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24 December 2014 at 6:32PM in Special occasions & other celebrations

'Sleigh bells ring
Are you listening
In the lane
Snow is glistening
A beautiful sight
We're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland' :snow_laug

Hello and welcome to the 4th Christmas Chatter Thread.

This thread is not just about Christmas, but our whole year. We have had many ups and downs, deaths and births but we have all made it through to the end of the last thread and Christmas 2014.

NOTE - For all new people please don't lurk, but come and join in with all the chatter. We are all a little mad (about Christmas!), but not dangerous.

The following posts will be made up of all the links saved from last year with new ones added as we go.

This will hopefully make it easier in October when we are all looking for them.

Please let me know if any become out of date or if you would like your birthday added to the list.

A big thank you to OMO for starting the thread last year. :A

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:34PM edited 19 May 2015 at 6:31PM
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JANUARY
Newthrift 18th
Betsie2010 18th
Bloomingtasty 21st
nicki 21st

FEBRUARY
blue_eyed_girl 2nd
kayandy 9th
murie 24th
junior_j 25th

MARCH
tin can 27th

APRIL
Ameyturtle 4th
wuvvies 4th
KiWi13 13th
quidsy 23rd
princesskitty29 29th

MAY
weeclick 4th
pixtotts 4th
Opee92 13th
Own My Own 17th
disabled -NCIS-fan 18th
Pinksteps 21st

JUNE
Ruth_honey 15th
dropsofjupiter 22nd
msgigglewick 23rd

JULY
Nanamia 9th
mrs-moneypenny 17th
Hanley25 19th
starlet1990 31st

AUGUST
Arthien 7th

SEPTEMBER
Spendless 28th
whitesatin 28th

OCTOBER
freespirit66 1st

NOVEMBER
Peppapig 1st
mrsinvisable 7th
fluffysox 27th
pinknfluffy28 28th

DECEMBER
FeistyFidget 14th
picnmix 14th
3forholidays 15th
bunbun2 16th
CHRISSYG 25th !!!!!!!!
pigpen 26th

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:36PM
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100 Elf ideas
http://www.designdazzle.com/?s=100+elf+ideas&submit=

Elf colouring pages (& much more)
http://www.hellokids.com/c_23563/col...-coloring-page

Elf Magic
http://www.elf-magic.com/

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:38PM
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The Polar Express Party Pack
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/...arpartykit.pdf

Polar Express Tickets
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kedward...n/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kedward...n/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kedward...n/photostream/

Free Games and more
http://www.tipjunkie.com/category/printable/

Labels and Tags
http://justsomethingimade.com/freebies/

Labels, tags and games (for the whole year)
http://www.chickabug.com/blog/freebies/free-printables

135 sheets of labels, tags and games
http://burdart.blogspot.co.uk/2009/1...gift-tags.html

Animal Sewing Cards
http://justsomethingimade.com/2010/1...olor-giveaway/

Free papers (all year)
http://catholicconvert.wordpress.com...crapbook-pdfs/

101 Pretty printable
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/0...intables-free/

Funny Tags (well I think so)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M8iIoWUayM...D4/s1600/a.jpg

Numbers 1-24 for Advent
http://moxiepear.com/Freebies/Colorful-Christmas.pdf

Just Something I Made Labels and Tags
http://justsomethingimade.com/freebies/

Free Tags, Boxes and more (all Year)
http://katehadfielddesigns.com/blog/freebies
http://www.chickabug.com/blog/freebies/free-printables

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:39PM edited 24 December 2014 at 7:49PM
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MSE Hamper Sticky
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...d.php?t=414524

2013 Hamper Thread
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=4750954

2014 Hamper Thread
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5051937

Homemade Gift Baskets
http://www.homemade-gift-basket-ideas.com/

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:41PM
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Free knitting and Crochet patterns (all year)
http://www.straw.com/cpy/free_patterns.html

Directory of free patterns (all year)
http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory.php

Free pattern of the day (all year)
http://www.dailyknitter.com/day.php

Crochet Pattern Central
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/

Crafty is Cool - Wanna make a monster (& more)
http://craftyiscool.blogspot.be/2011...e-monster.html

Cut Out and Keep
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/crafts/knitting
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/crafts/crochet
also check out the book page, as some have free patterns available.

