Everything you got the kids?

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What did you end up getting your DC for Christmas? I haven’t finished DS yet but I got DD (8.5):

From Santa:

Special lafufu
Aphmau Sticki rolls
Aphmau case set
Posca pens

From me and Dh:

Big wSticki roll set
2x lafufus
3x Plouise bits
Darren Shan book set
Jacqueline Wilson books
Stitch stationary set
Stitch guitar
Wicked notebook
Top model book
KPop demon hunter backpack
67 plush
Jaffa cake dispenser

Stocking:
Stitch earrings
Where’s Stitch book
Harry Potter reading light
Top trumps
Glow in the dark stars

I have never heard of the Jaffa cake dispenser but omg Dp would love it. Where did you get it from? Does it actually dispense real Jaffa cakes?

@MumsknotI ordered it from Home Bargains online. They had them in store too but I couldn’t carry it at the time. It dispenses those mini packs of Jaffa cakes that are hard to find to refill, didn’t think of that!

Everything comes from father Xmas:
7 year old and 5 year old shared - Nintendo switch 2 plus mario kart and Minecraft.

7 year old - kpop demon hunters hoodie
Harry potter wand pens
Gorilla squeeze toy
Hermione funko keyring
Croc jibbitz Pokémon
Kiko Milano glitter lip balm
3x nail polishes
New water bottle
Necklace beads/string
Percy Jackson book

5 year old
Gecko wall climbing toy
Gel pens
Pencil set
Steampunk robot colouring in book.
Peanut butter monster book.

Harry potter wand pens
Gorilla squeeze toy
Sonic funko keyring
Croc jibbitz batman
Bath duck
Mini national trust magnifier thing.

I love the Jaffa cake dispenser!!! My teenage son's would love it Lol

Great ideas! Going to check out that Jaffa cake dispenser! Thank you 😊

Main gifts

Dd9:

• Harry Potter hogwarts tower lego
• Box of Harry Potter accessories (Funko pop, Stationary, keyring etc)
• Hello Kitty switch game
• 2 x jumpers
• K Pop PJs
• books

Dd7:

• lego friends cat birthday party set
• lego creator unicorns set
• lego creator type writer
• scruff a luv
• bluey switch game
• box with cinnamonroll accessories
• K Pop PJs
• books
• national geographic glow in the dark marble run

DS2:

• Fisher price record player
• Monster truck mover
• bigjigs santa train
• usbourne trains sticker book
• teletubbies magic painting book
• trash truck jumper
• books

Might get him some magnetic tiles to add to the collection too

I’ve 4 Dc so for presents from Me & Dh /Santa are:
Ds 11:
New Bike
Switch game
McLaren Hoodie & Baseball cap
F1 T-shirt
Mclaren calendar
slippers
a couple of books
Ticket to Ride game.

Dd10: (just had her birthday)
White Fox hoodie lucky cat Lego set
dtawing light box
Drawing/sketch books, watercolour pens & charcoal pencils
sol de Janeiro perfume & shower gel
leather crossbody bag
stack of books (6-8 books she’s an avid reader).
Roboalive Snake
Roller skates
Horse calendar
fluffy slippers

Dd8:
Drawing light box
bundle of sketch books, water colour pencils, pencils & fine liners
stack of books ( also a big reader)
Arsenal football kit
fluffy slippers
Switch football game
Dalmatians calender
LittleLive pets rabbit

ds6:
Scaletrix Mario set
Dinosaur car track set
Grinch slippers
stunt scooter
Roboalive spider
T-Rex night light
Books (bug book, dinosaur light up book, rabbit & bear book)
Bee calender (he loves bees)
Light up tracing pad
Grinch note pad & pen

i will have to get a few bits to even it up between them & they have a stocking each (sock shaped one). They have more this year after some very tough years.

DD21: Tom Ford perfume, a stocking which I haven’t sorted yet plus £200.
DD20: Jo Malone perfume, a stocking which I haven’t sorted yet plus £200.

i do miss the days of Sylvanian Families and Barbies.

DS1 10yo-
Ticket to see Gorillaz (it will be his first concert I am excited to take him!)
Gorillaz T-shirt
Ramen bowel
Pair of Vans
Shacket
Japanese phrase book
Sketch book and pens

DS2 8yo
Meerkat feeding experience at zoo
Real Madrid tracksuit
Oodie with our cat’s face on it
Ramen bowl
Football socks
Football
Drumming pad
New controller for xbox

they will also both get stockings with socks, stationary, sweets and chocolate coins.

