Christmas 2010 Let's Get Organised

loupoppins

hello all...I've popped onto this thread a few times...but then sort of get sidetracked by real life!
Anyway...feeling much more Christmassy and motivated now..maybe the approach of Autumn...
Have been doing quite well with stashing things away and finding bargains.
Managed to order 2 dolls for youngest dd's (1 each- they both want a doll that wees for christmas LOL) from Amazon using my voucher from Dooyoo:D
Then yesterday popped into local warehouse which has just opened up to public and managed to get 2 buggies for £2.50 each, 2 little doll carrier things for £1.50 each and 2 night tome doll outfits £1.50 each...pleased with that....
Also got 4 fairyplaysets (little barbie type fairydolls)for all 4 dd's at £1.99 each.And 3 little trucks for youngest sons stocking for 99p:T

Have quite a bit of stuff already stashed throughout the year too...and placed an order with Hawkins bazzaar yesterday...some sale stuff, some not in sale, but all good cheap stocking stuff:D

All dc's bdays out of the way now except dd1's in Novemeber...and have little bits for that, and just waiting to spot a good deal on a bike which is her main present..

Also have £62 in Morrisons saving stamps so far...

Am going to start planning other relatives hampers now...and also need to get knitting as making little dolls and Christmas things for dc Christmas Eve bags...

Feeling somuch more organised this year than ever before...Soooo hoping to avoid that horrible panicky feeling thatnormally grips me from November onwards!
Aiming to be totally finishd and sorted, except for baking, by end of Nov, so I can spend Dec enjoying the buildupwith the dc for achange instead of running round like a headless chicken!

Will definitely be around this thread more from now on as I need to keep my motivation going;)

Only 140 sleeps to go folks:xmastree:(and yes I've put the countdown clock on my desktop!)

Wendy5704

TinyTink wrote: »

Maybe a little bit naughty although i'm already naughty enough

Ideas ????????

How about some of his favourite beer or chocolates. A romantic DVD, a booklet of vouchers he can redeem for a massage, or a cooked meal etc. Im sure others will be along soon to give more inspiration. Ill have a think and pop back soon.

MummyYummy

I've managed to pick a few more bits up for DS - a few colouring books for his stocking (or maybe art hamper - can't decide!)
Crayola glow station (bargain spotted on the grabbit board) and a DVD.

Also I've managed to go through my Christmas cupboard and I've got gifts for:

Mother-in-Law
Step Father-in-Law
2X Brother-in-Laws (OH's brothers)
Gran-in-Law
Cousin
Brother-in-Law (sisters boyfriend)
2X Best friends

I need to get:

OH (No idea!!)

Mum (Body Shop white musk hamper and vouchers)

Nan (Body Shop white musk hamper and vouchers)

Grandad (No idea!!)

2X sisters (Have part of their gift - just need vouchers to go with)

Grandad-in-Law (Probably a jumper or slippers)

DS (3 for 2 offer in Argos on Toy Story toys, pyjamas for Xmas Eve hamper, bath bubbles, slinky dog)

Lots left to get for the Xmas Eve hamper!

:xmastree: :santa2: :rudolf:

chickywiggle

just picked up some nice sports socks for hubby in Peacocks £3 a pack (can't remeber how many in it without looking).

HTH.

samanthalvsben

Heyy everyone, new to this thread i'm only 18 live at home with parents, just finished a college course and currently unemployed, can't claim anything until september but will hopefully have a job by then

Ok so i went into Staples today in Hartlepool just for super glue however, i spotted a £1 item rack, on here i purchased a Simpsons Homer desktop usb lights x2 RRP £7.95 each :O one for my brother and one for my cousin, a beatbox creator machine for my brother rrp £10 :O a his and hers money box for my mam and dad RRP £5.00 and a safe RRP £10.00 AMAZING

jemtom

i lost the thread a while ago and after going through several pages looking for it gave up - and i have since not really been bothering with christmas - until now glad i found it. last year people did x-mas eve hampers for their dc my ds was too young last year but 3 now so want to do him one this year but i have completely forgotten what things people put in theirs, so far i was thinking a mug with some sweets(wont eat chocolate so choc coins out of the question) and a book, some pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers. any one have any other ideas? i want to start getting organized now so far i have, a hangbag - for my sons godmother want to fill it with things for a night out, socks for my dad, top for my bro, some bits for ds, and thats about it. any help with x-mas eve hamper much appreciated thank you,

PrimaDonna

Anyone know where I can buy cheap Calvin Klein boxers??

chasingsunshine_2

PrimaDonna wrote: »

Anyone know where I can buy cheap Calvin Klein boxers??

Matalan usually have cheap CKs in store.

http://www.matalan.co.uk/pws/CatalogueSearch.ice?layout=searchresults.layout&performSearch=true&visible=true&productAttributeName=&productAttributeValue=&productsPerPage=50&resetFilters=true&isServiceProduct=false&keywords=calvin+clein

Not sure how those prices compare though tbh

carlamarie_2

jemtom wrote: »

i lost the thread a while ago and after going through several pages looking for it gave up - and i have since not really been bothering with christmas - until now glad i found it. last year people did x-mas eve hampers for their dc my ds was too young last year but 3 now so want to do him one this year but i have completely forgotten what things people put in theirs, so far i was thinking a mug with some sweets(wont eat chocolate so choc coins out of the question) and a book, some pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers. any one have any other ideas? i want to start getting organized now so far i have, a hangbag - for my sons godmother want to fill it with things for a night out, socks for my dad, top for my bro, some bits for ds, and thats about it. any help with x-mas eve hamper much appreciated thank you,

carlamarie wrote: »

last year my kids were almost 2 and almost3 and we hid it in their bedroom for when we got home from shop - just before bath time. in it was;
dora bubble bath and bob the builder showergel (both had a little bath toy with them)
bath wash mitts - peppa pig and roary the racing car
thomas pjs and charlie and lola pjs
shaped bed pillows- fairy for dd and toy story alien for ds
magic reindeer food - oats and edible glitter to scatter in the garden
thomas and princess torch to see in the dark when scattering the reindeer food
a magic christmas key to hang on the door so santa can get in(ds was concerned as we had our fireplace filled in. he kept trying to drag the cooker inthe living room!)
a christmas plate and glass - for leaving cookies and milk for santa
a christmas book to read before bed
and some chocolate buttons for them both.

i think that was it! it went down a storm. when we've asked the kids about last christmas they cant remember any of the toys we bought them but they remember everything that was in the hamper! i think its because of the 'magic' element.

i will be doing it again this year but i think i will add a cookie mix in there and a dvd to snuggle up and watch together before bed (i planned to do this last year but we watched all the dvds i bought!)
and im planning on putting in character fleeces instead of the pillows this year too.

hope this helps you

Wendy5704

samanthalvsben wrote: »

Heyy everyone, new to this thread i'm only 18 live at home with parents, just finished a college course and currently unemployed, can't claim anything until september but will hopefully have a job by then

Ok so i went into Staples today in Hartlepool just for super glue however, i spotted a £1 item rack, on here i purchased a Simpsons Homer desktop usb lights x2 RRP £7.95 each :O one for my brother and one for my cousin, a beatbox creator machine for my brother rrp £10 :O a his and hers money box for my mam and dad RRP £5.00 and a safe RRP £10.00 AMAZING

You picked up some good bits there. Im also from Hartlepool so will have a pop over. Havent been anywhere near with the tall ships being here. Its been so manic.