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PMeg819PMeg819 member
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Okay, so younger SIL is dating this guy (they live together) and he has two kids. I met him and his kids for the first time a like a week and a half ago.

We are doing Christmas with DH's family on the 24th. I am assuming the kids will be there. I will be honest, I don't even remember their names. I have spent no real time with them so I have no idea what they are interested in. I asked my SIL to send over Christmas lists for the kids but I've recieved nothing. We are planning to give her kids cash (they are spoiled so we just do that because they get like thousands of dollars worth of presents that my $25 toy is boring to them).

So what do I give them? DH and I don't want to spend a lot fo money because who knows what will happen with this guy. But we don't want to look like assholes for not showing up with anything.
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  • GBCKGBCK member
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    marshmallow shooters for all :)

    What's the approximate age?
    I'd say a giftcard for a small amount ($10 to justice?) and something generic-y like fun mittens.
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  • HeffalumpHeffalump member
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    Books.  Every kid needs books.  Art supplies.  And ditto GBCK on the mittens.  My kid has already lost one of her gloves.  You can never have too many hats/mittens.  Funky socks.  Giant novelty candy, like those huge gummy bears Target sells. 
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  • PMeg819PMeg819 member
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    Honestly, I have no idea of their exact ages. The older girl is like 4 or 5. The baby is like 9 months I think.
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  • NOLABridesmaidNOLABridesmaid member
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    I say hit up Target's Dollar Spot and go to town.
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  • AuntFloAuntFlo member
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    So... they're kind of close to your kid's ages, but you still don't know what to get them?

    Also... how long has SIL been "dating" this guy?  (I say "dating" because I think they're past the "dating" stage if they're living together)
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  • 6fsn6fsn member
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    9 month old- sippy cups and board books

    4 yo- fun mittens and a gift card to McDonald

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  • GBCKGBCK member
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    9 months I'd go for a book, hat or mittens and call it done.

    4 or 5 I'd just get something that qualifies as 'toy' and something reasonably practical, and call it done.

    At that age I don't even think you need to do gift-card--just something for them to open and something to take home that's 'fun'
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  • PMeg819PMeg819 member
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    AuntFlo said:
    So... they're kind of close to your kid's ages, but you still don't know what to get them?

    Also... how long has SIL been "dating" this guy?  (I say "dating" because I think they're past the "dating" stage if they're living together)
    They've been dating apparently since March. But I'm not entirely sure his divorce is final (and her's wasn't final until around March as well). I know I shouldn't judge, but I judge the hell out of them and she moved in to his place just recently. I think DD's birthday party was the first time he had been to any sort of family function.

    And his kids are just as spoiled as her kids. They bought both her son and his daughter brand new go carts. These kids get everything they want on a regular basis. Her son has a brand new iPhone and his own iPad. From what my younger SIL was saying, they have just about everything. So that is why I'm stumped. Any other kids and I'd just buy the girls some Frozen crap and call it good.
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  • mrscatymrscaty member
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    Movie night bucket. Get a few movies from the $5 bin at wal-mart, put them in a large tub of popcorn, and add some $1 box candies. probably won't do much for the infant, but it's a nice family gift that covers (mostly) all your bases.
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  • IrishPirate60IrishPirate60 member
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    Dollar Store is your friend. You can buy some fun dress up stuff, a boa, hat, shiny necklaces. Pack it all in a glitzy bag and you've got a party bag they can use for hours.
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    PMeg819 said:
    Honestly, I have no idea of their exact ages. The older girl is like 4 or 5. The baby is like 9 months I think.
    I'm kind of judging the hell out of having a 9mo and dating someone other than the other parent of that child. WTF is wrong with people?

    I think it's nice of you to even get them anything - like you said, you met them once and have no relationship with them. I'd agree with books or something crafty or a puzzle for the older kid. Keep it under $10/ea. If you have a Half Price Books near you, there might be some good options. 
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  • PMeg819PMeg819 member
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    SIL was in the hospital getting a boob job and the boyfriend was with her. His wife had given birth quite recently. From what I heard from other family members, he was there helping SIL recuperate instead of the mother of his newborn baby.
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    PMeg819 said:
    SIL was in the hospital getting a boob job and the boyfriend was with her. His wife had given birth quite recently. From what I heard from other family members, he was there helping SIL recuperate instead of the mother of his newborn baby.
    He sounds like a real winner. 
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  • PMeg819PMeg819 member
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    They honestly deserve each other. Unfortunately, they have 4 kids between the 2 of them that are probably going to suffer.
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