Holiday Shopping 2024

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I hate to be the early bird here, but I think it is time for the annual holiday shopping thread to be started.
The Bonne Mamon advent calendar is already available online. I have decided to skip it this year (have done it for the past several years - the price increased and I think it is time to do something different).

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:see_no_evil: not looking!!! It’s still summer IRL and on the calendar!!! :wink:

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I do have a unique holiday shopping plan this year. Going to buy my gifts at the German Christmas Markets I plan on visiting on my vacation to Munich in mid-December.

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We did this last year! Dress warm and pack boots!

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I have a long list of things I know I want to buy but I’m going to have to ship all my gifts this year. I’m thinking of printing out photos and wrapping those ; )

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I’m debating on whether to get a Bonne Mamon advent calendar this year too. My D and her roomies have loved it, but last year they only consumed 2/3 of the jars. I’m looking for other advent options they may enjoy more. (College seniors, open to suggestions… maybe teas?)

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My daughter also said that “too many” of the flavors last year were really odd ones. And she has an adventurous palate. I will likely pass this year.

Not an advent calendar, but I’ve sent this before as a “cheer up” gift and the flavors are more typical https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B21ZM7JW

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I’m sending a vine box advent calendar :slight_smile:

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let me know of any tips you have - I have this other thread you can comment on

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I just bought photo frames and will be ordering photos of my extended family with S & DIL from their 10/2023 wedding and give one to each of my sibs. The photo includes my late brother.

I am also giving a photo that includes all of us and my BIL to my BIL when we see him in November.

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Costco already has some of their advent calendars, including the Lindt chocolate ones. Unless one’s allergic, chocolate is almost always a good option. :grin:

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L’occitane has nice advent calendars, if you want a non-edible option.

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Target has announced their holiday sale plans already. I’ll be checking in daily during the weeks they have special deals since that’s where I buy most of our grandchildren’s books, clothes and toys. I made my first Christmas purchase already - some Bluey themed gift wrap from Target.

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We got a few nice gifts last year in Target that were from Marks & Spencer. They announced they are doing it again this year.

  • Target is bringing back its popular partnership with British retailer Marks & Spencer, introducing new food & beverage items and, for the first time, new home items like London-themed ornaments and mugs, all under $20.
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This truly might be a GC Christmas.

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I bought some Penzey’s gift cards. I think that is it for awhile until they give me some ideas.
The grandkids are easy but in reality they don’t really need anything.

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Last year someone mentioned buying Penzey’s sample spices and making their own advent calendar. I bought boxes from Amazon and did a spice advent calendar for my kids. They loved it.

I asked them to save the boxes so that I could fill them this year. Now I’m racking my brain trying to figure out what to put in them. They are approximately 2x2x2"

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chocolates, truffles, special soaps, lip balm, lip gloss, key chain?

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Do you have a link to the boxes you used? Once you filled the boxes did you just number them and put them…in a box??

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A message each day of something different you love or admire about them?

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