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Advent calendar fillers

15 replies

Peta11 · 17/11/2019 16:44

Hi please help!

My DSIS ( age30) has decided she isn't buying gifts this year so has said we aren't to buy her anything.
Shes had such a terribly heartbreaking year and the thought of her having nothing at christmas is so sad.
So....I've found a loophole..
instead of getting her gifts I'm going to fill a glossy box advent calendar I received last year! (And I'm going to make a selection box of her fave chocolate bars)
But I'm struggling on ideas on what to put in it.
Boxes are various sizes but still quite small
.
So far I have ..

Hand cream
Scarf
Sweets
Mascara
Highlighter
Chocs
Nail varnish
Moroccan hair oil
Cleanser
Bath salts

Any suggestions you clever lot? Thanks!

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bookgirl1982 · 17/11/2019 16:53

Socks
Lip balm

Eleanorshellstrop1 · 17/11/2019 16:59

Miniature gin/ vodka/ wine/ prosecco
Nice soap
Tea lights
Head band
Gift cards for favourite takeaway
Face mask

AdaColeman · 17/11/2019 17:13

emery boards
tweezers
key ring
torch for key ring
earrings
miniature Christmas cake
cocktail umbrellas, cocktail sticks, glass charms
a kazzoo, party poppers, streamers, etc

Ricekrispie22 · 17/11/2019 17:30

Hot chocolate/coffee sachets
Coffee pods
Fancy herbal teabags
Alcohol miniatures
These small Body Shop bath bombs www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/body/bath-treats/c/c00013
Some of these bath oils from Lush are small uk.lush.com/products/bath-oils

Leeds2 · 17/11/2019 17:31

A mince pie.
A candle.
Bubble bath.
A new pen.
Packet of Christmas themed tissues.
Lush bath bomb.
Packet of peanuts.
Air freshener for the car.

OhWellThatsJustGreat · 17/11/2019 17:36

Little figurines that spell out her name.
Sample perfumes
Family photo
Candles
Facemask
Hair accessories
Flavoured tea
Socks
Books
Decals

OhWellThatsJustGreat · 17/11/2019 17:36

I also want to say this is a lovely idea.

Peta11 · 17/11/2019 17:37

Ooh some lovely ideas there ...cant do alcohol as she is expecting in Feb, butvthe others are great. Thankyou!! 😊😊

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Peta11 · 17/11/2019 17:39

Thankyou ohwellthstsjustgreat (sorry not sure how to tag ...still🙈)
She is the most amazing human being and she deserves to be spoilt.

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Beetlebum1981 · 17/11/2019 18:00

Boots do miniature benefit cosmetics - I think they're about £9 each or 3 for £24? They could be for a 'treat' drawer?

Peta11 · 17/11/2019 20:43

Ooh she does like benefit make up so will pop into boots! Good shout!

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livingthegoodlife · 17/11/2019 21:33

Christmas themed scratch card?

AdaColeman · 18/11/2019 15:46

Miniature jars of jam & honey or onion marmalade/chutney, often available around now, or maybe split a gift pack if it's not too extravagant.

princessbear80 · 18/11/2019 16:59

Reusable make up remover pads
Nipple cream ? If she’s planning on breastfeeding
Earrings

Her0utdoors · 18/11/2019 17:17

Gift card for a coffee shop she uses, enough for a drink that day.

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