Christmas 2019 purchases

otnomart

Quality Street downsized again for Christmas this year - from 720g to 650g – with more chocolates and fewer toffees
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/sep/09/happy-christmas-shrinkflation-trims-quality-street-again

Jude13

Im out. voting with my pocket.

But then read the article, "jumbo 2kg tin", Im back in

DvB

Are the current tubs in the supermarkets smaller than last year? They look the same to me, not that I've picked any up yet.

Anyway, we organised the santa shop over the weekend, ordered online from Smyths & already got a call this morning before we left looking to organise delivery, so thats the main bit out of the way. Just to pick up a few small stocking fillers for them now & then move on to the extended family list which is restricted to our one another, our parents & nephews.

edit.
Just read the article, no toffee deluxe!??! Not impressed with that change at all, that was one of my favourites & usually one of the first to go in our house.

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Are the current tubs in the supermarkets smaller than last year? They look the same to me, not that I've picked any up yet.

Anyway, we organised the santa shop over the weekend, ordered online from Smyths & already got a call this morning before we left looking to organise delivery, so thats the main bit out of the way. Just to pick up a few small stocking fillers for them now & then move on to the extended family list which is restricted to our one another, our parents & nephews.

That is super organised!

The oldest Elf saw a bike she liked over the weekend so think that's the first big present organised.

Will have to get a wiggle on to catch up some on here

DvB

TRS30 wrote: »

That is super organised!

The oldest Elf saw a bike she liked over the weekend so think that's the first big present organised.

Will have to get a wiggle on to catch up some on here

We do the same every year. Got caught badly when they were younger & left it until closer to christmas & couldnt get the one thing our little lady really wanted, the look of disappointment on her face christmas morning when she realised she wasnt getting what she has asked santa had me determined that wouldnt happen again. So we tend to get their santa list early, they're used to it & so far havent changed their minds on anything big enough to matter.

Loughc

otnomart wrote: »

Quality Street downsized again for Christmas this year - from 720g to 650g – with more chocolates and fewer toffees
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/sep/09/happy-christmas-shrinkflation-trims-quality-street-again

I'm actually devastated by this. Quality Street are my favourite.

They need to stop with the shrinking and removal of sweets.

TRS30

Loughc wrote: »

I'm actually devastated by this. Quality Street are my favourite.

They need to stop with the shrinking and removal of sweets.

I remember someone put up a picture awhile ago of the Roses tin from the 80's beside a current one and the difference was :eek:

CheerLouth

otnomart wrote: »

Quality Street downsized again for Christmas this year - from 720g to 650g – with more chocolates and fewer toffees
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/sep/09/happy-christmas-shrinkflation-trims-quality-street-again

I just posted the same article in the chat thread. I'm actually devastated about the toffee deluxe - it's my favourite, along with the fudge. Next, they'll go the route of Roses with the massive wrappers

DvB

CheerLouth wrote: »

I just posted the same article in the chat thread. I'm actually devastated about the toffee deluxe - it's my favourite, along with the fudge. Next, they'll go the route of Roses with the massive wrappers

Ditto.
I love the toffee's, & fudge, its what sets Quality Street apart from the others, roses, heroes etc. be a real shame to see them change that dynamic as it works so well.

otnomart

Cadbury and Oreo have teamed up to create the ULTIMATE Christmas biscuit assortment
I know Oreo are like Marmite in that some people hate them... but I do like them !
https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/food/food-news/oreo-cadbury-biscuits-bm-508263

jellybear

otnomart wrote: »

Cadbury and Oreo have teamed up to create the ULTIMATE Christmas biscuit assortment
I know Oreo are like Marmite in that some people hate them... but I do like them !
https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/food/food-news/oreo-cadbury-biscuits-bm-508263

My husband will lose his reason when he sees these

Loughc

jellybear wrote: »

My husband will lose his reason when he sees these

And me. Drool.

Scarinae

I'm not that pushed about the normal Oreos, but the chocolate-covered ones are amazing!

