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I'm making my GF an advent calendar. What would you like to find in yours?

93 replies

GymBunnieWannabe · 18/10/2017 22:43

I bought a 25 door wooden drawer thingamybob from The Works and I want to put a bit of chocolate (maybe Lindt) and a little gift in each one.

What kind of small things would you like in yours for inspiration.

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Couchpotato3 · 19/10/2017 00:01

Nice sticky notes, mini Sharpies, stationery type stuff?

USB stick with photos /special video etc on it?

SleepingStandingUp · 19/10/2017 00:09

An engagement ring????

GymBunnieWannabe · 19/10/2017 07:34

Sleeping I did think that, for Christmas day but I think it's too soon Wink

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Crazmas · 19/10/2017 12:57

This is a great idea, she's lucky to have you ! No new ideas but I second everyone's ideas

SleepingStandingUp · 19/10/2017 13:48

I dunno, I was engaged at 6 months :D

MyDcAreMarvel · 19/10/2017 13:49

I read the title as my Goady Fucker, and thought the contents could be interesting Grin

GymBunnieWannabe · 19/10/2017 14:42

Don't encourage me Sleeping ;)

I'm going to pick the best of all these ideas and make a list to take shopping next week. Am super excited for doing this 😁

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SleepingStandingUp · 19/10/2017 14:50

Hehehehe

I'm making my GF an advent calendar.  What would you like to find in yours?
Tawdrylocalbrouhaha · 19/10/2017 14:51

A finger light
A temporary tattoo
An indoor firework
A little charm bracelet
Space dust
A St Christopher medal
A Demeter fragrance (as appropriate)

I like a bit of fun tat at Christmas!

MrsMotherHen · 19/10/2017 15:11

I did think an engagement ring too.

Troubleinstore · 19/10/2017 18:40

Pop into a larger Boots store or department store and go to all of the expensive make up counters and ask for samples - they normally give these away if they think you're interested in buying into the range.
Something to hang on a Christmas tree
A voucher to be used for a specific month - so March = Tea in Bed etc
Earrings
Handbag Mirror
Handbag Charm
Keyring
Lindt chocolate balls
Bag of usefulness - organza bag containing the following
Plaster
Paracetamol
Hairgrip
Elastic Band
Safety Pin
String
Pen
Superglue
Hand sanitiser
Mini Scissors
Tweezers
Hair Bobble
Nail file
Berocca
(I made one for a friend and she loved it)

Unicorn81 · 19/10/2017 19:32

Lip balm
Mini molton brown or loccitane shower gels
Mini shampoo and conditoner (from superdrug)
Mini make up she likes such as mini benefit stuff
Bath salts split into different days
Bath bomb or mini bubble bath
Hotel chocolat
Mini pack of sweets like skittles (poundland)
Bobbles
Makeup brushes
Face mask
Foot mask
Eye mask (reusable from primark)

phoenix1973 · 19/10/2017 19:36

A confirmed appointment for a vasectomy.

phoenix1973 · 19/10/2017 19:36

And some Twilight or elizabeth shaw mints.

Countduckulanose · 19/10/2017 19:56

Aww it's lovely to think there are people who do nice stuff like this Smile

SleepingStandingUp · 19/10/2017 22:31

Oh I little promise in each one would be cool (as you won't get engaged just for me haha) so
January - massage
February - a night of room comes
March - brelafast in bed etc

GymBunnieWannabe · 20/10/2017 10:22

An appointment for a vasectomy? Confused

I definitely don't need one of those Grin

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RJnomore1 · 20/10/2017 16:22

A night of room comes? Shock😳

GymBunnieWannabe · 20/10/2017 17:14

Room comes? What? 😂

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NoWordForFluffy · 20/10/2017 17:22

Rom coms?!

GymBunnieWannabe · 20/10/2017 17:31

Hahaha that makes more sense!

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MyBabyIsAWerewolfAhwooooo · 20/10/2017 23:23

Yes rom coms although offering to make her come in every room might also go down well BlushBlushBlush

NachoAddict · 20/10/2017 23:32

I think you need to put an engagement ring in there too!

A beautiful tree ornament that can come out every year.
Cinema tickets.
Mini cosmetics or toiletries.
Chocolates
Nice earrings
Pen
Keyring
A little picture of the two of you
A love note
A little voodoo doll
A newspaper clipping from the day you met
A usb of songs (the modern mixtape)
A key to your place if you don't live together.

NachoAddict · 20/10/2017 23:33

www.watchovervoodoo.com/ this is what I meant by voodoo doll. I love these.

Insomnibrat · 21/10/2017 01:10

Ooh i'm doing the very same thing for my Mum this year but i'm doing it in the style of this photo (thanks Pinterest)
So far I've filled:

Yankee candle tarts (Christmas scents)
A silk scarf (Accessorize is your friend)
A crystal snowflake brooch
A string of little Christmassy LED lights
Nail Varnish
Leighton Denny Nail File
Eyeshadow
Mini Perfume
A Yankee Car Jar
Other cosmetics from Boots/Superdrug
A mini bottle of Amaretto (ASDA do all different ones)
Aromatic Essential Oils
A Christmas scratch card
A couple of nice Xmas tree baubles (garden centre)

and when it's closer i'll slip in a lottery ticket for Xmas Eve/Day whichever.

Such loveliness.

I'm making my GF an advent calendar.  What would you like to find in yours?