Christmas 2019 purchases

otnomart · 31-07-2019 6:39pm

Love the merry go round,
I would have played with them, too !

Sundew · 31-07-2019 6:43pm

otnomart wrote: »

Love the merry go round,
I would have played with them, too !

Still avail for 11 euros on amazon. It actually retailed at $34.99. It’s printed on box so dearer then the 30 I thought it was. Only thing is you need a special cord for the music to play which probably won’t work here unless I get an adapter but happy that cord pull works. It is cute!

otnomart · 02-08-2019 8:00pm

More range previews
Ferrero reveals Christmas across its Kinder, Ferrero and Thorntons brands
https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/ferrero-reveals-christmas-and-year-round-npd/596252.article

Loughc · 02-08-2019 9:11pm

otnomart wrote: »

More range previews
Ferrero reveals Christmas across its Kinder, Ferrero and Thorntons brands
https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/ferrero-reveals-christmas-and-year-round-npd/596252.article

I want the Nutella tubs!!

otnomart · 05-08-2019 6:32am

Tesco joins crackdown on plastic glitter for 2019 Christmas range, by switching to a plastic-free version for its Christmas range of trees, plants and flowers

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/aug/05/tesco-joins-crackdown-on-plastic-glitter-for-2019-christmas-range

otnomart · 05-08-2019 7:03pm

otnomart wrote: »

Top Toys 2019: Argos Reveals Its Predictions, 200 Days Before Christmas

otnomart wrote: »

"This year, the list includes a Peppa Pig playset, a twerking llama :eek: as well as toys from Paw Patrol, Lego and LOL Surprise. They will all be available to buy at Argos from July 27, with the exception of a Toy Story toy which is available in stores now."

Me, I would love the LEGO Harry Potter Night Bus !
Owleez also looks cute.

More on this.
Basically, the llama is for real.:eek:
I quite like the Cubby Bear and still would love the Night Bus.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle/g28604568/top-toys-christmas-argos/

Sundew · 05-08-2019 9:06pm

I happened to see that twerking llama on Nickelodeon or one of those channels last week and my little one went crazy when she saw it. Me and her Dad got a great laugh out of the ad! No doubt we will see it performing on the toy show

chuckles30 · 13-08-2019 11:25am

A local shop advertised on fb last week that they were getting in Chirstmas worktop savers on Friday, so in I go Friday evening to pick them up ........given that everyone gives out that Aug is too early for Christmas stuff..........only to be told that they were completely sold out

:(:(

So obviously people talk the talk giving out about early Christmas stuff, but there's obviously a lot of us who like Christmas out there.

In good news, they are getting more in and the lady is going to let me know the next time they come in......and I got the last of their Santa trays

Milly33 · 13-08-2019 1:18pm

darn it I have started thinking about Christmas ahhhhhhhh!!! Just wondering as I see so many of the ads popping up does anyone have any recommendations on the matching PJs where best to buy or is there a place online.. It will be the first christmas for our little boy or girl and a first proper one for the little miss so looking forward to it

jellybear · 13-08-2019 1:20pm

They often sell the matching pjs on Groupon etc. I'd say Amazon have them too

Milly33 · 13-08-2019 1:22pm

yeah i have seen the groupon ones just wondering are they any good. I dont know anyone who has got any.. Thought of something else anyone any places to get garlands.. I want a nice full fluffy soft natural one (not to be fussy) i got ones in heatons but im just sick of them now haha

DvB · 13-08-2019 2:39pm

Milly33 wrote: »

yeah i have seen the groupon ones just wondering are they any good. I dont know anyone who has got any.. Thought of something else anyone any places to get garlands.. I want a nice full fluffy soft natural one (not to be fussy) i got ones in heatons but im just sick of them now haha

Woodies and the range worth checking out closer to the time, definitely saw them there last year.

Toto Wolfcastle · 13-08-2019 5:52pm

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

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otnomart · 13-08-2019 7:06pm

BT Christmas Shop
"The official opening will be taking place at the iconic Grafton Street store this Thursday."

https://www.dublinlive.ie/whats-on/whats-on-news/brown-thomas-announces-launch-iconic-16748066

Posy · 13-08-2019 9:59pm

Eeeeeek.

TRS30 · 13-08-2019 11:19pm

‘The Christmas Shop, which will be located in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick, will showcase an incredible selection of the most exquisite decorations, Christmas trees, and unique gifts across a special curation of themes.’

