Organised Christmas 2008.. The countdown has begun!

Siren137

Hi All!
Fallen a bit behind this week haven't done any cross stitch at all! :eek: Have got one lot of my threads through the post ready for making the cards just need the other thread and the aida now lol.
Have arranged all the things I need to order so I can start to do that over the next few weeks. My decs are still at the mums so can't go through those at the moment.

Christmas is getting there just very sowly!!

tazandtommy

then we weren't allowed our main presents until we'd had breakfast and got dressed,

We do that now, Stockings, Breakfast, Then main prezzies.

Not sure where to start today, hubby will be watching football so I will have DS wrapped round my legs, Might go through his toys to make room for the new one's.
Plus I need to sort under my bed:eek: :eek: :eek: I am sure something must be growing under there.

tazandtommy

Just looked under the bed:shocked: :shocked:
Think I will sort that out on Monday, When I have time to my self

Little_Chicken

raelill wrote: »

Hi

I've been lurking for a while, picking up all the great hints and tips you guys have been posting. I have to be organised this year as we have a new baby due on our DD's 5th Birthday - 4th December!

I wondered if anyone had any ideas if there were any offers or discounts on Christmas Cards and Wrap? I've normally bought 3 for 2's at M&S or Boots.

Any other hints and tips for DD's presents gratefully received. She's extremely into anything pink and girly.

Thanks
Rae

I've just ordered some extra wrap/cards from Ace, and as I registered as a new customer I should get the free tin of roses:T:T:T (will try not to eat them myself)

tazandtommy

I've just ordered some extra wrap/cards from Ace

Whats ace????

scattymam1

I know what you mean about when the dark nights set in pinkladymel - you get less done on the evenings don't you cos you just want to curl up yourself and go to bed.

Had a fab day bargain christmas present wise. I went to a car boot sale today, got a shot glass drinking game that had a £6 price tag still on, never opened, for 50p so that will be someone's christmas present...and another polly pocket set for £2 to put away for my daughter. Then I found some christmas activity books that I can use for doing some christmas activities with my daughter in the run up to christmas for 10p each. Also got a huge barbie house for 50p but she's playing with that now(so I have a little bit of peace to come on here, husbands on xbox live and dog has just come into season so she's crashed in her bed...bliss)

Little_Chicken

So people - i'm practicing making my christmas cookies tonight, and have two balls of dough in the fridge. I just wanted to confirm. I can freeze one ball can't I? And then thaw it over night when I want to use it? I meant to make my cookies chocolate chip - but forgot to put the cips in. LOL...

Little_Chicken

tazandtommy wrote: »

Whats ace????

It's like Studio Cards, they do cheap wrap/cards, personalised kids stuff etc. here's a link.

http://www.24ace.co.uk/ss/index.jsp

You get a free tim of roses with your first order. There's also a code for free postage; 021

:beer:

sarahf191979

sarahf191979 wrote: »

Off out today with the kids and OH, so not going to get anything done :eek: again!!!

Still got to make a birthday cake for monday and Party food :eek:

I wish I hadn't had so many cups of coffee yesterday

Sarah
x

Well As predicted I have been running round like a headless chicken. I got my cake made, then had to fix the icing (as 4yr old son decided that he wanted to try it :rotfl: ) I've done all the food and tidying up :j Apart from the Washing up as my boiler has decided to stop working :eek: :mad: :eek: :mad: :eek:

Will have to boil the kettle a few time (At least it's an excuse to have a coffee while I'm busy LOL!!!)

Still not crossed anything off my lists in the christmas planner, but will get stuck in tomorrow when I don't need to worry about Parties!!!

Hope you all had productive weekends and have a nice day today!!!

Sarah
x

Tigger888

sarahf19179 - I thought I got up early but you're always up earlier than me!! :rotfl: Hope the party goes well today.

Well I did nothing from the OC site last week but did manage to tidy one measly kitchen cupboard!

On the other hand I had a great day at the shops with my mum - I think that's about every gift bought that I need to - just the Santa present when my daughter has done her Santa letter!! Oh and the Mamma Mia DVD when it comes out!

OH made the most delicious Coq-au-Vin yesterday when I was out so there is a portion to go in the freezer for later use :j .

This week I am going to concentrate on my living room (bit scared as to what is lurking under the settee). And I am going to wrap the presents I have bought (making a list of what I have as I go) and start writing my Christmas cards.

Can I just say by the way well done to the people who are making your own cards :T - I may well give it a go next year.

pinkladymel - how many days to go now? Is it too early to start counting down every day?!