chuckmum6 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 What will your nearest and dearest be unwrapping on Christmas Day? I'm interested to see what you are all buying - ok I'm just plain nosy , but I thought it would maybe give some inspiration too. My OH wanted a new leather briefcase OS Has a Lego death star (he put in some cash as it is very pricy) YS Has an Xbox . I have no idea what I want.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 We've jointly bought a and a new coop, we've said their Xmas gifts to the chickens! My daughter has a Sing-a-Long Minnie, A Peter Rabbit book, chime ball, a new coat, 2 dresses, her brother has bought her a Pooh bear sponge, this will be her 1st Christmas but we don't want to go OTT My son has Thomas the Tank roller skates, Fireman Sam scooter and Postman Pat train along with some Thomas books (39p in Home Bargains) and little stocking fillers. My Mum wants a silver photo frame with kiddie pics in it My Grandad wants a new table cloth and placemats I would like a Kindle OH wants a Supercar experience I still am awaiting gift ideas from 3 cousins, 1 sister, 2 aunties, 1 uncle and OH's family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 OH and I don't buy each other presents, not as miserable as it sounds. I am at a loss as to what I should buy the kids, I usually treat DD to a big bag of Lush products and there are a couple of films to buy for the boys. I plan to pick up some snowboarding gadgets for ES to take with him. I love buying books for people. Not very inspiring I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 My mum wants a mug( preferably with chickens on) My dad wants a quiet life and when he says this I reply " if everyone's life was quiet there would be boring (well in my opinion anyway) My brother wants a play station 3, a computer, Lego campervan and some skateboarding things My grandma would like some photo frames ( easy enough) I would like a incubator and a video camera Chickens are getting peck-a-block Chicks are getting a nice decorated perch and bowl Dogs are getting 2 big dog bones Cats are getting some tuna Guinea pigs are getting some veg hung up in there hutch You'd think they were spoiled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 We've agreed no presents for adults this year so we're just buying for the children in the family. Makes so much more sense than us feeling some sort of obligation to get a present that can be sent across the country to relatives that don't really want it! Having said that our children will get a little gift to give to grandparents. So. Bogwoppit 1 (age 3 and a half) is getting stuff for his train set from us and from other family members. Also a couple of DVDs and some stocking fillers. I LOVE shopping for stocking fillers! I found some lovely squishy frogs in Wilkos the other day that he will adore! Matchbox cars are always a favourite too. Bogwoppit 2 (age 10 months) will be getting not very much! She has her brother's old toys so really doesn't need anything. We have bought her a soft toy dog that plays music and talks. I also bought her the 101 Dalmatians DVD, which is really for me but shhhh don't tell anyone!! I'll find a few things for her to unwrap, sure she'll enjoy the wrapping paper as much as anything else. Looking forward to Christmas this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I'm impressed by how many people are NOT buying presents this year! I only buy these days for my sisters, two nieces and some friends. Under 18s are all getting money, the little ones' parents will put it in their savings accounts and the bigger ones will get something they want (rather than what I might think they want) - they all get lots of stuff at Christmas, and I don't see them often enough to be able to gauge their tastes and interests. I am making some presents this year, too - if I can manage to find enough time - Niece #1 is getting a vintage-style apron, and some bunting to decorate her cupcake stall. I always do stockings for my two sisters, and as Looney has said, shopping for things for those is much more fun than buying big things. One friend is getting a cinema voucher, together with a promise to babysit so she and her husband can have an evening out. I've bought some lovely things on Folksy this year, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Husband: Kindle & some books (which are not in Kindle format,but he wants them anyhow), A nice shirt & Sal"Ooops, word censored!"er Taffy Daughter 1: Going out clothes,Snuggly Pyjamas,a new Uni bag from Accessorize & some cash Daughter 2: Black DM Boots with red roses on, a few bits of clothes,Penguin hat,some money to get a piercing done Sister & partner: Hamper of home made goodies supplemented with a few bought treats...Ditto the In laws Brother: He is away for Christmas & has requested some Thai Bart to spend on his holidays. Dad; He wants a new shirt for his 70th birthday party in January. Having the devils own job finding one for him! No one has asked me what I would like There is a lovely new Lush perfume called 1000 kisses on my wish list though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) DH