*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

fatblackandwhite

I don't know how old your LO is but I would say perhaps go for the monsters themselves but maybe not the outfits? The monsters are super lovely and come in a lovely box with a 'proper' passport and birth certificate. I am not sure they even need clothes!

kayandy_2

I work in a nursery && the boys I look after enjoy playing with the dolls and teddies && dressing them and undressing them the boys I look after range from 2-3 though! Hope that helps

quidsy

My son is 6, he would be more interested in taking off the clothes to see if they have a moo or a wink!

msgigglewick

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Help needed.
Is Designabear Cool Dudes still girly ?

It is all in the sale in Argos, and I was going to get 2 monsters and accessories for Robbie. I know he is too young but they are not doing them anymore so would need to get them now.
But is dressing up a monster in clothes a boy thing ?

Because ds has asd he did nothing like that as he had little imagination.

I have reserved it all in our local store but am now having second thoughts.

Why isn't it a boys thing? would be a great idea to dress a monster up, it teachs them dressing skills. theres lots of dress me dolls aimed at boys on amazon (pirates, safari men etc) Dressing a monster is fun and funny! My dd has been eyeing those up too lol

noodles86

Hi everyone,

Any idea for a leather aniversary gift for a man, I already have belt or notepad in mind (trying to find a nice leather ruled notebook however, well one I can afford!).

No trousers (lol), keyrings, luggage tags, photo frames, device covers.

Really struggling with a gift pref £15 max

PoppyGirl

Noodles how about a leather organiser tray? They may be out of budget but perhaps you could get one in a sale?

If you know what I mean - it's got compartments for his stuff. My OH comes in and dumps his keys, change and watch on the window sil. I presume one of these trays is for things like that to keep them tidier!

springdreams

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Help needed.
Is Designabear Cool Dudes still girly ?

It is all in the sale in Argos, and I was going to get 2 monsters and accessories for Robbie. I know he is too young but they are not doing them anymore so would need to get them now.
But is dressing up a monster in clothes a boy thing ?

Because ds has asd he did nothing like that as he had little imagination.

I have reserved it all in our local store but am now having second thoughts.

My DS would only ever take clothes off of toys :cool:

Nic2075, I hope you feel more upbeat soon.

I have ordered these Santa slippers from Amazon - they are on sale:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009ZS7TIY/ref=ox_ya_os_product

noodles86

PoppyGirl wrote: »

Noodles how about a leather organiser tray? They may be out of budget but perhaps you could get one in a sale?

If you know what I mean - it's got compartments for his stuff. My OH comes in and dumps his keys, change and watch on the window sil. I presume one of these trays is for things like that to keep them tidier!

Oh thats a lovely idea but nothing my oh would use. He only has his keys which are on a hook in the utility room. He's not allowed money I've bought him some chocs fr hotel chocolate Im looking to see if I could find a small leather box to put them in, then they could double up as the gift but I dont think Id find one in my budget and I need it by the 23rd August! Thinking of finding some trainers with leather on, over my budget but would be practical!

noodles86

springdreams wrote: »

My DS would only ever take clothes off of toys :cool:

Nic2075, I hope you feel more upbeat soon.

I have ordered these Santa slippers from Amazon - they are on sale:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009ZS7TIY/ref=ox_ya_os_product

Love them!

Lina_T

NOODLES Here's one leather journal, the XL is £15
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/paperhigh/product/fair-trade-stitched-leather-journals

And a couple of other ideas

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/paperhigh/product/leather_photo_albums

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/deservedlyso/product/a5-recylced-leather-envelope-wallet

Or how about a wallet?