Thread 27 - the one with a panicked thread title

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Help needed please

I am really stuck for my 17 year old son for his main pile of presents, (not smaller stocking ideas although they are welcome to).
He is into IT and gadgets but has most things for his computer, other than clothes and smellies just really stuck.

Someone earlier in reply to a similar post put a link to a snow leopard cuddle cushion from Dunelm which would have been perfect but out of stock as are all the other colours.
Can anyone recommend anywhere else for cuddle cushions and any other ideas for a 17 year old boy whose not really into sport anymore but does go to the gym.

@RJnomore1 what about some polish chocolate? You can get them in most bigger supermarkets but also on Amazon - examples attached

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A while ago someone was looking for a deal on present pets? Aldi have them at 35.99

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I’m gutted…DD saw the list of gifts I’ve bought for her and her sibling. It was completely my fault - I put it down on my way to do something else and forgot to move it. She hadn’t gone looking.
It says “DD’s stocking” and “DD’s sack” with the gifts listed underneath so it is completely obvious.
There were several presents on there that were things she hadn’t asked for, just little extras like body sprays, a selection box and so on, that were supposed to be surprises and now she’s seen everything.
She said she didn’t read it but I’m certain she’s just trying to protect my feelings. We haven’t had the Father Xmas chat but I’ve well and truly blown it, haven’t I? 😢
I’m so upset and I don’t know how to rescue it, or even if I can.

@autumnleaves4 my ds is a touch older than yours, but goes to the gym. I've made him a protein shake hamper with various flavours in it, plus a battery operated blender and a new chilly bottle. All his presents so far are expensive but small, so this is a nice size for not too much effort.

Homebase currently have a big clearance on Christmas bits online .. 75% off icicle lights, half price lights, half price trees. Some are collection only, some can be delivered.

Polish chocolate is a lovely idea thank you!

@Autumnleaves4 Matalan has cuddle cushions but they seem to go out of stock frequently so order fast if you want one.

www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2852503_c000/teddy-fleece-cuddle-cushion-70cm-navy

Thanks so much @RevolvingPivot !! One coming my way!

Does anyone have a h&m code/student code they could kindly pm me? Would be greatly appreciated thank you!! 🙏🏻

ZIGGY911 we buy 5kg bags from Pendragons for our velvetiser

@whoknows1230

I’m gutted…DD saw the list of gifts I’ve bought for her and her sibling. It was completely my fault - I put it down on my way to do something else and forgot to move it. She hadn’t gone looking. It says “DD’s stocking” and “DD’s sack” with the gifts listed underneath so it is completely obvious. There were several presents on there that were things she hadn’t asked for, just little extras like body sprays, a selection box and so on, that were supposed to be surprises and now she’s seen everything. She said she didn’t read it but I’m certain she’s just trying to protect my feelings. We haven’t had the Father Xmas chat but I’ve well and truly blown it, haven’t I? 😢 I’m so upset and I don’t know how to rescue it, or even if I can.

I feel terrible for you! I wouldn't say anything to her, next year she'll probably say something about it if she's like my daughter. I say to my daughter, if she doesn't believe, she gets no presents!!! I know she knows, she knows that I know that. It's kind of a joke now 😂

We buy hotel chocolat flakes for our velvetiser. I have gotten half price bags from Amazon and sometimes HC have some flavours half price.

@whoknows1230 how old is she? We say we buy presents and send them to Santa and he delivers if he thinks they are good. The first ones on the list are the most likely to stick in her mind, so if you can afford to swap them out and put away for next year or a birthday that might work?
Otherwise Claire’s has a big sale on or you could get some cheap sweets (marshmallows or something) to add to the surprise.

@MartyDoc

Homebase currently have a big clearance on Christmas bits online .. 75% off icicle lights, half price lights, half price trees. Some are collection only, some can be delivered.

Have you purchased anything? I'm tempted to get this

My Joe and Seph's popcorn arrived, three weeks late and with half the order missing. Customer services is also taking 2 days to reply to simple queries.

I also had a John Lewis order arrived damaged and their customer service has been shocking (literally not replying to emails or answering the phone) to the extent I'm wondering if they're in trouble.

[quote boobybum]**@Autumnleaves4 Matalan has cuddle cushions but they seem to go out of stock frequently so order fast if you want one.

www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2852503_c000/teddy-fleece-cuddle-cushion-70cm-navy[/quote]
Thank you, they're not quite as plush as the Dunelm ones but I'm running out of time for delivery.

Anyone else bought one recently?

[quote boobybum]**@Autumnleaves4 Matalan has cuddle cushions but they seem to go out of stock frequently so order fast if you want one.

www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2852503_c000/teddy-fleece-cuddle-cushion-70cm-navy[/quote]
Thank you!
I wanted the navy aswell as the Pink the other day and it was out of stock.
But managed to get Both.
Don't forget 20% off £40 spend with DEC20

We love hot chocolate in this house. We have an older milk frother thing (the kind that looks like a mini kettle). Is the velvitiser basically the same? I find it a pain to clean- how is the velvitiser?

Thank you! Thinking of asking for one from my mum who is stuck for present ideas.

Thank you @boobybum I tried to order one of these about two months ago and got a message to say they’d stopped stocking them, perfect gift for someone on my list!

I have ordered one of the cuddle cushions from Ideal World. It looks the same as the one linked to Dunelm.
I have never ordered from there before so no idea of the quality but it is in its way.

[quote Haveyoubrushedyourteeth]@autumnleaves4 my ds is a touch older than yours, but goes to the gym. I've made him a protein shake hamper with various flavours in it, plus a battery operated blender and a new chilly bottle. All his presents so far are expensive but small, so this is a nice size for not too much effort.[/quote]
Thank you, I have 4 DS and my 22 year old has a battery blender so maybe I will buy one of those.