Christmas 2020 purchases

mirrorwall14

I’d really recommend Totally Toys in Castlebar. I’ll be ordering from them for Christmas after a brilliant experience with them. I’m in Kildare, garage arrived in less than 48hrs and personalised email checking all was in order afterwards. Very impressed

kitten_k

This could be fun

https://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/446894/ebeez

freshpopcorn

I ordered these sort of cupboards for the kitchen. (They should fit) Well it's part of my decorating plan.

pc7

kitten_k wrote: »

This could be fun

https://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/446894/ebeez

I've found it on Amazon and the reviews aren't great (songs not recognizable), also cheaper on amazon if you want to risk it as free shipping for Prime

mirrorwall14

Just ordered this from eBay since finding stock was tough. I cannot wait to make coffee with it the minute it arrives

Christmas Tree Double Walled Glass Cups Coffee Mugs (10oz) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SJY8YJ1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_vqDGFbV8BGB3E

Heroditas

Not a purchase as such but the better half arrived home with the M&S Christmas catalogue. I've just finished drooling over the food..

Princess Calla

Heroditas wrote: »

Not a purchase as such but the better half arrived home with the M&S Christmas catalogue. I've just finished drooling over the food..

The chocolate pine cones look delicious.

Sheep Shagger

Heroditas wrote: »

Not a purchase as such but the better half arrived home with the M&S Christmas catalogue. I've just finished drooling over the food..

Going to get a catalogue tomorrow whilst picking up a kids bike in the shopping centre. Reading the catalogue on line isn't the same....

The prosecco pannacotta has been my favourite over the past few years....will it be repeated in 2020 lol....

Caranica

Princess Calla wrote: »

The chocolate pine cones look delicious.

We had them last year. Underwhelmed, mostly as they were quite rich and also quite big so couldn't finish

SarahLil

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Going to get a catalogue tomorrow whilst picking up a kids bike in the shopping centre. Reading the catalogue on line isn't the same....

The prosecco pannacotta has been my favourite over the past few years....will it be repeated in 2020 lol....

Yeah me too online isn't the same..love browsing the food catalogues and gift guides

SarahLil

Got two pals presents completely finished yesterday,
Bought more loungewear for myself so roomy, soft and comfy

I will tackle the box room later put all the presents together is everything all over the place, I am dying to see wrapping paper in the shops, I am going to pick up my supplies early hopefully

freshpopcorn

SarahLil wrote: »

Got two pals presents completely finished yesterday,
Bought more loungewear for myself so roomy, soft and comfy

I will tackle the box room later put all the presents together is everything all over the place, I am dying to see wrapping paper in the shops, I am going to pick up my supplies early hopefully

The wrapping paper seems to be a bit slow this year in appearing!

SarahLil

freshpopcorn wrote: »

The wrapping paper seems to be a bit slow this year in appearing!

Everything is very slow.. I think IMO
I am raring to go :pac:

Sheep Shagger

Boots catalogue is out now, hardly any stands with them in store- none at entry like normal, just the one by the checkouts.

Smell the glove

freshpopcorn wrote: »

The wrapping paper seems to be a bit slow this year in appearing!

I've seen it in a few places. Supervalu definitely have it.

Sunrise_Sunset

I really liked the wrapping paper from Ikea last year. Really nice prints and 100% recyclable. I hope they do similar this year.

Sheep Shagger

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

I really liked the wrapping paper from Ikea last year. Really nice prints and 100% recyclable. I hope they do similar this year.

They have some stuff out already

https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/search/products/?q=christmas

Hoping they stock some in Carrickmines therefore saving a trip to the main store.

matchthis

Smell the glove wrote: »

I've seen it in a few places. Supervalu definitely have it.

Was in M&S yesterday and had some boxes of the tubes. This was in Newbridge

Sunrise_Sunset

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

They have some stuff out already

https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/search/products/?q=christmas

Hoping they stock some in Carrickmines therefore saving a trip to the main store.

Ooh thanks! None of this stuff appeared when I entered "Christmas" into the search bar earlier today.

Carrickmines is closer for me too.

Princess Calla

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

They have some stuff out already

https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/search/products/?q=christmas

Hoping they stock some in Carrickmines therefore saving a trip to the main store.

I really want to browse in ikea now.

pc7

Princess Calla wrote: »

I really want to browse in ikea now.

You really don’t, it’s the one place I’ve Felt unsafe and I went late on a Monday night. I literally had someone on top of me trying to reach into the same box as me, avoid at al costs if you can.

Sunrise_Sunset

pc7 wrote: »

You really don’t, it’s the one place I’ve Felt unsafe and I went late on a Monday night. I literally had someone on top of me trying to reach into the same box as me, avoid at al costs if you can.

During Covid, I've placed a few orders with them and collected from Carrickmines for 15 euros. They bring the order outside to you. I might do the same for Christmas stuff.

Princess Calla

pc7 wrote: »

You really don’t, it’s the one place I’ve Felt unsafe and I went late on a Monday night. I literally had someone on top of me trying to reach into the same box as me, avoid at al costs if you can.

That sounds like every supermarket trip for me.

Bring under 5 foot alot of people think its OK to just stretch to the shelf above you.

But no I can't see me going into any brick and mortar stores, with the exception of supermarkets.

Sheep Shagger

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

During Covid, I've placed a few orders with them and collected from Carrickmines for 15 euros. They bring the order outside to you. I might do the same for Christmas stuff.

Yeah us too, has been v handy.

Slime Princess

Got a couple things for the husband at the weekend, he's probably about 70% done at this stage. Still need to do his stocking, perhaps get him 1 other thing as a present and get him a gift from the kids but getting there.

Picked up a few books from Amazon and Newbridge book mark for my mum.

Got some personalised ornaments for extended family and friends gifts. Got one for one of my son's godmothers too but am unsure of how to personalise it, (separated, lives on her own but has 3 grown up children). Its one of those with the heads you write the names on I was thinking of just putting her name and my son's name on the heads or her name and her kids names on the heads (i ordered a 2 head and 4 head one) but I'm not sure on either.

Will be posting wrapped presents to nieces and nephews, godparents and some friends this year I think as the situation is still a bit iffy, so trying to making sure things don't weigh too much or are too bulky.

TRS30

Got one nephews present, Lego Advent calendar for my Dad and last few small things for Elf3.

Ticking away nicely and feeling much more organised that normal!

I ordered the traditional present I get my parents every year. I need to plan their main present next, not doing too bad so far

Toto Wolfcastle

Went a little Christmas mad over the last couple of weeks. Bought a new tree in Arnotts after years of trying to find one that we like. Got my sister slippers and this book which she'll love. Good price from an Irish shop too. Got my husband's main present. My nephew wants something from Ikea so we took a trip there and I ended up buying a little tree for my desk seeing as there will be no office to decorate this year. Also got this cute tealight holder and a couple of stars to put in the window.





I ordered my favourite Christmas candle from Allotment too.

Posy

Ooh, they're lovely, Toto!

byhookorbycrook

I've ordered a few of these. I like that they aren't the "personalized" decorations where someone writes on them with a black marker! And they are an Irish company too.
https://craftshapesireland.ie/product/personalised-sparkle-merry-christmas-plaque-with-lights/