What's Santa Bringing Your Kids?

[vhoffman]

Here's our list so far:

both kids (ds9 and dd10) will get laptops. Refurbrished, great employee discount! We figure they will need them for school work.

DS: MS Flight Simulator
Books: Ripleys Believe it or Not
Guiness World Book of Records

large tub of leggos
large tub of connects
leggo assembly boards (about 4)

some nintendo DS games, yet to be determined

Pajamas, robe, keepsake ornament for Christmas Eve

DD:

American Girl Kristen Doll with book and accessories
American girl outfits (whatever I win on Ebay!)
American girl pj's or nightgown, whatever I win on Ebay!
Set of Littlle House on the Prarie books
Set of Childrens Classics (bought used on Ebay!)
some nintendo DS games, to be determined

For stockings, each kid gets: $50 in Toy-r-us gift cards (got with AMEX miles)
small flashlights, dd gets a nail grooming kit, some lip gloss and nail polish, ds gets Harry Potter pen and notebook

Well, it seems so paltry compared to last year. My dh is laid off with no real prospects until the first of the year. I'm quite proud of how we're managing the Christmas expenses. Rather than put it on a credit card and have yet another debt, we've been paying cash. I've sold items on Ebay, sold clothes at consignment shops, cashed in our coin jug, had a garage sale, so far everything on the above list is paid for with the extra money I've raised, except for the laptops, which were bought through an employee purchase plan earlier this year and have been paid off.

Usually we spend about $2000 for Christmas presents, and go into cc debt. This year, my gift is knowing its all paid for!

 

[emma'smom]

We're still thinking about it, so I have a lot of questions marks....and
DD4 keeps changing her Santa requests- in our family, each child may request three gifts. Santa usually brings some other surprises.....but they never know what they might be.

DD4-
Razor Scooter
Leapster (with the Princess Game)
Doll (She just said "any doll"- maybe a Bitty Twin)
Diego Field Journal


DD2-
Mickey Mouse Club House w/ characters
Puzzle Case (w/a few puzzles)
Bitty Twin
Care Bear


To Share:
Red Wagon?
Bitty High Chair?

We always have the issue of why Mommy and Daddy don't give the kids presents. So I save some things to wrap up from us (not unwrapped from Santa). So I have Dora cowgirl boots for dd2 and the Magic Kingdom game for dd4.

 

[jillyjoey]

We're still thinking about it, so I have a lot of questions marks....and
DD4 keeps changing her Santa requests- in our family, each child may request three gifts. Santa usually brings some other surprises.....but they never know what they might be.

DD4-
Razor Scooter
Leapster (with the Princess Game)
Doll (She just said "any doll"- maybe a Bitty Twin)
Diego Field Journal


DD2-
Mickey Mouse Club House w/ characters
Puzzle Case (w/a few puzzles)
Bitty Twin
Care Bear


To Share:
Red Wagon?
Bitty High Chair?

We always have the issue of why Mommy and Daddy don't give the kids presents. So I save some things to wrap up from us (not unwrapped from Santa). So I have Dora cowgirl boots for dd2 and the Magic Kingdom game for dd4.

Your DD list sounds just like DD4 list: baby doll, "princess computer," but pink skates instead of razor scooter. We also do the only 3 thing list for Santa. Santa is free to pick out additional presents that he thinks they would enjoy. DS(10) is asking for (1) Pirates of Caribbean DVD game, (2) model cars to build (3) X games skate ramp. Jointly they are asking for a trampoline.

DH & I are giving the kids our upcoming trip to WDW from us. They will also get from us their annual present : DS gets a nutcracker and DD gets a snowglobe. There will be a couple extra things from us as well.

I shop pretty much all year and buy when I can when things are on clearance so I never use CCs. This year I did great -- I added it up and it was (not counting Disney trip) a total of $898 for both kids.

 

[KimandBrian]

So far I've gotten our DD3:

A Power Wheels Barbie Jeep
Dora Cash Register
Mickey Mouse movie on DVD
Doll bath tub and bottles

The Jeep is from Santa.

 

[dementia412]

paltry....

haven't bought anything yet, but this is what I have in mind

DD7... an art set
DS6... a truck from Bob the Builder
DD3... something from Dora the Explorer

 

[MarkBarbieri]

We've got two boys - 7 and 4.

Wii Games
-Rayman
-WarioWare
-Elebits
-Monster 4x4 World Circuit
-Super Monkey Ball

DS Games
-Mario Kart
-Kirby Curse

Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Spirograph
Art supplies
Books
Feather Duster
RC helicopter
Fake gems

 

[bcbmom]

It seems to be changing a little but our dch are getting...
ds 11
Nintendo ds
2 ds games
sp2 game
outdoor hockey net
jeans, shoes
stocking stuffers
dd 10
Disney mix stick
music for stick
gba dogz game
bratz doll
jewlery maker
designer world game
black jacket
outfit
dd 6
Barbie laptop
cd jewlery box
personal cd player
gba catz game
snowsuit, running shoes
bratz dolls
board game
stocking stuffers etc

 

[TiggerStac]

DS 5

Gross Out Doodle Monster
Mega T-rex
2 Game boy games
a few toys/educational games from Discover toys
Disney TV plug in games
New TV...trying to get one that mounts on the wall, as he is moving into a new room and I am trying to not have a dresser in there, due to space.
Remote Control Mater..

I think that's it.

 

[Along4theRide]

Ok, I'm just about done with both kids and I've bought more for my DD5.5 because whatever we don't give her at Christmas we'll give her for her birthday (it's only 6 weeks after Christmas).

