How are we all doing in the run up to Christmas? Are you managing to resist the money making machines of big business? I consider myself very good now at 'thinking over' purchases, it wasn't always thus. I love nice things and I do succumb sometimes to 'pretties'. This time of year though I feel bombarded with constant special offers, which let's face it most are not special offers at all.
I saw these beautiful little hedgehogs yesterday and thought oooh hand made, wonderfully cute packaging, what a lovely gift. Friends I was tempted, BUT I took a breath and regained my senses.
These little chaps below are from the famous Bettys, it sort of feels like you are getting more for your money.
But beware they weigh in at 50gms and cost £8.75 plus p&p.
Whereas my favourite chocolate of choice from Lidls weighs in at 125gms, with only 12% sugar (added bonus), and costs under £2.00 or thereabouts.
The brand is lower end and the packaging doesn't scream GIFT, but I feel with a little effort it could be fancied up, is that a term? It is now. The chocolate itself is divine and good for you, that's what I like to believe anyway:)
I did however recently purchase a Victorian brooch which I was quite unable to resist. In my defence when will I find another? It depicts the Goddess of the night Nyx and the Goddess of the morning Aurora, with two wild companions, an owl and an eagle. I haven't worn it yet but I have gazed at it often and it brings me such joy.
See what you can buy if you save your pennies on other things? Yes I hear you cry, essentials like Victorian cameos.
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