The Mock Turtle

Squirrel wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:58 am I also want to get advent calendars. They didn’t really like the Star Wars Lego ones last year.

Has anyone seen any good ones with nice things in?

I just do chocolate ones which they can open at breakfast which is apparently all the excitement they need. And it doesn’t fill my house with more stuff.

Squirrel, you're going to have to update the thread title. Not that I want less time to get organized!

I am almost on top of birthday girl buying. Just need to order her glockenspiel, which was what she asked for. I am hopefully grabbing a secondhand music stand later today, and she has some bits and pieces like slippers, Fluff (yes, the gross jar of marshmallow), books and smelly stuff. Done!

The birthday boy has asked for a punchbag to practice karate on. (Cobra Kai addict.)

Squirrel wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:58 am I also want to get advent calendars. They didn’t really like the Star Wars Lego ones last year.

Has anyone seen any good ones with nice things in?

I’ve bought S the Schleich dinosaur one which looks ok. I haven’t had a close look at it yet though.

My aunt gave S some dinosaur masks from Clockwork Soldier who have some nice paper based gifts.

Halfway there (on Friday)!

I just had a thought to get personalized reusable straws as stocking fillers (we have a general use pack of metal ones) and found some for a reasonable price on Etsy. I thought I'd share in case that helps.

Ooo, can you link please?

I can’t vouch for them as I haven’t received them yet but
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/7401748 ... teel-metal

Squirrel wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:58 am I also want to get advent calendars. They didn’t really like the Star Wars Lego ones last year.

Has anyone seen any good ones with nice things in?

I ordered this from Amazon (I know). It makes little wooden trains which as far as I can see will fit on the Brio etc wooden tracks. And if they don't they can be a nice Christmas tradition to bring out.

wendy james wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:57 pm I can’t vouch for them as I haven’t received them yet but
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/7401748 ... teel-metal

I have taken the plunge anyway! Thanks!

I’ve added Cards Against Humanity Family Edition to my list for them. It will be perfect for our camping trips!

Estrella wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:17 am I’ve added Cards Against Humanity Family Edition to my list for them. It will be perfect for our camping trips!

Oooo! I will investigate.

Same, thanks Est!

Just wanted to share this excellent gift guide - particularly lots of STEM, books and creative type of gifts on there.

https://tksstgiftguide.tumblr.com/

Thank you!

lorri_b wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:14 am Just wanted to share this excellent gift guide - particularly lots of STEM, books and creative type of gifts on there.

https://tksstgiftguide.tumblr.com/

I’ve found loads of things I want to get!

Squirrel wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:17 pm

lorri_b wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:14 am Just wanted to share this excellent gift guide - particularly lots of STEM, books and creative type of gifts on there.

https://tksstgiftguide.tumblr.com/

I’ve found loads of things I want to get!

Me too! Thanks, Lorri

It's really good isn't it? Apparently added to regularly.

I've found loads of nice bits!

Some great ideas on here, and special thanks to Wendy, we’ve bought S a slush puppie machine as she loves them but hates paper straws as they go soggy too quick so they’ll be a perfect stocking filler!

Does anyone do the Royal Mail Santa letter thing? S is able to write a letter this year but I'm can't decide whether to try it.

wendy james wrote: ↑Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:57 pm I can’t vouch for them as I haven’t received them yet but
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/7401748 ... teel-metal

Now vouched for!

They look fab!