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Hey all

Just thought I'd make this thread so people can discuss what they have brought their friends and family for Christmas and also help give some ideas to those who don't know what to buy their friends/family.

Feel free to post what you have brought or going to buy someone and say who its for e.g mum , little brother age 5 or female friend age 18 etc.

I'll start -

Mum - 2 CDS- Susan Boyle and not sure which other one at the moment.
Box of chocolates

Dad - Sports calendar , aftershave/deodrant giftset , chocolates

Brother age 22 - Hoody

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Reply 1

Torrchy

For my host mom (I'm currently an au pair) - Lush christmas gift
2 boys (6 and 9) - Just Dance 2 wii game
Host dad - some chocolates, I'm still not sure about him
My sis ('real one') - Kindle
I'll see what I can send to my mom and dad that would stay and not break since I'm in another country.. but that's mainly it.

Reply 2

broadwayrachael

Good idea

I've done a lot of my shopping already!
My sister (12) - Hoodie
My dad - book he's wanted for a while, and an invite to meet the author in LA :biggrin:

My grandad - jumper
My boyfriend's parents - mulled wine, spices, and glasses
My boyfriend's grandparents - teacups and saucers, lemon biscuits, speciality tea bags, a toast rack and conserves
My boyfriends aunt and her partner - balti dishes, hotplate and curry spices
The Boyfriend! (18) - currently in the process of booking a weekend trip (overnight) to Barcelona for the two of us, complete with champagne breakfast and suite :biggrin:

god knows what it's going to cost, but he's worth it :tongue:

Reply 3

username234673

Mum - Black Label Society gig ticket
Anyone else - **** knows! What the hell do you get 4, 5, 13 and 22 year old girls?

Reply 4

Anoodles

Well got my mum sorted with these ...(feeling chuffed with how organised I've been...normally a 'week before x-mas emergency shopper) then I remember that I still have no idea what I'm going to get anyone else yet though :s ...so probably will be again :tongue:

Reply 5

Torrchy

Original post by mikeyd85

Anyone else - **** knows! What the hell do you get 4, 5, 13 and 22 year old girls?

u can never go wrong with candy & chocolates. :smile:

Reply 6

mespannerhanz

Original post by Anoodles

these are brilliant, i am seriously tempted to buy some for my best mate! :P

Reply 7

oh-bang

My mum , I'm getting her a hamper from Fortnum and Mason
my dad, a shirt (original eh?) and something else
boyfriend? SERIOUSLY stuck for ideas
Friends, jewellery and scarves

Reply 8

popppyss

My mum: a new peg bag, a new purse and a new kettle
My dad: a space invaders plug and play game haha, 2 tops and socks...
Brother: something from Zara..
Boyfriend: 2 shirts and perfume

Reply 9

username234673

Original post by Torrchy

u can never go wrong with candy & chocolates. :smile:

Yeah, I agree, but I'd rather get them something good (well, that'll last more than a day!), like a book or a toy, or in the case of the eldest, well a CD probably.

Reply 10

Accalia

Mum - Crocodile Dundee DVDs
Dad - putting money in with my sisters to get him a laptop
Sister 1 - Michael McIntyre's book
Sister 2 - some Goosebumps book and a film with animated vikings.

Reply 11

thunder_cat

my sister just recently had a baby so i'm going to get her this:
SLAYER

*even though shes ntoa metal head, i am, so i want to corrupt it early :biggrin:

and even though hes already out i want to get this for my sister:
lil wayne

Reply 12

linkdapink

Dad: No idea, something golf related or for his car (perhaps a PING top and a fluffy driving wheel cover for a joke)
Mum: Lancome Make Up or some Perfume
Sister: Pandora Charm
Boyfriend: A Camera
Boyfriend's Parents: Me and Boyfriend are going half... I think we're getting them something wine related (I thought a wine-club membership was an awesome idea, but they might be way too expensive).

Reply 13

username430180

Mam-The film "Beaches" on DVD.
Dad-Beer.
Brother (aged 12)-something Top Gear related. Don't know yet.
Boyfriend-One of these

Reply 14

Palbert

Whoever I get in secret santa at work is getting these willy wigs

http://www.hawkin.com/20670-13127-HBCHEEKYNAUGHTYHER/cheeky/cheeky-gifts-for-her/purple-ronnie-willy-wigs

heh

Reply 15

ufo_01

Original post by Palbert

Whoever I get in secret santa at work is getting these willy wigs

http://www.hawkin.com/20670-13127-HBCHEEKYNAUGHTYHER/cheeky/cheeky-gifts-for-her/purple-ronnie-willy-wigs

heh

Reply 16

PinkMobilePhone

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husband - a transformer (perceptor)

daughter - a planetarium and a book planets from me and hubby, and a flying remote control tinkerbell from santa

son 1 - a remote control car and another toy car from us, and a transformer optimus prime from santa

son 2 - a thomas the tank engine with a rolling track, and some other baby toy from us, and a v tech discovery tree from santa

mam - a back massager and some bubble bath

hubby's mam - a tin of roses

my best friend - a penguin cup and a cuddly penguin (she loves penguins)

my best friend's partner - a tin of quality street

my aunt, hubby's 2 sisters, and 1 of hubby's nieces - they all have bubble bath toiletry stuff

my other aunt - incense with a relaxation cd

my uncles (x2), hubby's brother, hubby's brother in law, and 4 of hubby's nephews - they all have mens shower gel and deodorant

hubby's other niece - a card/photo holder, and some nail art jewels

my step-mother - bubble bath stuff, plus I need to buy her some chocolates as well but I haven't got them yet.

my dad - I'm going to be buying him some wine but I haven't got it yet.

Reply 17

TKC

Mum: she mentioned wanting an electric blanket :redface:

saves being original I guess.
Boyfriend: Victorian theme; top hat, cravat, cane, and some Professor Layton merchandise.

Reply 18

Sprockette

Mum: I'm not sure yet, but I'm trying to find a coffee grinder/maker. All the ones I've seen are too expensive though...
Dad: I got a book of big headlines from the last century (he likes that sort of stuff!)
Brother: A Stephen Lynch CD
Auntie: A pot of Jamie Oliver grow-your-own herbs as she's really into cooking
Cousins (10 + 14): I was thinking a camera and photo album set but it might be too much. And makeup set for the older one.
Friends: A book of Banksy paintings, a chocolate fondue set and I haven't decided what else
Fiance: A Banksy book, 2 'funny' T-shirts and I'm thinking a game.