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Treating myself to an advent calendar - any advice?

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Dipsydoodlenoodle · 20/09/2021 12:15

Last year I treated myself to a yankee candle advent calendar. I enjoyed it as it was very different.

Can anyone recommend any good calendars I could look at for this year? I'm not bothered by make-up, toiletries or chocolate ones (which I'm aware rules most out).

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ifIwerenotanandroid · 20/09/2021 16:38

Bonne Maman jams?

ifIwerenotanandroid · 20/09/2021 16:48

I'm also looking at some yarn ones...

Rainbowshit · 21/09/2021 10:13

I'd like a really nice cheese one. Most of the ones I have seen repeat the same boring cheeses though.

Dipsydoodlenoodle · 21/09/2021 11:27

@Rainbowshit

I'd like a really nice cheese one. Most of the ones I have seen repeat the same boring cheeses though.
Thats what I've seen too :(
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Dipsydoodlenoodle · 21/09/2021 11:28

@ifIwerenotanandroid

I'm also looking at some yarn ones...
These would be good. I do felting as well, but I just know this year I wouldn't have time for them - but certainly an option for next year
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Dipsydoodlenoodle · 21/09/2021 11:28

@ifIwerenotanandroid

Bonne Maman jams?
That is different and a good idea, but I'm not the biggest jam fan unfortunately.
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ifIwerenotanandroid · 21/09/2021 15:22

OK. What about these?
www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/best-for/best-advent-calendars_9369#Food%20advent%20calendars

The biscuit one is utterly gorgeous to look at.

Treating myself to an advent calendar - any advice?
ifIwerenotanandroid · 21/09/2021 15:33

Plants
theurbanbotanist.co.uk/plants/plant-advent-calendar

Haventhadaneggsinceeaster · 21/09/2021 15:34

Depends what you are into really, think there are loads this year:
Plants (very expensive)
Lovehoney
Socks
Pork Crackling
Friends
Popcorn
Pringles
Beer
Candles
Gardening
Wedgewood (for the super rich)
Marshmallows
Wine
Whisky
Gin
Tea

paisley256 · 21/09/2021 15:47

I seriously want the Space NK one. I'd be happy with any of them to be fair. I treat myself when I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back and it was lush having a daily treat.

paisley256 · 21/09/2021 15:49

Oops soz I just read you don't want beauty! Think I'm getting obsessed.

Dipsydoodlenoodle · 22/09/2021 10:13

[quote ifIwerenotanandroid]Incense
www.kaethe-wohlfahrt.com/en/decorations/advent-decorations-calendars/advent-calendars/incense-cones-advent-calendar/[/quote]
ooh I like this one, but maybe for next year. I have some proper little German smoking ornaments.

I'm planning on scaling back Christmas this year (pregnant and due end Nov) and just don't think I'll be bothered/have time to get everything out this year...but perfect for next year I think.

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Ninkanink · 22/09/2021 10:16

Whatever you do, don’t get the House of Fraser offering!!

(Brilliant thread from a few years ago in Classics, I’ll try to find the link for you)

Dipsydoodlenoodle · 22/09/2021 10:19

I've had a look at all the suggestions above, some good ideas that I hadn't considered, or even knew existed. Although I totally want the Wedgewood one (maybe if I win the lottery).

@paisley256, it's not necessarily that I don't want beauty stuff, but a lot of it comes with creams which I never use. I'm not against it, but it wasn't my preference. I think it's lovely to have a little treat each day in December - which is why I wanted a nice treat advent calendar again Smile haha. I'm not massively into candles, but I did enjoy my candle treats last year.

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PlatinumBrunette · 22/09/2021 10:34

I’m pondering a Treatbox one for similar reasons - need a treat, don’t want beauty, food, booze etc. www.treatboxuk.com/products/treatbox-advent-calendar-2021-pay-full-total-today?_pos=3&_sid=f987f27be&_ss=r

NutellaEllaElla · 22/09/2021 10:37

[quote PlatinumBrunette]I’m pondering a Treatbox one for similar reasons - need a treat, don’t want beauty, food, booze etc. www.treatboxuk.com/products/treatbox-advent-calendar-2021-pay-full-total-today?_pos=3&_sid=f987f27be&_ss=r[/quote]
Do you know what kind of treats you get?

EvilHerbivore · 22/09/2021 10:57

Degusta box one? I got one last year and thought it was good value

I8toys · 22/09/2021 10:59

I got Degustabox for this year. Excited by this one.

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