I don’t know about you, but I tend to go over the top every-single-year.
And always spend way more than I plan to… I keep seeing nice things I think the boys might like, and just keep buying and buying and buying.
Now I’m not telling you to buy from every category…..NOOOOO. But, it’s a great guideline if you’re like me and find it difficult to keep the present purchases under wraps.
Something they want:
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The item they want most of all. This item is usually at the top of their Santa’s list and as they get older you may require a re-mortgage if you want to get it. But hey; it’s Christmas.
Something they need:
I’m a lunch box and school bag kind of mum. It saves having to buy it anyway at back to school time and will be used all year round.
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Sports Equipment
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Musical Instrument
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New school bag
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Socks and Jocks
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Pencil Cases
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Chair Bag, Library Bag, Sports Bag
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Deodorant and Body Spray
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Lunch Box and Water Bottle
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Soap on a Rope
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Toiletries
Something to wear:
Togs and a new pair of pluggers are always a winner this time of year.
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A piece of clothing that is brand name or something they wouldn’t normally get day to day
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Fancy cap, hat or beanie
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Pair of new shoes
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New pair of bathers
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Pair of Pyjamas
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Slippers and Dressing Gown
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Fluffy Socks
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Sports Jerseys
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Family Onesies
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Ugly Christmas Jumpers
Something to read:
Even if your child isn’t a big reader you can use this gift as a way of engaging their inner book worm and get them something a little out of the ordinary.
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Novel
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Comic
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Check out the latest best selling books at Angus & Robertson
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Magazine Subscription
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Kindle
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Audio Book
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Ebooks
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Ipad
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Subscription to Audible
Something to do:
Doing something outside of the home is a great way to get your kids moving and gives them something to look forward to after the festive season is over.
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Movie Tickets
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Ice Skating or Roller Skating
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Colouring In Book and Crayons
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See a Rugby or AFL Match
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Go to the Zoo
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Laser Tag
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Visit a Trampoline Park
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10 Pin Bowling
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Surfing Lessons
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Go Go-Karting
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Theme Park Tickets
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Go to a Museum
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Tickets for a Concert (bands touring Australia this year include The Foo Fighters, Pink and Macklemore)
Something for ‘me’:
This type of gift is the perfect way to help express and appreciate your child’s individuality.
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A Locket
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A Watch
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A Personalised Christmas Bauble
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A Personalised Necklace
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Scrapbook or Photo Book
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Massage Voucher
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Handbag
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Perfume or Aftershave
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Pandora Charm
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A Beach Towel
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Bedding (sheets, new doona cover, pillow)
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Pamper Pack (bath salts, bath bombs)
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Their own gaming console
Something for the family:
Getting the fam together for a game of backyard cricket is a perfect way to end your Christmas Day and it’s something everyone can enjoy.
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Board Games
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Play Equipment
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Gaming Console (X Box, Play Station, Wii)
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XBox Live Gold Membership
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Gingerbread House Kit
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Google Home
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Trampoline
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Ping Pong Table
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Snooker Table
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Badminton Set
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Cricket Set
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Pool (if you are rich)
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A Puppy or Kitten
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Foxtel or Netflix Subscription
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A Family Holiday
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Matching Family Onesies
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A Family Sized Tent
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Family Photograph Voucher