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What have you bought so far?

101 replies

nickievans1987 · 01/11/2025 13:15

Is it too early for a what have you bought so far thread? I would love to know what you have got, or planned if not quite actually bought yet, and for who. Let's hope it gives us all some good ideas. I'll start it off...

DS6:
Tickets to the minecraft experience
Echo dot
A display thing for his bedroom wall for crystals, fossils and general treasures
A new set of books - possibly the boy who grew dragons ones

Stocking fillers:
Enid Blyton yoto card, some crystals, cool guitar picks/personalised strap, chocolate orange, chocolate coins, sparklers, maybe a 3d pen if I can find a cheapish one

DS10:
Tickets to a rugby match
Echo dot
New Percy Jackson book
Harry potter 5 and the hobbit dvds

Stocking fillers:
Dumb ways to die card game, mini aftershave set, chocolate orange, chocolate coins, sparklers, maybe a 3d pen also

Also got them a joint axe throwing game for the garden, and going to ask others for the zombie evolution board game, a cinema voucher and voucher for clip and climb I think

Husband:
A rugby hoodie and tshirt
A woodwork router bits set he asked for
Will also get some little bits, maybe some whisky and Grasmere gingerbread that he likes

Mum:
A voucher for a massage at the gym she goes to
2 x books she wants
Weights for ankles/wrists for the aqua classes she does at the gym
Some nice chocolates

Nieces and Nephews:
Mostly money at this point for the older ones but a lego friends set and some kind of craft thing where you make water gel animals for 6 year old niece, and play kitchen food for 2 year old nephew

Stepsister and husband:
No idea! Possibly the 1% club board game as they like it on tv. Then maybe Baileys and chocolates but I did similar last year so hoping I might come up with something more inspired!

OP posts:
CarolwithoutanE · 01/11/2025 13:18

Books for the children in my class.

Nothing else yet. I have a rough list of things and by that I mean 1 thing for DH and 1 thing for youngest DC.

JudgeBread · 01/11/2025 13:19

✨ Absolutely Nothing ✨

I started a new job at the beginning of October and it's been kind of all consuming, so I've put off shopping until now. Following for some inspiration because I have no idea what to get anyone.

BobblyBobbleHat · 01/11/2025 13:27

Only really started for dd (7), I like to get hers done first.

Stocking:
Squish alongs
Top trumps
Box of marbles
Stick on earrings
Sticker book
Activity book
Reading book
Hair clips
Small Maileg mouse
Scented colouring pencils
Chelsea barbie
Clothes for Chelsea Barbie
(Will add some chocolate coins nearer the time)

Main:
Ouchies puppy - desperate for this, still very into toys.
Watercolour art set and book
Barbie vet set
Pets Alive puppy clinic and extra puppies

Normally she just has one big main, maybe 2, but nothing she wanted was very expensive this year. It's doesn't actually seem loads, but I know she'll be pleased so will probably leave it at that, unless I get the twitch!

ThankGodItsAutumn · 01/11/2025 13:46

DD is 21 and was uhmming and ahhing about buying yet more gig tickets last month when Olivia Dean added extra dates so I said I'd give her the cash for that if she managed to get one, which she did, so that's her main pressie sorted.

Stocking
Chicken wine mini bottle and glass set
Parmesan grater from our recent holiday in Italy which she spotted and loved but decided she couldn't justify buying
A crocheted dinosaur which I didn't manage to finish in time for her birthday 🤦🏼‍♀️
Possibilities
Probably the new book by Kamala Harris
Bum Bum cream
Coconut chocs of some description

Need to think of a few more bits...

mummyof2boys30 · 01/11/2025 13:52

DS1 (16)
Mountain bike
Bike cleaning kit
Lynx 6 spray set
Car tshirt

DS2 (13)
Welder
Welder gas
Grinder
Vice
Watch
Lynx 6 spray set

Mum - tickets to theatre
DH - tshirt
Nieces/nephews - cash already in money wallet ready to do
FIL - mug

PeonyBulb · 01/11/2025 13:55

Nothing

Justcallmedaffodil · 01/11/2025 14:05

So far have bought and wrapped for:

DH - Kindle, leather Kindle cover, wireless Kindle charger, cashmere jumper, sports clothing/socks (requested)

DS(6) main gifts - metal spitfire construction set, Christmas squishmallows, globe lamp, FIFA Switch game, Diary of a Wimpy Kid book set, air hockey table, Fitbit watch

DS Santa gift - Lego vending machine

DS stocking - Bubblegum lip balm/toothpaste/bubble bath, bamboo toothbrush, chocolate coins, spider tattoos, mini Christmas Lego sets x2, Schleich spider and scorpion figures

DMum - Diary, perfume, soup maker

DMil - Perfume, fabric roll (she machine sews)

DBil - Gin

DS teachers/TA x3 - F&M felt Christmas tree decoration, biscuits

Still have a few bits to buy for the cleaner, dog walker and wider friends/family.

