S/O Holiday Plans - Shopping

[ssmjlm]

For E:
Floor puzzle us map
Olaf bubble maker
2 board games
DH bought her a Sofia tent thing for her bed.
ETA: I'm making her a dress up rack from an Ana-white plan.

DH:
Ice cream maker to replace the one that broke before we moved.

I don't really want anything. I'm hoping for more stuff for the house instead of gifts.

[bronxgirl]

DD's birthday is in December so she gets a bunch of presents within a few weeks. I usually buy stuff I know she will want when it's on sale and just save it.  In my closet I have a Rebecca American girl doll which will be her birthday present and a bunch of Rebecca clothes and accessories, some of which will be Hannukah presents and some I'll save for later. I also have a Disney store Anna playset which coordinates with an Elsa set she got last year.  She wants an Elena of Avalor costume so I'll wait until after Halloween sales and get that to save for Hannukah.  DH and I don't give each other presents so there's no one else I have to shop for.

ETA: I forgot, I also have a lego popstar set and a couple AG mini-dolls (DD collects them), as well as a lot of books, so we are set for a looong time.

[CloudBee]

I have a running Amazon wish list right now. Other than books, there's not a lot on it.

- M&D dinosaur and fire truck floor puzzles (currently obsessed with puzzles)
- Magnadoodle
- new Skip Hop backpack (too small for school, but good for outings, old one is really worn out)

He really loves this book called "What Animals Eat". It's a book from the Kingfisher Readers line. I think we'll probably buy 5 or so more of those. One about where animals live, the human body, seasons, etc. His question are "big" now, so he's totally digging books with subject matter. Bonus - they're only $3.99 each.

I don't know what his big gift will be at this point. DH usually sways me. He's ready for a bike with training wheels but we'll wait until his birthday in March, as we usually have snow on the ground through much of the winter. He digs Duplos, but also interested in regular Legos. Maybe we'll get him his first Lego set with a theme he's interested in come December.

hermione - We feel the same way about the jungle themed Paw Patroller. His original still gets a TON of use. Not quite daily, but at least every other day. It's also a big hit when we have friends over. I think we may get him the Air Patroller Plane because it's only $29 and other another bus.

[arebee]

For DD ( 3 in April) I have:

Disney little people castle
Peppa pig car
Peppa pig figures
A couple of the 6" disney dolls (the little barbie like ones)

I am going to get her some books, a couple of little people figures, and maybe peppa pig family figures. She is also obsessed with those blind bag/surprise egg videos on youtube so I'll probably get her some of those too.

On her list from family:
Doctors kit
All things play doh
Little people house
Peppa pig house
Some things for her baby doll (she has a stroller but maybe a car seat or something like that)
And some other things that I can't remember now.

[jewel]

I've gotten a few things here and there, mostly for extended family. We all use Amazon wish lists and I've snagged some awesome deals off of lists, as I've seen them.

For DS (just turned 2), we will be getting a balance bike and train table. I'll probably buy used off of local facebook BST if I can find good ones. Maybe some more train tracks and cars, probably clothes.

My H and I usually do a family present instead of gifts to each other. We're getting the old school Nintendo thing that's coming out next month.

[krystee]

I have started DS' list, but no shopping.

I want to get him a toddler table. I was sure I was going to get the IKEA one, but it seemed so tiny in person! They have another table that adjusts to three heights for $70, and I'm thinking about getting that. Any other recs?

-Puzzles
-Big list of Usborne books
-Thomas the Tank Engine books
-Duplos

He has a lot of big toys, so I think I am just getting small stuff this year.

[smileyface]

DS is 2, and his birthday is in late November. Between the two....

A Little People Racetrack /Car thing
Little people cars to go on it
Green Toys little cars
An emergency vehicles puzzle

This summer, I also picked up on local BST boards a M&D art easle and a road carpet.

He'll be getting paint and art supplies from grandma, and probably some pj's or other randoms.

[zarapipe]

I have no earthly idea. we are going to be announcing our disney trip in January on Christmas day so I got them matching mickey pj's. other than that I got nothing.

it's to the point where we have so much stuff, grandparents will get them stuff too, so idk. dd1 is obsessed with shopkins right now so probably that, dd2 just had her bday so I'm fresh out of ideas

ages 2 and 6

[humpforfree]

We have way too many toys already ugh. Lane has been consistently saying he is going to ask santa for a "big tractor. Yellow. That digs dirt." So any ideas for that?
Ella- no clue. She always just wants what Lane is playing with.

