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The Spirited Puddle Jumper

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Freddie’s Christmas Wishlist

Posted on November 20, 2014October 1, 2025 By Becky

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Apologies in advance, but I’m afraid I’ve become one of those irritating people who start buying Christmas presents in August. It’s not that I’m obsessing over the festive season so soon (as much as I love it, I try not to peak too early), but because over the last few years I’ve realised that this is the best way to spread the cost of Crimbo. There is nothing worse than getting to the end of November, then trying to find the money for presents. Okay, so I know you don’t have to spend a lot, but we like to treat ours at this time of year since we don’t tend to buy them many toys the rest of the year (birthdays excepted), and we have several nieces and god-children we also like to spoil. We always have a big toy clear out before Christmas and birthdays, with the general rule being ‘1 in, 1 out’! I either Ebay toys, or give them to friends or good causes.

I love buying things for both of them, but I think it’s important to teach them how lucky they are compared to many children, hence the donating old toys. Now F in particular is a bit older, this is something he can start getting involved in.

I’d started compiling a little list for both Freddie and Sasha a while ago, and the above are a some of things I have in mind for F, or have bought for him already. I am not buying him too much in case he suddenly might request something from Father Christmas at the last minute (he has only asked for one thing so far, some heinous flashing light trainers!). I try and think of things that will last him throughout the year, as since he has a February birthday, he tends to get a lot of things in one go. He has oodles of cars and trains, and whilst he may have a couple of these in his stocking, we’ve been trying to think outside the box a little, and go for items we think he will love but might not automatically think of.

1 | Mini guitar

2 | Honeybake Baker’s Set

3 | Fisher Price KiddiZoom Camera

4 | Pintoy Wooden Drum

5 | Marble Run

6 | Fishing Game

7 | Pop Up Pirate Game

8 | Learning Resources Design & Drill

9 | Scooter Bell

10 | Bosch Work Bench

 

What are you getting your little ones for Christmas?!

Becky Freeman
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Meet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London! Becky shares the real ups and downs of family life, parenting tips, and lifestyle inspiration, proving that being a mum doesn’t mean you stop being fun or having other interests! Follow along for honest insights into UK family life and opinions on a whole range of topics, from travel and food, to beauty reviews, home and DIY, business and health and wellness.

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Comments (6)

  1. Jess says:
    November 20, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    Oh my god that marble run looks amazing!! I might add it to my christmas list haha

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    1. Becky says:
      November 20, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Do! Freddie loves using the one at his preschool, so I know he’ll really like this!

      Reply
  2. Beth Twinderelmo says:
    November 20, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    I loved pop up pirate as a kid until I nearly lost an eye to him. The massive git

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    1. Becky says:
      November 20, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Haha, bloody hell- that would scar me for life! We have bought Buckaroo too and I fear that could end up being equally precarious!

      Reply
  3. Donna says:
    November 20, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    LP got a pop up pirate for her Birthday and she loves it! I can’t wait to get the kids their own camera. Such a lovely list and so many great gift ideas! x

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  4. mytravelmonkey says:
    November 22, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    Ha ha! I’m not normally that type of person, but this year I was determined to be more organised! And I’m glad to say I’ve done most of it already! My boy would love the bosch work bench. We got him the drill for his birthday not long ago! x

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