Christmas Watch 2022 #2

[spookydooky]

Costa had a PR invite for their christmas range, I wonder when it comes to stores!

 

[themuffinwoman]

Speaking of the lights discussion, how does everyone get power outside? I want lights at the front and we have no outdoor sockets that reach there and it’s impossible to feed any cables through windows and have them still close/not slice the cable in two.

 

[coconochanel]

The Range sell gutter clips for lights.

 

[rainbowlemon]

My sister's reindeer would be £45 for the large one.

I also like their mince pie version.

 

[CallMeHollywood]

I need new lights but have no idea how many to get for a 6ft tree?

There are calculators. I’ve used the Omni one before.

 

[Sassy45]

What kind of budget are you looking for?

£20/30 as it could be the only gift they have this year

 

[MrsLucas]

The elf clubhouse I wish my girls were into Lego.

 

[FagAshLil69]

Yes, these definitely exist as I’ve seen them previously whilst walking the dog. I’d say Amazon is your best bet

Thank you, I'll take a look.

 

[MrsLucas]

Anyone tried the espresso martini Aldi dupe of baileys? I saw it in Sunday wish I’d have have picked it up

 

[Geranium]

HeartXmas is officially on the radio in our car

I can’t find it! I spent ages yesterday trying to tune in to it

 

[StrawberryCream]

The last Sunday in November, will take down the first Sunday in January

 

[rainbowlemon]

We have a Balsam Hill I do love it but idk if it’s worth the money but saying that I can’t believe how much trees are to buy in b&m. I prefer a real tree which we do also get for the living/fam room. Does anyone else get real trees?

I have bought mini christmas trees for my sister in the past from Bloom& Wild.

If you sign up to their newsletter they’re always giving discount codes: 20% off, 15% off. I rarely paid full price.

They will also deliver larger trees to your doorstep.

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[Queen of the Thames]

Every year we say we’ll get a pre lit tree because we’re both sick of the arguments we have while putting the lights on

I always mean to buy one in January when they’re cheap but I always forget. And I worry if the lights break you have to buy a whole new tree rather than just a set of lights?

Mine is just with ‘normal’ lights in there that I connect together. So it my lights would break down, I can take them out and put regular ones in.

 

[bellinibobble]

I’ve been to Munich when the Christmas markets are on, they are so lovely! Would defo recommend.

 

[knivesnflowers]

habitat's xmas hand towels are v soft, almost like a microfibre

 

[CallMeHollywood]

I don't know if you'd call it a tip or advice, but essentially it's "something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read."

works for husbands too. I use this rhyme for my niece and nephew and constantly remind my mother of this as she goes overboard constantly.

 

[HoGi]

When does the big baileys go to a tenner normally? Been saving my nectar points all year for that

It's down to £13 at the moment in tesco (clubcard prices) I can't see it going lower.

 

[jackieweaver’sauthority]

Thank you for all the replies! I’m going to be doing an Xmas decorations/supplies shop next week so will pick these up.

 

[MrsLucas]

Does anyone else have a 13yo daughter? Other than make up bits/perfume, etc I literally have no idea what to get her. She doesn’t know what she wants either. She’s very lucky she does have most things already. It’s so much easier when they are little.

 

[Pesky Tarian]

Anyone seen any nice Christmas mugs this year?

Sophie Allport has some nice designs. 15% off site wide too.