Come on then tell us what you have got them…

[Allromanticsmeetthesamefate]

I haven’t seen one of these thread yet this year and with lots of “help need ideas for…” type posts thought might be useful, plus I’m nosy and love hearing what everyone has bought their DC

(misers, moaners and the “DC should only gets a resource book, pair of socks and a satsuma” brigade need not comment.)

Three teenage girls 14, 17 & 18 was in my element shopping for them this year if I’m honest.

DD 14

stocking…

Beauty works miracle spray
Nike socks
Victoria Secrets pants
Lush bath bomb
Lemon sherbet candy kittens
chocolate coin’s
Candle
Hair mask
rattler
baileys
More Chocolate
pimple patches
makeup brush
lip gloss
face mask
Rhode lip blush

Sack

Fino hair mask
Cervie moisturiser
UKLASH serum
Ordinary skin set
Republic perfume set
Equidry waterproof riding socks
Big Christmas sweet jar
Beaumont and bear jumper
new stirrup leathers
selection box

Big present

record player & Vinyl
Kentucky saddle pad
Barbour jacket

Grandparents 1

contribution to Barbour jacket & Vinyl

Grandparents 2

Bio Ionic curlers

Table present

Surprise iPhone upgrade

DD 17

ordinary lash serum
Nike socks
Victoria Secrets pants
Lush bath bombs
chocolate coin’s
Candle
Hair mask
rattler
baileys
More Chocolate
pimple patches
makeup brush
lip gloss
face mask
Rhode lip blush
riding socks

REM concealer
REM foundation
Silver dress watch
Jean Paul Gautier La Belle perfume
Les Fran Joggers
Les Fran puffa jacket
Fluffy blanket room
Fluffy bed sofa pillow
Selection box

Big presents

GO PRO for riding
ipad
Phantom of the opera tickets

Grandparent 1

Black Opium perfume & Rare beauty mascara

Grandparents 2

Maroon and cream Spizals & Blow out brush

Table present

Surprise iPhone upgrade

DD 18

ordinary lash serum
Nike socks
Victoria Secrets pants
Lush bath bombs
chocolate coin’s
Candle
Hair mask
rattler
baileys
More Chocolate
pimple patches
makeup brush
lip gloss
face mask
Rhode lip blush
riding socks

Sack

Emma Hardy beauty set
Wild deodorant pack
lush gift set
perfume
travel water colour set
giraffe hot water bottle
vinyl
Karaoke (drop the Mic) game
Carhartt WIP bag
Bershka Jeans
Bershka hoody

Main

Run Star Hike Converse
Apple headphones
Cash wallet (poor student!!)

Grandparents 1 contribution to money and apple headphones, some little bits to open

Grandparents 2 contribution to money and apple headphones, come little bits to open.

Table present surprise IPhone upgrade

Phew all done, looking at this I think there is a gap in my youngest DD’s sack (like to keep things equal) so I’d love to read what you have all got your DC.

DH aged 70

Coat

Lots, probably. There's absolutely no reason to be rude. My favourite colour is red. I'm not sure what that says about anyone. Gently, I suppose I'm rebelling against the idea that one has to be perfect for so much of the time. That's all, enough now. Have a good evening.

My DC were never interested in Lego and Meccano past Y3&4 but then their doing things are all outside, their ponies which they spend every waking hour (bar school) with.

Brilliant

Ooo we are not quite at the F&F point yet but this is the 1st year for a their Christmas hasn’t featured Holland Cooper!

This made me laugh!!!

Boys here, the 14 year old has:

A Lego machine gun model
Guinness book of world records
New ear buds
rubix cube timer cube
italian brainrot magnetic blocks
race jammers

and in his stocking:

tonys chocolate bar
rainbow popcorn
oddballs boxers
picasso colouring book
sarcastic pens
hair texture powder
swimmers notebook
grip socks
Candy kittens sweets
satsuma

he is also getting some cash, new goggles, a new iPhone case, some cards, and something specific for one of his sports, from his relatives.

the 12 year old has:

Pokemon card etb
ripleys believe it or not book
cuddle cushion
2x rugby shirts
black Nike puffer jacket (bought on Vinted as he will inevitably lose it)
race jammers

and in his stocking:

tonys chocolate bar
rainbow popcorn
oddballs boxers
rugby kicking tee
lynx gift set (small)
hair texture powder
grip socks
rugby players notebook
Candy kittens sweets
an apple (he doesn’t like satsumas)

He is also getting some cash, a watch, a nerf dart, a glow in the dark rugby ball and a
Mini rugby ball from his relatives.

