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Christmas

From present ideas to party food, find all your Christmas inspiration here.

If you've started shopping what have you got so far?

27 replies

RomanKindle · 04/11/2011 14:19

Thought I would start a thread of what presents people have bought because I'm a nosey bugger so people can nick ideas. I have pretty much finished the kids I think but will be grateful for any grandparent/adult sibling ideas.

For DD (4) I have got:

Littlest Pet Shop dancing dog
Mini Hello Kitty dolls house
Doggie Doo Game (a bit gross but she really wants it)
Barbie water park set
Puppy in my Pocket Palace
Brum DVD
Hello Kitty stick on tattoos
Disney dress up jewellery
Some Orchard Toys board games
Tub of toy dinosaurs
Tub of toy insects
Bug magnifier
Doll stroller

Will also be getting her sweets and am taking her to panto on Christmas Eve

DS (2 in Jan) has got:

Doll stroller
Chicco activity centre type toy
2 Chicco toy cars
Play garage
Train set
Baby marble run type thing with huge balls instead of marbles
...I think that's it. Doesn't look as much but his stuff cost more - will get him a few stocking fillers to bulk it up.

My mum:

Lipgloss and some Lush handcream

Looking forward to reading what everyone has got!

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ToothlesstheDragon · 04/11/2011 14:38

For DS (3 1/2) Ive bought:

Sylvanian Families Cottage
Fresian cow family (to go with cottage)
A dog piggy bank (put coin in food bowl, dog eats it)
A hobby horse
Mr Potato Head
A green helicopter - what he wanted from Santa
Charley bear book, ill prob get him some more books
and assorted stocking stuff

For DD (she'll be 10 months @xmas)

Snow White soft doll from Disney Store
Pop up farm
a few books
Push along Brio Hedgehog
Lamaze soft toy totem stackers
will get her some new clothes too

For DM

Pandora style bracelet
bag of blackjacks/fruit salads

MIL
Pandora style bracelet

FIL
Nice Dominos Set

DF

Duke Nukem video game

TheRealMrsHannigan · 04/11/2011 14:45

Think I have mentioned what I am getting DH, DD and the inlaws already on here somewhere, but we have loads of people to buy for, so here are some other gifts we've bought:

DSis1 & BIL: Sushi making beginners kit

DSis2 & BF: Cinema visit voucher

DSis3: PJ's and Nordic style boot slippers

DB1 (age 18): Dr Dre beats earphones

DB2 (age 3): Melissa and Doug dinosaur stamping set & Cars 2 plush toy

DSis4 (will be 6 months old): Rabbit comforter and Lamaze toy

Still to buy (but decisions made now):

Nephew 1 (age almost 2): Happy land fire station & Lion Pillow Pet

Nephew 2 (Age 18 months): Storable toy garage & Wheelie pals jungle set

Neice (age 5): Disney christmas carol sing along book with CD, Sleeping beauty dress up & a selection box

Nephew 3 (age 6): 3 Lego ninjago small sets & selection box

Nephew 4 (age 9): Remote control flying helicopter & a selection box

My mum: A big Yankee candle and the new Martina Cole book.

We have various aunts and cousins who will be receiving a box of chocolates or Christmas shortbreads too.

DH & I have agreed with SIL's we will not be exchanging gifts as we all have kids now and will spend the money on them instead.

herbietea · 04/11/2011 14:57

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mumatron · 04/11/2011 15:03

I've got ds(11) speakers for his ps3, games, 2 tracksuits and new trainers. just got to get his Gaming chair and his stocking fillers and he is done.

dd1 (7) has a 3ds, games, wii udraw, loads of craft stuff, books and dvds. I've still got to get her new trainers (asked for) and her stocking stuff.

dd2 is only 10 months but she's got loads. a trike, some mickey mouse teddies, talking winnie the pooh, tigger etc. I'm getting her a moovers pushchair and thats it for her.

the only other gift I have is for pil who wanted a cast iron griddle.

notso · 04/11/2011 15:13

BIL1, BIL2 and SIL's boyf are all getting Superdry T-shirts.

BIL1's wife, BIL2's wife and MIL are getting pamper hampers featuring bargainous Molton Brown and some other bits.

SIL is getting a baking hamper.

Sis and Boyf have asked for Ikea/Next vouchers to do up their house.

Grandpa and DH's GP's ae getting photo's of DC and biscuits.

I really want to get my Dad a knitted beard but they are a bit pricey for a jokey present.

DS2 1 two weeks before Christmas is getting a scuttle bug and some clothes and books

DS1 7 is getting lego,

DD 11 is getting Converse boots, a watch, perfume and charm for her bracelet.

Family friends are getting homemade lemoncello, chocolates and a nice dish.

No ideas for nephews, my Mum, FIL, Godchildren and siblings x8 or DH

MortaIWombat · 04/11/2011 17:03

dd has begged for the Playmobil hospital, so I have got her that. Now I have no money. Grin
She also has some new very warm pyjamas, a book, a jigsaw and will have a stocking.

ds will get the Playmobil ferry (cos it looked cool when we were in Salzburg) and I didn't think about the nightmare logistics of getting it home, some pyjamas, a sticker book, a jigsaw and a stocking too.

So they are sorted. dh, I have NO idea.

Lisatheonewhoeatsdrytoast · 04/11/2011 17:16

DS - 3 In Decembe

Lego Duplo Police Station
Lego Duplo Fire Engine
Fireman Sam Helmet
Fireman Sam Mountain Rescue Set
Postman Pat Ted's watermill and post office (from ebay)
Charley Bear pj's that santa will leave after bath on christmas eve
crayola safety scissors
Paper
Finger paints
Fantastic Mr Fox Book
Lego Duplo Police Bike
Postman Pat Dr Gilbertson's car (ebay)

DH

hip Flask and miniature
Zombie book Grin
Dire Straits Dvd
Meerkat t-shirt from asda from DS

Still to get aftershave and comp game.

DM

Snowman Soup
Yankee Candle Tart
Vinyl 7" she was after

Still to get

PJ's and New Patricia Cornwell not out yet!

Cousin aged 4

JCB set
Scooter

Friends kids

Tatty Puppy
Lego battles for DS
Nanny Plum

Best Friend

Cake pop kit and cake fridge magnets

Nephew 1 in Dec

Mega Blocks Pirate pull along (half price in tesco £15 then used vouchers in exchange and others to make it £1!)

Cousin aged 25 Grin

Cupcake Book
funny marigolds
Homemade Body scrub and brownie in a jar
Jelly baby soaps!

sunnyday123 · 04/11/2011 19:34

dds ages 4 and 6 got

polly pocket plane, rocking disco and house
my little pony mermaid castle and twinkling balloon
disney princess royal tea party
magic tooth fairy game
lots of jigsaws and books
disney story studio
barbie pda
barbie mp3 player
lalaloopsy treehouse and bus
fancy dress stuff
hello kitty bike
maxi micro scooter
pjs
barbie colour and style
art craft stuff - tkmax great for crayola sets
bratz dolls
barbie sparkle lights mermaid

sunnyday123 · 04/11/2011 19:36

nephews:
fireman sam utility belt
lego duplo
skateboard
game station vouchers

niece:
barbie car
hair crimper

parents/inlaws

will get vouchers and token present to unwrap as very fussy!

MorallyBankrupt · 04/11/2011 20:07

DS 3.11 at Xmas

2 large Geomags sets
Orchard Toys Dotty Dinosaurs game
Orchard Toys Shopping List game
Maxi Micro
Woody and Buzz actions figures
Leap pad explorer with case and Cars game
'Cars' operation game

DD 15 months at Xmas

Sylvanian windmill
Sylvanian John Lewis
Sylvanian Grand Hotel
A fabric playhouse
That's not my mermaid book
Rag doll from M&S
Corolle Babipouce doll

LineRunnerBonfireMother · 04/11/2011 20:15

Pathetically, I have managed two bags of chocolate coins and two small tubes of chocolate pieces.

Impressive, huh?

(I'm the loon who thinks I mighht take my DD shopping on Christmas Eve....) Smile

AwomancalledHorse · 04/11/2011 20:37

LineRunner, tis not pathetic! If I had already bought some chocolate coins...I would be looking to replacing them at least once before the big day Blush

DH;
Jumper
Boggle ('theme' for presents this year is childhood toys, as we're expecting our first LO on the 22nd Dec & this is his 'last chance' to be a big kid)

Bow to my superior present buying skills! Grin

Marne · 04/11/2011 21:18

I have done most of the dd's.

Dd2 (5.6)
Sylvanian family farm house (bought it in the sale)
Sylvanian furniture
Sylvanian windmill nursery
Sylvanian cat family
Leappad
Mr pencil game for the leappad
Moshi monster pj's
Mosh monster plush toy
Moshi monster modeling clay (clay buddies)
Moon sand
Moshling glow in the dark figures.

Dd1 (7.8)
Lego ninjago ice dragon
Lego ninjago earth dragon
Lego ninjago hut
Bakugan (large one, can't remember what its called)
Drawing tablet (plugs into pc and you use a pen insted of a mouse)
Huggle buddy
Small bakugan figures x3
Hama beads (pirate set)
Diary of a wimpy kid (pre ordered)
Moshi monster duvet cover
Moshi plush toy
Moshi pj's

For both to share:
Sylvanian family hotel (but this is more for me) Grin

Have also bought a few presents for kids in the family, moon dough and cars 2 bits (in the sainsburys sale).

MorallyBankrupt · 04/11/2011 21:41

Marne did you get the hotel on half price from Argos? It's my bargain of the month!

Marne · 04/11/2011 21:48

Yes, got it last week (was the last one in my local store), so pleased with it, deffently bargain of the month. I'm trying to get furniure for it now (on e-bay).

MorallyBankrupt · 04/11/2011 21:50

Where did you get your leap pad from? Mine is reserved as they are out of stock everywhere :(

Marne · 04/11/2011 21:53

I'm still waiting for mine, i got it from Amazon a month ago when they were £59.99, its due for delivery in a couple weeks time, hope it turns up Grin.

MorallyBankrupt · 04/11/2011 21:54

Oh man that's a good offer!

Pascha · 04/11/2011 21:55

Havent bought a thing. Haven't made a list. Haven't got a clue. I'm in trouble aren't I?

Marne · 04/11/2011 22:00

I think i was lucky that i was on Amazon at the right time as that price wasn't there for long, so pleased i bought it early.

Marne · 04/11/2011 22:01

Pascha- your only in trouble if we get snowed in for 2 months Grin. I do mine early as i hate the shops at christmas and i like to shop for bargains online, most of what i have bought has been in sales.

lilyj2010 · 04/11/2011 22:07

hi, still so many to figure out what to buy for but so far:

dd (will be 17 mth xmas eve):
minnie mouse that sings
ITNG magnet board thing
Happyland boot and castle
Small kitchen
Basket and Playfood
more playfood set
elc chop vegetables velcro thing
peppa aquadoodle
colouring books
crayons
barney teddy and funfair
playdoh
puzzles
fisher price noahs ark
books - the works and the book people
few dvds - bambi, aristocats, barney, raggy dolls and rainbow (more for me tho lol) and mickey mouse clubhouse
will prob thro clothes in here once get a trip to next
still few things for stocking to get

cousins 3 y.o: tool set from asda and the gruffalo

cousins 11 month old: chase me dinosaur pal from asda and elc bath toy

goddaughter 7: kidiminiz, hello kitty badges, make your own perfume set

FIL: karcher powerhose

Cousin female 14: make up set

Uncle: a lego like construction set £10 semi chem

friends ds: almost 3 - lego set, thomas pjs and socks

dh:?
4 friends?
dm?
mil?
best friend?
2 aunts ?
db ?
granny ?
uncle ?

Pascha · 04/11/2011 22:07

Oh I hate the shops at christmas and i'm quite good at sourcing a bargain online, I just have NO fecking clue what to get anyone. At all. I seem to have developed an Ostrich approach.

fivegomadindorset · 04/11/2011 22:08

DC's Godmothers, soap
DCs Godfathers, book

MIL and SIL handmade soap.

Cleaners chocolates

RomanKindle · 04/11/2011 22:15

I'm not getting the kids sweets til last cos I'll eat them and have to buy more. I really want to get one of the big tins of Cadbury's biscuits that are on half price at the moment too and save them for xmas but there's no way they'll still be here!

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