Christmas 16 mega index/christmas chat!!!

zippychick · 9 July 2016 at 4:54PM

I read about these last year and love the idea of making one for much much cheaper! Pick their favourite sweets/dvd/cinema tickets/whatever! Booze minis etc. Could be as cheap or expensive as you like. In a nice gift box with pound shop tissue from the craft section. Some glittery confetti (of which EVERYONE needs to have) it would just be so lovely

zippychick · 9 July 2016 at 4:56PM

Hawkins bizarre is good for cheap jokey gifts . Not exactly OS but cheap! Could get some ideas there maybe

this is silly but i'm sure there are better sites out there

maryb · 9 July 2016 at 5:28PM

Thank you, I'm making notes!
By the way if you have to think of a stocking filler for a student, this was a HUGE success last year
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00920TWCG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

She says it's the best bottle opener she's ever used and actually used it when she was working at Reading Festival last year. Having it as a key ring means she always has it handy

zippychick · 9 July 2016 at 5:36PM

for 92p you can't go wrong!!!

in the same vein, keyring torch - amazing!

I've just made this from bits in the house. All i needed to buy was a spray bottle. I would love someone made me something like that with a homemade label lol. Spray bottle can be as cheap or dear, big or small as you want

Ohhh salt scrubs!

maryb · 9 July 2016 at 5:38PM

I wish I could persuade her to go for waves but she prefers to straighten her hair. Shame

zippychick · 9 July 2016 at 5:40PM

Still could be a good pressie idea for someone else!

I'm too lazy for hairstyling:rotfl:

maryb · 9 July 2016 at 5:43PM

Indeed and come Christmas I can think of someone just right for that, so thanks

Tink_04 · 9 July 2016 at 7:06PM

Maryb- every year for birthday and xmas my mam makes me a box of bits - toiletries/underwear/makeup any little bits she gets and I end up with a huge bag or box full of everything from cotton wool & shampoo to pjs and key rings - it's my favourite present every year!

mrs-moneypenny · 9 July 2016 at 7:21PM

Thanks for the Christmas thread, it's never too early to plan Christmas.
Dh has borrowed a saxophone after hankering to learn it for years so I think we are all going to club together and by him his ow. I might get the neighbour's earplugs to go in their Christmas card.

Tink_04 · 9 July 2016 at 8:08PM

I love Christmas!

I have 2 young children and I love making it magical for them - really wanted to get in the spirit and make home made presents but I'm not very skilled like that - might just make fudge with the kids instead!

I have all my wrapping paper from last year and we don't do xmas cards anymore just make a donation in our family name to charity with is very nice and saves all the writing them out too.

we have a lot of kids to buy for in our family so I stick to pjs and a selection box each - keeps it simple and is easier to shop for pjs as there is always loads to choose from.

We don't do xmas day lunch as we have that at my mams and Boxing Day with my mother in law ( we all bring buffet items so we have a spread ) we try and have the next week clear to stay home with the kids and enjoy playing with all the new toys.

Think DD wants an iPod and Lego this year and no idea what I can get DS as he is nearly 3 will look out for stuff for him after his birthday next month.

Does anyone still do stockings for the kids? We do and they love it but loads of people don't seem to bother now.

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