What did you buy your kids for Christmas?

**brenda67** · 12-01-2008, 12:30 PM

This year is quite different from the previous years now that we have a mortgage payment..My children are spoiled there is no doubt about it..I tend to go overboard at Christmas on buying whatever they want..(note..I don't buy alot for them during the year so this is where I makeup for it..)I have already told my fella's that it will be slim picking's this year..I know they are super excited about our new home (even though were not living there yet)..one of my co-workers said dh & I should put a big bow around the house and tell them Merry Christmas..I just can't do that..So I decided that our Christmas would totally revolve our Wii system..I bought the Wii fit bundle pack..good workout for me and my oldest son who is about 30lbs overweight..my middle fella loves to skateboard so I bought him a skateboarding game with the balance board..my little fella is into hunting (although I refuse to let him have a gun..he does go hunting with my Brother and my 10yr old nephew which makes me very nervous but dh saids I have to let him learn and let loose of the apron strings a little bit.. he will be 12yrs old in Feb and I'm very very overprotective when it comes to all my boy's) anyway I bought him a hunting game along with the wii guns..I have to admit I absolutely love to target practice with our bb-gun so I'll have alot of fun playing with him...The big purchase was a I-pod touch 16gb for my oldest son who will be 16 Dec 29th..I did use the $100 in gift certifcates that I had saved up.. I haven't decided if I'm going to give it to him for Christmas or his birthday yet? I also bought a few dvd's and a track phone for my middle son..I have 3 electric toothbrushes that I got for free at CVS..and that's it so far..So what did you buy for your children??

**imagine** · 12-01-2008, 12:36 PM

for my Daughter ( almost 8)
Santa is bringing a Junie B Jones Journal
In her stocking a candy bar, a toothbrush and a Ken ( Barbie) outfit
from us a Hula hoop

for my son (almost 12)

From Santa ? ( still to be determined)
in his stocking a candy bar, a toothbrush , and ? ( still thinking)
from us a soccer ball

**phoeny_moonstar** · 12-01-2008, 12:49 PM

DD got: (was all bought with pre-saved cash)
Nintendo DS
5 Nintendo DS games
DVD player
Hannah Montana Comforter and Sheet Set
Frosting Pen (to decorate cupcakes)
2 DVD movies
2 Dreamcatchers
Hannah Montana soap set

**Izzy0906** · 12-01-2008, 01:13 PM

My DD (age 6) is getting:
From santa - Microscope kit, charm bracelet kit, mom/daughter knecklace
From me - Ipod (smallest they have) and Beauty station

I spent $100 on her.

**MoonMommy** · 12-01-2008, 01:21 PM

I tell my kids that they can ask Santa for 5 things each. So far what they are asking for is:

Son (who will be 7 in March) wants:
Spiderman costume (I may attempt to make this since I really don't want to buy it)
Lego City Police Station
Playmobile stuff

The other items change from day to day.

My daughter doesn't really have a list in mind. She is still too small (3). We will probably buy her some Playmobile stuff.

My husband is taking the day off on Friday and we are going shopping then.

**loveless82** · 12-01-2008, 02:16 PM

Hi Everyone,

My son was spoiled bad this year thanks mostly to K-mart having layaway.

So from santa:
Nintendo DS
2 DS games
money counting jar
magic hat and dvd kit
nerf bundle game for wii
extra nerf gun for the wii
Cars for stocking stuff
Spongebob plush
wowwee lion cub
2 RC car the ones that go up the wall
wowwee triobot
moonsand kit
sorry slider
thumbling monkey

**DJ1972** · 12-01-2008, 02:42 PM

DS12
~ipod
~football wii game
~bible
~a set of books (small fiction box set)
~guitar hero for the wii

DD14
~2 shirts with her fav christian rock band on them
~a chair for her room
~wii music
~bible
~Twighlight box set
~messenger bag
~itunes gift card

And that's what they are getting. The only other thing they will get is a small gift from their grandpa. We don't exchange gifts with aunts/uncles/cousins...I put a stop to that years ago lol.

