Stupid presents for grandchildren

If my daughters have any tattoos, they are extremely well hidden.
But the do both have lots of piercings in their ears, quite pretty actually.

Sarah1959 - so we’re/are the tattoos my girl (secretly) got ?

Sara1954

Don’t t worry Callistemon, it’s probably the last thing on her mind.

I doubt it ?

DD (her aunt) was backpacking when her credit card bill arrived and I saw a bill for a tattoo parlour. (It is very discreet).

Our children used to get some extraordinary presents from some of my husbands very nice and well meaning relatives, we would all be in fits of laughter.

We frequently recorded our Christmas mornings, and one year my husband made them wrap them all up again, so he could record them making appropriate, oh, this is nice, comments.

I can’t even begin to imagine a situation where they might be watching our videos, but he didn’t want to take any chances.

Callistemon
Personally I’m not a fan of tattoos, but as long as they weren’t covered in them, I guess I’d get used to them.

Just wouldn’t like to think of their lovely young skin being permanently marked.

I had never heard of Lego plants, so have just looked on Amazon. Love the Bonsai tree version and have already ordered it as an Xmas present. Have never bought a Xmas present so early. I think you DGS will love it

Sara1954

Callistemon
Personally I’m not a fan of tattoos, but as long as they weren’t covered in them, I guess I’d get used to them.

Just wouldn’t like to think of their lovely young skin being permanently marked.

I really dislike them!!

I don’t like tattoos much, but my son has a sleeve, daughter has her tongue pierced, their bodies.
Back to the subject, what a good idea for a present, thanks; said daughter, 36, has a few Lego kits she displays. In a busy job she says assembling them is calming, I’m off to have a look.

With one DD’s family I do like Soozikinzi and pay for activities but for thé the other older family, I ask what they would like, keeping my fingers crossed that it might mean an outing to the shops with them. I even ask the older GDs if they would help me with their father’s present

My daughter has numerous tattoos. I really don't like them, but it's her body and none of my business.

To be fair to watermeadow, whereas I agree that gifts belong to the recipient not the giver, I can understand people not wanting to spend their money on something they don't approve of or feel is worth it. Not liking it is different. I wouldn't pay for my daughter to get another tattoo, for instance, but would happily buy her a dress I didn't like.
I do think that asking someone what they want is a bit pointless if there is going to be 'right' and 'wrong' answers though.

M0nica I don't think anyone was suggesting buying frivolous tat as presents . More that well-received presents are often things that are the sort of treats that you can't justify buying for yourself. I love expensive bath oil and notebooks, for instance, but baulk at spending £££ on them for me. I love it if I get one as a present though.

Why have I never heard of Lego plants before now? I want some and I am not a child.

Legos therapy is actually used for kids with dyspraxia.

www.coordikids.com/toys-to-improve-fine-motor-skills/#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20LEGO%20Therapy%20is,Dyspraxia

Legos are also used to teach children engineering skills, something the next generation need to be fluent in for STEM careers.

So certainly not a waste IMO.

I’ve often night experiences or extra activities. Took granddaughter to see The Lion King, paid for grandsons to do baby gym. Seems to work well - although covid and lockdown confused things.

They sound like great gift ideas to me.

Your grandchild may remember this as the Christmas Grandmother gave her the Lego plant and smile. Try to remember your own childhood and give her what she is hoping for.

Just try to remember you are a different generation from them.You probably dont like their music or clothes but accept that as just how life is.Why would you think THEY should only want presents that you think are appropriate?
I have a fab relationship with all my GC,I had 3 GD's stay for 4 nights last weekend.We went to Comic Con on 2 days .Most people were having a ball but there was one older couple who were remaking loudly as they walked through the main area about how much f-ing rubbish it was,how they didn't find it necessary to dress like comic characters when they were wee and why did the Farmers Market have to be posponed for crap like this.
I felt sorry for them ,they were walking behind us and my GD's said thank heavens you're not that type of Gran ,,I loved their costumes and loved seeing them enjoy themselves.
Suely you dont think they should be playing with dolls or wee motors and listening to Cliff Richards...its 2022 ,move with the times

Jaylou

I had never heard of Lego plants, so have just looked on Amazon. Love the Bonsai tree version and have already ordered it as an Xmas present. Have never bought a Xmas present so early. I think you DGS will love it

I bought the bonsai tree for my DiL last Christmas she was thrilled with it.

If it’s the same one, you can add the blossom in the Spring/Summer and revert to just leaves in the Autumn/Winter there is also an option to light it up through the base.

What age group would you say that the Lego plants are aimed at ?

Sara1954

What age group would you say that the Lego plants are aimed at ?

They are marketed for adults.

Like all Lego it depends on the persons ability to follow the instructions.

I buy what they’ve asked for, even if it’s ludicrously overpriced trash, like the LOL teenage doll Gdd really wanted for her 7th birthday.
To me a present needs to make their eyes light up, or you might as well not bother. At least when they’re relatively little.

When they’re older they often just want money, which solves the problem for you.

Thirty years ago my son spent all his birthday money £75 on a stupid game card. Just a worthless bit of cardboard.

Which he has just sold for over £1000….

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Thanks for the Lego flower info. I'll definitely have a couple of these for GC.

It goes full circle, my oldest granddaughter is twenty two now, and I love buying her things.

I googled Lego plants/flowers and think they look lovely, and not rubbishy at all. I want some!
There are some tattoos in my family. I don't mind them as long as they are not overdone. I wouldn't mind a tiny one on my shoulder, a bird or butterfly maybe.

Well I could never have had a tattoo, I couldn’t stand the pain, having my ears pierced was as much as I could stand.

My 17 year old grandsons’ request for his last Christmas/birthday gifts has been for a Cuban cigar. this has NOT been granted…