Smartie's early lists

[SmartieMeUp]

I haven't bought a single thing which is a huge shocker for me, as I'm normally half way to finishing by September It really is going to be a small 'budget' Christmas this year - Both DD's literally have everything. I'll be buying everything last minute as I haven't bothered saving a penny for Christmas and we've been a bit wild over the holidays.

BIRTHDAYS​

Sister (September)
✔ £30 towards tattoo
✔ Autumn gonk mug
✔ Raffaello
✔ Lush bath bomb and bubble bar
✔ Crochet turtle

DD1's 13th (October) - She already has a gaming PC (upgraded components last year), a phone, iPad, smart TV, Switch and a snake
✔ Dr Martens 1460
✔ World flags - she has an obsession with flags (bought a banner of 200 instead of large individual ones she asked for)
Make-up - Sister is making her a hamper
✔ Clothes
✔ Hair clip bundle
✔ Moschino Toy mini perfume set
✔ Moschino Miniature perfume set
✔ Face mask
✔ Gemstone jewellery
✔ 2 x sticker packs
✔ 3 x books
✔ Kuromi pyjamas

OH (December)
Liverpool top
Steam/LoL/SF6 giftcard
£50 Odeon giftcard (going to watch LOTR)
✔ Liverpool '25 annual

CHRISTMAS​

DD1 - 13 - wrapping paper bought
✔ PC chair
✔ Sandscape deco
✔ Capybara plush pillow
✔ Colourpop make-up
✔ HairBurst curly/wavy shampoo, conditioner & scalp scrub
✔ White Fox Offstage set
✔ White fox Archive hoodie
✔ Selection box
✔ Hello Kitty PJ's
✔ E.l.f berry hot drop vault
✔ E.l.f foundation
✔ Rimmel mascara
✔ Skull Decolor makeup brushes
✔ Beetlejuice air puff pads
✔ 2 x Glass crystal shavers
✔ Huawei smartwatch Fit SE + spare strap
✔ Black soul T-shirt
✔ 168 Alcohol markers
✔ 42 Outline pens
✔ 2 x Colouring books
✔ Notebook
✔ Dog sticky notes
✔ Dog stickers
✔ Dog Jibbitz
✔ Phone case + screen protector
✔ Compact mirror
✔ Heatless curlers
✔ Squish-a-longs 14pk
✔ Mini brands books
✔ Fur throw blanket
✔ Jellycat Vivacious pumpkin
✔ Jellycat Amuseable pumpkin
✔ Style 4 ever fashion studio
✔ 2 x Make it real fashion sketchbooks
✔ 2 x Colouring pencils packs
✔ Squishmallow Cian
✔ Locker side table
✔ MyMiniMelody Melanie Martinez piano + song cards
✔ 3x Melanie Martinez CD album keyrings
✔ 50pk Melanie Martinez stickers
✔ 176 rolls of washi tape (for fashion sketchbooks)
✔ Mini crossbody bag
✔ Kuromi sticky pad
✔ 10 drawer storage
✔ 6 pairs of Sanrio socks
Asked for Hello Kitty jibbitz
Asked for Loop ear plugs (bought with birthday money, may get another set)
Given her a budget of £300 to pick a 'main' present (MM piano taken from this fund)
Melanie Martinez colouring book
Perfume
Clothes
Giftcard/money
Robux
✔ Kuromi desk mat
✔ Fairy light curtain
✔ iPad case

