Christmas is coming! 2007 - merged thread

Phatmouse

Anyone know what Brio Networkers are, they are really cheap on the boots website, they look cute cut I have never heard of them.

MrsTinks

Brio - we've had this for years in Denmark - thought it was over here too?
It's mainly from memory this kinds wooden train set - not dis-similar to what you can get at Ikea but this would be much better quality. Infact in Denmar it's kinda seen as the toy before LEGO because it's so solid and it's real wood

MrsTinks

Looking at Boots... ok so they have moved on from the trains we used to have - but the joins between the tracks are the same... just that now they are networks? :eek: What's wrong with good old trains!

computerwoman

I remember getting my son (21 now) a train set from boot's year's ago it's still in the loft packed away for any gran kids that might come along...along with all his action man stuff...still going after how long...as I can remember action man from a child and I'm 46 soon....:D

computerwoman

sonee2405 wrote: »

talking of hampers my little sister specifically asked for a winter cold hamper this year- so i have got her 2 nice fluffy pink towels, a cosy black dressing gown (topshop bogof sale)and some winter pyjamas from la senza(sale)Also some debenhams sale slippers.All i need now is some slipper sox, a nice cuddly cushion from disney store, some winter bath stuff and a wooly hat &scarf+gloves.Might throw in a good book too.Also found some cheap yankee candles and a nice bath lily(monsoon).
My sister has made her friend a hamper with a betty boop theme- I have been helping her find bits and found loads in recent boots sales also some pyjamas from new look with betty boop on.

Hi when do la senza have a sale...great idea's thanks...:D

sonee2405

computerwoman wrote: »

Hi when do la senza have a sale...great idea's thanks...:D

i got pjs from the last sale(couple of weeks ago) i would imagine the next sale will be before or after xmas.hth

sammy_kaye18

Hi All, some good ideas - i might just look at a book to go in my nans tea hamper - i think she'd like that. Haev to ask though - i was thinking of including some nice biscuits to go with her tea - any ideas or suggestions for peoples favourite biscuits?? i prefer good old digestives or rich tea myself (althoguh a bourbon every now and then is good too) btu i want somethign a bit fancier and bear in mind my grandad is getting a shortbread selection in his hamper

princesslae

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Hi All, some good ideas - i might just look at a book to go in my nans tea hamper - i think she'd like that. Haev to ask though - i was thinking of including some nice biscuits to go with her tea - any ideas or suggestions for peoples favourite biscuits?? i prefer good old digestives or rich tea myself (althoguh a bourbon every now and then is good too) btu i want somethign a bit fancier and bear in mind my grandad is getting a shortbread selection in his hamper

Hi Sammy,

Have you tried looking in M&S? They sometimes do nicer biscuits like shortbread smirls with chocolate down the side, or those long curly ones, two packets for 99p, especially near Xmas. The packaging looks very nice too.

tinselfairy

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Hi All, some good ideas - i might just look at a book to go in my nans tea hamper - i think she'd like that. Haev to ask though - i was thinking of including some nice biscuits to go with her tea - any ideas or suggestions for peoples favourite biscuits?? i prefer good old digestives or rich tea myself (althoguh a bourbon every now and then is good too) btu i want somethign a bit fancier and bear in mind my grandad is getting a shortbread selection in his hamper

In the Asda extra special range they do something called caramel waffles, I think that's what they are named.
You place them on top of your mug of tea/coffee and the heat rising from the drink makes they go soft and the caramel inside a bit gooey. Delish.
They sell them in Lakeland shops too, but they cost twice as much .

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is anyone else really looking forward to when the shops start getting their xmas stock instore i cant wait to look at all the pressies, lights crackers and food. And harrods christmas store has already opened i would love to visit it!