Christmas 2021 Purchases

I was just in Aldi and if you've to buy for any bakers they have Mary Berry's Fast Bakes (great for younger bakers too) and a couple of Bake Off books, all hardback, €6.99.

this is the Gonk I got for my pal

Aw he's cute

Lidl app popped up with 25% off their Deluxe Irish Cream (fake-Baileys). One bottle left on the shelf. First thing bought to shove in the cupboard - though as that's fully made here it shouldn't be something we run short of!

Also bought my cards online, stocked up a bit because it seems there's a much better selection from the manufacturer direct (this is Watermark's own site not that they make it clear - the Ltd Company given has the same owners). Always liked the Cancer Society cards for having nice secular ones that aren't just clipart stars and tinsel.

Particularly taken with this one

https://charitycardsireland.ie/Rabbit-and-Robin-p396858467

I normally go for the Make-A-Wish foundation cards but just had a look there and they don't seem to be doing any at the minute because of Covid 😥

Update on the Make-A-Wish cards, they'll have them on their site next week!

How have I missed this thread!🙈 Have the vast majority of presents, just my brother and neighbours to buy for 😊

Dad- new hand held radio for the garden.

Mam- cookery book from Shop in Ireland. Seems to have been an old school home economics books so hopefully it might bring a bit of nostalgia.

Sister- Willow tree figure.

Hubby- just a few bits...nothing too exciting!

The Big Man will be bringing our little man a balance bike and helmet, a couple of little vehicles and a Thomas the Tank Engine book....if he's good 😆

Have a few bits for his Christmas eve box aswell- pjs, chocolate Santa, new tree decoration.

Picked up the main pressie for the Mrs whilst down in Kilkenny last week so the pressure is off to a large extent now. Just to pick up a couple of mobile phones (PAYG) for the kids and that'll be everything other than vouchers, wine & chocolate type presents done.

I’m hoping to finish my shopping off next week with a trip to Dublin, I’m not sure whether to go to Blanch or Liffey Valley, is there much of a difference?

@DvB shur Kilkenny have the best shops 😉😄

Go away out of that ya chancer 😛😄😄

Ok it wasn’t intentional but I am on a roll and managed to get 2 pals ticked off the list plus my nail girl now, just something small now to go along with their gifts

Rituals gift set added to basket for myself Happy Buddha has changed name in the Rituals brand picked that up for myself it’s gorgeous after a hectic day…bath or shower, body cream is divine

picked up these guys in Dunnes after ordering click and collect. Had not seen them in store. Decent size and a bargain at €20

They have some lovely bits, my Mrs was the same, wanted to buy loads... thing is we're already overstocked and have nowhere for new christmas decorations...😮

I'm on a roll today - have finished Mr. CL's present (pending delivery) & gotten my friend's two kids out of the way (M&S pjs FTW 😊). Have also managed to discuss my parents gift with my sister...we normally try to get them a decent voucher for a nice break away (last year excluded)...so if anyone has any ideas for some nice hotels around the country, do let me know 😊

Some lovely bits in the Ranges christmas store...

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Got my mam's Christmas present sorted, her birthday at the end of month and she's asked for money for that. So just my dad left and SORTED. Other than that it's just getting in the Christmas goodies.