Help me, elves!

**AnyDream** · December 17th, 2013, 08:20 AM

Well it's that time of year again when the easy parts of our lists are ticked off, but the hard ones remain. The queues are getting longer and a few people are developing involuntary twitches.

SO - this is a community service thread. If there's something you need to find, fast just ask. The BB elves are only a post away!

**AnyDream** · December 17th, 2013, 08:21 AM

So I'll start. Where's a good place to find a lovely but not too expensive scarf (summery one) for a middle-aged auntie?

**Tinks** · December 17th, 2013, 08:34 AM

I saw scarves in Katies for like $10.

Is anyone in Melbourne going to Costco between now and Christmas? I reallllllly want to get my kids a 5kg jar Nutella but don't want to pay the $60 membership fee just for that one thing. So if anyone is going, I'd be forever grateful if you could please pick me up a jar. I'll pay you, of course.

**emmjayt** · December 17th, 2013, 08:56 AM

You can buy them at other places too - LaManna direct in Essendon has them and I've seen them somewhere else too

**Teeki** · December 17th, 2013, 09:14 AM

Re: scarves, we got a good one for MIL at Millers for $14.

I've actually finished our Christmas shopping, even the hard ones. Whoo!

**Jaycee** · December 17th, 2013, 09:30 AM

Great thread MD!

Teeki - I wish I was finished, still got a heap to get, although I know what I need to get so that's a plus I suppose

**~Kim~** · December 17th, 2013, 09:46 AM

Even our Kmart has some funky ones MD.

**MrsFabuloso** · December 17th, 2013, 10:07 AM

Does anyone know if there are any Jake and the Neverland bikes or scooters around, suitable for a 3 year old?

**Olive** · December 17th, 2013, 10:22 AM

Tinks when you free ths week? I can meet you there!

**Doing my best** · December 17th, 2013, 10:26 AM

Ohh.. I have Secret Santa on Friday.. a $10 spend, for a male, late 20's, a really nice person (what I do know of him) and can take a joke.. so would love some help.. DH wasn't any help at all

**AnyDream** · December 17th, 2013, 11:29 AM

Mrs F, not sure about the Jake scooters, maybe someone else has seen them? ETA Lasoo says Toys R Us and Myer both have them on special, both three wheelers. The Toys R has the two wheels at the back and the Myer one has the two wheels at the front - not sure how big/suitable for a 3 yo they would be?

DMB - is he a blokey kind of bloke? Any interests you know about?

**Teeki** · December 17th, 2013, 11:36 AM

Jaycee, if you're going shopping in the big town near us earlier in the day is better, there are people everywhere and parking at Woolies/Big W is madness!

Mrs F, there are 3 wheeled scooters at Big W, they have the two wheels at the front which apparently makes turning easier. I know the girls one is purple with Tinkerbelle on it, but not sure about the boys version sorry.

**TaRhLi.** · December 17th, 2013, 11:54 AM

I've got all mine sorted except I need to get DD's best friend a little something and I'm stuck....

4yr old who is a 'Princess', loves dress up's and make up and handbags (but has heaps already and I know her mum wouldn't want anymore), she has LOTS of books and is the complete opposite to DD who is a tomboy and loves to play outside in the dirt.

It was both hers and DD's birthday in October and I got her some sidewalk chalk and an outfit - pink jeans and a top - so looking to get something different.

So ideas anyone?? Don't want to spend too much.

**Cassius2** · December 17th, 2013, 12:36 PM

4yr old who is a 'Princess', loves dress up's and make up and handbags (but has heaps already and I know her mum wouldn't want anymore), she has LOTS of books and is the complete opposite to DD who is a tomboy and loves to play outside in the dirt.

So ideas anyone?? Don't want to spend too much.

what about a magnetic dress up set? they sit around the $15-25 mark. tiger tribe do some lovely smaller ones.

DMB: i am boring with secret santas and would go a mug with chocolates stuffed inside. otherwise even a bunnings voucher or something?

Tinks: mediterranean wholesalers in brunswick on sydney road sells them too. (giant nutella). and 'marias deli' in brunswick on nicholson st.

**~Kim~** · December 17th, 2013, 07:12 PM

I've got all mine sorted except I need to get DD's best friend a little something and I'm stuck....

4yr old who is a 'Princess', loves dress up's and make up and handbags (but has heaps already and I know her mum wouldn't want anymore), she has LOTS of books and is the complete opposite to DD who is a tomboy and loves to play outside in the dirt.

It was both hers and DD's birthday in October and I got her some sidewalk chalk and an outfit - pink jeans and a top - so looking to get something different.

So ideas anyone?? Don't want to spend too much.

What about fuzzy felt? THey aren't exxie, available in princess variety too.

**CinderToriella** · December 17th, 2013, 09:02 PM

I'm after coloring books for a 12 month old little boy .. I can't find any good ones for his age anywhere :/ they all have crosswords and things added in which are to old for him

**TeniBear** · December 17th, 2013, 09:05 PM

Tinks - I'm going tomorrow*, just have to work out how I could get it to you...

*Insert obligatory "if I'm not in labour" here

**JLeigh29** · December 17th, 2013, 09:41 PM

Cinder - I've found the basic colouring books in the $2 shops to be best for littlies - no crosswords etc

TaRhLi - bead set? What about fabric pens/crayons and a plain calico bag so she can decorate her own library/swimming/shopping bag? Glitter pens, sequins, crafty stuff?

Anyone know anywhere that sells lightweight cargo pants for DH? Lowes had a few pairs the other day, but not in DH's size.