Charlottechicken Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I have received my Hawkins Bazaar catalogue this week and as usual it is full of things I never knew I needed! It is a great place to shop for 'someone who has everything', and also kids (of any age) with an enquiring mind. Loads of things for less than a fiver, like crystal growing kits and zoetropes. This year they even have real sterilised owl pellets (or owl puke as they call it!) for you to dissect. If you are lucky there may be a skeleton of a small creature in there The plastic light up tulips are really nice though, they create a lovely ambient glow. Take a look, though I would sign up for the catalogue as I find it easier to look through. www.hawkin.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 My girls love that shop It always amazes me how much you can get for £5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I love hawkins bazaar. You can even find stuff that I was given was I was a kid Lots of little stocking fillers, I always get loads of silly little bits for my 2 nephews... like squeezy putty or those really noisey long balloons. My sister has told me not to bother with all the bits and bobs this year (because she doesnt like clutter or noise)....but that aint gonna stop me !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Oh quite right Chelsea, it's your duty as an Auntie to provide your nephews with lots of funny, noisy and messy stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I love hawkins bazaar. You can even find stuff that I was given was I was a kid Lots of little stocking fillers, I always get loads of silly little bits for my 2 nephews... like squeezy putty or those really noisey long balloons. My sister has told me not to bother with all the bits and bobs this year (because she doesnt like clutter or noise)....but that aint gonna stop me !! Go for it Chelsea - mine will only be getting the 'bits and bobs'! Far more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 we always use that for stockings - we bought our middle son the stadium horn from there - he reckons it was his best present ever!! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 yes I dont take any notice of my sister ! if she tells me not to do or get something for the kids it spurrs us on to go and buy it Yes it is amazing what fun pressies you can get there for under a fiver. kids are kids and let them stay that way as far as im concerned !! my sister's too busy making them grow up with "designer clothes and trainers" and mod cons. kids should be mucky, loud and noisey. we are a fun auntie and uncle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 yes I dont take any notice of my sister ! if she tells me not to do or get something for the kids it spurrs us on to go and buy it Yes it is amazing what fun pressies you can get there for under a fiver. kids are kids and let them stay that way as far as im concerned !! my sister's too busy making them grow up with "designer clothes and trainers" and mod cons. kids should be mucky, loud and noisey. we are a fun auntie and uncle Just the sort of fun auntie and uncle mine would like! Although I really don't see how they could get any muckier, louder or noisier than they already are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 hee hee she' ll be doing this at christmas - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 All the more fun for you then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Claire thanks for the link to Hawkins Bazaar. Have now done a fair amount of my christmas shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Have just ordered a paper catalougue, too tired to stare at the computer now but it looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 My sister introduced me to Hawkins a few years ago and we've bought many bits and bobs since then. for the last few years Christmas has been at our house - Carl and I don't have children of our own but there are my 2 grandchildren and my sister's two little ones, all of a similar age - we get all the mess* This year - Christmas Day is to be at my sister's (* - and we've loved every minute of it ) PS - it's a good job it's early and I've been able to remove the extra 'o' from bobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Looks smashing for stocking fillers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I'm sure Hawkins Bazaar have just opened up a shop in Peterborough. LSH and I tried to get in for a look but it was PACKED!! Must have only just opened but some of the things they were selling took me straight back to my childhood! We were both pointing at things and exclaiming that we had one of those when we were children!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfinches Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 What a great site. It's good to be able to buy 'extras' for reasonable amounts, otherwise stockings can cost a fortune to fill. Morag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 There is a new shop in Peterborough, Kate. We used to have one in Birmingham, but it was very small, I think it was only on a six month lease. The shops all seem to be concentrated in the south now. They've got a really nice old fashioned looking alarm clock in the catalogue, called a wacky waker, which says 'cock a doodle do' instead of ringing, only £7.99 too! I like the look of the ginger beer kit and there's a micro brewery too! And the snoozing lamb looks lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think theres one in Solihull Claire, if thats any help Theres also one in Telford, I think thats the one nearest to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think theres one in Solihull Claire, if thats any help Theres also one in Telford, I think thats the one nearest to us Thanks for that, Debs, I am on the south side of Birmingham so Solihull is not too far away. Never been to the dreaded Touchwood shopping centre but I may venture over one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Never been to the dreaded Touchwood shopping centre but I may venture over one day. I thought I was the only person in the area who hadn't been to Touchwood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 So there's two wise women in the Midlands then! Shopping's not my thing anymore Lesley, it is now a chore, and no longer a pleasure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 You mean it was once???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 You mean it was once???? In the dim and distant past, yes Much easier online now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 and there are always the Shopping Channels I discovered those while laid up with my leg in plaster, 4 years ago. i managed to spend £200 from the comfort of my armchair! In the days BF - Before Forum - I wish it had been around then. I hate all forms of shopping although some of it is necessary. Carl has found the perfect way to keep shopping bills down - he only ever buys what is on a list and doesn't check out special offers. Although I hate shopping, if I'm there then I will have a look around. On the few times we use a supermarket now, he runs in and buys me a newspaper and brings it back to the car for me. He then does the shopping in record time. He seems to think it costs him less that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Thanks Claire - have ordered a catalogue. From a quick glimpse at the website, it looks like hours of happy browsing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
