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DS (4): LEGO set (justice league from us, some others from grandparents/uncles); PJ masks figure set + cars; an Imaginext batcave and figures to add to his collection (got on facebook BST group for so cheap!); captain america & spiderman costumes (Target clearance after Halloween); stocking stuffers - PJ masks underwear, coloring book, and stickers; band-aids; iron-man toothbrush

DD (17 mo): Little Tikes shopping cart/car combo; a set of Sesame Street figures; spiderman costume to match big brother; lift-the-flap books; stocking stuffers - hair bows, stickers, band-aids

DH: his main gift was tickets to a basketball game we already went to, but besides that, a new garlic press; running pants/shirt; hydroflask

I asked for a patagonia fleece vest and some coffee table books.

I am mostly done my shopping too but I'll add mine if it helps
Husband (we go $50 or less and then take a trip): eagles super bowl ornament, bow tie, travel coffee mug
E (1yr old) ball popper, stacking rings, rocking moose (ikea), puzzle, sweet pea ornament, small stocking stuff (like pouches and hair bows and cups)
My mom: dutch oven
My dad: wine aerator and bottle of wine, eagles superbowl ornament
Nephew 1 (14 yrs): blue tooth speaker hat
Nephew 2 (10 yrs): what they don't teach you in school history book
Nephew 3 (2 yrs): wooden melissa and doug train
Sister: (thankfully I only have to buy for 1 of my 3) new sheets (exactly what she asked for)
I make 6 batches of peanut brittle, chocolate covered oreos, and fudge and divide up amongst co workers, distant relatives, and other people I know should get a gift but I don't know what to get them

We're pretty simple/low budget; most gifts were ordered Black Friday-Cyber Monday!

DH: Jcrew Boxer Briefs
DD1 (4): Aqua Beads
DD2 (2): Babydoll bath set
Shared DDs: Doll crib, highchair & accessories
Mom: ThirtyOne Utility Totes
Sister/Sister's fiance: Couple mugs (she is getting married and moving into new home), plus PJs for her
In-Laws: Wall canvas of girl's school pictures

Ohh love these posts! Thanks for starting!

For family...
SIL: Pocket watercolor set and pocket watercolor paper notebook. She is artistic and hikes frequently, we figured this would be fun to take along with them on their excursions.
BIL: Fiance of SIL. Got him a rear bike light that projects lines on the road making your own bike lane. He bike commutes to work daily. Also picked up an all silver/mirror cool-looking rubik's cube.
Brother: A record (hubs and brother have the same musical taste so this was his task).
SIL: Partner of brother. She's getting one of those foot sling rests for air travel since she is almost always on business somewhere and a one-pot/pan style keto cookbook.

Parents: Both sets will get a nice photo of the new baby whenever she arrives (which has to be before xmas) and a handmade snowglobe from DD which we will make together.
Grandparents: All will get one of the snowglobes from DD

Our nuclear family:
DD1 (6 yrs old): Santa gift is a Playmobil hidden temple/dinosaur set. Our big gift is a play house for the yard (kidkraft cottage garden). Other gifts from us are the Playmobil aquarium and penguine sets, board games (Guess Who, Googly Eyes, Don't Spill the Beans), a little hatchimals egg set and play set for them, an LOL surprise pet and little sister doll, a knit hat with kitty ears, Our Generation accessory set and outfit for her AG doll, Princess in Black book set, Hello Kitty sight words set (both from her school Scholastic club) and A Wrinkle in Time to read together, a mermaid doll craft kit.
Stocking stuffers are: a kindergarten activity book, hidden pictures puzzle book, squishy animals, fuzzy socks, Target dollar spot things (play foam, shrinky dinks, felt play set), lip smackers, bath bombs, candy, and single serve cups of her favorite snacks.
For DD2 (due last Sunday LOL): Santa gift is a teething necklace (DD1 said that's what she thinks she will want). Gifts from us are a stroller toy, and we will maybe wait to assemble her swing till xmas and put that by the tree. Stocking stuffers will be some binkies and a board book.
DH: A fire log rack for outside by the fire pit, new beard trimmer, sweater and jacket from Old Navy, funny boxers (gift from DD1 which we did last xmas and for his bday over the summer so it's now tradition). Stocking stuffers are a bottle of locally made hot sauce, a knit can coozie made by our friend (we have a collection and buy one every year), his favorite candy, and some beef jerky.
Myself: I've asked for a pair of earrings and a house plaque/sign with our monogram/family name to hang on the porch. Bought myself some sweaters from ON on black Friday as well.
Family/Joint: New sonicare toothbrush (ours makes a weird noise right now and black friday let me replace it cheap), and some wifi smart plugs.

We often buy gifts for our closest friends. Stuck on ideas this year though and with the new baby we might have a pass or do something easy like gift cards.
LO's best friends will get a LEGO set and the other will get a book and we will let LO pick a toy to give her too.

Bonus: almost all of this is DONE. I wanted to buy/do as much as possible before the holiday and before having this baby!!

