Boring, sorry - but ideas for 7yr old and 4yr old dds, please

[notnowbernard]

Struggling particularly as I have to give several relatives ideas too

Plus buy for the ones who send money in advance for them (very well-meaning etc but extra faff for me )

TIA!

We are getting our 6.5yo and 3yo boys a fish tank and things to put in it on Christmas day, then we'll go and get some fish with them after the event.

Both of them get lots of toys from relatives at Xmas and they already have, even before the event, as many toys as our house can take. I'll probably get them a few cheap bits and bobs too but thats the main one.

Or couldnt you spend it on tickets for a day out eg. Legoland or similar depending on where you live??

Yes, have already persuaded my Mum to NOT buy loads of stuff they don't need and instead get them an annual pass to a local attraction near us - it's a good idea

But have other relatives who always get them something around the £5-10 mark. This is where I'm stuck for ideas!

4 yr old dd is really into peppa pig so she's getting the castle, grandparents are going to get her the house I think

7 year old - how about a proper paint box, with tubes of colour, mini easel, brushes etc.

You can get a set from a tenner upwards and upwards.

My 7yo adores art stuff.

One of the gifts we're getting her is a big box full of bits. Paper, card, glitter, glue, stickers, pipecleaners etc.

Zhu zhu pets are a good gift for both ages

My 3yo loves all the 'littlest pet shop' stuff, and little animals and bugs

She also loves pretty hairbands.

Books are always a winner. My 7yo is into Horrid Henry and my 3yo loves Hairy Maclarey and all the Julia Donaldson books ...

hth

Usborne dolly dressing books are great value and keep my dds entertained for hours, so I've given them to friends / nieces as presents too. There's even a Christmas one.

Thanks

Good ideas, have written them down - am trying to be organised