Christmas Gift Ideas

[TheFamousGrouse]

2 Piece Drain Cleaning Kit. Top of everybody's list surely.

 

[AndiK]

2 Piece Drain Cleaning Kit. Top of everybody's list surely.

Bit of tinsel and a bow round it, job’s a good’un.

 

[TheFamousGrouse]

Bit of tinsel and a bow round it, job’s a good’un.

Was definitely on the midnight / 1am show, but now seems to have disappeared.

 

[AndiK]

Was definitely on the midnight / 1am show, but now seems to have disappeared.

Disappointing. People must have been multi-buying for their loved ones and gift drawers.

 

[Battiola73]

If I got that as a gift it wouldn’t have been used on a drain

 

[donna255]

Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention.

I will be ordering at lease a dozen as gifts. My friends and family will be so grateful for this.

 

[maymorganlondon]

My Christmas gift idea: don't shop at Q.
Extra tip: never rely on Q for Christmas food.

I'm gradually buying Christmas gifts now so it doesn't all hit me in December and January card bills. Tbh, I prefer to pay up front rather than rely on the never-never these days.

 

[TheFamousGrouse]

Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention.

I will be ordering at lease a dozen as gifts. My friends and family will be so grateful for this.

They were in packs of two, so you could keep one and "gift" one. Another horrible Americanism.
A gift, yes. To gift, NO.

 

[Battiola73]

They were in packs of two, so you could keep one and "gift" one. Another horrible Americanism.
A gift, yes. To gift, NO.

Quite agree. Heard a BA on a shoe show last night say that these shoes would go well with a trouser or a tight. What happened to trousers, tights or a pair of trousers or a pair of tights? Hate these Americanisms they use.

 

[mitteny]

They just churn out the same shows as normal and put the word "Gifts" at the end for example: "Gardening gifts" "DIY Gifts" "Beauty Gifts" "Jewellery Gifts"
Its pathetic really!!!

 

[stratobuddy]

I see that EVERY item is now - Hurry, going fast.

Whatever this was, I must REALLY hurry, as they'v had 7 orders lol

 

[Mazza]

2 Piece Drain Cleaning Kit. Top of everybody's list surely.

I CANNOT believe even Q could classify this as a Christmas Gift.

 

[candycane]

I CANNOT believe even Q could classify this as a Christmas Gift.

And, dear friends, that is EXACTLY why I pick my own gifts for Christmas and just charge them to Mr CC's Barclaycard. He'd get me some shoo shoo nonsense or probably nothing at all with the lame excuse "you never said what you wanted". Or I'd get drain cleaner because "we need it".

CC

 

[ERICS MUM]

I just cannot make a start on my Christmas shopping until 1st Nov. It’s my tradition, I have a routine .

My sister in law and I have one day dedicated to buying cards, wrappings etc and another for choosing gifts for mutual family members, to avoid duplication !
I might spend an hour helping my brother buy for his grandchildren, although he usually goes out on Christmas Eve - to the ATM !
My sister shops for gifts on line and has me collecting stuff in-store for her !

 

[stratobuddy]

I see they have socks as a gift idea Give me a drain cleaner any day !

 

[Battiola73]

Just saw the popcorn stars £22.95 plus £1.95 p&p. Rather get from local supermarket for £1.20 a big bag. I could buy 20 bags for that price. Not fussed over the flavours Joe & Steph have either.

 

[candycane]

I tried that popcorn once and I definitely didn't like the chocolate ones. I think I might have sent some of it back. It's something I can definitely live without.

CC

 

[Brissles]

I've been buying gifts too so it doesn't hit hard in December - when the car insurance, car service and gas bills are due.
I've also been spending more with cash too, and found it really helps.

 

[Vienna]

I`ve finished my Christmas shopping. I shop throughout the year in sales or with discount codes. I hate the manic feeding frenzy near to Christmas when everybody rushes around the shops or they`re hoovering up anything or everything on websites. I like it all done and dusted well before Christmas and then I can sit back and relax .
I know my way isn`t for everybody but it`s how I`ve always done it and it means I am stress free.

 

[donna255]

Puts hand up, I buy in the sales for friends. My elderly aunt gets shortbread and chocolate biscuits from M&S every year, one male friend gets bags of toffees and fudge from M&S. Used to be Thorntons, but they are always sold out.

The M&S Xmas biscuits and chocolates are in shops already.