[krystee]

Oct 15, 2016 6:44:06 GMT -5 humpforfree said:

We have way too many toys already ugh. Lane has been consistently saying he is going to ask santa for a "big tractor. Yellow. That digs dirt." So any ideas for that?
Ella- no clue. She always just wants what Lane is playing with.

www.houzz.com/photos/55057019/Pedal-Tractor-With-Dumper-modern-kids-toys-and-games


m.kotulas.com/deals/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10602&storeId=10152&productId=46814&langId=-1&utm_source=google_pla&utm_medium=Toys-Games-Kids-Toys&utm_content=49184&gclid=CKGQp8nk3M8CFQINaQodibULIw

[humpforfree]

krystee those are amazing and he would FLIP. I bookmarked them!

[pennylane]

I am done shopping for DS. (I've picked up things for the past couple months).
-IKEA easel
-green toys helicopter
-a bunch of books
-Melissa and Doug reusable stickers
-small workbench with play tools

His birthday is also a month before Christmas so we'll have a ton of new stuff I imagine.

[1yeartogo]

DS is turning 7 a few days after x-mas so I'll divide up closer what he gets when. DD is 4.5

DS:
1. ninjago sensei wu Lego set with dragon
2. Jenga, I will also get monopoly or have family member get it since he really wants it
3. Schliek ? Animal and knight figurines
4. A new beanie baby boo stuffed animal or two
5. Captain underpants book series

Dd:
1. Puzzle
2. Assorted animal and fairy figurines
3. A calico critters bathroom kit for her existing dollhouse
4. Beanie baby boo or two
5. A new book or book series
6. Will pick up a few doll outfits for her existing Melissa and Doug baby

Both: big box of magformers (we got magnatiles last x-mas and they love them so much but we need more pieces!)
I've bought 3/4 of the items already.

[fancynewbeesly]

For Christmas:

(stashed away) Welliewishers doll house
Furreal friend


For Hanukkah:
Gel Pens
Oil Pastels
Doc McStuffins Hospital
Thinking Putty
Shopkins pack

On the list may be a bike and a hatchimals. The dollhouse is the big thing this year---I got it with a 20% code, costco gift cards and free shipping.

[fancynewbeesly]

Oh, and Reese is asking for "chick-fil-a" mints from Santa....so we are hoping to talk to the manager and see if we can get some.

[Pilsy]

I haven't given this a thought!

I want to find out the sex of the baby before I get started on that front, so I have a few weeks. (I think the blood draw is Tuesday, but the results can take two weeks.)

For E, my parents want to do a new bedroom set. Is that going to be exciting for a 2.5-year-old? If we make it a big deal? This will be her first big girl bed. My H and I are psyched, of course, and we will all appreciate it no matter what; I also want to find a way to make it fun for her. I'll let her pick the bedding, so there's that.

She needs a stethoscope, so maybe a doctor's kit. I'll be reviewing this thread for other ideas.


And for all the adults in my life, I have no clue. I hope they'll give me some ideas.

[scribellesam]

DS1 is getting a regular bike "with pedals, Mommy" and we'll get DS2 a Radio Flyer tricycle to match. Then a few things for stockings and that will be it from us. They generally get plenty from family as well, so we don't go overboard on gifts.

[tcu2003]

Oct 14, 2016 21:28:10 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

He really loves this book called "What Animals Eat". It's a book from the Kingfisher Readers line. I think we'll probably buy 5 or so more of those. One about where animals live, the human body, seasons, etc. His question are "big" now, so he's totally digging books with subject matter. Bonus - they're only $3.99 each.

These sound awesome - DS loves animal books, so adding these to his list.

For anyone else with a kid who loves animals, we love the Amazing Animal books. They are the perfect length to read aloud to preschool age kids, easy things to remember, and great pictures. Our library has a bunch, so we always seem to have at least 2-3 at our house from there.