We honestly don't have much extra cash this year for Christmas, so we had to keep it really simple (which, ugh). One of my step-sisters I don't exchange gifts for (pre-arranged that we just buy for the kids), and the in-laws do a non-secret santa where we each just buy for 1 person.

DD (18m): Tent, clothes, books.
DH: HP Envy 5055 printer
Mom: Snapfish photo calendar (I do this for her every year using the Buy 1 Get 2 free promotion that comes out each November)
StepDad: Walmart giftcard (his request)
Dad: Copies of family pictures
Brother/SIL: Bacon Peanut Caramel Corn, maybe another sweet too
StepSister1: Hallmark Bird Ornament
MIL: Photo calendar
SIL: Photo mousepad (her request)
Nieces: Nail polish
Nephew: Pokemon Cards
Step-Aunt: School/Professional pictures of all Nieces and Nephew in frames

I'm stoked to be almost done!

DH: a hunting blind, silicone ring, a Yeti coffee mug, and The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook

DSD (15): VS robe, UA leggings, sunglasses, a chatbooks for the year
Stocking:, Puravida bracelets, face masks, boot socks

DS (4): PawPatrol firetruck (I scored this on google express for only $38 (originally 60+), Ok to wake clock, Xmas pj's, leapfrog leapstart book.
Stockings: glow in the dark dinosaurs, paint/brushes, light-up toothbrush, crayons, playdoh
Santa: A portable dvd player (since he asked for a tv)

DD (21 mo): Melissa & Doug Jenna doll, pretend makeup kit, xmas jammies, Vtech Musical Rhymes book
Stockings: doll bottle/bib, light-up toothbrush, crayons, playdoh
Santa: Nursery set

Christmas box: Movies The Greatest Showman and Jumanji, hot chocolate, popcorn, christmas oreos

Sisters: Stitch Fix gift card and What do you Meme game
Elephant Xchange: Letterboard
Nephews: lego kits or toy vehicles
Nieces: Thinking Old Navy vests
Mom: new blueray (joint gift); Dad ?

@Mrs. Champagne: Oooh, what robot did you get for a 5 year old?

@Josina: A Chatbooks subscription! What a great idea for a teenager!

@LBee: I knooooow! I have no willpower! But the robot is maybe for my next door neighbour, he’s almost 5 and robot-obsessed.

DH: chocolates from a local shop, Bob Ross mug (he picked out the mug)
Me: shirts from the blue envelope- I have been wanting to order from them so DH is giving them to me.
DS1 (4) & DS2 (2.5): a motorized train, more tracks, a bridge for their train set. Pete the Cat Christmas book.
I know my in laws will get the boys a lot of toys (dinosaur puppets, construction sets, coral reef were requested). I also suggested Sesame Street Live tickets.
Stocking stuffers include socks, scrub daddy for DH and me, and probably fruit snacks and m&ms for the kids.

5.5 year old: legos, puzzles, a couple of outfits, some art stuff, books, toy ergo carrier and some other baby doll accessories

2 year old: rubber road, cars, road signs, puzzle, books, clothes, toy ergo and baby doll accessories

2 month old: car seat toy, ball, books, clothes

For kids to share: magnatile add on sets, castle blocks, new bath toys, marble run

Husband: locally made stone wear bowls to finish our set, underwear, hot sauce, nice chopsticks, probably some beer & maybe a bord game

My mom- scarf handwoven by a local artist
My dad- I don’t know, he’s the hardest to shop for. An insulated lunch box I guess (I was considering a yeti but then decided to get my mom the big gift this year and I can’t afford both), maybe some beer, maybe a T-shirt? I do that every year though
Framed photos

My brother- Woodstove gloves
Sister in law- heating pad (the kind you microwave, filled with flax), and local bath relaxation products
7 month old- activity stuffed animal, playsilk, book

We are giving both my mother and father in law Storyworth.
No clue about my sisters in law, I don’t usually do my husbands family but I had the idea for his parents this year. I’d say there’s a reasonable chance we show up without gifts for them but 🤷‍♀️

eta: my wish list:
Start to a Lenox holly berry holiday dish set (requested salad plates this year)
Large insulated French press
Tea box
Nice looking Bluetooth speaker
Bib snow pants
Bath salts

@ElbieKay: tell me more about this rc car! I’m on the fence about whether it will annoy me to own one but it sounds cool.

DH: Atari flashback console, NFL hoodie, NFL long sleeved shirt, bombas sock pack, personalized photo frame for his new office (just got promoted) with photo of him and the kids in it, bbq sauces, tommy john boxers and a wooden flag to hang in our new home (to be built in march)..this last one is kind of for both of us! in his stocking: a little bag of coal from target LOL, scratch offs, candy, nail clippers

DD (5): you and me doll twins w bunk beds, bath set and diaper bag, vampirina b&b, vampirina van, operation the game, ride on 4 wheeler, violet doll to complete her incredibles family, lol under wraps, lol glitter big sister, puppy surprise from her brother. In her stocking new socks, unders, nail polish/kid make up kit, surprizamals... random things I can't think of

DS (2):lego wagon, vetch race and play adventure park, train table with trains, fisher price dance and groove from his sister, ride on 4 wheeler, cozy coupe, plush dinosaur, sounds puzzle, big truck/sound book. In his stocking same as sister with a wind up dino

For both kids/share: karaoke microphone/stand

My mom: ornament, personalized pillow, dress, shirt, 8x10 canvas of her choosing

My Gram: ornament, 8x10 canvas of her choosing, going in with cousins for an ipad and cover for her

DH does his parents and his sisters so they aren't done and I have no idea what he's thinking or planning for them

DH and I are just doing stockings for Christmas because we got a TV as our joint gift.

