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Anyone else started shopping for Christmas 2016 yet??

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    #92
    Glitzgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Glitzgirl


    Well guys just back from the shop in Dublin ! I spent a bomb but got about 700 euro worth of stock for 317 all imaginex and nerf and star wars so im totally done now! My poor car was so full I could barely see! Delighted with the bargains I got up there today well worth the look on Facebook if anyone has any toys to get still :)


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    #93
    applesock
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭applesock


    Glitzgirl wrote: »
    Well guys just back from the shop in Dublin ! I spent a bomb but got about 700 euro worth of stock for 317 all imaginex and nerf and star wars so im totally done now! My poor car was so full I could barely see! Delighted with the bargains I got up there today well worth the look on Facebook if anyone has any toys to get still :)

    Oh just had a look. We don't have kids or any to buy for but I love checking these pages out to recommend to people that do. A lot of reviews sayings abit queuing to get in and pay. Did you go up early ? But lots saying they have Christmas sorted.


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    #94
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,092 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    I can't believe I've bought 2 Lego advent calendars for the kids on Amazon. More Lego to play with, they were a big hit last year.


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    #95
    [Deleted User]
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    Bought small umbrellas for the girls in Pennys. Also, glass jars in Tesco for €2.50, to be filled with chubba chubs nearer the big day!


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    #96
    Glitzgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Glitzgirl


    applesock wrote: »
    Oh just had a look. We don't have kids or any to buy for but I love checking these pages out to recommend to people that do. A lot of reviews sayings abit queuing to get in and pay. Did you go up early ? But lots saying they have Christmas sorted.

    I was up super early and on Saturday morning the first morning the weather was soooo bad ! I was there for 7am but glad I did I was first in the door and out with everything I wanted. Some woman who I was chatting to sorted her entire christmas shopping from her little girl and her niece's and nephews that one day. :) I love a good bargain :D I have christmas now fully totally done. Stockings and all... just need to pick up a few sweeties now


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    #97
    shakencat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,589 ✭✭✭shakencat


    im not far away either! not as organised as you though!!


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    #98
    Glitzgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Glitzgirl


    shakencat wrote: »
    im not far away either! not as organised as you though!!

    Most people will start when kids go back to school so your still on a good track !


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    #99
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Just spotted this forum on the main page.Already have some of the kids pressies bought and 2 more to pick up tomorrow. Friends and in-laws looked at me as if I had 2 heads but when I spotted stuff the kids wanted on offer, I picked them up. One lad thinks I'm nuts but the same fella moans every December having forked out a fortune for stuff.
    The little one loves Barbie etc. and a couple of weeks ago Tesco were having a clearance sale and I picked up about €100 worth of stuff for about €20.


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    #100
    Dolbert
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,154 ✭✭✭Dolbert


    Going to pick up my son's Christmas and birthday presents at the Heaton's toy sale this weekend! He'll be turning two in early December, so we'll do boring clothes for his birthday and then save the toys for our first year of SANTA! Cannot wait :)


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    #101
    Glitzgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Glitzgirl


    Tesco are having a flash sale while stock last half price on all dvds, xbox consoles games etc. Even new releases. I got 3 new release xbox 1 games for Mr glitz all RRP 65€ for half price and dvd for mini glitz!


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    #102
    McChubbin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,080 ✭✭✭McChubbin


    Finally got my consignment of blu-rays from Zavvi for the stepdad. Have them all wrapped up and stashed in the back of the wardrobe so he's well sorted with presents now. Meanwhile, I've just reserved an LED bluetooth speaker system in Argos for my mother as her current one bit the dust a few weeks ago. Apparently, this one is a fancy BOSCH number with little dinky lights that flash and pulsate in time to the music so it's a good deal fancier than what she was using before. Hope she likes it! :D


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    #103
    CrazyChick18
    Registered Users Posts: 333 ✭✭CrazyChick18


    Got my first present today always start when the kids start back at school, between now and December I find great deals online, and then pick up the odd few bits when in town.


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    #104
    mark26ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭mark26ireland


    https://www.facebook.com/landkprinting/photos/a.1749399035278397.1073741828.1749213181963649/1797638607121106/?type=3&theater


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    #105
    washiskin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,363 ✭✭✭washiskin


    Some lovely decs in Dealz yesterday....


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    #106
    lycan238
    Registered Users Posts: 1,244 ✭✭✭lycan238


    washiskin wrote: »
    Some lovely decs in Dealz yesterday....

    What and me beside it today at didn't go in. Ah well maybe next time.
    I assume you mean dealz in Navan SC


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    #107
    shakencat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,589 ✭✭✭shakencat


    deals in omni have the decortions in too! beside halloween stuff!! haha


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    #108
    matchthis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭matchthis


    Picked up paw patrol advent calendar in deals. Girl at the till said they were flying out!


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    #109
    Shoe Lover
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    I really need to get cracking! Had a great start with getting the shop for the Big Man done in July and nothing since! Can't wait to see some Christmas stuff in the shops! Defo getting a second tree this year for our kitchen - spent most of last Christmas Day in the kitchen and had very little decorations up in it.


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    #110
    Glitzgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Glitzgirl


    washiskin wrote: »
    Some lovely decs in Dealz yesterday....

    None in my local dealz yet :( keep popping in for a browse and nothing ! Did find the halloween dexorations though :p


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    #111
    McChubbin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,080 ✭✭✭McChubbin


    Bought pyjamas and slippers in Penneys for my aunt along with a fancy LED speaker for my mother, which flashes and pulses in time to music. Got them all wrapped and stashed in the wardrobe right now. I have about 7 or 8 gifts left to buy and I'm coming along nicely- going to be hunting around M&S for a posh jumper for t'Brother soon. I also need to get more wrapping paper.


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    #112
    Glitzgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Glitzgirl


    Ooh I can't wait til the Christmas pjs hit pennys !! :D


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    #113
    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,498 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    The bookpeople had some sets that I've invested in- they came to my work place, so worth checking who does them locally in your area
    Hard to beat the Usborne books for early readers
    http://tinyurl.com/hyycxyb

    And these Marvel readers
    http://tinyurl.com/zo6d563


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    #114
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,820 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Some fantastic books there. Great present ideas!


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    #115
    gidget
    Registered Users Posts: 1,007 ✭✭✭gidget


    Well I've got my dad sorted thankfully as he's always the hardest. My mam, bro , nana & god-daughter left.


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    #116
    Glitzgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Glitzgirl


    Posted already in another thread I think but tesco are still clearing half price dvds and xbox playstation games etc! Def worth a look if you need to buy for a game enthusiast! Or some dvds for stocking fillers :)


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    #117
    SarahLil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Bought a cute wool hat with Pom Pom from penneys it was too nice to leave there thought it would make a nice gift, it may just have to be a gift from me to me


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    #118
    SouthernBelle
    Registered Users Posts: 1,042 ✭✭✭SouthernBelle


    I started this week thanks to the 50% off toys in Heatons. :)


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    #119
    McChubbin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,080 ✭✭✭McChubbin


    Bought four more presents, meaning I've just got 6 more to buy and boom-done!
    I bought my 3 cousins fleecy pyjammas and slippers from Penneys and a salt lamp for my aunt. All in all, spent about €65.


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    #120
    Glitzgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Glitzgirl


    Started stocking up on the Christmas biscuits! They were half price in supervalu :) now im just trying not to make eye contact with them as they sit on my kitchen counter calling me :pac:


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    #121
    beertons
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    Bought 2 big Lego sets for the kids earlier. Same price in smiths as Tesco, so I got them in the latter for the clubcard points. 2 down, 1 to go.


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