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Ideas please for bits and pieces to put in Jars.

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DAncer66 Mon 31-Oct-16 03:52:16

Thanks. Some fantastic ideas there. I’m making a list.

After you’ve done it a few times, you start to run out of ideas.

Little ones are 6, 5 and 3

Charleygirl Sun 30-Oct-16 17:50:19

I love the local Tiger shop near me. If there is something you fancy, do not leave it too long because with some items they cannot always get a replacement. Everything appears to be well made and presented and it is so cheap.

suzied Sun 30-Oct-16 17:43:13

If you have a Lidl near you they occasionally give away little toys in a bag called Stickies, they are little figured that stick to a surface and there's a whole collection. We have a bagful waiting for the GC, they like opening the packet to see which one theyve got and lining them alll up. We got one free for every £10 spent, they don't always have them but when they do we ask for them.

ninathenana Sun 30-Oct-16 17:19:21

Have a look at party bag toys. Our Tesco has a selection next too the paper plates, banners etc.

NotTooOld Sun 30-Oct-16 15:41:27

I think the Tiger shops are Danish, in fact. One has 'popped up' near us and it's got some interesting bits and pieces of stock. Well worth a look. As I said, ours is a pop-up, ie it's rented an empty shop for a short period and then it will disappear, probably after Christmas, but I don't think all Tigers are pop-up.

Re the OP's question, do you have a Works shop near you? It's great for the sort of thing you are looking for. And what about coins? A shiny 20p, 50p or a pound might be a good idea.

nanaK54 Sun 30-Oct-16 15:31:27

Bubble mix, crayons, pencils, hair slides (if girls), small bouncy balls, sheets of stickers

tanith Sun 30-Oct-16 15:29:27

I think Tiger are a Dutch company they are brilliant for cheap assortment of toys, stationery, and nic-nacky things this is just a little bit of things they do..
uk.flyingtiger.com/en-gb/catalog/toysandgames

grannylyn65 Sun 30-Oct-16 15:18:19

Haven't heard of a Tiger shop !

JackyB Sun 30-Oct-16 15:16:38

How old are they? If they can read there are tiny books of jokes they would love.

yogagran Sun 30-Oct-16 15:14:37

Small notes telling them that they're special and that you love them

DAncer66 Sun 30-Oct-16 15:13:54

Thanks, tanith. I'll check that out.

Anyone got anymore ideas?

tanith Sun 30-Oct-16 14:33:12

See if you can find a Tiger shop near you they are excellent for little bits and pieces of all sorts..

DAncer66 Sun 30-Oct-16 14:13:48

I have large clear plastic jars with lids, each with a child’s name on it. I pick up a few bits and pieces when I’m shopping and drop them into the jars. When full I tie them up with pink or blue ribbon. My grandkids are young and enjoy their ‘lucky dip’ present.

Ideas please for bits and pieces to put in Jars.