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AIBU to not want to buy my DDs any more crap

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4foxsake · 17/05/2017 21:10

Ok, so I've got 2 DDs who both have birthdays coming up in the next few weeks (their 7th & 10th). They already have all of the 'big' presents they need (eg bikes, trampoline, swing set etc) and more toys and games than they can possibly play with (we have quite a big family so get quite a lot of stuff from the GPs, Aunts & Uncles etc).

All of the family members who buy them presents always ask us what to get for them and this year I've just no idea what to tell them. I've been poring through the Argos & Smyths catalogues looking for ideas and the thought of just buying more stuff that they don't need or have time to play with (they've still got stuff from Xmas that they haven't got out of their boxes yet) just makes me feel sick. It's just so wasteful. And this is all before we've bought them anything Confused

I did think about asking for money but tbh just getting money when you're 7 (or 10) is a bit shit (also the family members like to buy them something to see them unwrap it). Having a birthday with nothing to unwrap would be shit.

I'm really at a loss for what to get them this year. Has anyone got any ideas for presents for a 7yo & 10yo...?

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Harvestwidow · 18/05/2017 23:46

Something they want,
Something they need,
Something to wear
And something to read.

SheRaaarghPrincessOfPower · 18/05/2017 23:46

Have you got a local zoo/attraction/etc nearby that you can get an annual entry for?

TheMysteriousJackelope · 18/05/2017 23:53

Books and book tokens. Even if your DDs are not that keen on reading, book shops sell books on how to do various hobbies and crafts.

The 10 year olds I have come across love getting cash. They are old enough to understand how much things cost and enjoy saving and shopping for things independently.

My mother usually gives cash to me to buy the DC their presents (we live in different countries). She usually sends way too much to spend just on presents so I buy something with half of it, and put the rest in their savings accounts and tell them what has gone in from her.

Namechangedforthisobviously · 18/05/2017 23:53

I don't have any solutions, but I know where you're coming from. I can't stand all the crap either.

ohnonotanothernewbie · 19/05/2017 00:19

Adopt an animal at your local zoo and then a day out to visit?

ohnonotanothernewbie · 19/05/2017 00:20

And no, yanbu

OhSoggyBiscuit · 19/05/2017 00:35

I loved getting cash as a kid! I miss when £20 felt like a fortune...

NerrSnerr · 19/05/2017 00:47

Am I missing something with the rainbow? Is it really suitable for a 7 and 10 year old? I'd never heard of it but it looks like more of a toddler toy. www.onehundredtoys.com/collections/grimms/products/grimms-large-rainbow-12-pieces-gr10670

girlywhirly · 19/05/2017 09:36

Are you going on holiday this year, what about swimwear, beach cover-up, beach bag, sandals, new inflatables?

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