only started on Monday (dd had her birthday last Friday and I wait til that’s over with before I even think about Christmas)

I’m struggling with Ds(4.5) he has ASD and doesn’t play with toys. Ds (16) just got his first wages from his first job and bought himself nearly everything I wanted to get him so I’m back to square 1 with his list.

Here for ideas re 7-8 year olds! I’m missing a ‘big/fun present that is not a Switch’

DS, 7.5

• books: Beano annual, vintage Tintins and Asterix, newest & signed Diary of a Wimpy Kid... There was a Folio Society ‘Over Sea, Under Stone’ but he has seen it!
• a Pokemon celebrations box, it has a few packs and a mini card binder, I’ve got several regular packs to accompany
• audiocds: newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Tale of the Time Travelling Caveman
• a basketball

Stocking: top Trumps pack, chocolate golden snitch, mini sized Trivial Pursuit, squishy soap, tiny pop-it bag on a keychain, a big roll of sellotape “like Mum’s”

DS1 (16)
CP Company jacket
AirPods
Aftershave
Undies
Books
New x box game
Stocking
And possibly a new bed!

DS2(11)
X box Series X
Forza
F1 wall Art
McLaren Blanket
F1 keyring
Trainers
Tracksuit
Stocking

7yo;

Something called a Miya unicorn?
A flying pixie thing
Kindle fire tablet
Umbrella
Socks
Pjs
Jeans
Harry Potter jumper
Tshirts
Rainbow grey book
Football
Junior cluedo

3yo;

Kinetic sand set
Play mobil fire engine
Lego / duplo set
Umbrella
Socks
Pjs
Jeans
Jumper
Tshirts
Socks
Pop up pirate game
Yoto cards
Football

Ooh I love these kind of posts! I'm sorting out the presents this week and hopefully getting them wrapped by the end of next week so I'll make lists and add on here soon x

DS7 (has ASD so has niche bus/train/plane interests.)

2 model buses (collectors models as opposed to toys, so a bit pricier.)
2 Brio underground trains
A Henry Hoover plush toy
4 Funko Pop figures of various favourite film characters
A giant peanut ball (for his sensory needs)
Hama beads airport set
Bus simulator game for PlayStation
New jeans
New pyjamas
Minions annual