Christmas 2020 purchases

leahyl

Bought these really cute Christmas cards online from a girl in Kildare - attaching the details for her, in case anybody is interested in supporting her :-)

freshpopcorn

This arrived today!

Slime Princess

Thanks for the ideas!

Our now 4 year old never really bothered with messing with the tree. This little fella is a completely different story, he'd definitely pull it down every chance he got. And then try to eat bits.

The tree would normally go on the other side of the room from where the playpen is guarding the tv (we can't wall mount the tv) so we're going to have to move lots of furniture around to put the tree close enough to where the tv area to avoid having to buy a second playpen as they're pricey enough for something that's probably not going to be used after.

But I really cannot be doing with moving furniture around so my next Xmas 2020 purchase might be a second playpen.

Aisling(",)

leahyl wrote: »

Bought these really cute Christmas cards online from a girl in Kildare - attaching the details for her, in case anybody is interested in supporting her :-)

Oh I love them!Especially since they feature the green post box

Princess Calla

Slime Princess wrote: »

Thanks for the ideas!

Our now 4 year old never really bothered with messing with the tree. This little fella is a completely different story, he'd definitely pull it down every chance he got. And then try to eat bits.

The tree would normally go on the other side of the room from where the playpen is guarding the tv (we can't wall mount the tv) so we're going to have to move lots of furniture around to put the tree close enough to where the tv area to avoid having to buy a second playpen as they're pricey enough for something that's probably not going to be used after.

But I really cannot be doing with moving furniture around so my next Xmas 2020 purchase might be a second playpen.

That made me giggle as I suspect #2 is going to make me eat my words about ignoring the tree.....much more of a daredevil:)

tscul32

Someone posted a question about toddlers and trees on a FB group I'm on and had it explained by a few perfect parents that all you have to do is explain to the child that it's out of bounds and all will be well. Obviously they didn't have kids of the "if I can taste it, break it, climb it....I will" variety.
I used to just put a couple of chocolate decorations close to the bottom so they'd be distracted by them instead of the real decorations. Replace every few days and the tree would sometimes survive.

SarahLil

Delighted with myself got myself and a pal an Irish make up pallet today

Got my nail girls present too, plus a birthday present for a pal for this week, as well as one of my other pals totally finished now with her gifts productive afternoon

mirrorwall14

Slime Princess wrote: »

Thanks for the ideas!

Our now 4 year old never really bothered with messing with the tree. This little fella is a completely different story, he'd definitely pull it down every chance he got. And then try to eat bits.

The tree would normally go on the other side of the room from where the playpen is guarding the tv (we can't wall mount the tv) so we're going to have to move lots of furniture around to put the tree close enough to where the tv area to avoid having to buy a second playpen as they're pricey enough for something that's probably not going to be used after.

But I really cannot be doing with moving furniture around so my next Xmas 2020 purchase might be a second playpen.

They go up pretty regularly second hand. Put a shout out to family too, you never know!

Autosport

In relation to Santa’s presents, a friend of mine sends her Santa presents to my house so no little elf’s will find them or no postmen or couriers can catch her out. Just an idea for anyone with little elf’s

Posy

It's very generous of you to offer to have everybody's Santa presents delivered to your house.

TRS30

Autosport wrote: »

In relation to Santa’s presents, a friend of mine sends her Santa presents to my house so no little elf’s will find them or no postmen or couriers can catch her out. Just an idea for anyone with little elf’s

We usually use my parents house for this since elves got old enough to start asking questions. However they are getting work done on their house this year so had to get sent here.

dave 27

Hi all, anyone know anywhere doing nice christmas tree decorations? (not putting it up yet but want to get sorted!), also maybe a runner for the stairs.

Im living in Dundalk so maybe somewhere in the area?

pc7

Ordered these on arnotts, reduced to €6 they make lovely gifts and have a good selection https://www.arnotts.ie/brands/tipperary-crystal/tipperary-crystal/sparkle-santa-with-list-decoration/141037536.html?cgid=tipperary-crystal&dwvar_141037536_color=Red#srule=SF+price-low-to-high&start=1&sz=48

Also these are down to €10 https://www.arnotts.ie/brands/tipperary-crystal/tipperary-crystal/christmas-scents/132416366.html?cgid=tipperary-crystal&dwvar_132416366_color=Red#srule=SF+price-low-to-high&start=1&sz=48

Newbridge candles down too https://www.arnotts.ie/newbridge-silverware/scented-candle-oceanic/5610CC408.html?cgid=root&dwvar_5610CC408_color=Silver#q=newbridge%2Bcandle&lang=en_IE&start=1

all arrived very quick, make nice gifts and if you use welcome10 you get 10% off

Loughc

Hey guys, a little request here, in particular to the people who've already done alot of their Christmas Present Shopping, our Christmas Gift idea forum has had a bit of traffic over the past couple weeks so if anyone has a head for present buying they might pop over there and help out our elves in need