I read the first bit, thought ah mines similar, but then realised that was only the stocking 😆😆😆

DS13: adult Lego castle set
tickets to see a comedian he likes
Surrey cricket top
New cricket bat (he needs this)
Spotify premium subscription
Lego art range set (the great wave one)
Special atlas book
T shirt and sweatshirt

stocking: chocolate orange, giant tube of smarties, nip and fab face wash, montezuma chocolate, chocolate coins, Stranger things Funko pop, set of cute pens, magnets for holding music on his stand when performing outdoors and a magnetic pencil for his music stand

DS5: paw patrol lookout tower and all the cars/pups
Meccano set
Scalextric set
Spidey Lego set
Stitch interactive toy
Set of Oliver Jeffers books
Potion making/craft set
Dance shoes
A toot (it’s a sort of starter flute)
stocking: giant tube of smarties, chocolate animal shapes, a dinosaur sewing set, bath bombs, a dinosaur pen, chocolate coins, 2 schleich animals and 4 yoto cards

We do stockings on Christmas Eve as a nod to my German grandmother so there’s always one thing that’s too big for the stocking alongside it (Funko pop and sewing set this year).

@goudaandserrano I love the idea of a main present and then a bunch of clue presents to help them guess! What a fun idea 😃

Your presence is more important than all those presents. Didnt need to go mad

Those poor girls, can't believe they're not all getting new show ponies for Christmas. Maybe next year, OP

I'm sorry OP I can't be bothered to write a List out but I love reading through other people's lists for ideas (and nosiness).
We also do table gifts! I got sick of the disappointing Christmas crackers and decided to sew some cute little gift bags out of Christmas fabric and put a little gift inside (sadly no iPhones though 😅) along with a joke and a silly hat.
We still end up getting the Christmas crackers now though because DC like pulling them..but that's how the table gifts tradition was born for us!

We have a new one coming in the new year!!!

DD17
smart watch
heated seat for car
clothing
sports clothing
taxidermy course
books
lego
interactive murder mystery
tickets to cabaret
colouring blanket
caroline Hererra perfume
other bits, merch

DS 14
olympic weights
Apple Watch
tickets to cabaret
books
electric razor
Specialize trainers
sports wear
aftershave
artic monkeys merch
microphone
massager
other bits

DH
Target Omni darts system

Me
earrings
prada perfume
cabaret tickets
vouchers for Botox and micro blading

I feel bad for you OP, you're getting a hard time!
It's funny because when an OP posts asking people for any sort of information (or opinion) but doesn't include their info, the thread gets filled with "you first" type posts with people complaining that OP shouldn't be asking for people to share when they haven't shared themselves. But then you include your list for other people to read, and get accusations of boasting. You just can't win sometimes.

Agree! Life is tough for kids compared to when we all grew up. Obviously material things dont make up for everything, but if you cant spoil them at Christmas when can you!

I’m really excited to give my parents a Storybox.life memory book gift. They get emailed a question each week about their life and reply with their story and any pictures. When complete they get a full colour hardback story of their life. A few different companies do them but Storybox is the only one based in the UK. Bought it here

To share?

Its not crass, its buying DC what you know they will like! Theres a world of difference to a teenager between Nike (insert any other teen lusted after brand) and M&S (insert what you consider nice).

No it’s my youngest’s new ride, she has outgrown her beloved pony, who will staying with us too!

Agreed 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

Where did you get equidry socks?! All out of stock at the moment 🤪

Gosh my kids get at least half of this if not less!
I don’t consider us to be Mr&Mrs Scrooge either.

I can’t believe you just sat down and wasted probably around half an hour to list each single item your DC are getting from you and grandparents 😳