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Christmas present idea thread

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
edited December 2020 in The subforum of Christmas Past
Been thinking about posting this for a while (yes, I know it's only November, but only 1 payday til Christmas :warning: (and im on sick leave just now and bored :lol:  )) but I thought here we could share some cute things we've found for Christmas presents, or if we're struggling to find something for someone we can ask for ideas here :)
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    a cute thing I found for my sister was I got us matching bracelets from Warren James (they have a big sale on if you're looking for jewellery) :)


    im struggling to think of things for 2 of my best friends, they've both become mams this year and normally we just get each other perfumes but they've asked to do other things this year as money is stretched which is understandable, but I don't know what to get them?
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,104 Legendary Poster
    In technology class I am making earrings (well when the teacher eventually gets round to turning up and letting us do something other than drawing and doing computer stuff.)
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 660 Incredible Poster
    edited September 17
    @Past User It's never too early! Love this thread  <3

    That sounds lovely @Kasa2103! Is there anyone who you would want to gift the earrings you make too? 

    I think that hampers are a cool idea for xmas pressies if you are stuck for ideas! You can make your own or buy one, and there's lots to choose from!  :3

    - Jade

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  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,104 Legendary Poster
    edited November 2019
    Thanks. I am struggling to decide who to give it to.

    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 660 Incredible Poster
    @Kasa2103 Well I hope who ever you decide to give it too loves it!  <3
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,104 Legendary Poster
    Hopefully. 
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    It's not an idea but I wanted to share what I'm doing for my parents. Now that I earn and a few of my siblings do, we buy our parents a holiday for Christmas. Like a couple nights away somewhere and it feels so amazing to be able to earn and do nice things
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited November 2019
    I love christmas shopping!!!!!!
    me and my sister spend a lot on each other well is a lot of me cause i barely have nothing lol and cause we dont get each other birthday presents for some reason probs cause on same day and im finding it hard to think of what to buy my family. 
    So far ive brought my sister (twin sister) a sweater and a jumper. And will be getting her animal sheet face mask. And then ive ordered her a silisponge/ silicon beuty blender - basically i didnt even know that existed so ordered one myself - you put your foundation on with that and then you go over with the actual beuty blender. Its so all of it dont soak into beutyblender and shes forever moaning about that so may aswel try and pretty cheap. 

    and ive ordered her a electric essential oil diffuser. She like the actual diffusers like the stick ones. Look better then those plug in ones It sounds pretty good they smell nice and meant to help with stress, sleep, resiprtaty (she gets astma) and make the air more fresher and help with allergies & nerves, boost energy and whatnot.& i want one now & think good present idea. This isnt the one ive order but Theyre like this;


    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit

    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    @Jade09 I made a hamper last year for one of my friends for Christmas (her sense of smell changed while she was pregnant so she didn't want perfume) and she loved it! filled it with self care items and positive messages :)


    @Kasa2103 I never thought of making jewellery! that's an amazing idea, might give it a go :)


    @Shaunie aww, I like how you and your sister go all out for each other, I love Christmas shopping too! tempted to get my sister an electric oil diffuser, I don't think she uses diffusers but she loves candles, just has to be wary of them with the animals lol, so think she would like that :)


    im getting my dad a star lol, (naming it after our old family pet) my dad said we would never get a pet but ended up getting a cat and they loved each other, the cat was so gentle with my dad while so was very ill and basically they were like best friends so think he would apricate it :)

    stuck on what to get my mam … she doesn't like flowers, chocolate or any of the generic mam gifts lol, she just wants dvd's but like I need to get something else as well … any ideas?
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited November 2019
    Aw thats cute. 
    And yeah i know some essiensal oils can be bad for dogs like tea tree and apperently petitgrain oil helps dogs anxiety but still probs best not use it in same room or long time just incase.  
    Mugs are always good presents for anyone. can get personalised ones & heat changing ones. Ive ask my family to get me a lion king mug ha
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,592 Part of The Furniture
    edited November 2019
    Shaunie said:


    Joke packaging has a lot of potential @Shaunie. Amazon do a bunch of prank gift boxes, like this one:


    I'm not big on gifts and am generally terrible at buying presents, but had to throw this in. :tongue:   

    All behaviour is a need trying to be met.
    The truth resists simplicity.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    Do you think my mam will go for it? 😂😂 

  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    Lol @Mike i love looking at those sort of gifts. You can literally pay like £7 for "nothing" from amazon 😂
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
     anddd you can get a fake winning lottery ticket 😂😂😂 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,104 Legendary Poster
    A new face for me.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Millie2787Millie2787 Community Champion Posts: 5,194 Part of The Furniture
    Me and my pen pal are doing Christmas swap boxes so I’ve got her lots of like self care things like face masks and bath bombs etc - you don’t have to spend a fortune you can pick them up fairly cheap in places like B&M and Home Bargains.
    Sometimes all you need is one person to believe in you , for you to begin to believe in yourself.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,054 Wise Owl
    I am loving hampers this year! They can be really quite affordable and look so thoughtful. I have made a New York hamper for my friend who is going there in January, so it's filled with things to keep warm and games for her family to play together whilst they are out there! 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 660 Incredible Poster
    Loving all the the gift ideas! Will definitely be keeping them in mind  =)
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited November 2019
    Shaunie said:
    And then ive ordered her a silisponge/ silicon beuty blender - basically i didnt even know that existed so ordered one myself - you put your foundation on with that and then you go over with the actual beuty blender. Its so all of it dont soak into beutyblender and shes forever moaning about that so may aswel try and pretty cheap. 


    And forgot to say ive brought her a beauty blender washing machine for £3:23 from amazon😂 with free delivery. Suprisingly the reviews are good  & 5/5
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,104 Legendary Poster
    Please could someone get me some confidence? It would be very much appreciated.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    Got this for my parents, you write down reasons why they're a hero so it's kinda personal 😊 my parents have been a god send, and have always been there to support me, they've been through hell and back with me and they're probably gonna cry when they read these 😂😂 


  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,104 Legendary Poster
    Aidan said:
    If anybody else is struggling with what to get someone who has everything, something edible :tongue:
    Yes! You should be Santa 
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    edited December 2019
    A face roller - apperently does a lot for your skin. So it claims. And you can use it to put moustiorisor on since it less soaks in to your fingers

    a small perfume spray bottle. I got one for my sister for £1.33 & free delivery. Cause she goes on lot of nights out but says she cant bring whole bottle so throught pretty good idea. (It has something in the bottom to diffus it into the bottle
    socks. I don’t know why but i love getting fluffy socks for christmas lol
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 3,590 Community Veteran
    My friend had a baby last month but didn't know what to get a 1 month old for Christmas 😂 so got her something for the nursery 😊 it's what the stars actually looked like on the night she was born from where she was born and I don't know I thought it was cute 🤷😂 



    If you're struggling on what to get a friend I always find printing out a photo and writing a paragraph about why you love them always goes down well 😊 
  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,681 Skive's The Limit
    Make your own memery pop up gift box. 
    And like put pictures and notes in it


    i wouldnt do it for anyone cause i have no friends and doubt my sister would like it but think pretty cool. So jus wanted to share incase 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
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