**UUMomof3** · 12-01-2008, 02:46 PM

Oldest DD:
A DS game
In the stocking:
a book
a necklace
lip gloss
hair glitter
wool socks
braces friendly sweet treat
1 other small thing

Middle DD:
a drum practice pad
Stocking:
a groovy girls doll
necklace
lip gloss
hair glitter
wool socks
allergy friendly sweet treat
purse hair brush

Youngest DD:
Children's melodium (like an accordion; a real instrument)
stocking:
(something)
necklace
lip gloss
hair glitter
allergy friendly sweet treat
purse hair brush
wool socks

I am making the necklaces with supplies on hand, they cost about $3 each. Wool socks I'm still looking for a bargain on, and the book and doll I received as a door prize for Girl Scout training meetings. Other stocking items came from the dollar rack. Total per child, <$50.

**Momto2Boyz** · 12-01-2008, 02:56 PM

I have done some shopping, but not all. Here is what the boys are getting:

They are each getting a PSP plus one game from Santa (and great-grandma is paying for half of it, becuase she really wanted them to have one).

From us, they are each getting two presents. My oldest is getting a make your own volcano kit and something else I haven't found yet. My youngest is getting a eye clops (gotta love amazon.com...got it on black friday online for $15) and a telescope which was on his list last Christmas, but he didn't get it and still wants one!

As for stocking stuffers, it's usually new toothbrushes, body wash/shampoo, new gloves, and a few other little practical things.

And we all get new PJ's on Christmas eve, so we are fancy and color coordinated for Christmas morning pictures!

**Neeley** · 12-01-2008, 02:57 PM

DD (age 15)
*iPod Touch (she already has two iPod Nanos - one she will pass down to her brother and one that she will pass down to me)
*Rock Band for the Wii
*Gears of War game for xbox360
*$30 in iTunes gift cards
*Hairdryer w/retractable cord
*11x14 art sketch pad
*16x20 art sketch pad
*DC Comics Encyclopedia
*White Bengal Tiger stuffed animal (she loves tigers)
*Megatron (from Transformers) die cast figurine
*All of the Autobots (from Transformers) figurines
*Transformers water bottle (not the plastic kind - a nice heavy duty one)
*Gym membership
*Twilight Wall hanging (not a paper poster)
*Two tickets to see Othello at the Shakespheare Festival Theatre
*Pair of pajamas
*Boots(those awful looking rubbery/plastic ones every teenager in our city is wearing)
*Twilight shirt
*Ironman DVD
*A few other art supplies like charcoal, colored pencils, pens, etc...

DS(age 13)
*Call of Duty World at War for xbox360
*NCAA 09 for xbox360
*NBA 09 for xbox360
*Wireless headset for xbox360
*12 month membership for xbox Live
*Camouflage jacket (not for hunting purposes - for a fashion statement)
*Quicksilver t-shirt
*Eric Berry (player for University of Tennessee) autographed photo w/COA
*Phillip Fulmer (former University of Tennessee head coach) autographed football w/COA and protective case
*Gym membership
*$20 in iTunes gift cards
*Basketball goal/post
*Another wireless guitar for xbox360 Guitar Hero games
*Hancock DVD
*Life size poster cutout of DS playing in one of his football games

Their stockings will have things like some cash, gum/candy, underwear/panties, make-up (for DD), cologne/perfume, socks, gift card to GameStop/Wal-Mart/Hot Topic, batteries for DS (When his Wii controllers batteries or the ones in his remote for his TV go out he steals the batteries from our toothbrushes - drives DH nuts. To solve that problem he is getting about thirty AA & AAA batteries) and possibly new pillows.

We always have an all cash Christmas. The closest thing to a credit card we own is our bank debit card. Our Christmas gift budget this year is $2100 for everyone(kids, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) and we use a portion of DH's annual bonus to make all of our Christmas purchases with.

