Advent Disappointment

[FedUpWithBriiiiick]

Anyone else disappointed with their advent calendar? I had a Nespresso one and it was a real let down for the price, especially the 24th 'special' surprise.

This is the first time I've bought one for myself. Maybe my expectations were too high 😂

I was disappointed as DH didn't buy me a Hotel Chocolat advent calendar as anticipated. My Dairy Milk one is very samey .

Yeah I had the Look Fantastic one and it was DIRE.

Almost all skincare, lots of duplicate products on different days, and things like a brown eyebrow pencil for blonde hair, and matt primer when I have dry skin! Can't believe how wrong they have gotten it.

[quote Beautiful3]@FedUpWithBriiiiick
This is so gross it made me cry with laughter! First time I've laughed since my mum died recently. Thank you 😂[/quote]
Sorry for your loss, Beautiful

I got a dairy milk tower one reduced to £5 from £8 such a disappointment. Nothing more then a glorified selection box !!!!

DD created a "dance class" advent this year; I think it went down well as everyone is used to zoom classes currently

She had a hot chocolate one which came in a fab box/drawers
DH and DD's boyfriend shared a tesco chilli choc one and both loved it - they do enjoy spicy stuff though...and I had a question/quiz to do each day which I enjoyed

I once hinted that I wanted a beauty advent calendar and DH bought me some awful non-branded one. I had a lot of clumpy mascaras and strawberry scented lipglosses that month. He did try though, so I feel guilty for being mean about it!

The best advent calendar for DCs was the Playdoh one. It came with glittery playdoh and you got a different tool or cutters every day. We still have most of it 5 years later.

@QueenPawPaws that’s so lovely, your Dad is a legend!

@Beautiful3 so sorry for your loss

My DD (10) spent her own money on a Build a Bear calendar this year - £40! I was a bit sceptical but it has been amazing. She has loved opening it every morning. I wouldn't spend that amount of money but it was fab.

My Bonne Maman special treat today was a lovely bauble.