CheerLouth wrote: » I love it!!!!! Totally want to buy it - our little girl would love it! I'm trying to avoid sweet and toy based advent calendars! This might be a winner! Is it as nice in the flesh as it is on the website?
kitten_k wrote: » Sorry just seen this, yes it looks nice, haven’t opened the wrapper yet so haven’t been able to try the magnets.
StripedBoxers wrote: » Was passing by a Cards n Things recently and spotted what I think was a Fulfill advent calendar. Not sure what price it is or anything but it might be nice if you've any friends or family who like their bars.
Loughc wrote: » Was it an advent calendar or a selection box? I’ve seen a fulfill selection box but not the advent calendar.
leahyl wrote: » Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw terrys chocolate oranges for 5e EACH in tesco on Sunday. What rip off merchants they are! You can terrys chocolate oranges almost anywhere now for 2.49 at the most!!! Also my mum picked up lindt choclate santas at the weekend in Dunnes for 3.50 each - 4.50 in Tesco! Oops posted this in the wrong thread! Can a mod move it to the bargains thread (or not a bargain in this case!)
Loughc wrote: » Tesco are massively rip offs at the moment. Presently you can get terrys chocolate orange in eurogiant for €1.50.
IRCA wrote: » Hi, Saw this todayhttps://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/402837?utm_source=product&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171113 Has anyone any first hand reviews or opinions on this - would it suit a 16 year old? Thanks IRCA
chuckles30 wrote: » I saw an article yesterday where Aldi are bringing out wine, prosecco & I think the other one was gin advent calendars this year...
Sabre0001 wrote: » I was 90% sure that Aldi were getting its grown up advent calendars in yesterday. Did anyone see them? Went into Parnell St store last night, but no sign - I'm assuming I was too late, but good to double check.
chuckles30 wrote: » The wine one was supposed to be on sale weeks ago and when I went in that day, there wasn't a sign of it. Shop was crazy busy that evening and couldn't find anyone to ask, so would be interested to here if this is true.......
Posy wrote: » Aren't Christmas and advent themselves a religious thing? :pac: I actually haven't seen any religious calendars for kids. Any I've seen have Santa and reindeer, snowmen etc.
Posy wrote: » Aren't Christmas and advent themselves a religious thing? :pac:
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