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1301

pc7

These look good as a flash deal, at this rate my house will be visible from the space station
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NEXVIN-Waterproof-Decorative-Decoration-Multicolor/dp/B082PJ122Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?smid=A9ESHLKCZ3NB&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=beadyeyebarga-21&linkId=2fd76d8cba5fc419654cef92cb2a60be&language=en_GB&fbclid=IwAR3zV5kyia7WcW-K6VI7P8u9rbTMAeUgGj-I22gieqJZWAttYR2GUCqA-AA

Caranica

jellybear wrote: »

Just bought this https://www.dunnesstores.com/p/wooden-reindeer/7137289?colour=Natural

I was in two minds but when I saw that it lit up I had to have it!
Also bought a pair of Christmas pjs

I ordered this too and collected it today. It's much bigger than I expected but I love it! Thanks for the heads up

jellybear

Caranica wrote: »

I ordered this too and collected it today. It's much bigger than I expected but I love it! Thanks for the heads up

My order was cancelled due to no stock but my sister found it in store for me I said the exact same, so much bigger than I thought! Definitely worth the price!!:)

DvB

The wife's gifts all sorted as of this evening.... pricey but phew!

Loughc

DvB wrote: »

The wife's gifts all sorted as of this evening.... pricey but phew!

Any ideas. I’m struggling here :-/

DvB

Loughc wrote: »

Any ideas. I’m struggling here :-/

She dropped a massive hint.... "I could really use some more of my favourite perfume, its nearly all gone"

She loves chanel.no.5 which is far from cheap, so one large bottle of that just ordered. We'd normally pick up scents etc on holidays but that didn't happen this year so there was a bit of an open goal there.

I ordered her some books too. Cecelia Aherne's sequel to ps i love you and another by Cathy Kelly.

Loughc

DvB wrote: »

She dropped a massive hint.... "I could really use some more of my favourite perfume, its nearly all gone"

She loves chanel.no.5 which is far from cheap, so one large bottle of that just ordered. We'd normally pick up scents etc on holidays but that didn't happen this year so there was a bit of an open goal there.

I ordered her some books too. Cecelia Aherne's sequel to ps i love you and another by Cathy Kelly.

This is too funny as I got her perfume and 2 books one by Ceclia Ahearne and another by Cathy Kelly.

Perfume and books are my go to gifts I need some thing different as well.

DvB

Loughc wrote: »

This is too funny as I got her perfume and 2 books one by Ceclia Ahearne and another by Cathy Kelly.

Perfume and books are my go to gifts I need some thing different as well.

Ah here, this is getting scary LOL.

I'll pick herself up a bottle of Disaronno too, as she loves that as well.

Jewellery the other traditional fall back, but I rarely go there as a surprise nowadays as my Mrs is incredibly fussy.

Sheep Shagger

Loughc wrote: »

This is too funny as I got her perfume and 2 books one by Ceclia Ahearne and another by Cathy Kelly.

Perfume and books are my go to gifts I need some thing different as well.

There's a few irish brands of electronic diffusers and of course candles.

Stuff from the white company always goes down a treat here too. They do some pretty good kits otherwise stuff individually. Can be worth buying on UK site and/or wait till black Friday.

TRS30

Are you sure you lads aren’t married to the same woman??

Sheep Shagger

Some stocking fillers sorted, 20% off.... some ideas from the late late show tonight...https://www.kilkennyshop.com/brand

SarahLil

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Some stocking fillers sorted, 20% off.... some ideas from the late late show tonight...https://www.kilkennyshop.com/brand

Lovely stuff here I want it all for myself

matchthis

Saw these snowflake tea light holders online weeks ago, but then disappeared. Came across them doing the shop this morning, was so surprised, it’s the little things


akeno wallpaper

While I waited outside the vet this morning to collect my dog after her annual bits and bobs, I went into the pharmacy for a little browse (not even 5 mins) as it was very quiet inside, just the staff in there. Picked up two lovely little Christmas decorations a snow globe, and a tiny battery operated village. They depict scandi style winter scenes with just a hint of Christmas characters so they get a free pass for November

Loughc

matchthis wrote: »

Saw these snowflake tea light holders online weeks ago, but then disappeared. Came across them doing the shop this morning, was so surprised, it’s the little things


akeno wallpaper

Where did you get them? They’re lovely.

jellybear

Loughc wrote: »

Where did you get them? They’re lovely.

I'm fairly certain they're Dunnes. They're not on the website anymore though. They regularly update the site though so they might get them back in