Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To buy a joint gift?

9 replies

FrutiFlutey · 10/01/2017 14:31

A friend has 3 children whereas I only have one, she's hand made ds (5) a teddy, and it is beautiful and taken plenty of time and brought me a slow cooker for Christmas. We haven't seen her since Christmas.

We're due to see her this weekend, the only problem is she has 3 children. Twin 3 year old boys and a 6 year old boy.

I am planning to buy her a beautiful bracelet, yes, haven't done this yet, would it be so bad if I brought a present for her children to share? If so what could I get?

Money is an issue as buying 3 separate children's gifts that aren't tacky will add up super fast

OP posts:
YouAndMePlus3 · 10/01/2017 14:33

A Joint gift is fine I think if it's an item that is designed to be shared such as a board game or a DVD. Maybe accompany it with 3 packs of individual sweets? X

Chloe84 · 10/01/2017 14:36

Bracelet sounds lovely. What is your budget for the kids?

Maybe a new Disney DVD? Something they can watch together.

FrutiFlutey · 10/01/2017 14:36

Plus - thanks would the 3 year olds be ok with board games?

OP posts:
AmeliaJack · 10/01/2017 14:36

Joint gift is fine if it is something that can be used by all e.g. Football goals or basketball hoop for the garden.

YouAndMePlus3 · 10/01/2017 14:41

Yes I think 3 upwards they're just starting to get the concept and it'll be a nice oppourtunity for the older one to 'teach' them. Orchard press games are good or things like ker plunk or 'soggy doggy' are good for younger children. We got soggy doggy for Christmas and it's v good and amusing Smile

FrutiFlutey · 10/01/2017 14:48

Chloe - about £30 I would think, though I would aim for less if I could

OP posts:
FrutiFlutey · 10/01/2017 14:49

Thank you all! Soggy doggy sounds new so
I may opt for this! Hopefully will save a few pounds too

OP posts:
GreenTureen · 10/01/2017 14:52

Plenty of games that would be suitable for all three - I would recommend Wet Head op. Mine are 6 and 8 and love it but I can easily imagine a much younger or older child enjoying too.

FrutiFlutey · 10/01/2017 14:54

Thank you green! I will look into this too :)

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.

This thread is closed and is no longer accepting replies. Click here to start a new thread.