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  • 29-10-2013 1:00am
    #1
    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,968 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: 205 ✭✭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: 18,968 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, Registered Users 2 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, Registered Users 2 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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,147 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 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: 27,643 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, Registered Users 2 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: 18,968 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: 18,968 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    I saw them and fell in love:))


  • #14
    SweetCaliber
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,471 ✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,353 ✭✭✭✭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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


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


  • #18
    Alicat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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: 24,979 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: 27,643 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, Registered Users 2 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, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


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


  • #24
    Alicat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,264 ✭✭✭✭Alicat


    Oh no, the scarf is Penneys :pac:


  • #25
    Princess Peach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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: 18,968 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, Registered Users 2 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.


  • #32
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    A girl I know runs mollys.ie, might be worth a look? Last time I was in their shop (a few years back admittedly!) they had some nice stuff.


  • #33
    we'llallhavetea
    Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea


    picked this up in penneys for €4 on Sunday, it's says head elf on the back and has a little hood! sure isn't he only delighted looking?! :D


  • #34
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    He really looks like he's trying out a high fashion pose. :D


  • #35
    we'llallhavetea
    Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea


    Bobblehead Panda wrote: »
    He really looks like he's trying out a high fashion pose. :D

    he's my canine supermodel! I'm sure I'll find more Xmas outfits to add to his wardrobe this year! I need to get those scarves for the cats too, they'll simply adore them, haha! :P


  • #36
    Pumpkinseeds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭Pumpkinseeds


    I got a lovely tree skirt for 8 euro in Penneys, it was marked as 10, always nice to have to spend less. I also got a huge fleece throw, black, white and red reindeers and snowflakes for 18 euro.


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  • #37
    applesock
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭applesock


    Princess Peach where did you get your little owl guy? its so cute


  • #38
    PinkFly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,029 ✭✭✭PinkFly


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    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.

    Theres loads of coats and hats for animals in dealz..wont break the bank either


  • #39
    Princess Peach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    applesock wrote: »
    Princess Peach where did you get your little owl guy? its so cute

    I got it in TK maxx Stephens green, it was the only one there but there were only starting to put out Christmas stuff so check any TK maxx near you. They often have the same stuff in all the shops.


  • #40
    Toast4532
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,613 ✭✭✭Toast4532


    Pumpkinseeds wrote: »
    I got a lovely tree skirt for 8 euro in Penneys, it was marked as 10, always nice to have to spend less. I also got a huge fleece throw, black, white and red reindeers and snowflakes for 18 euro.
    For some reason I thought you meant a skirt with trees on it, its just after clicking with me that you mean a skirt for the tree. :o

    Anyway, yesterday I got myself some christmassy slippers in penneys, also got myself a pair of pyjamas that says 'i love cuddles', they are so cosy and fleecy and soft and lovely.

    I also pyjamas and fluffy socks for my boyfriends sister, just one more thing to get her and she is all sorted then.

    BF also going to order me an eye cream for Christmas this evening I think. Might get myself some new MAC make up too as a treat :)


  • #41
    shuffles88
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭shuffles88


    I've just bought this: http://www.dunnesstores.com/reindeer-candle-holder//dunnesstores/fcp-product/7708396?colour=silver

    I'd seen a similar one on m&s.ie and loved it until I realised they were selling it for €215 :eek:. I'd love two, one for either end of my mantelpiece but €60 is a bit out of my budget so I'll have to live with just 1 :)

    I also got this Christmas jumper for my dog http://ie.nextdirect.com/en/g493626s7 which is sad because I don't even buy my own clothes from next!


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  • #42
    irishbarb
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭irishbarb


    Finally started my Christmas shopping the other day. I got myself a Christmas jumper in Penneys and a pair of red skinny jeans to go with it. I don't have much money this year, and I've five brothers and sisters so for the younger ones I'm just doing little hampers so got them reindeer socks to start in Penneys. Also got some candy canes for hot chocolate and baking. Can't wait to buy more :P


  • #43
    cailinardthair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭cailinardthair


    applesock wrote: »
    Princess Peach where did you get your little owl guy? its so cute
    I saw them in the TK Maxx in Galway


  • #44
    ae86chic
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭ae86chic


    Santa has nearly finished his duties :)


  • #45
    ae86chic
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭ae86chic


    And then bits to cheer me up


  • #46
    ae86chic
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭ae86chic


    :)


  • #47
    RachaelVO
    Registered Users Posts: 3,108 ✭✭✭RachaelVO


    Well I'm happy, just ordered the kids selection boxes, (not being in Ireland can't just pop down to dunnes :( )

    Also ordered the obligitory tin of roses, cos it's the law you have to have Roses as Christmas. All I have to find now is a box of tayto and biscuits and I'm sorted... (beginning shopping in January for Christmas tends to have the kids covered :) )


  • #48
    poppet84
    Registered Users Posts: 164 ✭✭poppet84


    Love these!!


  • #49
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,643 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


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


  • #50
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,979 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    WANT!!!

    Where did you get them Posy?


  • #51
    dublintweety
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭dublintweety


    AE86chic where did you get that little robin it is gorgeous?


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