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Advent Calendars

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JayAlfredPrufrock · 08/11/2026 20:46

For years I bought my DD a Paperchase Advent Calendar which she loved. Last year I bought the Nivea one. I’m out of ideas for this year so I broached the notion of not getting one which went down like a lead balloon.

‘But I love your advent calendars muuuuummm’.

I don’t want to spend more than about £50.

She has an eating disorder so food ones are out of the question.

Any suggestions appreciated.

She is 27.

Thanks

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ITSSSSCHRISTMASSS · 08/11/2026 22:24

The Nivea one is reduced to £30 on Amazon atm

Also on Amazon is an Escape room trapped on the orient express one that looks fun.
A few candle ones
A jigsaw puzzle one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Calendar-Traditional-Christmas-Village-1000pcs/dp/B0HBQWZ5HY/ref=sr_1_95?crid=V1DD11HAWY9K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Xh81MHViK73dh3cNEBHaFsK2KHOZXGtty1JVwtMSJAB3dSHODeDDnRNlj7cLX-au_jCRULTFuLwIlC2jHTYngMZHo0TTrkiBOwnltZA8IugMIoFFMZsJh1TrpiWvfUlr4odGRlJxyoQ4ykm_HghqR7ihvlgUNDDKjn_i602KVXeepjoXrbOKuC1_PByqcP5qn4IvGeJLx23oU_XCwSnRxP7N_rZw_7DU1ctAA2P94uUyz11oU7MAhEIeAVG4WrQletu_AmP7289E4bbd89_NSr7BQV0JbbqRe8Oy4CmS9Fk.YySIz4Jw7ziXkaRPybcZtp-JoDPYGw1Lz50am7oiaz0&dib_tag=se&keywords=advent+calendar+2026&qid=1794176168&sprefix=Advent%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-95&xpid=QmyqM_HpIJ7-k

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Room-Advent-Calendar-Adults/dp/3912848009/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=V1DD11HAWY9K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xP0TAy6kSsqEQHq8Nzz_gpVboqNj7PsBW2RbR-HkXewrSQUyRgymb4Y2XAoSmuFgIsTRXE3Dnj0SNOx9HhrOMcHr0QwQswn38DWIWo_AtFUz3bsk4C9DbpJxWA2MG7MKyPJXrrVYV0LBT5REjPqkWKnpm_Yx92nCCutOhqd_CRQ7WxgWz5kQlygQ__dUkTf_wpnzRUBDhiAQrgzNQEb9Qlgp5MY18XHcLJCBRB2J9LwUsOv8TDVcDJis8e_ffmcewXwyGZOJYjX1olG1sRbykqdv4pr7tQpPwud61I88hFs.973D9pWp2SPE5oqQrNYY_y8bpHj9Tn741FMVaw5TKRo&dib_tag=se&keywords=advent%2Bcalendar%2B2026&qid=1794175896&sprefix=Advent%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1-spons&aref=ZeVY0midBr&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

ManoMano has a really cute sea glass Gnome one and also a botanical flowers one slightly over budget.

www.manomano.co.uk/p/sea-glass-santa-advent-calendar-2026-little-santa-christmas-countdown-goblin-250526154

https://www.manomano.co.uk/p/advent-calendar-2026-with-botanical-flower-bouquet-christmas-calendar-with-24-artificial-flowers-flower-bouquet-building-kit-christmas-gifts-valentine-s-day-gifts-250429248

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Room-Advent-Calendar-Adults/dp/3912848009/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?aref=ZeVY0midBr&crid=V1DD11HAWY9K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xP0TAy6kSsqEQHq8Nzz_gpVboqNj7PsBW2RbR-HkXewrSQUyRgymb4Y2XAoSmuFgIsTRXE3Dnj0SNOx9HhrOMcHr0QwQswn38DWIWo_AtFUz3bsk4C9DbpJxWA2MG7MKyPJXrrVYV0LBT5REjPqkWKnpm_Yx92nCCutOhqd_CRQ7WxgWz5kQlygQ__dUkTf_wpnzRUBDhiAQrgzNQEb9Qlgp5MY18XHcLJCBRB2J9LwUsOv8TDVcDJis8e_ffmcewXwyGZOJYjX1olG1sRbykqdv4pr7tQpPwud61I88hFs.973D9pWp2SPE5oqQrNYY_y8bpHj9Tn741FMVaw5TKRo&dib_tag=se&keywords=advent%2Bcalendar%2B2026&qid=1794175896&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&sprefix=Advent%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1-spons&th=1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-christmas-5597753-advent-calendars

Sparklesnacks · 08/11/2026 22:31

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HewasH2O · 08/11/2026 22:46

JayAlfredPrufrock · 08/11/2026 22:18

@HewasH2O that looks interesting

You try to guess a different book each day. After Christmas you select 4 of the books which grabbed your attention most & they arrive in the New Year.

Sparklesnacks · 09/11/2026 00:20

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Wrong thread 🤦🏻‍♀️ sorry

Danikm151 · 09/11/2026 00:55

Get a rubber duck one 😄

SinisterBumFacedCat · 09/11/2026 00:56

Nail varnish. OPI or Essie are good.

JayAlfredPrufrock · 09/11/2026 14:57

Thanks for all your advice. Decided on a honey sips one and a couples challenge/puzzle one. Not the most exciting but at least I’ve tried.

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Stompythedinosaur · 09/11/2026 15:04

I've got a tealight calendar for my dds this year.

MeowDoku · 09/11/2026 15:05

Shloopie · 08/11/2026 20:49

Slightly over budget but the M&S calendar is pretty good and if you have a Sparks card you should have an offer to buy it for £60 instead of £75.

Ooh I need to check this i had decided against this year as I thought £75 was a little too much given the number of duplicates from previous years

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