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Daughters birthday river island closed now smyths is next:'(

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Bluebell121 · 19/03/2020 18:23

SO scared ! My daughters birthday is in April 21st I know we cannot do anything for it so that had to be cancelled now river island has closed and something online said smyths is next I'm so upset my little girls going to be 3 and is really looking forward to her birthday she's going to wake up with nothing , everywhere else I had things in my basket from have gone out of stockAngrySad

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ErrolTheDragon · 19/03/2020 18:28

Is there anything you can make her from things you've got in the house? 3 yr olds can have fun with a bus, boat, castle or whatever made from large made from large cardboard boxes.

TurnOffTheTv · 19/03/2020 18:29

Can you not make it to the shops?

Sexnotgender · 19/03/2020 18:31

If this is your only problem then you’re doing well. Seriously get a grip.
Try amazon.

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yatapina · 19/03/2020 18:32

Amazon are still delivering in Italy so I guess they'll deliver in the UK - even with delays you have plenty of time!

Thisismyhappyface · 19/03/2020 18:32

I'm not sure a 3 year old cares too much if River Island goes under...

purplecorkheart · 19/03/2020 18:32

Asos stock River Island products if River Island have stopped online. Is three a typo and you mean 13? A 3 year old does not have huge expectations, I am sure you can pick up things she will love in Amazon. Don't project your upset onto your 3 year.

PrimeraVez · 19/03/2020 18:32

Sorry if I’m being a bit slow off the mark, but what does River Island have to do with a 3 year old?

yatapina · 19/03/2020 18:33

Although I'm puzzled what a 3 year old would want from River Island?

sunshinemachine · 19/03/2020 18:34

can u not just go 2 the shops and see what u can find. she’s 3 so id just get some kids magazines, some arts and crafts stuff u cud get from asda. it isnt ideal but honestly she probably wont remember it and we’re in desperate times

Stayawayfromitsmouth · 19/03/2020 18:34

Surely you can't get 3yo presents from river island?
Amazon still have things.
Get to smyths tomorrow or saturday.
I dont see the issue.

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Bluebell121 · 19/03/2020 18:35

I don't get paid till 23rd that's only half the money for her present next time I get paid is 30th of this month.

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nogoodusernames · 19/03/2020 18:35

What :/ River Island three year old??

There’s Argos and Amazon etc still..

Vanannabananna · 19/03/2020 18:37

Can you order from synths online before it closes?

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FthisS · 19/03/2020 18:38

Lots of places are still delivering. I really need to know about river island Grin

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Bluebell121 · 19/03/2020 18:38

@Thisismyhappyface I'm not bothered about it river island no one said anything about me buying anything from there I'm saying it said online river island is closing them smyths read it properly.

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Nquartz · 19/03/2020 18:38

DD'd birthday is 28 April so I ordered her some presents yesterday from Smyth's. Got an email today saying it's dispatched so they might close shops but still doing online orders.

I know footlocker have shut all shops but doing online orders from 5 around the country do I assume others are doing the same.

Baker Ross have 25% off orders over £19 I think so ordered a load of craft stuff from there too. If you want it it's FRAN25

I think John Lewis are still open/online as well.

There's also amazon bit allegedly have a big back log.

Boots.com also have toys, orders are taking to to a week but you've got time.

Do your but for social distancing and shop online instead.

NannyR · 19/03/2020 18:39

Bigger supermarkets have lots of toys, books and craft activities. Charity shops often have great value toys but they may well all be closed now.
Three year olds have no idea about the value of gifts - if they enjoy playing with it, it's a great gift.

ShirleyPhallus · 19/03/2020 18:40

I'm not bothered about it river island no one said anything about me buying anything from there I'm saying it said online river island is closing

What’s the link between river island and your 3 year old daughters birthday then OP?

darceybussell · 19/03/2020 18:41

I think River Island has closed its stores but you can still order online. I assume Smyths will be similar. They are all offering huge discounts too, I'm sure you will manage to get sorted.

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Bluebell121 · 19/03/2020 18:43

@Nquartz oh thankyou that's such a big help hearing that! I was scared she's looked forward to this for months! And half of the presants I had in my basket have gone 😭 & to everyone else river island isn't somewhere I was getting presants from I was just saying it said river island closed them smyths soon

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Bluebell121 · 19/03/2020 18:44

@ShirleyPhallus I've explained this online it said river island closed now smyths is next , it was just a examples

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Hiphopopotamus · 19/03/2020 18:46

She’s three Confused bake a cake, have balloons, play music for a dance party, cook her favourite dinner. She’s three...

ErrolTheDragon · 19/03/2020 18:46

Try Bright Minds - they're online/catalog anyway and have brilliant stuff for all ages.

Nursetrixie · 19/03/2020 18:46

What’s River Island got to do with your 3 year olds birthday? Do they even do children’s clothes?

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