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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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blowinahoolie · 13/12/2020 14:57

"My DC don’t get anything like that pile. We can afford it, but choose not to."

Am with you there Dobby.

NatashaAlianovaRomanova · 13/12/2020 15:21

@DobbyTheHouseElk

My DC don’t get anything like that pile. We can afford it, but choose not to.

I can also afford it & choose to spend quite a bit on Christmas for DC, however they are always grateful & as I hate clutter & despise tat, everything in their piles are good quality stuff that I know they'll love.

Just because some people choose not to & others can't afford to for whatever reason doesn't mean that I shouldn't!

LegoPirateMonkey · 13/12/2020 15:29

Does anyone else’s 10 year old still love toys? Mine has mostly Lego sets on his list so he still has a present pile of ‘big boxes’. Are most ten year olds not getting stuff like that anymore? I have really found myself wondering what effect this year has had on my children - he’s largely only played with his six year old sibling except when he’s in school. They’ve got tons of toys out together today. We definitely aren’t at the small presents stage yet...should we be??

PearlescentIridescent · 13/12/2020 15:39

@LegoPirateMonkey lots of older kids and grown women still love Lego, it's a great present and hobby that transcends age :) Lego caters from 4 year olds to adylt collectors so I wouldn't worry too much!

TheRubyRedshoes · 13/12/2020 15:45

I have a cousin whose parsimonious appears at Xmas and she reminds the dc of her pared back Xmasses... Of second hand cardigans being a high light.

She always posts patronising crap on fb about Xmas being about more than the gifts....

The reality is, she actually treats and gives to her dc all year around, so treat things most of us would hold back for Xmas or bday... Eg new tablet, I pad, expensive ear phones... Massive climbing frames are given out all year 😂😂😂🎄🎄🎄🎄

TheRubyRedshoes · 13/12/2020 15:48

Op it's tricky, I have two different ages by a bit dc and older pile also looks meagre but in reality her one special thing gift is worth more than the rest

BalconiWaferAddict · 13/12/2020 15:57

If you want to make a bit more of a ‘wow’ gift, why not put the little Mix tickets in a box and buy her one of those lightsaber things they use at concerts and a branded T-shirt/jumper for it?

Honestly though, any 10 year old would be thrilled with that. As kids get older gifts tend to be smaller in size and larger in value

thaegumathteth · 13/12/2020 16:29

I feel the same OP with dd 10. Luckily her brother is older so he doesn't have a massive pile either which helps a bit.

Some ideas of things I've got dd
Oodie
Outliner pens
Shower speaker
Rainbow cake making set
Personalised Starbucks mug
Art in box game - maybe your dd would like that if she's into art?
Candy floss machine

UndertheCedartree · 13/12/2020 16:46

@LegoPirateMonkey - all kids are different! If yours still likes toys then of course still get them toys.

My DD is 8 and I've seen lots of lists for girls her age on here that seem very grown-up compared to what she likes. She still loves playing with her dolls so has a new doll and doll clothes. Another 8 year old may see that as babyish - but so what as long as she likes it! My 13 yo DS still loves cuddly toys and has some for Christmas - I expect some teens may see that as babyish - but who cares?!

SmileyClare · 13/12/2020 16:47

@TheRubyRedshoes

I have a cousin whose parsimonious appears at Xmas and she reminds the dc of her pared back Xmasses... Of second hand cardigans being a high light.

She always posts patronising crap on fb about Xmas being about more than the gifts....

The reality is, she actually treats and gives to her dc all year around, so treat things most of us would hold back for Xmas or bday... Eg new tablet, I pad, expensive ear phones... Massive climbing frames are given out all year 😂😂😂🎄🎄🎄🎄

I'm not sure how this is relevant although it's a bit annoying for you to hear your cousin's tales of frugal Christmases past.

It's hardly being parsimonious to tell Op she's bought more than enough for her dd based on her list. The term "miserly" or parsimonious don't spring to mind Confused

crazyfishh · 13/12/2020 16:52

I understand op. We've got DD who is 6 an iPad and yes it's a great present but as you said looks a little meh. With her being younger than your DD I'v been able to get barbie and lol dolls too which she'll love more than the iPad on the day I think.

