iqeb
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Post by iqeb on Sept 28, 2021 12:25:13 GMT -6
Kids are 4.5 and 6. We'll be getting some regular k'nex and more snap circuits. Maybe another nugget.
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fatpony
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Post by fatpony on Sept 28, 2021 12:26:11 GMT -6
DD (3) - Magnetic building blocks - Melissa and Doug Pattern blocks and puzzles - Binoculars - Duel Rocket Launcher - Dinosaur Stacking Game - KiwiCo Crate (12 month subscription) - Nugget couch - 3 or 4 Toddler/Pre-K board games - Sneaky Snacky Squirrel, Don't Break the Ice, Cootie - Scribble Scrubbies - Kinetic Sand
Everything is already purchased. I follow a group on FB for Amazon deals and got some really awesome prices. Plus 40% cash back on Rakuten with the KiwiCo crate subscription.
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nelzie
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Post by nelzie on Sept 28, 2021 12:31:22 GMT -6
My girls are 8 and 5 and both want playmobil sets, barbies, and lol dolls. My oldest also wants one of those geode kits that you break open.
I'm hoping to get some new board games they can both play together. I was looking at getting an art subscription box for my oldest. I also want to get them a magazine subscription, possibly Nat Geo Kids.
I don't usually start this early but I'm worried about supply chain issues so I'll probably start buying soon. At the very least I want to make sure to secure the Santa gifts.
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zoeylucy
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Post by zoeylucy on Sept 28, 2021 12:32:02 GMT -6
SO: Ninja blender system and sous vide, cookbooks, fancy olive oils and things for cooking (it’s a theme year, lol)
DS: We are giving him computer pieces and rebuilding a desktop with him. I like him having the educational experience of the rebuild along with him getting a pc. New keyboard/mouse/gaming chair. YouTube merch.
Niece and nephews: I don’t know yet
My employees: I don’t know yet, but I always give them something. Probably sbux gift cards.
Mom and Dad: robot vacuum. It’s already bought and in the utility room.
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Tlex
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Post by Tlex on Sept 28, 2021 12:33:23 GMT -6
DS (6) - nerf guns and target, 3 in 1 games table (air hockey, pool, table tennis) DD (8) - Real Littles stuff, squishies, silly scents pens, jewelry making kit, oil diffuser kit I’m thinking of getting one Nintendo Switch Lite for them to share. After the above, I am officially out of ideas. talk to me about the Nintendo Switch - is a 5 year old to young for this? We got it last Christmas and I had an almost 5 and almost 7 year old. The older one absolutely loves it (Let’s Go Eevee is a great starter game), the younger one is a bit meh on it but loves the Just Dance game. Most switch games require some level of reading, so it really depends, but my older one learned to read mostly because she was so determined to play!
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zoeylucy
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Post by zoeylucy on Sept 28, 2021 12:35:01 GMT -6
Also, you are all my people. I have kept a spreadsheet every year since 2004 and I go back and look at what I get people.
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tater
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Post by tater on Sept 28, 2021 12:36:23 GMT -6
I am going to have to dig deep this year. It’s a travel year for us (up to visit my side of the family, so the suitcase situation helps naturally limit things). DS (11). All he wants is an Oculus. DS (14). Is an electric razor an OK xmas present or is that kid equivalent of getting an unasked for vacuum? my new 11 year old loves the Oculus. I also enjoy it after he goes to sleep.
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Post by frantastic on Sept 28, 2021 12:37:56 GMT -6
DS (6) - nerf guns and target, 3 in 1 games table (air hockey, pool, table tennis) DD (8) - Real Littles stuff, squishies, silly scents pens, jewelry making kit, oil diffuser kit I’m thinking of getting one Nintendo Switch Lite for them to share. After the above, I am officially out of ideas. talk to me about the Nintendo Switch - is a 5 year old to young for this? Definitely not, we got it for Christmas last year when DS2 was newly 5.