Amazing Animals: Giraffes www.amazon.com/dp/0898127416/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OBKaybJKDKFEH

[browneyedgirl9]

I have been buying things as I see them on sale for DS
Paw patrol marshall/ zuma cars
Paw patrol sippy cups
Books
Meliss and Doug Reusable stickers
Pj's and slippers
Stuffed Rubble dog
Christmas train set

[broadsheet]

Santa is bringing a Wii U - I'm hoping for a good Black Friday deal.

Otherwise we will do something you want/need/wear/read for both girls.

DD1 will probably get a new pair of school shoes for the "need" and the Mini Boden space twirly dress for "wear." That's all I've thought of so far!

[abs]

Oct 15, 2016 13:01:42 GMT -5 broadsheet said:

Santa is bringing a Wii U - I'm hoping for a good Black Friday deal.

Otherwise we will do something you want/need/wear/read for both girls.

DD1 will probably get a new pair of school shoes for the "need" and the Mini Boden space twirly dress for "wear." That's all I've thought of so far!

FYI the Wii U is being discontinued and a new system comes out next year.  We are going to wait a year because of this.

[L]

I don't know for sure yet but here are our ideas:
DD1 (12yrs) a new bike, a phone, scuba lessons, Ulta GC, clothes

DD2 (9yrs) horse back riding lessons, jewelry, Ulta GC, new bedding, iPod

DD3 (7yrs) golf clubs, golf accessories, AG accessories,

DD4 (3yrs) training wheels bike, AG Wellie, Nintendo DS

[boiler717]

I haven't figured out what's for Christmas and what's for his first birthday, as well as what to ask my parents to get for him. But here's my list so far:
Anywhere chair
Play table and chairs
Crawling tunnel / tent
Cozy truck
Water table (maybe just get next summer)
Parum pum pum drum
Ride on hedge hog
Little people farm
Wooden puzzles with puzzle rack

[cricketwife]

Pilsy , we just moved DS to his big boy bed at 2.75 and he was super excited about it.... For two nights, then wanted to go back to his crib. I'm not sure he would have really understood it as a present, but I bet your parents know it's really a gift for you and your H anyway.

eta -- WTH HAPPENED TO THE TWO, YES TWO!!Paragraphs that followed this??  I'm not re typing it... The gist is yay, you are lucky they are buying the bedroom set! 

[Bernadine]

I got dd a little Melissa and Doug puzzle thing. I have no idea what else to get her- she'll be 6 months.

We got dss a storm trooper helmet that talks or something. Lol, I'm not really sure, h insisted he had to have it. Idk what else we'll get him. Probably some golf and skateboarding things.

[serendipity]

Oct 14, 2016 17:55:32 GMT -5 cricketwife said:

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

Do you have an AC Moore near you? They had all the wooden Thomas stuff 50% off on Black Friday/Saturday last year.

I bought Tidmouth Sheds for $60!

[galaxy8227]

I haven't done too much yet and I need to get started.

For DS I have the Tracker Paw Patrol Jeep, and I just bought a groupon for a "Picture me in a Story" for DD. She is obsessed with the book I made for DS two years ago so I'll make her one for this year.

DS is very into making his own projects now so I'll be getting a ton of craft stuff at the dollar store for his stocking.

DH and I are hoping to go away for my 35th in January for a few days so I'm not sure if we'll do much for Christmas this year.

[halfpint]

We're basically done. I got him a Thomas musical caboose for his set, we picked up a big Playmobil pirate ship, and then also a school house and school bus when they were on sale at TrU. I'll also add some books from Usborne - I sell, so I get a discount

Otherwise he has so much stuff...he'll get zoo/science center/historical farm passes from my ILs, and I'm going to encourage practical stuff from my parents, too.

[Pilsy]

Oct 15, 2016 19:38:34 GMT -5 cricketwife said:

The gist is yay, you are lucky they are buying the bedroom set! 

Right?!  I feel very fortunate!  And I know it won't be exciting for her now, but when it comes time to furnish a place of her own, she might like not having to buy a set.   

[cricketwife]

Oct 17, 2016 13:35:54 GMT -5 serendipity said:

Oct 14, 2016 17:55:32 GMT -5 cricketwife said:

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

Do you have an AC Moore near you? They had all the wooden Thomas stuff 50% off on Black Friday/Saturday last year.

I bought Tidmouth Sheds for $60!

No AC Moore but Tidmouth sheds is currently $67 on Amazon. That just seems crazy expensive to me!!!