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.

DS8
Laptop (reconditioned, second hand)
One piece lego set
Fox night light
Fox plushie
Adopted a fox (he loves foxes lol)
Animals of Farthing Wood book (foxes....)
Small gaming chair
Acyrlic painting set with easel
Keyboard (he's learning at school)

DD15
Taylor Swift lover cardigan (vinted)
Leggings
Plouise set
Jelly cat bear
Sol de janiero
Winnie the pooh pjs
Make up
Tickets to florence and the machine at the o2

I think that sounds like a brilliant Christmas for your girls OP! not sure a gift would last til the table in our house- the littlest one especially is like a gift seeking missile Christmas morning!

this is the first year my 6yo has asked for a big present- a Nintendo switch- and he’s so excited about it which has me excited to see him open it! He has other toys to open, bath bombs, books, clothes and PJs and is genuinely grateful when getting gifts but fully expecting him to go nuts for the switch!

its also the first year dd10 hasn’t really asked for one big thing, or toys for that matter, so she has a slightly larger volume (but similar spend) of skincare, make up, clothes, and books. I’ve got a few games- quite excited for her to open a murder mystery game. Odd inbetween stage of no toys but no big tech or designer items yet.

the dog has a decent sized sack of toys too, she is the baby after all 🤣

its DH I really struggled to find a gift for! I keep an Amazon wish list so his job is easy. he is so fussy I’ve never got a gift he genuinely loved that he didn’t explicitly choose. He’s got a few things he’d asked for (and sent links to) and then one thing I put a lot of thought into he’ll either love, because its for his hobby/passion, or hate because his likes are unpredictable 🫣

I love this ❤️

We have a few gift giving occasions in the third week of December. Partially to spread things out, especially when the kids were younger, but also because of cultural/religious reasons. Lots came from charity shops, or was reduced/on offer.

DD10:

Yule -
Tickets to Harry Potter studio tour
KPop Demon Hunters CD
Denim dungarees and top
The Railway Children book

Home Ed Christmas Party - Twas the Night Before Christmas and Other Christmas Stories book

Jollabokaflod - Enid Blyton's Christmas Tales book

Christmas Stocking -
Bookmark
Watercolours
Temporary tattoos
Disgusting Facts cards
Christmas tree decoration
Assorted Lego pieces
Hot chocolate stirrer
Tangerine
Christmas snack
Chocolate bear

DD8:

Yule -
Tickets to Harry Potter studio tour
Epic CD
Denim jacket and dress
Anne of Green Gables book

Home Ed Christmas Party - Noel Streatfield's Christmas Stories Book

Jollabokaflod - The Willows at Christmas book

Christmas Stocking -
Bookmark
Watercolours
Temporary tattoos
Disgusting Facts cards
Christmas tree decoration
Assorted Lego pieces
Hot chocolate stirrer
Tangerine
Christmas snack
Chocolate bear

DS1:

Yule -
Lidl Balance Beam
Backpack with reins
Shirt & dungarees
Owl Babies board book

Home Ed Christmas Party - Shirley Hughes board book

Jollabokaflod - Set of Christmas board books

Christmas Stocking -
2x Lidl wooden vehicles
2x stencils for painting
Wooden racing car
All the snacks
Tangerine

Well perhaps people shouldn’t get their what’s and why’s mixed up and we might all have a been a bit clearer on what was meant.

”Tell me about your table presents?”

”Why did you start doing table presents?”

“What kind of present do you give at the table?”

All suitable and polite ways of asking.

“What an earth is a table present is not”

What’s a ‘rattler’?

Or perhaps people who start threads about presents on Mumsnet should be open to questions. If “what’s and why’s” bother you… I don’t think telling people how they should phrase their questions is going to do you any more favours, though. Hope that was polite enough.

Im enjoying this thread
DS(15) is getting
a model train for his layout (can’t remember which one, it is second hand and he is going to repair it apparently, which is part of the fun) a couple of shirts, chocolate, railway book and magazines, more second hand books, Oxford diecast model again for his layout. Various Japanese snacks and toiletries in his stocking
Dd(10) is getting a small Douglas plushy, Schleich pony set, fidgets, books, paint pens, sol de janeiro set, chocolate plus various little stationary bits and snacks in her stocking.
Merry Christmas @Allromanticsmeetthesamefate and all.

We do table presents. Usually a little chocolate Santa for the kids and miniature drink like Bailey’s etc for adult. I mean it’s not iPhones but we do do table presents

I think you’re missing the point, there was no why in the original comment which is why I chose to mock slightly.

It was a blatant judgemental response to something that was a just a slightly different variation on family traditions and how we choose to give gifts .

If posters are not adaptable enough in their own thought processes to realise that not everyone on MN does everything the same perhaps they should be considering if an open forum is the place for them.

OP I am glad you have got lots of presents for your DDs and hope they enjoy them.However in a struggling economy its a little insensitive .Every other post nearly is people struggling, or cutting basic essentials!I think its difficult not to spoil them ,but maybe reign it in a little? They need to manage later on as well.Uni is a big shock. as my DS found when he went shopping in LIDL for cheap cheese while there! Also later on as well, when they are married with DC or have to manage a mortgage on a single person's budget!