Loughc

Scarinae wrote: »

I'm not that pushed about the normal Oreos, but the chocolate-covered ones are amazing!

YES!!! Serious game changer.

JustMe,K

I saw posted somewhere that boots online have the All is Bright Yankee Candle for €13, and its on 3 for 2 so of course I had to order them. Not sure yet if they are a pressie for me or for others.

otnomart

DvB wrote: »

Anyway, we organised the santa shop over the weekend, ordered online

Hat off to you, Sir !
That's great organisation right there !

Lord Spence

Any good recommendations for reasonably priced christmas decorations online?

freshpopcorn

Lord Spence wrote: »

Any good recommendations for reasonably priced christmas decorations online?

What exactly are you looking for?

Lord Spence

freshpopcorn wrote: »

What exactly are you looking for?

Bits and Bobs mainly, unusual things you wouldn't fine in woodies or Homestore etc.

DvB

Lord Spence wrote: »

Bits and Bobs mainly, unusual things you wouldn't fine in woodies or Homestore etc.

For a tree? Mantlepiece, wall, stairs, external?
A little narrowing of what you're looking for would help greatly.

Lord Spence

DvB wrote: »

For a tree? Mantlepiece, wall, stairs, external?
A little narrowing of what you're looking for would help greatly.

not trees, tree decs or outdoor lights, I suppose homeware stuff and maybe nice animated characters and villages etc?

LOL sorry nothing in particular just a good site with loads to offer, you know the stuff you dont need but buy anyways that sort of stuff... man i'm awful at explaining myself:o

freshpopcorn

Lord Spence wrote: »

not trees, tree decs or outdoor lights, I suppose homeware stuff and maybe nice animated characters and villages etc?

LOL sorry nothing in particular just a good site with loads to offer, you know the stuff you dont need but buy anyways that sort of stuff... man i'm awful at explaining myself:o

If I'm being honest I find shops change from year to year. I know I liked The Range a few years ago.
Just go onto websites and type in Christmas and see what comes up.
You may also find nice things in local gift shops or places like Carraig Donn.

I would hold out a while yet because special offers often appear in November. Especially with places like Woodies.

DvB

Funnily enough the homeware section in some of the Dunnes Stores have had some lovely bits the last few years, we've picked up some really nice bits n bobs in both Blanchardstown & Donaghmede SC's.

Lord Spence

Yeah I do like the in store stuff in a lot of our stores (Dunnes, The range, Homestore etc) I was just was looking for online stores that maybe I and others are unaware of that specialize in christmas dec.

DvB

Lord Spence wrote: »

Yeah I do like the in store stuff in a lot of our stores (Dunnes, The range, Homestore etc) I was just was looking for online stores that maybe I and others are unaware of that specialize in christmas dec.

All kidding aside google is your friend

Lord Spence

I will do my research and report back any cool sites I find!:D

otnomart

Take a look at Käthe Wohlfahrt.
I have been in their shop while on holidays in Heidelberg and (v sadly) managed to talk myself into not buying anything, just because it was Summer and I had no space in my luggage.
https://kaethe-wohlfahrt.com/en/home/

Lord Spence

otnomart wrote: »

Take a look at Käthe Wohlfahrt.
I have been in their shop while on holidays in Heidelberg and (v sadly) managed to talk myself into not buying anything, just because it was Summer and I had no space in my luggage.
https://kaethe-wohlfahrt.com/en/home/

Great exactly what I was on about, had a quick look and already saw a few things I like like this https://kaethe-wohlfahrt.com/en/Christmas-World/Music-Boxes/Santa-s-Sleigh-Ride.html

Eleysian

Aldi have Christmas Craft kits coming in on Thursday, September 19th. Could be fun to put away until a bit closer to Christmas.

Posy

Lord Spence wrote: »

Great exactly what I was on about, had a quick look and already saw a few things I like like this https://kaethe-wohlfahrt.com/en/Christmas-World/Music-Boxes/Santa-s-Sleigh-Ride.html

Oh great item, and website recommendation!