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Christmas

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

Come on.. inspire me - what have you bought people for Christmas so far?

39 replies

mrsembarrased · 06/11/2007 09:06

For some reason i have no inspiration what so ever this year and have no idea what to get people! Am hoping you will all be able to fill me with wonderful ideas! Thanks in advance.

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mrsembarrased · 06/11/2007 15:23

Grandparents are proving to be the most difficult - especially as one set will involve postage.
2 x 3 month old boys (at Christmas - not related) also worrying me, especially as their parents say don't bother!

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StripeyKnickersSpottySocks · 06/11/2007 15:57

DD (6) - new bike, my little pony teapot, books, magic blo pens, stocking fillers.

mum - molton brown stuff.
dad - a book on cathedrals of the UK
brother/sil - 2 nice bottles of wine

Not sure whether to get dh a digital photo frame or a microlight flight.

NappiesShnappiesPANTSgalore · 06/11/2007 15:59

absolutely bugger all

yogimum · 06/11/2007 16:03

stripeyknickers, I think I saw digital photo phrames half price in boots.

yogimum · 06/11/2007 16:05

I came across a company called messagemuffins at a market the other day, they tasted delicious. Thought I'd order those for some friends.

PeachyCosmicExplosion · 06/11/2007 16:11

Bozza- Roary the racing cars a plenty here, got one in Woolies today for £18.50- if you get stuck e-mail me and we'll sort something out via paypal or something (peaches and cream 04 at bt internet dot com)

ScoobyDooooo · 06/11/2007 16:16

Dd 21 months - A doll from ELC which came with a free wooden cot (brought about 5 weeks ago)

A 4 in 1 easel brought on offer.

Mummy i can swim doll (brought on offer)

Ds 5 years old - Spiderman water thing (brought half price)

will be getting him the transformers helmet next week hopefully.

Thats it so far!

Catherinewheelybug · 06/11/2007 16:27

Mrs Em - I have bought these for the babies I know who will be 2-3 months at christmas, although don't know how much you want to spend.

Another thing I have bought for this age before is this

Wheelybug · 06/11/2007 16:49

Other things I have bought/about to buy:

dd (almost3) : Dolls House, Angelina ballerina book boxset (free with points on Book People), some brio stuff, doctors kit, stephanie from lazytown outfit, stocking stuff, A thing called 'Mummy's bag' which is an activity thing where you pull things out of it (don't think I've explained it very well but DH found it and bought it off his own back which was a great surprise)
Neice (3): pingu playset
Nephew (1): fire engine of some sort
Goddaughter (5): butterfly garden kit
Goddaughters sister (2): 'Mummy's Bag' as above
Assorted children (can't be bothered to list separately as it goes on) - various books from book people, jigsaws,etc
2 of dd's bestest friends (almost3): personalised books

Grandmother - nursery photo of dd in frame, smellies
DH's aunt (more like a granny) - calendar with dd's photo throughout.

MOstly need inspiration for 3 year old boy into action things.

lizziemun · 06/11/2007 17:10

DD1 (nearly 4)

happyland fairground, stables and camper set.
various books from book people.
Sally sunflower game
some toys for bath
clothes
Various other bits not sure what though as her birthday a month later and we tend to buy loads and split between.
Scalextric

DD2 (3months)

amazing choo choo train
clothes

Mum

A drill.

DH

Have got a few books from dd's.

Cousin 10yrs

Bratz (shudder) or clothes.

DNeices (5 & 9)

Some aquabeads or bindeez.

Sister

Knife sharpener

BIL

A political book.

Brother & SIL

not sure.

Dad and Stepmonster

Hamper.

MIL and FIL

Vouchers for holiday (split with sil & bil)

ME.

Not sure i probaly buy either some clothes or a couple of books for myself .

Me and DH don't tend to but each other presents unless it something we want. only do token gifts.

Yummers · 06/11/2007 17:21

mine is so mundane.. haven't bought much yet but i've decided it must be either second hand or home made (unless it's for dd in which case it must be something she needs)

so far

mil- tapestry doorstop from PDSA (we don't get along too well)
sister- che guevara t-shirt also from PDSA (she's 14!)
dd- 2 packs of tights and some new-to her toys and various bits of clothes
brother- book on air-guitar from (you guessed it PDSA!)

bogie · 06/11/2007 17:25

www.boysstuff.co.uk/product.asp?id=13583&random=653652370&cid=1&scid=
Got this for my dad
digital picture frame for dp gran and grandad
peepa pig play set for ds
thats it

HairyIrene · 06/11/2007 17:31

very little
organic shave and moisturiser for brother
stocking fillers and books for other kids

dont get me panicing its only november

organised orm..v impressed..

i am waiting for november pay day will go mad in town for a few hours and then thats it DONE..finito..
i aint no 'loving it' shopper....its hell rare event

bozza · 06/11/2007 22:14

Peachy thanks but I wanted the cheaper £9 push and go one - have already bought him a tub of lego.

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