Christmas Lists

Mrs7ones

Hi,
this is just an idea, but how about we all post a list of what we are getting/making for our family and friends for christmas.....
It might help to inspire those amongst us that are a little stuck for ideas.
(i'm stuck as you will see from my list....)

Mum - ?
Dad - ?
Mum-in-law - ?
Dad-in-law - ?
Sis - ?
Sis-in-law & hub - ?
Niece 1 - ?
Niece 2 - ?

talkhard

I think this is a good idea. I've started hampers for my family (mum, 2 sisters, dad, BIL, in laws (joint gift) and grand-mothers) but I'm stuck for some cheap little space fillers.

Seeing what other people have got will inspire me.

whitewing

Well, I just bought 'Eating for Victory' £9.99 from the National Trust shop. It's a nostalic collection of original facsimile leaflets ...to show how millions of Britons made do with food shortages during the second world war. (I got it for mr wing to give to me - better value if I choose my own presents).
Anyway, I think it's really good, and I think if you know anyone who's up for a cooking challenge, this book and a supply of ingredients could make an interesting variation on a food hamper. Particularly if you have key stage 2 children at home who can help you prepare as littlewing seems to know quite a bit about rationing

lucrecia_595

Mrs7ones wrote: »

Hi,
this is just an idea, but how about we all post a list of what we are getting/making for our family and friends for christmas.....
It might help to inspire those amongst us that are a little stuck for ideas.
(i'm stuck as you will see from my list....)

Mum - ?
Dad - ?
Mum-in-law - ?
Dad-in-law - ?
Sis - ?
Sis-in-law & hub - ?
Niece 1 - ?
Niece 2 - ?

I'm in the same boat as you! I don't have much of a clue for most of my family. I'm doing 5 hampers, 1 for DH, 1 for Dad, 1 for SIL & Hubby, 1 for FIL & his gf and 1 for MIL. These will probably be main presents.



Mum - How about a nice cookbook like Nigella's new book
Dad - A DVD boxset of his favourite series or films
Mum-in-law - Have you seen those cushions you can get with your family's photo's on them? If you could source a photo of your hubby when he was younger I'm sure that would be a lovely gift. http://www.photobox.co.uk do them
Dad-in-law - Perhaps a gardening set if he's into it, boots do some nice sets
Sis - I guess this depends on her age, but pampering and make up gifts always go down a treat!
Sis-in-law & hub - Last year I bought my own SIL & Hubby a cordless phone, would this appeal to yours?
Niece 1 & 2 - This depends on their ages again, but if they are young, do they collect Bratz dolls or anything like that? If they are in their teens thenmake up or gift vouchers would be great!

I hope this helps!

jamtart6

I tried to suggest this here (complete with links and everythin!) :

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=563415

and it got a really poor response! So hope this thread does better!! but they are my ideas ....

*niptuckfan*

Great idea!

Mum - Gardening hamper - thanks to all the inspiration on this board;)

Dad - Retro sweetie box and other bits and pieces he likes - fancy cheese and biscuits, cashews and fancy cheese

Bro - poker themed hamper (i have antoher thread which will add pics to when done) Simpsons beer bucket filled with whisky, beer, shot glasses, cards, dice, poker key ring, visor and some other bits i will collect along the way

Sis - Make up bag full of bits and piceces i have been collecting

OH Mum - Avon sensitive bubble bath and voucher for local lingeree shop

OH Dad - Bottle whisky, retro sweet box ( he will love that!) and 2 bargains i picked up in woolies sale - plant your own chili and lettuce

Spiderman daft Nephew! - SM boxers, tea shirt and sticker set, Power rangers pjs any other cheapy bits i see in shops and voucher for woolies

OH Aunt - Pyjamas and Body shop gift set

OH Uncle - probably a book and/or bottle wine

Friends kids - dressing up for the girls - Woolies have them reduced just now and are buy one get one half price also

and for the boy - Egg and spoon race from ELC - its great!

sukysue

Have you all been on the book ppl site .Have had a brill order with
Springwatch book for mil
spaceflight for dh This is nearly 18 quid on amazon!
ripley's for my dd
guiness book of records for my nephew
little black dress books for my niece
The village show cookbook for my sil really lovely recipes in there have had a gander and may get 1 for myself
The rhs book of gardens 2007/08 for bil
thank god for the book ppl I say!!

sianb84

Mum - ?
step-dad - sweets
dad - ?
OH's mum - Jewellery box
OH's step-dad - Personalised golf lighter
OH's dad - ?
My brother 1- retro sweet hamper
Brother 1 g/f - retro sweet hamper
My brother 2 - videos
OH's sister 1 - ?
OH's sister 1 hubby - gadget and sweets
Nephew 1 - dinosaur things and games
Niece - ? and games
Nephew 2 - donkey activity thing
OH's sister 2 - retro sweet hamper
OH's sister 2 OH - retro sweet hamper
Nephew 3 - musical mat you walk on
My grandma 1 - ?
My granddad - ?
My grandma 2 - plant
OH's grandma - plant

Not sure what getting OH yet

babybug

Good plan, I'll be looking for ideas on here too!

