I've finished!! i'm sharing my lists, come share yours!!

[howardbear]

ok so we've normally got a 'what have you got' kind of a thread going on, and I haven't seen anything yet so I thought I'd start one as I find them really interesting (and in case I've missed anything obvious). DISCLAIMER...I am not bragging, or asking if ive got enough, I'm happy with my lists and wanted to share and see if anyone else would like to share theirs!

ok so here goes:-

DS 1 (4.11)
ker-plunk
operation
frustration
guess who
cluedo junior
monopoly junior
connect 4
blo pens
leapband thing
vetch pocket computer
vetch write letters tablet thing
2 usbourne see inside books
3 roald dahl colour edition books (the bigger ones to introduce chapter reading)
hex bugs set
pull apart olaf
rollerskates
remote control lightning mqueen and dusty
Disney dvds (tangled, Aladdin, lion king, beauty and the beast, aristocats, little mermaid, dumbo, cars, monsters inc, ratatouille, tarzan, fox and the hound, incredibles, robin hood, lilo and stitch)

in his santa sack is:-
elc happyland rocket
accordion
recorder
art case and usbourne doodle book
Stephen and spencer Thomas die-cast trains
small transformer toy

DS 2 (2.1)
keyboard and stool
playdoh table and playdoh
vetch my first tablet
vetch magnet letter spelling thing
peppa pig sound book
ben and holly sound book
Melissa and doug latch board
pirate cruncher books
my friend scout
puzzles
Disney cars die-cast
peppa pig books in carry bag
toot toot parking tower
elc cupcake stroller and dolly

in his santa sack:-
mr tumble teddy
mr tumble tablet
cookie monster counting toy
Crayola twistables case
Crayola marker pens case
colouring book

I cant wait to see they're faces on Christmas morning!

Here are mine:

DD 11

Basic Kindle
case for Kindle
Set of nail varnishes
iTunes voucher
kindle voucher
Irish Dance Mag 12m subscription
Underwear
Jumper
Parker-style coat

Then stocking:
Puzzle
lip balm
shower gel
toothbrush
dvd
etc

DS 7

Stunt scooter
telescope
Night sky book
Underwear
Dressing gown and slippers
Onesie
Jumper
kindle gift card
build a bear (but not sure what yet)

Stocking pretty much the same as DD's.

Doesn't look much written down but I don't care, there's 9 gifts each plus stocking and I've spent up my budget of £200 per child. I'm happy with what I've bought them and know they'll love what they've got.

They usually get gifts from GP's, Aunts/Uncles and close friends of mine/DH's but they don't go overboard.

My budget for adult rellies is £20pp and kids £15pp - managed to come in under budget this year due to some well timed offers and discount codes (matalan 25% off i'm looking at you).

Loved reading everyone's lists, gives me some good ideas for next year!!

DS1 12
ipod touch
Case for ipod
Match Annual
New David Walliams book

DS2 10
Lego Star Wars The Ghost
Airfix plane
New Wimpy Kid book
Doctor Who Annual
Doctor Who How to be a Time Lord book
Doctor Who Secret Lives of Monsters book
Doctor Who Christmas Specials DVD
Doctor Who figure

Between DS1 and DS2 - Fifa 15 for the Wii

DD 8
Lego Friends Sunshine Ranch
Frozen Loom Band set
Brownies Annual
Frozen sing along DVD
Frozen CD
One Direction CD
Pop Party CD
Daisy The Trouble with Christmas book
Hairband and bracelet that she spotted at a craft fair and I went back to fetch
Funky Socks

Plus they all have chocolates and smellies etc as stocking fillers

DS1 has a much smaller pile, but appreciates that his presents cost more.

