Christmas 2020 purchases

tscul32

My OH just announced that Santa's bringing him a new tablet. That also means that I'm getting a new for me, second hand tablet.

SarahLil

Lord Spence wrote: »

Well found one in home savers, I like it but need a bright runner to go with it

Its gorgeous I love it, it looks great

Lashes28

30% off sale stuff on Nike. Picked up runners for my son,got him the other colour for his birthday a few weeks ago for 160euro. Got another pair in a different colour today for 56euro. Xmas shopping and bargains are my fav

funnydoggy

Crystals - anyone here into them?

My OH has shown interest in them and I'd like to get her a little gift related to them. Problem is, I have no idea where to start looking

PurpleBoxHero

Elf on the shelf can be got online at Eason for 15 euros using code BLACK and free delivery

screamer

funnydoggy wrote: »

Crystals - anyone here into them?

My OH has shown interest in them and I'd like to get her a little gift related to them. Problem is, I have no idea where to start looking

not sure what type of crystals youre after. you could take a look at rockshop.ie its there in liscannor in clare. maybe give you some ideas. although i think a lot of their stock is imported so you'll probably find it elsewhere too, but it mught give you some ideas

pc7

Oh good god looked at the Next christmas table wares set up, I MUST RESIST!!

otnomart

funnydoggy wrote: »

Crystals - anyone here into them?

My OH has shown interest in them and I'd like to get her a little gift related to them. Problem is, I have no idea where to start looking

I don't know anything about them, but seen them all the time in Health Shops.
Holland and Barrett for example has a small set with healing crystals.
https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/psychic-sisters-healing-crystal-set-60046185?skuid=046185

Otherwise, Google: "Crystals Starter Kit" and you might get something else suitable

pc7

Can anyone recommend a nice garland (ideally white lights) for stairs? thanks.

Aisling(",)

funnydoggy wrote: »

Crystals - anyone here into them?

My OH has shown interest in them and I'd like to get her a little gift related to them. Problem is, I have no idea where to start looking

I've just a delivery of loads of crystals from the following etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/GemAndFossilEmporium?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=716430080

I got a few of their crystal sets as presents for people.I got the motivation, friendship,pregnancy,breaking attachments and best niece sets. They come in litt gauze bags with information sheets about the stones in each set.They're all tumble stones and aren't too small.They're based in the UK and I found delivery and dispatch fine especially considering the current postal delays.

I'd been looking at Irish shops but they either didn't have what I was after or were charging triple the price. The rock shop in liscanor is nice.I was there in the summer but their online range isn't great.

nialldinho

funnydoggy wrote: »

Crystals - anyone here into them?

My OH has shown interest in them and I'd like to get her a little gift related to them. Problem is, I have no idea where to start looking

Have a look at https://merleogrady.com/

Irish online shop based in Dublin

Autosport

Another shop is Witch on a broomstick based in Kilkenny.

Autosport

Also to add M&S have 40% sale on Christmas items now

tscul32

Autosport wrote: »

Also to add M&S have 40% sale on Christmas items now

Have seen this mentioned a couple of times here but not seeing it on M&S website...

Sheep Shagger

Autosport wrote: »

Also to add M&S have 40% sale on Christmas items now

Is there a code required as can't see it online.. .

pigtail33

My order from Dunnes just arrived, including my new tree skirt. I know someone mentioned on here before how big they are, but I still wasn't expecting it to be that enormous!!! I might have to take the Christmas tree down early to check it for size!

Pistachio19

I collected a 6ft tree from Dunnes this morning. I had let down the back seat of my car assuming it would be in a big box. I went in, saw a tree box and said to the guy I think that's mine. When I gave my name he said it wasn't and picked up a much smaller box which fitted in the boot no problem. Hope it looks ok when it's up as it was very light, whereas our 7ft one is in a massive box and weighs a tonne :-) Grant it, it was only €40 so I can't really expect too much.

otnomart

Got a set of Swedish "Glöggmugg"
Originally intended for hot punch, will be using them for coffee !

DvB

Bought our Christmas pudding, 2 x stollen, 2 x boxes mince pies, 2 x quality street tubs, 2 x Christmas cake slices and a rake of alcohol (baileys, amaretto, dark rum, beers) to start properly stocking the Christmas cupboard... ravenous at the thought of all those treats!

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Bought our Christmas pudding, 2 x stollen, 2 x boxes mince pies, 2 x quality street tubs, 2 x Christmas cake slices and a rake of alcohol (baileys, amaretto, dark rum, beers) to start properly stocking the Christmas cupboard... ravenous at the thought of all those treats!

Hope you got a lock as well

Aisling(",)

Picked up these battery outdoor lights online from Home Store and More.
https://www.homestoreandmore.ie/christmas-tree-lights/200-bright-white-multi-functional-outdoor-led-time/064333.html
They were on sale so got 2 of the 200 bulb sets for only 20 euro.I'm waiting anxiously for my ready to collect email!

We're going to wrap one set around a tree in front of the house and a tree in the garden.It didn't give a length but if the 100 bulbs is 10 m then I'm sure we'll manage with the 200 bulbs.I just want to get them around the trunks.

DvB

TRS30 wrote: »

Hope you got a lock as well

Just a double pack of willpower!!

Autosport

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Is there a code required as can't see it online.. .

I rechecked my email and there’s no code it just says 40% off starts today (which was Friday)

Odeta

Bought a Mr. Men Little Miss Advent Calendar today for my brother's little elves. Bedtime stories sorted till Christmas.

TRS30

Odeta wrote: »

Bought this today for my brother's little elves. Bedtime stories sorted till Christmas.

Looks great. Can I ask where you got it?

TK Lemon

Has anyone ordered from Woodies Click & Collect?

I ordered 3 Christmas items for collection on Tuesday night and it said that they were available in that store... I would’ve thought it’d be at least in 48 hours...

I didn’t get an email for confirmation, or a text yet.

It’s lucky that I screenshot the order number because I have nothing else otherwise.. I thought that I’d have the stuff by now.

Odeta

TRS30 wrote: »

Looks great. Can I ask where you got it?

Got it in Tesco’s.

TRS30

Odeta wrote: »

Got it in Tesco’s.

I guess Mr.Men are essential

Sheep Shagger

Christmas face masks....not as cheap as aliexpress etc but faster delivery given we are in November.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/ie/MSFindItemsByKeyword?langId=-24&storeId=10451&catalogId=11551&categoryId=0&searchTerm=christmas masks&BRsession=true

TRS30

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Christmas face masks....not as cheap as aliexpress etc but faster delivery given we are in November.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/ie/MSFindItemsByKeyword?langId=-24&storeId=10451&catalogId=11551&categoryId=0&searchTerm=christmas masks&BRsession=true

The ones the OH ordered from aliexpress came yesterday. Think they worked at 90 cent a mask. Will throw up some pics later as are actually pretty nice.