I know, I said Christmas, I can’t quite believe it myself either, but for any of you that like to plan ahead and get started on gifts early, read on. Why not try your luck in this competition and add three gifts to your Christmas stash?
I absolutely LOVE the collections that Quarto Kids put out for Christmas and this year is no exception. There are some brilliant titles available this year, both books and gifts.
Last Christmas, for the first time I did a Christmas Book Advent Calendar. I so wish I had started this years ago. The children really enjoyed it. Just like an advent calendar, they unwrapped one book per day and we read that as the bedtime story. It was lovely to discover new Christmas books, as well as being a great way to re-visit our Christmas favourites. Have you done this before?
So, up for grabs today are the following:
The Dinosaur Awards
Celebrate the prehistoric past with 50 dynamic dinosaurs. Readers can learn all about the dinosaurs’ features, diet and habits as well as discover what makes each one so prize-worthy – and there are 10 comic strips to enjoy, too. With easy-to-understand, humorous text by Barbara Taylor and joyful illustrations from cartoonist Stephen Collins, this is the perfect book for dinosaur-loving kids everywhere. There are pronunciation guides, time periods, and vital statistics for each dinosaur, as well as an index to peruse. This is the perfect gift for your little palaeontologist.
Step into the Nutcracker
It was Christmas Eve in Marie’s house. Her parents were having a party and she and her brother, Fritz, were wondering what wonderful present their Godfather would give them this year… This exquisite layered board book combines a simple narrative with die-cut holes and original illustrations to create a captivating storytelling experience.
Step inside the classic story of The Nutcracker. With gentle, engaging text, beautiful illustrations, die cut and layered pages, all of which encourage the reader to interact with the book and turn each page to delight in the increasingly expansive spreads.
Squishy Human Body
These are fun, engaging science kits for curious minds!
Take the journey of a lifetime and enter the world of the human body, complete with organs, muscles and bones.
Contents: 12 bones, 9 squishy organs, organ-iser poster, plastic tweezers, plastic forceps, human body model & stand, 24-page book, instruction sheet. Great for younger curious children, but also for older children to help with things like biology revision for exams! These kits really bring things to life.
Competition Time
Now, as always the super exciting part. The competition! You can win a copy of all of these. All you have to do is enter the easy widget below. UK entrants only though please!
*WIN* A Bundle of Goodies to Kick Start Christmas ShoppingTERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Giveaway will run until 1st October 2021.
- There is one prize to be won.
- The prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative is offered.
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102 comments
Usually by about now!
usually around November time!
I’ve already started Christmas shopping
When I realise I’ve got about a week to go!
In the january sales
I start shopping for Christmas in the January sales as otherwise I just cant manage to get presents for everyone as it’s all just so expensive isn’t it.
Usually in January
I start my Christmas shopping in October .. I like to avoid the busy period , and finish it before the weather deteriorates .
I started last month and get a few bits each month.
Usually the beginning of November
in the January sales!!
Boxing Day! I shop all year when I see bargains.
the beginning of November
2-3 weeks before Christmas Day.
I start putting bits and pieces away through the year but I make an effort to start in October
Throughout the year as I see suitable things, but properly from October.
September – gives me 3 pay days to spread the cost!
I buy the first bits in November.
I’m always one of those that leave it until last minute but have the intentions of getting it done and dusted in November haha
Funnily enough, I am starting with a couple of attractive online offers to put away this weekend. I usually start about now.
I usually start in September
September I focus on Christmas, but will buy throughout the year if I see a suitable gift.
I normally don’t start till december!
I start shopping for Christmas from January and also save for park shopping vouchers.
after Halloween!
Already started xmas shopping, get bargains when I see them
Not until November
i’ve started and like to be finished before December, but I never am.
the beginning of November
i start just after chritmas iknow what people like and i but thoughful gifts whn i see them. i also upcyle and craft all year around making gifts.
I start around October
I dont usually start until December, in case ideas change. I might start a little earlier this year, so things can get posted out much earlier
I’ve normally started some but this year I’ve got nothing yet, to be honest I’ve no idea where to start with it all.
I would like to say I’m ultra organised and start in January, but actually if truth be known I usually start in the middle of December!
Oct / Nov depends on offers
I normally start my online shopping in September but not as yet this year!
cRACKIN PRIZE THANK YOU. SHOPPING IS DONE FROM NOW FOR XMAS
I normally start shopping for Christmas over summer. I’m late this year as distracted by our daughter’s wedding. So far I’ve only bought 2 gifts.
in October
I look out for bits as soon as Christmas is over but properly start putting things away from September.
just started this week x
I usually start in October x
I start shopping in September for Christmas once the children are back at school.
Thankyou very much for the chance to enter
Good luck everyone
Late October early November ish!
i shop all year round when I see a bargain i just usually snap it up
In the new year sales
I never actually stop! I have Christmas in the back of my mind all year round and just pick things up as I see them
i normaly start christmas shopping in october
December! I’m such a last minute person who will rush out and do the mad Christmas dash. Every year I say I’ll be more prepared though!
I usually start at the beginning of December or later! I’m not really too concerned about it, it’s only one day!!
I make notes on my phone trhoughout the year of ideas then usually start in November I dont go crazy so it’s just to split cost over a couple of wages
I collect little bits and pieces all year and then maybe Nov time think about what else I need
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October, normally is when I start
I shop all year round ! That way it seems cheaper
i usually start shopping for xmas in november
I usually start in October and get bits and bobs here and there
Usually in the summer
I have already started my christmas shopping
It’s such a huge expense that I try to start as early as possible. Once the school uniforms have been bought I then move on to Christmas.
I never stop. If I see something at anytime and think it will be a good christmas gift then I will buy it and store it away
I leave all Christmas shopping to my wife & she starts at the Boxing day sales
I’m always on the look out for Christmas presents, So I’m Christmas shopping all year round
Not until November
Around the end of November beginning of December I like the atmosphere
i will do mine around november time this year 🙂
I start about mid November!
Not until November
Normally I October/November.
Late November, although I often end up doing a lot of it the week before :/
I pick up things all year round in the sales…..
I usually start in September but with only going out when I need to due to covid I think it will mostly be Amazon this yearagain!
For the children anytime otherwise last minute for adults
Usually sometime in November, unless I see a real bargain before that.
Just starting with a few bits now
I have already started, a month ago. I have to try to spread out the cost
Usually in october
October 🙂
I usually try to start in January, then have a lull with a mad panic towards the end of the year
Usually about the end of October.
In September when I start seeing little stocking fillers
I may buy the odd thing earlier but the majority of my Christmas shopping is done from around the end of the first week in December. The trouble is then that every year I wish I had started buying earlier.
I shop for Christmas from January onwards so that it is not such a rush at the end!
I try to get it all done in early December. But I often end up still needing things the week before.
I have to start really early as two of my children have December birthdays, so it’s even more expensive for me and I have to try and spread the cost over the whole year!
I’ve already started shopping for Christmas! Less stress for me starting it early!
Not until November
I’m usually last minute I try to be early but it never happens
Usually round about October – just after my little boy’s birthday.
start thinking about it in September 🙂
I’ve been getting bits throughout the year ?
Thanks
Throughout the year as I see things I like, but properly from September.
I start thinking about it now but it will probably be a few weeks yet until I actually start
i start shopping for xmas in november
I usually start in October
I will start shopping for Christmas later this month
I start shopping about the beginning of December.
the beginning of December but get tubs of chocolates when they first are on sale in the shops.
I’m a late starter. so I only start shopping 1-2 weeks before the day itself!
I used to be a Christmas Eve kind of shopper but since having children I’ve been more organised (slightly ?)
Usually September but its getting later and later
In January in the sales!
I have started really early and even wrapped some this yesar, trying to be super organised