Dd1 (7yo)

A mountain bike
Lego friends school
Melissa and Doug magic set
A map book with posters
Nature colouring in books
Alice in wonderland DVD
Matilda DVD
Matilda book
Sleeping queens game
Rummikub
How to write your own story guide
Frozen colouring book
Hello Kitty art set
Hello kitty sticker box
Hello Kitty A4 notepads to write stories in
Lego movie ice cream machine set
Design a friend dress and onesie for her doll
Design a friend outfit for her to design
Sew your own doll kit
Rush hour traffic game
Usbourne Shakespeare book collection
Sophie books (Dick king smith)
Secret seven books
3 x National geographic book
Once we were six and when we were young - A A Milne
Where my wellies go book

I am also going to get a couple of djeco arts sets, a Lolo ball for the summer and Labyrinth game. Also a camera if I see a good deal esp if I can use my club card vouchers

Dd2 (4yo)

Cinderella dress
Cinderella DVD
Tangled DVD
Harmonica
skipping rope
personalised water bottle
Baby Annabell
Bayer dolls pram
Design a friend ballerina dress and onesie for her doll
Design a friend create your outfit
Richard scary town game
Jam sandwich book
lighthouse keepers books
Princess busy book
Bananaman DVD box set
What a performance orchard toys game
walkie Talkies
Duplo ice lollies

I will also be adding some djeco modelling clay and a skip rope for the summer and a superhero costume.

Stockings are almost the same for both girls;

Big Olaf toy to sit on top of stocking
Hello kitty hairbow
Playdoh pots (I normally make so to get 'proper' playdough is a treat)
My little pony pencil topper
Castanets
Personalised bookbag keyring
Bead bracelets to make
Light up Dolphin
Hello kitty loom bands
Plastic tat (essential stocking fillers like spinning wheels, mini pop ups, bouncy balls)
Light up flower
Chocolate coins
satsuma
Playmobil people
Personalised pencils
Mini heart shaped post it notes with mini pens
Lego minifigure
Frozen bubbles
Christmas pencils
Christmas erasers
Frozen shower caps
Rory's story cubes
Frozen knickers
Frozen socks

Joint presents ; Colour in playhouse with new pens (already put up downstairs on Christmas morning with the pens inside). Dh also wants to try to get a cheap deal on a Wii (not Wii u) with athe Just dance game.

And they will have a Christmas eve hamper which will include frozen mugs and frozen PJs.

Dd3 will be less than a year and will get;

Baby walker.
Wooden rocking horse
Glow worm
Sticklebricks
Ball popper
BHS Owl cushion
Caterpillar tunnel
Corrolle doll
Spinning top
Wooden puzzles
Wooden toddle truck
Fisher price Farm
Little sister T shirt from her sisters

Stocking;
Wind up doggy bath toy
mini The Snowman cuddly toy
Light up dolphin
satsuma
Bath book

She will have a new babygro in the Christmas eve hamper.

They don't get any presents from other members of the family. They only get presents on their birthdays and at Christmas (apart from books and craft sets).

They are only young for such a short while so I don't care if I spoil them once a year

I didn't pay full price for ANY of the above items and have been bargain hunting all year (thanks to the Christmas bargain thread )

DD 2yo
Pink Ride In 6v Minnie Mouse Car
Pink Megablox Wagon
Sweetheart Fabric Cottage & Cooker
Minnie Mouse Shopping Trolley
Tag Junior Pink
Cleaning Caddy
Minnie Mouse Playdough Set
Peppa Pig Musical Instruments
Pink Toddler Laptop
Talking Peppa Pig
Disney Princess Tag
Bebe Egg
Peppa Pig Bubble Bath
Stacking Crayons
Colouring Book
Doc Mcstuffins Magic Flannel
Tub of Marshmallows
Penguin Bed Socks
Peppa Pig Slippers
2 Pack Cat Pyjamas
Cbeebies Winter Collection Did
Mr Maker Pencils
Hello Kitty Hairbrush and Slides
Peppa Pig Giant Cards
dolls Nappy and Accessories
George Pig Bubble Bath
2 Tubs of Playdough
5 Pack Minnie Mouse Knickers
daughter charm bracelet
Minnie Mouse Socks
Large Me to You Chocolate Bar
magic Dolls Bottles
Disney Princess Magic Flannel
My Favourite Bedtime Story Book
5 Bath Boats
Peppa Pig Blanket
Outfit from Next
Selection Box
Dolls Outfit
shopping Basket and Playford

Best Friend
mini lipbalms shaped like cocktails
High heel charm keyring
Scarf and gloves

Friends Daughter (6)
Paint Your Own ceramics
Lip gloss, nail polish and shimmer powder

Friends Daughter (1 Month)
Singing Alfie Bear
weaning spoons

mum
Vicky Geordie Shore autobiography
Bath Set
Thorntons chocolate
Bottle of wine
Pyjamas

