Christmas 09 Let's Get Organised!!

JordanShannon

sweet_exception wrote: »

wheres the cheapest place to get the clear cone bags for the snowman soup??

I've ordered some off ebay, not too sure on how cheap and good they are
HTH

JS
xxx

Ang2664

cdsmiler wrote: »

Afternoon ladies.

Ok, with baby due mid December, I'm not really contributing to much regarding cooking or preparations around Christmas itself (normally do a few bits for Christmas dinner, and always cook Christmas eve meal.). Anyway, I fancied making some crackers - 7 for Christmas day with the inlaws, and 5 for new years eve with my parents and Nan. I've bought some very cheap 'make your own crackers' off ebay, but I'm now at a loss as to what to put in them.

With my parents, I could put an alcohol miniture in them or something, or anything tacky as they are just in it for the fun!! lol (Btw, minatures are SO hard to find now - anyone have any ideas where the best places are to find them??)

Witht he inlaws I'd like to find something a bit different. I did think of a keyring with a picture of the baby in, but as I could technically not be giving birth until just after Christmas if baby's very late, it won't work out. So any suggestions at all?

Thanks all!

Clare x

Hi, Supermarkets sometimes have minatures at their cigarette counters, under glass. I have definately seen some in Asda. My Gran collects them so I am always looking for different ones. Can't believe how many she has (all unopened)!!:D

InaPickle

jemtom wrote: »

inapickle - that sounds really nice im sure she will love it.
i want to get tom some little people just for putting in his cars and trains, he is currently using one of my wise men and mary from my nativity set he got his hands on them last year, has anyone seen any? any help appreciated thanks,

Thanks! Can't quite think of a solution to the 'little people' problem, but I would suggest lego/playmobile people if you can't find a better solution. I'd suggest an internet search, but measure how big the space he can fit the people in and see if they will fit, first: imagine your little people being too big! :eek: :rolleyes:

InaPickle

wendyphant wrote: »

That sounds fab:j:j:j I have a friend who is renovating her mini i might try and do something similar.....thanks for the stolen idea



As always money is tight this year so we have cut our budget in half (me and mum sis hubby son and sis oh) so Instead of crackers this year we are doing a £5 secret santa where you have to do your best with a fiver and this year amd the girls pressies have to be pink and the boys yellow/blue we are matching the £5's then and giing them to breast cancer/men's cancer

much more fun as well cos i amd determind to make the most of my fiver

You're welcome! And what a good (and charitable idea) for Christmas. I may very well do something similar...thanks for the stolen idea!

jemtom

cdsmiler - im getting some for my friend and the only place i have seen any is my local newagents so maybe have a look in one near you?
blackfairykitten - thanks anyway, i only just realized he could do with some when i saw him pushing a wise man around in a car with baby jesus looking on, it could have been worse he could have been pushing the donkey around although he has been seen flying!
wendy & sweet exception - thanks for the elc tipoff will have to have a look next week.
yippie kye yay - i know all about phone bills, dont tell me your with bt, i have never had so many arguments with one company.

jemtom

i have just used boxes for my hampers and wrapped them, and plus once there all done with the cellophane they look nice, i cant wait to give mine out this year.
inapickle - i know that's what i was thinking, he sits them on top of trains and cars but just has one where he can get a person into it.
thanks for everyones help with the little people,

maytaurus

Money_maker wrote: »

In their travels, has anyone come across any small, pink Christmas trees? Looking for a little one for DD (couple of feet, tops) to divert her attention from our main one. Doesnt need lights or anything but would like it to look 'full' - seen some on ebay but a bit sparse.
Thanks

Baby Tree With Decorations

£11.99
60% OFF. 61cm (24") baby fashion tinsel tree complete with co-ordinating decorations and plastic stand. Available in 2 colours. Was £29.99 Now £11.99

Item Reference 226-052-58IO Studio
http://homeshopping.24studio.co.uk/searchresult/1

maytaurus

blackfairykitten wrote: »

Hi all,
I need some help with inspiration, I have pretty much sorted what to make/buy for everyone although I am stuck with
2 year old boy (friends child) so don't need much just a token gift
and
2 sets of auntie and uncles (they live away so would need to be posted and not heavy or expensive)
They usually send a present jointly, usually cheque if there not visiting.
Really stuck as for my hubbys aunts/uncle I usually bake goodies and do them up in a hamper/stocking but can't send this in the post

Thanks for reading x

Roary the Racing Car Musical TV
TESCO Catalogue number: 206-1288
£7.47 Save £2.50

and you could have a look here

http://www.tescogifts.com/Category/Id/5442/Name/Hot_deals_

moneysavingmumofone

sweet_exception wrote: »

I was thinking of doing little hampers from my 20month old to her uncles, with things like personalised mug etc in it. Anyone got any other suggestions of what I could include in it that says uncle??

How about a keyring, you can get them personalised on ebay for 99p-£1.49. Any photo/saying you like.

blackfairykitten

Thanks for suggestions will have a look.

Not sure if it was this thread but someone/couple of people were after football xmas stuff in the garden centre near us they have
Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Man U
Wrapping paper
crackers
baubles
stocking
reindeers
present sacks

www.g-l.co.uk to see if you have a garden centre near you

also on http://www.tescogifts.com/searchresults.aspx?CID=&PRID=1&SORTBY=ASC&PAGENO=7

they have mugs and tickets for tours around the stadiums