I've started my Christmas shopping. I was looking at a local notice board and saw these cute children's baking sets for sale. Apron, little bowl and utensils, cookie cutters, and a baking pack and it all comes in a little bag that the child can colour in. Coloured pens are provided. Alice and Sitiveni will enjoy them, Dad is a chef. There was a limited number of them, only twenty, so I was pleased to get a couple.
And on a Christmas theme I was in town doing some shopping for my friend who is in a rest home and spotted these Mrs Santa mugs. They are very festive but I don't need any new mugs and I'm never sure how they would be to drink out of. I think if I had something like this I'd have to fill them with candy canes or chocolates although I guess they are meant for hot chocolate or cocoa. But we don't drink that at Christmas in this part of the world.
On the way home we called in to visit Jacqui. She was very excited to show us her new bargain buy. She been browsing in one of the local op shops and found this almost mint condition 1960's Sindy doll. With a bed. Original clothing and bedding and not a mark on either. She only paid $12 for the lot. Jacqui collects dolls, Daisy though, not Sindy. But she said she couldn't leave her behind. They were on a high shelf behind a couple of other things and she wonders whether someone had hidden them and was planning on going back for them later. Whatever the reason, they now reside at Jacqui's with the Daisys that are already there.
And I think that's about it for today.
Until next time,
Diana
Christmas shopping already. The year is flying by once again. The little ones will love those baking sets.
ReplyDeleteI've been given, a long time ago, 2 big Xmas mugs like that. I bring them out every year, fill them up with Xmas deco and have them on the window sill. More Xmas cheer!
ReplyDeleteI find those novelty mugs are a tad too thick to be able to drink from them. And yes. Definitely iced chocolate for our Christmas
ReplyDeleteI haven't even thought about Christmas yet, although it's getting on towards the end of October. Funny mugs.
ReplyDeleteI love the little apron- I will be looking for something like that for my two great grand girls. Love the little Santa mugs, too. I wish we had cool shops around here to browse, but unfortunately I would have to drive to a much larger town. There's always the internet though! :)
ReplyDeleteThose kinds of mugs look cute but I agree, not sure if they are best for drinking from.
ReplyDeleteWell done on starting your Christmas shopping. I have three birthdays to buy for (one on Christmas Day) too so I really should get cracking.
Good idea to get a jump on Christmas presents. The baking sets are a perfect gift and so cute.
ReplyDeleteA good start on your Christmas Shopping.
ReplyDeleteI did buy a few cards recently ... it's a small start :)
All the best Jan
I've been thinking about Christmas here too but no shopping started yet.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a great thing to shop early. 😊 You get the best selection and the prices are usually lower, and you avoid the rush and the store running out of stock. As well, it is easier on the budget because rather than spending a lot of money in a short period of time you are able to take more time. And you alleviate the stress.
ReplyDeletei've managed to find a child's chef apron and hat for my grand daughter as she has a little mini kitchen, I like to buy things a bit early too so I can post them.
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