Open the selection box- Christmas Forum Chat Thread

Loughc

Augustus Vast Vodka wrote: »

Palpitations there when I went to get a snowball out of the press and the whole box had vanished. Then I remembered I had hidden them in the back of my wardrobe to stop myself eating them all. Fat chance of that. Nomnomnom.

Snowballs are my favourite, I also put them out of reach so they'd last the Christmas. Otherwise I would have eaten the whole box, but to pass the cravings I bought a small tray of them for a €1 yesterday, so I can pick at them and not the box.

Into The Blue

Augustus Vast Vodka wrote: »

Palpitations there when I went to get a snowball out of the press and the whole box had vanished.

Box?!? Tub surely!! Wouldn't taste the same out of a box

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amor3 wrote: »

I remember when my now 19 year old was small he loved Barney's night before Christmas. I downloaded it and now my 5 year old has watched it the last few Christmas eve's and my 20 month old will watch it this year, she actually loves Barney even though it had not been on the telly in years!

Ooh I didn't know there was a Barney xmas special, he loves it so I'll definitely have a look for it thanks

Into The Blue wrote: »

Box?!? Tub surely!! Wouldn't taste the same out of a box

They're in a cardboard box but they're individually wrapped for freshness. Not that they'd get the chance to go stale around me anyway

Das Kitty

Into The Blue wrote: »

Box?!? Tub surely!! Wouldn't taste the same out of a box

I've never seen them in a tub. The Tunnock's ones are the best.

Glitzgirl

Augustus Vast Vodka wrote: »

Palpitations there when I went to get a snowball out of the press and the whole box had vanished. Then I remembered I had hidden them in the back of my wardrobe to stop myself eating them all. Fat chance of that. Nomnomnom.

Also, can anyone recommend a christmas movie or tv show that an almost 2 year old would enjoy? Looking for something for Xmas eve, I wouldn't expect him to sit through a whole film but I'd like something that will entertain him for a while anyway.

Haha glad to see I'm not the only who hides food from myself ha. I don't know why I'm not a squirrel I'm hardly likely to forget where I put it.

Most of the kids cartoons will do christmas dvd editions like peppa pig and postman pat and mickey mouse. Most of the dvd are only like 4/5€ and heatons usually have them !

Glitzgirl

This popped up on my news feed thought it was appropriate and adorable

Glitzgirl

Swing dress picked up, boots bought, an hour long soak in the bath before buffing shining and tanning! Getting all the prep work done in advance ! Swear there is more work gone into this than there is a wedding ! Two more sleeps ! If I ever get to sleep lol

Alicat

I was feeling a bit lost, so I've put on The Santa Clause to cheer me up Cup of tea and some Stollen too!

WesternNight

Glitzgirl wrote: »

This popped up on my news feed thought it was appropriate and adorable

Christmas FM is back on Saturday

mud

I wore a Christmas jumper to work tonight!

Dooooon't caaaaaare! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

freshpopcorn

Was in Tesco this evening and the hams, Brady butter, brandy cream, Bailey's cream, cheeses, etc were all in stock.

leahyl

I don't know whether it's stressed I am or what, but my skin is all dry and itchy at the mo and I'm feeling a bit meh - so I'm looking forward to being off tomorrow and decorating and sitting down to watch the toyshow

vicwatson

Glitzgirl wrote: »

Haha glad to see I'm not the only who hides food from myself ha. I don't know why I'm not a squirrel I'm hardly likely to forget where I put it.

Most of the kids cartoons will do christmas dvd editions like peppa pig and postman pat and mickey mouse. Most of the dvd are only like 4/5€ and heatons usually have them !

And Heaton s currently have 20% off online and in store using BIG20 code

corblimey

Speaking of sweets (as some people upthread were), I'm having trouble finding my favourite only-at-Christmas sweets, After Eights (I know, they're not in the least bit Christmassy). Usually at this time, all the big supermarkets have offers, buy 1 get 1 free, half price, etc. But not only am I not seeing any offers, I'm not see any, period. Any other fans of A8s noticing a distinct lack thereof?

Glitzgirl

corblimey wrote: »

Speaking of sweets (as some people upthread were), I'm having trouble finding my favourite only-at-Christmas sweets, After Eights (I know, they're not in the least bit Christmassy). Usually at this time, all the big supermarkets have offers, buy 1 get 1 free, half price, etc. But not only am I not seeing any offers, I'm not see any, period. Any other fans of A8s noticing a distinct lack thereof?

They are in Supervalu at the moment half price for medium sized box ! I got two during the week

Toto Wolfcastle

Excellent. I need to pick some up to add to a kris kindle gift. This forum is brilliant for finding out literally anything about Christmas!

RentDayBlues

Dealz have after eights too

vicwatson

corblimey wrote: »

Speaking of sweets (as some people upthread were), I'm having trouble finding my favourite only-at-Christmas sweets, After Eights (I know, they're not in the least bit Christmassy). Usually at this time, all the big supermarkets have offers, buy 1 get 1 free, half price, etc. But not only am I not seeing any offers, I'm not see any, period. Any other fans of A8s noticing a distinct lack thereof?

Lidl usually always have After Eights year round

Glitzgirl

I want an after eight now. This forum always makes me hungry lol

kitten_k

Woohoo finished work until Tuesday. Tomorrow is tree day and the toy show. Then on Saturday we are heading to Amber Springs for the night to go on the Santa Train.

beertons

Longest month ever. The first will never come around. I want to start on the advent calendar.

bladespin

beertons wrote:

Longest month ever. The first will never come around. I want to start on the advent calendar.

All geared up then on the way to work yesterday it hit me there's still a month to go!!!

vicwatson

In fact Dealz have 2 X 40g boxes After Eights for €1.49

Spotted them in Heatons too.

miamee

The Lidl (or maybe it's Aldi ) version of After Eights are quite tastry too - and slightly chunkier than After Eights. Don't ask me how much they are, my brother brought them over to my parents house last time we were all there for dinner.

Sunny Dayz

beertons wrote: »

Longest month ever. The first will never come around. I want to start on the advent calendar.

This week has been the longest ever! Husband bought the son an advent calendar early this week and he keeps looking to see how many days until he can open the first day.
He has remarkable self restraint for a child!

RentDayBlues

miamee wrote: »

The Lidl (or maybe it's Aldi ) version of After Eights are quite tastry too - and slightly chunkier than After Eights. Don't ask me how much they are, my brother brought them over to my parents house last time we were all there for dinner.

Lidl ones, they are yum

emmagination

Just saw this pic on Twitter of the Christmas Tree at the Christmas market up by Custom House Quay. It looks amazing, can't wait to get up and see it!

leahyl

Would look better with coloured lights though I think!

Toto Wolfcastle

Coloured lights would be lovely on it but those lights really suit the surrounding area. It took them ages to light them. I was like a bored child waiting for the speeches to end.

SarahLil

Glitzgirl wrote: »

They are in Supervalu at the moment half price for medium sized box ! I got two during the week

Thanks I didn't have them on my list totally forgot