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melohdy
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Post by melohdy on Sept 28, 2021 12:38:32 GMT -6
talk to me about the Nintendo Switch - is a 5 year old to young for this? We got it last Christmas and I had an almost 5 and almost 7 year old. The older one absolutely loves it (Let’s Go Eevee is a great starter game), the younger one is a bit meh on it but loves the Just Dance game. Most switch games require some level of reading, so it really depends, but my older one learned to read mostly because she was so determined to play! We got one last year too for our [then] 5 and 7 year olds - they were both pretty meh on it until the last month or so. We like to play Mario Kart and Mario Party as a family truffleshuffle
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gingy
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Post by gingy on Sept 28, 2021 12:43:41 GMT -6
I got my DD knock off Air Pods as an early bday gift. They were $25 I think and honestly you couldn’t tell me they are not Apple Air Pods. I think your DD is a bit older though so she may like the brand name stuff now but I just thought I’d throw that out there. We tried this last year and she was all, but these aren't real. H uses them and loves the $25 ones so she is just at that name brand age I guess. I may still try another pair I got the new Beats Studio Buds and love them. Still name brand but less expensive. They've already gone on sale a few times since they came out.
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Pizzaslut
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*it’s a joke. get some hobbies.
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Post by Pizzaslut on Sept 28, 2021 12:46:07 GMT -6
DD(3): Play doh sets, puzzles, lego sets, disney princess dolls
DS(6): Sonic Colors switch game (I am also hoping a new Mario Kart comes out by then, but I doubt it) and after that I have no f'n idea.
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gingy
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Post by gingy on Sept 28, 2021 12:46:44 GMT -6
gingy Learning Resources has a really cool cash register as well. DS got it very young and just stopped playing with it like a year ago. That looks great! SD had a Barbie register she used for.ev.er.
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Post by fosterlove on Sept 28, 2021 12:48:23 GMT -6
I’m getting both of my boys their own iPods and wireless headphones, so that is the only gifts from us. I’m not sure if iPods will go on sale around thanksgiving or if I should just buy the now? Santa also brings one gift each, but I have absolutely no idea what that will be. How old are your kids? I was considering iPods but also am worried that they will break them.
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Post by katespade on Sept 28, 2021 12:51:56 GMT -6
I have NO IDEA what to get DS. He turns 1 the beginning of November and then Christmas is 7 weeks later. We’ve got about a billion toys already from DD.
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tinyjoys
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Post by tinyjoys on Sept 28, 2021 12:52:22 GMT -6
We do one gift from Santa, the rest are from us or each other. Even the stocking, mostly from us, a little from Santa. Right now, Santa is bringing them suitcases. I ordered 3 basic ones (Wrangler brand, black for my oldest (boy, 10.5 at Christmas), navy blue for my girls (6.5 & 3.5 at Christmas). I ordered the girls these neck pillows from Nordstrom a while ago, like back in May. My oldest already has a neck pillow from a trip. I plan on getting them fun luggage tags pertaining to their interests and filling their stockings with stickers to personalize their suitcases. They get each other books from Scholastic. We did it first a couple years ago and the older two enjoyed it so much, we've stuck with it. Otherwise, I have zero ideas. I'd really like to do toy free, but H thinks it's crazy to even consider.
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Post by angelashly on Sept 28, 2021 12:59:04 GMT -6
We tried this last year and she was all, but these aren't real. H uses them and loves the $25 ones so she is just at that name brand age I guess. I may still try another pair I got the new Beats Studio Buds and love them. Still name brand but less expensive. They've already gone on sale a few times since they came out. Good call! She did ask for Beats last year
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piratecat
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Post by piratecat on Sept 28, 2021 12:59:08 GMT -6
I have NO IDEA what to get DS. He turns 1 the beginning of November and then Christmas is 7 weeks later. We’ve got about a billion toys already from DD. Wheely Bug? Push wagon? I think I'm just going to get the baby a million balls.
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Post by frantastic on Sept 28, 2021 13:05:45 GMT -6
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bobyn
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local baby-making menace
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Post by bobyn on Sept 28, 2021 13:06:39 GMT -6
DH and I have decided we'll treat ourselves to new pots and pans this year for Christmas. Any good suggestions?
