Old Style Christmas Preparations for Christmas 2013

stoppinshoppin

Hi there,

I borrowed a book from the library yesterday and realised it would be perfect for my daughter (30yo), so I've ordered it from Amazon -
Purls of Wisdom: The Book of Knitting, £10.81.
Could anyone advise me about what 8 year olds like for presents? triplets - 2 girls and 1 boy. I don't see them often as they live too far away. I usually send money, £15 each but I would like to give a gift if possible instead.

double_mummy

just got a load of books n some hello kitty pjs for the LOs from lidl added £10 to the weekly shop but lidl has saved me more than that anyway!

pinkmami

Well I have a 9 yr old DD but this isn't much help as she's mad about football! But I'm trying to convert her to being a girl by buying her clothes (nice reasonably priced clothes in Peacocks/Matalan/supermarket), handbag to hold her purse/sweets, music CD or DVD, books, etc

quidsy

I want to get my boy an Ipod & docking speakers for Christmas. He is 6 & LOVES music. Anyone know of any current deals?

carlamarie_2

stoppinshoppin wrote: »

Hi there,

I borrowed a book from the library yesterday and realised it would be perfect for my daughter (30yo), so I've ordered it from Amazon -
Purls of Wisdom: The Book of Knitting, £10.81.
Could anyone advise me about what 8 year olds like for presents? triplets - 2 girls and 1 boy. I don't see them often as they live too far away. I usually send money, £15 each but I would like to give a gift if possible instead.

There is an angry birds game in argos which is £20 down to £8 im not sure if its just for this week though,its age 8+ and it looks really good. I've just bought it for my ds for his birthday (he'll be7 at christmas, so a little young but never mind) if you can't get hold of this game, I would look at the other angry birds games they stock.
I have a 9year old to buy for this christmas and after speaking to her mum, I have decided to do her a hair and make hamper; girls make up and nail varnishes, bobbles, hair slides etc. I was going to get her a hair dryer,but she has already requested one from someone else!

If I were you I would either go down that route, or a crafty hamper, knitting/sewing set maybe.

pinkmami

quidsy wrote: »

I want to get my boy an Ipod & docking speakers for Christmas. He is 6 & LOVES music. Anyone know of any current deals?

My kids have a mini hi-fi (less than £100) which they use to listen to the radio, CD's & it has a docking station on it. Got it from Argos. I got them as I knew they'd want Ipods in the future & even better? I use them when cleaning to listen to my music!

May be better to buy something he can have multi use from it rather than just speakers?

This is the one I bought: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9034840.htm

Just a thought!

stoppinshoppin

carlamarie wrote: »

There is an angry birds game in argos which is £20 down to £8 im not sure if its just for this week though,its age 8+ and it looks really good. I've just bought it for my ds for his birthday (he'll be7 at christmas, so a little young but never mind) if you can't get hold of this game, I would look at the other angry birds games they stock.
I have a 9year old to buy for this christmas and after speaking to her mum, I have decided to do her a hair and make hamper; girls make up and nail varnishes, bobbles, hair slides etc. I was going to get her a hair dryer,but she has already requested one from someone else!

If I were you I would either go down that route, or a crafty hamper, knitting/sewing set maybe.

Thank you! I have game reserved for collection tomorrow!:j

pinkmami

Just for info - the lad may be interested in a Ludo/Snakes & ladders game? Back to basics in this techno age!

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9063701.htm

or the Game of Life?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9063701.htm

Josslette

Made a start on OH's Christmas eve hamper this week

Bought microwave butterkist popcorn for 39p and a nice mug with his initial on to drink his hot choc out of, for 99p. Both from Home Bargains.

Need to buy:
Pjs Pants
Aero Hot Chocolate
Christmas DVD

So will look for those on offer and maybe buy 'Elf' from Amazon.

Also saved £20 towards Christmas this week and £3 towards works Christmas do.

I'm excited now! I want Christmas to come faster! Bored with Summer now lol.

carlamarie_2

stoppinshoppin wrote: »

Thank you! I have game reserved for collection tomorrow!:j

Glad to help