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.

Believe it or not but kids can have BOTH.

I was drowning in my mams time as are my kids... we always did the big Christmas too.

Its not an either or scenario... is that really what people need to tell themselves, that those of us who but more than necessaries and 1 present are never spending any time with our kids.

Poorer people tend to do bigger Christmases, its more of an 'event' as we don't just have money to drop at a whim all year round. That also translates to not sending kids off to after school clubs, childcare, holiday camp/trips or boarding school etc... because we can't afford it. Honestly my kids are if anything sick of my time lol.

DS9

stocking (we have quite small stocking!) - chocolate bars, mini goo jit zu, lego mini figure, squishmallow surprise bag, fidget spinner

Presents - lego set, switch game, tonie, mug, telescope and stargazing guide, Taylor Swift t shirt and hoodie.

DS8

stocking - exactly the same as DS9!

presents - lego set, mug, tonie, nerf gun and target, kpop hoodie, fortnite t shirt, squishmallow mini set, snow globe

DD8 (but has a learning disability)

stocking - chocolate, make up brush, cheap blusher and powder, chelsea doll, wicked compact mirror

presents - baby born walk along Emily(?) doll, kids digital camera, disney princess jumper and pjs, barbie, tonie, baby annabelle feeding chair, large mirror for her playing hairdressers.

You are putting alcohol in your 14yo’s stocking?

DD (age 7) is getting:

Switch 2
Ski boots
Walking boots (if they arrive in time!)
Wicked notebook
Mosaic sticker book
PJs
Oodie
Slippers
3 x books
Princess annual
Bath bombs
Lights to go around her mirror
Fleece jacket
Wooly hat
Socks
Science kit
Lego

Probably some other stuff I’ve forgotten. My attitude to Christmas is very much if you need anything in December it’s being wrapped and going under the tree! I may still get another toy, possibly something monster high related. PJs and Oodie are her Santa presents, she asked Santa for PJs - so shes got some fancy satin ones! In our house Santa brings one present (around £15-20).

She’s also getting the following from grandparents and other relatives:

Wicked Lego
Lamp
Kerplunk
More PJs
Barbie annual
Case for switch
Clothes

It doesn't buy class either.

DD 8

• Dressing gown
• pjs
• nintendo Switch lite
• Plushie pizza
• Stitch art set
• Animal crossing game (for switch)
• Stitch colouring book
• Money box
• Bath bomb
• Bath bomb
• Bath bomb
• Lip set
• Lego angel
• Stich watch
• Squish fidgets
• Nike trainers
• Nike sliders
• Necklace
• Heatless hair curl set
• Body butter/scrub set
• Stationary set
• Face mask
• Face mask
• Hair mask kit
• Fluffy socks
• Hero’s
• Choc tubes x 4
• Choc coin (big)
• Choc coins
• Malteasers
• Chocolate penguin
• Nike pro shorts
• Nike t shirt
• Nike t shirt
• Under armor hoody

DS 13

• Nike sliders
• Book
• iphone 14
• Bath bomb
• Bath bomb
• Bath bomb
• Hero’s
• Choc tubes x 4
• Choc coin (big)
• Choc coins
• Malteasers
• Chocolate penguin
• Reese’s
• nike Tracksuit
• nike Tracksuit
• nike Jumper
• nike Jumper
• nike Trackies
• nike T shirt
• nike T-shirt
• nike T-shirt
• nike T-shirt
• nike T-shirt
• Pjs
• nike Shorts
• lego x nike Socks
• air jordan Bag
• Oreos
• Smelly stuff
• dressing gown

This is just from me. No idea what their dads, or other family have got them.

both kids will go to their respective dads xmas eve, get their presents from that side of the family their, then come to me in the afternoon this year then we'll have our christmas all together in the evening.

my mum will bring the kids presents to mine for them.

I have had

Ok

Bit different in my circumstances as DD is 23 and had her gifts several days ago due to being abroad over Christmas and some being useful for her holiday.

Mostly rat themed clothing from Etsy and Amazon as that's what she wanted.

So different to when I was buying 10ish presents plus stocking fillers.

Just had to check that this is the Xmas board. Are we actually telling people off for talking about presents they’ve bought for their children for Xmas on the Xmas board? 🤣🤪 Next we won’t be able to talk about GCSEs on the secondary education board or how to cook tofu on the vegan board.