LottieMary · 01/11/2025 14:09

@nickievans1987intretested in the display thing! My son would love something similar

Gymbunny2025 · 01/11/2025 14:16

Almost everything including advent calendars,cards, wrapping paper, a few decorations and Christmas Eve gifts. Got a few more gifts to get mainly the ones I’m waiting for Black Friday for.

mondaytosunday · 01/11/2025 14:19

Widow so no partner, my MIL and own parents have passed away. Pretty much done with my kids other than what I’m making.

Son (22)
Footie team toothbrush and key ring
battery bank for phone
pjs
throw in footie team colours (I’m crocheting this)
set of ‘men’s’ handmade soaps
shirt
cash

Daughter (20)
Battery pack for phone
mini paint set
socks
pjs
sweater
poncho (I’m crocheting)
scarf and hat (I’m crocheting)

Step FIL: something edible like specialty condiments/oils etc

Step grandkids (1,1, 3, 5)
each getting Guatemalan cardi with animals off Etsy and a crochet plushie (monkeys, dragon, mermaid) not made by me put commissioned.

Sisters:
live abroad so will bring with me when I visit in Spring
Two photo books made with photos my mother collected before she died from our childhoods and her childhood.
Niece: TBD

ITSSSSCHRISTMASSS · 01/11/2025 14:19

O I love these threads, especially as I’m raring to go this year!

Ignore some of my comments, I’ve copied and pasted from my notes so I know where I am upto.

DD13
Bought

Milk lip oils
CK socks - wrapped from Santa
Fluffy socks
Makeup sponge
White fox hoodie - wrapped from Santa
Juicy couture earrings
Juicy Couture Perfume - wrapped from us
JC socks - wrapped from Santa
Fiorelli bag - Santa
W7 brush
Dressing gown - wrapped from Santa
Toast Hottie (wheat bag)
Tub of makeup sponges - wrapped from us
P Louise sour blush, lip gloss - Santa
Benefits - eye set
Cotton pad and bud holder
Tweezers - false lashes
Mini makeup bags
Spoolies
Spray bottles
JC tracksuit - wrapped from Santa
Hair set Give Me Cosmetic’s - Wrapped from us
Projector

DD11
Bought

Sabrina Funko - wrapped from us
CK socks - wrapped from Santa
Fluffy socks -
Makeup sponge
White fox hoodie - wrapped from Santa
Juicy couture earrings
Agatha Christi book - Santa
Fiorelli bag - Santa
W7 brush
Dressing gown - wrapped from Santa
Slippers
Dog hottie - wrapped from Santa
Tub of makeup sponges - wrapped from us
P Louise - Bad Batch Perfect Pear - chocolate blush, lip gloss, eye shadow pallet & water spray - Santa
Benefits - eye minis and mask
Cotton pad and bud holder
Tweezers
Mini makeup bags
Nail clippers
Spoolies
Spray bottles
Bath pillow
Hair set - give me cosmetics - wrapped from us
JC jacket - wrapped from Santa
Notebook - wrapped from us
Scetch book and pencils - wrapped from us

On order - selection of clothes

Need to buy - Jellycat and Sol de Janiro

DD8
Bought

Dressing gown & slippers
Bike
Penguin polly pocket
Penguin book - wrapped from us
Stitch Lego - wrapped from us
Buddy the Elf eye shadows
W7 perfumes - wrapped from us
Cup hottie
Stitch duck - Santa
Stitch stamps - Santa
Penguin necklace
penguin cushion cover
Tub of makeup sponges - wrapped from us
P Louise - blush and gloss - Santa
Sketch books - Santa
Colouring pencils - Santa
Diary - wrapped from us
Cotton pad and bud holder
Eye shadow brushes
Mini makeup bags
Spoolies
Spray bottles
Hair care shampoos & towel wrap - wrapped from us
Tiger from demon hunters

Preordered and hoping will arrive before Christmas Zoe from K Pop demon Hunters Funko Pop

On order - reindeer from 99 nights in the forest, fake juicy couture tracksuit from shein and hair accessories.

I also have a collection of cosmetics, skin and hair care for all three I will split between them.

DH - Jumper
FIL - Scarf and men’s travel nail set
MIL - wrap towel, box of note paper - need a nice pen
All Neices and nephews cards with cash in all done

DD8’s friends x 3 - a selection of bits and bobs including wicked bracelets and lip balms with gift boxes

Crackers - first year doing fill my own, bought everything I want to put in from mini makeup to pocket hugs.

Extras - I have a selection of wines and M&S biscuits as general gifts for friends and family we see over the Christmas period.

strawgoh · 01/11/2025 14:21

Christmas pudding
2 Advent calendars
Turkish delight
Chocolate coins
Cheesy biscuits

Meadowfinch · 01/11/2025 14:23

A pair of cargo trousers for DS and a bottle of fizz for the larder.

Quite a bit to do yet. 😱

October2025 · 01/11/2025 14:30

Mum -
Cosy bedding set.

Daughter -
A few books.

