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Want to order nice treat things to cheer us up during lockdown - any ideas?

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Quaagars · 11/01/2021 00:12

I'm thinking 'cos it's all a bit "bleh" at the moment and we're not really going anywhere, getting some nice treat things, whether it be food, fancy crafts, whatever would be nice?
I've just recently realised that Grasmere Gingerbread has an online shop, so I foresee buying lots of rum butter and gingerbread slabs! (No, I don't work for them lol before anyone starts Grin )
Where else has nice stuff to buy online?
Things you don't usually

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Mintjulia · 11/01/2021 02:16

In the summer, someone sent us a complete cream tea, delivered for my birthday.

Various sandwiches, and then scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam. I was isolating at the time and it was perfect. Smile

Quaagars · 11/01/2021 02:24

@Mintjulia

In the summer, someone sent us a complete cream tea, delivered for my birthday.

Various sandwiches, and then scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam. I was isolating at the time and it was perfect. Smile

That's a lovely idea
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Quaagars · 11/01/2021 02:25

Pressed too soon, thinking might order for someone I know whose birthday is coming up soon

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quickkimchi · 11/01/2021 02:49

We bought a tiny woodstove and have been toasting marshmallows and roasting hot dogs and burgers over it, it has been more fun and less faff than I feared. Last night in the freezing cold with frost on the garden table it was magical.
Stove here: wildstoves.co.uk/product/wild-woodgas-budget-model/
We put the burgers in here: muddyfaces.co.uk/shop/products/grandpas-fire-grill
We did get a bunch of extra bits to use it for food (hardwood, forks, firelighters etc) but we've also just picked up some windfall kindling in the park for a mini bonfire.
That Muddy Faces site has hundreds of outdoorsy bits and bobs, the catalogue alone has been endlessly entertaining as reading material. Want to know where to buy your children a cauldron/drill/machete? My mum (who was a school teacher in the US and used to a certain way of working with children) and I laughed ourselves stupid over it.

GeorgiaGirl52 · 11/01/2021 03:15

Happiness is a warm puppy!

Want to order nice treat things to cheer us up during lockdown - any ideas?
ZazieSheHer · 11/01/2021 05:33

Homedics Shiatsu massage Chair Cover

InsertRudeWord · 11/01/2021 05:44

Macmillan are doing virtual escape rooms for a donation.

We have also been hitting the board games.

MinnieMountain · 11/01/2021 05:46

Lights for our window. I lasted a week after the Christmas ones came down before putting up a different set.

National Geographic is a great idea.

SandysMam · 11/01/2021 05:57

@GeorgiaGirl52 your puppy is gorgeous!

Unfortunately the Dogs Trust have had over 1800 people enquire about them re-homing the puppies they brought in lockdown and now regret, so definitely would not advise a puppy as a perk me up treat! For the puppies sake!

OP, we have been buying different nuts and roasting with honey and various spices. Makes a really lovely snack with a beer or soft drink, feels a bit tapasy!

Brogues · 11/01/2021 06:11

A few bunches of daffodils.
Audiobooks.

Mummyoflittledragon · 11/01/2021 06:13

@GeorgiaGirl52

Happiness is a warm puppy!
😍 Wow adorable ! My youngest dog is raising havok as I type. Too early to go out for a walk yet....
BikeRunSki · 11/01/2021 06:29

@Bloodybridget - Tony’s chocoloney is delicious!

For foodies New Yorkshire Emporium do great nuts, pickles as sauces.

Oddballs do a socks abb MB d pants subscription.

lurker101 · 11/01/2021 07:30

@SkeletorAttack I’m so jealous! We had a fab trip to Singapore in 2019. Yes we made it as authentic as possible and served it with some kopi

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