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Christmas 2016: What did you buy today?

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  • #202
    cinnamony
    Closed Accounts Posts: 383 ✭✭cinnamony


    Crazyteacher wrote: »
    They are far too cute. I'd be keeping them for myself and sticking the gifts in gift bags.

    I somehow influenced someone to get one of them to put my gifts in :pac:


  • #203
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,974 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    I bought two Christmas jigsaws 1000 pieces each. I love doing jigsaws they're very relaxing.


  • #204
    kitten_k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,184 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    Loughc wrote: »
    I bought two Christmas jigsaws 1000 pieces each. I love doing jigsaws they're very relaxing.

    I never get time to do them at home so this keeps me entertained at lunch time or on a quiet day in the office:

    http://www.jigidi.com/


  • #205
    Malari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    kitten_k wrote: »
    I never get time to do them at home so this keeps me entertained at lunch time or on a quiet day in the office:

    http://www.jigidi.com/

    Oh my god, that's awesome! I don't even do jigsaws and I love this :D


  • #206
    Star Lord
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    Star Lord wrote: »
    A Christmas Vacation themed 'Christmas Jumper' style sweatshirt (to use the americanism for a non-knitted jumper!) and a similarly themed gift!

    This arrived today! I'm going to be the jolliest asshole this side of the nut house! :D
    I'll post a pic later!


  • #207
    dori_dormer
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    Yesterday I got the 2 yr old and the 4 mth old matching Xmas pj's! So excited! They'll go in the Xmas eve box. And the 2 yr olds goki viking ship arrived this morning! I hope he likes it. If not it can just be moved over to my santie pile :)


  • #208
    RentDayBlues
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    Picked up these cuties in penneys today


  • #209
    Loughc
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    RentDayBlues wrote: »
    Picked up these cuties in penneys today

    OMG they are so cute!


  • #210
    RentDayBlues
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,131 ✭✭✭RentDayBlues


    Loughc wrote: »
    OMG they are so cute!

    I know, I couldn't resist! About 8 inches high, penguin sings "we wish you a merry christmas" and the reindeer sings, well what else but "rudloph the red nosed reindeer"


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  • #211
    kitten_k
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    How much were they? Might have to get them.


  • #212
    RentDayBlues
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    kitten_k wrote: »
    How much were they? Might have to get them.

    €7 each


  • #213
    Loughc
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    RentDayBlues wrote: »
    €7 each

    Bargain!


  • #214
    French_Girl
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    RentDayBlues, that's cuteness overload.

    I so want to get those!
    Ehm, I don't have kids, but who cares?


  • #215
    Loughc
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    French_Girl wrote: »
    RentDayBlues, that's cuteness overload.

    I so want to get those!
    Ehm, I don't have kids, but who cares?

    I don't have kids either but I am a big kid therefore I qualify.


  • #216
    Glitzgirl
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    Ok so this may not be a big deal to ya know normal sane people but I got a set of 3 remote control candles from pennys and they are .. life altering. I'm honestly sitting here all day turning them on and off from the comfort of my couch! No more bending down and sore knees people ! :pac:

    Between these and the wireless sockets I feel so on top of technology right now..so modern hahah :pac:


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  • #217
    Star Lord
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    Merry Christmas! Sh*tter's full!

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  • #218
    Alicat
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    I'm quite enamoured by this rose gold antler headband I got in Claire's Accessories. It's subtle enough to wear to lots of occasions over the next two months :D

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  • #219
    French_Girl
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    Loughc wrote:
    I don't have kids either but I am a big kid therefore I qualify.


    Thanks, Loughc, yea, that's what I meant, ehm, ehm, I qualify.

    OK then, that's it. It's decided.
    We are getting the toys! 😄


  • #220
    French_Girl
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    Star Lord wrote:
    Merry Christmas! Sh*tter's full!


    I'm laughing my head off here.
    I love that scene!
    And that movie is easily one of my absolute Christmas favorites!


  • #221
    Star Lord
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    It's without doubt my favourite Christmas movie! Its just perfect!


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  • #222
    Alicat
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    Star Lord wrote: »
    It's without doubt my favourite Christmas movie! Its just perfect!

    :D :pac:
    Clark: Hey! If any of you are looking for any last-minute gift ideas for me, I have one. I'd like Frank Shirley, my boss, right here tonight. I want him brought from his happy holiday slumber over there on Melody Lane with all the other rich people and I want him brought right here, with a big ribbon on his head, and I want to look him straight in the eye and I want to tell him what a cheap, lying, no-good, rotten, four-flushing, low-life, snake-licking, dirt-eating, inbred, overstuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, dog-kissing, brainless, dickless, hopeless, heartless, fat-ass, bug-eyed, stiff-legged, spotty-lipped, worm-headed sack of monkey sh*t he is! Hallelujah! Holy sh*t! Where's the Tylenol?


  • #223
    byhookorbycrook
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    These two arrived today. The staff at our school have taken to wearing Christmas jumpers towards the holidays but I find the jumpers too warm.
    Gawd help any Junior Infant who puts a sticky paw on them!
    http://wantthattrend.com/red-reindeer-christmas-tree-christmas-swing-55/
    http://wantthattrend.com/cream-reindeer-christmas-swing-53/

    The quality is reasonably good for the price.


  • #224
    French_Girl
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    Haha, Alicat, imagine saying that all in one breath.


  • #225
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
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    You are all making me fell bad about not having started my shopping yet :(:pac:


  • #226
    chuckles30
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    byhookorbycrook wrote: »
    These two arrived today. The staff at our school have taken to wearing Christmas jumpers towards the holidays but I find the jumpers too warm.
    Gawd help any Junior Infant who puts a sticky paw on them!
    http://wantthattrend.com/red-reindeer-christmas-tree-christmas-swing-55/
    http://wantthattrend.com/cream-reindeer-christmas-swing-53/

    The quality is reasonably good for the price.

    I was looking at those - I love my Christmas jumpers, but sometimes find their too warm - especially for nights out. What kind of material are they - are they like t-shirt weight? i.e. lighter than a jumper?


  • #227
    Milly33
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    Just finished my nephews pressies. Two trading card folders, and a set of shiny pokemon cards.
    One or two more things to get and thats it


  • #228
    Crazyteacher
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    I want a penguin!!!


  • #229
    byhookorbycrook
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    chuckles30 wrote: »
    I was looking at those - I love my Christmas jumpers, but sometimes find their too warm - especially for nights out. What kind of material are they - are they like t-shirt weight? i.e. lighter than a jumper?
    About t-shirt weight, I think and they also cover hips tum and bum!


  • #230
    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,504 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    The Book People have some nice bits at present. The David Walliams cd collection is great value.


  • #231
    Glitzgirl
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    Milly33 wrote: »
    Just finished my nephews pressies. Two trading card folders, and a set of shiny pokemon cards.
    One or two more things to get and thats it

    Hi milly can I ask where you got the card folder? That sounds super handy as I've bought some cards for my little guy too


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  • #232
    Glitzgirl
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    chuckles30 wrote: »
    I was looking at those - I love my Christmas jumpers, but sometimes find their too warm - especially for nights out. What kind of material are they - are they like t-shirt weight? i.e. lighter than a jumper?

    Hi chuckles definitly lighter than a jumper. More lycra material , think body con dress material although may be a smidge thicker. I got one last year for the toy show and loved it very comfie to wear !


  • #233
    Alicat
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    Got this little set in TKMaxx for €8.99, for my Gran. Reminds me of her old decorations which are nearly all broken and gone at this stage.

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  • #234
    Milly33
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    Glitzgirl wrote: »
    Hi milly can I ask where you got the card folder? That sounds super handy as I've bought some cards for my little guy too

    Not a bother I got them from Chaos Cards here https://www.chaoscards.co.uk/

    I have not got the folders yet but this chap whos well into his gaming recommended them and i saw some stuff he had..The have good deals in the cards too i got some pile of shiny cards and one rare for 11euro


  • #235
    Irish_rat
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    Got this little fella in Dunnes today while I was doing my weekly shop. First Christmas decor in the new house. Much more to come


  • #236
    Toto Wolfcastle
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    Today's haul. Got that singing reindeer from Penneys, some Christmas tea towels, Toy Show jammies, ornament hooks and a Christmas food magazine. It was lovely seeing so many other people buying Christmas stuff.

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  • #237
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,613 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    I did all my Christmas shopping online today. All of it. Now we just have our boozy Wrapping Day to look forward to. :)


  • #238
    Crazyteacher
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    I was very bold today , new Christmas rug for the sitting room, two sets of lights, more baubles, Christmas pj's, and Christmas cup cake cases.


  • #239
    Malari
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    Not decorations so don't know if this counts but I got a set of two forks for lifting roasts and hams and whatnot, in preparation for the Big Day Dinner. You have no idea how hard it is to get a spiced beef out of a huge pot of water with a standard fork and carving knife! ;)


  • #240
    Glitzgirl
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    Milly33 wrote: »
    Not a bother I got them from Chaos Cards here https://www.chaoscards.co.uk/

    I have not got the folders yet but this chap whos well into his gaming recommended them and i saw some stuff he had..The have good deals in the cards too i got some pile of shiny cards and one rare for 11euro

    Great thanks milly! Mini glitz already has stashes of some star wars cards and Santa has been a little too generous with pokemon cards now too with no thought to storage or organisation of said cards! Will Def look at that thank you :)


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  • #241
    Shadow1983
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    byhookorbycrook wrote:
    These two arrived today. The staff at our school have taken to wearing Christmas jumpers towards the holidays but I find the jumpers too warm. Gawd help any Junior Infant who puts a sticky paw on them!


    Was looking at those, some fab designs, would you say they're true to size??


  • #242
    Nelly 21
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    I went in to heatons yesterday and spent like E25 and got loads of stuff. I've been looking for plastic Christmas glasses and found tumblers with lids and straws with santys on them for E1.50 each. I got red plastic plates for under our Christmas plates for E2 each and a lovely santa sweet tin that was made up with 3 separate tins. That was only a fiver. And a santa trousers wine Holder! Put me in such a good mood!


  • #243
    Milly33
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    sounds lovely i always forget about heatons, they do have really good deals


  • #244
    Glitzgirl
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    I did a massive big clear out and decluttering in the kitchen / dunning room here so went off to buy some new glasses. Picked Up Some Of The christmas ho ho ho glasses in dealz for the kids ( and me :p )


  • #245
    kitten_k
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    Bought this today for my goddaughter, they were only released yesterday and they are nearly all gone, got it in the 3rd Aldi I tried!

    https://www.aldi.ie/child%27s-jewellery-advent-calendar/p/073538080218400


  • #246
    French_Girl
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    Glitzgirl wrote:
    I did a massive big clear out and decluttering in the kitchen / dunning room here so went off to buy some new glasses. Picked Up Some Of The christmas ho ho ho glasses in dealz for the kids ( and me )


    I got those, too, Glitzgirl.
    They are fab! Mostly just drinking coke from them these days but I'm sure I'll use them for all kinds of festive drinks come Christmas.


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  • #247
    chuckles30
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    Well yesterday I bought my marzipan advent calendar in TK Maxx thanks to a tip off on that thread & while there, I got the 2016 Waddington's Christmas jigsaw - it's years since I've seen them. That's a tradition I must get back into, as I really enjoyed starting to put it together last night.
    I also picked up some Christmas hand towels too.


  • #248
    Glitzgirl
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    French_Girl wrote: »
    I got those, too, Glitzgirl.
    They are fab! Mostly just drinking coke from them these days but I'm sure I'll use them for all kinds of festive drinks come Christmas.

    :pac: I've just washed mine and having some oj for breakfast here with my new glass :) feeling fabulously festive hahah


  • #249
    French_Girl
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    Glitzgirl wrote:
    I've just washed mine and having some oj for breakfast here with my new glass feeling fabulously festive hahah


    That's F. F. F. - feeling fabulously festive.
    Gotta remember that, lol.

    Enjoy your drink!


  • #250
    Glitzgirl
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    French_Girl wrote: »
    That's F. F. F. - feeling fabulously festive.
    Gotta remember that, lol.

    Enjoy your drink!

    We should trade mark that French. Keep it exclusively for the elves on the christmas forum :)


  • #251
    Glitzgirl
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    Ok so I may or may not have gone a bit over the top today with my shopping ! :p I got some more decorations to replace the ones that got broken yesterday. I got some little stocking fillers in heatons and a large tractor trailer with some animals for my smallest glitz. Tesco had vienetta ice cream on sale and 3 selection boxes for 5 euro so got some of them too ! And bargain of the day got the talking minions in argos reduced town from 54 euro to 10/11 euro !


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