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Help me finish my Christmas shopping

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lornathewizzard · 14/12/2016 09:43

Ok so I normally enjoy Christmas shopping but this year me and DH are out of inspiration for a few folks. Any suggestions or ideas welcome. I can't be bothered going out to the shops with 2 young kids in tow so have been mainly doing online

FIL and step MIL - previous years got photo books, restaurant vouchers this year budget is around £30. Both had recent birthdays for which we got them photo gifts so no more photo gifts I don't think. Restaurant vouchers would be the fall back although we'd probably end up spending more that way.

DH's nearly 11 year old (step) brother - Birthday on Christmas Day also will prob give money for that but would like to buy something. His mum is also stumped for him. Suggested football mag subscription but his mum doesn't think he'd be that into it.

SIL - already got a travel book for somewhere her and DBro are going next year for 30th birthday but want to get something else. Don't know her that well as they live down south but she likes travel.

BIL and SIL - early 30s would rather get them joint present. SIL young at heart and will appreciate the thought more so thinking something 'cool'. Got retro sweet hampers in the past.

Friends 7yo DD - just a token gift as we don't see them regularly anymore but not sure what she's into anymore.

4mo DSs stocking - he's only really getting anything because DD would notice. DD getting pants, vest and a watch she wants (£4 Asda watch, bargain!) and prob sweets.

A few of my friends - we didn't normally exchange presents but they will buy for both our kids so don't want to do nothing. Already got chocs.

I think that's everyone. Sorry it's long just looking for inspiration! Not a huge budget as huge family and we're hosting this year too

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BaublesAndGlitter · 14/12/2016 10:13

FIL & SMIL - Hamper - cheese, wine, biscuits, chocolates etc, all the best you can get in your budget.

11 yr old SB - does he have a computer? Could you get him a game for that? Hard to help without knowing his interests

SIL - book / voucher to buy a book on kindle (lifesaver when on a plane/train).

BIL & SIL - Restaurant voucher? Day out somewhere (I've recently done a crystal maze type thing and it was really good).

Friends DD - book? I like giving them to kids as people often overlook them as gifts. Otherwise a create your own set (jewellery / candles etc)

DS stocking - stuff he would get anyway (bibs / dummy / vests / socks) and maybe a small squishy toy or 2.

Friends - booze? Always goes down well here.

For my family I do hampers for a lot of couples as they buy themselves whatever they fancy throughout the year.
Have bought nieces / nephews books, art sets and sweets. Friends 8month old DD has a toy.
SIL - hamper plus a book about her hobby
SIL 2 (18) a clutch bag
MIL - theatre tickets
My parents - hamper with good booze, collectible ornament for DM, homemade hat for Ddad

Haudyerwheesht · 14/12/2016 10:19

11yo boy
Pokemon cards
Voucher for sports direct
Lego
Stationery
Bag in favourite team design?
Cinema tickets
Nerf

7yo girl
Shopkins
Shimmer and shine toy
Art and craft stuff
Make up for kids
Outdoor toys like frisbee / kite / giant football

lornathewizzard · 14/12/2016 10:29

Good ideas thanks guys.

Sorry should have said 11yo into football and PS4. Suspect money he gets will go on games. He has a fairly large and generous family so an always a bit wary of duplicating.

Putting together a hamper for ILs may be the way to go. Liking the other ideas too thanks

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lornathewizzard · 14/12/2016 10:31

BIL and SIL - did restaurant vouchers for last birthday. Day out sounds fun but I don't think BIL would be keen. Totally stumped for them

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CoffeeChocolateWine · 14/12/2016 11:03

FIL and step MIL - Hamper is always a good option. Wine. Any books/autobiographies they might enjoy?

DH's nearly 11 year old (step) brother - Guiness book of records or other book. Music or film. Football boot bag.

Friends 7yo DD - Something from Smiggle

4mo DSs stocking - Soft toy, buggy book, book, rattle, sensory cubes, pjs, bibs, socks, dummies, bubble bath or some kind of baby cream/lotion, bath toy, stacking cups, name letters/plaque for bedroom door, night light, perhaps a CD of lullabies/nursery rhymes.

A few of my friends - Bottle of wine or chocs

Notsure1234 · 14/12/2016 19:27

11yo boy - Sharpies? Seem to be popular with that age range around here atm. Wilkos and Tesco both do a 28 pack on sale for £7.50 which is good value. Hype or adidas branded tshirt or hoodie?

7yo girl - smiggle or shopkins stuff definitely

lornathewizzard · 14/12/2016 20:47

Thanks guys, some good ideas Smile

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