Advent Calendars 2017

Loughc · 18-09-2017 10:13am #1

It's time for the Advent Calendar Discussion thread for 2017

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/beauty-trends/a38073/best-beauty-advent-calendars-2015/

https://www.unilad.co.uk/grub/aldi-selling-wine-advent-calendar-and-its-ridiculously-cheap/

https://lovin.ie/news/these-prosecco-and-gin-advent-calendars-are-going-to-be-huge-this-christmas

Here's some links to kick things off!

Toto Wolfcastle · 18-09-2017 12:25pm

A chocolate advent calendar with cocoa gin and salted caramel vodka. I think I'm in love.

http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/17/this-giant-hotel-chocolat-advent-calendar-contains-gin-and-chocolate-6934634/

freshpopcorn · 18-09-2017 6:13pm

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

A chocolate advent calendar with cocoa gin and salted caramel vodka. I think I'm in love.

http://metro.co.uk/2017/09/17/this-giant-hotel-chocolat-advent-calendar-contains-gin-and-chocolate-6934634/

There was me thinking I was posh with my Lindt advent calendar!

chuckles30 · 19-09-2017 4:26pm

I saw an article yesterday where Aldi are bringing out wine, prosecco & I think the other one was gin advent calendars this year...

Posy · 19-09-2017 8:56pm

I will totally get a prosecco one if it's available in Irish shops!!

mirrorwall14 · 23-09-2017 8:22am

Hi everyone, has anyone gotten a manual advent calendar? Look what I found on AliExpress
http://s.aliexpress.com/Nv6Fnqye Is what I’m looking at. I have a 2.5 year old and would need to think what to put in it as I’d prefer not to get him one with all chocolate!!

StripedBoxers · 23-09-2017 3:32pm

I love the idea of the manual calendar, that would be so much fun to do and for the recipient to open as well

The Look Fantastic advent calendar is available for pre-order https://www.lookfantastic.com/beauty-box/lookfantastic-advent-calendar-2017-worth-over-300.00/11194782.html

I would love to get a Jo Malone or Liberty of London Advent calendar, but they are so expensive. The Estée Lauder one for this year looks great.

I want to get one of the Aldi ones, the one that has a mixture of red, white, rose and fizz. Think it would be such a fun one

Moonbeam · 23-09-2017 6:59pm

Superdrug - They areall bath or make up bur pretty good value - https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Make-Up-Accessories/Beauty-Advent-Calendars/c/pt_beauty_advent_calendars

Iwoot has lots of lego and playmobil options as well as -
https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gift-chocolate-and-sweets/eat-your-greens-chocolate-sprout-advent-calendar/11537795.html
https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/toys-cars-trains/vtech-toot-toot-drivers-advent-calendar/11230313.html so cute
https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/toys-animals-playsets/schleich-advent-calendar-2017-wild-life/11546548.html Schleich animals

Heatons have some Playmobil ones too

Xaracatz · 24-09-2017 8:49am

Can't believe I'm joining the Christmas conversation already, but I saw this beard oil Advent Calendar, and I want to buy it NOW for my OH.

https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/The_Bearded_Man_launches_advent_calendar/122672

Seems they're out of stock, but hopefully they'll come back for this Christmas. Would be perfect for himself. Except I want it NOW. :pac:

mirrorwall14 · 24-09-2017 9:03am

Xaracatz wrote: »

Can't believe I'm joining the Christmas conversation already, but I saw this beard oil Advent Calendar, and I want to buy it NOW for my OH.

https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/The_Bearded_Man_launches_advent_calendar/122672

Seems they're out of stock, but hopefully they'll come back for this Christmas. Would be perfect for himself. Except I want it NOW. :pac:

My goodness that is cool!!

Xaracatz · 24-09-2017 9:08am

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

My goodness that is cool!!

Isn't it though!!

I've just sent thebeardedman company an email to see if they'll be doing it again this year. I'd imagine they will, but I'll update when I hear back. Already excited at the thought - just a perfect pre-Christmas present!

beertons · 24-09-2017 9:31am

Haribo calendars bought for the childers this year. There's Lego all over the place from the previous 2 years, and I've no money for an extension.

Toots · 24-09-2017 11:55pm

I'll be getting the star wars Lego calendar for the little dude again this year. He saw it in the shops the other day but I'll have to wait til payday because it's about €30! I had the Yankee candle one last year but I think I'll give it a miss this year because the two big calendars took up a lot of room.

chuckles30 · 25-09-2017 2:23pm

ooh I must keep an eye out for the yankee one again.....thanks for the reminder :-)

baby and crumble · 25-09-2017 2:36pm

I was a little disappointed in the yankee calendar last year because it was literally 4 scents and just repeated. Shame really.

Slattsy · 25-09-2017 5:14pm

baby and crumble wrote: »

I was a little disappointed in the yankee calendar last year because it was literally 4 scents and just repeated. Shame really.

That really is disappointing because I was going to get one this year. I'm glad you said that!

25-09-2017 5:19pm

beertons wrote: »

Haribo calendars bought for the childers this year. There's Lego all over the place from the previous 2 years, and I've no money for an extension.

Just build the extension out of the Lego!

Xaracatz · 27-09-2017 7:21pm

Xaracatz wrote: »

Can't believe I'm joining the Christmas conversation already, but I saw this beard oil Advent Calendar, and I want to buy it NOW for my OH.

https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/The_Bearded_Man_launches_advent_calendar/122672

Seems they're out of stock, but hopefully they'll come back for this Christmas. Would be perfect for himself. Except I want it NOW. :pac:

Hey all

Just to update, I got a reply from The Bearded Man (company, not some hairy person

), and these will be released again in October - date to be confirmed.

Whispered · 27-09-2017 11:10pm

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

Hi everyone, has anyone gotten a manual advent calendar? Look what I found on AliExpress
http://s.aliexpress.com/Nv6Fnqye Is what I’m looking at. I have a 2.5 year old and would need to think what to put in it as I’d prefer not to get him one with all chocolate!!

Some nice ideas here!

http://mumsgrapevine.com.au/2014/11/20-ways-to-fill-your-advent-calendar-without-chocolate/

Toots · 27-09-2017 11:17pm

baby and crumble wrote: »

I was a little disappointed in the yankee calendar last year because it was literally 4 scents and just repeated. Shame really.

Same here. And their tealights are tiny, they burned out in no time. I got the calendar on a discount, I think I paid €13 for it, bit if I'd paid full price I'd be annoyed.

Have to say though, the Lego star wars calendar was absolutely great value!

freshpopcorn · 08-10-2017 1:41am

Lilly O'Brien's Advent calendar.

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https://lilyobriens.ie/chocolate-advent-house

Loughc · 08-10-2017 10:26am

That is beautiful!!!

freshpopcorn · 10-10-2017 5:22pm

Available at Boots!
Soap and Glory €50!

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Zoella 12 Days of Christmas €65!(Available in 3 for 2 Christmas offer)

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Yankee Candle Christmas Advent €33!

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Toot Toot Drivers Advent Calendar €33!(Available in 3 for 2 Christmas offer)

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Sleek Makeup A Gift A Day €45!

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Liz Earle The 12 Days of Christmas €85.79!

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Jack Wills Beauty Advent Calendar €45!(Available in 3 for 2 Christmas offer)

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NYX Professional Makeup Lippie Countdown advent calendar €65!

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Bare Minerals Box of Wonders 24 Days of Surprise Advent Calendar €87!

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Laura Ashley Royal Bloom Advent Calendar €50!(Available in 3 for 2 Christmas offer)

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Peatys · 11-10-2017 8:26am

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

Hi everyone, has anyone gotten a manual advent calendar? Look what I found on AliExpress
http://s.aliexpress.com/Nv6Fnqye Is what I’m looking at. I have a 2.5 year old and would need to think what to put in it as I’d prefer not to get him one with all chocolate!!

Chocolate on the even days and jelly's on the odd.

freshpopcorn · 12-10-2017 9:42am

Airpure Advent calender's on Groupon!
€9.99 + €2.50!

https://www.groupon.ie/deals/airpure-christmas-advent-calendar-1

miamee · 12-10-2017 9:59am

Nice one, I just bought the blue house one (the "one of each" option is sold out). Thanks freshpopcorn!

freshpopcorn · 13-10-2017 8:53pm

Milk/Gluten and wheat free Advent calendar available for Tesco for €4!

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freshpopcorn · 14-10-2017 10:13pm

Cadbury's Heroes Advent Calender!

https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/cadbury-heroes-advent-calender

freshpopcorn · 14-10-2017 10:15pm

For the Tea Lovers out there!

https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/book-style-advent-calender-25-pyramid-tea-bags

miamee · 18-10-2017 10:44am

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Airpure Advent calender's on Groupon!
€9.99 + €2.50!

https://www.groupon.ie/deals/airpure-christmas-advent-calendar-1

miamee wrote: »

Nice one, I just bought the blue house one (the "one of each" option is sold out). Thanks freshpopcorn!

This has just arrived in the post - I haven't even opened the package yet but it already smells lovely

Thanks freshpopcorn!

freshpopcorn · 18-10-2017 5:13pm

Emoji Jewellery advent calendar! €19.95+€2.49 delivery!

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https://www.groupon.ie/deals/emoji-jewellery-advent-calendar-5

Bomb Cosmetics Advent Calendar! €19.95+€2.49.

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https://www.groupon.ie/deals/bomb-cosmetics-advent-calendars

Luxury Chocolate Praline Advent Calendars €9.99+€2.49.

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https://www.groupon.ie/deals/chocolate-advent-calendar

Fragrance Advent Calendars for Him or for Her. €19.99+€2.49.

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https://www.groupon.ie/deals/fragrance-advent-calendars-for-him-or-for-her

Whispered · 18-10-2017 5:56pm

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Airpure Advent calender's on Groupon!
€9.99 + €2.50!

I just ordered one of these, thanks! My first ever "not cheap chocolate" advent calendar. I'm giong to make it a December thing to light it with my little boy a bit before bedtime each night.

StripedBoxers · 22-10-2017 4:56pm

Guys I need your help.

I need to get a reusable calendar. Can be Christmas themed or not, makes no difference.

Need it as part of a pressie.

Needs to be decently sized to fit bits and pieces in.

I can't find anything suitable, can only find ones that fit small things in, but I need something slightly bigger

Have any of you seen anything at all that might be suitable, that is bigger than regular calendars? If you have seen or do come across anything could you post here or PM me please? I'd really appreciate it!

EDIT: Something like this where box #1 and #24 are bigger than the rest.

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baby and crumble · 22-10-2017 5:08pm

StripedBoxers I had a quick look on Amazon and there seems to be a few... Not sure if that's helpful but I find Amazon deliver most things (so long as it's fulfilled by Amazon) within a week or so.

Also, FYI I was in Lidl today and in the clothing section they have a sock advert calendar. Quite quirky, you basically get 12 pairs of (Christmas themed) socks, in a random order, over the month. 1 sock a day.

I really REALLY want one. :pac:

StripedBoxers · 22-10-2017 5:20pm

baby and crumble wrote: »

StripedBoxers I had a quick look on Amazon and there seems to be a few... Not sure if that's helpful but I find Amazon deliver most things (so long as it's fulfilled by Amazon) within a week or so.

Also, FYI I was in Lidl today and in the clothing section they have a sock advert calendar. Quite quirky, you basically get 12 pairs of (Christmas themed) socks, in a random order, over the month. 1 sock a day.

I really REALLY want one. :pac:

Thanks a mill, Amazon (and eBay) are my first port of call for things like this and while they have calendars, the drawers aren't big enough for what I'd like to put in some of them.

Miaireland · 22-10-2017 5:28pm

May look at advent calander wall hangings boxer. They may have more room. Try etsy.

22-10-2017 5:32pm

Next have a couple. The first one is quite expensive but it does have different size boxes.

http://www.next.ie/en/xo3698s8

http://www.next.ie/en/g772582s10#908666

toetatoe · 22-10-2017 5:37pm

A few choices from l’occitane here...
http://ie.loccitane.com/advent-calendar,103,1,78646,1142274.htm

mirrorwall14 · 22-10-2017 6:08pm

What about this? Little bit of DIY but not too bad

mirrorwall14 · 22-10-2017 6:09pm

What about this? Little bit of DIY but not too bad

honeybear · 22-10-2017 6:16pm

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Guys I need your help.

I need to get a reusable calendar. Can be Christmas themed or not, makes no difference.

Need it as part of a pressie.

Needs to be decently sized to fit bits and pieces in.

I can't find anything suitable, can only find ones that fit small things in, but I need something slightly bigger

Have any of you seen anything at all that might be suitable, that is bigger than regular calendars? If you have seen or do come across anything could you post here or PM me please? I'd really appreciate it!

EDIT: Something like this where box #1 and #24 are bigger than the rest.

I got a similar house style one in Ludlum last year for school. I popped a surprise in each box and the kids got to open the box on a particular day. It was cream in color and I think there may have been a light (only discovered when putting up in storage!)

Posy · 22-10-2017 6:24pm

baby and crumble wrote: »

Also, FYI I was in Lidl today and in the clothing section they have a sock advert calendar. Quite quirky, you basically get 12 pairs of (Christmas themed) socks, in a random order, over the month. 1 sock a day.

I really REALLY want one. :pac:

OH MY GOD. I HAVE TO GET THIS.

StripedBoxers · 22-10-2017 6:47pm

Miaireland wrote: »

May look at advent calander wall hangings boxer. They may have more room. Try etsy.

Deleted User wrote: »

Next have a couple. The first one is quite expensive but it does have different size boxes.

http://www.next.ie/en/xo3698s8

http://www.next.ie/en/g772582s10#908666

mirrorwall14 wrote: »

What about this? Little bit of DIY but not too bad

honeybear wrote: »

I got a similar house style one in Ludlum last year for school. I popped a surprise in each box and the kids got to open the box on a particular day. It was cream in color and I think there may have been a light (only discovered when putting up in storage!)

Thank you all so so much for your help. I will check out your suggestions now.

If it comes to it, I can take what I am putting in to it out of their original packaging, hopefully I won't need to, but if I have to I will do it as a last resort.

miamee · 23-10-2017 12:26pm

Or if you are really stuck, you could put in a note/hint in the calendar and hide the actual gift somewhere else - like a little treasure hunt

Whispered · 23-10-2017 5:10pm

I received the candle advent calendar today. Unfortunately a bit beat up in the post but all the candles survived. I have it in the wardrobe with the hidden Christmas gifts. I might have to move it. The gorgeous scent of Christmassy candles is a dead giveaway

jellybear · 25-10-2017 4:55pm

Got the No 7 advent calendar in Boots yesterday for my sister for Christmas

freshpopcorn · 26-10-2017 8:28pm

Available in Aldi from 2nd November!

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StripedBoxers · 26-10-2017 8:30pm

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Available in Aldi from 2nd November!

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I really want this, but is €70 too much?!

Whispered · 26-10-2017 8:35pm

StripedBoxers wrote: »

I really want this, but is €70 too much?!

I had in my head it would be about 50, not sure why. I think I read it somewhere?!

Ah well, a week in it'll be discounted so I'll just have to get it then and double up on days until I've caught up

freshpopcorn · 26-10-2017 8:40pm

StripedBoxers wrote: »

I really want this, but is €70 too much?!

It does seem like a lot for an Advent calendar but it works out at about €2.92 per bottle!

StripedBoxers · 26-10-2017 8:44pm

Whispered wrote: »

I had in my head it would be about 50, not sure why. I think I read it somewhere?!

Ah well, a week in it'll be discounted so I'll just have to get it then and double up on days until I've caught up

I think it is £50 sterling? Would it explain it being €70.

Dunno would it last a week tbh. I can't see it lasting that long but I dunno. It might well do.

freshpopcorn wrote: »

It does seem like a lot for an Advent calendar but it works out at about €2.92 per bottle!

Great way of justifying it :pac:

Still tho...€70.

Advent Calendars 2017

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