Xmas eve hamper - better than last year

xx_Jo_xx

Hi Rusty,

Sorry are you a He or a She? Is your partner a He or a she? Sorry, I don’t mean to sound awful, but don’t want to presume either!! :rotfl:

If your other half is a He – then some new PJ’s or comfy lounging around joggers or something similar if he isn’t a PJ man! Slippers/Socks, Shower Gel, bubble bath, a rubber duck or toy battleship for in the bath! Some beers, some of his favourite snacks (crisps, chocolate, etc), A guys Christmas DVD like Die Hard!

If your OH is a she, pamper pack, face mask, nail polish, hand cream, foot rub, smellies, some lovely pjs, slipper socks, a nice bottle of wine and some chocolates just for her, of course you need to help make sure that all the jobs are done in the house so she can sit down and enjoy these, and a nice girly chick flick like “The Holiday”

Torkijo

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

Hi Rusty,

Sorry are you a He or a She? Is your partner a He or a she? Sorry, I don’t mean to sound awful, but don’t want to presume either!! :rotfl:

If your other half is a He – then some new PJ’s or comfy lounging around joggers or something similar if he isn’t a PJ man! Slippers/Socks, Shower Gel, bubble bath, a rubber duck or toy battleship for in the bath! Some beers, some of his favourite snacks (crisps, chocolate, etc), A guys Christmas DVD like Die Hard!

Speaking as a he who is approaching 40 - i would not buy socks, i honestly dont know a single man who has ever really wanted socks for a present, socks are functional things that you buy new ones when the old die - not really something that you hope Santa brings you!

Guys DVD suggestions - Watchmen, New Terminator Film, DVD of favourate stand up comedian.

If your going for shower gel see if there is one that matches the aftershve he wears as thats a luxery most blokes would not consider buying themselves.

Cheers

T

hayley11

Ooh I love this idea, we don't have kids but think i'll do one for my OH and get him to do one for me! I might do one for my niece as well.

For my OH I might get:

Small bottle of sparkling wine
Some chocolate he likes
Crisps (pringles or something like that)
Christmassy DVD
PJ's

That's all I can think of for now.

For my niece

Disposable camera
PJ's
Fluffy socks
Snacks
Christmassy DVD
Snowman Soup

Rusty - those mugs are gorgeous

thevicster

Gorgeous mugs Rusty - have you seen the free mini bottle of Baileys freebie on the freebie thread? Not sure if it's still running but might be worth a go?

xx_Jo_xx

Torkijo wrote: »

Speaking as a he who is approaching 40 - i would not buy socks, i honestly dont know a single man who has ever really wanted socks for a present, socks are functional things that you buy new ones when the old die - not really something that you hope Santa brings you!

Guys DVD suggestions - Watchmen, New Terminator Film, DVD of favourate stand up comedian.

If your going for shower gel see if there is one that matches the aftershve he wears as thats a luxery most blokes would not consider buying themselves.

Cheers

T

:rotfl: good point! I didnt mean socks, as in 'Socks'! But not every guy wears slippers..... the idea for the christmas eve hamper is something comfy and cosy to lounge around in whilst watching a movie and winding down - maybe slipper-sock type things for your fella if he would wear them, or something like that.... x

yippee_kye_yay

well so far my xmas eve hamper for my lo's is (those in red are what i still need to get)
ds aged 2 - 3 29th dec
*toy story alien cushion
*toy story choc buttons
*thomas the tank torch
*scooby doo crackers
*thomas the tank pjs
*power ranger cup
thomas dressing gown and slippers

dd aged 1 (2 in feb)=
*fairy cushion
*barbie choc buttons
*disney princess torch
*disney princess crackers
*tinkerbell cup
belle pjs
belle dressing gown and slippers

joint/santa
*plate for cookies
*magic santa key
*jar for cookie mix
picture/card for kids to colour as thank you to santa
reindeer food (already have the oats and food colouring, just need to mix it up)
cup for santa
dvd - polar express
book - twas the night before christmas
cookie mix
make up some snowman soups already have everything for these

jetty

I got my 11 year old a bottle of Radox Limited edition Africa shower gel from Boots today for a pound

I was going to get the gift bags to put everything in from Card Factory (2 for £1.50) But i don't think i can fit everything in them

jetty

Torkijo wrote: »

Speaking as a he who is approaching 40 - i would not buy socks, i honestly dont know a single man who has ever really wanted socks for a present, socks are functional things that you buy new ones when the old die - not really something that you hope Santa brings you!

Guys DVD suggestions - Watchmen, New Terminator Film, DVD of favourate stand up comedian.

If your going for shower gel see if there is one that matches the aftershve he wears as thats a luxery most blokes would not consider buying themselves.

Cheers

T

My guy would LOVE socks :rotfl: His feet seem to eat them!

jetty

Where's the best place to get dressing gowns?

xx_Jo_xx

jetty wrote: »

Where's the best place to get dressing gowns?

I dont know Jetty, for Kids or Adults? Ive been looking around for some cheap ones for me and the little one. If you tell me what you are looking for in particluar, I will keep my eye out for you too?

I saw some in B&M last weekend, but they were fleecy and Im looking for supersoft Terry towelling ones xx