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Trying to decide whether to buy this Christmas Present for my 7 yr old

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manchesterma1 Thu 30-Nov-17 21:55:07

Hi,

I have lovely grandson whom I see every two/three weeks (we live about an hour away from my DS) I wanted to get him a gift that connected us a bit more. My friend told me about a company that does a subscription box that is delivered monthly and is country-themed. So they essentially learn about a new country each month and there are activities to try such as a craft one and a recipe idea - I thought it could be something we do together. The problem is, they don't deliver the first box until January - do you think i should look for something else or download the 'gift certificate' they offer and just tell him all about so he gets excited-don't want him to be disappointed on Christmas day.

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janeayressister Sun 03-Dec-17 06:54:06

The first thing I would do is discuss the proposed present with my DIL Why not? There are plenty of posts about the difficulties between MILs and DILs on Gransnet and Mumsnet. Just make sure that your DIL thinks it's Ok.
Anything deemed 'large' has got to go somewhere in her house.

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Lisalou Sun 03-Dec-17 07:52:20

Thank you OP, I have been looking into this, and have spoken to the Little Globe staff online - they seem very with it and answered my message very quickly. Pending postage costs (I live in Spain), I think I will get this for my 10 year old for Christmas. They get so many things on the day, that they wont mind one present being a voucher - and then a present every month all year, wow. Also, something to look forward to AFTER Christmas day, which I see as a bonus!

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thecatgrandma Wed 06-Dec-17 08:17:07

Too young for it I think. It would be discarded on Christmas Day and you’d feel awful. But I’d try very hard to afford it anyway and give it to him on another occasion. It would be lovely to do together.

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damewithaname Wed 06-Dec-17 09:58:00

My son is 8 and I love the idea you have to do this with your gs but I do believe he will be a disappointed because they still do want gifts to unwrap. Maybe do the certificate but if you can get a gift (small) for the tree.

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dumdum Wed 06-Dec-17 12:09:13

Just ordered Aquila for two of mine.8 &10yo. Science based mag. Younger one particularly into science, maths etc.

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annifrance Wed 06-Dec-17 12:50:51

My 7yr old DGD has requested a BuildaBear so I will take her there after Christmas. All my DGCs love it and have all been twice.

They love choosing the skin, filling it with Kapok blowing machine, putting in a heart and a chip, choosing an outfit and then applying for it's passport. Great fun.

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Elrel Wed 06-Dec-17 20:58:45

GD loved 4 tickets for the family to see The Tiger Who Came to Tea for her 3rd birthday! I gave her the book some weeks before.
GS aged 7 enjoys membership of RSBP and also Whizz Pop Bang, a science magazine he was given a year ago.

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