linders Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Didn't see this yet... For DS14, the car-racing video game Forza 4. He is obsessed with performance cars of late. Also loves his all-things-Nike theme - a gym bag, shirt, socks. And in a mark of growing maturity, thrilled with his own blow dryer. For DS11, his first-ever iPod, along with 2 Peanuts books and Lego movie Legos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 DS 11: XBox with Forza 4. He's a certified Top Gear junkie. :) Me: new snowshoes. DH: carry on luggage and Garmin so he doesn't get lost on the back roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 We just finished playing 7 Wonders. We loved it. For me, I love my new _Yucatan_ cookbook. It is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 DS13 and DS8--new rods and reels DD10--a lap loom DS19--a giant monitor for his computer (ME major) DH--Atari flashback video game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicianmom Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) * Edited May 22, 2022 by musicianmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 10 year old DD: Darn Yarn set. She's been working on a bright pink winter hat for over an hour now. (we did NOT pay that much for it though! Costco was selling it for a third of the Amazon price) 8 year old DS: RC monster truck. 6 year old DS: Rocket Balloons. DH: Lords of Waterdeep board game. Me: Insanity Max 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 My oldest daughter got a fashion plates set, and she loves it! She's been playing with it all afternoon. And I'm happy because I always wanted one and never got it, so it's a win-win. Of the course the Lego sets are all popular. The Spirograph is popular, if not maddening. Overall, it's been a great Christmas! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I got a Fit bit! After all this food, I am going to need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneinco Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 DD11. 10th Drs sonic screwdriver and a specific minecraft t-shirt she wanted... MIL (84) (first real Christmas in 9years)- everything, but would not let go of her stuffed Sven from Frozen (which she has not seen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 8 Year old- RC Monster Truck 6 Year old- Nurf with a target 3 Year old- tie, Pound Puppy and Melissa and Doug cutting fruit and veggie set New Baby- spiked mama milk :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Everything was a hit here this year! But the definite favorites are: Ds(10) - Xbox and Minecraft Dd(7) - Barbie Dream House Me - Moleskine Journal and washi tape for my brand spankin' new Bullet Journal!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Robot slippers and the lego mug. Play Doh and doll accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 DD: Tardis Union Suit, Tardis scarf, Tardis license plate frame. DS: WiiU DS's GF: Grab bag of girlie pampering goodies from Ulta, Clinique, and Bath and Body Works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Everything was hits here too: Dd - new art set which dh compiled specially with some really really nice stuff in it; book, Ed Sheerhan CD, IPod case, minion flash drive Ds - new effects pedal for electric guitar, book on gunsmithing, "World's Okayest brother" shirt from dd, a Star Trek Red shirt from me and a turn table that will arrive for New Year's, minion flash drive Dh - speedometer for his bike, Home Free vocal band CD, bike water bottle, and a Hebrew Bible that hasn't come yet since it has shipped from Israel Me - three sessions with a personal trainer that I asked for, Molly Katzen's "Vegetables Dishes I can't Live Without" cookbook (I got this from the library and was so sad when I had to take it back!), and what blew me away - ds made me some new wallpaper for my computer by taking photos of my favorite cat Agatha who disappeared a number of years ago on Christmas (most likely a coyote) and making line drawings of them using some kind of a computer program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I was feeling terrible about Christmas this year... I had been very sick two weeks ago, and BabyBaby had a birthday & friends party, plus SweetChild had *24* Holiday shows with her song & dance ensemble- so I just was not able to do the shopping, but actually, not much planning- so gifts were kinda random- what I saw wherever I happened to be, KWIM? Oddly enough, all the girls had a gift or two that they just LOVED... Diamond loved her "book quotes" mug made (decorated) by her sisters. She also loved her "Huntress" action figure. SweetChild was thrilled with the $10/clearance price $8.50 set of ELF makeup brushes. BabyBaby loves her socks. Just boring packaged athletic socks from Walmart- cushioned, breatheable, arch support, mostly grey but colorful toes/heels. Mr. Rebel got his own toenail clippers, but that gift was more for me. :ack2: I got a gift certificate for an hour massage! :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 8yo DD -- Imaginext (Fisher-Price) castle dragon, LEGO Dragon Mountain, light saber 6yo DD -- stuffed Grumpy Cat, light saber, all the Ninja Turtle half-shell heroes/sewer lair Honestly, everything was a huge hit here! Oldest DD informed me that it was the best gift-year ever...which is great, since apparently Santa dropped the ball last year and gave them "weird outdoor toys." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 dd 24 and fiance- engagement sitting and photographs ds 20- professional microphone for his camera ds 14- stop action camera, software and book dd11- playmobile and cowgirl boots (such a tweenie- sniffle- I love this age!) dh-nerd- Annotated Jewish Bible Me- serious shea butter body lotion- love! For everyone - minecraft books and an arcade quality air hockey table- total win! Working and homeschooling has been challenging but it's been a blast to have some cash flow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hit for me: new iPad case from dh and $$$ from in-laws for my own use for clothes and knitting supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Very sick with awful, wet cold. Was down to the last quarter of a box of Puffs with Lotion. Then my son produced and gave me an almost full box from his room, left over from when he was sick. He gets the perfect gift award, at least for this year! And now my husband doesn't have to try to go to the store on Christmas Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Everything!!! The best ones I think- Dh-weathertech mats for his new truck and cigars (I had to call his best friend for the name/brand) Dd3 (4 years)-a trampoline and Magformers Dd2 (6 years)and dd1 (9 years)-dirt bikes Dd2-a ton of crafts, in fact, she's already done about half of them! Dd1-tons of books, including the last three Gods of Olympus books in hardback and Rick Riordans greek gods book. A spy kit. My mom-convection oven and dutch oven from us and a veggeti (sp???) lol *updated with ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I forgot mine! My dh bought me four books on raising chickens and building coops. It's a small gift, but I love it because it's totally ME. It's nothing he would ever want, and I know it was hard for him to understand that about me...I don't want fancy or expensive. I love to read and throw myself into researching things. And we just bought a house with acreage and I'm dying to have a small homestead. He does.not.get.this. Lol. He doesn't see why I'd want the additional work if I could run up to the store for food. But despite not understanding me, he got me something that is truly special for ME. And so it means the world to me. I've been reading them all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcrook Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 DD10- Lego High Speed Passenger Train, pogo stick DD8- American Girl 6 inch dolls, set of miniature dishes and food for the dolls DH- standing rib roast Me- cinnamon rolls (thank you, Paula Dean) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Dd17- an original painting by one of her favorite (small time) artists. She was in tears when she realized what it was. Best reaction ever. Ds12- this is embarrassing, but he was crazy about the spam he got in his stocking. He also loved the model Ferrari that he has to build. Dd10- Heelys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Dd is ever so happy about her sewing machine, even though she knew she was getting it, and was nagging Nanna for sewing lessons all Christmas afternoon. Poor Nanna didn't want to give sewing lessons on Christmas Day, so we're going back today so Dd can try her luck again. :D Naturally everyone *loved* the hankies she embroidered for them. :) With running stitch accomplished, she's raring to learn something else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemiSweet Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Big kids loved their new iPad minis. Ds11 also got a 3ds Pokemon game that he's loving Dd9 was pretty excited about the magic 8 ball and the magnatiles Ds1 is thrilled with everything, play food, play pots and pans, little trucks, puzzles, littl people DH got a bunch of cards against humanity expansions, perfect for our New Years party And I got a day rental kayak and stand up paddle board for dh and I, I've been wanting to do it since we got here, some new gel polish, a Yankee candle And All of us are going on a submarine ride tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 All good here too. Ds: slot car track, Playmobil, Star Wars lego, wizard's cape, UT hoodie Dd: giant stack of horse books for WP Equine Science, Breyer horses, Playmobil, Frozen shirt Dh: golf gps watch and basketball tickets to see the Vols vs. Alabama. Me: Seeing my family love their gifts! LOTR songs and poems cd set, theater tickets to see Joseph (for all 4 of us), a soft warm scarf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 My 11 yo asked for a microscope, which we initially were not going to get him, but after coming up with no other ideas, we got him this one, along with a box of blank and prepared slides. He has looked at it all afternoon. He also loves his Tardis blanket and some Under Armour gear. He loves everything. You could wrap a used spatula, and he would rave about how awesome it will be for his scrambled eggs. My 14 yo's favorites were an Eno and a pair of fuzzy headphones. These both beat out the bed (actually a new headboard; we are buying the rest tomorrow--hard to hide new mattresses). My 17 yo is crazy-hard to buy for, but she seems to like her kilim boots. My husband and I talk all the time about retiring to Wyoming in 10 or 12 years, so he has loved his box of Wyoming books, maps and a flag. Me: My 11 yo's relatively quick recovery from the flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Both girls like their Wreck This Journal books. Older DD doesn't get excited about much, but she loved her Batman robe from Think Geek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calledtobehome Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 DS 11 & 10- Wii U( it would be nice if we could get it to work😩). -Positv Skate Boards -Simon Swipe -Bounce Off -Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Long Haul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Dh - Frank Zappa CD's and DVD. Me - Fitbit, Photoshop Elements Big dd - tickets to see Caberet on Broadway (with Emma Stone), Chipotle gift cards. Ds - 3DSXL and Pokémon game, Minecraft books, Skylander book, SIMS 4 Little dd - 3DSXL and Hello Kitty game, Fairy books, and a Frozen ear warmer that she's been wearing all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Dd 15yo -- Miranda Sings sweatpants -- bright red, bad fit, with "Haters Back Off" across the bum. Also, tons of Grumpy Cat stuff. Dd 19 -- hat I knit that I hated, but she thinks is perfect. Also, personal coffee maker -- thanks to all who answered that thread. Dh -- Ninja -- the Nutri one Me -- subscription to Threads (sewing magazine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Ds11&ds9 - kano computer kits, stratego, rc helicopter Ds7&ds4 - rc morphibians, power ranger swords & morphers All boys, Spooner boards Me - fitbit charge Dh - radar gun Those were the big hits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Raspberry Pi for the oldest. That was I think the best hit this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Hits(thank goodness because they only got one big thing) 16yo-36 acrylic set she requested 13yo-video game, he loves it, my 20 yo picked it up for me, I don't even remember the name 11 yo- Galaxy 3 tablet, she is over the moon! I'm not telling her I got it for free when I upgraded phone in Sept 7yo- " old" Easy Bake I found at a second hand store with all the pieces for $3. It had coupons in it that expired in 1994 . She has baked all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Include ages please!! I'll post later when we have them all. Great thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyR Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Biggest hits: My 21 yo - custom leotards (she's a professional ballet dancer) My 13 yo - Nintendo 3DS XL, lego sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Dd1 (6 yrs)- innotab3 and her Frozen stuff Dd2 (11 months)- shape sorter Dh- Hamilton Beach Sandwhich maker Me- hoodies :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Me: a beautiful salad bowl hand chiseled from one solid piece of cherry wood by a local artisan and a big crock for making pickles/sauerkrautDh: moustache wax, beard oil and a bottle of good scotch Ds10: new clothes, web cam, framed posters to redecorate his room Dd6: her own laptop, a 2015 diary, earrings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 All of us- a trip to Disney World in January. Me- an apothecary jar Husband- DVD collection of corny sci-fi movies from the 80s- Flash Gordon, Dune, Last Starfighter, and Battlestar Gallactica (he thought this was the greatest thing ever) Son 18- credit card (tied to my account) and a Zelda map puzzle Son 16- book on epic battles thoughout history and an expansion set to Arkham Horror board game Son 14- Lego Star Wars Scout Trooper ship and a blue Link hat from Zelda Daughter (almost 12)- bed for American Girl Julie and a piece of American Tourister luggage Yesterday we let the kids open a case of various soda in glass bottles and Mario Kart for the WiiU. Both were a huge hit and the kids said that there were fine with only that for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 DS12: A didgeridoo. He'd forgotten he'd asked for it and was highly amused and happy to open it this morning. DS9: His bow and arrow (nerf) that he asked for last year, but for some reason didn't get and he waited a whole year and asked for it again and FINALLY got. ME: iTunes gift card. I'm not all that big into music, but I just bought almost every single song I love and it's wonderful to have all the music I love in all the same place. (I only like about 100 songs in all the world.) DH: Well, I don't know. He doesn't care about presents on Christmas. He liked everything equally. He's just happy for the day off work to lie around relaxing and eating Chinese food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 All gifts were pretty good this year, but biggest hits would be: DD - concert tickets. DS - iPad mini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 DD16 pair of Uggs (she chipped in $100) and Bearpaws. Clothes from Ambercrombie, Hollister, AE and Pink. DVDs, Tech accessories, nail polish, perfume, Buffalo Wild Wings GC, lots of boot socks, bath items, lip glosses etc. DS20. Bose headphones , 8 Ghibli and Anime movies. 