Neither of my kids ask for much if anything at all and some of what they get is stuff that is generally needed anyway. Everyone does Christmas their own way, but judging others really isn’t necessary. Hand wring over your single gift & the extravagance of sprouts if you must, but the thread is clearly titled so that those who may be offended can avoid. Like many, we have been through hardship, but we are now fortunate to be in the position to celebrate Christmas in a way that brings US joy. Personally, these threads have been great for ideas for past and future gifts.

DD 14

Stocking:

Fluffy socks
Turtle shaped re-usable ice cubes
Journal
Milkshake straws
Xmas dec

Sack:

Watch
Pandora necklace
Hairstyler
Trainers
Toiletries (give me cosmetics box)
Pumpkin spice syrup ( for hot chocolate)
Taskmaster card game
Jumper + skirt ( semi smart stuff for Xmas day/ occasions as always in joggers or jeans)
Sportswear ( needed for training/ teams they are in)

GP’s;
Bershka hoodie
Marc Jacob’s perfume

DS10

Fluffy socks
Harmonica
Murdle jnr
Milkshake straws
Xmas dec

Sack:
Watch
Fahlo
Lego
Trainers
Toiletries
Black Forest syrup
Electronics kit
Jumper + trousers ( semi smart stuff for Xmas day / occasions as always in joggers or jeans)
Sportswear Sportswear ( needed for training/ teams they are in)

Gp’s:

Onesie
Ted baker fragrance

DS birthday (27th December)

Switch case & game
Beyblade stadium & beyblades
Paper planes book
Clothes
Books
Tennis racket

Absolutely loving the fact the op has come on here to Brag, how insecure fo need to show off, with a detailed list of just how much you’ve bought everyone.

genuinely, I could do the same, I only say this to show fhere is no envy, we are also going on a long haul holiday for Xmas and new year, so can top trumps the op. But I cannot for the life of me, imagine starting a bragging thread about it.

amd I sit here smiling highly amused at the cringe factor.

Oh come on! OP has horses, plural.

I very much doubt her daughters will be sent off to uni with a hug and some tips on budgeting.

Many parents still support their children financially at Uni if they are able to and (gasp) help towards houses when they move out.

Do you think Prince William was searching the shelves of lidl in St Andrews for cheap cheese?

So you’ve had a go at OP for bragging while simultaneously telling her your long haul trip trumps her Christmas? The lack of self awareness of MN never fails to amuse me either!

At 18 why wouldn’t she have table wine or any drink for that matter, I can understand from 16 too but 14 is too young in my opinion.

Thanks for the parenting tips but we seem to be doing quite well so far with them!

We have managed to keep them all alive at least. 😜

100% agree. The problem is that if you start at that level you pretty much have to carry it on. Realising in their early childhood that your children don't need nearly as much of that to have a magical Christmas is pretty key.

Yep I’m getting great satisfaction of bragging
anonymously on a public forum to people I don’t know.

Enjoy your holiday @Daisywhatsyouranswer many would consider that a great privilege.

DD13

nixon digital watch - main present

stockings x 2:
fluffy blanket
slippers
jellycat
personalised make up bag
make up
choccy coins
tin of Reece’s chocolate
mug
water bottle
bracelet
pj’s
slime kit
game
fluffy socks

@Allromanticsmeetthesamefate I am genuinely very curious about the 'table present'. Is this a family tradition or something you've started doing just for fun, maybe because of the Dec contract thing you mentioned? Not heard of it before so wondering how/when it became a part of your Christmas?

Your girls are very lucky!

Dd12
Jellycats x2
Blender
White Fox Hoodie
Pandora necklace
Skincare set
Pyjamas
Hair curlers

Dd5
Barbie dress
Barbie house
Scooter
Fairy doll
Remote control cars
Craft set
backpack
mermaid doll
Bunny Jellycat

For my DS (8yo):

Tree presents:
Gravitrax
Battleship
Instant print camera
Six second scribbles game
Creeper Lego set
Geode set

Stocking presents:
Brain teasers
Optical illusions book
Dragon in an egg
Chocolate Santa
Schleich Komodo dragon
Escape room game
Santa lolly

For my DD (12yo)

Tree presents:
Necklace
Hoop earrings
Dandy hoodie
Clues in Twos game
Two tops
Theatre ticket for Stranger Things show

Stocking:
Kitsch heatless curls
Book
Mascara
Chocolate Santa
Santa lolly
Traitors game
Slick back brush

Too right! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

There is no contract, everyone is allowed to have fun of their own free will!! 😜

I did already explain up thread but you may have missed. It’s something that my parents did for myself and siblings growing up, a nicely wrapped gift at our table settings. It was always something “posh” a good quality chocolate tin, a perfume, a luxury bubble bath. It was the last present of the day and we really looked forward to it.

We have carried on for DD’s however sometimes I mix it up with one of their main gifts, ie their new phones. It’s just a really lovely way of keeping the excitement going throughout the day.