Dad
Toblerone
Lynx Gift Set
Keyring with pic of him and dd
T Shirt
Bottle of beer

Brother (20 but Sn)
Sweet Dispenser and Smarties
Triple H Book
Man United poster
Selection box
Tube of maoms

FIL
Jumper

Mil
Keyring with pic of dd
Beyonce perfume
Dairy tray chocolates
Bottle of wine
Nspa gift set

Nephew (6)
Build a car set
Selection box
Solar system book

Niece (3)
Peppa Pig Jewellery kit
Selection box
Minnie Mouse yoyo
Disney Princess perfume

Nephew (8)
Jenga boom
Viva pinata for xbox
Selection box

Now for the wrapping argh

Oh and today bought an interactive in the night garden book!

On the back of this thread I've started wrapping and I've just found two Hello Kitty plush toys and12 bumpy LED rings I had forgotten about

Okay so I'm doing most of my shop for DD (3.6) (the one who doesn't really bother with toys) tomorrow and any ideas or input would be great!!

Her list...

Play kitchen
Digger
PlayDough ice cream maker

I'm thinking also...

Wooden train set
Pull apart Olaf
Duplo tower set
Toy story jigsaw
Dr Suess book set
Crayola twistables
Cheeky monkey game
Pig goes pop or similar

If anyone can give pointers I'd be thrilled, I've always gotten it wrong because she just much prefers imaginary games and playing hide and seek, secret mission games etc.

Posting only one of my lists, for fear of outing. Quite a short list, but the first two items are quite expensive, so just as 'bad' as some of the longer lists posted really!

Kosen Fairytale doll (animal dressed as a fairytale character)
Blythe doll (vintage-style doll with eye colour change mechanism)
collectors 1980s Judy doll new in box (for now)
dance tiara
dressing up costumes
small robot/remote control
Beano annual
books

There is also a stocking and a few shared presents, such as games.

We also have the Kracie popin' cookin' Japanese candy sets for the stockings, same as a previous poster. They're always great fun and well received.

Just looked at those kracie popin Cookin sets. How big are they, any good?

DS1 (8)

Lego train set

DD (7)

4x craft kits

DS2 (6)

Hex bugs and tube thing they go in

DS3 (4)

Cuddly dog and dog outfit and dog bed!

Stockings

DVD
Book set
Slippers
Selection box
Big tube of Smarties
Chocolate coins
Stickers
Loom bands
Giant gingerbread man

DD - 5
From FC
Anna and Elsa dresses (cheap versions)
Anna and Elsa dresses for her doll
Frozen book
Witches costume
Some sweets in stocking
Flower headdress

From us
Playmobil hotel + kids disco
cat onesie
pjs

From relatives
Playmags
some clothes
magazine subscription
books

DD -3.6 Doneeee!!

-Play dough ice cream maker
-Play dough moulds, cutters and tools
-24 pack of play dough
-Wooden train set
-Funny face game
-Whack a mole game
-Case of Crayola twistables
-Flying spinny fairy
-Remote control Volvo digger
-Play kitchen with pots, pans and utensils
-Race car mat for her bedroom
-Wind up torch
-Talking Buzz lightyear
-Frozen sticker book/magazine

Still just have to get a few books, toy story and frozen jigsaws and little bits and pieces for her sock (we're in Ireland and the sock is usually just for little nik naks)

YY crappy
Where the F do you put all this Chinese plastic crap stuff ? I try my best to minimise 'stuff' not fill my house with it!

Very little 'Chinese plastic crap' on my list but anyway ... I put the DVD with the other DVDs and I put the games\puzzles on the bookcase with the other games and puzzles. The stationary items go in their desks.

My house is also my children's house. It would be quite cruel of me to say they weren't allowed any 'stuff' in their house.

I can't post mine as it will remind me I bought too much

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weaselsquirrel the Kracie Popin cookin sets are decent sizes, and a lot of fun. Although you may need to watch tutorials on youtube, as all of the instructions are in Japanese.

On another note, I've just bought a Melissa & Doug metal trolley for my Ds2 as it was half price on the Amazon lightening deal. (Trying to justify purchasing it as my Ds2 is only 2 months).