DD2 - 9 (her xmas list in post) - wrapping paper bought
✔ PC chair
✔ Cat plush pillow
✔ Flower pillow
✔ 2 x Floofies
✔ Ugg Disquette slippers
✔ Ugg pom beanie
✔ Selection box
✔ White Fox t-shirt
✔ Plain jogger set
✔ 2 x White Fox Offstage hoodies
✔ Adidas Sambas
✔ Steve Madden bag
✔ Hello Kitty/Kuromi PJ's
✔ Britney Spears Candied perfume
✔ 168 Alcohol markers
✔ 2 x Colouring books
✔ 32 Outline pens
✔ Throw blanket
✔ Desktop shelving + storage tub
✔ Plants and vines
✔ Desk mat
✔ Compact mirror
✔ Heatless curlers
✔ Mini brands books
✔ Squish-a-longs 14pk
✔ Bike
✔ Jellycat Caboodle dog
✔ Jellycat Smudge rabbit bag charm
✔ Lockitz luxury studio
✔ 2 x colouring pencil packs
✔ Mystery 3 x squishmallow box
✔ 10 drawer storage
✔ 6 pairs of Sanrio socks
✔ Mini crossbody bag
Cinnamoroll desk mat✔
✔ 8 stamp pens
✔ Cinnamoroll sticky pad
Giftcard/money
Robux
Crocs ?
Jibbitz
Clothes
✔ iPad case

OH (he suggested we have a £120 budget) - wrapping paper bought
✔ Adidas Spezials
✔ Tabletop football
Something else but don't know what

Nephew K (16)
£20
Selection box
Niece K (13)
£20
Selection box
Nephew A (14)
£20
✔ Lockbox (for his money - then he will figure the code)
Niece T (14)
Something for her guitar or money
Selection box
Nephew H (8)
Money
Selection box

Work SS *COMPLETED*
✔ Bald comb & bald brush
✔ Under Armour medal glove
✔ Leeds United passport cover, magnet & keyring

DD2 school friend
✔ Jellycat avocado bag charm

 

[motherofboys]

Yay the first list post of the year. Following

 

[Bevziibubble]

Great lists!

 

[SmartieMeUp]

Well, OH asked DD1 about having a new bedroom for her birthday but she doesn't want it. Tried to say having a double bed would be beneficial when her cousin sleeps but nope. She's asked for some Holly Jackson books (yikes, they're thriller/murder-esque, but aimed at the younger generation) which OH has bought her.

Really stumped this year. Help is needed

 

[motherofboys]

Eek! That's a tricky one
Sorry, I'm no help, I have no experience with girls haha

 

[SmartieMeUp]

DD1 wants some Dr Martens boots and she's sent me an Amazon wishlist featuring clothes, makeup and flags - so I guess that will be the things she'll get.

 

[motherofboys]

At least you know they'll be things she likes

 

[c1403]

Always love your lists. I have no idea what to get my girls this year. X

 

[Mum21boy1girl]

Great lists! My youngest will be 12 this yr and it’s so much harder (and expensive) than when they just wanted toys lol

 

[SmartieMeUp]

It's far too expensive nowadays. DD2 has asked for a bike which has thrown a spanner in the works being that I didn't really want "main presents" this year. Now it means I'll be needing to get DD1 a main

 

[lisasheldon]

Myy twins want bikes for their birthday in November, I have managed to convince them to wait until March/April time by saying the weather will be too cold for riding them, its hard isnt it, could you do something with your older daughter in the New Year, like an iou present? Both my older boys presents are off Amazon and I am paying it over 5 months no interest.

 

[SmartieMeUp]

I had this 'thing' given to me by my 9 year old. Help

 

[c1403]

Aww I love her list. I really am stumped this year

My youngest really wants a new bike, she's never had a brand new one so I think it will be her main gift.

DD1 has only asked for trainers.

 

[leoniebabey]

Great lists!

 

[motherofboys]

Aw look at her list. It perfectly sums up the age as well where its half plushies and half perfumes etc

 

[SmartieMeUp]

I've made a start!
DD1(R) & DD2(L) (plus the dogs - turkey dinosaur plushies)
Ordered:

 

[Bevziibubble]

Great buys!

 

[SmartieMeUp]

Bought a Colourpop makeup mystery box from FB marketplace (opened box but all unused) for DD1.

One of my sisters has suggested I give money for nephew K and niece K, so that makes it easier.

 

[motherofboys]

I was looking at that sand picture thing last year for DS3

 

[SmartieMeUp]

I was looking at that sand picture thing last year for DS3

It's actually really cool and mesmerising! I've been having a cheeky play with it haha.