Crochet Me
http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/90002.aspx

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:42PM edited 24 December 2014 at 7:10PM
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Santas Workshop (susan42)
https://www.christmascraft.co/Home_Page.php

Skip to my Lou
http://www.skiptomylou.org/handmade-gift-ideas/

Handmade Gifts and More
http://www.the36thavenue.com

101 Handmade Gifts for Men
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/0...s-for-men-diy/

101 Handmade Tutorials
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2013/0...ift-tutorials/

101 Handmade Christmas Ornaments
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/0...ent-tutorials/

101 Simple Handmade Gifts
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/0...ift-tutorials/

101 Green Handmade Gifts
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/1...ift-tutorials/

101 Handmade Gifts for Females
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/1...s-for-her-diy/

101 Handmade Gifts for Kids
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/0...ifts-for-kids/

101 Homemade Holiday Ideas
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/1...day-tutorials/

Thrifty Gift ideas
http://pinterest.com/freexmascrafts/thrifty-gift-ideas/

Survival Kits (& more)
http://www.budget101.com/frugal/fun-...vival-kit-156/

Cut Out and Keep
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/

Art supplies
http://www.craftycrocodiles.co.uk/

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:43PM edited 24 December 2014 at 7:14PM
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Christmas Recipes (lovely site) (includes some printables)
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/christmas/index.htm

No-Cook Fudge
http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/641035

Spoonful Desserts and Biscuits
http://spoonful.com/recipes

Diabetic Christmas
http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/b...only=all&mh=10

All Year Recipes
http://www.hollyclegg.com/recipes.cfm

BBC Recipes by the Month
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/seasons

Nigella Lawson- Chilli Jam & more
http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/chilli-jam-2692

Mulled Cider
http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/sear...rm=Mulled+wine

Flavoured Sugars & more
http://www.food.com/recipe/exotic-fl...and-tea-309969

Chilli Oil
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ho...illi_oil_54985

BBC Good Food Biscotti
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/search/re...query=Biscotti

BBC Good Food Christmas
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/seasonal/christmas

Cut Out and Keep
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/crafts/cooking

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:44PM edited 24 December 2014 at 7:18PM
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Activity Village Christmas & more
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/printables

Elf Colouring Page (also on Elf post)
http://www.hellokids.com/c_23563/col...-coloring-page

Christmas Countdown
http://www.xmasclock.com/

Portable North Pole
http://www.portablenorthpole.com/home

Animal Sewing Cards
http://justsomethingimade.com/2010/1...olor-giveaway/

Northpole.com
http://www.northpole.com/

Primary Games
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays.../christmas.php

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:45PM edited 24 December 2014 at 7:19PM
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Get Organized
http://christmas.organizedhome.com

Ultimate Christmas Countdown
http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-e...153/index.html
http://search.realsimple.com/results...earch_btn.y=12

Better Homes (has everything - could be in all lists)
http://www.bhg.com/christmas/

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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24 December 2014 at 6:45PM edited 24 December 2014 at 7:24PM
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camelcamelcamel (Amazon price tracker)
http://www.camelcamelcamel.com/

MSE Grabbit Board
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...aysprune=&f=36

MSE Freebie (no spend required) Board
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...aysprune=&f=37

Find DVD compare prices site
http://www.find-dvd.co.uk/

CeX(UK) Buy and Sell
http://uk.webuy.com/

I Want One Of Those
http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/

DotComGiftShop
http://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/just-arrived

Past Times
http://www.pasttimes.com/

Really Good Shop
http://www.reallygood.uk.com/bright-side-c-517.html

Menkind (Mens Gadgets)
http://www.menkind.co.uk/

Campus Gifts
http://www.campusgifts.co.uk/gifts-by-department.html

Half Cost
http://www.halfcost.co.uk/webapp/wcs...atalogId=10001

Everything £5
http://www.everything5pounds.com/

Home Bargains
http://www.homebargains.co.uk/

Not On The High Street
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/

B&M
http://www.bmstores.co.uk/

That's Entertainment (cds, dvds etc)
http://www.thatsentertainment.co.uk/index.asp

Candy retailers in the Uk
http://www.americansweets.co.uk/
http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/Ame...y/default.aspx

Just Miniatures (drink)
http://www.justminiatures.co.uk/chri...8sp7os2tn8s9t1

Uniquely Christmas Trees
http://www.uniquelychristmastrees.co...mas-trees.html

Cake Boxes & more (baking goods)
http://www.cakescookiesandcraftsshop...d-cookie-boxes

Traditional Toys
http://www.mulberrybush.co.uk/

Collectable Figurines
http://www.dragonalley.co.uk/acatalo...6_Village.html
http://www.christmasatdawsons.co.uk/lemax-villages.asp

American Folk Art
http://www.oldeglory.co.uk/christmas.html

The Christmas Boutique
http://www.thechristmasboutique.co.uk/

Tesco Christmas
http://www.tesco.com/christmas/

Marks and Spencer Christmas
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Christmas/b/44386030

Disney Christmas
http://www.disneystore.co.uk/christm...omSearch=10002

Mamas and Papas Christmas
http://www.mamasandpapas.com/range/c...id/size-medium

John Lewis Christmas
http://www.johnlewis.com/christmas/c5000025

Superdrug Christmas
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...4357703&page=2

Lakeland Christmas
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/Christmas

Paperchase Christmas
http://www.paperchase.co.uk/promo/ch...post-christmas

Next Homeware
http://www.next.co.uk/homeware/christmas-collections

Boots Christmas
http://www.boots.com/en/Christmas/

BHS Christmas
http://www.bhs.co.uk/en/bhuk/categor...r-2214497/home

A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot, and realise how blessed you are.

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