Organised Christmas 2008.. The countdown has begun!

jamtart6

"all I want for Christmas is youuuuuuuuuuuuuu" Love it! I feel so festive today. It felt like xmas eve last night waiting for the election results! Knowing how much will be different when you wake up! Loved it!!

pinkladymel

I don't keep up on politics LOL what is different

ellymk

I hate christmas it should be every 4 yrs like the world cup, I do not see the point in wasting money on gifts people wont like or want, although I try my best to please i find it hard to choose things that people may like, any tips?????????

maria_and_the_imps

Shevs wrote: »

Good luck Jamtart. I must say though that I absolutly love wrapping pressents and if I do say so myself think I am rather good at it.

If anybody is interested I am available for ironing, gift wrapping and cleaning the oven over the christmas period. I wont charge all I ask for is a brew and a biccie lol. I love doing all three of the above. god I am getting so very sad.

can i book you in for ironing and oven cleaning please, and i have about 20 different types of biccies in the cupboard which you can help yourself to lol

jamtart6

ellymk wrote: »

I hate christmas it should be every 4 yrs like the world cup, I do not see the point in wasting money on gifts people wont like or want, although I try my best to please i find it hard to choose things that people may like, any tips?????????

:eek::eek: Ebeneezer! Only joking Welcome to the lovely organised Christmas thread for all things festive

Do you ask people what they would like? Sometimes people have an idea in mind? If not, there are loads of ideas on these boards for unusual Christmas ideas. We could probably help too


(pinkladymel - just a new president of the USA, nothing major I'm not big on politics either but hopefully getting rid of the idiot they've had for the last 8 years will be only a positive thing!!)

shaz_mum_of__2

Wow
Hi ladies how did i miss this thread

Been doing baskets,cards jam and chutney making,and bargainous shopping but will join in here to if thats ok with you


Shaz

addictedtolush

Ellymk, welcome......we will make you love xmas by the end, you see!! Anyway have you alot of people to buy for? Are they adults/children? Any budgets you have? Sorry for the questions, it may be that we can suggest some ideas that they will like.

Welcome Shaz, sounds like you have been very busy, I wish I had done as much as you!! Have you got much more to do?

Anyway my list....
[STRIKE] 1. Walk dog[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] 2. Do art thing with my son (been pestering me all week but we keep forgetting)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] 3. Make 2 more snowman soup[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] 4. Wash up what OH hasn't done this evening (the sod)[/STRIKE]
5. Perv over Lee Stafford
6. Try not to lose the will to live or my sanity

Yey, I am nearly done, I would cross off number 6 but its not the end of the day yet and OH is still due home yet . Also my number 5 I cant do until celebrity scissorhands so as long as I don't miss that then all is good regarding the list. Its soooo much easier with a day list. Will write a new list later as its a child free day tomorrow so need to think about what needs doing. Byeeeeeee for now ladies x Oh and how many times did I say 'list' in that paragraph!! xxx

pinkladymel

How can you miss us!!! The more the merrier.. can I have some jam too!! ahaha

Well Jamtart.. I can see your point. I only hope there is not as much blood on our hands and debt crippling us because of the mess he has caused. That bit about politics I do know

ellymk.. Why dont you like christmas? It is only as good as you make it and the way you feel is the way you allow yourself to feel. Did your parents not give you a good christmas with lots of traditions you would like to carry on now? If you don't like it.. don't celebrate it.. but if you want to make a change.. then come join us and lets warm your heart and get you festive xx

jamtart6

jamtart6 wrote: »

1.Buy memory card
2. Get another £10 voucher so do trusted place reviews!
2. ensure xmas cards are made
3. locate cheap metallic red curling ribbon/raffia
4. buy book (for xmas gift) using wh smith code
5. buy batteries
6. photograph eBay iems
7. Buy present #2 for Mum
8. Advertise a large item for sale in paper
9. Ring doctors
10. Pay for hotel room
11. Upload snapfish items
12. Do eBay descriptions
13. List eBay goods
14. Finalise gift lists for mine and OH's family
15. Decide what I would like for xmas
16. Get DS games organised from friend
17. Get HMV discount card organised to purchase some gifts
18. Order prints from snapfish (free) for friend's calender
19. Sort out photos for friend #2's calender
20. Order friend no. 2's calender
21. Make 'time capsule' envelope for 2009 for gift
22. Complete organised xmas list for this week
23. Complain to snapfish and pigsback about 'free' code for prints!
24. Resize photos for eBay listings
25. List 2nd batch of ebay goods, take photos and resize pics
26. Write xmas cards for work people
27. Make extra special xmas cards for family
28. Write an 'occasions and outfits' list
29. Lose 7lb before Christmas - This is saving money as all I need to be is 7lb lighter and a whole new section of my wardrobe will fit me again
30. Register with Pixum
31. sort in laws gifts
32. sort friends presents
33. Wrap friend's presents
34. Test DS Lite
34. Order Wine for hamper
35. Do a test wrap !
36. Make fimo gift tags/tree decorations
37. Make a cute box for the superlambanana
38. Source cheapest place to buy Batman

Still doing quite well with list! Last week's succeeded tasks are in red and this weeks in green. My treat will be making the fimo tags on saturday if I do 3 more items on the list

Edit: just checked eBay and yee haw! I have a bidder on the BN Inflatable Bra Bath Pillow (!!!! you can just never predict what will sell on eBay!!!! Edit 2: I hasten to add its only 99p so a long way to go before Christmas present cost is covered :rotfl: )

addictedtolush

Oooh ladies its quiet here tonight, am I missing something??!! Right my list -

[STRIKE] 1. Walk dog[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] 2. Do art thing with my son (been pestering me all week but we keep forgetting)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] 3. Make 2 more snowman soup[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] 4. Wash up what OH hasn't done this evening (the sod)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] 5. Perv over Lee Stafford[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] 6. Try not to lose the will to live or my sanity[/STRIKE] JUST:eek:

Right list for tomorrow is -

1. Walk dog
2. Hoover downstairs
3. Wash laminate in hallway and kitchen
4. Sort out clothes in washing pile
5. Iron shirts for OH - I have NEVER done it for him so may get brownie points (or cash for spending money in Town at the weekend )
6. Perv over Lee Stafford
7. Clean upstairs bathroom

Think thats it, a bit more of a productive day as Harry is at nursery all day and after her walk the dog will just sleep! Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow. Mucho xmas love xxxx