I thought I was doing quite well as, for the first time ever, I have managed to find something my little one will like. He's severely disabled, hasn't figured out how to use his hands much less play with toys and is blind into the bargain. He's 5 and this is the first year I have been excited about what I have bought him. He's nil by mouth so I can't even make up his lack of a pile with sweets and chocolate. He has one single present from me and I hope he likes it.

That's fantastic SeaWolves. I hope your little boy and your whole family have a lovely Christmas. 💖

@Seawolves You have done well! It’s so hard with children with disabilities and SEND! My DD (has Down syndrome) already has a million barbies and dolls but it’s all she likes and plays with so she has more for Christmas! One present he will love is perfect ❤️

dd1 AirPods, trainers, led face mask, books, slippers, reading light, pjs, phone case and AirPod case, colouring book, Rhode lip gloss
dd2 kindle, trainers, led face mask, books, slippers, reading light, pjs, phone case, colouring book and pens and AirPod case

stockings are socks, bobbles, booze, chocolate, gloves, and a piece of jewellery

they are 22/19

I thought Santa brought a stocking or a sack, didn't realise people did both. We're more a stocking at the end of the bed and mum and dad presents under the tree family. I LOVE the idea of a table present, might add that in this year.

I've got:

DS14
Hoodie
Jeans
Alarm clock
Baseball cap
Lego
F1 shirt
Model cars
Sports bag
Lynx (obvs)
Xbox game

DS12
Xbox controller
Lego sets x 3
Watch
Electric toothbrush (his request)
Sports bag
Lynx
Game
Bowler hat (again, his request)

DS10
Bike
Robot
Watch
Lego
RC helicopter
RC tank
Xbox controller
Sports bag
Lynx
Swiss Army knife

DD8
Aqua beads
Airbrush styler
Spirograph
Hot water bottle
Noodle advent calendar (she was desperate for it)
Confetti (fake) Stanley
Roller skates
Hair curler
Mini camera
Make up suitcase

DD6
Aqua beads
Bike
Polly pocket
Fairy playset
Hot water bottle
Confetti (fake) Stanley
Wicked purse
Roller skates
Make up set
Hair chalk
Dress up set

DS4
Bike
Explorer play set
Magnetic fishing
Batman play set
Dinosaur egg
Marble run
Kinetic sand
Monster truck track
Police dress up
Wheelbarrow

DS1
Duplo
Wooden ice cream set
Wooden toaster
Wooden biscuits
Wooden Ark
Dino plush
Ride on Dino
Blue activity book
Collection of Christmas stories

And copious amounts of chocolate coins and selection boxes.

Writing this out has made me realise I've bought one child an extra present and the baby too few (although he won't care).

I start buying in September and wrap them up as I go along. Then I forget what I've got and its just as big as a suprise for me on Christmas day.

Oh this is a great tip! And I hope I remember it when LO is old enough for a phone. (Currently only 3 lol)

😂

Really????

im absolutely flabbergasted and glad I don’t live in the UK.

Oh do keep up!

Insane amount of presents perhaps you could donate 1 or 2 instead to a charity for children who don't receive any, there are plenty atm asking for 1 present for a deprived child.

Dd is 5. We've got:
Something she wants: vet play set
Something she needs: a watch to learn how to tell the time
Something to wear: nee pajamas and slippers
Something to read: a new book

The slippers, Pj's and book are from us and the others from father Christmas. Father Christmas is also bringing some stocking fillers like a slinky, a pen, a mug, a sticker book and some chocolate coins.

This feels like a normal level of gifting in my family. Her birthday was in October and she was given sooo much from her classmates and family so she doesn't need or want lots of things now.

Edited to add: we also donated to a local toy run and to Crisis at Christmas.

Interesting that despite your huge wealth and wonderful life you have so much time to post on Mumsnet. Just shows money doesn't buy happiness I suppose. I'm poor so not much else to do.

You’re so right, I had never thought of that…🤔

You could also spend a few hours in soup kitchen @croy make up a toiletry bag for someone without shelter or volunteer at a food bank..

I mean maybe you already do these things, it’s quite presumptuous of me to expect that you don’t seeing as I don’t know you….

The amount of gifts is insane, but honestly I am more concerned buying underage kids alcohol.