I agree with wrapping the tickets up, maybe in a box initially so she has no idea what it could be and a t-shirt or jumper that she can wear on the day.

Her list looks lovely though and it's almost definitely the combination of your first Christmas alone and her no longer believing that's causing your doubts.

poochie27 · 13/12/2020 17:14

Yes, a Little Mix bundle - a T-shirt, annual, mug along with the tickets?

Nannyloubie · 13/12/2020 17:32

We did tickets last year and tied them to a helium balloon and put in a big box for a bit of a wow factor?

Yellowmellow2 · 13/12/2020 17:44

An iPad is a bit ‘meh’?! Shock

SmileyClare · 13/12/2020 17:51

@Yellowmellow2

An iPad is a bit ‘meh’?! Shock
I agree yellow Shock but what I think that meant was it looked small wrapped up. There's an odd trend now of arranging a present pile for one child and taking photos of it to post online

Everyone seems obsessed with how the present pile looks wrapped up.

We always do a stocking and then all the "bigger" presents for everyone mixed up under the tree with name labels. No individual present piles or worrying about how WOW it looks.

DobbyTheHouseElk · 13/12/2020 18:06

Oh, I see. I was so confused by “piles” of presents. Seemed OOT but if it’s a SM thing that makes sense.

Why not wrap a cardboard box and show that on SM. Looks big, if that’s the aim here. (Obviously not suggesting anyone gives an empty box to a child)

crazyfishh · 13/12/2020 18:22

I'm not on SM and I certainly don't take pictures of our presents to pass on. What I meant by meh is the fact that DD hasn't asked for an iPad and will probably be expecting toys. On the day it will be the toys that have the 'wow' factor and the excitement vs the iPad which is a useful long term gift.

SmileyClare · 13/12/2020 18:23

No you put a balloon in the big cardboard box Dobby keep up Xmas Wink

This reminds me of My Big Fat Gypsy wedding when the wedding cake was enormous but was actually just a huge iced polystyrene structure housing a normal sized cake underneath.

Wtfdidwedo · 13/12/2020 18:36

I was a child in the 90s so very much pre social media, and my parents still liked to make sure we had a "nice looking" pile of presents. Not everything is for social media. My parents saved all year to make sure we had a really good Christmas and we received pretty much nothing throughout the year, including clothes, shoes etc which were normally gifted at Christmas to last the year.

robinshire · 13/12/2020 18:36

I wish my parents were as 'rubbish' as you at buying things when I was 10...🙄

Yellowmellow2 · 13/12/2020 19:01

Wow. Wasn’t aware of the importance of the ‘pile’. Words fail me really.

December11 · 13/12/2020 19:08

I got my dd who is 11 a sphero, it’s a coding robot. It’s small but looks like fun and more of a toy.
Also a large squishmallow teddy which bulks out her pile.
Most of the rest of her stuff is art supplies and accessories for her switch.

Yellowmellow2 · 13/12/2020 19:08

It just seems that people put themselves under more and more unnecessary pressure. What with elves on shelves, present piles, Christmas Eve boxes and everything else, the things that are really important get lost. Step away from all that and just enjoy time with your family and the joy of giving as well as receiving.

Wtfdidwedo · 13/12/2020 19:13

We don't do anything else like elves, Christmas boxes, matching pyjamas etc. But our daughters do get a decent amount of presents each. We also manage to spend whole days together playing games and going on wholesome walks. I'm not sure why people get so offended by peoples' enjoyment of gifting their children nice presents at Christmas. We haven't done presents as extended family for years now so we only spend money on our respective children. We also don't buy anything else through the year. What is the issue?

Spacerader · 13/12/2020 19:16

I think some off the pp are being unnecessarily mean. I hate this trend where people need to keep quiet about the nice stuff they have incase they offend someone else less fortunate. Yes dont rub it in someones face if you know, to make them feel bad. But this is a public forum with people of all different social backgrounds and in different kinds of financial situations. So should all those not struggling or who have only bough 4 presents say nothing to not upset anyone else?

Any way rant over. Op the list isn't extravagant by any means. I think the little mix tickets could be a wow present. Wrap them up in a big box like others have suggested. Your daughter sounds like she has some lovely presents.