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[quote=Anonymous]First, can I say thank you.  As a stepmom, it blew me and my new DH and DSS away when that first Christmas my extended family each bought a small gift for him.  The grandkids all always get gifts at our family Christmas celebration, and it was so incredibly thoughtful because I think he presumed he'd just be sort of an extra guest at the table.

He was a high schooler, so a bit younger than these two.  Normally I'd say cash, but something tangible is a slightly more personal touch in this circumstance.  The gift card but with a comfy pair of socks or a Yeti tumbler or something like that.  If you know they have a hobby, something small but relevant.  DSS is a golfer, so one of my aunts bought him a set of nice golf balls and attached a ten or twenty dollar bill. Maybe a Starbucks gift card tucked into a cute new mug for the girl.  I think even my sweet old grandmother bought him a sweater.  It wasn't really his style, but it was a gesture of welcome and love.

Anyway, good for you for making them feel welcome into your extended family.  Merry Christmas!
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