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Advent calendars

(131 Posts)
Joseann Tue 12-Sept-23 17:25:10

Sounds nice.
Mine us a self indulgent beauty calendar, as usual. I agree, it's a treat.

Grandmabatty Tue 12-Sept-23 17:22:37

That sounds like a good idea. I shall explore

Chocolatelovinggran Tue 12-Sept-23 17:20:45

Ooh yes - I loved my jam advent calendar last year.

Ilovecheese Tue 12-Sept-23 17:02:52

I had the sewing one. I made up a sort of lucky dip for our sewing group with bits and bobs from it. It was fun.
We had a jam one last year. 24 flavours to sample. I know they re extravagant but they are enjoyable.

karmalady Tue 12-Sept-23 16:56:03

An advent calendar is something that I can do without but it is nice to have something to open every day in the dark season, especially when living alone. I have had various e mails from companies, wool related, sewing related etc.

I fancied one I have had before, entirely hedonistic. It was £60, I had £10 off with the spin of a wheel and I had free postage. Liquorice from Denmark

My resolve was not very strong this year

karmalady Tue 12-Sept-23 16:50:53

I bought one last year and it was nice, cost a fair bit but was sewing related. Afterwards I appreciated that I only had a few things that I would use, the rest went to the charity shop

I have just ordered a calendar for this year, entirely different