Lily_Grace Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 DS-13: remote control machines kit Magic TG cards pajamas a good book set bowstring and arrows DS-2 Automoblox Freight Train book Tool set pajamas If dh has his way there'll be a video game in there for the older and a supersized hotwheels track for the wee'un. :tongue_smilie:We just can't decide yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffodil Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 My daughter who is turning 7 is getting an American Girl doll for Christmas. I'm thinking about a sewing machine for her birthday. My 4 year old girl is getting a nice doll, probably Corolle. And I have no idea what to get the baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Ds12- wants-LoTR Lego set castle, star wars Legos, an fx light saber (for decoration) Ds11- wants- new baseball bat, nerf stuff, new monopoly game, ukulele Ds10- wants- anything marvel comics, Lego stuff Who knows what they will end up getting! If an iPad mini is available, they will want those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I have been wanting to get the kids a group gift this year- the new WiiU but I am not sure how easy it will be to get our hands on one to put under the tree. :001_unsure: Truth be told the kids are not asking for a new gaming system but it's something I would like :tongue_smilie: I really like Mario games :o :D If that falls through I have no idea what the kids will end up with at this point. I've warned dh to be ready for a night of camping on Nov17th. :lol: The only Christmas items I have picked up so far are their Playmobil Advent calendars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 IOU's for the pets I wanted to get them. I had been counting on the disability funding being approved by then and the large sum for backdated, but they wanted more info from the dr and the dr will not get us in until Nov 13 so it will not be processed in time for payment before xmas. The soonest will be the new year. I have already talked to the kids and they know they will have to wait until the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Legos and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (I can't believe these are back in style again! :confused:) for the boys. Lego friends and Littlest Pet Shop for my daughter. Also a My Family doll house with all the fixin's. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) We have 2 birthdays and Christmas coming up so I have been working on lists. Typically my Mom gets them something creative or educational (legos/k'nex/books/games), my Dad & step-Mom give sports equipment and college fund money, dh and I give clothes and board games, and my in-laws give them junk they don't want or need, even though they ask me for a list and I give them a good one - every year. This year is the first in awhile that they agree they don't need any new Lego sets (this is a shocker!!) fish tank electric guitar electric drum set (and headphones) amp the new Heroica (lego game) new catcher gear & mitt new bats snowboarding helmets books - the full Murderous Maths series and a few other sets that I think they will like clothes - one especially likes t-shirts & lounge pants for his favorite NFL team so I bought several on sale this summer. The other child really doesn't want clothes. matching PJs - our Christmas Eve tradition kindles (my Mom bought them when Amazon discounted the ads version and is giving them for bdays to all the grandkids) games - I am trying to narrow down this list but is difficult because *I* want them all: Agricola Dominion Dark Ages Expansion Carcassonne Expansions - Wheel of Fortune, Hunters, & Bridges 10 Days in Europe Catan Histories Settlers of America Catan Traders and Barbarians Expansion Catan Dice Game Deluxe Traverse Edited October 11, 2012 by RanchGirl added a game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 No idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Not toys, not toys, not toys, not toys . . . Seriously, if I keep chanting this, maybe I'll stick to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 We have quite a bit of Spy Gear if you want any reviews. I would love to have someone to buy scrapbooking for. That would be awesome! Which things actually get used, vs. the stuff that "looks cool" but sits in the corner gathering dust and whether the stuff stands up to rough play. It may be super stealth Spy Gear to be used in secret, but that is no guarantee that it wouldn't be used as a weapon against alien or zombie invaders, or some sort of throwing star type device for his super special ninja moves. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom28kds Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Our main gift for DD(7) will be a wooden dollhouse (Barbie sized). Are you making this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 DD has both a birthday and Christmas coming up-eek! Between the two: New Bed set and drapes Friends Advent calendar Various books, including BA3 and Song School Spanish (both of which I expect that she'll do "for fun" over Christmas break The Lego Seaside house (has been in the closet for months) plus probably a couple of other sets-we stockpile legos when we find them on sale, so I need to see what we have in the closet. We'll get a Catan expansion or two as well, and maybe another game but those will be a "family" gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) That would be awesome! Which things actually get used, vs. the stuff that "looks cool" but sits in the corner gathering dust and whether the stuff stands up to rough play. It may be super stealth Spy Gear to be used in secret, but that is no guarantee that it wouldn't be used as a weapon against alien or zombie invaders, or some sort of throwing star type device for his super special ninja moves. :tongue_smilie: One year, I bought a cool looking case from Marshalls and filled it with spy stuff including a pen and some dissolving paper I found on Ebay. Watch http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Net-Secret-Mission-Video/dp/B003AUDFHW Snake Cam http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Net-Flex-Neck-Snake/dp/B003AUIZC2/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1349789552&sr=1-2&keywords=spy+camera Night Goggles (he has Spy Net brand) http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Night-Vision-Goggles-Non-Recording/dp/B003AUF1XI/ref=sr_1_6?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1349789614&sr=1-6&keywords=spy+gear+night+vision Spy Safe http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M17H7C/ref=wms_ohs_product Spy Trackdown http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017S3A8S/ref=wms_ohs_product Spy Kit http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000096QXO/ref=wms_ohs_product Rearview Glasses http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SRLO1Y/ref=wms_ohs_product Edited October 9, 2012 by nestof3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 my son wants a magic kit of tricks. otherwise, i have no idea really. i'm thinking we are due for a good microscope. Here is the magic kit we bought: http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/poof_slinky_inc/deluxe_100_trick_magic_suitcase_with_dvd.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 16 year old Tshirts from think geek books music gift card for HotTopic 12 year old tshirts from thinkgeek ds games My Little Pony stuff (new/old obsession) more Skylanders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Just ordered the set of Ty Beanie babies of Alvin and the Chipmunks and the Chippettes. We watched all three movies for the first time this summer (got them one at a time from the library) and the girls just love them. They're particularly in love with sweet snuggly Theodore, though I've claimed him for me. I think my girls are more like Alvin and Simon anyway. I know they are going to just love this set and will play with them all the time. I may have family members get them the movies (they always ask what they can get for dds and I often have them get movies). There will be other gifts too, but this is the only one so far. http://www.amazon.com/TY-Beanie-Babies-Chipmunks-Complete/dp/B0042ZBIRI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1349756529&sr=8-2&keywords=alvin+and+the+chipmunks+toys If you think all your kids will want Theodor, you can get extras... http://www.amazon.com/Ty-Beanie-Theodore-Alvin-Chipmunks/dp/B002YGSRI0/ref=pd_sim_t_1 I just grabbed one for my son, Theodore, for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnylady303 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I think it's doubtful we will be able to afford much in the way of gifts but I have a list nevertheless just in case we figure something out. DD1 has her birthday in November and DD2 in January so I've been thinking about those too. DD1 birthday: Dominion Nancy Drew 5 Origami Paper State Coin Kit Emergency Vehicle Car Set Brave DVD Christmas DD1: Nim's Island 10 Days in Africa Draw Write Now Maze Book Nancy Drew 6 audio BBC Birds DVD Dominion Hinterlands Expansion DD2: Starter Set of Legos Small Lego Kit (Seaside Cottage?) Misc. Harry Potter Stuff BBC Insects DVDs Secret of the Wings DVD Joke Book DD2 Birthday: Lego Kit Dominion Dark Ages Expansion Little Bear Books Toy Bow and Arrow I love Christmas and am trying to think of ways to make it awesome without the gifts I want to get. I would love to either get DD1 a microscope or a telescope too. She is so science-y. It's a tough year. Maybe I'll start a spinoff about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) This is the first year that I'm doing majority thrifting for gifts or making what I can with my sewing and crafting skills. Here is the list I've got going so far.. DD8 is getting Build-a-Fort kit Sleepwear Set Science Experiment Kit Stuffed Dinosaurs & Monkey Dolls Jurassic Park Throw Blanket Sewing Kit Indian How to Craft Book DD7 is getting Build-a-Fort kit Sleepwear Set Jewelry Box Stationary/Scrapbook Kit Cook/Bake with Mom set (Making her a cookbook of favorite dishes I make to go with) Horses & Ponies Book Lego's DS3.5 is getting Boxing Gloves Battery Operated Sound Making Car Sleepwear Set Build-a-Fort kit Car Racing Launch Pad For all my kids HUGE dress up trunk Lego's Edited October 11, 2012 by mamaofblessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I need to start thinking about this as we have 4 birthdays right around Christmas, also. :D LOL! So do we! (December 23, Dec. 23, Dec. 28, and Jan. 4) It makes for a festive (and expensive) season, lol. Things we think or know so far: Ana (16) Downton Abby DVDs Laptop? - Debating this one. She would find it incredibly useful but it is a bit out of budget. A tablet or netbook would be easier on the budget, but she uses Word and Excel constantly. Christian (13) AgriCola Elizabeth (10) Electronic Keyboard Sculpey Bookshelf Rebecca (8) Art Supplies / Draw Write Now Books Nightstand / Shelf? Timothy (7) Legos (sigh) Maybe. Story of the World II on CD Reading Light? Abigail (6) CD Player for Books on Tape Books on Tape? Earrings Sarah: Boxed Set of Beatrix Potter Books ?? Daniella: New carseat Slippers ?? Olivia: New carseat Slippers ?? Baby: Longies New Carseat We tend to do useful, functional gifts and maybe one "fun" game/toy each. We only do three gifts per child. Stockings get things like bath bubbles, lip gloss, stickers, new socks, an orange, Dover coloring books, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Laptop? - Debating this one. She would find it incredibly useful but it is a bit out of budget. A tablet or netbook would be easier on the budget, but she uses Word and Excel constantly. I wanted to point out that you can run full versions of Word and Excel on netbooks. We're getting dd one for Christmas and that was the first thing I looked into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Sigh. Teenage boys are so hard to buy for. I refuse to just hand him money or gift cards, though I do usually toss an iTunes or GameStop gift card in his stocking. I saw a Beatles wall calendar at BJ's the other day, and picked that up for him. I'll probably be looking through the Think Geek catalog in the next few weeks too. Pretty much anything from there will make him happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm just starting to think about it but: Ds (7): Legos, especially mini-figs and Ninjago Pokemon cards, figures, movies, and clothes Snap Circuits maybe a Nintendo DS I'd love to get: Lego Mindstorms Dd (5): She's harder than her brother since she's not as obsessed as he is with anything. Outdoor toys Hello Kitty clothes Dd(18 - living on campus at college): I think I'm going to make her a scrapbook of pictures from her whole life, if I get the time. fuzzy warm socks gift cards for stores, Itunes, Amazon, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 We also have the crazy bdays with Christmas family. Starting with Nov 30 and ending with Feb 3 we have 5 birthdays, one of them on Christmas Eve. So for Christmas: DD 7/8: New to her (my old) kindle, a bike (this is also from the grandparents), playmobil advent calendar. Stocking: Swiss Family Robinson DVD, minifig, handmade leashes for her stuffed animals (she likes to "walk" them like real pets), and polly pockets. DS 5/6: Lego Advent Calendar, Playmobil, spiderman costume, and 2 small lego technic sets. Stocking: Handmade crayon roll, handmade superman cape, minifig, and Emperors New Groove DVD. DS 3/4: Imaginex Advent Calendar, Spiderman costume, a medium lego superhero set. Stocking: Handmade crayon roll, handmade superman cape, minifig, and Chicken Little DVD. DS turning 1: Hand-me-down little touch leappad with a bunch of books. The little people talker zoo. Stocking: Zoo animals for the talker zoo. Birthdays: DD8: Electric Toothbrush (she is getting adult teeth) DS6: Lego Wacky Contraptions book and a very small lego set. DS4: Smallish superhero lego set DS1: Leapfrog Scout stuffed animal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 ETA: Oh, and this! They had this out at a toy store we visited in the Mall and we LOVED playing with it. It's perfect for playing with in the house, during the winter :) OgoDisk Whoa! That would make my YDS sooo happy! Thank you for sharing the link :) Our list (so far) YDS(will be 9) Lego set - probably some of the smaller Marvel and DC sets Marble Run - maybe. stepdad mentioned getting a puppy for them and I wouldn't bring marbles into the house to be flung about if we had a puppy, I figure it's a pretty big bill for surgically removing a marble. Hotwheels stuff A toy drill with colored screw that you make pictures with, he needs to work on copying patterns I'm making him a book with pictures of him and his favorite stuffed toy, a camel named Alice. She has visited her cousins at many zoos and gone on all our vacations. He says he wants a bicycle, plasma car, and tent. Santa will probably bring the tent and plasma car, Nana wants to do a new bike. DD 10 Lego friends sets Snap circuits Clothes Books I'm making her puzzles on Walmart Photo that are of actual pictures of us, she loves puzzles AG accessories or stuff to make accessories I have no idea what her big gift would be. Maybe a camera or TV for her room (to replace the pink princess TV she got when she was 2...) DS 13 Legos - Minecraft if I can find 'em, and Hero Factory Halo 4 XBOX headset and controller (really? They are the same price as the game....but he desperately wants them.) Triops and a tin can robot kit Clothing? He is sooo hard to buy for in that dept Still looking for ideas...Nerf guns, equipment for his camera, or a lava lamp are a few ideas I've kicked around No idea on HIS big gift. He wants the Halo4 Legendary XBOX, I'd rather shoot off a toe than buy another XBOX. DH wants to get him a PS3, because we don't have enough gaming systems apparently :glare: (but mostly 'cuz DH wants one LOL) We'll do a few family gifts...I have Twister and Headbanz down as an idea. Maybe a game for the Kinect and/or Wii. We have an elf on the shelf who leaves a few things. Probably magazines, a Christmas movie, glow chalk kit, and pjs this year. Stockings are always trinkety: a movie from the $5 bin, bath stuff, a new spinbrush toothbrush, a bit of candy, chapstick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 For my 7 year old: Tickets to Mary Poppins on Broadway to go see with her dad 8 sewing lessons Snap Circuits Just Dance 4 Harry Potter Marauder's Map American Girl doll clothes books For my 4 year old: Spider Man web shooters (he's obsessed) subscription to Ranger Rick Chutes and Ladders Super Hero version Perplexus Maze Game TinkerToys Tix to Cirque Chinois to see with grandma books For my 2 year old DD: Strawberry shortcake dolls LaLa Loopsy mermaid Alex Toys Craft kit 2-3 new play silks Wee Sing CD (not sure which yet) books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 bumping up for more awesome ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Oh boy, I'm just not sure. The kids would really like pet rabbits, which we would adopt from a local rabbit shelter, but I'm just not sure. By the time we got all the stuff needed and paid the adoption fees, we're probably talking $200, plus continued monthly expenses for supplies. I suppose rabbit food/hay isn't that expensive? If we don't go with the rabbits, I'll probably get dds cozy slipper socks, younger ds maybe a Calvin and Hobbes book, and older ds some transport wheels for his double bass (wheels that attach to the bass case, not "wheels" as in a car :tongue_smilie:). Everyone will get an orange, an old fashioned candy cane, and maybe some little trinkets from the dollar store in their stockings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 DS: Computer chess set (so mummy doesn't have to play all the time), Harry Potter lego if I can track any down. Books, clothes, art supplies. DD: Sylvanian Family caravan & car set. Probably something my little pony or princess because that's what she loves at the moment (sigh). Books, clothes, art supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBanjoClown Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 So far the only things we have are a couple of stocking stuffers. For ds8 a Star Wars book and for both boys a tiny solar car. Christmas is going to be tight this year, so I'm not sure what we are going to get yet. They need new clothes. They absolutely do not need new toys. I'd love to be able to get a family zoo membership or do a trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Cold hard cash. How about tens and twenties. Ok--there will be some cash since they LURVE to buy their own stuff. But also Lego sets. Nothing particularly different from the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I'm feeling uninspired, and our budget is tighter than it has been in the last few years. Both of my kids have said outright that they would rather spend time, money and energy on doing holiday stuff and enjoying the time than worry about presents, and that's lovely, but I would still like to get some things under the tree. Thus far, I have on hand: - a purple waffle maker for my daughter, because she saw it at Target and fell in love with it. (She's starting to think about moving out and her first apartment.) - a London-themed nutcracker or my son. He's collected nutcrackers since he was at the ballet school and did the show every year. Even after he moved to a less ballet-centric dance studio, he was clear that he intended to keep collecting. He went to England with his choir this past summer, and figured this would be a nice reminder. I'm considering making: - a wall calendar for my daughter with pictures of our dog. - a scrapbook or wall calendar for my son with pictures from the England trip. - herbal hot oil hair treatments for my daughter. - herb-infused honeys for my son. - personalized, decorated notebook sets (one big and one mini) for each of them. Things that are tradition and I must do: - personalized pajamas for each of them to open on Christmas eve. - personalized, hand-made ornaments given the night we decorate the tree. I am, thus far, stumped on themes for these items for either