Thread 14 - the one where I'm still not sure what a cheese spoiler is

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Welcome to Christmas 2025!

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I am delighted with everything….

i got the glasses cleaners, not only for the spectacle wearers but I have a few keen photographers in family so will clean camera lenses.

I got personalised flights for darts which are fantastic.

Also, personalised learn to write wipe boards for the pre schoolers.

So happy that someone recommended this independent business 🧡

I managed to get heated throws from Asda a couple of weeks ago but could do with another one. Does anyone have any suggestions as I don’t think they are still available at Asda at a reduced price.

I might be wrong though 🤷‍♀️

Just a heads up, I was about to place a Rosemart order but they are away 9th Dec till 30th so only fulfilling orders after Christmas. Just in case anyone was about to place an order in time for Christmas x

are these remote controlled? And if so are they are good for a 3 year old? My son has just started loving cars

@IsThisIt2021 is this the set you have, or the ones you're looking for?

I’m googling Rosemart but nothing is coming up. Is there a link please? I like to support small businesses and need some glasses cleaners!

Yep those are remote controlled ones. They’re quite intuitive, light, and sturdy - just depends how your 3yo feels about noise and speed. They do last years though so he could grow into them.

They do make a size smaller RC versions which presumably are better indoors and less intimidating.

Is it monster trucks he’s into? DS just turned 6 has been into all sorts of vehicles over the years. Think 3 was maybe his Bruder combine harvester/tractor phase 💚

These are the items I bought….

https://www.rosemartsigns.com/products/personalised-photo-design-glasses-lens-phone-screen-cleaning-cloth

https://www.rosemartsigns.com/products/personalised-printed-arrow-head-dart-flights-set-of-3-any-logo-photo-or-text?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=9e168b778&pr_rec_pid=7465438052549&pr_ref_pid=6969327550661&pr_seq=uniform

https://www.rosemartsigns.com/products/personalised-children-s-writing-practice-boards-with-pen-pack-of-3-unicorn-design

Can you link Rosemart for me please?

edited to say ignore. Someone has done it just above me.

Thank you.

He’s asked Santa for cars and dinosaurs so he’s having hot wheels for Xmas (he has toot toot currently) but I then have his 3rd birthday in Jan.

think I’ll keep a note of it and get one for next year if he’s still loving cars

It's funny as I didn't want the glasses cloths for weeks but now they might not come until after Christmas, I am itching and now want one! 🙈

Free delivery at Mountain Warehouse on now and FROST gets an extra 20% off 👍

@FilthyforFirth

Smyths in store has an impressive hot wheels remote control vehicle. I had my DC with me when I spotted it and couldn’t find it on their website. I’ve not been able to get to Smyths since but if you’re near one, may be worth a look

Thank you for this. I have roped two people into taking me to a real life costco next week, if no joy I will go for the tiger one!

@Famousthehero & @Wellwhoknewthat

Thank you both for looking. That 4 car set is the one I’ve got him. I didn’t think to look on vinted as don’t use it, but I’ll have a look after the school run. I’ve looked on eBay but don’t want to pay an obscene amount on cars he’ll like end up leaving in the garden at some point.
I thought his list this year was going to be easy 🤣

Thank you both again

Santa is bringing rc mario kart yoshi and mario for our 2 kids - me and dh have done exactly this haha, in the name of quality control of course ;)

@Moonlightfrog I saw some in Morrisons on Sunday, they looked really nice 🙂

I just bought my 20 year old a Hot Wheels monster truck 😂🙄🐏

I know this has been already mentioned but I cannot find the post - can anyone recommend any Jelllycat sellers (shops rather than ebay). My colleague is after the hot chocolate one - i know, sold out most places

Was there someone looking for a music box a thread or two back? Did you find anything?

Looking for a musical jewellery box that plays something that isn't Swan Lake!

Missing those years of building stuff slightly tipsy on Christmas eve!! One year we built and filled a wooden sand pit in our conservatory!!!! It was not really the best idea.......

A few years ago we built a huge wooden swing/slide set in the garden in the dark on Christmas eve. Hilarious looking back at it now, and worth it to pull the blind up in the morning and see their faces. But it makes me realise how strong our marriage is that we can get through these moments 😆

We also built a 12ft trampoline the year after, but for the life of me I cant remember the experience - must have been so traumatic that my brain has blocked it. It was only 3 years ago 😆😆

Code 'SOPHIE' Gets money off in the Holland and Barrett sale. I got some good deals on their foodie bits for my husbands stockings and got some CBD gummies for £9 quid

I’m not sure what song they played but I saw some on Rex London that looked lovely. I bought one last year from John Lewis but not sure if they have it this year still

That's not my christmas tree is on offer again on amazon for about £6