DH stocking: Tile tracker, moldable glue, 2 new belts, Earhoox, scratch offs, O'Keefe's Working Hands cream, beef jerky.

DD, 2 yo: Melissa and Doug standing easel, Tickle Me Elmo (DH insisted), giant reusable sticker book (also Melissa and Doug), doll stroller, unicorn plate/bowl and utensil set.

DD stocking: Undies, socks, toothbrush and paste, crayons, Beanie Boo, stickers.

Mom: Homesick candle, bottle of scotch

Dad: Subscription to Civil War Times magazine

Inlaws: No ideas yet and DH is no help.

SIL: Homesick candle

Sister/BIL: Date night in basket - full of cured meats, fancy cheese, crackers, bottle of wine, Red Box gift card, board game for 2 people

Nephew: Gryffindor scarf

Niece: Our Generation doll accessory set from Target

For 3.75 yo DD- slippers, a bathrobe, some pjs and clothes, a malig elephant. That’s about it. Since she never makes it down a toy isle when people ask her what she wants she says candy canes or treats. We asked for a sleeping bag from MIL.

DH and I just do stockings limited at $20. I got a beard product and one month of Birchbox I’ll just shake in there.

For MIL & FIL- It’s her 60th bday Christmas so we sent a Le Cruset Dutch oven for her bday and a batter bowl and au gratin dishes for Christmas.

My mom- A framebridge print and a gold leaf Ornament.

My nephews- matching HA windbreakers and shoes.

Some shoes for Matt’s cousins and gift cards for others- they are all College age or younger.

Some clothing items for friends kids.

That’s about it. We just moved across the country so gift giving will be extra simple in the coming years.

DD1, almost 4: Christmas jammies, doctor’s coat and play kit, and then we’re doing 12 books of Christmas (this was actually my DH’s idea and he did everything for it).
Stocking: markers, coloring book, stickers, some candy, Disney hair bow
Dd2, 9 mo: matching Xmas jammies, doll, water bottle
Stocking: puffs, hair clips, and hoping my DD1 will agree to give her a stuffed animal or two that she doesn’t use 🤞
DH: just doing stocking: yeti style water bottle, magnetic phone holder for car, dry erase photo calendar for fridge, candy

This is me trying to be low key bc our big gift is we’re going to Palm Springs/Joshua Tree and Disneyland over Xmas week. 🤗🤗

We do experience gifts with my nieces, we’re going to a theme park that does holiday stuff. For my bff’s daughter we’re going to see the Laurie Berkner band, I’m actually excited about that!

FIL: family photos, need to make him a photo calendar, and reusable bags for produce (he’s into that sort of thing!)

I need to think of stuff for my parents who watch our kids twice a week so I try to do something a bit nicer.

We celebrate Hannukah and give the girls' presents each night, mostly things I got on Black Friday. tonight's the 5th night so the first 4 they've already opened:

1. lo1 (4.5): my little pony bead/necklace set
lo2 (22 m): animal matching game

2. lo1: hatchimal colleggtible set
lo2: wooden pull train that has blocks and animals

3. lo1: book
lo2: play toaster

4: both: new dresses (today was school picture day, so they were excited to wear new clothes!)

5. both: hand puppets

6. both: hangable puppet theater

7: lo1: necklace
lo2: doll carrier

8: both: we're planning on getting them a pet fish so we were going to get a bowl/rocks/toy, but not actually get the fish until after winter break since we'll be traveling

I also have a doll diaper bag/kit for lo2, and new shoes in the next size up for both, but might hang on to those...lo2's bday is in feb for the bag, and they both might be tempted to wear the new shoes now when they're too big. shoes seem to cause the biggest tantrums in our home for some reason!!

for other people--

for mil and my parents, I made photo albums with professional pics of the girls.

we don't do gifts w sil

I haven't figured out my bro/sil/nieces yet! I usually just give presents to the girls (9.5, 5.5, 3.5, 1) but I haven't even thought about what to give them yet...they have everything already!!

oh and dh and I aren't doing presents, we both bought ourselves a few things on black friday...

And for daycare teachers we give $ for a joint community present, so that's easy (we aren't allowed to give individual gifts)

@nana87: Happy Hanukkah!

I’m only gifting LO.

-Squiqz (HB mom suggestion)
-No Norman: A Goldfish Story book (protagonist is a POC)
-Dragons Love Tacos book
-PJ Mask action figure set with the super hero’s and villains
-PJ Masks Gekko vehicle that seats all three super heroes
-First Orchard board game (HB mom suggestion)
-Play-Doh DIY kit, inspiration pic below