2 tv show series, several CDs, Pathfinder books, Amazon GC, Magic cards (specific cards). DD8 AG doll and clothes. MLP items, bath items. puzzles, Bearpaw style boots, Kimochi octopus, DH All-CLad waffle iron and some yummy mixes and syrups. FireTv stick that he no longer needs (bought for his work travel but he got laid off 2 weeks ago ;0( ) French Press and coffees. Me. Car windows tinted, Instant Pot, Starbucks GC, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghansMom Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Meghan (11) loved her karoake machine with cds to go with it. Maleficent, which I luckily got for five bucks. Alex sewing kit, flower press, mosaic horse jewelry box Ever After High stuff and a couple of books...a board and a card game-Ogres and Elves and Cardline Animals, fun! Her brother gifted her a scrapbook and card kit, she was so excited. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseInABook Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 DD 7: A pink lion Beanie Boo that I searched everywhere for on her birthday but did not find in stores until NOW. Also, Lego Friends. DS 6: "IT IS THE LEGO POLICE STATION! OH MYYYYYYYYYY GOOOOSSSH! And the cruise patrol truck! AND CRUISE PATROL HELICOPTER!" DD 5: Beanie boos and Lego friends as well. Heidi Hecklebeck books were a hit too, she sat down and read 3 chapters the second she opened them. DS 3: PlasmaCar and Tonka truck for the win! DS 4 mo: Wrapping paper... and a taggie blanket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Dd10: jewelry making kit Dd8: bow and arrows (nerf) Dd6: mermaid Barbie Ds4: remote control car Dd3: remote control car (hello kitty) Ds1: balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 This is our first Christmas as a family of three, so I think I went a bit overboard trying to make it a good one, but luckily the kids loved absolutely everything and said it was one of the best Christmases ever, so that made me happy. DS16's biggest hits were the Game of Thrones LARP sword (like a nerf sword but much larger & cooler!) and tee shirts from Tee Fury and Think Geek. He also got the new Molecules book, Old Norse books, a wind-up 3CPO, a Nanoblock Parthenon, special Lego minifigs (Roman commander, Julius Caesar, Minotaur, Cyclops, Barbarian), Mongolian throat singing CDs, and a bunch of fencing equipment. DD12 had a very Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli themed Christmas: her favorites were a stuffed Jiji (cat from Kiki's Delivery Service) and 5 Totoro-themed tees from Tee Fury (she squealed when she saw the Totoro/Hello Kitty mashup). She also got a Kiki's 2015 planner; Totoro playing cards, makeup bag, coin purse, and charms; book of the artwork from Spirited Away; several anime DVDs; a Soft Kitty bathrobe (Big Bang Theory reference); Simpson's Lego; and some Ugg-type boots from Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Ds11 is begging us to find old credit cards and gift cards so he can use his guitar pick punch. Seriously, the kid has already punched a lifetime supply of guitar picks and he wants to punch more. The kids pretty much liked everything that they got. They always do, they're easy that way. DD's fiancé liked the book we got for him, What If? I knew he would because my boys have been reading it non-stop and he's got similar interests. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Link (almost 11) - Zelda Skyward Sword for the Wii. It's not new but we hadn't bought it for whatever reason, and he was so happy about it he jumped up and down. :lol: Then again, he is pretty dramatic. Astro (9) - Super Smash Brothers for the 3DS. He is laid back so we rarely get big reactions from him. When he got this he did go, 'YESSS!!' and throw his hands in the air. Pink (5.5) - stuffed Pikachu that talks and sits on her shoulder. Not surprisingly. She is one of those kids who you want to open your gifts, though - everything she opens is ''Sooo beauuuutiful!'' Those were probably some of the biggest hits. They were happy with everything though. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryE Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 DD (16) - ukelele, Prisma markers, piano/vocal books of a few of her favorite musicals DS (12) - tennis racket, Lego set, Planet Doku game DH - a few new outfits (b/c he rarely buys clothes for himself) Me - KnitPix circular knitting needles set, two books I've been wanting to read And the grand surprise...After everything was opened (or so they thought), we pulled out envelopes for the kids with passport applications and announced we're taking a trip to England and France this summer! The look on their faces was priceless.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Trampoline. (I hope I don't regret it.) It was a big surprise and everyone loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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