Can we have a what are your DCs getting thread please

[Kyrptonite]

Without any bun fights, arguments about spoilt children, money arguments and all that hoo ha.

I need a bit of inspiration as I have the twitch

Marble run
Alphabet stamp set
Busytown eye spy game, I can hardly wait to crack this open
Large magnet
Pop up pirate playbook, I haven't seen one of these in action, but seems sturdy
Bath bead dinosaurs (an absolute essential from the stocking filler thread)
A first pair of hair bobbles. They are rubbish! But all I could find at the toddler end of hair bobbles. Who knows why I feel bobbles are so important.

I'm waiting for the 8:30 lightening deal. I want that playmobil school! For the DCs of course its not like I was never allowed playmobil as it was too expensive

Bobbles are important. You learn this when you have to scrape Bolognese out of a very hairy child! Plus it stops them looking like wild cave children for about ten minutes.

Dd (10) might be having an ipod touch but we still haven't decided for certain. We have bought some Lego Friends, a couple of Moxie dolls and some Minecraft toys so far. We are really late this year not helped by dd not having any wishlist at all.

My DDs are 11 and 13 at Xmas and will be getting sewing boxes - they have asked for their own kits when we have been making a "family" quilt using one of those 104 part-work magazines - so a sewing basket with a little tin of needles and a pincushion kit to make as well as some decent scissors and threads, pins and tape measure etc..

I'm enjoying putting it together for them...

DD (11) asked for a lego friends boat/cruiser kit and DD (13) asked for a creationary kit - a fashion design type thing, which they are both getting, then some stocking filler things..... (Despicable me minion key rings, Bazinga T-shirt etc..)

DD 15 months.

Christmas Eve hamper - Robin print babygrow from Frugi and TotsBots gingerbread cloth nappy

Father Christmas - IKEA toy kitchen

Something you want - buggy board (not keen on being in pram)
Something you need - block crayon holder from Etsy
Something to wear - knitted dress from Etsy
Something to read - Grimms' Fairy Tales from The Folio Society

Stocking:
Apple
Satsuma
Finger paints
Wooden iPhone from Etsy

More than enough!

Dd1 (10) is getting...

Samsung galaxy tab 3, hair extensions, make up, perfume, uv nail polishes, bmx, mp4 player, case and keyboard for tablet, Nike air max, 8 outfits, holister stuff, parka, snap back caps,

dd2 (8)

Samsung galaxy tab 3, hair extensions, mp4 player, case and keyboard for tablet, monster high dolls, make up, perfume, 8 outfits, jacket, 2 pairs of converse, mountain bike, uv nail polishes.

to share 3d dvd player and 4 3d dvds, playstaion 3 and 8 games

dd3 (21 months)
4 peppa pig sets, minnie mouse boutique set, talking peppa pig, doc mcstuffins doll, doc mcstuffins armchair, doc mcstuffins toy wagon, tiny tears, mr tumble bag and 2 talking mr tumbles, 2 interactive dog's, princess castle, pink bounce and spin zebra, peppa camper van, silver cross pram, minnie mouse boutique book with figures, 8 outfits, jacket, addidas high tops, lelli kellys,

also a kidkraft retro style kitchen and trampoline but she got them early as I got excited when they were delivered

all in all too much when it's written down. both dh and myself have huge families and everyone buys for them.

I'm loving everybody's lists! There are going to be a lot of excited children on Christmas morning!

DS1 (11) has avengers lego and lego Chima
DS2 (7) has an electronics kit and tagamoto
DS3 (5) has lego dinosaur and lego powerrangers

From grandparents/aunts etc who sent money
DS1: FM radio to solder
lava lamp (just had his bedroom decorated)
complete set of James bond books
DS2: little physics science kit
bird watching books/binoculars
colouring book & activity book
DS3:Adopt a dinosaur
dinosaur jigsaw
activity books & craft set

Christmas eve: All getting a new duvet cover and set of PJs.

11y DD

FC gift: remote control helicopter
Us: Laptop, Sims game, red spot laptop bag, earrings, nail polish, Hollister glitter spray
GPs: Stackers jewellery box, plus little surprises
GPs: Sylvanian Families fish and chip van, plus surprises
Aunt/Uncle: Jack Wills jewellery
Uncle/Aunt: Hollister top, perfume
Friends: HexBug Nano v2 set
GGPs: money

That is what I know of so far. There are other family/friends who will buy her stuff too. Some will buy using an Amazon wishlist, others will be surprises. We may still add one or two little bits if I see anything small.

Have a reusable advent calendar and that has various Christmas related craft stuff in.

My parents do the Christas fairy thing on Christmas Eve for DD - they will also get new PJs, etc.

Ds1 main - Bertie and his tractor
Stocking - medical kit, toy horse, 2 books, DVD, set of 4 puzzles, battery train, dinosaur craft thing
Ds2 main - playmobil noah's ark
Stocking - 2 books, peek a boo ball, stacking cups, peg puzzle, light up bath toy, sound blocks. I think there is something else but can't think what

They are also getting a pop up play tent to share.

They are just 4 and 1.

Wow! Some generous parents on here!

My DD (17months) is getting an Ikea toy kitchen.

I'll ask the grandparents to get play food and pans, etc.

