Christmas 2019 purchases

TRS30 · 23-09-2019 8:58am

otnomart wrote: »

Nestlé launches made-to-order luxury KitKats for £14 a bar

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/sep/23/nestle-kitkat-christmas

Not sure about marmalade flavour!

Toto Wolfcastle · 25-09-2019 10:26am

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

Popped my wish.com cherry and bought these little gift boxes and some gift tags.

These finally arrived yesterday. I was so confused when I opened them because the design was completely different to what I'd ordered. Then I turned them over and realised I'd been looking at the inside of them.

DvB · 25-09-2019 11:16am

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

These finally arrived yesterday. I was so confused when I opened them because the design was completely different to what I'd ordered. Then I turned them over and realised I'd been looking at the inside of them.

They look incredibly cute.

otnomart · 25-09-2019 12:25pm

More food launches !

Marks & Spencer are launching a new foot-long chocolate eclair next week (Monday, 30th September).

Aldi launches Candy Cane Gin Liqueur - will be available in stores and online from 1st October - Featuring flavours of sweet peppermint and vanilla

https://www.pretty52.com/tasty/food-and-drink-ms-christmas-menu-foot-long-chocolate-eclair-2019-20190925

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/a29220118/aldi-candy-cane-gin-liqueur/

Posy · 25-09-2019 12:49pm

otnomart wrote: »

Marks & Spencer are launching a new foot-long chocolate eclair next week (Monday, 30th September)

Don't these people understand that my trousers are already feeling snug?! :rolleyes:

TRS30 · 25-09-2019 1:20pm

otnomart wrote: »

Marks & Spencer are launching a new foot-long chocolate eclair next week (Monday, 30th September).

I'd say Subway aren't too happy

DvB · 25-09-2019 1:49pm

Posy wrote: »

Don't these people understand that my trousers are already feeling snug?! :rolleyes:

I hear you, we're nearing the time of terrible temptation!! I just hope I have the willpower left to fit off the majority of it

Loughc · 25-09-2019 8:38pm

Posy wrote: »

Don't these people understand that my trousers are already feeling snug?! :rolleyes:

I like to think of it as my trousers want to hug me extra tight.

Posy · 25-09-2019 11:04pm

Collected another present today that I ordered with AddressPal. 10/10 will use again.

Toto Wolfcastle · 26-09-2019 9:55am

Went to Lidl to buy a giant slipper but I got my dates wrong so I went to Dealz and bought a Santa tealight holder to get over the disappointment.

tscul32 · 26-09-2019 4:55pm

I bought microfiber cloths in Penneys today that have santas and reindeer on them.
And reduced price Lego in Argos. It's a nice feeling.

otnomart · 26-09-2019 6:39pm

The winter jacket whih was supposed to be the big present for my mum was delivered but it is not a nice fit, so it was returned and now I am back to the drawing board !
Don't fell too much pressure though, as we usually don't do Christmas presents as such, but tend to call what we give each other from September onwards as "the Christmas present".

Posy · 26-09-2019 6:48pm

Nutcrackers!

CheerLouth · 27-09-2019 10:42am

Just back from Smyths & while obviously not 100% sure, but I'm pretty certain that I know what Santy will be delivering on Christmas Eve!

TRS30 · 27-09-2019 10:59am

CheerLouth wrote: »

Just back from Smyths & while obviously not 100% sure, but I'm pretty certain that I know what Santy will be delivering on Christmas Eve!

Think I'm going to try and sneak up tomorrow and get a few Santa presents before the sale is over.

DvB · 27-09-2019 12:51pm

CheerLouth wrote: »

Just back from Smyths & while obviously not 100% sure, but I'm pretty certain that I know what Santy will be delivering on Christmas Eve!

You knows it makes sense!!:D

Such a great feeling to get stuff boxed off nice & early IMO.

CheerLouth · 27-09-2019 1:48pm

DvB wrote: »

You knows it makes sense!!:D

Such a great feeling to get stuff boxed off nice & early IMO.

It's great - few stocking fillers and we are done!

Although I'll probably spend the next three months convincing them they want what they are getting

:rolleyes:

Lord Spence · 28-09-2019 4:26pm

First decoration of the season bought , €3 in home savers Limerick

otnomart · 30-09-2019 2:18pm

Lindt is launching a milk chocolate Lindor with white chocolate centre for Christmas

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/30/lindt-launching-milk-chocolate-lindor-white-chocolate-centre-christmas-10832003/?ito=cbshare

otnomart · 30-09-2019 2:19pm

Marks & Spencer, Lidl and Iceland have revealed their plans for festive bakery products

https://bakeryinfo.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/21904/Christmas_2019:_NPD_from_M_S,_Lidl_and_Morrisons.html

CheerLouth · 30-09-2019 2:30pm

otnomart wrote: »

Lindt is launching a milk chocolate Lindor with white chocolate centre for Christmas

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/30/lindt-launching-milk-chocolate-lindor-white-chocolate-centre-christmas-10832003/?ito=cbshare

Drool! I'm going to need a link for extra stretchy trousers this Christmas! :pac::pac::pac:

freshpopcorn · 30-09-2019 2:33pm

otnomart wrote: »

Lindt is launching a milk chocolate Lindor with white chocolate centre for Christmas

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/30/lindt-launching-milk-chocolate-lindor-white-chocolate-centre-christmas-10832003/?ito=cbshare

I'm fairly sure they do a mini version of them in there Advent calendar and I like them.
It's sort of an Lindt Kinder egg.

otnomart · 30-09-2019 5:31pm

freshpopcorn wrote: »

I'm fairly sure they do a mini version of them in there Advent calendar and I like them.
It's sort of an Lindt Kinder egg.

Good to know !

miamee · 01-10-2019 11:16am

Bought my first Christmas present at the weekend

Now I need to keep up the pace!

maggz · 01-10-2019 1:42pm

I've been doing pretty good, picking up things since July in sales etc. T
Today I picked up Armani blue jeans after shave for my nephew which was half price in boots for €21
I was thinking of ordering a case of wine for gifts. Anyone do this before, or is it better value to pick up the bottles in the supermarket when they have their specials?

otnomart · 01-10-2019 2:14pm

Mars Petcare UK is capitalising on demand for festive pet products for cats and dogs with the return of its Pedigree, Dreamies and Whiskas Stockings

https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/mars-petcare-announces-plans-for-christmas-2019/598064.article

otnomart · 01-10-2019 2:16pm

maggz wrote: »

I was thinking of ordering a case of wine for gifts. Anyone do this before, or is it better value to pick up the bottles in the supermarket when they have their specials?

I have often bought gift vouchers from big wine shops/chains, as most people have their own and firm preferences about wine, and like to choose.
(Although I have now decided to stop buying vouchers altogether, as we don't know yet the impact of Brexit on the retail business).
If you know their preference, I would say: start putting together a case, buying a bottle here and a bottle there, where you see the specials.

kitten_k · 02-10-2019 11:27am

Bought this in Heatons

kitten_k · 02-10-2019 11:28am

^^^^^
Don’t know why it’s sidewards

matchthis · 02-10-2019 7:20pm

kitten_k wrote: »

^^^^^
Don’t know why it’s sidewards

Itll come around with christmas

freshpopcorn · 02-10-2019 7:38pm

The Heatons I used go to have all changed into Sport Direct and this place that sells expensive enough clothes!

CheerLouth · 03-10-2019 9:31am

I think all the Heatons have gone like that!

Anyone see any Yankee Candle offers?

Lord Spence · 03-10-2019 11:54am

CheerLouth wrote: »

I think all the Heatons have gone like that!

Anyone see any Yankee Candle offers?

Seems like a good deal

https://www.yankeebundles.com/product/yankee-random-advent/

CheerLouth · 03-10-2019 1:16pm

Thanks! Not mad on the small candles - they are expensive for not a lot of burn time! Am hoping to pick up "The Perfect Tree" one again - it makes my kitchen smell like a real tree and makes my not-so-real tree seem even better

Lord Spence · 03-10-2019 3:02pm

CheerLouth wrote: »

Thanks! Not mad on the small candles - they are expensive for not a lot of burn time! Am hoping to pick up "The Perfect Tree" one again - it makes my kitchen smell like a real tree and makes my not-so-real tree seem even better

I suppose you are just paying more for the variety if that's your sort of thing, I was always a big fan of Christmas Eve candle if only for the sticker on the front :-)

CheerLouth · 03-10-2019 3:12pm

I had that one last year I think - I loved it too!

Scarinae · 07-10-2019 1:03am

Today I bought a Christmas wreath, outdoor lights for the bushes on each side of our front door, a garland for the banisters, a Lindt advent calendar, wrapping paper, gift tags and ribbon. I'm getting really excited to decorate now!

snowgal · 07-10-2019 12:31pm

I had the cinnamon candle burning last night, always reminds me of Christmas! I need to get a new one as it died at the end of the night :rolleyes:

Jude13 · 07-10-2019 12:40pm

I just bought some outside lights on amazon. They are mid size, half the size of a normal light bulb, and connect to my existing ones out the back garden.

07-10-2019 10:56pm

I don't know if I'm attaching this pic right but here goes..

I bought these two fellas in tkmaxx on Sunday. My first Christmas purchase this year. There was similar ones that were coloured and there was slightly bigger ones that held tealights but I liked these plain ones. They're really shiny and I think they'd be nice on our bedside lockers or something.

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https://ibb.co/HFXLTpz

07-10-2019 11:01pm

How do I embed it? I used to use tinypic and I haven't a clue how to do it now they're gone!!

Mam of 4 · 07-10-2019 11:06pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

How do I embed it? I used to use tinypic and I haven't a clue how to do it now they're gone!!

I can see it BuileBeag !
And they're fab tbh , really classy looking !

07-10-2019 11:10pm

Mam of 4 wrote: »

I can see it BuileBeag !
And they're fab tbh , really classy looking !

Oh good. Thanks! I really like them.

I actually just remembered something else I bought a few weeks ago. It's a duvet cover. It's not really aimed at Christmas... Just winter.. but it has deer and hares and stuff on it and is a perfect match for our bedroom. I think they might even be reindeer on it and it's brushed cotton. I'm going to save it for Christmas but it's killing me 'cause it's gorgeous.

Mam of 4 · 07-10-2019 11:28pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Oh good. Thanks! I really like them.

I actually just remembered something else I bought a few weeks ago. It's a duvet cover. It's not really aimed at Christmas... Just winter.. but it has deer and hares and stuff on it and is a perfect match for our bedroom. I think they might even be reindeer on it and it's brushed cotton. I'm going to save it for Christmas but it's killing me 'cause it's gorgeous.

Do you know what ? Put it on the bed !
Enjoy it for longer than just December , and it'll be your own little bit of (early) Christmas happiness in the next few weeks !

08-10-2019 11:09am

Mam of 4 wrote: »

Do you know what ? Put it on the bed !
Enjoy it for longer than just December , and it'll be your own little bit of (early) Christmas happiness in the next few weeks !

You're probably right and it's actually double sided with just stripes on one side. Might put it on stripes up and only I will know the Christmassy secret that lies beneath!

Toto Wolfcastle · 09-10-2019 10:46am

Picked this up in Ikea this week.

Jude13 · 09-10-2019 10:47am

Really pretty

otnomart · 09-10-2019 12:44pm

Lovely objects, BuileBeag and Toto !

The other Winter jacket I ordered for my mum was delivered, and this one is a keeper !
Looking forward to see it on her now.

Online shopping really comes into its own when you live away !

That was my big Christmas present for her,
so now I can relax, as I will be buying mainly food and drinks gifts for family and friends, and they are easy to source and to buy.

Jude13 · 09-10-2019 12:52pm

Just bought this bad boy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0763S4RS9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

TRS30 · 09-10-2019 1:22pm

Jude13 wrote: »

Just bought this bad boy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0763S4RS9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nice. Lets hope its cold enough when you're back here to wear it. It looks like walking central heating!

Christmas 2019 purchases

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"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens