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Help with tricky situation re size of gift pile

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CandyStripedCookieJar · 18/11/2024 23:00

I know this can be a bit of a contentious issue but I have a unique issue that I would really appreciate some ideas to help with
DD1(20) has ASD, presents as NT when you first meet her but faces hugest challenges, is mature is lots of ways but also very young in ways only visible to immediate family.
One thing that's very important to her (in a much younger child type way) is Christmas. She has very rigid thinking around Christmas and what it should be like and one of those is around having a big pile of presents (influenced by Christmas films when she was younger).
I am not looking for a debate on this as I want a nice Christmas day for us all not ruined by a meltdown (not possible for her to control or understand).
Basically, how do I give her lots of presents without breaking the bank and without buying cheap rubbish?
Any idea for bulking out or cheap good quality gifts so the whole family can enjoy the day?(and the rest of the year as it would be brought up daily!)
Sorry for longish post but context was important here I feel 🐧☃️

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Normallynumb · 20/11/2024 12:36

Lava or bubble lamp?

Normallynumb · 20/11/2024 12:38

I saw one of those metres of Party rings in home bargains too

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 20/11/2024 13:01

Normallynumb · 20/11/2024 12:38

I saw one of those metres of Party rings in home bargains too

Right, well my current diet suddenly seems v unnecessary

Normallynumb · 20/11/2024 13:03

I love Party rings. Takes me back to my boys childhood!

woffley · 20/11/2024 13:43

I am buying for three 20+ young women and have bought a few posh bits that don't look much. I noticed in TKMaxx they have some lovely boxes. Some are Christmas themed but not all and they would make useful storage afterwards.
My plan is to wrap the small items and put inside a box.

Muchtoomuchtodo · 20/11/2024 14:22

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 20/11/2024 10:43

Oh thank you for the Jaffa Cakes idea!! Perfect for DB!

There are Oreo versions of this too. I’ve seen them in Home Bargains

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