S/O Holiday Plans - Shopping

[hermione]

Who has started shopping? What have you bought? And if you have not started shopping, what's on your lists - kids and yours?

For C so far:
A mermaid tail blanket
A Flip-A-Zoo (she begs for one every damn time the commercial comes on)
A magician's hat to pull a rabbit out of
The Lion Guard Training Lair but she will likely get this early

She desperately wants the Safari Paw Patroller but as far as I can tell it's just like the one she has with different stickers so I'm thinking no.

I have a Hatchimal but really bought it in case it really is THE toy this year in which case I'll probably sell it.

There are lots of little things on her list too like a giant tape measure, games, Gel Pens.

[preppy]

I bought S a play kitchen and a set of board books so far.

Also on my lists:

S- clothes, new bedding/quilt for her "bigger girl" room, little people farm

DH - bogs, Patagonia jacket

That's all I know so far!

ETA: for me I asked for gray booties, a jean jacket, a navy cross body, a scarf from madewell, and navy TB flats.

[ktw]

So far, I've bought G some Usborne books and Disney princess MagiClip dolls. I also want to get her a dollhouse. I have some other smaller things on her Amazon wishlist, but I'll probably let grandparents/aunts/uncles buy those.

[numbers]

Currently stashed away:
-Magnatiles
-Little People animals
-A bunch of Usborne books thanks to pugz

Will probably also buy:
-Little People dollhouse

Hoping to keep it simple (ish) this year because she always gets spoiled rotten by family.

[miamigirl]

We have an Itty Baby stashed away, and I'm wondering if we should give it to her for Christmas.

I'll probably get her some books, FP moccs and a new toy, though I haven't decided which one yet.

[cincodemayo]

I bought a Little People Musical Preschool on sale this summer for DD (9 mos at Xmas time). We might get her an Anywhere Chair as well because DS loved his. For her I'm asking for some more baby books/toys-nothing crazy.

DS (3.5 at Xmas) I'm at a loss. I think his list is
* sled
* board games
* pajamas

I can't think of any WOW toys to get him from Santa.

On my list is
* new bedding
* pots and pans
* workout pants and sports bras
* pajamas
* Chuck Taylor slip ons

[abs]

DD's birthday and Christmas are four weeks apart so that always make it challenging. I have started shopping but haven't made a big dent yet.

Birthday:
Wellie Wisher dolls (I have one stashed away...may get a second)
Art caddy from Lakeshore Learning
Books
Shopkins (got it)
Lego Friends birthday party (got it)

Christmas:
Wellie Wisher accessories
AG doll (Melody)
Snap Circuits Junior (got it)
Shopkins dollhouse
Lego Friends House
Board games

I bought a hatchimal as well but I'm 99% sure that will be going back.

ideas for DH:
Yeti
Universal remote
Wallet

Me:
Kendra Scott jewelry
hydration belt for running
Kate Spade cross body purse

[expectantsteelerfan]

Ds is pretty much done...I got him a bigger bike from a consignment sale (it looks brand new) that is hidden at a friend's house, and he's getting a basketball hoop (hidden in our laundry room) and I got him some hot wheels stuff on an amazon deal. He will likely get some pokemon card sets too as stocking stuffers. I am really hoping he doesn't ask Santa for anything other than a bike because I don't want to buy him anything else!

I've put a few small things away for dd, but no idea what she will ask Santa for. She changes her mind about what she loves every other day it seems. Right now she wants to ask for a stuffed Kovu (from the Lion King 2) which I don't even know if it exists, so I'm hoping that changes, also because she has way too many stuffed animals (including Simba, Nala, and Kion).

Dh is getting a new car next month, so we're not doing gifts for each other, and everyone else that we buy for do Elfster lists and grab bags, so I will need to wait to shop for everyone else.

[hetty]

So far I've gotten C an Elsa doll and a play laptop. Trying to keep it simple but I will likely add a couple of books and a nightgown or two.

I got H a soundbot for his stocking. Still trying to figure out what else to do.

I need to get on everything else - I want to be done shopping before baby comes in early December.

[pugz]

Keeping it simple this year. Big gift is matching chairs from Land of Nod

[mrssandro]

Since we are traveling we don't buy gifts for the inlaws or each other. We are getting a few small kid gifts that are easy to travel with for the girls. I will likely send gift cards to the rest of the family and a yearly photo calendar.

[tcu2003]

I had grand plans that I would get most of Christmas squared away while on maternity leave, but I'm halfway through and have zero accomplished on that front, so if it happens, it'll be on Black Friday right before I go back to work.

DS (4 1/2) - no real idea, he pretty much wants anything the sees
Lagos/Lego Jr
Puzzles
Star Wars stuff
Highlights magazine
Finding Dory DVD
Maybe a bike???

DD (4 months)
Sophie the Giraffe
(She doesn't need anything, so not planning to do a whole lot as extended family generally goes crazy)

DH
Whatever tool/garage thing he tells me he wants, plus stocking stuffers

Me
Large doormat for our front door
Bullet Journal accessories (new pens, washi tape, etc)
Yeti cup
Glass storage containers for kitchen (like Pyrex) for leftovers, my lunch, etc

[aspentosh]

We're going to FL to visit my dad in December so her big gift from us will be Disney for a day.

Already purchased:
-Wonder woman, batgirl and harley quinn figurines
-Kid chef knives
-Perler beads

Plan to purchase:
-EOS chapstick
-Umbrella
-couple more Playmobil things (smaller sets)

Other idea is doll house from Santa because she is always playing with the one at school.

Her birthday is in January and she'll be getting a big girl bike from us.

Ideas for H:
-Fleece jacket
-UA workout clothes
-Sanuks

Ideas for me:
-Sam Edelman petty boots
-Panini press
-Headphones

[bluelikejazz]

I have lists, but nothing bought yet. I also have 6 birthdays between now and Christmas I need to buy for.

[rikki]

I just bought a set of 24 Matchbox cars and a hauler last night at Costco. That is all that Elijah wants. I also bought him a kids book about Loving Day and a shirt. That might be it.

We have every toy under the sun, so I am not really sure about Xavier yet. Perhaps some plastic animals since he loves the ones at school.

[gastro]

DS1 is five and has requested Legos.
He will get a large set from me and two from Santa.
A baseball hat with an led light.
Kids video recorder.
Books.
Maybe - a bean bag...any recommendations?

DS2 will be 18 months and so far I've gotten him a mini micro scooter.
He loves jellycat stuffed animals so I'll probably get a moose and something else he doesn't already have.

We have so much and the kids will be getting lots of gifts from relatives as well so that's all I plan to get.

[pierogigirl]

Bought:
PBK Star Wars stockings - BB-8 (DS1) and R2D2 (DS2) - these were a splurge because they already have stockings from when they were babies and stockings that match the ones DH and I have

Star Wars sheets for each, DS2 also got R2D2 pillows
books - Elephant and Piggie for DS2 and some easy chapter books for DS1
a board game for each
HA Christmas and other pjs - bought when they were $19 last year
Stocking stuffers: cards, marbles (I will regret this. I always do), ETA - boy Bitty Baby sleeper for DS2's baby


DS2 wants the husky flipazoo, a black cat stuffed animal, a trash grabber (the BIG one), and a cement mixer toy

DS1 hasn't mentioned anything

This year DH and I are buying our own gifts and stocking stuffers
We don't really exchange with siblings, but do get something for our parents and nieces and nephews

ETA: I already ordered their Christmas outfits: HA cardigan and flannel shirt.  DS2's birthday is in December, so I need to add some things for that, too.

[hermione]

I forgot we also have the Code-A-Pillar. I should probably be done but likely am not. I love Christmas and presents.

For H I have NYE tix to see John Oliver.

On my list: The illustrated Harry Potter books, a waterproof phone bag, a home tee - I am struggling with ideas this year.

[jenn248]

Some things I've put on the girls' Amazon lists over the last few months (for the record, I am definitely not buying all of this!):

Bean bag chairs

Melissa and Doug umbrellas and flash lights

Doll house

Art supplies - water colors, stamps, glitter glue, new coloring books, etc.

