Really corny old Advent calendars with glitter!

I buy GC Lego advent calendars, like they really need any more Lego

Yes, Nanaandgrampy, they do all sorts now. I did buy the M&S beauty one for a dd last year - seemed v good value at the special price once you'd already spent £x. Dd was v pleased. No use buying for other dd - never been into makeup and whatnot so she'd never use it.

I always buy the four GC's an advent calendar.
Last year I snapped up four bargains early in September.
Of course, I forgot I had them, and bought fresh ones again in December.
So last year each GC had TWO.

D and partner still buy each other ones with chocolate.
I like a good old fashioned one too Witzend we have had one with wooden blocks that you turn to show different numbers for about 15-20 yrs which I still put out.

You'll get no problems from me when it comes to discussing the C word! I love the buildup whenever it starts.

I have been reading some distressing things about glitter though and how it's just as bad as microbeads for the environment. So if I could make a plea for those of you who do arts and crafts to buy a biodegradable option (like this one maybe www.ecoglitterfun.com/) that might be the way forward? And try refrain from glittery cards and wrap this year. I'm not going to harp on about it but it's something that's only recently come to my attention and I thought others might like to know.

And yes N&G there are some crazy options. Last year there was a whisky one on Amazon for over a £1k!

On a slightly different note, have you noticed the increase in REALLY expensive advent calendar ( £25 +) they have one with Happy land in , one with Hot wheels cars and for £49.99 you can get a wine one !!

I never had an Advent calendar as a child either, but I remember going to our little post office where loose cards were on sale for a few pennies. There was always glitter - it wasn't a proper card without glitter! The post office floor was covered in it! I have noticed in recent years that glitter (but not the full-on, in yer face glitter of old! Sigh) is making a comeback.