Think I'm just about done
Dd4

Snow glow Elsa
Silver Cross pram
Belle doll and tea set
Belle dress and bag
Set of fairy tale books
Disney Princess play doh castle
Disney kids make up kit
Pop up pirate and Dragon chase games
Strawberry shortcake DVD set
Jake and the Neverland pirates Bucky ship
Frozen art set
Set of frozen figurines

She'll also get a Xmas eve stocking with a Xmas DVD to watch on Xmas eve, new pjs and slippers and little things like colouring book, crayons and chocolate coins.

WUME

I have 7 year old DD and have some similar stuff to you!
Got Rush hour/ how to write own story/ sleeping queens/usbourne shakespear and djeco!

I start the BIG WRAP tomorrow...Not leaving it too xmas eve like last time!

I buy alot for my niece (2.7)
Iv bought her 5 thibgs from me and about 15 from santa. But some of these are little things like colouring books, stickers etc...

I started in August..

Have wrapped 50 presents so far and got roughly another 25-30 to go but that's for family

DS1 (11)
Main Presents:
~Bloody expensive tennis racquet (shown to DS by his coach)
~Asos cable knit jumper
~Lynx deodorant and shower set
Stocking:
~Lindt Reindeer
~Set of Muse (the band) guitar picks
~Rubix Cube
~Marshmallow fluff jar
~Multi pack of spearmint gum
~Headphones case
~Emergency phone charger
~Official dictionary of Saracasm
~Playing Cards

DD1 (7)
Main Presents:
~Ballerina canvas for bedroom
~Reversible Frozen comforter (Ana one side, Elsa the other)
~Ballet print weekend bag
~New Taylor Swift poster and CD
Stocking:
~Lindt reindeer
~Personalised colouring pencils
~Fairy cookie cutters
~Multi pack of strawberry gum
~Usbourne How to draw fairies and mermaids book
~Pocahontas Barbie Doll
~Nail Varnish shaped highlighters
~Grey wool infinity scarf
~Glass angel decoration

DD2 (4)
Main Presents:
~Thing #2 T-Shirt and cap
~American Girl Doll Isabelle: Rosette Leotard, Purple Leotard and Purple Wrap cardigan clothing
~Barbie Swan Lake and The Nutcracker on DVD
~White fairy lights
Stocking:
~Lindt reindeer
~Personalised colouring pencils
~Angel cookie cutters
~Multi pack of apple gum
~Usbourne how to draw princesses book
~Ariel Barbie Doll
~Face Crayons
~Pink tutu
~Purple Butterfly hair clips

DS2 (4)
Main Presents:
~Thing #1 T-Shirt and cap
~Set of two Nerf guns
~Walkie Talkie set
Stocking:
~Lindt Reindeer
~Personalised colouring pencils
~Dinosaur cookie cutters
~Multi pack of peppermint gum
~Usbourne How to draw Dinosaurs book
~Donald Duck teddy
~Camouflage face paint

~Captain America shield
~Army figurines

fanfeckintastic my dd has just turned 4 and never used to play with toys as such but now loves...

Music - listening to it, singing, playing instruments etc
Glue and bits for sticking
Face paints and glittery tattoos
Barbie sized dolls and vehicles to put them in
Matchbox type cars and garage
Baby and buggy
Frozen

Hth

This is stockings and main presents

Ds1(9.5)
A glow in dark marble run
A wheel writer for his bike
Plasma ball
Nerf ball thing
Dandy annual
Little lego set
Tshirt
Notebook
Dinosaur excavation kit
Mine craft xbox game
Hexbug spider
Chess set
Joke book
Ripleys book

Dd1(7)
Netball
Crystal mining kit
Belle and boo stationary, pencil case and tin
Secret Garden (Lauren child edit)
Soft toy
Tshirt and trousers
Mosaics kit
Jigsaw
Bracelet
My little pony annual
Notebook
Key ring torch
Bike lights for her wheels
Dickens book set

ds2(4)
Lego police station
Some ninja turtle tat
Dinosaur kit
Mosaic kit
Pirate puzzle
Key ring torch
Star Wars lego build master
Lego annual
Marvel stories
Pirate sound machine
Light up thing for his bike
Tshirt
Small lego set

Dd2(2)
Ikea circus tent
Soft toy
Paints set
Play dough
Scooter heads pony
Plates set for her kitchen
Fairy wings
Books
Paintbrushes
Cardigan

They each get pj's and a onsie on Christmas Eve. They also have a gymnastics bar for outside to share.