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Whole family gifts?

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EewwwDavid · 23/11/2021 14:03

Does anyone have any ideas for gifts for a whole family? Not just a tin of sweets or tub of crackers - I'm thinking something a bit more special?
There are three kids between the ages of 11 and 16 and two adults. Velvitiser with some hot choc maybe? Board games? I always get amazing gift ideas from this forum - help me out! :-)

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AuntieStella · 23/11/2021 15:02

I like the idea of board games, the snag is that by the time DC are that age the family may well already have a door collection.

Our favourite is Articulate, another hit in recently was the Logo game.

And if you think they'd appreciate it, Pandemic

hellcatspangle · 23/11/2021 15:12

How about a voucher for a day out?

purpledagger · 23/11/2021 15:13

Just Eat type voucher for a takeaway?

PanettoneSeason · 23/11/2021 15:19

@EewwwDavid Velvetiser could be a hit. Or something fun like a fondue set?
I agree with a PP that they may already have a fair number of board games going by the children’s ages.
Voucher for a day out would always be a hit here. One of those trampoline parks maybe? Or vouchers for the local cinema?

statetrooperstacey · 23/11/2021 15:21

Accentuate. 2 piles of cards , one has a line from a film and the other has a an accent. You have to say the movie line in the accent and the other players have to guess both the film and the accent.
It looks really good, However I bought it in lockdown but never played it as my dd 10 only knows a Scottish accent !🤣

statetrooperstacey · 23/11/2021 15:23

An escape room experience, you can get a voucher for an experience or buy them a virtual one to do at home.

HappySonHappyMum · 23/11/2021 15:24

I've made a family gift to give this year. It has a £15 Netflix voucher, bag of popcorn, tub of Pringles, tub of Hot chocolate, a bag of mini marshmallows, a box of Celebrations, a fleece blanket and a Puzzmatt escape room game thing. I've put it all in a big bag and labelled it as a gift for a family evening in. I hope it will provide a little fun in January when Christmas is over!

gogohm · 23/11/2021 15:25

Board game is a good option, there's a more pg version of cards against humanity I noticed though mine played the adult version at that age Blush (at choir)

Mrsjayy · 23/11/2021 15:27

Might be a bit meh for the kids but I'm buying a family with older teenagers a hotel Chocolat Hamper it can be posted direct job done 🙂

Mrsjayy · 23/11/2021 15:28

Sorry I read 11 and 6 it's 16 !

PiffleWiffleWoozle · 23/11/2021 15:29

What is your budget?

Some lovely personalised movie night hampers on Etsy

rookiemere · 23/11/2021 15:32

Velvetiser sounds like a great idea, and as a family with a teen we'd appreciate an Escape room voucher as it's something we enjoy but is quite pricey.

statetrooperstacey · 23/11/2021 15:39

Depending on budget, Soda stream?

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 23/11/2021 15:52

An escape room experience, you can get a voucher for an experience or buy them a virtual one to do at home.

I was going to suggest this too, I think it's a great idea!

ODFOgrinch · 23/11/2021 16:03

5 people 11-adult?

Voucher for an escape room. It was a great gift when our brood were that age.

BreathingDeep · 23/11/2021 16:34

Depending on your budget, something like a waffle maker (my kids are obsessed) with some waffle mix?

Or a voucher for a local activity like an escape room, bowling, cinema or a meal? Or something like a hot tub or bell tent hire for warmer months?

BreathingDeep · 23/11/2021 16:35

Oh and OP, I LOVE your username!

Sh05 · 23/11/2021 16:39

How about a large jigsaw or one of those 3d model of a British landmark.
My eldest is 18 now but a couple of years ago we had a 1500 piece Jigsaw which everybody joined in making over a two week holiday. We built it on a mat and just left it out until it was complete.
Add a card game, some vouchers for a takeaway night And a large bar of good chocolate

mumto2teenagers · 23/11/2021 16:48

I would go for some kind of experience vouchers.

Hetyanni · 23/11/2021 17:07

I did a hamper which included all of their favourite bits and pieces. Popcorn machine? Movie night hamper? Disney + subscription?

DockOTheBay · 23/11/2021 17:23

@statetrooperstacey

An escape room experience, you can get a voucher for an experience or buy them a virtual one to do at home.
This is a great idea!

I also like the idea of a velvetiser with accessories like hot choc, marshmallows, nice mugs etc. Or on the same lines an ice cream Sunday bar with fancy glasses, long spoons, wafers, sauces etc.

HikingforScenery · 23/11/2021 17:40

@statetrooperstacey

Accentuate. 2 piles of cards , one has a line from a film and the other has a an accent. You have to say the movie line in the accent and the other players have to guess both the film and the accent. It looks really good, However I bought it in lockdown but never played it as my dd 10 only knows a Scottish accent !🤣
Hmm that sounds like a game that could be offensive. Imitating accents. Maybe I’m a spoil sport! 🙈
MazzleDazzle · 23/11/2021 18:06

An indoor s’mores kit with a burner. Naked Marshmallow do amazing ones!

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EewwwDavid · 23/11/2021 18:07

So glad I asked! Never thought of escape room! I'm off to Google what's in their area. Also love the idea of a hot choc/waffle bar thing!

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pompomsgalore · 23/11/2021 18:08

Dixit board game is fab for all ages.