Christmas 09 Let's Get Organised!!

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mrsow wrote: »

I really like that idea for my dad hope you dont mind if I pinch it

Go for it:D It's the present I'm most excited about, I can't wait to see their reactions:D:D:D

C_J

For a nostalgia hamper, you'd also need some Clackers and a Rotaskip (but heaven knows where you'd find those nowadays ... maybe you could make your own, the way we did with Blue Peter Instructions back in the day!!)

Oh, and a Mousetrap game! And a box of Vesta dehydrated curry!

beccye

jemtom wrote: »

help needed, decided to go with rummers hamper idea for my mum but dont know what to do for my dad? they are having a joint x-mas present but thought the hampers would be a nice idea for something individual. cant really do bath stuff for my dad as he has an fcuk set for his birthday (mum&dads birthday both early december) really stuck on what to do for him, anyone have any suggestions? any help much appreciated

Hi all,

I've been lurking for a couple of weeks! I actually started actively Xmas shopping the day before I found the thread and it makes me feel better that I'm not the only one who starts so early. (Although the fact I have an excel spreadsheet with all my gifts and ideas in is what singles me out in reality! lol)

Anyway, I am making a beer/pub hamper for an awkward relative on my OH's side. I got a selection of the £1 beers from Asda last weekend and I'm going to buy some pub bits like pork scratchings, peanuts, etc. To go with it. You could adapt it to most men really, ale/lager/etc. Or you could buy specific beers of the world e.g fosters (australia) bud (us), an indian one, a french one, etc. (my knowledge of beers is limited!)

HTH someone x

chickywiggle

beccye.....don't know if you have a home bargins near you but ours had a 'beer puzzle' where you put the 6pk in the wooden puzzle and they have to solve it to take it out. only £2.99 might make a fab side 'pub quiz' gift.

carlislelass

C_J wrote: »

For a nostalgia hamper, you'd also need some Clackers and a Rotaskip (but heaven knows where you'd find those nowadays ... maybe you could make your own, the way we did with Blue Peter Instructions back in the day!!)

Oh, and a Mousetrap game! And a box of Vesta dehydrated curry!

our pound shop has Vesta curry:j

cdsmiler

Good to see you back Princess!! Hope little Lily is doing really well! Sounds like your whole family is besotted with her! How old are your other two out of interest?

I can’t find the Grabbit offer about the helicopter on Play.com – can anyone point me in the right direction please??

Thanks all

Clare x

Ruth_honey

beccye wrote: »

Hi all,

I've been lurking for a couple of weeks! I actually started actively Xmas shopping the day before I found the thread and it makes me feel better that I'm not the only one who starts so early. (Although the fact I have an excel spreadsheet with all my gifts and ideas in is what singles me out in reality! lol)

:rotfl: Mine is on excel spreadsheet too!

Ruth_honey

chickywiggle wrote: »

beccye.....don't know if you have a home bargins near you but ours had a 'beer puzzle' where you put the 6pk in the wooden puzzle and they have to solve it to take it out. only £2.99 might make a fab side 'pub quiz' gift.

I bought one last year but thought I'd put Dr Pepper cans in it as DH loves these. Silly mistake....they're a different size, so it didn't fit! Tip-Try it out BEFORE 10pm on Christmas eve! :rolleyes:

bluestarrz

Silverlit: Picoo Z Tandem Z Chinook R/C Helicopter

That is the name of the product, I searched for it on PLAY and think it's up to £27.99 now

chickywiggle

Ruth_honey wrote: »

I bought one last year but thought I'd put Dr Pepper cans in it as DH loves these. Silly mistake....they're a different size, so it didn't fit! Tip-Try it out BEFORE 10pm on Christmas eve! :rolleyes:

I have 4 to fill with beer - but as they for hubby's family he'll have to agree which ones i buy - good tip to measure it tho I'd have not thought about that!! :rolleyes: