Working on the premise that seeing is believing, we were set a challenge by Poundland to see what we could purchase with just £20. Christmas is always an expensive time of year so this experiment would no doubt prove an interesting one.
Having looked at the list of stores we discovered our nearest Poundland was conveniently located in Central Guildford. Leading brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle and Cadbury’s were clearly visible when we arrived at the store. What struck me too was the variety available in Poundland. Everything you need for Christmas – from decorations, tableware and wrapping paper to cards, presents and entertainment.
There was also a large selection of food & drink on offer in addition to cosmetics & toiletries, home & garden, entertainment and stationery & crafts.
As we already had Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and cards, Christmas indulgence was first on the list! I purchased boxes of After Eights, Maltesers and Cadbury’s Mini Fingers to keep us going over the festive period.
In cosmetics and toiletries, I found Minnie Mouse and Hello Kitty Hair Clips. POD is always losing hair clips at nursery so they’re a good stocking filler. As was the London Bus Money Box – its only a matter of time before she starts collecting pennies! POD turns 3 on Christmas Day so I also purchased a Happy Birthday banner. We always have one room decorated for her birthday rather than for Christmas so it will be useful.
We’re all sorted with her birthday and Christmas presents although I did purchase an 8-pack of handbag sized Kleenex Tissues. Just in case!
She enjoys colouring so the 24-pack of Colouring Pencils, 2-pack of Wobbly Eye Colouring Books and Children’s Fun Pack with Colouring Book and 2x Exercise Books was ideal.
POD loves to explore her creativity. We spend a lot of time ‘sticking’ so I’m continually topping up our supplies. Poundland had a 15-pack of Creative Foam Sheets, two good sized packs of Assorted Sequins (blue and multi-coloured) as well as a handy box of Glue Spots. Having browsed the stationery available I also found a pack of Paper Clips, Bulldog Clips and Pins for me and a 2014 Desk Diary for Daddy.
The household section provided me with a Clip Lock Storage Container, Mango & Papaya Pot Pourri and a set of 3 Paintbrushes – we have much painting to do!
Having not visited Poundland before, I was amazed at how many great products I purchased for just £20. So thank you very much Poundland, we shall be back!
Disclaimer: We received a Poundland voucher for the purpose of this Christmas challenge. Opinions are our own.