Not started yet. But they are 25 & 21 and haven’t given me any ideas despite asking!

5 year old DD:

Stocking from Father Christmas:

• Chocolate mice
• Christmas piskie figure
• Set of fancy colouring pencils
• Christmas Tonie figure
• Winter Light book by Aaron Becker
• Wooden flying saucer toy - what she wrote to him for

Presents from us:

• Sylvanian Families Grand Department store with accessories, added shops and tram
• Aldi Princess Jasmine Market Playset
• Usborne Christmas sticker book

Trying to resist adding to the pile as she will get presents from others.

Everything bar one comes from father christmas and yes I know my lot are spoilt but the benefits or bargain hunting!

Chips the eldest (18) has:
Nutrabullet
Warhammer set
Baggy jeans
Gothic jewellery
Hello kitty stuff
Monster high doll
Duck related stuff
Socks
Candle warmer
Candle
Fleece duvet set
2x lego flower sets
Bits and bobs

Middle chips (14) has
Lego succulents
Insta max camera and film
Mini fridge
Hoodies
Combats
Oogie boogie stuff
Pop vinyl figures
Fnaf models
T shirts

Baby chips (10) has
Build your own remote controlled ferrari
Airfix kit
Mechanno kit
Remote control cars
Gel pens
Back to the future lego car
Back to the future die cast car
Back to the future t shirt (see where his current hyper focus is?)
Lego f1 cars
Science kit

They all have a stocking with useful bits and pieces in

DS10-
Main gifts
On running trainers
smart watch
Reading pillow

I don’t do stockings but these are his smaller gifts
Brain rot teddy
Bike lights
Water bottle
Guinness book of records
Puzzle book
Warmer teddy
Wash set
Onsie
Fluffy socks
F1 Lego set
Two Montirex T-shirts
tshirt that says “got any grapes?”
Alarm Clock
Choc orange
Bath bombs
Torch
Boba tea sachets
water bottle

DD12

Main gifts

Shark styler pro hair dryer
Necklace
bracelet

Paper cats origami set
Hair wax stick
Pjs
Byoma set
Make up sponges
Mascara
Clear mascara
Lego set
Nike Sports socks
Fluffy socks
Boba tea
Eye masks
Comb
Hair clip
Victoria secret spray

Her sports team training set
Her Sports team gearbag
Choc orange
Water bottle
Hair bobbles
Nike tshirt
nike leggings
nike hair bobbles
New Razor that sticks in her shower

I’ve probably forgotten something but that’s most of it.
I have a couple more little things to get DS

Love these threads! I want to get a few more bits in December so turn to them for inspo. All comes from Father Christmas in our house too. I haven't got anything for stocking yet and these will have a few small gifts in.

DD10:
Acoustic guitar
Heelys
Gui Gui deluxe slime set
Allie Brosch Book
Bitzee Hamster Ball
Warmie Teddy
Band Merch - hoodie and plush
Special Funko Pop

DS8
Mariokart Steering Wheel with pedals
Remote control monster truck
Indoor basketball hoop and silent basketball
Bitzee Hamster Ball
Warmie Teddy
Magnetic Blocks Set
Nerf Bow and Arrow
Minecraft Light Up Bluetooth Headphones
Gu Jitsu Creeper
Super Mario Hover Shell Strike
Ninja Hamster Card Game

DS5 (almost 6)
Bitzee Dinosaur
How to Train your Dragon robot dragon
2 x Pokemon plushies
Warmy Teddy
Magnetic Blocks Set
Minecraft Lights and Sounds Sword
New Scooter
Pokemon Labyrinth Game
Big horrible Schleich mythical scorpion thing which was requested!
Schleich Frog (tiny, will go in the stocking)

DS1 - 18
Has given no ideas and claims not to want anything. He'll get a hamper of his favourite foods, luxury versions where applicable, to take back to uni. A couple of warm jumpers, and a painting of his team's stadium. Maybe a leather satchel type bag he mentioned wanting for uni but wasn't sure whether he'd use it.
Stocking - Christmas cheeses (the shaped ones)
Nailcare set
chocolates and sweets
Maybe chargers
Scarf
Socks of historical figures
USA president quote card game
Gift card for Greggs/other cafe type place if I can find out which would be most useful to him at uni.
Posh ginger beer for Xmas lunch

New PJs, slipper socks and hot chocolate set on Xmas Eve

If he gives me no more ideas once home will also get cash - probably £200

DS2 - 16:
Tickets for Stranger Things show in London in January
Vinyl he asked for
Wicked calendar and Taylor Swift calendar - one for here and one for his dad's!
Shower speaker
Maybe a new hoodie/other clothing
Stranger Things T shirt

Stocking:
Lots of sweets/chocolates
Fancy pot noodles
Stranger Tings top trumps
Socks that look like his cat's legs
Taylor Swift pens
Stranger Things mug
Greggs card
Apple music card thing
Gloves
Charger
Some fancy drink for lunch.

New pjs, fluffy socks and hot chocolate for Xmas Eve.

I thought I was struggling this year but it looks ok written down, so this has been helpful!

boy 19

shoes
hoody
t-shirt
wallet
dashcam
rucksack

boy 17
phone
gaming monitor

still to get a few bits and pieces

So far a switch 2 with two games and a pair of PJs for DS9.

Will also get him some yoto cards and a hamper of his favourite foods.

He has lots of family who buy for him so he will have plenty of other bits and pieces from his wishlist.

I am done and wrapped and resisting the urge to twitch! We are going to Disneyland Paris on Xmas day evening which is their main present that they have no idea about. Also got them a craft table to share. DD6 - Solar System Model. Make your own Moon. Solar System Craft Set. Mini kids footspa. Taylor Swift Night Light. London Snap (we went recently and she put a London game on her list). Bracelet Making Kit. Books. A care bear. A care bear craft set. 2 x Tonies and a stocking full of bits and bobs. DD4 Santa Teddy. Reindeer Cushion. Dancing Cactus. A bunny dust pan and brush (she loves sweeping up) Hello Kitty Bunny. Mellissa and Doug Ice Cream Set. Care bear. Peppa Pig Craft Set. Books. 2 x tonies and a stocking full of bits and bobs.

I’m almost finished now. I’m including on these lists gifts I’ve delegated (on request!) to aunts/uncles/grandparents.

DS17
Uniqlo tracksuit
JPG Le Male aftershave
CK boxers
Lake golf balls
Wall picture lights for bedroom
Rituals toiletries
Thermal coffee cup for college
Cash from wider family

Stocking
Golf ninja tee holder
Golf bamboo tees
Happy Gilmore golf towel
Fidget cube
Takeaway dice
Chilli in a can
Charger cable
Sloppy Synopsis card game
Tiger balm
Sweets/chocolate/fudge (still to get)

DD13
Victoria’s Secret scarf
Victoria’s Secret body sprays x4
Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk set
Pandora charm x2
Matcha making set
Jellycat snow dragon
Ear piercing voucher
Boots voucher

Stocking
Sundae shower foam
Teen skincare book
Charcoal art pencils
Cable bites
Cosy socks
Christmas cross stitch
Pastel highlighters
Eugy Turtle kit
Gingerbread lip balm
Sweets/chocolate/fudge (still to get)

DD7
Football boots
Jumbo care bear plush
Care Bear Smiggle set
Care bear Polly pocket
Squishmallow onesie
Stitch Lego
Pets Alive bunny
Jellycat elf
Etch art set
Weird but true book

Stocking
Eugy Panda kit
Handheld microscope
Chocolate lip balm
Bedazzler kit
Care bear stickers
Scented pencils
Cosy socks
Palm Pal
Book
Sweets/chocolate/fudge (still to get)

What a lovely surprise!

DD is nearly 4 at Christmas. She has a sack from Santa but it’s all cheaper or useful things than 6 presents from us.

From Santa
Crayola colour wonder princesses
Nappies for her baby dolls
Character hair accessories
Character jumper and knickers
Bath bomb
I spy airport (for up and coming holiday)
Character flannel
felt tips and colouring book
Stencils
Harmonica (last years was a victim of potty training!)
magnetic travel ludo
Sketch pad
character plasters
lip balm
some second hand sylvanian families figures
A dancing Christmas tree toy
magic painting book
2nd hand dr dressing up outfit

From us
Suitcase (she has been desperate for one!)
Frozen dolls
Animal a day book
Dobble
set of clothes for holiday
lacing letters

My lot aren't really kids anymore...but I always like these threads, reminds me of the toy years!

DS1 (23)
'Pub in a box' and t-shirt from a local brewery
Movie soundtrack book
Coffee machine - joint gift for him and gf ready for moving into their own place in the new year

DD (18)
Polaroid printer
Silver bracelet
Adidas hoodie
'The Rose Field' His Dark Materials book

DS2 (16)
Lego Gameboy
'Pop yourself' custom Funko
Vans hoodie
Sausage roll maker (like a sandwich toaster)
Tim Berners-Lee book