What’s everyone brought so far

[Samandytimlucypeterolivia]

I need some inspo for some presents so thought I’d start a what’s everyone brought so far and for who…figured we may be able to help each other out.

for DD12
nintendo switch
Wednesday lego
3 x Ty beanies
2 x dork diaries book
kylie Jenner lip gloss
sol de janeiro set
sabrina carpenter body mist
Some Nivea lip balms
bunny topped chopsticks
Wednesday cushion
pink bunny teddy (she’s bunny obsessed and it literally cost £1.49 😅)

DS has brought her a Sabrina carpenter vinyl

Ds16
apple watch
Eminem hoody
now that’s what I call 40 years vinyl
minecraft vinyl he asked for

brought my mum a Fitbit, went half’s with my sister
ordered her personalised calendar I get her every year and also brought her the Yankee candle advent.

dp 40
a book he asked me for
a chip and dale mug
a Jack wills hoody.

Nothing and I still owe DN a birthday present and have 3 birthdays coming up in November!! I'm seriously lacking in ideas although thankfully the teens I buy for will probably want money or vouchers. I feel like we need to have a family conversation and just agree that the adults should stop buying for each other just for the sake of it.

Particularly pleased with a present for my mum - 'Rice's church primer', it's a beautifully illustrated guide to church architecture by Matthew Rice. Bit niche, but if anyone else has church visiting family members it might be useful!

@CoffeeChocolateWine I HAD to Google the bee reviver keyring, instantly bought for OH! What an amazing idea, he will love it!

I haven't bought much so far as we went on holiday rather than starting the Christmas shopping. A decision I am not exactly regretting, but I do feel a bit nervy now!

I have ordered (in addition to the bee keyring) blanket hoodies for DS 9 and 12, and a t-shirt for DS 20. I usually buy socks and pants for them all, plus OH, but think it might be weird to for eldest DS now... don't know. Ordered socks for them all though, and was chuffed because I found OH the expensive M&S Autograph boxers he likes on vinted brand new still in packaging so that's saved me some money!

Brought or bought?

I have 3 adult sons who I've finished for
DS1(30)
Oral b io3 toothbrush
4 replacement heads
Dressing gown from M&S
Benefit concealer!
DS2(27)
Columbia cord shirt
Carhartt T shirt
DS3(23)
Columbia check shirt
Cargo pants
DS2 GF
Clinique eye cream
Clinique moisture surge

Trying to keep it low key this year as we want to go abroad for the first time next year.

Both my DD’s are older teens…

Dd1
A hoodie from BBC earth
some oddballs boxer shorts
Also making her a food hamper (to take back to uni)
A jellycat for her collection.

Dd2 (has SEN’s so not your normal teen things)
A wooden jigsaw puzzle which cost £50 but I know she will love it
A CD player as she doesn’t use a phone or download music.
A CD and T-shirt from her favourite singer.
I will get her a few books and some stocking fillers.

I haven’t really bought for anyone else yet 😬

I've now bought the tickets to see The Book of Mormon for DH - cheaper than I was expecting thankfully. Also got him two Star Wars T-shirts.

For DS I've now bought him some Bakugans from The Entertainer (all heavily discounted).

For DD I've got her some bits for her advent calendar; a Wednesday notebook; some HP Luna themed smellies in Boots & several Jane Austen novels in nice covers from the reduced section of Home Sense.

Next to get is DS's Pokemon Advent Calender & a Taylor Swift guitar book for DD.

@CrystalTaliefero, I'm pleased it was helpful! I saw it too and thought it was ideal for my nature-loving daughter! Hope it's a hit with your DH!

Brought where?

@APurpleSquirrel could you link to the perfume selection box please? 🙏

DD12 & DD11:

Nike Pro Shorts
A set of 4 mini Sol de Janeiro sprays that I'll split so 2 each for their stockings.

Everything else I'll get much nearer to Christmas.

