Christmas Watch 2022 #3

[Chocolategoggler]

I just got an email from grum which mentions what products to buy e.g. tricky teenagers with 50% off.
I have had a shampo bar from them which I liked and their products are good for travel and not taking up a lot of room
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[calmyourritas]

What's your budget?

Fake or real?

I dunno, I mean I’m basing my opinion on those I saw in the garden centre for like £40 and I was like absolutely not

I normally have a fake one but I binned it last year as it was destroyed (I’d had it a while to be fair)

Not sure if I should post this in Christmas Spending or here....

What should I buy my 14yo niece? I usually spend about £20. Don't see that much of her because they live at the other end of the country so hard to keep track of what she's into.

Lush springs to mind. They do nice little gift sets

 

[Beige Mama]

My sister bought something from Benefit and likes ELF because they're cruelty free.

ELF products are wonderful quality and good bang for the buck.

 

[coconochanel]

I dunno, I mean I’m basing my opinion on those I saw in the garden centre for like £40 and I was like absolutely not

I normally have a fake one but I binned it last year as it was destroyed (I’d had it a while to be fair)


Lush springs to mind. They do nice little gift sets

B&Q and The Range have nice ones.

 

[ElektraWintour]

Saw the Aldi advert for the first time this morning haha brilliant!

We were talking favourite Christmas films in the office yesterday and I’m another one for Muppets Christmas Carol.

 

[rainbowlemon]

Saw this book in a shop. Thought it was cute.

Amazon product

 

[SpindleWhorl]

I was thinking about buying a small real potted tree this year and putting it on a wooden stool in the corner of the living room. And wrapping the pot with the paper from a primark christmas paper bag

 

[TwooTwooTwitTwitTwoo]

Christmas with the Kranks is my all time fave Christmas film!

I really love Christmas with the Kranks. When it was released I went to the cinema on my own to see it as everyone else was busy the day I was free. It was quite weird sitting in the cinema on my own, in my twenties, surrounded by families. It was the first time I'd done an activity like that on my own rather than with friends and I still remember how much I enjoyed the trip and how festive it made me feel.

 

[HoGi]

I was thinking about buying a small real potted tree this year and putting it on a wooden stool in the corner of the living room. And wrapping the pot with the paper from a primark christmas paper bag

This is what my mum did last year.

Her flat isn't big enough for her to store a fake tree so she got a little potted one from asda for about £20 popped it on a stool and wrapped the pot.

It looked (and smelt) lovely!

 

[coconochanel]

Bought some more Christmas presents/food today almost done now just need to buy the fresh food nearer the day.

 

[Marylou]

Made a huge dent in my Christmas gifts this week and have quite a few wrapped as well. Also watched the new Lyndsey Lohan Christmas movie and it was just OK.

 

[MrsLucas]

Anyone know where I can get a decent wreath that doesn’t cost the earth?

I’m going to a wreath class night on Monday with my friend could you book on to one? Primark had some nice ones that were pretty reasonable the range also did. Depends what your wanting I think they seem to have gone up (like everything ) with a bang this year especially in garden centres/people making them!!

Bought some more Christmas presents/food today almost done now just need to buy the fresh food nearer the day.

Wish I was 🫠 I don’t even know what is up with me this year I’m blaming it on my 13yo. My 6yo is about done now just need a few more stocking fillers/sweets then she’s done.

 

[knivesnflowers]

Not sure if I should post this in Christmas Spending or here....

What should I buy my 14yo niece? I usually spend about £20. Don't see that much of her because they live at the other end of the country so hard to keep track of what she's into.

lush or the body shop for gift sets
the ordinary / cerave / paula's choice for skincare
glossier for makeup - they usually have black friday deals and atm you get a free blush and 10% off when you sign up
papier - diary or stationery esp. for the new year
(gel) nail kit
perfume or body spray
urban outfitters is usually good for teen gifts (maybe look there for inspo though as they can get quite pricey)
skincare / self care add ons - jade roller, eye mask, aromatherapy candle or diffuser with oils
slippers

 

[Shesaidwhat?]

Can I make a confession? I’ve never actually seen the movie Elf my peers are outraged

I wouldn’t bother if I was you. I’m not saying it’s shite but I’m not, not saying that.

Not sure if I should post this in Christmas Spending or here....

What should I buy my 14yo niece? I usually spend about £20. Don't see that much of her because they live at the other end of the country so hard to keep track of what she's into.

Revolution do nice gift sets with makeup and brushes. They’re really good quality for the price.

 

[rainbowlemon]

I was thinking about buying a small real potted tree this year and putting it on a wooden stool in the corner of the living room. And wrapping the pot with the paper from a primark christmas paper bag

Bloom and wild also sell half trees delivered. Think your idea would be cute.

I wouldn’t bother if I was you. I’m not saying it’s shite but I’m not, not saying that.

Based on that image alone. I might not be helping



Anyone else going to these lengths? Personally love the way the "family" decorated:

How many lights do you need for this?

 

[StephenTJackson]

Bloom and wild also sell half trees delivered. Think your idea would be cute.




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Based on that image alone. I might not be helping



Anyone else going to these lengths? Personally love the way the "family" decorated:

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The thing you ask as an adult is, why, given they were going away for Christmas, did they even bother going all out decorating for Christmas. At least you don't need stockings on the fireplace.

 

[MrsLucas]

lush or the body shop for gift sets
the ordinary / cerave / paula's choice for skincare
glossier for makeup - they usually have black friday deals and atm you get a free blush and 10% off when you sign up
papier - diary or stationery esp. for the new year
(gel) nail kit
perfume or body spray
urban outfitters is usually good for teen gifts (maybe look there for inspo though as they can get quite pricey)
skincare / self care add ons - jade roller, eye mask, aromatherapy candle or diffuser with oils
slippers

Urban outfitters Is my daughters favourite. They usually have good offers on around Black Friday. Infact this week they’ve had ‘up to’ 30% off different things every day. Some of the little Christmas gifts they sell you can get wayyy cheaper else where I always Google.

 

[Saddlesoap]

Thanks for suggestions for my neice. I ended up getting a few bits from Kiko cos there was buy 3 get 3 free deal yesterday. Mascara, primer, Lip tint, couple of eyeshadows (may have also bought myself something )

 

[knivesnflowers]

not sure if this is new / since the rebrand from itvhub to itvx but there's a xmas movies channel on there now!

 

[Chocolategoggler]

not sure if this is new / since the rebrand from itvhub to itvx but there's a xmas movies channel on there now!
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I'm keeping my eye out for A Christmas in Tennessee as mentioned previously on here as being a good film.