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Not too ££ "one-size-fits-all" possibly consumable present for copious nieces and nephews?

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OliviaMMumsnet · 13/08/2013 10:12

As per this thread I am trying to get organised much MUCH earlier than usual.

I would normally ask siblings what their DC want but it feels far too early to talk about Xmas in RL

So I thought I would present them with a fait accompli!

I have TEN nieces and nephews and 3 godchildren (!) and wanted to get a nice but not too expensive something.

They all have lots of toys so it's really just "the thought".

Age range 1-14 (!)
Any thoughts gratefully received
tia

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OliviaMMumsnet · 13/08/2013 10:46

@CMOTDibbler

Frankly, my nieces and nephews are very happy getting a selection box each - we spent years trying to buy interesting presents, but this is actually the most successful thing. As they've got older (22 to 16 now), they also get an iTunes or Amazon voucher, younger they got a book or pjs.

As you are going to be increasing the number of children in your generation to 12 soon, it might be time to suggest a secret santa arrangement so each child gets a nicer present from one auntie/uncle rather than everyone panicking! A friend who has 25 nephews and nieces says this works really well in his family - they pick an adult and a child each to buy for.

I know. 12! My dad is v excited about the prospect of a whole footy team and a reserve, love him!

We do a secret santa for the adults but think that we're nearing the point to do it for the DC too. good point.

I am thinking chocolates too.
I have seen some sweet cotton tote bags with initials on on ebay.
Might just do that tbh.
Thanks all

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