Organised Christmas 2008.. The countdown has begun!

gemma86

Been a bit busy this week as oh birthday in a few days and havnt been on here! Then I come on the thread is now massive and I had like 10 pages to read! Anyway every sounds very organised I am very jealous as I keep get distracted by birthdays! But did have a nice evening this week watching Santa clause 3 and writing Christmas cards, so I am still merry! Lol!

hulagirl79

well yesterday was a good day. I managed to get some oil bottles really cheap from an organic deli [3 for £6].
These are perfect for my food hampers and the oil and vinegar i am going to make. Woolworths are also doing tins of jelly babies, allsorts etc buy one get one free so i picked up one for hubby and mum.
I also got my preserving pan in tk maxx for £14.99 real bargain and its not aluminuim.
Everyone seems to have lots going on, on this thread and i cant belive with all that you are all so organised.

Shevs

Hi guys

I need a bit of a kick up the bum, I am really motivated when it comes to getting my pressies sorted although they are all over my bedroom floor, I just cant get motivated to sort my flat out. I have a massive pile of washing I need to do, my bed has been without a bed spread for two nights cos I cant be bothered to iron the clean one. I havent cleaned at all since last week!! I feel like if I dont get into gear today its never going to get sorted.

hulagirl79

Hi shevs
I am sure by the time i have posted this you will have get more motivated and think how good you will feel when you have just done one little thing itall snowballs from there.
One other thing you iron your bed spread:eek:
nothing gets ironed in our house that in it self is a major feat :rotfl:

Shevs

hulagirl79 wrote: »

Hi shevs
I am sure by the time i have posted this you will have get more motivated and think how good you will feel when you have just done one little thing itall snowballs from there.
One other thing you iron your bed spread:eek:
nothing gets ironed in our house that in it self is a major feat :rotfl:

Hulagirl that really made me laugh, I iron everything apart from smalls. Even the towels get a once over.

I keep telling myself when I get home from work I will put just one wash on to get the ball rolling and clear the bedroom floor. It's driving me mad the mess as I am usually a neat freak (monica gellar has nothing on me;) ) but I just cant be bothered

maria_and_the_imps

know what you mean my job for today was to get all the housework done as i'm not going to be in much for the next 3 days do wanted to get it done but i have done my ironing and that is it this is the second time i have been on the computer and i havent even got dressed yet lol

findingmyfeet

hi all,
sitting here catching up and thinking i cant be bothered much today either but got to get my big bum moving. figured if i came on here it would motivate me a bit....
GEMMA86- i have been desparately trying not to watch any xmas films....once i start i cant stop. my dh keeps taking them off me telling me its too early and i should at least get to november. pile of xmas cds sat here waving to me too ( might put one on.....no one in so no one will know...), might put on the music and get cracking with something but cant decide what to do.

ROXIE- my cupboard of doom is lethal. you take your life in your hands if you dare to open the door! you may get crushed in the landslide...maybe i will get brave oneday.
kettle going on, music going on ...be back later

RoxieW

ah but its so satisfying to chuck out all the crap - and it looks all neat and tidy now. just for the wardrobes aaaaarrrgghhhh!
i finished my windows and task for this aft is PAPERWORK! the dreaded I hat ethis cos I can never decide whether things are safe to throw or ooh maybe i'll need that one day - then one day never comes. Meanwhile, I'm drowning in a sea of receipts.
Decided - am gonna do the cupboards/decluttering etc this week. The next week is painting. Just have to be careful as am 24 weeks pregnant and my centre of balance isnt quite right.

Shevs

Awwww RoxieW congratulations!!!! Be careful up them ladders!!!!

Ooooo I am so exctied I have got the motivation I need to sort my flat out and I have almost finished with all the things I need to buy!!!! As of next tuesday (to be precise) I will have only 2 people to buy for, my dad and my BF.

I dont know what I am going to get my dad but I have the money for his present set aside so I am not having to worry about that. I will have a look on his wish list on Amazon which always helps me out.

Me & bf have set very strict budget this year of £50 & I have already spent £20 of it so need to get bargian hunting.

How's everybody else getting on? xxx

mum2one

RoxieW wrote: »

ah but its so satisfying to chuck out all the crap - and it looks all neat and tidy now. just for the wardrobes aaaaarrrgghhhh!
i finished my windows and task for this aft is PAPERWORK! the dreaded I hat ethis cos I can never decide whether things are safe to throw or ooh maybe i'll need that one day - then one day never comes. Meanwhile, I'm drowning in a sea of receipts.
Decided - am gonna do the cupboards/decluttering etc this week. The next week is painting. Just have to be careful as am 24 weeks pregnant and my centre of balance isnt quite right.

Congratulations, u take care, and remember to put ur feet up inbetween times. xx