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.

I really spoil my girl (14) at Christmas too - she is SUCH a good girl, and she doesn't get much for the rest of the year, but I buy throughout the year to facilitate it without ruining myself! She's also had a shitty year, with her grandad getting very ill and her lifelong BFF dumping her out of the blue. Can't remember it all as have been buying and wrapping it from June, I think. But there is:

Manga/anime:
Various books, merch and t-shirts of her favourite series and characters, including a couple of cheap models, a cushion and a blanket.

Squid Game:
Socks and top trumps.

Her favourite musician:
T-shirt and poster.

Clothes: (can't buy her much as she is particular, but stuff to wear in the house is fine)

Soft Primark fleece, and some (second hand but lovely) PJs and big fluffy dressing gown thing with frogs on it.

Warhammer:
Paint set and medium sized figure.

Also remember wrapping some Japanese sweets! Think that's it - gosh that is a lot! She is worth it, tho.

My brother has got her a record player, and mom has got her a sewing basket and some more manga books and merch!

Sadly there are wide differences in wealth in our country, and most people give their kids as much as they can at Xmas, so I don't think it's necessary to judge someone clearly wealthy, for buying their kids quite a lot. Probably most of us would if we could. I am by no means rich, tho fortunate to be better off than some, and I save and look for bargains etc to give DD the best Xmas I can, and one part of that is selecting gifts I think will delight her!

I always like these threads. DD8 is getting:

• a Switch
• Harry Potter Lego Switch game
• various books
• Harry Potter board game
• a couple of craft kits
• red panda pyjamas

Stocking:

• EUGY model wolf cardboard kit
• cat top trumps game
• Harry Potter craft kit
• Fantastic Beasts book
• Lush bubble bath stuff
• a chocolate mini selection box

My family have got her some Lego, clothes and books.

I always worry about spoiling her, so I try to keep it limited, but I also recognise that that's easy for me to say because she has a pretty comfortable life all year round.

All can say is "why". You seem to have gone overboard with your presents. I have a neighbour who buys a similar amount of presents for her family and a few weeks later most of it is binned or on Facebook marketplace.

I've never heard of a table present before. No one I know does this. It can't be very common. I think you can give kids too many gifts.

Amen to that!

I'm sure I'm not the only one here wondering what the budget was for all of that.

Or perhaps people suspect their much shorter lists would be greeted by the OP with an accusation of trying to show her up with ostentatious frugality.

I posted my far shorter list, but it is still everything dd wanted plus a little more. Npthing to do with money either way. The op posted a lovely reply and passed no comment on quantity. I think the different Christmases and gift lists are interesting to read about.

Yes my mum and my gran both did table presents. It’s not a new invention.
My gran usually did jewellery such as a pair of earrings or cufflinks. She had little boxes that she reused every year.
My mum did a Lego set or a book usually, always wrapped beautifully with ribbon.

Yes, we just have small gifts like ... Novelty kitchen timers, fidget toys, a small chocolate box, pack of cards or similar.

This is such a classic MN response and really the root of all judgement…

You do realise @caringcarer that there is a big Ol’ world outside you (AND everyone you know) who do lots of things very differently

That is an absolutely ridiculous amount of gifts. Do you not work? I don’t know how you have time to physically plan and buy that amount of stuff

@genesis92 ever heard of evenings and weekends? 🙄

Online??

@genesis92 yes it’s really tricky to spend a few hours on a Saturday afternoon at my laptop ordering gifts, I managed to pull through though.

@Allromanticsmeetthesamefate , is this from just you and partner or all family and friends

DD almost 15:
2 tshirts from The Spark Company with slogans i hope she will like
Some H&M clothes - leggings, jumper, waistcoat and shirt
A mini watercolours set
A graphic novel she wanted though not sure it will arrive in time (all she actually asked for, she knows it was coming from US though and said Feb birthday is ok if not!)
A game for Switch

DS almost 12:
A lego game
A warm base layer top as going skiing in Feb with scouts
A radio to listen to planes
A game for Switch
Commercial aeroplanes top trumps cards

To share: 2 extra Switch controllers.

They also got horribly spoilt as I got a Nintendo Switch 2 in Black Friday but officially this is "mine" but I let them use it - it is just not allowed in individual bedrooms and needs to stay in a family area.
I will probably top up with some sweets and a tangerine of course!

They don't really ask for anything - but that said they do get quite a lot the rest of the year (or rather I see a game or book and tend to just get it) so I'm not sure that says very much! I struggle to think of ideas at xmas and they both have birthdays in the new year.

They also have stuff coming from grandparents (e.g. ski goggles, sunglasses etc) that is hopefully relevant and they like- this is part of the thing as a parent, I end up giving my ideas to others!
I also got them xmas pyjamas in early Dec. These get worn year round (they still wear last years and I keep / pass down from one child to the other) so not as wasteful as it sounds.

It’s from Santa of course! 🎅🏻

Wait, so your family Don't by any presents even the ones you called big presents are from santa. For us the amount of presents per child you listed would be from all family and santa only brings stockings

Santa brings all presents (those that have been bought by parents) here too. Seems like an unusual thing on mumsnet but it's how my parents did it 🤷‍♀️

Presents from friends and family go under the tree.

Sometimes @Y7mum what you do and what others choose to do might be different.

Wild, I know!

Same here, dd is perfectly happy with it so it's fine with me!

Apologies if that came off as me being rude, I was just trying to make sure I hadn't misunderstood because dh and i love learning about how other people do santa presents. Obviously I get that everyone does things differently.

From the satsuma brigade one and all, ours was a cheap do no £300 for games but of course being in the satsuma brigade no brain to answer this. Cheers. Happy xmas

The majority of OPs stuff is one use consumables.

Will the wrappers go in the bin/recycling? yes like all waste packaging

They are going to USE the sweets, bath bomb, hair masks, drinks, moisturiser, sock, body sprays etc... and do you REALLY think that 'in a few months' they will have put their new Iphone on facebook market place or in the bin?

Don't be utterly ridiculous.

Also why are you going through your neighbors bins? I have NEVER been able to comment on what a neighbor is throwing out unless its a special collection item like a sofa or fridge freezer. I don't have x-ray vision to see through bins and bin bags.