Family Present Inspiration!

ForeverHomeDreamer

Hello everyone

I have friends which are a large family. I usually buy individual gifts for them, but I'm having to tighten my belt a little this year and thought I'd get them a present they can share. They are a sporty family with a large garden, the youngest child is 3, so I thought maybe a large outdoor game or something? The only thing I can think of is Twister, but I'm sure they have that already. I'm really lacking inspiration and open to any and all suggestions!

Thank you for any ideas!

FHD x:)

suejb2

Rounders set.we have one,moderate the games for a young one but as they get older and have friends round the games get bigger and better.

ForeverHomeDreamer

That's a great idea Sue, thank you

hollydays

How old is the oldest and what is your budget x

jodles16

If your after something outdoorsy you can get stuff like giant jenga, groupon seem to have them on offer every now and then thought that probably isnt helpful now! I got family zoo tickets last year for my mum, stepdad, sister and two foster siblings which went down well and I booked it at our smaller local zoo!

Best of luck!

the_why_bird

How about a den building kit? You can buy them but it's very cheap to make your own.

Ours has got:
A sturdy bag
A ground sheet - ours is a plastic shower curtain but you could use a proper tarp
Those stretchy ropes with hooks you use to secure things to the roof rack (What are they called again?)
Assorted bits of fabric - an old sheet and blanket, plus about four different sized offcuts from the local curtain shop. Two even have big eyelets sewn in from the display so they are very easy to attach to the ropes.
Sturdy Clothespegs
Hooks that attach to smooth surfaces via suction hooks (for indoor den making)
Torches - we've got some that work either by battery or by kinetic action
Battery powered fairy lights for some magic.

It's physical, it's creative, and everyone loves a den. I got almost everything from poundland when we made it early summer. If I had extra to spend I would've splurged on a camo net to add a bit of personality. If you're crafty, the sky's the limit. You could paint a little sign to hang up (Keep out/Pirate Cove/The Smith's Secret Hideout) or sew some cute bunting to decorate with.

BangBangBoom

Great idea with the den! The nicest present my family has ever got was a lovely print with the whole family represented on it- I'm not going to do a good job at describing it (!) but it was lovely, personal to our family and went straight up in the kitchen. The kind of thing you'd get on notonthehighstreet or etsy I guess.

whitewing

swingball?

Damzel_In_Distress

What about a cinema gift card? Something they can all go and do together that they might not be able to afford otherwise?
Cineworld do christmas gift boxes at this time of year