A+A dream blankets

Disney DVDs

Sit-n-spin

Toy shopping cart

Play tent

New bath toys

Things we already have that have been hits (for those that are looking for ideas): wheely bug, trampoline, Little Tikes play house, ball pit, play kitchen, art table, Squigz, Playskool ball popper, and a lot more crap I'm probably forgetting.

[smile]

Since DD's birthday is 2 weeks after Christmas I shop for both at the same time.

I have bought and stored the following:
Lego Duplo large creative box
Code-a-Pillar
DC Comic super hero girls doll set

I will definitely buy her some new books.

Other items I may buy:
Code-a-Pillar expansion set
Dollhouse
Puppy Surprise

[redheadbaker]

For DS: Legos, Legos and more Legos.

[chickadee77]

So far I have an easel and a sit n spin tucked away. I plan to get a baby doll and some accessories (recommendations welcome ), more mega blocks, and books.

For h, I plan to get an inversion table (he's wanted one forever) and some other smaller items.

[Deleted]

DS already bought- 5

Code a pillar
Board Games (3-4)
Coloring stuff & art supplies
I commissioned one of my students to make custom 7 D stuffed animals for him ( small like 3-5 inches )

I plan on buying him a few books, pjs, a couple of science kits & some stocking stuffers

DD will be 1-3 weeks old on XMas so I will get her a few little things so DS doesn't think Santa forgot her. Most likely PJs, a rattle, binkies, diapers and a stuffed animal

I also bought a 1/2 priced water table for DD but it's really for DS to play with with her when she's pulling up this summer

[jenna]

5 year old DS
- toy dinosaurs
- dinosaur books
- Bob the Builder toys with kinetic sand
- Lego Space Shuttle
- Thomas the train "Dustin" train with matching book
- Duplo Construction vehicles  (from Grandma)
- Lego Toy Story Western Train Chase Set
- Thomas the Train minis Playset
- Thomas the Train minis advent calendar (from Grandma)
- Hape Quadrilla Wooden Marble Run Construction set
- Lego Garage set


His birthday is also in December, so we will be splitting up the toys between the two days.  Everything is already purchased.

Right now he's really into dinosaurs, construction vehicles, trains, books, and Lego.

ETA:  Also bought the new Christmas Train from Lego, but we are holding onto that gift for another year or so. 

[Mrs.flang]

Oct 14, 2016 15:45:13 GMT -5 hermione said:

For H I have NYE tix to see John Oliver.

Is he doing stand up?? Or is it tickets to the show? We went to a show taping last year and it was so much fun!

[thebreakfastclub]

I'll be shopping for DS mid December, lol.

As always, no adults exchange gifts in my family. Thank goodness.

[hermione]

Oct 14, 2016 17:37:14 GMT -5 Mrs.flang said:

Oct 14, 2016 15:45:13 GMT -5 hermione said:

For H I have NYE tix to see John Oliver.

Is he doing stand up?? Or is it tickets to the show? We went to a show taping last year and it was so much fun!

Stand up. I've heard he's good. H loves his show so it seems like a perfect gift.

[cricketwife]

I had plans of a simple xmas because we have no room for stuff but then I started making an Amazon wish list for DS1 and there is a lot on it so we'll see where we end up.

Already bought:
Magnatiles
Thomas trains - bought a bunch used
Buzz action figure. Scored a used one free and dS is obsessed with this toy at church nursery

Grandma bought him a Duplo set and 3 Marvel action figures

On list:
various train tracks and bridges , I picked nice stuff hoping the grands will buy. We need more track because DS only has a small set from last year and so he can't build much more than a loop, if grands don't get it, I'll pick up some cheap track. dS would LOVE Tidmouth sheds but it's so $$$$$$$$
Bruder cement mixer - this "is his big gift". All he talks about is wanting a cement mixer
Big Tonka dump truck
2 Bath toys
Learning resources jumbo animals

[Deleted]

Oh god now I need to get him one of those Hatchimal things!! He loves eggs & hatching

[pooh8402]

I have bought shirts for all the grandmas from E. And that's it. I probably ought to get started on a list.