Organised Christmas 2008.. The countdown has begun!

findingmyfeet

well i have just done a tiny weeny job towards christmas, my dvds from amazon arrived this morning. A set of four xmas films for £7.99 , dont know if they are any good or not never heard of them but wanted something extra to watch, Anyway decided to find all my other xmas films out...white xmas, the grinch, the holiday,disney xmas sing along(yep i know im too old and so are my kids but got lots of little nieces and nephews)home alones, santa claus the movie, the sant claus.....need i go on.. i think i must have em all!!! xmas music ready too cds found out and at the front of the cupboard waiting to gooooooo....

Mandymull

have sat down to write a list of presents i still need to buy, Have done well on the rest of the family but as us usual i struggle every year buying for my two daughters, Emily is 16 and Tori nearly 15..they are both severely disabled, non verbal, epilepsy, one fed by gastrostomy tube, use wheelchairs out side, and neither can read, write or talk....so what do i buy them????
they arent really bothered by toys, Tori likes 'sticker books' and Em well nothing really makes her excited, so it s so hard to find 'that' special gift for them that can show them just how special to us they are....

but at least they will have all the trifle and maltesers that can scoff...:heartsmil :heartsmil :heartsmil
Mandyx

Dani85

Mandymull wrote: »

have sat down to write a list of presents i still need to buy, Have done well on the rest of the family but as us usual i struggle every year buying for my two daughters, Emily is 16 and Tori nearly 15..they are both severely disabled, non verbal, epilepsy, one fed by gastrostomy tube, use wheelchairs out side, and neither can read, write or talk....so what do i buy them????
they arent really bothered by toys, Tori likes 'sticker books' and Em well nothing really makes her excited, so it s so hard to find 'that' special gift for them that can show them just how special to us they are....

but at least they will have all the trifle and maltesers that can scoff...:heartsmil :heartsmil :heartsmil
Mandyx

Hi Mandy. My uncle too is severly mentally and physically diabled. He loves those cars that you push backwards on the floor and then likes to feel the wheels moving. Dunno if your girls may like something like that? x

findingmyfeet

hi mandymull-sorry i know nothing about the sorts of disabilities you have to deal with everyday. What about something that lights up or makes noises or silly things that may appeal to their senses ( feather boas etc ). touchy, feely type of things. or even new fleecy blankets/pillows, fancy hot water bottles with the little jumpers on. some sort of pampering stuff that you know may give them pleasure. ignore me if im making ridiculous suggestions but please dont take offence at my lack of knowledge. And like you said theres always chocolate ! How much do they understand? what about a talking book for their ability range or nice outfits for wearing over christmas. Hope you find something.

bride_on_a_budget

Hi finding my feet,

the post office christmas savings card is a like a top up card, i top it up throughout the year at the po and on the 31st oct it is activated and i can exchange the money on it for vouchers or use the card like a debit card in lots of shops like argos, woolies, sainsburys ect...
i think its a good idea as you can only spend the money on it from 31st oct to 30th jan and any money left on rolls over to the next year

bride on a budget

findingmyfeet wrote: »

afternoon all,

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brideonabudget- i think your son is great saving his money. i have always tried to get mine to save for everything, my daughter does but my son...????? At christmas i usually make mince pies and sausage/cheese rolls and freeze loads. you can freeze them cooked or ready to bake. then if i get visitors or on xmas day i just pop them in the oven for a while and they smell and taste great warm.
can you tell me please what is a post office xmas saving card- never heard of that?

sarahf191979

Mandymull wrote: »

have sat down to write a list of presents i still need to buy, Have done well on the rest of the family but as us usual i struggle every year buying for my two daughters, Emily is 16 and Tori nearly 15..they are both severely disabled, non verbal, epilepsy, one fed by gastrostomy tube, use wheelchairs out side, and neither can read, write or talk....so what do i buy them????
they arent really bothered by toys, Tori likes 'sticker books' and Em well nothing really makes her excited, so it s so hard to find 'that' special gift for them that can show them just how special to us they are....

but at least they will have all the trifle and maltesers that can scoff...:heartsmil :heartsmil :heartsmil
Mandyx

Mandy I bet your a super/lovely mum, I do not know where to start as I too do not understand what you are going through but I found this Link that may give you some ideas, I hope I don't offend you in any way as that is not my intention

http://www.newlifeable.co.uk/browse/play-gifts-and-sensory-262/sensory-toys-1246/

I'm sure what everyou buy will be loved, and remember it's not always what you give and how much it costs but the love that goes with it.

Hugs for you and your girls

Sarah
x

Mandymull

sarahf191979 wrote: »

Mandy I bet your a super/lovely mum, I do not know where to start as I too do not understand what you are going through but I found this Link that may give you some ideas, I hope I don't offend you in any way as that is not my intention

http://www.newlifeable.co.uk/browse/play-gifts-and-sensory-262/sensory-toys-1246/

whoa thanks for the link, there are some lovely things on there, i thing Tori would love the bright yellow ball....thanks
love
Mandyx

pinkladymel

Mandymull wrote: »

sarahf191979 wrote: »

Mandy I bet your a super/lovely mum, I do not know where to start as I too do not understand what you are going through but I found this Link that may give you some ideas, I hope I don't offend you in any way as that is not my intention

http://www.newlifeable.co.uk/browse/play-gifts-and-sensory-262/sensory-toys-1246/

whoa thanks for the link, there are some lovely things on there, i thing Tori would love the bright yellow ball....thanks
love
Mandyx

Have you thought about some lovely fibre optic lamps for them to touch and appreciate in their bedrooms?

scattymam1

http://homeshopping.24studio.co.uk/iteminfo.htm?s0=christmas-2008&b=AugMainBook2008&p=216&o=1&s=1&r=http://homeshopping.24studio.co.uk/searchresult/1

Mandymull - I'm getting one of these for my daughter for christmas. Not too expensive really compared to some things like this.

just seen the above item for 16.99 in argos - phew glad I hadn't already got it and a good saving.

sarahf191979

scattymam1 wrote: »

http://homeshopping.24studio.co.uk/iteminfo.htm?s0=christmas-2008&b=AugMainBook2008&p=216&o=1&s=1&r=http://homeshopping.24studio.co.uk/searchresult/1

Mandymull - I'm getting one of these for my daughter for christmas. Not too expensive really compared to some things like this.

Thats lovely scattymam1, great find.