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Present ideas - wealthy friend has offered Christmas gifts for my children

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copingwithit · 24/08/2026 21:53

A very wealthy friend has asked me for Christmas present ideas for my children who will have just turned 2 and 6. I would actually just like something to put in their investment accounts for their future as they really don’t need anything. Don’t feel I can ask that though. Any ideas for these ages? I would guess the budget is quite large for them.

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MageKing · 24/08/2026 22:13

Unless she specifivally told you she wants to spend significant money to treat them, you should assume a regular budget which for most people i would say ranges from a tenner up to max £50. So give ideas that will work across ramges as you dont know where she sits. "DD loves clothes from.zara, books and she is totally into anything Disney at the moment. Ds is all about football - his club is Arsenal- and hes getting into drawing and anime".

justasmalltownmum · 24/08/2026 22:11

I wouldn’t assume the budget but I also wouldn’t say £10.

would just say can they have vouchers for xyz shop so they can get something throughout the year.

Jaimelefromage · 24/08/2026 22:10

We have a few wealthy friends but would never assume that that means they want to spend £££ on our kids. I send them the same ideas as I would send anyone else, around the £20 mark.

Ooooohhhyessss · 24/08/2026 22:10

Just suggest a gift that the children will appreciate 🤷‍♀️
Edit to say £15-20

TFImBackIn · 24/08/2026 22:09

Are you reciprocating?

Pumpkinswirls · 24/08/2026 22:09

Agree with previous posters!

dietcokeandapizzaplease16 · 24/08/2026 22:08

WeightLossGoal2024 · 24/08/2026 22:07

I think it’s really grabby you are assuming there is a “large” budget!
I would say the kids would love a book each, small gift around £10.

alternatively ask for a £10 voucher for soft okay or something similar you can take the children too after Christmas

Agree

WeightLossGoal2024 · 24/08/2026 22:07

I think it’s really grabby you are assuming there is a “large” budget!
I would say the kids would love a book each, small gift around £10.

alternatively ask for a £10 voucher for soft okay or something similar you can take the children too after Christmas

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