is buying me a Kindle for Christmas... well, actually I ordered it and have handed it to him to wrap up DH is a nightmare to buy for as he can never think of anything he wants, but so far he's leaning towards an iphone/ipod dock with radio. I have also bought him a table ping pong set as a fun/silly present. I've got two presents for my nephews so far - 7 in total so still a few to get! - Thomas trains and lego kits. I'm trying to find out what the other littlies are into at the moment, so I can get them something they will enjoy. Parents will be getting comestibles, probably some home-made bits and bobs such as truffles and biscuits with some nice wine thrown in for good measure. I just get small presents for my brothers and sisters in law. Again, usually something comestible. I made up mulled wine kits last year which were well received. ETA - forgot about the animals! Tango is getting a pretty new collar and the chooks will get a sprout tree or two, yum yum! Edited November 20, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warrens Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 ive got for family....... bf) greenhouse so he can grow veg , gadget show tickets - still got to buy top gear dvd and hugh fern whitenstall boxset mum) money for caravan item off internet - and flowers and wine sister) prision break boxset and trendy top sisters kids) money each nan) m&s biscuits & foot hot water bottle in lepord print auntie & cousin - vouchers as they live abroad but coming over for xmas so cant buy bulkie item dogs) big bones & xmas dinner for them chickens) peck a block and veg ive asked for....... electic toothbrush marc jacobs daisey perfum 42 plasma ( only got a small tv in my livingroom the old style and it doesnt av widescreen) florence & the machine new cd rihanna new cd cannot wait for xmas ive booked xmas week off as i love the build up to the day - such a big kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachachecha Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 My daughter and her husband - an electric smoker and cookbook daughter - a smash book son-in-law a book on football, and a big tin of cashews great niece (one month) a few wooden toys and some books My self - round trip train tickets from Michigan to Kansas to spend Christmas with my (only) daughter and her husband My chickens - home made peck block My wonderful 13 year old pom - a chewy anda new plush toy and last but not least a contribution to a local home less shelter in the names of my adult nieces and nephews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Loving that last idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 OH and I don't really buy for each other but buy ourselves things we want . I've already bought - and worn! - a pair of boots and 2 pairs of shoes with a 20% off voucher in Clarks so nothing under the tree for me this year . ES (19) wants a new amp for his guitar, a GPS watch for fell running (going to give him mine as I'm not running at the moment), and money towards a New Year w/e away with friends), I also thought maybe a George Forman grill for Uni? He also needs a new mobile. YS (17) hasn't asked for anything . My 9 nieces/nephews (ages 11-23) all get Amazon vouchers these days. So much easier as they all live miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Hubby - he decided to buy himself the new Sony e-book, so main idea gone, so a e-voucher, new dressing gown, might look at a nice watch - Raymond Wiel or Tag...he might just look after an expensive one Best Friend - troll bead & Lush smellies Her Hubby - new Terry Prachett book & malt whisky God Children, Bruno Mars cd & anything Lego Their mum - hand crafted earrings made from old watch faces. stunning For me, already had my purple slanket have mentioned Downton Abbey box set, Take That dvd, Lush smellies and some Butler and Wilson jewellery (must say hubby does normally listen) Dogs - bones Cats - fish & turkey Chickens - sprout tree & lots of peck blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 I've just bought a sheep, from Oxfams unwrapped section. I gave a chicken last year, but they have stopped doing them, they are given in memory of my mum, she would love this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Got my nephew a little tractor & trailer to go in his stocking, sister has got 3 pairs of socks & a cute russian doll lipbalm as stocking fillers. Apart from that - not got owt else as yet. Will start this week though! OH will be getting a new pitch fork, plus other man things! He's happy with a tub of screws! I don't know what else to get him, maybe some outdoor work wear? Mum would like necklace - like a handmade sort. There is a nice Welsh designer called Carrie Elspeth. I already have one of her necklaces & earrings which I love, so will seek out what she has in the Rhiannon shop in Tregaron. Plus something else to go with. Sister - not sure what to get - probably some nice stud earrings & perfume or mum to be smellies & something to wear - to make her feel a yummy mummy. Dad is happy with anything - he likes his jumpers with a bit of a name - bless him, he also loves aftershave! Brother in law (farmer) - god knows! Me - I'd like.. A selection of nice cheeses & a slate cheese board to put them on. Any cookware / bakeware. A nice vase & picture for the house. A four wheeled 'Handy' cart for lugging stuff about round the fields. A needle felting kit Any type of crafty kit I can faff with on Xmas day. Some fabric fat quarters, a bag of stuffing & some wadding! Some dangly whacky earrings Yankee candles - I love the tarts! Cozy slippers & PJ's. Box of Thorntons. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 We're just doing stocking fillers, love opening presses, even if (especially?) if inexpensive. Got the dh lots of chickeny things from the bhwt. I am hoping for similar! We did a deal that I wouldn't buy from the omlet shop so he could Bought my sis some pyjamas too, she wanted some nice ones for hospital as my first niece or nephew is due in feb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I can get more enjoyment very often out of something that has just cost a little, than something that has cost a lot! I wish I'd get more homemade / handmade gifts. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Mr Griffin says he's useless with presents so I buy me whatever I want I'm going to buy tickets for the Gold Cup next March at Cheltenham and possibly some prints from my friend Tracy at Turfpix. She's a racehorse photographer and it's high time I had some of her work on our walls. Kauto Star jumping the last on his way to victory yesterday at Haydock: My favourite racehorse, Chicago Grey, winning at the festival: Brilliant reminders of happy days. We've bought the girls an Xbox 360 with Kinnect. They think they're just getting the Kinnect thingy to chuck onto our old Xbox but we've bought the whole package so that Mr Griffin can play his games upstairs in peace while they're downstairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I haven't bought any Christmas presents yet, not even a Christmas card. I have asked the family what they would like, the answers were. OH, nothing , DS, Nothing , DD, Nothing I have had requests for christmas lunch, bacon rolls, pigs in blankets and pringles. I give up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Thanks to someone saying about Pastimes, I now have a big want list! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I haven't bought any Christmas presents yet, not even a Christmas card. I have asked the family what they would like, the answers were. OH, nothing , DS, Nothing , DD, Nothing I have had requests for christmas lunch, bacon rolls, pigs in blankets and pringles. I give up My (grown-up) son has requested a home-made Stollen and my grandson has requested a jar of Caramelised Onions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 My ED who is 18 would like the new Now Disney CD, she loved all the Disney films when she was small and can still quote most of The Lion King She would also like some sketching pencils bought) and Marcus from the X Factor (might present more of a challenge) DS would like Janet from the X Factor, a digital SLR camera, an electric guitar and an Apple Mac, he knows that he will not be getting any of those things. (He might get the camera if he contributes substantially from his savings and doesn't have a birthday present in April) YD has just had her birthday, so she hasn't got a huge want list, chocolate, a couple of CDs maybe. My OH wanted a Guitar Hero guitar for the Wii which I bought and put away about 6 weeks ago and he also has a large limited edition Thorntons box and some aftershave. I have hinted for The Great Bristish Bake off book, Jamie's Great Britain and HFW veg book, can anyone see a theme here? I would also like some Lacoste Touch Pink perfume and some new slippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 We always get our niece and nephew a present and small token gifts for other members of the family Hubby and I usually get each other a small gift like a book or CD In general it never fails to amaze me how many of our friends plead 'poverty' but then buy lavish gifts at Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I haven't bought anything yet, always try to think what they'd actually use and get a few little things rather than 1 big one. The Christmas Markets opened on Thursday night in Brum, was in town but didn't feel very Christmassy at all! I really can't think of anything I need or want at the moment, and my birthday is 2 weeks before Christmas aswell I said I'd like a Cat (a Devon Rex called Trevor) or a Car (anything thats cheap to run!) ... easy Would like some money towards a car so that I don't always have to rely on borrowing Moms car - especially as I'm home and working every weekend, its just the insurance which is a killer. We'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Would like some money towards a car so that I don't always have to rely on borrowing Moms car - especially as I'm home and working every weekend, its just the insurance which is a killer. We'll see! We've got a policy with Co-op Young Driver Insurance - much cheaper and you get even more off if you drive well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