Mine so far are:

OH: Lots of bits and pieces really
Dad : Retro 70s hamper
Mum : signed copy of Eric Clapton autobiog (going in on this with bro as it is £50!!!!)
Bro : ?
OH Dad : food hamper - HM truffles, chutneys etc
OH Mum: ?
SIL & fiance : ?
Grandparents : food hamper

moneysavingmumofone

Heres my list of what ive bought so far
My son-2 giant books,(99p each) 2 dvds,(£2 (babe)and £4 (bob)) 2 talking bob vehicles, (£5-£6 each) happy tumble laa laa, (£5.50) mickey mouse pop up toy,(1.50) pop up tent,(£2) in the night garden set of 3 mini plushes,(£10.32) mini drum set,(£2.50) little people figures,(£2.50) pooh activity set,(£1) pooh stickers,(£1) dora backpack and books,(free) fifi video,(£1) pooh grow your own cress seed kit,(98p) set of 3 videos (£1) Ninky nonk train (20p with a code!!) Grandpas train (peppa pig £3.50 with a code!)
Stocking fillers-tweenies crayons in a tin,(£1) giant choc coin,(30p) xmas tree soap, (36p)
Mum-pair of jeans, (free) photo mug (£1.99) Family tree cd rom (£2.11)
Mil-porcelain doll,(£1) 2 hanging baskets,(50p each) photo mug (£1.99)
Fil-car wash bucket (gift basket) (about £6)
Stepdad- car wash bucket, (gift basket) (about £6) homer simpson shower gel,(£1) poker ace gift set.(cards, sweatbands and shower gel) (£1.50)
2 Sils-made pampering gift baskets, (1 has pink organiser set in it, 1 has Next feet treat set) photo frame each (approx £8 each)
Little brother-mini drum set(£2.50) and giant book(99p)
11 year old sister- glitter babes water dispenser,(£4.50) mini girly gift basket,(free) trousers(free)
14 year old brother- dr who shaker maker set(£5)
uncle-skull lighter and pen set(£1.51)
nan-japanese tea set,(£1.75) writing set,(99p) enamelled clock.(£2.50) in process of making gift basket, have so far got talc,(£1) 2 soaps(39p and 36p) and a set of 3 little pot pourri cushions (50p)
Bil-liverpool cufflinks(£2)
15 year old brother (will be 16)-rhythm sticks (£2)
Niece-pink bike horn,(99p) barbie hula hoop (£2.76)
Ohs niece-personalised dressing gown,(£10) dora watch(75p)
oh-sports car alarm clock,(£6) (may be his birthday present on 9th nov) willy wig set(£1.51) Heated gloves,(£2) may also be for his birthday.
Friends little girl-2 outfits (about £3-£4)
NEED TO BUY
Mum-tia maria, cola, lots of choc, glass and basket for her gift basket. Also a nice top (have seen one for £4) and am doing my sons handprints on canvas.
Mil-i think we're getting her a tall hanging plant thing lol!
2 brothers-stuff for small toiletry hampers-shower gel, hair gel, deodorant etc.
Sister 1-Shoes and mug, hot choc sachets, baileys miniature and marshmallows for hot choc mug gift.
Sister 2-l'aimant gift set and me to you plush bear. (£10)
Little brother-have got him the drum set but want to get him something else for £10.
Uncle- stuff for movie basket-dvd, popcorn, small bottle of bacardi, coke, sweets, crisps. about £15 i think
Stepdads mum and dad-stuff for food hamper(£5-£10)
Sisters hubby-stuff for choc hamper £5
Bil 2-no idea!
Ohs nephew-no idea
My niece-pink hobby horse £5
Oh-no idea
Son-toy kitchen,(£25) toy dyson,(£20) buggy,(£6) iron and ironing board,(£10) books,(£3) jigsaw,(£1) cars,(£2) slippers(£5) and pyjamas.(£5) Few more bits for his stocking.(£5)
Also need to buy for 4 friends and they have 5 kids between them. (about £5 each)
And socks for all the men!! (£1 a pair)

Miss_Kitty_Fantastico

Here is my list - hope it gives some inspiration:

OH - retro 80's basket - much loved cartoons, sweets etc
Brother - the same
S-I-L: not sure yet

B-I-L: chinese cookery basket
S-I-L: disney basket - socks mug keyring car airfreshner calendar etc

Mum: pamper basket: pygamas, slippers, favourite toiletries etc
Dad: gardening basket: bits and bobs with gardening mag subscription through clubcard points

M-I-L: winter warmer basket: winter toiletries, cosy socks etc
F-I-L: fair trade basket: food, wine etc

Friends: winter warmer toiletries and cosy socks

still some more to decide - but have bought loads already which is great.