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  • 29-10-2013 1:00am
    #1
    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,952 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    So my christmas shopping is well and truly underway.

    Todays I was in TK Maxx and saw the most amazing dress up dresses for the 4 year old who only wants more dress up dresses.
    So I bought both of them..1 child down 2 more to go.
    I love being Santa:)


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  • #2
    lashofeye
    Registered Users Posts: 204 ✭✭lashofeye


    I got a mug, hot chocolate and marshmallows set in McCabes for 4 euro for DS :)


  • #3
    lovelystuff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 364 ✭✭lovelystuff


    Not sure if this counts, but today I bought a hotel reservation for winterVille festival in Waterford for myself and the OH to get into the Christmas spirit :-)


  • #4
    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,952 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    oooh just got my middle girls santa present:)

    Got her a tool bench and tools and it is awesome!


  • #5
    Princess Peach
    Registered Users Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    lovelystuff wrote: »
    Not sure if this counts, but today I bought a hotel reservation for winterVille festival in Waterford for myself and the OH to get into the Christmas spirit :-)

    It's really great! You'll have the best time :)

    I bought loads of jars and sweet moulds and stuff for Christmas hampers :D


  • #6
    Alicat
    Registered Users Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Alicat


    I got a Christmas Cookie baking tray in Homestore and More! Half price too!


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  • #7
    orchidsrpretty
    Registered Users Posts: 2,138 ✭✭✭orchidsrpretty


    Bought my nephew a mike the knight playset yesterday in Tesco's. It was a bargain so I snapped it up. Also have my Bfs nieces bought too. Its so exciting!!!
    And I bought my boyfriends this morning from the internet. Cant say what it is as he reads my posts sometimes:) Christmas shopping is well and truly underway, I can't wait!! I feel like its the only time(except birthdays) that I don't feel guilty for spending lots of money:)


  • #8
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    I bought my nephew a Talking Tom. I think it's based on an app.

    More importantly though, I ordered my advent calender. :)

    dark-chocolate-advent-calendar.jpg


  • #9
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Mmmmm... advent calendar. :D

    I bought Santa Claus salt and pepper shakers a couple of days ago. Will post a pic later. :)


  • #10
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    Today for two lickle dogs, I've brought their Christmas pressies up to:
    ~ A Santa hat with wrap for around their heads (here)
    ~ Christmas collar that jingles when they move (here)

    ~ A Christmas fleecey thrown with a Reindeer on, for both dogs (found here)

    Think that'll do the two lickle dogs for Christmas for now. Will buy the food and treats closer the time to have them fresher for them :)

    Thanks,
    kerry4sam


  • #11
    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,952 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    awww my kids and dog need those throws:)


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  • #12
    LadyMeowMeow
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭LadyMeowMeow


    I got a Yankee Candle Advent calendar. Every window has a Christmassy tealight behind it. http://www.yankee.ie/shopexd.asp?id=4171


  • #13
    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,952 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    I saw them and fell in love:))


  • #14
    SweetCaliber
    Registered Users Posts: 2,460 ✭✭✭SweetCaliber


    lovelystuff wrote: »
    Not sure if this counts, but today I bought a hotel reservation for winterVille festival in Waterford for myself and the OH to get into the Christmas spirit :-)

    I'll guarantee you will have the best time! It was awesome last year, really brought out the Christmas spirit, can't wait for it this year :D


  • #15
    Alicat
    Registered Users Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Alicat


    A beautiful compartmentalised box in Dunnes to store ornaments. I love it! Same pattern as these but larger, and it was €20. Has two levels.


  • #16
    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,230 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    I bought 20 fags. But forgot to get a lighter. When I went back in, the guy behind the counter gave me one for free, saying 'ah sure it's only fifty cent'. It was a spar shop, so he was wearing red, and he was slightly overweight. Not a chimney in sight, but you never know these days...


  • #17
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    We had some vouchers to use up so we bought some decorations today.


  • #18
    Alicat
    Registered Users Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Alicat


    A scarf for my cat :pac:

    66555AEE4841471E81DC4607F2AC346C-0000317259-0003429086-00640L-36F560E5EB884FE0A5690E7D4A5B13F2.jpg


  • #19
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,720 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    That cat is the Derek zoolander of cats!


  • #20
    Toast4532
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭Toast4532


    Alicat wrote: »
    A scarf for my cat :pac:

    http://photos5.pix.ie/66/55/66555AEE4841471E81DC4607F2AC346C-0000317259-0003429086-00640L-36F560E5EB884FE0A5690E7D4A5B13F2.jpg
    Can I have your cat? He/she (?) is gorgeous. Look at those eyes and all the cuddly, warm fur!

    Back on topic, I didn't get anything today, too early for shopping yet, but am planning on getting presents for my boyfriend this week. Hopefully will have all my presents bought by the start of Dec!


  • #21
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I dressed my cat up as Santa Claws the year before last. He was thrilled.*




    *may not have been thrilled


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  • #22
    Alicat
    Registered Users Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Alicat


    Lily (a she!) was actually quite happy with it! Wore it all afternoon, even had a nap in it. :D


  • #23
    Princess Peach
    Registered Users Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    Brown Thomas scarf for a cat, he's better dressed than me :pac:


  • #24
    Alicat
    Registered Users Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Alicat


    Oh no, the scarf is Penneys :pac:


  • #25
    Princess Peach
    Registered Users Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    Alicat wrote: »
    Oh no, the scarf is Penneys :pac:

    Sshhhhh, he looks so smug next to the bag :P

    I bought this guy!

    Nowl.jpg


  • #26
    trades101
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32 ✭trades101


    Bought myself a grey wooly jumper


  • #27
    D4RK ONION
    Moderators Posts: 8,678 ✭✭✭D4RK ONION


    Got my first box of Mince Pies of the season! I usually just go with Dunnes'/Tesco's finiest but given that it's the first box, I got the Mr.Kippling ones. Gonna have the first one for an evening snack later on :)


  • #28
    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,952 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    2 boxes for 3 euro I think it was in Supervalu so I bought a block of ice cream too:) best bit is the kids will not even try them:)


  • #29
    D4RK ONION
    Moderators Posts: 8,678 ✭✭✭D4RK ONION


    Moonbeam wrote: »
    2 boxes for 3 euro I think it was in Supervalu so I bought a block of ice cream too:) best bit is the kids will not even try them:)

    Niiiiiiiice. Yeah it's two for three for the Dunnes' ones atm too. From what I remember that offer stood for pretty much all the season last year.


  • #30
    lonestargirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭lonestargirl


    http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/harrowandgreen/product/personalised-christmas-sack-letterpress

    Santa Sack for my little boy. It's not that cheap but he's only two so he should get lots of Christmasses out of it.


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  • #31
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Anyone got any good places or websites to get cute dog stuff? Like hats, jumpers, blankets and stuff to keep them warm?
    Sorry if that is slightly off topic.


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