Im just not on it yet this year - have ordered a couple of bits from Argos recently but I never managed to collect so do need to reorder at some point. Perhaps I'll wait until black Friday and have a full blown order session. Don't really have that many to buy for.

nickievans1987 · 01/11/2025 14:34

@LottieMary It's actually an old wooden printing tray that we've got him so not specifically for crystals and things but the little compartments are a good size for that sort of thing. My older son already has one in his room and we broke a few of the partitions out between sections so he has a few larger gaps for bigger things and that worked really well.

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CarolwithoutanE · 01/11/2025 14:40

You’ve encouraged me to order mums suitcases.

mamatoTails · 01/11/2025 14:53

A few tubes of smarties/milky buttons for stockings, and 2 foam shower gels for stockings that my girls wanted.
I don’t usually get much before December.

pinkksugarmouse · 01/11/2025 15:06

Well for DH I have finished buying his gifts;
The new Philip Pullman book
Private eye annual
2 CD's (but 1 my adult DD has asked to reimburse me and give from her)

He isn't easy to buy for. He doesn't need any clothes. He doesn't have any hobbies.
We each have a sleekster box from Hotel chocolat too. He will get a gift from his adult DD.

DD (22 yrs) has a birthday on Nov 29th and I have all her birthday presents;
A rat pedant and chain
A custom rat mummy t-shirt with her rats on it
A large rat hammock (joint gift for her and her girls)
Extension pack for her Exploding kittens game
And we will get a vegan cheese selection to share and I will pay for us both

For Christmas;
A rat-tro-vert sweatshirt

I'm pretty stuck for any more ideas for Christmas. She said herself she can't think of anything she wants right now. She's going to Spain with her Dad for Christmas from the 15th Dec so we won't do the usual gift exchange. I'm babysitting the rats at my house.Hooray. Fantastic Christmas present for a rat nan.
I know what she and DH are getting for me. They asked. We don't really do surprises anymore.

WhineAndWine1 · 01/11/2025 15:37

I bought my DH a prefect draft machine but ended up giving it to him for his birthday/wedding anniversary. So absolutely nothing

CoffeeChocolateWine · 01/11/2025 16:37

Love browsing these threads for inspiration 😊 So far I’ve bought…

DS(17)
Golf trolley (requested)
CK boxers
Movie scratch-off poster

Still to buy…
Aftershave
Golf polo shirt
Clothing voucher (or maybe cash)

Stocking…
Ninja golf tee holder
Golf tees
Happy Gilmore golf towel
Spinning fidget cube
Grow a chilli plant in a tin
Takeaway dice

DD(13)
Pandora charm for her bracelet

Still to come (but putting off as she tends to change her mind!)…
Victoria Secret scarf
Ear piercing voucher
Perfume
Matcha making set
Jellycat
Clothing voucher

Stocking…
Sundae shower foam
Teen skincare book
Charcoal art pencils
Cable bites
Fluffy socks
Mini cross stitch
Pastel highlighters
Turtle Eugy model

DD(7)
Etch art set
Fashion set

Still to get (but again holding off till later)..
Jumbo care bear plush
Care bear 3D sticker maker
Onesie
Barbie set
Books

Stocking…
Microscope
Lip balm
Eugy panda model
Blinger machine
Stickers
Fluffy socks
Teddy highlighters
Spy pen
Book

Thecomfortador · 01/11/2025 17:44

Just stocking fillers so far for two ds (7 & 10)
a large bag of marbles each,
a whoopie cushion,
those sponges that come with soap already in them (smell amazing, I just hope they're not wasting under the bed and will still be fragrant by Christmas).
Got 7 year old mini wooden bowling alley from Flying Tiger.
9 yo has a guess who game but they are all well known faces / characters. Maybe not as exciting as the bowling thing?
One has a large dinosaur digging kit the other has a rather small gem digging thing. Bit of a mismatch there which was accidental, joys of online shopping
There's a soft Capybara for each
Mini music box for each
A magic trick each
A giant flump marshmallow each
They'll have some shaped bath bombs but I've not ordered yet and the usual tubes of sweets and a chocolate Santa.
And a cardboard colour in house from Hobbycraft. They're a bit big for those now but it's tradition that Father C brings one and I've had feedback that they're expecting one this year, so why not.

vinylvibes · 01/11/2025 18:56

Not really got much at the moment. But so far:

DS (19)
New X Box controller
Gamesir Thumb grip caps for controller
Armani aftershave
Fantastic Four 2026 wall calander

DS (12)
Fifa FC 2026 switch game
FNAF 2026 wall calander
Chelsea FC limited bear
Clothes

Mum - Not started
MIL - Not started
Mum's partner- Not started
DH - Decided to get something between us

Ariana12 · 01/11/2025 19:15

May I just say that you lot are waay more organised than me. 🤣

BauhausOfEliott · 01/11/2025 19:19

Nothing. Haven’t even thought about it to be honest.

SB1971 · 01/11/2025 20:49

Absolutely nothing!
I messaged our family chat this morning saying now it was November they need to message me some ideas.
DD20 is usually pretty on it but DS16 is a mare and never has a clue and I would not be confident in just buying on my own.
I don’t have loads of others to but so once I have made a start in the kids I will feel better.

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