Absolutely nothing yet!
One son in Oz so probably money!About £150
Lion King tickets for my daughter, SiL and grandchild =about £350.
Have bought some M&S biscuits and have decided to finally get a decent false Christmas tree..Quite like the M&S one for £180 ...looks very real and will save money long term .Usually spend about £80 on a real tree every year

@OnionBag tbh I'm drawing a blank!
I've been round Boots, Superdrug, TK Maxx & looked online & it seems they just don't do them anymore!
Not the ones I remember which had miniature perfumes like Cool Water, Anais Anais, DKNY etc.
I have to admit I haven't bought them for years, but it now seems to be only with a specific range/brand - so I've seen ones for Versace, Lancôme, Moschino & Ghost etc but it's only within those brands. Such a shame as it was great trying different perfumes without spending a small fortune on one you then don't like.
I'll probably go for one of the So...! Selections as DD is 10 & just likes the body sprays mostly, but obviously will need to trawl round the perfume department & get her try loads.

For dd - 21 :

Velvetiser
2 x jumpers
Botanical Lego set
Moomin t- shirt
Fable necklace

For dh :

Book
Corgi model
Jumper

That's probably it , money's tight this year .

DS1 (12) - almost done!
bubble tea kit
soap w/ DnD dice in
a DnD minifig
giant chocolate coin
colour changing hot choc
Beyblade X arena & extra Beyblades
ticket for Percy Jackson musical
ripleys Believe it or Not
Beano annual
scout camp blanket
geeky Chef cook book
Warhammer paints & brushes

DS2 (9)

bubble tea key
soap with Minifig in
micro blocks red panda set
2 x HP Lego sets
Minecraft annual
Charlie Bone book set
HP aquabead set

everyone else - not even thought about!

Ds13

Gaming PC
Curved monitor
Gaming mouse
Deadpool 3 dvd
Diddly squat book
Headset
£100 steam voucher

Ds9

Ps5
Colouring pens
Dogman books
Paints
UNO no mercy
Nerf gun
Scratch art set
Beyblades

I’ve bought some Paco Rabanne Phantom and the new CoD for one ds and a retro Transformers figure for his stocking so far. I know he also wants YSL Myself and probably some clothes so will slowly get started . I’m usually almost finished by now but am trying to be more sensible this year. Bearing in mind I then spent the morning on EBay buying miniature fragrances and old ds games to home make him an advent calendar so now I’m both insensible and behind.

It does matter. How the hell can someone not know the difference between bring/brought/brought and buy/bought/bought? English is not even my first language, but of course it matters. It means something completely different.

gladpurpledog
You’re being pedantic and it isn’t in keeping with the essence of this thread.

DS11

Stranger Things Funko Pop figure.
Stranger Things hoodie (which he will hate but husband bought it and he's so excited to give it to him 😒)

Stocking-
New phone case (ST again)

DS17

Nothing yet.

Ex-husband (from our son)

Whisky

Mum

Selection of jams and chutneys.

That's it so far.
Stuck on DS17 as he needs nothing and makes his own money so buys everything before I can 😅

DD8

Scooter
Hello kitty onesie
Taylor Swift annual
Kuromi hoodie and T-shirt
Squishmallow monopoly
Squishmallow cow soft toy
Hello kitty stationery set
Kuromi passport cover and luggage tag
Snackles Capybara soft toy
Instant print camera
Top model fashion sticker book
Snowman Lego
Tiny Elf doll

Some of them will be for her birthday few days after Christmas. I need to get small things for stocking.

I completely agree. I think most people can understand what the OP means.

Picked up my sons new laptop today. Tempted to keep it for myself haha.

Already have his new desk and chair. Just need to assemble them and find a space which I'm not looking forward to lol.

Just my husband to buy for and one sister. No idea what to get for my sister but my husband will just want books.

I've picked up a few more but in the 3 weeks since I last posted on here!

DS(16)
Nike football boots
Gaming controller
JPG aftershave

Stocking fillers
Driving theory flashcards

DD(12)
Large pinboard for room (top of wishlist!)
Beginner crotchet kit
Mochi making kit
Sol de Janeiro set of body sprays

Stocking fillers
Pretty pins for pinboard
Skincare bits from the Ordinary and Laniege
Pencil case covered with Shakespearean insults

DD(6)
Den-making kit
Door frame role frame curtain thing
Bitzee

Stocking fillers
Top trumps game

Oh and a paint your own nutcracker dolls for DD(6) as well!