Xmas eve hamper - better than last year

jetty

sweetpeas wrote: »

I just do the hampers cos I think Christmas Eve is really lovely family time and like 3 cheeky princess says, it's a good way to calm them down on the most exciting night of the whole year

I put stuff like hot choc sachets, box of maltesers, popcorn and a nice Christmas film in. Then the kids have their bath and get snuggled to watch the film with their hot choc and munchies Actually, sounds very similar to 3_c_p's Christmas Eve doesn't it :rotfl:
I bet between 6.30-7.30 on Christmas Eve we're all doing exactly the same thing lol.
xx

Yep, thirded :rotfl::rotfl:

3_cheeky_princesses

sweetpeas wrote: »

I just do the hampers cos I think Christmas Eve is really lovely family time and like 3 cheeky princess says, it's a good way to calm them down on the most exciting night of the whole year

I put stuff like hot choc sachets, box of maltesers, popcorn and a nice Christmas film in. Then the kids have their bath and get snuggled to watch the film with their hot choc and munchies Actually, sounds very similar to 3_c_p's Christmas Eve doesn't it :rotfl:
I bet between 6.30-7.30 on Christmas Eve we're all doing exactly the same thing lol.
xx

Yep sweetpeas bout 6pm we start baths and 7pm snuggle down armed with our hot chocolate and muchies with a film. I love christmas eve (the whole day and evening) almost as much as christmas day.

Torkijo

Sounds like one tradition we might have to start, Kids will be just 5 and nearly 2 so we might modify the Chocolate though! (Just the thought of adding the sugar rush to already exicited children is scaring me!!!

jetty

Torkijo wrote: »

Sounds like one tradition we might have to start, Kids will be just 5 and nearly 2 so we might modify the Chocolate though! (Just the thought of adding the sugar rush to already exicited children is scaring me!!!

You could always put in a satsuma or an apple? Mind you, i don't think i put chocolate in the one i did last year, was more night orientated with toothbrushes, shower gels and nightwear!

jackomdj

Similar to the replies above.

I always do new PJ's anyway & do something in the afternoon so this seemed like a great idea to fill the afternoon & evening with something enjoyable. This will be our third Xmas of doing it.

Ours get delivered to our pillows whilst we are eating lunch! DD's can spend a while doing something crafty. Then we can snuggle down for a DVD with popcorn & a hot chocolate. Bathtime with lush bath bombs, new toothbrushes followed by new PJ's. Outside to spread the reindeer food & this year let the lanterns go (thanks whoever suggested that). Back in for a christmas story, get the cider ready for Father Xmas(!) & carrots for the reindeer. Then bed time.

DD's will be 5 & 2 this Xmas.

Nicky x

3_cheeky_princesses

Mary Engelbreit's Night Before Christmas DVD £1.99 + Free Delivery @ CDWow

Found on HDUK and thought was a great for the Christmas eve hampers or as a stocking filler at £1.99:

http://www.cdwow.com/DVD/MARY-ENGELB...MAS/dp/1470027

Animated version of Clement C. Moore's "Night Before Christmas" by Mary Engelbreit

£4.00 to £6.00 elsewhere

The Night Before Christmas t'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring....except for Gregory, a very curious little mouse. When Gregory overhears a naughty fairy, Implestik, planning to keep Santa from delivering toys, he embarks on an adventure to save Santa and Christmas. With the help of an old mouse, Augustus, a wise owl, a wonderful fairy, Elliester, and others, will Gregory be able to save Santa and Christmas in time?

Inspired by the best-selling book, beloved artist Mary Engelbreit brings Clement C. Moore's classic "The Night Before Christmas" to life in brilliant CGI animation. Featuring the voice talent of Academy Award®-winning actor Kevin Kline (De-lovely, Dave), this magical DVD is certain to become a holiday favourite for the whole family.

Special Features
Sing Along
Story Time
Song Medley
Meet Mary
Behind the Scenes

xx_Jo_xx

Aw thanks for the link to the DVD, but I missed it! Out of stock.....never mind x

clarabell1984

Thanks for the dvd link! I managed to grap a copy earlier this afternoon! I have decided to make up a small xmas eve hamper for my 2 nieces and nephew. it will mainly be for the 2 girls though as he is only 15 months!

I'm thinking chocco cups with marshmallows or snowman poo/reindeer poo and reindeer food oh and a santa magic key!

Thanks for everyones posts and ideas :T

sweetpeas_2

xx_Jo_xx wrote: »

Aw thanks for the link to the DVD, but I missed it! Out of stock.....never mind x

Seems to be working okay now JO, but won't let me use my Maestro

xx

clarabell1984

ok, so far I have picked up:

Night Before Christmas DVD -CD WOW £1.99
Magic Santa Key - Card Factory £0.99
Door Hanger/Window Sucker - Card Factory £0.99
4 x Options Sachets - Tesco £1.00
Hundreds & Thousands - Tesco £0.85
Chocolate Raisins - Tesco £0.65
Already have oats in the house for reindeer food £0

They had lovely xmas mugs in card factory for £1.99 also but I'm going to poundland after work to see what they have. I'm planning on picking up a 'To Santa' plate and some cookies also for the hamper!