kid. We do stockings, too, which tend to get over-stuffed with too-expensive items, thanks to my husband. And I instituted theming the contents when my daughter was little, because I thought it was cute. It's not cute. It just makes it harder to find things to fill the stockings. I'm hoping, in the spirit of cutting back and relaxing the holidays a bit, that we can dispense with that tradition this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Believe it or not, I already have a huge list of ideas for my almost 13 year old. It's my 9 year old boy I'm struggling with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Lego Science kits A hair dryer Guitar picks Books Pants Maybe a board game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinivanMom Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 dd8 - accessories and furniture to go with her Felicity doll & lots of books ds7 - k'nex, a Flynn Rider doll (um, I mean action figure ;)) & books dd4 - Merida doll, clothes for her AG doll, accessories for her Calico Critters doll house, & books ds2 - Woody doll, a train table and even more train accessories, & books ds(baby) - a stuffed elephant and one of those baby books that is made of cloth but makes crinkly paper noises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I'd stick with coal, but Dh won't let me. :glare: I also suggested some radium and plutonium for my elements collection, but he didn't go for that either. So, not only can I not get what I want, but the boys don't have any wonderful ideas for what they want either. I think this is a good year to pool the gift money and just go some where and have fun. Boyne Mountain/Avalanche Bay waterpark. That sounds mighty good to me. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brookshanes Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 We are thinking of either: 1. Trip to our sponsored child (next year)? in Guatemala; or 2. Trip to fun vacation and send extra money to child/children. That sounds good, I know, but we'll see what we do. We thought the money would be better spent on people than things, and maybe this is the year to do that... We have six children (ages 1-15) so it's a lot to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Builder Boy's 6th birthday is in November and we are getting him a plastic adjustable basketball hoop for the back patio and a bunch of pvc pipe for constructing contraptions and structures. For Chirstmas we are getting him the simple machines K'nex (he's never had K'nex toys before) and Snap Circuits. (I am getting my side of the family to pitch in to pay for those things as their gift.) For Early Bird's Christmas present (3 1/2 years old)...I have no idea. :confused: He already has all the toys he'd grow into through his big brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 We've never done anything like this before (given trips/experiences). It's going to be awesome!! And actually it's going to be less money than we usually spend. The best part? I get to take them. ;) Awesome idea! Now I need to think of something like that for dd12. The Biebs is coming to our area in January but I don't know if I can get tix. For my ds8 birthday we got tix for he and a friend to LegoFest. It was unforgettable. One year, I bought a cool looking case from Marshalls and filled it with spy stuff including a pen and some dissolving paper I found on Ebay. Watch http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Net-Secret-Mission-Video/dp/B003AUDFHW Snake Cam http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Net-Flex-Neck-Snake/dp/B003AUIZC2/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1349789552&sr=1-2&keywords=spy+camera Night Goggles (he has Spy Net brand) http://www.amazon.com/Spy-Night-Vision-Goggles-Non-Recording/dp/B003AUF1XI/ref=sr_1_6?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1349789614&sr=1-6&keywords=spy+gear+night+vision Spy Safe http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M17H7C/ref=wms_ohs_product Spy Trackdown http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017S3A8S/ref=wms_ohs_product Spy Kit http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000096QXO/ref=wms_ohs_product Rearview Glasses http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SRLO1Y/ref=wms_ohs_product Thanks for all this!! I will check it out. My son would love it. dd12: Maybe a video camera. They are getting in to making movies, especially stop motion movies with Lego. She produces/directs and writes scripts. :D Or a new phone. But a dumb one, not a smart phone. ds8: Lego Lego Lego Minecraft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Awesome idea! Now I need to think of something like that for dd12. The Biebs is coming to our area in January but I don't know if I can get tix. For my ds8 birthday we got tix for he and a friend to LegoFest. It was unforgettable. Thanks for all this!! I will check it out. My son would love it. dd12: Maybe a video camera. They are getting in to making movies, especially stop motion movies with Lego. She produces/directs and writes scripts. :D Or a new phone. But a dumb one, not a smart phone. ds8: Lego Lego Lego Minecraft? Justin Bieber's entire tour sold out in 1 hour. Maybe ebay? I love legos. Finally my girls love them too!! I'm going to strongly suggest my fil get them each a set. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Most of mine are just ideas. I still haven't decided 100%. ~Possibly her own tool set (idea from another recent thread here at the Hive) i want to hear more about this...what thread?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 The only thing I've purchased so far is an fighter jet simulator experience for my 16 yo son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 i want to hear more about this...what thread?? Here is the other thread: Christmas shopping thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) My eldest is getting a refurbished ipod and a cheap stereo to dock with it, I already have that. I am trying to be organised. My youngest was going to get a bike but I am probably going to put that off until his birthday in February. Instead I am going to get him some more jigsaws and building/engineering type toys suitable for an older age range and a few dressing up costumes. They are also going to get a moving pack of boxes and some big markers and tape. My two are box obsessed. I am also going to invest some more board games for the whole family. Edited October 12, 2012 by lailasmum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Our budget is $150 per kid for everything (incl. stocking) and I think we'll make it, no problem. 9 yo DD - Giant Pillow Pet (Gorilla) Crayola Art Set in a Tub DH is making her an artist's easel, I think Roller skates 7 yo DD - Giant Pillow Pet (Unicorn) Barbie Make Up Set DH is making her bunk beds for her dolls (AG-size) Roller skates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I figured out oldest -- 12 year old son I figured out middle -- 11 year old son my 9 (almost 10) year old is throwing me for a loop though. Bumping this up for more ideas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking Squirrels Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 4 yo is getting a couple puzzles and probably some sort of nicer doll furniture like a crib or high chair. She LOVES her bitty baby, but only has a super cheap plastic high chair and crib set that is constantly falling apart. I want to get her some books, too. Baby (will be 5.5 months) will be getting some Indestructibles books, a fill & spill, and a grasping toy. Maybe a few other small things that I find between now and then. I've had my eye on the teething rattle from Think Toys. I have NO idea what to get my 9yo nephew or 11yo sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyndiLJ Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I don't know, I just don't know. It's going to be an extremely slim year, and our youngest has a birthday the day after Christmas. I am profoundly grateful to have all 5 of our kids tell us not to worry about it, that they are fine with nothing,but of course we can't let that happen. But we have a sudden trip for surgery for me to have to fly out to be with my mom, an extremely high dental bill for one son that will be over $1200, and no way to really come up with much for Christmas. We may do a group gift of some sort, I have avoided thinking about it because I can't yet quite figure it out. But somehow we'll come up with something. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I would like to get him a new computer to replace the 8 year old one he uses now. I don't know how I'm going to make that happen, but I AM going to make that happen. This kid never asks for anything, and didn't really even ask for a new computer, but he's sort of mentioned that it is limited for what he can do on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 We are pretty mean and give the grandoarents very specific lists. I've had a heart to heart with them, and they know that a lot of "off list" stuff just goes directly to donation because I'm so picky about what I let the kids have, so they are happy to buy from my list. lol. We, the parents, are getting the kids a joint gift of a digital keyboard and music lessons. We wouldn't be this mean, except that the grandparents are going to get them toys, so it's ok. :-) Just-about-6-year-old will be getting snap circuits and a HABA tack/hammer board, plus a few books and outfits 3.5yo will be getting nesting owl dolls, the sneaky snacky squirrel game, and a Haba nail/tack board. In lieu of stockings, we are going to do family games. The baby will get some standard baby toys- stacking rings, etc, because we got rid of all of our nice baby toys after we were "done" having kids after two kids... LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Also a My Family doll house with all the fixin's. ;) If you mean a Loving Family Dollhouse, the girls have one and they LOVE IT! They play with it every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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