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.

Thank you so much for this post. I am eagerly waiting for pre teen boy ideas! I have none and time is running out!!!

Ignore the posts saying insensitive and bragging etc. everything will offend someone. You’re allowed to enjoy Christmas.

Oh hurray it is one of these threads! I guess spending thousands of pounds on xmas presents just isn't as much fun if you can't also show off about it on social media.

You lost me at booze in your 14 year old daughters stocking.

We spoil our DC but we have the good grace not to boast about it and luckily the DC don’t either.

@Phonicshaskilledmeoff how old is your DS?

I've enjoyed reading your list op, very lucky daughters. We used to do a table gift instead of a cracker. It was a last gift at the end of the day. I have two ds who mostly want cash.

Thank you, hope you all have a wonderful day.

A table present was started by own parents when I was growing up. Always something nice and wrapped really beautiful and set beside the place setting.

Sometimes it was a lovely bath product or a bit of premium makeup and I often mix it up year to year, either something smaller value or a bigger present to keep them guessing.

We love surprises in this house!!

That’s exactly how we do it @thebear1 last gift of the day and something to look forward to!

Ahh I hope you get lots of ideas.

What on earth is a "table present?" 😳

Sorry, just read the update.

I am appreciating the thread. Is it boasting when anonymous?

Some people have things others don’t. And some people spend things on stuff others wouldn’t. That’s ok. Other people have family that others don’t - I don’t think anyone will suggest not posting about them.

I’ve never heard of this - but actually love this as an idea

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Oh give over, a bottle of Baileys drunk responsibly is hardly going to turn her into an alcoholic. I used to have a bottle of Baileys or Advocaat at that age for Xmas and im not a raging alcoholic - in fact I don't drink at all now. The only alcohol I might contemplate is one glass of Baileys at Xmas time. It's more like a pudding than a drink.

You’ve bought your 14 year old daughter Baileys?

Yes I drank as a teen too but there’s a lot more evidence available to us now about how harmful alcohol is under 16.

Wow what a lot of presents. They are very lucky. I always wonder though, isn’t it genuinely tricky to find places to put all these new items?
And, if one gives this volume of gifts on all special occasions, don’t you simply run out of things you can think of to give for the next birthday and the next Christmas etc?

Why are you being snarky when people ask about this? You want to know everyone’s presents, and people want to know what this new concept you’ve made up is.

Maybe she plans to have a ripple before her next riding lesson 🙄 OP is the humble bragger of the century with this post. But alas, we need not comment 😂

My DD20:
willoughby book club sub
camera via ebay
TV for her student room
book lovers kit I found on etsy

stocking bits all less than £5

Christmas PJs on 24th

Ds 9
Santa, pool table and in stocking pro controller, chocs, bath bomb and craft stuff
Us, scooter, board games x2, Minecraft bookset, glue gun
Ds 6
Santa, bike and in stocking helmet, jenga, chocs, bath bomb and craft
Us remote control car, rc motorbike, lego, drone (tiny one) and a hoodie ( youtuber merch)

These kind of threads can be so contentious! I guess it pays to remember that some people use Xmas to set their child up for the year ahead whereas others buy and replace all year round and give small and fun gifts at Christmas.

We're definitely the latter , my youngest has a train set and some yoto cards and my teenage child has sparkling wine , chocolates , nail polish , perfume and money.

Lot of sour grapes on this thread, as is to be expected!

Your girls are very lucky and I hope you all have a lovely day! (I also used to get Bailey's in my stocking and I have managed to not grow up to be a raging alcoholic)

Pool table sounds fun. Is it a kiddy one?

Exactly @TheGrimSmile It’s actually a miniature bottle and singular can of Rattlers that’s she gets to enjoy at special occasions like her sister.

My eldest DD had the odd glass of table wine too, bought a few drinks to take to parties from 16 onwards and she is lamest straightest student going so we are obviously doing something right!!