Christmas 09 Let's Get Organised!!

curlylou1986

Hey,
just wanted to say thanks for the well wishes - am sure things will be ok, just both in bit of limbo land at the mo as his boss gave him no dates etc as to when for sure this taking place - he is at work today so going to tell him he needs to know today.

Jemtom, know you wanting ideas for cocktail bits - i posted some bits a while back that sainsburys had in - squidgy pockets of cocktail mixers - just need to add the alcohol - maybe they would be good? or even getting (depending on size of hamper) different tonic/flavours - lime, lemon etc?
am sure can get slices of lemon on little jars ready for drinks too.
Or some funky ice cube trays - maybe some fruit shaped ones, or i know ikea used to do cool ones with stirrers on them..or talking about stirrers; what about this sort of thing?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Disposable-Cocktail-Disc-Stirrers-Black-x-10-only-99p_W0QQitemZ190343695134QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Food_Drink_Wine_Bar_Accessories?hash=item2c515e4b1e

there is a good website; www.drinkstuff.com its not all cheap on there, but there might be some good things to get ideas from and be able to find cheaper else where.

also just remembered £1land had boxes of after 8 mints (250g if remember correctly) in there - said limited to 5 per customer. i didnt have any more money otherwise would brought a few but it might come in handy for people!
Also our 99p store had small tins of nescafe coffee - perfect sizes for hampers/coffee mug set i am doing for presents too.

hope everyone is ok today...only 6 weeks to go!

juliejim

jemtom wrote: »

juliejim - i didnt know there was a hawkins bazaar in crewe? lol will have to find out where it is and go have a look, although havent been into town properly for a while, thanks. im worried about buying extras so far i have done quite well before i buy anything i think do they need it? although i think december going to be the worst!

Apparently it's opposite River Island next to Game it's a new shop. If you want me to forward you the email just pm me your email addy.

I'm not sure who was after the small selection packs but they're 79p ea or 2 for £1.50 in Home Bargains.

trytospendless

Ruth_honey wrote: »

I watched an episode of the Gadget show earlier and Jessops weren't rated very highly for the picture quality (nor were Kodak!). Snapfish were top rated though & they often have offers on. Tesco also rated fairly well.

Don't mean to knock your post, jemtom, but thought I'd add this so people aren't disappointed with the picture quality.

Just to say that I have had photobooks from Jessops and as long as they are the Cewe ones, not jessops own brand, they are fab, realy excellant quality and no problems with the photos at all.

nicki_2

Xmas must be coming - ex asked DD to email him her Christmas list so he can pass it on to his family :rotfl::rotfl: My trick - she makes the list, I split it in two and let her send one half to him and I pass on the other half to my family. This year will be including what clothing size she is in/what she needs as they always buy her clothing so this time we'll make sure she gets what she needs and not more coats :rolleyes: Saves me money too :rotfl::rotfl:

junior_j

Hi guys!

Didn't know if this would come in use but at Asda's today i found the following bargains

- In the night garden toothbrushes with little stand and cover for 2.50 only saw upsy daisy and iggle piggle
Winnie the pooh and disney cars glow in the dark stickers for children for 1 pound.
- Plush talking post man pat piliot - reduced from 15 to 5 brought it for my friends 1 year old and he loves it and holds it by its nose because the nose is so big lol.

Hope the above might help , thought if u make childrens christmas eve hampers or what ever the toothrbrush and glow in the dark stickers would be nice! x

jemtom

juliejim wrote: »

Jemtom - I've had an email for 10% off at the new Hawkins Bazaar in Crewe if you want it for anything.

id had an email off them but it went into my junk folder, will go and have a look tomorrow or wednesday to see what its like - i also had the voucher in the email so will print it off incase i see anything. thanks for letting me know.

jemtom

julie-jim only just seen your last post, thank you for all the details - will teach me to check my junk folder.

thanks to all who have helped with cocktail hamper so far i have -
glowsticks
cocktail glass
shot glasses
some umbrella's
cocktail shaker and stirers
cocktail book.

think i am going to make it into more of a party/drinking hamper - she loves having parties, got her a "pin the tail on the donkey" game off ebay as a jokey present, also going to get her a couple of minatures, curlylou thanks for sainsbury's cocktail things will have to have a look. and the website, also wanted to get her some ice cube trays so will be keeping my eyes open.
thanks to everyone for their help,

sweet_exception

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002BH3MAK/ref=nosim/?!!!!!hotukdeals-21

Reduced from £70 to £17.50... a bargain if anyone still has kids to buy for... rose petal cottage

sweet_exception

ignore my last post... now sold out

cdsmiler

Morning all,

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts!! I'm fine - lots of lovely purple bruising, but walking fine and can do stairs mostly normally now rather than one step at a time! Back in work today mind!

NickyBo wrote: »

I'm pleased you and baby are both okay, it must have been a very frightening experience. Do you have much longer to go now?

Have about 5 weeks to go now! So could be any day REALLY, or could be as long as 7 weeks! :eek: lol

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

cdsmiler - i agree - milk it fo0r all it's worth!

I fell when 6-7 months gone with DD1 - she was fine - I ached all over...

foxy219 wrote: »

Just to echo what everyone else has said CD Smiler and hoping you are okay. I am sure your hubby is feeling awful and willing to do anything to make you feel comfortable - milk it for all its worth, stay off your feet and get well. Glad baby is okay, they are so resilient - I know I was 8½ months pregnant and fell up the kerb, I was so worried about little un, but she was fine!

Yeah, I think she slept all through the experience to be honest!! Oblivious to the shock and pain her mummy was going through.... typical eh?! lol

Curlylou - such bad timing. Hope it all works out alright in the end though!!

Mr A were doing selection boxes, 2 for £5 the other day. Most of them were the £3 packs, but they also had the Galaxy ones (good selection - normal size galaxy bar, smaller size, Ripple, Mistletow Kisses, Whole Nut, Minstreals) which are normally £4 on their own! Just thought I'd share!

Clare x