* I wish it could be Christmas every day * - It's the 2017 Christmas Chatter Thread
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‘Well I wish it could be Christmas every day
When the kids start singing and the band begins to play
Oh I wish it could be Christmas everyday
So let the bells ring out for Christmas’
:xmastree:
Hello and welcome to the 6th 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 2016.
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/November 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Please let me know if any become out of date or if you would like your birthday added to the list
Thanks to all posters on the previous threads – the thread is only a success because of your contributions! :A
So on that note it is over to you and roll on Christmas 2017! :xmastree:
Our Birthdays
:bdaycake:
JANUARY
Newthrift 18th
Clumsy42 28th
FEBRUARY
murie 24th
junior_j 25th
MARCH
vulpix 12th
APRIL
quidsy 23rd
princesskitty29 29th
MAY
pixtotts 4th
Opee92 13th
Pinksteps 21st
JUNE
Nic2075 1st
04624181 13th
dropsofjupiter 22nd
msgigglewick 23rd
JULY
mrs-moneypenny 17th
Hanley25 19th
AUGUST
Treasurequeen 12th
patentgirl 30th
SEPTEMBER
Spendless 28th
whitesatin 28th
OCTOBER
freespirit66 1st
NOVEMBER
Peppapig 1st
mrsinvisable 7th
pinknfluffy28 28th
DECEMBER
FeistyFidget 14th
3forholidays 15th
CHRISSYG 25th !!!!!!!!
When the kids start singing and the band begins to play
Oh I wish it could be Christmas everyday
So let the bells ring out for Christmas’
:xmastree:
Hello and welcome to the 6th 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 2016.
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/November 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
Thanks to all posters on the previous threads – the thread is only a success because of your contributions! :A
So on that note it is over to you and roll on Christmas 2017! :xmastree:
Our Birthdays
:bdaycake:
JANUARY
Newthrift 18th
Clumsy42 28th
FEBRUARY
murie 24th
junior_j 25th
MARCH
vulpix 12th
APRIL
quidsy 23rd
princesskitty29 29th
MAY
pixtotts 4th
Opee92 13th
Pinksteps 21st
JUNE
Nic2075 1st
04624181 13th
dropsofjupiter 22nd
msgigglewick 23rd
JULY
mrs-moneypenny 17th
Hanley25 19th
AUGUST
Treasurequeen 12th
patentgirl 30th
SEPTEMBER
Spendless 28th
whitesatin 28th
OCTOBER
freespirit66 1st
NOVEMBER
Peppapig 1st
mrsinvisable 7th
pinknfluffy28 28th
DECEMBER
FeistyFidget 14th
3forholidays 15th
CHRISSYG 25th !!!!!!!!
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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Elves
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/
Free Printables
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
Hampers and Baskets
MSE Hamper Sticky
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...d.php?t=414524
2013 Hamper Thread
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=4750954
Homemade Gift Baskets
http://www.homemade-gift-basket-ideas.com/
Knitting and Crochet
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
Handmade Gifts
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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Food and Drink
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
For the Kids (Big & Small)
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
Let’s Get Organized
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/
Let’s Go Shopping
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
Books
Christmas Book Lists
http://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/christmas
WHSmith Book Bundles
http://www.whsmith.co.uk/Books/Book_Bundles&rst=1
Bangzo Deal of the Day
http://www.bangzo.com/dailydeal.html
The Book People
http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webap...051&langId=100
Candles
Yankee Doodle
http://www.yankeedoodle.co.uk/
Kringle Candle Company
http://www.kringlecandle.co.uk/
The Official Yankee Candle
http://www.yankeecandle.co.uk/?pressID=163
The Yankee Shop
http://www.theyankeeshop.co.uk/offer.aspx?OID=8
Scented candle Shop
http://www.scentedcandleshop.com/
White Candle
http://www.whitecandle.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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Our Pinterest
http://pinterest.com/fleecefun/christmas-ideas/
http://pinterest.com/pin/399413060672580526/
http://pinterest.com/mojoworking2005...tmas-everyday/
http://pinterest.com/freespirit39/pins/
http://www.pinterest.com/chibichidesigns/boards/
http://pinterest.com/leannej86/christmas/
http://pinterest.com/princesskitty29/christmas/
https://pinterest.com/littlesparrow1/christmas/
http://www.pinterest.com/boulton1586/
http://www.pinterest.com/eljaycock/
http://www.pinterest.com/athomeatherapy/boards/
http://www.pinterest.com/madvixen83/christmas/
http://www.pinterest.com/madvixen83/leftover-recipes/
https://www.pinterest.com/grosvenorraine/
Our Instagram
Princesskitty29 - @rebekahlovesteaandcake
MoneyMission2015 / LMG1305 - @lmg1305
Newthrift - @tiffanylouise01
Pinksteps - @grosvenor_raine
Treasurequeen - @queenoftreasures13
murie - @mpb192A 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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General Ideas and Information
General Ideas & Information
Jar of Nothing
http://www.craftbits.com/project/a-jar-of-nothing-gift
Sugar Scrub
