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I don’t have any WOW presents for dd10?

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Marioodd · 13/12/2020 06:42

Hoping someone can help. I love reading everyone’s lists but I have no inspiration what to get my daughter. I got all her gifts out and her pile looks very sad. Does anyone have any ideas for presents or have their lists that I can look at please?
She has so far....

Little mix tickets (fingers crossed)
Converse
Echo dot
Microwave teddy thingy
Books
Watercolour paints
Board games
Bath bombs from lush
Spongebob switch game
Led strip lights
Dressing gown new pjs etc
Big versions of her favourite chocolate

She loves art but has been gifted copic markers, a light box proper paper. She already has a laptop, switch, iPad, fitbit etc.

If anyone could help that would be great

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NoPinkPlease · 13/12/2020 06:44

I think you're fine. Little mix tickets and converse!!

Wtfdidwedo · 13/12/2020 06:44

Are the Little Mix tickets not a bit of a wow? Our 10yo is a bit the same really, it's mostly books, art stuff, t-shirts, novelty type stuff etc. Kids end up with so much technology by their age now that they don't really need anything else.

lollipoprainbow · 13/12/2020 06:47

Sounds like more then enough to me Hmm

BefuddledPerson · 13/12/2020 06:47

That list looks generous enough to me but every family is different. Christmas is not a competition, it's just about making things nice. If your DD will like those things, those things are fine.

Hohomerryxmas · 13/12/2020 06:49

Isn't the little mix tickets, an echo dot and converse not wow gifts? I think I would have been wowed with a list like that as a kid.

Mumdiva99 · 13/12/2020 06:50

I would class little mix tickets, converse and dot as wow presents.

Does she get a stocking too....or will those other bits be in the stocking?

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Marioodd · 13/12/2020 06:51

No I get that I’ve definitely spent my budget. I think because there’s no toys it just look a bit rubbish. She will absolutely love the concert without a doubt. I brought a nice Christmas envelope to put the tickets in.

Her younger brothers pile is huge in comparison. I suppose that’s what happens as they get older

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Marioodd · 13/12/2020 06:52

She has a stocking but it only has little sweeties and hair clips in at the moment

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houseinthesnow · 13/12/2020 06:53

Really op, are you absolutely sure you want to raise your children to not be delighted with the long list (pile!) of presents you have bought?

What more would they, could they expect?

A fleet of cars, designer handbags and a fly past?

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Marioodd · 13/12/2020 06:54

She will be so delighted. It’s not that I think she will be disappointed just to me the list looks a bit meh. She is so appreciative of anything. I think it’s the fact the list seems a bit grown up for me that’s all, her first year not believing and no toys

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houseinthesnow · 13/12/2020 06:55

A jokey type present to make her laugh, or a thoughtful one perhaps? A handmade necklace of something to treasure that has been made by you. I don't think we should be racing to spend ever more by creating 'wow' christmases.
This is where the pressure comes from, a happy christmas with lots of cuddles and games and your time and attention, and fun of course will offer more than just endless commercialism. Christmas is more than just presents op.

BefuddledPerson · 13/12/2020 06:56

Maybe take some out of her brother's pile and save for his birthday?

My children didn't get equal money spent each year, they got what they would like and felt right.

Or buy one fun stocking filler for your dd to jolly it up.

But don't make Christmas too commercial or every year will be a nightmare!

Incrediblytired · 13/12/2020 06:57

I think it looks a lovely list! It does happen as they get older. It’s just weird not seeing “big” presents

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Marioodd · 13/12/2020 06:58

I think I will just concentrate on the stocking actually, she loves little ‘tat’

Thank you guys for the suggestions. I don’t really buy her stuff throughout the year, so Christmas is the one time I would like to really get her things she will like

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houseinthesnow · 13/12/2020 07:01

Homebase have a light up dancing raccoon that made me laugh when I was in there, I got one for my pre teen just for fun.

It is not the most stylish but I know it will really make her laugh. Something along these lines:

www.homebase.co.uk/spinning-racoon-christmas-musical-motion-character_p568403

Also wrapping up the little mix ticket, like a willy wonkers golden ticket would be great. I also think the echo dot is a 'main' present

Longdistance · 13/12/2020 07:02

That’s loads. I think you need some perspective. I hope she’s bloody grateful for her gifts.
Little Mix concert tickets, Converse and a dot are loads. Don’t know why you would think otherwise.

MyristicaFragrans · 13/12/2020 07:05

Really, that looks like LOADS to me.

poochie27 · 13/12/2020 07:06

I know exactly what you mean...my 12 year old dd has some great presents this year but they're mostly for her room so as lovely as they are I do feel like she's missing getting something fun and silly. Something that she can 'play' with or a gadget for the actual day. I think it just happens as they grow up, you have lots of lovely things there for her Smile

Verrucapepper · 13/12/2020 07:24

Sounds like a lot! I think you may need to give yourself a shake!! It’s you not your DD who thinks it’s not enough.

ihearttc · 13/12/2020 07:46

If it helps I feel exactly the same way for DS2 who is also 10, I think it’s a difficult age. He has got way more than enough (they only get presents from us so I feel I need to overcompensate!) but everything is for football training or his room (his main present is a gaming chair and football boots). I’ve just ordered roller blades and a remote control car so he has something to actually do rather than to look at. Would she enjoy a bath bomb making kit or jewellery making set? Or a 3D pen? I think it was the lack of something to do that was bothering me with him rather than the lack of a big present.

Beautiful3 · 13/12/2020 07:46

That list sounds awesome. Stop worrying, she will love it!

IRememberSoIDo · 13/12/2020 07:51

Firstly that list sounds really good. We love board games in our house and they usually are quite a nice size and bulk up the decreasing pile. Dd1 is 13 now and her pile looks tiny compared to her sister's (8) despite costing probably three times as much!

Mrsfussypants1 · 13/12/2020 07:54

Some lovely gifts there op! I completely understand you doubting youself, its probably the first year your oldest doesn't have toys, its a big change. She will be over the moon christmas day and im sure she will spend it setting up her echo. The tickets are a fab gift and it will bw nice dor her to have something to lool forward to after this year.

MrsWhites · 13/12/2020 07:56

Why don’t you get a box and ribbon and wrap the tickets inside there, that should make her pile look closer to her sibling. It’s hard when one child is older and the others are still getting big boxes, I’ve had the same feelings as you over the years.

RosesforMama · 13/12/2020 07:57

My ten year old dd would scream the place down if she got little mix tickets! She is getting a small cd player and the confetti cd instead Smile