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To feel overwhelmed buying for family...

7 replies

Madeamistake21 · 09/12/2025 18:34

I have 3 DD's and have lots of ideas for them.
Its my family I feel overwhelmed with buying, stressing me out, Mum, dad, Step mum, step dad, 2 adult sisters, a secret santa.
Im only doing it online as dont have time to go to shops. Ive got a few bits but then need to get something else and just dont know what to get or where to order from.
Any ideas welcome please!

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jocktamsonsbairn · 09/12/2025 21:24

If you share ages, interest and budgets I’m sure people will have plenty of ideas to help you!

Sohelpmegod25 · 09/12/2025 21:25

I’m reading this thinking I could have written it! I need to make a list and get going this weekend I have some bits but need some more 😊

Madeamistake21 · 09/12/2025 22:04

I have bitten the bullet as you like tonight and ordered some things off of Lush and some nice candles. Only doing £15- £20 but dont want to buy rubbish!

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Sarnpark · 09/12/2025 22:07

For about 15 years we have not bought for any adults in our family. We have saved money and the stress of decluttering unwanted presents

xiaolu · 13/12/2025 03:50

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Grumpynan · 13/12/2025 03:54

Can’t go wrong with nice smelly stuff.

I remember one year I bought my dad a nice jumper, nothing special but he loved it. Got my SIL a dressing gown this year, my brother a new credit card holder

hattie43 · 13/12/2025 06:14

If people haven’t said what they’d like they’d all get pyjamas , one pair that suits each individual. Sit on the M & S website to order and have it all delivered . Job done . Can add chocolate or biscuits if you want to pad it out .

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