Do you think I’ll get any tinsel, 3 rolls of wrapping paper for €5 and a flashing snowman??!?!

otnomart · 15-08-2019 6:16pm

the Irish Times take on the opening of the BT shop:
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/consumer/christmas-junkies-descend-on-new-brown-thomas-christmas-shop-1.3987270

Has any of our Elves been today ?

otnomart · 15-08-2019 6:20pm

Oh and the Independent has a video about this year's trends
https://www.independent.ie/videos/life/watch-brown-thomas-opens-its-christmas-shop-38406683.html

TRS30 · 16-08-2019 1:39pm

otnomart wrote: »

the Irish Times take on the opening of the BT shop:
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/consumer/christmas-junkies-descend-on-new-brown-thomas-christmas-shop-1.3987270

Has any of our Elves been today ?

Am off work till start of September so probably wouldn’t be in town till then however defo going to call in then.

TRS30 · 16-08-2019 1:41pm

Not strictly a Christmas purchase per se however ordered a new chair for the living room and commented to the wife it will be perfect for my Dad (can’t get out of low chairs) for Christmas.

milli milli · 16-08-2019 8:34pm

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

Saw these and I just had to have them. And I bought 20 other things from that site too!

Oh well I got paid this week!

DvB · 17-08-2019 1:53pm

in the disney store in the Blanchardstown SC earlier today & picked up a gorgeous Baymax (Big Hero 6) christmas tree decoration. He's wrapped in christmas tree lights & has a red bauble hanging from his finger, as a big hero 6 & crimbo fan an amalgamation of the two was something I couldn't resist even if it was €17.

TRS30 · 19-08-2019 5:52pm

DvB wrote: »

in the disney store in the Blanchardstown SC earlier today & picked up a gorgeous Baymax (Big Hero 6) christmas tree decoration. He's wrapped in christmas tree lights & has a red bauble hanging from his finger, as a big hero 6 & crimbo fan an amalgamation of the two was something I couldn't resist even if it was €17.

Disney and Christmas are two of my biggest weaknesses, could seriously bankrupt myself in the Disney store especially when they have the full Christmas range in. My wife is just as bad so there is no sensible adult to say ‘No’ !!!!

miamee · 21-08-2019 2:31pm

I just reserved something in Argos todayy to pick up at the weekend - I think I might have just bought my first 2019 Christmas present

(no money has changed hands yet and I don't get paid til next week so this might not work out, lol)

Sundew · 21-08-2019 3:11pm

I got the Christmas light up Pascal decoration in the Disney Store a few days ago. It killed me to walk out of there with only one decoration but knew the OH would be hopping if he discovered I bought anymore

TRS30 · 23-08-2019 2:43pm

Sundew wrote: »

I got the Christmas light up Pascal decoration in the Disney Store a few days ago. It killed me to walk out of there with only one decoration but knew the OH would be hopping if he discovered I bought anymore

Fair play narrowing it down to one!

DvB · 28-08-2019 4:43pm

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Our first christmas related purchase of 2019. Though I suspect mincemeat can be bought all year round now, so maybe not

chuckles30 · 03-09-2019 4:19pm

ooh I bagged my mincemeat last Jan/Feb in Tesco - they were selling it off for something stupid like 10c a jar - despite still being well 'in date' for this Christmas. Worst case scenario, it won't be a big loss even if I don't like the look of it when I open it. I always add in brandy and cherries to mine anyway to liven it up a bit.

mmmm I want mince pies now....drools at the desk:P

chuckles30 · 03-09-2019 4:20pm

I got two of these the other day too:

https://giftworksstore.com/collections/christmas/products/xmas-santa-glass-cutting-worktop-saver

CheerLouth · 04-09-2019 8:46am

chuckles30 wrote: »

I got two of these the other day too:

https://giftworksstore.com/collections/christmas/products/xmas-santa-glass-cutting-worktop-saver

Giftworks! I was trying to remember the name of this shop - I bought the Santa in a telefon box off them last year - it's amazing!! I'm going to get the matching snowman one this year!

TRS30 · 04-09-2019 8:48am

chuckles30 wrote: »

I got two of these the other day too:

https://giftworksstore.com/collections/christmas/products/xmas-santa-glass-cutting-worktop-saver

Glass cutting worktop saver............is that what a chopping board is called these days!

JustMe,K · 04-09-2019 11:28am

I accidentally started my Christmas shopping last week. Cannot wait til I have an acceptable amount of pressies to have a wrapping session. I have promised myself that this year I will keep a proper list of what I have bought and for who so I do not go overboard again!

Loughc · 04-09-2019 12:19pm

JustMe,K wrote: »

I accidentally started my Christmas shopping last week. Cannot wait til I have an acceptable amount of pressies to have a wrapping session. I have promised myself that this year I will keep a proper list of what I have bought and for who so I do not go overboard again!

You can get some really good apps that help track who you bought for, price,etc and you can set a budget as well, I find they really help curb the spending cause it can get out of hand very quickly otherwise.

TRS30 · 04-09-2019 12:45pm

Loughc wrote: »

You can get some really good apps that help track who you bought for, price,etc and you can set a budget as well, I find they really help curb the spending cause it can get out of hand very quickly otherwise.

Any ones you recommend? Asking for a friend!!:D

Loughc · 04-09-2019 12:53pm

TRS30 wrote: »

Any ones you recommend? Asking for a friend!!:D

The one I use is called Manage Christmas. It allows you to lock it with a password as well so it stops and snopping haha.

JustMe,K · 04-09-2019 12:55pm

Loughc wrote: »

The one I use is called Manage Christmas. It allows you to lock it with a password as well so it stops and snopping haha.

Love it!! Thanks for the recommendation

TRS30 · 04-09-2019 1:10pm

Loughc wrote: »

The one I use is called Manage Christmas. It allows you to lock it with a password as well so it stops and snopping haha.

Thanks Loughc.

when I look that up in the App store, the one below it is 'Video Call Santa'

chuckles30 · 04-09-2019 2:42pm

CheerLouth wrote: »

Giftworks! I was trying to remember the name of this shop - I bought the Santa in a telefon box off them last year - it's amazing!! I'm going to get the matching snowman one this year!

Oh I got both of the phone boxes last year - they have them again this year. They are fab!!

chuckles30 · 04-09-2019 2:45pm

TRS30 wrote: »

Glass cutting worktop saver............is that what a chopping board is called these days!

I don't find the worktop savers great for chopping tbh - I only use them for leaving stirring spoons/hot grill pan/saucepans etc on. It's easy to give them a wash in the sink after if they get too mucked up.

I prefer my plastic chopping boards for actual chopping - better for the knife too I reckon

DvB · 04-09-2019 3:29pm

Loughc wrote: »

The one I use is called Manage Christmas. It allows you to lock it with a password as well so it stops and snopping haha.

Having that later so!

Loughc · 04-09-2019 9:30pm

https://www.facebook.com/272466812906392/posts/1335820449904351?sfns=mo

These look class.

puppydogeyes · 04-09-2019 10:30pm

I feel there is an app to do Kris Krindle where everybody on the list gets a name to buy for but nobody else on it knows who is buying for each other.. anyone know what the app is called. Be great for our family as mom always figures out who is buying for who. Think I got it myself. It's just the secret santa app.

JustMe,K · 05-09-2019 11:13am

puppydogeyes wrote: »

I feel there is an app to do Kris Krindle where everybody on the list gets a name to buy for but nobody else on it knows who is buying for each other.. anyone know what the app is called. Be great for our family as mom always figures out who is buying for who. Think I got it myself. It's just the secret santa app.

we used drawnames.ie for this a few years ago. It was quite good because you could put together a wishlist and whoever got you could pick from things you would like.

otnomart · 05-09-2019 3:39pm

John Lewis reveals its top 7 Christmas decorating themes for 2019:

Traditions
Snowscape
Campfire
Garden Retreat
Sanctuary
ABC
Party

I quite like Campfire !
https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/looks/a28906348/john-lewis-christmas-decorations/

Loughc · 05-09-2019 3:44pm

otnomart wrote: »

John Lewis reveals its top 7 Christmas decorating themes for 2019:
Traditions

Snowscape

Campfire

Garden Retreat

Sanctuary

ABC

Party

I quite like Campfire !
https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/looks/a28906348/john-lewis-christmas-decorations/

1-3 are nice. But ABC and Party need to be burnt.

TRS30 · 06-09-2019 9:51am

otnomart wrote: »

John Lewis reveals its top 7 Christmas decorating themes for 2019:
Traditions

Snowscape

Campfire

Garden Retreat

Sanctuary

ABC

Party

I quite like Campfire !
https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/looks/a28906348/john-lewis-christmas-decorations/

Like bits of all of them. Definitely not the big eye decoration though!

otnomart · 07-09-2019 3:26pm

the 'Winter Holiday' collection will will be available from Ikea stores in October.
I love the look of the gingerbread house !
https://www.her.ie/style/scandi-christmas-magic-ikea-reveals-years-holiday-season-collection-480235

otnomart · 07-09-2019 3:29pm

First Christmas related purchase for me this year !
I perfume/freshen my home with essential oils (don't use candles) and wanted a new one that would be good for both Autumn and the run up to Christmas.
Initially wanted to buy Orange, then saw Ginger and went for it instead.
It is absolutely gorgeous !

kitten_k · 07-09-2019 5:48pm

Went to the Arnott's warehouse sale today. Bought a stand up Nordic boy and girl, some tree decorations as we are gonna put a second tree up in the kitchen this year. Also got the festive cocktail Yankee candle and a couple of gift sets.

washiskin · 08-09-2019 12:50pm

Bought a Spiced Apple house spray in Tesco last night, Glade I think. It's like Christmas in a can.....

Christmas 2019 purchases

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

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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