We're on a really tight budget this year and are really struggling to think what to get dsd's (12 and 9) for Christmas. Their mum has a much bigger budget than us and to be honest our efforts get pretty much overshadowed and ignored each year, which is quite disheartening when we try so hard.
So, we're trying to think outside the box a bit and get something which they will remember, an experience to treasure so to speak. They have never been to a big fancy theatre, so thinking tickets for the four of us to go and see Shrek the Musical just after Christmas, on a Friday night so it will all seem quite grown up and exciting. The DS we have together is too young to go (age 5 limit on it), so will have a sleepover with grandparents, which again might make it more special as it will be all about them.
Do you think that would cut it as their main present, with just a few small things to open? It's really expensive, but with using Tesco vouchers and my ticket as a present off my parents for Christmas it is just about doable. They love singing and dancing etc. and I am pretty sure they would love it, but don't want to disappoint them on Christmas day.
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Bakersbum · 13/08/2014 13:46
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