Thread 26 - the one with the last minute panic buys

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Thanks @GoblinDaughter for the title

It’s nearly December, Father Christmas is busy putting the final touches to his toys on the workshop and we are busy elves preparing for a somewhat different Christmas this year.

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@Sunshineskies We used Photobox and were happy with quality.
Other ideas:
Travel magazine subscription eg Wanderlust, Conde Nast traveller, Lonely Planet
There are some lovely hardback travel inspiration type books around (can't remember titles but along the lines of '100 best places...')
Rough guide/Lonely planet guide to places he'd like to visit (if you know)
Travel journal/planner
Water filter drinking bottle, if his travels take him to more adventurous places
Travel wallet/tech holder (small case thing that holds all leads/chargers etc.)

Thread 26, I haven't even finished reading thread 24 or 25 yet. Work is really getting in my way of picking up some last minute bargains!

@CeeceeBloomingdale search etsy for "nordic gifts"

@GingerFoxInAT0phat was it the meltingly good collection?

Hi, can anyone recommend a record player? I know nothing about them so dont really know what I need to look for? Any help appreciated

@Rubyroo73 Tikiboo do hats. Chunky, non itchy and fur Pom Pom (which is removable too)

@Justonedayatatime11 I’ve had the Nice list collection delivered. Still waiting on the Meltingly good collection and an extra H-box.

Scandi gifts:

A hoptimist (Not cheap, but a classic)

Danish liquorice (be warned!)

A Georg Jensen elephant bottle opener (Again, not cheap, but it’s a piece of classic Scandinavian design, and functional too!)

Scandinavian Kitchen does lots of Scandinavian foods/treats

Skandium does a wide range of items from Scandinavian brands

@Spiderbee have a look at the JAM ones, adult DS got one last year and v happy with it.

@Clementine8

Wow! Thread 26 - we are on one this year!

DS has just informed me he wants different pjs to the ones i’ve got 😩 don’t suppose anyone has another matalan code? I don’t know why they never send me any i spend enough in there.

I do if you’re still looking

@buckeejit my Eufy is finally on the way (15C Max), and I am feeling resentful of mine already. Hopefully I'll feel happier with it when the flours are magically cleaned each day .

@cupofteap you asked about the hot chocolate shaker on thread 25. Literally all it does is shake the milk (or water) and chocolate together, allowing for the hot air to expand so it's not dangerous. So you heat whatever liquid you use to the temperature you want (hob, microwave or kettle) and then your finished hot chocolate is slightly cooler that the liquid you used. It takes about 10 seconds to shake it, so literally just about a minute to combine the hot liquid and chocolate, shake it, pour it, and rinse the shaker.

Can anyone recommend a flower delivery service with a bit of money off? I'm thinking of sending someone some flowers who's has a hard time lately.

re posting so it’s not missed

Ecosafeter Contour Memory Foam Pillow £6.65 amazon with voucher and promo code D24RSB2S

HAVE TO COLLECT THE 5% VOUCHER AND ENTER PROMO CODE D24RSB2S AT CHECKOUT FOR THIS PRICE. Reduced from £18.99 to this lowest ever price. Superb reviews and sensational price for a memory foam pillow
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I’m still on the hunt for a decent large lunch box for an adult male if anyone sees one please

Thanks @sorryiasked and @HollyandIvyandallthingsYule off for a look now

@sunshineskies would a chilli bottle work? My Ds spends a lot of time in the gym and has a matt black one that he keeps In his gym bag purely for water....and if he's not enthusiastic you can slip it in your bag once he's opened it, and use it yourself

@SparklingLime Do you have a referral code for Lilysilk? I am about to place an order. Pop it on the referral thread if you so.

@Sunshineskies how about something a bit different for your Dad? A wooden automata kit for him to build? Could turn into a new hobby!

Some sizes of the Minecraft Christmas jumpers are back in stock on the Asda website. I remember someone was after one on the last thread.

@Spiderbee, we have www.johnlewis.com/ion-max-lp-conversion-turntable-with-speakers/p2311289#product this record player which I think is still available elsewhere, or ones from the same manufacturer anyway. We really like it.

Just bought that Baker Street game, thanks for the tip!

HELP MEEE !
I have taken a fancy to a Santa hat that I saw on tv . It’s a cheapie style but has Nordic type print on it rather than plain red .

I have driven myself mad trying to find one . I need it for wearing on Boxing Day when we have a tradition of “Hunting The Wren “ around the island . It’s a song and dance ( literally) and we raise funds for our local hospice . I lead it so would quite like a different hat .
Help oh please wise people !

MOLTON BROWN

On qvc shopping channel Today’s Special Value is £44 delivery incl for three regular size bottles (usually around £20 each so £60 worth) and a small shampoo, conditioner and toiletry bag. (Not sure how much that would cost)

Two choices, warm has suede orris yang-ylang and heavenly ginger Lilly. With thickening hair products and pink bag.

And fresh has bushucan (scuse spelling, I think they said it was citrus) eucalyptus and white mulberry with Indian cress (I think that’s what she said) and conditioner with navy bag.

@TimeToCloseTheDoor my DP has recently bought himself this one which he says is excellent for getting lots of food in - www.amazon.co.uk/PuTwo-Insulated-Lunch-Bag-8L/dp/B01I0YT8KU/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=black+lunch+bag&sprefix=black+lunch&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1607692804&sr=8-8

I think it makes him look like a photographer but haven’t told him that

@HoHoHolyMackerel

Can anyone recommend a flower delivery service with a bit of money off? I'm thinking of sending someone some flowers who's has a hard time lately.

I posted this earlier, hope it helps.

@Famousthehero a kindle might just be the answer. Thank you.

Thanks TimeToClose for the pillow code.