I have no idea what to get my dc?! They have no idea either…help!

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I have a 12 yr old DD, and a 10 yr old DS! No idea what to get them, send on any suggestions and ideas at all…please help!

they are into sports and dd loves skincare etc. but they have so much in finding it hard to justify more 😆😆

give me ideas..anything at all…I beg you!!

What is your budget?

I mean a skiing holiday might fit a couple of sporty kids but it isn't cheap.

I would look at experiences ie family ticket to a show or local attractions.Then these can be used over the months ahead.If they have no idea they must be happy with what they have.Dont put any pressure on them there is plenty of time.

Such a good idea but I myself wouldn’t be able to cope with that I’m so anxious when it comes to extreme sports 😩😩

Go karting
driver experience days
Rock climbing
make up fridge
mini fridge
air up water bottle
trainers
indoor cycling machine
indoor treadmill
indoor rowing machine
wall boxing machine
hanging punch bag
alarm clock that flies away and you have to put it back on to make it stop
drone
archery set
darts board
camping equipment and do camping fishing equipment
dart board
indoor golf putting
airpods
vr headset
steering wheel for PlayStation/xbox
FPRO BALL mastery mat
Boxbollen

Go karting- they have been and our local one isn’t great
driver experience days- they would enjoy this.
Rock climbing- dd does this as a hobby
make up fridge- dd has one
mini fridge-
air up water bottle - both have had one
trainers- definitely will get these yes! Thank you
indoor cycling machine
indoor treadmill
indoor rowing machine
wall boxing machine
hanging punch bag

• no space for these

alarm clock that flies away and you have to put it back on to make it stop- does this exist 😅 drone - ds would be lethal 😅😂 archery set- they would’nt be into this darts board- ds has one camping equipment and do camping fishing equipment- I don’t do camping 😆 indoor golf putting- no airpods- dd could do with a new pair yes!!! vr headset- ds too young imo steering wheel for PlayStation/xbox- oh this is an idea!! FPRO BALL mastery mat Boxbollen -no idea what these are but off to look them up 😊

Thanks @tillytopthetope

What about an archery experience?

I've been fascinated by the jewellery and blacksmith experiences but they might be a bit young.

Tickets to sporting events?

Escape room experience?

Cross country skiing holiday, less of an extreme sport.

I have DD11 and DS10 into similar things and for DD I’m getting Uggs, hair curler, skincare & make up (Boots have some lovely unique Byoma & Bubble gifts on their 3 for 2), decent make up brushes.

For DS, I’m going all out with a VR headset and hope to god he likes it or it’ll be an expensive mistake. Other ideas were table top football table or hoverboard with go kart attachment. Various football team themed items (hot water bottle, PJs etc).

Also looking to this thread for inspiration 😩

Edited to add: loads of Fugglers (but my DC collect them; I appreciate they’re not to everyone’s taste).

Uggs might be an option but I’ll have to ask her, she’s funny so she might say no to them. Her hair is naturally curly but she has a straightener (my old one) that she doesn’t really use often. I will definitely give her a bit of skincare stuff but not too much as she has quite a bit to get through I suppose.

A VR headset is a no for now, I just think he’s too young. Hoverboard would have my anxiety through the roof 😅. He has a multi top games table - oh god they sound spoiled I know but they treat their stuff really well so things don’t break/get broken much.

off I go to look up fugglers 😅

I’d go with things to do if they have overwhelming amounts of stuff already.
I usually get mine theatre, sports match or concert tickets, vouchers for cinemas or attractions they like to visit for them plus a friend, maybe crafting things. If they are into sports things like a lesson surfing or skiing or a high ropes course voucher

We are in a seaside town and funnily enough neither of them took to surfing 😅

My DD was recently 13 and loves skincare/make-up etc. She really loves the Hollywood mirror she got for her birthday…a free-standing mirror with lights around the edge. It’s great and looks lovely in her room! She also got a Pandora charm bracelet which she loves and easily added to every Christmas and birthday!

Only thing I’ve got her for Christmas so far is Caroline Hiron’s’ new book on teen skincare which looks good. She’s also asked for ear piercing and earrings and a matcha making set.

Other ideas…perfume, Sol de Janeiro/ Victoria Secret body sprays, books, clothes vouchers, jewellery box, skincare storage, bath caddy, fluffy blanket/cushions/bedding for room, tickets to a show, waffle maker, chocolate fountain, ice cream maker, sweet hamper, art supplies, stuff related to hobbies?

Do they have bikes?
Do you have an ice rink nearby? Ice skating/ice hockey taster sessions?

Oooh the Pandora might be a nice idea! thank you.
She has a mirror with lights in her bathroom.

I will get her some little bits for her room as it’s. New and still partially finished decor wise.

she wanted a ninja creamie initially but has now changed her mind…

Yes they both have bikes

No ice rink nearby unfortunately

Fpro ball mastery - pricey but unsure of your budget

https://fpromat.co.uk/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=20777672340&utm_content=693600520999%E2%80%A8&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20777672340&gbraid=0AAAAAqf4yypRUD2bw95TqzfPRJwRzeKMe&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxMvkpuyZkAMVO5RQBh2M3BLlEAAYASAAEgJV1fD_BwE

Boxbollen website - it is cheaper on Amazon but just to give you an idea

https://boxbollen.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOoqPmR3hewcEGEU4kV5rwWdzU7_W2OZUaCfYZ9vRMDdfYRViYUU6

Amazon - type this into Amazon they also do one that rolls away if you look on google

Ejoyous Flying Digital Alarm Clock - Novelty Helicopter Propeller UFO Design for Heavy Sleepers, Adults - Home Bedroom Decoration

My kids have everything. This year, they’re getting them a joint “big present” which is going to be a pull down projector screen and a good quality projector so they can all have “cinema nights”. I think I’ll get them a few bits to go with it like a popcorn machine and personalised snack tray/ bowls.

Are experiences and things to do really a Christmas present though? So Christmas morning/ day you say ‘oh we’ll go to x in the new year’ isn’t totally a Christmas present to me unless it’s something like a concert ticket- it’s you taking your children out. I always go with food, books, something comfy and something to do (Lego/ craft set/ dart board, rubex cube) and then eg cool funko pops or figurines unless they’ve asked for something. One of the kids this year has asked for a telescope or binoculars so trying to figure out a way of doing that affordably

Thedevilhasfinallycaughtupwithhim

love that!!

@Tryingatleast I suppose it depends on the child. My GC (9) wanted to do indoor sky diving, so that was my present. They have so much anyway and are too young to be excited by branded clothing etc. The day out might be a stretch for the parents.
@Statsquestion1 my soon-to-be 11 year, granddaughter wants a shopping day with her Mum and she wants to buy a Pandora bracelet then, so she will get cash, to do this.
She's a child who enjoys everyone being off work together.