B wants Robux, which I'm not a huge fan of. But all he's asking for is Robux and Kit Kat bars. So... yeah. I've thought about finding another ticket to Hamilton in February so he can come with me. I think that would be really special.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Sept 28, 2021 13:08:31 GMT -6
DD1 (10) wants another nugget couch. Also some AG/Legos/Barbies/squishmallows/art stuff
DD2 (3) dinosaur toys, baby dolls etc
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piratecat
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Post by piratecat on Sept 28, 2021 13:10:17 GMT -6
DH and I have decided we'll treat ourselves to new pots and pans this year for Christmas. Any good suggestions? B wants Robux, which I'm not a huge fan of. But all he's asking for is Robux and Kit Kat bars. So... yeah. I've thought about finding another ticket to Hamilton in February so he can come with me. I think that would be really special. We got Made In pots last year and have been happy with them. ETA: Tom Colicchio is approximately 50% of the reason I bought them.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Sept 28, 2021 13:11:22 GMT -6
Oh DH got DD2 a drum set. I think I will be getting everyone noise canceling headphones.
I mean she will love it. But WTF.
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Post by shamycooler on Sept 28, 2021 13:17:05 GMT -6
I only buy for DD, my nieces and nephew, my parents and H’s parents. I thought my rule would be I wouldn’t buy for adults, but my oldest niece is 23 and I can’t not buy for her. Oh, I’ll probably buy her girlfriend a gift this year too because I adore her.
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beatch
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Post by beatch on Sept 28, 2021 13:36:41 GMT -6
MY PEOPLE!!!! Last year I had Christmas shopping done and wrapped before Thanksgiving.
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Tlex
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Post by Tlex on Sept 28, 2021 13:39:37 GMT -6
We got it last Christmas and I had an almost 5 and almost 7 year old. The older one absolutely loves it (Let’s Go Eevee is a great starter game), the younger one is a bit meh on it but loves the Just Dance game. Most switch games require some level of reading, so it really depends, but my older one learned to read mostly because she was so determined to play! We got one last year too for our [then] 5 and 7 year olds - they were both pretty meh on it until the last month or so. We like to play Mario Kart and Mario Party as a family truffleshuffleIf you had to pick one, which of those two would you get?
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pobre
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Post by pobre on Sept 28, 2021 13:40:59 GMT -6
We got one last year too for our [then] 5 and 7 year olds - they were both pretty meh on it until the last month or so. We like to play Mario Kart and Mario Party as a family truffleshuffle If you had to pick one, which of those two would you get? Mario Party! It has multiple game plays and a bunch of mini games you can play too.
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Post by Sweetjane on Sept 28, 2021 13:44:15 GMT -6
I got the new Beats Studio Buds and love them. Still name brand but less expensive. They've already gone on sale a few times since they came out. Good call! She did ask for Beats last year Also, H just got DD Apple AirPods for her Bday on Poshmark. Good price and BNIB. Might check there.
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melohdy
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Post by melohdy on Sept 28, 2021 13:44:37 GMT -6
We got one last year too for our [then] 5 and 7 year olds - they were both pretty meh on it until the last month or so. We like to play Mario Kart and Mario Party as a family truffleshuffle If you had to pick one, which of those two would you get? I like playing Mario Kart better but like pobre said, Mario Party has a ton of different game play options and DD2 (6) is actually really good at the mini games. Sometimes she puts it into mini game mode and just plays them all
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Post by coffeecake on Sept 28, 2021 13:49:37 GMT -6
I need to get my kids to tell us what their top asks are this year. I always feel better once I lock those in and then just focus on filling in with smaller items. My DD(11) says she has no ideas. She got a phone for her birthday and now apparently her life is complete. Which is great, except DS(7) wants a million toys and I don’t want it to look unbalanced. All she says is “scrunchies,” but she has an entire drawer filled with them🤷🏼♀️My H wants to get a trampoline as the big family gift, but is that stupid in the middle of winter in the Midwest?
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Lakes
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Post by Lakes on Sept 28, 2021 13:51:58 GMT -6
I have no clue but this thread is giving me some ideas.
DS(6): It’s all Star Wars Legos. Star Wars Legos. Star Wars Legos. Message received, kid.
DD(5 in Jan): all she talks about is the beeswax candle making kit that she got last year. So I’m trying to find an activity kit like that but not jewelry making.
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