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/...ugar-body.html
Christmas Card Messages
http://www.imag-e-nation.com/pages/C...ms-Quotes.html
Candy Cane Sleighs
http://ellynsplace.blogspot.co.uk/se...istmas+sleighs
Removing Smells from Bottles and Jars
http://www.getsmellout.com/how-to-ge...s-and-bottles/
After Eight Site
http://www.aftereight.co.uk/home/
Sliders Tutorial (I do more than just Hot Chocolate)
http://www.kerryspapercrafts.com/?p=804
Post Pals (put a smile on a childs face)
http://www.postpals.co.uk/
Smooth Christmas Radio
http://www.smoothchristmasradio.com/
Royal Mail Posting Dates
http://www.royalmail.com/greetings
Track Santa
http://www.noradsanta.org/en/
http://www.google.co.uk/santatracker/#/tracker/world
Amy Powers - let's get inspired
http://issuu.com/inspired-ideas/docs/christmas
Christmas Nail Art
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DLv7zxea1lI
Jacquie Lawson
Shining Star
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcar...2&source=jl999
The Twelve Days of Christmas
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcar...2&source=jl999
White Christmas
http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcar...2&source=jl999
Christmas TV
True Movies
http://www.truemovies.tv/tvguide/ind...cID=3&selDay=3
BBC
http://ukchristmastv.weebly.com/bbc-2016.html
ITV
http://ukchristmastv.weebly.com/itv-2016.html
Channel 4
http://ukchristmastv.weebly.com/channel-4-2016.html
Channel 5
http://ukchristmastv.weebly.com/channel-5-2016.html
(the dates will be changed nearer the time)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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Food List by Quidsy
Originally Posted by Quidsy
Meat
Turkey
Beef Joint
Pork Joint
Ham Joint
Sausage meat (to make stuffing)
Sausages wrapped in bacon (or cocktail sausages & bacon)
Fish
Salmon side
Prawns (for prawn salad starter)
Vegetables
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peas
Carrots
Potatoes (for mash & roast)
Mushrooms
Parsnips
Lettuce for salad starter
Fruit & Nuts
Satsumas or tangerines (for stockings)
Chestnuts, Nuts in shells and shelled nuts
Cranberries for sauce
Lemon to garnish drinks
Condiments
Piccalilli
Branston Pickle
Red Onion Chutney
Cranberry jelly
Bread sauce
Breads & cakes
Bread, loaf, rolls
Mince Pies
Christmas Pudding
Christmas Cake
Ingredients & dry goods
Stuffing mix
Crackers for Cheese
Turkey Gravy granules or ready made
Beef Gravy granules or ready made
Mincemeat (to make mince pies)
Puff or filo pastry (for pies tarts etc)
Goose fat
Cooking oil
Bread making ingredients
Glace or maraschino cherries to garnish drinks
icing sugar (to dust mince pies)
marzipan for Christmas Cake
icing for Christmas Cake
Ready made yorkshire puddings
Dairy
Cheese selection board
Custard
Single cream
Double cream
Butter
Fresh Milk
UHT long life milk
Confectionary & snacks
Chocolates
Pringles
Shortbread/other biscuits
Chocolate orange
Twiglets
Soft Drinks
Pop: Juice/Squash
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Tonic
Soda
Shloer (or other grown up non alcoholic drink for any drivers)
Alcoholic drinks
Wine: Red & White
Vodka
Whiskey
Gin
Brandy for setting fire to the pudding
sherry (for santa)
Medicine cabinet
headache tablets
calpol (if you have littlies)
antiacid tablets
spare toilet roll
Kitchen roll
Cling film
FoilA 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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For Old Times Sake
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=69782434
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5140845&highlight=walking+in+winter+wonderland
Let It Snow
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=3935899&highlight=let+it+snow
The Holly and the Ivy
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=4357703
Stop The Cavalry
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4853442A 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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A very Merry Christmas everyone!!lovin' this site!
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I see that you found our new thread Murie and are the first person to post.
The posts containing the links are a less than in the last thread as I've consolidated things. Not removed any links, just merged some of the posts to take less time to post them up.
Merry Christmas everyone :xmastree: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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hi, hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, and that all the hard work paid off! xxxxx0
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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY :xmastree::xmastree::xmastree::xmastree::xmastree:
:bdaycake:Happy Birthday Chrissy :bdaycake:
3FORHOLIDAYS thankyou for all your hard work doing the new thread and thankyou for using my suggestion for the name of the thread i am well chuffed (its the little things)
We are having a fabulous day, very quiet and very relaxed and very adulty haha the chaos comes tomorrow! We have all had some lovely presents and DS cooked a lovely christmas dinner. I hope everyone is having a brilliant day and all your hard work has paid off.
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