Random spare gifts for kids

[Panacotta]

What ideas do you have that I can get in as last minute gifts to give to unexpected children? There are always some!

E.g. hot chocolate bombs....

@Panacotta

What ideas do you have that I can get in as last minute gifts to give to unexpected children? There are always some!

E.g. hot chocolate bombs....

I don't think many children would welcome a hot chocolate bombe as a gift- its in the Tampax and deodorant camp.

Tub of heroes

How much do you want to spend?

I would say 100% that a tub of heroes is more "in the Tampax and deodorant camp" than a chocolate bomb. Each to their own

Selection box
Notebook and pen/colouring book and pencils (depending on age)
Chocolate Santa
Fluffy socks/slipper socks

Selection box definitely!

Baking kits.

We have craft kits mostly, for a couple of age ranges. The most popular being a "make your own dinosaur/unicorn jelly candies" kit that was only a couple £.

A bracelet or beading set is usually good. Coloring books. Cheap soft toys?

I just one of these for adult DS but looks like it would be suitable for all ages:

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0871ZLRRP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8

Or yes, tubes of chocolate/sweets or selection boxes. Packs of playing cards?

I guess it depends on the ages you'd be expecting. A small bag with a cracker/bag of crisps/one of those little chocolate reindeer type things and a carton or can of drink?

I think it depends on ages, but I would suggest:
Notebook and pen
Colouring book and pencils
Fluffy socks
Selection boxes
Nice mug, hot chocolate section, chocolate stirrer
Board game
Books

@Panacotta

What ideas do you have that I can get in as last minute gifts to give to unexpected children? There are always some!

E.g. hot chocolate bombs....

What's an 'unexpected' child?

Are you expecting a heavily pregnant family member to pop when carving the turkey?

Surely you know how many children, nieces, nephews, friends etc... you have, how can one suddenly be 'unexpected'?

Well @mam0918 for example - dd (11)'a friends have turned up today with gifts for her so I've had to do an emergency present buying operation!

My DD would love a hot chocolate bomb - it's a treat - hardly the same as tampax or deodorant. And same with a tub of heroes!

Fun stationery items, fluffy socks or a chocolate Santa would be very appreciated too.

My dd would also love a hot chocolate bomb.
Selection Box
Bubbles
Pens
Baking kit
temporary tattoos
Colouring-in book

Hot chocolate bomb would be a hit with my kids (16 and 14). Do you need to cover all ages? Moon balls are good for 5 to about 14 and both sexes.

Washi tape, bath bombs.

Cardboard playhouse for younger kids (I'd say up to 5)
Build your own dino/car/plane kits for older kids (6-10)
For pre-teens - art supplies, chocolate, adult colouring book
For teens- lush products, travel mug
I've got a few gifts in that work for all genders over a few age groups

How can chocolate anything be comparable to deodorant and Tampax?! Hot chocolate gift sounds good to me.
Maybe a few art/stationery Smiggle type things for primary aged spare presents.

Go to flying tiger if there is one near you, loads of little gifts you can put away for backup. My DD bought all her friends little notebooks from there.

@thaegumathteth

Well *@mam0918* for example - dd (11)'a friends have turned up today with gifts for her so I've had to do an emergency present buying operation!

Ah ok.

Home Bargains, B&M, Poundstretcher and even Poundland (although most things arent £1 anymore) are good for this type of thing, it really depends on what type of friends your DD has (girly/tomboy, hobbies, mature/immature etc...) so it's not easy to suggest things.

I know my kids got chocolate bombs for easter and neither was bothered and both are still unused.

Honestly for the last 6 years or so DS (13) always just seems to get a £5 in a card from his friends, seems people prefer to gift money here. (I think it defeats the point when everyone gives each other a £5 as it cancels itself out but it seems to be the done thing lol).

Selection box and maybe a notepad or colouring book with pens? Its depends on the age I think

Generally things that your own kids received last year and never used

Books

Yes, Flying Tiger or Neon Sheep are great for little craft sets and stationery.

If you live near a Morrisons they had loads of gifts down to half price yesterday. They had a little make your own 'the snowman' set with dough and tools etc for £3 which might be handy to tuck away just in case?

Scented pencils
Bubble kits
Coloring books / calendar coloring pages
Magnetic toys www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/toys-and-games/166039011?tag=mumsnetforu03-21
Puzzles

Eugy animal craft kits
Playpress kits