DD5.5:
Barbie (teacher one I think)
Laurie Berkner CD (Noggin)
Polly Pocket Mall/House
Polly Pocket Jeep
Polly Pocket Dolls
Arieal Doll
Barbie Hair/Nails Head
Barbie Laptop Computer
Hello Kitty LapDesk
Hello Kitty Digital Camera
Princess Beach towel (for WDW!)
Calender
Princess Puzzles
Hello Kitty Beads (for making necklaces)
Arial Shirt and Disney Jeans (We get the kids a new outfit each year to wear on Christmas Day)

DS3:
Big RC Jeep
Shake-N-Go Jeep
Diego, animals & jeep
"Cars" Racetrack
Play-Dough Set
Wood track train set
Spiderman Laptop Compter
Stitch Beach towel (for WDW!)
Action Sounds Trike
Calender

for Both:
Autograph books (for WDW)
Chutes & Ladders Game
CandyLand Game
LiteBrite
Leapster Game (Backyardigans)

As you could probably tell we are avid Jeep-ers and our kids are getting into them as well!! I shop almost all year and only buy when on super discounts or at least a GOOD sale!! When all done, I'll have only spent $550 for both kids!! I don't think that too shabby!!

 

[NewEnglandCamper]

Santa is bringing tickets to Disney World and Universal Studios for Christmas.

Is there specific Disney autograph books somewhere that I could pick up? Disney store?

 

[who said?]

op you said both your 9 10 year old kids are getting laptops!What a waste of money.

 

[petrymom]

DD 7
Gameboy SP - I think (not sure if I should get DS instead)
Strawberry shortcake DVD player
Cars movie
Nanny McPhee movie
couple of shirts and skirts
Trip to Disney

DS 11
IPOD Nano
Scene It ESPN
NY Giants jersey - can't remember the player
few clothes
Madagascar movie
Trip to Disney

 

[It's A Happy Day]

The kitchen sink

Seriously they are getting way too much...all of my inlaws gifts are under our tree Christmas morning marked "From Santa" so it is 2x as much as we do. They have gotten the kids (1 boy/1 girl):

DS lite - pink & black
8 games to go with it
Radios - 1 for each
not sure what else

we have gotten them:

Power rangers for DS5 - 5 or 6 different toys, several clothing items - shirts, mittens, slippers, pjs, and much more - last count was about 15 items for him from us,

Strawberry Shortcake for DD4 - her obsession! - same as her brother as far as counts and similar items.

For both of them - 6 or 7 board games - Monopoly, Chutes & Ladders, etc. Arts & Craft supplies - crayons, paints, etc. then stocking stuffers - toothbrushes, toothpaste, candy, etc.

 

[StitchandPooh'sMom]

DD 7
Gameboy SP - I think (not sure if I should get DS instead)

Definitely go for the DS Lite. My DD7 has the GBA SP and the DS. She never uses the SP - the DS is much better. The DS Lite is apparently better still. All the GBA games play in the DS, but DS games don't play in the GBA. Check out this thread by New England Disney, resident Nintendo expert of the Budget Board:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1274463

Lots and lots of good info there!

 

[who said?]

op you said both your 9 10 year old kids are getting laptops!What a waste of money.

 

[hrsmom]

We have two children - DD (3) and DS (18months). This is what they're getting

DD:
Little Mermaid Hair Salon
Easel and art supplies
Little Mermaid Movie
Little Mermaid accessories (can you all see a theme here - LOL!)
Tink watch

DS:
Geo Trax
Blocks
Cars and trucks


I have to pick up a couple more things for my DS and stocking stuffers. I also have a few movies that are for both of them.

 

[disneygal33]

A trip to WDW and what ever keep sakes we buy while we're there. Made shopping easy this year

 

[LaraK]

I am so far behind I don't know what I'm going to do....Black Friday is going to be my saving grace (leaving the kids with their grandparents whild DH and I hit the stores)

So far, my DD has the following on her list:
Haunted Mansion (she kept asking how to spell "haunted"...I couldn't figure out why...then she said she was making the list for Santa...she wants the movie)
Odette Barbie
A puppy (not a real one, her brother is allergic...she wants the one she saw at Barnes and Nobles)
A video game (when she asked her Daddy how to spell that he said X B O X )

DS
Tickle Me Elmo (I already have it )
Cars/Trucks
?????

 

[skuttle]

DS three is getting:
Bike
Guitar
A bunch of geo-trax stuff to add on to what he already has
Don't Break the Ice
Memory
Hi Ho Cherry-O
Cootie
Stocking full of Sponge Bob stuff...toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, lip balm, kid's shaving cream/razor set, bandaids, etc.

From DH and I he's getting an LSU helmet/uniform set, two T-Shirts from the Disney Store for our upcoming trip, and Laurie Berkner DVD.

From the dog he's getting a Scooby Doo puzzle and a Clifford puzzle. The dog always gives a dog-related gift.

Christmas Eve we'll also give him new PJ's.

 

[tchrrx]

So far DD6 is getting:

- The Cinderella's Castle playset from WDW.
- Ariel Styling Head
- Carriage with Eric & Ariel
- Some Disney princess 'Polly Pockets'
- Stocking will be full of Ariel stuff that I found at the Dollar Tree.

We're still looking for a High School Musical shirt and some other stuff. Not sure what, but I'd imagine that the Disney Store will be our first stop when we go shopping!