Organised Christmas 2008.. The countdown has begun!

sarahs999

I need ideas.... seven year old boy, into science, can't afford more than a fiver. (me that is, not him!) Anyone seen any good pressies falling into that category? There's a nice dig-your-own dinosaur kit on Boots.com but I need it soon and don't want to pay postage. Not sure any Boots near me will have it in stock

mum2one

sarahs999 wrote: »

I need ideas.... seven year old boy, into science, can't afford more than a fiver. (me that is, not him!) Anyone seen any good pressies falling into that category? There's a nice dig-your-own dinosaur kit on Boots.com but I need it soon and don't want to pay postage. Not sure any Boots near me will have it in stock

Theres a sale in Argos at mo. magnetic set reduced to £4.99 instead of £5.00
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3872084/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CToys+and+games%7C10198115/c_2/2%7Ccat_10198115%7CHalf+price+Toys%7C11916830.htm

Incase link does not work - hers catalogue no _- 387/2084

Theye got half price toy sale Argos. x

dizzy_lizzie

Hello everyone :rudolf: Read this thread so often I thought I should officially join I want to declutter/tidy everyroom in the house before next week!
18 yr old DD has started to have a good tidy, and managed to get 14 yr old DS to hoover!! Just to add, house isn't like one of those on 'how clean is your house' we just have so much stuff having 2 teenagers and a 20 year old, an OH who works nights and a mad Jack Russell!! I work all week except Fridays now...bliss. So I need motivation!
Today I am going to try...no, I mean, today I am going to get rid of the bookcase and find new homes for it's contents, because that's where the tree is going, next Sunday.
Luvz Dizzy x

catgirl

well i have been v productive this am while DSno1 was at nursery. went to asda and got the speckled hen thingy for freind and found a guinniepig calender on the same offer so got one for my other friend who has i think 5 at the last count, she is mad guinniepig lady and her OH is bug man as he has incets, spiders, stickinsets etcthey even have a special bug room at their house:eek:. i also managed to get the mini marshmallows and some how one pkt opened and a few made their way into my mouth, not quite sure how that happened.

the babys just fallen asleep on me so im hoping that i can transpher him as need to go make a chocky cake (coz i havent got enough to do) as im meetng up with some internet weirdys and there children 2 moz and its my turn to bring cake.

ooh just looked at list and i have 2 more things to get and then im done :T dont feel quite as stressed now.just need to ice these 30 odd christmas cakes before next week now *sigh*

Inkedkitten

Welcome dizzy lizzie! hope you find cleaning your bookcase out easy, I find a good cup of coco motivation!

I have to tackle my room today.....looks like a pigsty again! Got to go on a driving lesson at 3, then I'll finish of my cards and place settings! Then wrap my OH anniversary gifts!

pinkladymel

Man I have got so much to do and that is before I even make a start on these half drunk cups of coke and plates that once had bacon sandwiches on them left lurking about my pc.. OOPS!

Logan is so poorly. I was sitting here last night thinking.. wow.. it's thanksgiving day, I am going to make something really nice for tea. Then Logan puked all over the sofa, carpet and a long trail to the toilet (this is what happens when you leave him with his dad) so I spent my cooking time on my hands and knees scrubbing. Ah well..

mum2one that is absolutely fabulous news about your neighbour. I am so sorry that you had to go through it alone. We had a guy live next door to us who played REALLY loud music till 3am and I had a newborn. It was such a sad, stressful time for me and you can't know how it destroys your life until you are in the situation. I got my windows put through but hey.. the glass was fixed and he was kicked out. Anytime you need someone I am here for you. We are friends and I am so glad we have helped you in any way because you bring a lot to this thread and you deserve happiness for the kind of lady you seem to be x Here's to a new life, right? Best christmas EVER

You lot are absolutely crazy. I have read every single one of your posts (as proven with a thanks) and I can't believe how much you have got done.

Jammy, the tree is gorgeous in the dark I just love how ambient it feels with all of those bows and gold.. LOVERLY!!!

Been on cakewrecks all day.. who's fault is that??

phunkles

Arghhhhhh i HATE marks and spencers
not only am i unlikely to get half my order til AFTER xmas now
But the half that they have sent out to me is wrong
seriously just wanna cry

dizzy_lizzie

phunkles wrote: »

Arghhhhhh i HATE marks and spencers
not only am i unlikely to get half my order til AFTER xmas now
But the half that they have sent out to me is wrong
seriously just wanna cry

I would be feeling like you phunkles. Make a hot tea and breathe...Could you cancel the other items and get them from somewhere else?
Luvz Dizzy X

phunkles

Im considering ringing them and telling them to f off right now
I wont be touching M&S online with a barge pole ever again

On the plus side i got two new pillows for £3.80 from them but urgh
I hate shopping instore in M&S so dont know why I thought online would be better

pinkladymel

I have seen SO many bad reviews about M&S online phunkles. You really made me laugh though.. if you do tell them to "F OFF" can you record it for me

Phone them.. and remember this.. Decide what it is you want then keep asking for the next person higher up until you get someone who gives you a satisfactory answer. Don't be afraid to get some compensation! What about the long trips to the post office to return the items.. the queues.. why should you have the inconvenience? etc etc

GL

Oh and welcome Dizzy Lizzie:D:D so glad you finally came out of hiding haha!