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  1. December 21st, 2012, 08:22 PM #1
    *Efjay*
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    Oct 2004
    Cairns QLD
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    Hmmm that's tricky....

    A few years ago my SIL and BIL decided the kids had too many toys so brought them camping stuff (tent, sleeping bags, mattresses, outdoor chairs, ect) instead. The kids thought it was great and it was really practical - they've been able to go on a few nice camping trips (in caravan parks) since.
    Thats a great idea!
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  2. December 21st, 2012, 08:28 PM #2
    Catastrophic
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    Jul 2006
    Cloud nine :D
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    Go practical!

    New school bag - lunch box - camping equipment - sports gear - shoes - book sets -

    Your children are the same age as mine - So I will go with arts and craft, pool stuff - sports stuff - I didn't buy too many toys this year -
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  3. December 21st, 2012, 08:33 PM #3
    bubno.3
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    Apr 2009
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    REJECT shop if you want nick nack toys and cheap but good things...... i know as i bought everything in there ! And i bought it all today so your not the only one
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  4. December 21st, 2012, 08:48 PM #4
    Rowellen
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    Jan 2009
    In my own little fantasy world
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    Gift cards. I got my parents a Bunnings gift card with pics of the kids on it. It might be a bit late for personalised ones though.

    The nerf gun suggested in my thread the other day was a winner with my secret santa at work lol! I found one for $9 at Target. I considered getting one for DH too but haven't been able to get back to the shop. Someone also suggested Itunes gift cards and cookbooks which I thought were good ideas.

    My kids are totally overindulged too. I got them a few little things - new beach towels, waist bells, $1 bubbles from BigW and a couple of DVD's each. Some books (we have two whole shelves full of books on the floor ATM but yes I bought more ). Some clothes for DD as she is getting too big for her size 1's and a dressup fireman costume for DS. Nothing they actually need though so a total waste of money lol.

    I love the camping stuff idea.
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  5. December 21st, 2012, 08:39 PM #5
    LimeSlice
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    Dec 2007
    Victoria
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    When I was a kid, most of our Christmas presents from parents were practical things for the year... So school bags, pencil case, pjs, hair ties/bands, books, hat and beachtowel for summer. I rarely got toys from my parents, if we did it was things like board games or totem tennis.

    This year, Santa is bringing the girls an easel, smocks, paints and chalks each. (Yay, Ikea! LOL)

    Red Balloon and Adrenalin have some cool present ideas too.
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