From other relatives they will be getting:
My mom: $50 gift card and $50 cash, PJ's and a few other small items like socks and undies.
My dad: $75-$100
My granny: $25 savings bond and $25 gift card
My aunt "A": $20 gift card
My uncle "N": $20 gift card
My Uncle "C": $20 gift card
My Aunt "S": $20 gift card
My Aunt "G": An ornament
MIL/FIL: Either $50-$75 cash or gift card
SIL & her hubby: $20 cash
My granddaddy: $50 gift card
My other grandfather: Who knows? He is unpredictable
DD's BFF usually gives both DS and DD $20 in movie gift cards

**McD** · 12-01-2008, 03:06 PM

We are all done with Wesley's Christmas presents.

From me, he is getting a harcover Merry Christmas Curious George book. From Zac, he is getting the policeman parts to Mr. Potato Head.

Santa is bringing him:
Little Einsteins laptop
Pirate Einsteins
Toy Story Cars
Einsteins Jammies
Einsteins pillow
two Einsteins dvds
Little People Book
Diego book
Clifford Book
Backyardigans book
Einsteins book
Charlie Brown book
Geotrax Ambulance
Geotrax policecar
Geotrax garbage truck
Geotrax train
Imaginext Pirate Ship.

It was all purchased with cash or giftcards and we bought the vast majority of it on clearance

**TexasPeanut** · 12-01-2008, 03:28 PM

For our DS12 we feel he has enough mind and time wasting, expensive technological gadgets already so we talked about it and came to agreement to get him just a couple of games and a movie and the rest would be for expanding his mind and learning.

So he's getting -
2 Wii games
1 dvd
5 books (#'s 1-5 of a young readers books series that he's been wanting and asked for)
3 new sketch pads (he's loves to draw and needs new ones)
2 backyard science and experiments books (he loves science)
Microscope kit

Stocking-
Candy filled cane (m & m's it's a tradition)
A new package of drawing pencils and sharpener
A new box of map colors for his drawing
A new ball cap

We've also decided on redoing his room in the coming weeks and will probably have that done right at Christmas time. We are just giving it new paint (his choice of colors), new curtains (which I will make) and new bedding to match to reflect a young man his age and not so much a little kids room anymore. Even though it's not really part of his Christmas he seems more excited about that getting done than anything.

**StartingOver** · 12-01-2008, 03:43 PM

DS14
I went on Aeropostale's website Friday and they had 50%-75% off. I got him
5 shirts
1 Jacket
Total = $75 (this includes free shipping)
1 DS Game
2 Wii games
Book #2 of the Twilght Series
iTunes Gift card (he is buying an ipod with his own money from working)

DS8
no idea - she told me whatever Santa brings is fine w/me.

Stockings
no idea

I'm a huge procrastinater...I will be out the weekend before Christmas getting everything *sigh*

My parents will be visiting this year and spending a week with us (I can't wait), and they spoil the kids terribly....I know their vehicle will be packed with gifts for them....

**Grayce** · 12-01-2008, 04:01 PM

For the family we bought a Nintendo Wii console. This is the first video game system we have ever had. My kids will be so excited because I have never allowed them to have video games before. I bought it because I wanted a Wii fit

DD16
pajamas
2 pr pajama pants
Juno DVD
guitar hero for Wii
Guiness Book of world records
Taboo board game

DS11
Lego Batman game
Crayola glow board
Lego agents building set
Ipod nano
2 comic books
pajamas

**YankeeMom** · 12-01-2008, 04:42 PM

Too much, probably

But it's an all cash Christmas for us too.

DD16: Guitar Hero World Tour (DS game), penguin slippers, lotion & air diffuser thingy, ceramic hair straightener, date planner book, Speed Racer DVD, Prince Caspian DVD.
DD14: Acoustic guitar, Lost Boys 1 & 2 DVDs, fleece skull blanket, Guitar Hero Aerosmith for PS2, blank canvases for painting, ?
DS10: LEGO creator car, Bionicles game, Bionicles figure, Star Wars figure, Star Wars Force Unleashed for PS2 or Wii (haven't decided), Star Wars t-shirt, Indiana Jones DVD.
DS7: LEGO rescue helicoptor, Star Wars books, Star Wars t-shirt, Chutes & Ladders game, Star Wars figure, Bionicles figure, Clone Wars DVD, Jet Transformer.

I haven't really gotten much for their stockings. We did get a Wii as the family gift.