Lordy! I'm properly now that I've read your lists. I'm on the skint end of maternity leave and had just decided not to sweat the gifts this year and felt kind of OK about it. I'm on my phone so too fiddly to write in list format, but here goes: DD1 (3) is getting a Zooom balance bike, a few books, a Wentwood puzzle, a karaoke boombox, a bead-threading kit, a vintage Snakes & Ladders game and, god forgive me and curse her dad, a massive plastic gun. And guess what, all (but the gun) are 2nd hand. Oh, and some headband reindeer horns from the Coop (these are actually the only things she says she wants). And DD2 (5 months) will get a token present as she doesn't actually need anything, having all of DD1's old baby everything. Last year DD1 was properly spoilt but I think she's too young to remember and make a comparison. But I was a bit worried about bulking out her stocking, and am loving some of the inexpensive suggestions here; I mean, tissues -inspired! What's more, I know she'd positively adore a bunch of her very own character tissues. Perhaps even a box of no-restrictions-stick-as-many-as-you-like-knock-yourself-out character plasters? Hm, I'm noticing a little handbag theme emerging... That's it, I'm off to make a shopping list!

Dd1 (14) - expensive riding boots they cost 250 and she is getting them as a joint Xmas and birthday present
Jodhpurs, gilet, horse stuff, earphones, book
Dd2 (11) - sewing machine, an adopted donkey (desperate for this!!), pony stuff, pony mag annual, clothes, pack of 20 funky coloured sharpie pens
Dd3 (7) - toy horsebox and horse, dymo label maker, slushie cup, books (pack of 30 from the book people), pens and colouring book

Stockings with stationery stuff, sweets, a book each, impulse and lip balms, cheapy gloves, scented candles, horse treats, pants and socks

My stuff seems quite boring compared to some here!

Wannabe how amazing

DS(4) is getting in his stocking
a lego batman book
a lego boat
a pair of handcuffs
the usbourne book of mazes
a maze pen (can you sense the maze theme )
200 Paper planes to fold and fly
New swimming goggles
Moshi monsters toothbrush

DD (3) is getting in her stocking
Umbrella
Fake my little pony
Hair clips
Hello kitty toothbrush
Multipen
Princess badges
Schleich animals
A sticker book
A lucky golden Chinese waving cat
A bath warble toy thing

They are getting a joint present of a doctors bag filled a doctors kit and pound shop bandages etc. GPs are buying them both lego and clothes.

Am also massively twitching especially as DH vetoed my choice of the Casdon pick and mix which I know would officially have been Best Present Ever

ohh i love the idea of the doctors bag with bandages.. how clever!

dd 7yo

roller skates and protective knee/elbow pads (main one)
playmobil camper van
a dragons aquarium thingy (it grows real little dragons )
dvds x 3
a whole load of books - mostly about lost puppies and kittens!
a new drs set - she asked for this as her old one was a bit broken
one of those ball thingys with a ring round them that you jump up and down on.
Moshi monsters x 2 tins.

Think thats about it

Don't feel bad about the pick and mix shop. Ds had it last christmas, ate all the sweets and then ignored it. It has gone to the charity shop else I'd have sent it to you! I didn't want to keep refilling it and ds was only interested as long as the sweets lasted.

Can you link to the dragon aquarium please girliefriend? Sounds awesome!

Ah wannabe just read your post on page one, that's great news. What a great present for you to have your boy back home! Here's to a lovely family Xmas and all the best wishes for his continued recovery

I must be honest and say I've kinda lost track because I have been buying and wrapping for months but as a general guide...

Dd1 (14)
An electric guitar (good one, I've just seen it today in person and it is gorgeous I am vvv but at least I can claim my baby acoustic back)
Guitar case, stand, plecs, etc and i need to check if she can use the amp from her drum kit or if I need to buy one
Rather fantabulous steampunk hoody
Tickets to go see one of her favourite bands
A pile of assorted tops, tshirts and jumpers
A steampunk blouse
I'm debating buying her a pair of boots she wants but I'm not so sure she can walk in them (platform)
Several DVD box sets
iTunes card
A pile of books
Makeup, sweets, smellies, perfume, a new watch, hollister body spray, god knows...
Oh yeah and Pokemon toys! And skyrim for the Xbox.

Dd2 (9)
A hudl and case
Monster high high school
Monster high party room
Furby
Massive pile of monster high and ever after high dolls
Monster high hair set thingy
Some new clothes
My little pony equestria girls doll
My little pony train set
Arts and crafts kits,books, DVDs, a couple of CDs, sweets...

And the rest I've forgotten...

Unicycles and plasters.
That's the main present.

Will attempt to do a link here it is

Right My 2 are being spoilt a bit this year as my mum is unwell and I feel the need for an ott christmas this year! Have also sold on a load of outgrown toys and clothes so made £300 plus I didnt pay full price for anything (my kids usually only get 5-6 presents plus a stocking and something small for the solstice so this is a bigger list than usual!)

DD (6)
Furby boom
Schleich fairies
Schleich ice carriage
Lego friends horses

Playmobil native americans
Candle kit
Robot wind ups craft kit
Moshi set of 20 figures
Furby stationary set
T shirt
wheres Wally books
small Polly pocket set (1 figure and some animals)
PDSA kids club membership ORDERED
How to train your dragon books ORDERED
CD player - for the winter solstice
hexbug fish
kidi pet (like a tamagotchi)
stocking with bits and pieces

DS (3)
Schleich Dragon 1
Schleich Dragon 2
MR MEN figures (second hand)
Budkins nights set
Budkins royal family set
Meowsical Keyboard
Gup X
Octonauts DVD
Dr seuss books
T shirt
Furby boom
Peppa pig set colouring set
Catapult
Dinosaur book
toy train
wooden garage - for the winter solstice
hexbug fish
first reader books
stocking with bits and peices

To share - wooden castle

I must add though that they don't get much 'stuff' from anyone else. inlaws have got them a magazine subscription each and my mum has got them a science kit for dd and octonauts set for ds so there wont be piles of presents elsewhere. I do think we have gone a bit ott this year though and will be scaling back again next year!

Oh it's like Sea Monkeys. I bloody loved sea monkeys!