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Christmas shopping for completely different generations and personalities

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Calmlocket Mon 08-Nov-21 15:54:28

I stopped buying xmas presents once the kids hit 18 including grandkids. Now I buy just for my 7 year old grandson.

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Blondiescot Mon 08-Nov-21 15:53:27

I don't buy much at all. In-laws get a hamper with some of their favourite treats, son and daughter (and their partners) get a voucher of some sort, usually for a night away in a hotel or similar, and then it's just something for our grandson.

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Rosalyn69 Mon 08-Nov-21 15:42:18

I usually buy lots of presents. This year I’m cutting back. One present each. It had all got too stressful.

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MerylStreep Mon 08-Nov-21 15:40:43

The adult children don’t get any presents from us. The Grandchildren always want money. Suits me fine ? I don’t have to think about it.
Me and other half don’t bother for the simple reason that if there’s anything we want we buy it.

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DillytheGardener Mon 08-Nov-21 15:26:50

Mixed my sons up ds1 is married to dil, and ds2 is greedy (but my forever youngest and spoiled baby of the family) Dyslexic and acronyms/abbreviations do not mix.

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DillytheGardener Mon 08-Nov-21 15:24:45

Started my Christmas shopping today. I have so many different types to buy for. DH who always asks for golf accessories, DS1 who isn’t fussy but is greedy ? and likes aftershave £ clothes, DS2 and DIL who aren’t greedy and don’t want anything except a personalised Christmas card with the dogs and photo of the family on it, my GC but I buy from an eco friendly list I’m sent to choose from, my mil who invariably returns whatever I buy ( with the exception of a hair dryer a gransnetter once recommended )
My favourite to buy for are my girlfriends, I love picking out fun accessories like gloves or costume jewellery, candles, gin and Prosecco. Wish I could just buy for them really!

How does everyone else cope with buying for so many different peoples tastes/needs?

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