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Christmas

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

What have you bought so far and for who?

56 replies

louise5754 · 10/09/2018 21:16

Hopefully there isn't already a thread. I did search.

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IWishYouWere · 10/09/2018 21:33

Heelys DD1

Rapunzel doll DD2
Unicorn headphones DD2

Star Wars headphones - Don't know who for yet

theunsure · 10/09/2018 21:35

Damson gin - for my boss

That’s it so far-slacking!

louise5754 · 10/09/2018 21:38

Me be both had Heeleys last Christmas. Youngest actually tried hers on today for the first time in months and they're too small.

This is the first year I've ordered anything before October x

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Aprilshowersnowastorm · 10/09/2018 21:38

Personalised unicorn mug for dd11.
Took kit for ds4.
Started the' great toiletry collection 'that gets shared out in the stockings!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 10/09/2018 21:39

Two lip balms for DD Beauty Advent
Some L'Occitane soaps

I'm pacing myself Xmas Grin

toomuchfaster · 10/09/2018 21:42

Fluffy unicorn pyjamas for DNiece. That's a really early start for me.

MrsPworkingmummy · 10/09/2018 21:42

A wooden music box, and a wooden skittles set as a novelty gift for our baby who will be nearly 1 then.

So far for our daughter we have bought Lol under wraps, a series 3 lol doll, a lol doll t shirt and some novelty make up. Will also buy her the style families grand department store.

crazydoglady6867 · 10/09/2018 21:42

Just 1 thing: A 1930 postcard depicting a statue of hamlet in Denmark it is for my daughter in law.

RJnomore1 · 10/09/2018 21:44

I've bought my god daughter an urban decay highlighter palette

My mil a joules scarf and some jo Malone goodies

I've got a few small bits for dh and the dds and all the stocking bits apart from the sweets.

I'm going to cut right down this year too.

TiggeryBear · 10/09/2018 21:45

Board game & a dolls house for DD (Dolls house was bought for last Christmas but we felt she was a bit young for it so kept it back) still need to get stuff to go in it.
PJs for DNephew
I'm really disorganized this year

Oddcat · 10/09/2018 21:45

For my 2 nieces - those massive oversized fleecy hoodies.

For DD some Adidas leggings and a couple of tops.

Candle for my friend .

Justabadwife · 10/09/2018 21:47

For dd (9)
Cluedo
Unicorn Power bank
Nail dryer
Monopoly Card game

Girl (3)
Small basic art set
Shape Jigsaw
2x books

Boy (5)
Ball popper
Guess who card game
You decide! Book

Boy (10)
Shark bookmark

DramaAlpaca · 10/09/2018 21:48

Not a thing!

CorianderSnell · 10/09/2018 21:48

I’ve bought a Magic 8 Ball for a nephew

First time I’ve ever bought anything before about mid-December I think!

Nearly went for a chunky Pokemon encyclopaedia/guide type book on special the other day, but never know how long DS’s obsessions will last...

lauryloo · 10/09/2018 21:48

For dd - 3

Accessories for Rubens barn baby (feeding set, pee and poo in nappy, dress and carrier)
Tidlo country kitchen
Tidlo guitar

For ds - 5
Wooden crane and site hut
Wooden police station, car and figures
Scooby doo toy

PavlovaFaith · 10/09/2018 21:50

DD (will be 3 in Jan)
First bike
Helmet/accessories
Code-a-pillar
A few bits and pieces I've forgotten about!

DS (will be nearly 9mo)
Grimms Rainbow
Assorted fiddly wooden toys
Wooden crane with magnetic shape blocks

PavlovaFaith · 10/09/2018 21:54

Oh forgot mum...
A chillys bottle
A silicone baking mat

Goddaughters:
GD3 Cath kidston apron/baking things
GD1 Plastic egg toy... can't think what it does!

Isadora2007 · 10/09/2018 22:16

Quite a lot-
Emma bridegwater mini tray, matching napkins and a small carafe and glass for my great- aunt.

EB mini Xmas mugs bought on sale for daughters best friend and little sister who are also our neighbours. Will give these near start of Dec with hot choc and marshmallows.

Engraved keyring for my sister with our late grandmothers handwriting on it.

Car air freshener for BIL and will get a valet voucher closer to the time for him and a chocolate car from Thornton’s.

Smiggle bits bought on offer for DDs wee gymnast buddies and my husbands niece as well (she will get a bigger bundle).

Roll on calming essential oils set for SIL who is highly strung. TK maxx bargain and nice brand. And a nice pair of gloves.

Playmobil Romans set and Romans book from thebookpeople for my godson (6) and his brother (9) as a joint present.

Gamer Guiness book bargain for cousins son (8) and also my son (nearly 6)

Yankee candles that I got in various bargains- amazon, groupon etc. For teachers and a few neighbours.

Body shop bargains (£10 off offer) for gymnastics coaches and older nieces to wrap with their cash.

For daughter (9)
Build a bear make your own wee bears set
Spy gear from amazon mostly
Walkie talkies as her friend lives nearby and they love to play spies.
Cd story set (multistory treehouse)
Grimms mini elements set.

Son (6 in October)
Xbox games (he is getting Xbox as joint birthday/xmas present)
Imaginext teen titans toys
Teen titans dvd
How to tame your dragon book boxset
Laser guns with robotic spider

louise5754 · 10/09/2018 22:16

Anyone got any pics? I love present pic threads.

So far I've got both dds polly pockets. Poopsie slime and rainbocorns x

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Courtney555 · 10/09/2018 23:11

DS (10):

I top spinner
Gravitrax
Tickets to walking with dinosaurs
Tickets to kew at Christmas
Tickets to hogwarts in the snow
Tickets to DLP up to NY Eve (which I can't wait to see him open, we've never been!)
Young driver experience
Bendy and the ink machine plushes
A telescope
A jigsaw
Air hockey table (on the firm advice of mumsnetters)
Goosebumps books

Ex DP:

Book on Hendricks cocktails
Snowboard trousers

For Christmas Eve Box:
PJ'S
Christmas jumpers

Redgreencoverplant · 11/09/2018 08:22

Dcats - 2x radiator bed
DS - Doctor's set, PJs, socks, threading buttons, colouring pencils, chocolate coins, bath toy, toothbrush (still need to get a book or two)
MIL - William Morris trowel and a Seasalt bag (need to get one more thing)
Have a few things for friends too and have also ordered some photo frames for grandparents.
Lots still to do!

lightonthewater · 11/09/2018 08:24

OMG, not already surely!

Redgreencoverplant · 11/09/2018 08:25

It is the Christmas board light :)

FrustratedTeddyLamp · 11/09/2018 08:27

DBro an old board game from our childhood. Ive had alerts for it for 2+ years and first time i recieved one. I got it for the price of a new board game and the box was beaten but the rest all unused. Only other place ive seen it is Amazon for about £150 with bits missing. So im happy so far

Governoress86 · 11/09/2018 08:27

I have nearly finished DD Xmas Eve box and just started on my partners.

So far

DD
2x felt colouring sets
Tamogotchi
Gymnastic coloured ribbon
New phone
Xmas themed photo booth face things

DP
Special coffee
Cargo net for his car
Extendable cup holder for his car
Newton's cradle
Millitary beanie hat he has been after
Punch bag set.

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