Christmas 2018 Purchases.(Gift, decorations, food,etc)

OUTDOORLASS · 14-11-2018 11:33pm

Hey LoughC...where did you get the candy canes.......they are the biz...

freshpopcorn · 14-11-2018 11:45pm

OUTDOORLASS wrote: »

Hey LoughC...where did you get the candy canes.......they are the biz...

I don't know but I saw similar in Home Store and More.

Loughc · 14-11-2018 11:49pm

OUTDOORLASS wrote: »

Hey LoughC...where did you get the candy canes.......they are the biz...

It was indeed homestore and more. They are currently on half price.

freshpopcorn · 15-11-2018 1:13am

If your not near Homestore and More Aldi have Candy Cane lights on sale Today the 15th!

OUTDOORLASS · 15-11-2018 10:18am

I bought 3 Nuxe sets yesterday (the ladies will know the brand that I mean....)....very good value with some of their
cult favourites included. E42 for 2 of them, and E27 for the other.

northgirl · 15-11-2018 10:19am

OUTDOORLASS wrote: »

I bought 3 Nuxe sets yesterday (the ladies will know the brand that I mean....)....very good value with some of their
cult favourites included. E42 for 2 of them, and E27 for the other.

where was that?

fussyonion · 15-11-2018 10:25am

Hi everyone!
I feel so organised this year. I only have perfumes and aftershaves to buy. Thought The Perfume Shop would have had some bargains but no.
Anyone seen any good offers?

OUTDOORLASS · 15-11-2018 10:29am

Just a local chemist. Not one of the big brand names. I.d say readily available with whoever sells the brand Nuxe.

I also usually buy some of the Liz Earle sets....usually get them in Boots. The Christmas sets are always great value...you get lot of
additional products included for price of one main item. And very presentable present.

Your head would be wrecked, trying to think of something different for people, something that they might not buy them selves.

Babooshka · 15-11-2018 10:32am

I just get foodie stuff for my sisters ..Lidl have an amazing hot chocolate tin for 4.95, it's real chocolate chips not powder, so they're getting a tin of those and loads of other goodies from there with bottles of Prosecco.

CheerLouth · 15-11-2018 2:05pm

Just got Christmas Jumpers in the post for Mr. CL and the two mini-mes, plus some Christmas PJs for my friends kids. Anyone looking for some cheap clothes but decent quality, I highly recommend George at Asda. They have some lovely stuff for Christmas

otnomart · 15-11-2018 6:13pm

Bought a bottle of Mulled Wine in Lidl.
Got it in past years, and it is OK.
I like to mix it with apple juice and add a slice of orange with cloves.
(Mean to make my own at some point, though).

rubberdungeon · 15-11-2018 9:13pm

I got the Clinique Limited Edition Must Have Set from Boots Star Buy, this evening. It’s half price down from €90.00 to €45.00.

It isn’t available to buy online though and as far as I know it’s only in the larger Boots stores.

The description says
An exclusive 6-piece Gift Set featuring full-size Clinique skincare favourites and Makeup must-haves. All wrapped up in a perfectly giftable box.

• Full-size Take The Day off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips 125ml
• Full-size Moisture Surge 72-hour Auto Replenishing Hydrator 50ml
• Full-size All About Eyes 15ml
• Full-size High Impact Mascara in Black 7ml
• Full-size Pop Lip Colour + Primer in Bare Pop 3.9g
• Exclusive Clinique Embossed Compact Mirror

https://www.boots.ie/clinique-limited-edition-must-have-set-10257479

SarahLil · 17-11-2018 8:38pm

Picked up Champagne Flutes in Ikea today
I will probably make a another trip before Christmas just not sure who we are having for Christmas yet

Whispered · 18-11-2018 12:23am

Today I went off to Argos to grab a few small gifts from the 2 for 20 offer. I got home, opened the Christmas press and one of the gifts I bought was already in there. I had bought it and forgot about it. So now I have two of the same thing. Will go back and change it. Does anyone know if Argos will replace one item from the offer, for another?

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 19-11-2018 12:46pm

Bought my first Christmas present yesterday. I also bought myself a new Christmas jumper

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 20-11-2018 1:24pm

I'm going to have to keep a close eye on this thread to see what presents everybody is buying. I'm really struggling for suggestions for people at the moment

OUTDOORLASS · 20-11-2018 2:38pm

I.m the same.....its just hard. Or maybe we.r too fussy....you just want to get it right !!!

starlit · 21-11-2018 1:19pm

I don't start too early its only into November before I make a start with Christmas shopping. I've nearly everything sorted now and within budget. I don't like that Christmas rush and last minute Christmas shopping there is no need for that hassle its nice just to browse the shops or get something last minute if you forgotten something or add to something else. Trick is to buy an item per week or few items per week then you not doing too much in one go or spending too much. Its usually by the time Black Friday sales start I've my Christmas shopping done definitely done by 8th of December. Then can focus on the lead up and enjoy Christmas on the day then.

The beauty calendars are good if you buying for someone who likes those things and is useful to use. Means you just buy the one item rather than too much as good selection within them.

SarahLil · 21-11-2018 4:41pm

Picked up Aftereigth sweets in Supervalu today there were over 6 euro got them half price I think the offer ends today

I have to admit they weren't on my shopping list for Christmas I totally forgot about them but I do like opening them Christmas Day:)

miamee · 21-11-2018 5:00pm

Oh I bought a little set of Chip and Mrs Potts decorations in Penneys last Friday for €6. OH was not impressed but I thought they were cute

Sundew · 22-11-2018 1:27pm

miamee wrote: »

Oh I bought a little set of Chip and Mrs Potts decorations in Penneys last Friday for €6. OH was not impressed but I thought they were cute

I bought these last week too. My little one is a huge fan of Beauty & the Beast. They are decent ornaments and look good on the tree....when they are not being moved around by little people! Managed to pick up Harry Potter ornaments as well. Here are the pics of Mrs Potts & Chip on my tree!

miamee · 22-11-2018 1:43pm

Ah they look lovely Sundew!

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 22-11-2018 3:29pm

Got some good deals at lunchtime today so have the main part of my girlfriends present bought

kitten_k · 22-11-2018 11:43pm

Sundew- we have that Barbie decoration too. Our neighbour bought it as a gift for my goddaughter

kitten_k · 23-11-2018 10:04pm

These just arrived. Am chuffed with them.

freshpopcorn · 23-11-2018 10:06pm

kitten_k wrote: »

These just arrived. Am chuffed with them.

Do they serve a purpose or are there to look nice?

kitten_k · 23-11-2018 10:07pm

They are bows for my goddaughters hair

freshpopcorn · 23-11-2018 11:06pm

Sundew · 23-11-2018 11:12pm

@Freshpopcorn: Do you mind me asking where you got the Hurley clocks?

freshpopcorn · 23-11-2018 11:22pm

Sundew wrote: »

@Freshpopcorn: Do you mind me asking where you got the Hurley clocks?

https://watchdoctor-creations.com/shop/

Postgrad10 · 25-11-2018 6:53pm

Bought ornaments in m and s yesterday. Gift wrap and gift bags and a box of charity Christmas cards. So Christmas is well and truly on the way on my house. And there's talk of going up to the attic to take the trees and decorations down tomorrow!

Bought one big gift on Friday and only little things to get now. Feeling very proud of myself.

Toto Wolfcastle · 27-11-2018 1:24pm

Bought this in H&M.

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Postgrad10 · 27-11-2018 6:57pm

That looks perfect. Most Christmas jumpers are absolutely roasting so a t shirt would be brilliant.

freshpopcorn · 27-11-2018 8:06pm

Got these Today!
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Sundew · 29-11-2018 8:25pm

Picked up this hermit crab ornament in Tiger Stores at the weekend. A steal at €2!!!

mac_daddy · 03-12-2018 11:21am

CheerLouth wrote: »

For anyone else who might be a Tesco Online shopper, details of their Christmas slots are here:

https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/zones/default.aspx?name=christmas-grocery-deliveries&icid=Zones_Christmas_2018_Homepage_Banner_17CD_Deliveries_stamp_2

23rd December booking slot opened this morning.... get em while you can!

SarahLil · 03-12-2018 7:19pm

I got Christmas cards and my snow man Christmas dress, I still have to try it on I hope it fits, I have my official Christmas outfit too for my night out with the ladies, still undecided about it and I hope that fits too :rolleyes:

Ordered dress up stuff and bath bombs for two little girls I buy for every year

Deja Boo · 04-12-2018 4:56pm

A box of cards and an indoor (plush toy) snowball set for friends...
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(Mine didn't come with pails, but plastic tubs are easy enough to find & decorate, if needed.)

Curlysue76 · 05-12-2018 2:05pm

Was trying to think of something for my nephew, my sister said he’d like Disney’s Coco dvd. Couldn’t find it in shops so was looking on Littlewoods and it’s €21.99 and that’s supposedly €5 off. Thought that was a bit expensive so looked on Sky store. €9.99 for Buy and keep. So I can keep copy of it on my tv and he gets dvd for Christmas. Happy out!!!!

miamee · 07-12-2018 10:20am

If anyone had their eye on any decorations in Brown Thomas, they had 20% off remaining stock last night. There's not a huge amount left they seem to be making space for the gift items now, lots of those (not 20% off those

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vicwatson · 12-12-2018 7:55am

Curlysue76 wrote: »

Was trying to think of something for my nephew, my sister said he’d like Disney’s Coco dvd. Couldn’t find it in shops so was looking on Littlewoods and it’s €21.99 and that’s supposedly €5 off. Thought that was a bit expensive so looked on Sky store. €9.99 for Buy and keep. So I can keep copy of it on my tv and he gets dvd for Christmas. Happy out!!!!

For anyone else this dvd is €7.99 in lidl

Graces7 · 20-12-2018 9:50am

if,,,,, by a sheer and utter miracle, I get across to the mainland tomorrow, I hereby announce my firm intention to buy the makings of irish cream.... The recipe was given to me by the chef at the dingle skellig hotel some years ago. utterly divine. NB I am not a drinker but this is the exception...not had it for several years.

Graces7 · 21-12-2018 8:52am

Graces7 wrote: »

if,,,,, by a sheer and utter miracle, I get across to the mainland tomorrow, I hereby announce my firm intention to buy the makings of irish cream.... The recipe was given to me by the chef at the dingle skellig hotel some years ago. utterly divine. NB I am not a drinker but this is the exception...not had it for several years.

PS No I was not staying at Dingle Skellig! I traded at an excellent Craft Fair there twice just before Christmasses. year before last my last ever Craft Fair was there and they treated me like royalty...even gave me and excellent meal... Wonderful place... my one small taste of luxury !

Graces7 · 23-12-2018 1:58pm

Graces7 wrote: »

if,,,,, by a sheer and utter miracle, I get across to the mainland tomorrow, I hereby announce my firm intention to buy the makings of irish cream.... The recipe was given to me by the chef at the dingle skellig hotel some years ago. utterly divine. NB I am not a drinker but this is the exception...not had it for several years.

GOT IT ALL! Tomorrow

Christmas 2018 Purchases.(Gift, decorations, food,etc)

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