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.

DD1 (6)

Loads of Pokemon stuff: cards (she’s an avid collector so a few collector’s edition boxes that she’s desperate for. Cost a fortune but my husband is living his childhood again vicariously through her so I’ve left him to it); a couple of plushes; some Lego-type stuff, some clothing.
Several Minecraft Lego kits.
A Switch game and new case.
Minecraft board game
Metal Minecraft figures
Some books.
Some craft kits.
Watch.
Stocking stuff (things like bath bombs, a Minecraft rubber duck, hot chocolate, slime, an excavation kit) and small bits like new gel pens etc

DD2 (3)
Toniebox with some figures
Gabby’s Dollhouse with all the various room add-ons
Gabby plushies
Gabby ears
A couple of Playdoh sets
Dressing up stuff
Paint your own tea set and some other craft bits
Some books and puzzles
A ridiculous pig that walks on a lead she’s been coveting from the toy shop for months
Stocking (similar stuff to DD1’s) and misc small bits

“Oh we don’t need riding lessons, we have our own horses…”
This just gets better and better!
I guess if you have lockable outbuildings, horses and the need for a Barbour jacket your kids won’t be expecting a B&M haul of bath bombs and sheet masks!
My feeling has always been that you buy what you can afford- if you have a shit ton of money, they get big ticket things. It’s such an individual thing. This is the first year I haven’t had to use a credit card and it makes me happy to be able to get my girls things that I couldn’t afford when times were a lot harder. I’ve had to save for it but after 20+ years of being pretty much hand to mouth as a single Mum, it’s exciting to have been able to put that money away for them.
Luckily, I have kids who expect little and always appreciate what they get, whether that was second hand toys years ago or the Nike trainers and AirPods I’ve saved for (or paid for over the next year!) The main thing is that we always have a lovely time together and it’s an honestly magical day- with or without spending a fortune.

Wow that's a lot of presents, I bet you had a lot of fun buying them 😊
My little one will be 3 weeks old so other than milk on demand he probably won't want much!
But I've got him some of the Christmas 'That's not my...' books (second hand and think they'll be used for a few years) and he's got a Christmas outfit. Very excited to have our first Christmas with him.

@Phonicshaskilledmeoff it's the 5ft foldable one from Smyth's. Its a bit too big really but the 4ft was out of stock and it will last them longer

It’s self explanatory in terms of everyone knowing what a table and a present is, but the “why,” is what people are curious about. I would have thought that to be obvious to you?

Tell that to her immature liver.

I’m sure your teen will be an alcoholic by Boxing Day with that sparkling wine 😉

We have always done table presents too as my parents did with us.@Allromanticsmeetthesamefate
never done such extravagant gifts but I’m now feeling disappointed in myself that I haven’t !
this year it’s a mini ready made cocktail each as DD’s are all adults.
they will be so happy when they open their gifts.
have a wonderful Christmas

@Allromanticsmeetthesamefate please adopt me, I’m sure we can get the paperwork sorted in time for Christmas ❤️

DS 21:
stocking

• cat socks
• cat modelling kit
• japanese sweets
• ramen block
• choc coins
• costa voucher

big presents:
-pyjamas that might fit him - he is enormous and still mooching about in pjs of yesteryear barely past his knees
-British Museum membership - he works a few doors down from it

I am in awe of those lists, had to Google a lot of it 😂. Your girls are very lucky and its completely up to you how much you give them, everyone has different budgets. Hope you have the best Christmas.

I was saying to my Dsis recently that we used to buy a ridiculous amount for our DC and I was a bit gobsmacked looking back at Christmas when they were little. My sis didn't deny that they had a lot but she said my DD and DS are so thankful and grateful for their presents and are not in the least bit spoilt. We loved going over the top at Christmas as we didn't really buy them much the rest of the year.

Might steal table present idea...😄🎁

I think that sounds lovely, OP, your girls will really appreciate everything I am sure! Christmas is always a big thing in our house too, I love giving presents, and we budget for it the whole year so money is ready and waiting.

Given the OP said the iPhones were upgrades I don’t imagine they’ve cost anything much if she already pays their phone contracts.

Good for you!

Sounds wonderful, have an amazing Christmas.

Aww just the best feeling, enjoy this special time.

Bully for you. I find competitive under-consumption far more nauseating than people buying their kids a pile of presents they can afford.

It all sounds lovely. Can I come for Christmas? 😂🎄

Got it in one!

Top tip for any young teenagers who will be needing/getting a mobile phone for the year anyway, take out a contract in December and every few years they will get a Christmas upgrade.

Always huge excitement in this house and makes a good table present (neat gift wrapping!!)

Everyone is welcome!!

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I don’t do stockings

dd12
main gift

shark ninja stylepro

sack

• Paper cats origami set
• Hair wax stick
• Pjs x 2
• Byoma set
• Make up sponges
• Mascara
• Clear mascara
• Lego set
• Sports socks
• Fluffy socks
• Boba tea
• Eye masks
• Comb
• Hair clip
• Bracelet
• Victoria secret spray
• Sports gear set
• St Anne’s bag
• Necklace
• Choc orange
• Water bottle
• Hair bobbles
• hoodies x2
• leggings
• t shirts x 3

Ds10

main gift

smartwatch

sack

• On Running trainers
• Brain rot teddy
• Bike lights
• Water bottle
• Guinness book of records
• Puzzle book
• Warmer teddy
• Wash set
• Onsie
• Fluffy socks
• Reading pillow
• Lego set
• Watch
• Clock
• Montirex T-shirt x2
• funny T-shirt
• Nike t shirt
• Choc orange
• Bath bombs
• Torch
• Boba tea sachets
• pjs

I’ve probably left out things

Come on in to the mad house where there is many children of the 2 and 4 legged variety, you’re more than welcome. 🫶🏻

Can I be your daughter please? 😍

Ours are little so a few things in the stocking and a couple of other presents. We tend to just buy things as and when they need them (bikes, scooters, etc.). As they’re under 5, too many gets a bit overwhelming. Need to make the most of it before we get into iPhone/computer years!