Preparing for Christmas 2011

sammy_kaye18

Can I ask an opinion please?

Im thinking of an idea for my grandparents for Christmas and I have just had a brain wave that they don't see me and my kiddies much anymore as we live quite a distance apart.

Well she has seen holly once I think and she is now 10 months old so I was thinking for Christmas of making her a scrapbook with pictures of the kids in it.

My son is a keen footballer/rugby player and is a very active part in the community so have plenty of pictures of him and things he has been doing and been up to, and can add a few in of my little girl holly as she has been growing up in her stages that my nan wont have gotten to see but Im sure she'll enjoy and if I leave a few pages blank at the back she has a few pages to make/add her own memories with them too.

My son was presented a medal for his rugby tournament and he has presentations coming up for both events soon so can get a nice photo of him with his certificates too in his smart suits.

What do you all think??????????? any other idea of other things I can add to it?

saveabobortwo

id have the christmas tree up all year if i could i am saving my sainsbys points up for this so far i have about 26 pound so not bad but have been saving for ages and ages willtry not to spnd these points untill xmas so hope i can hold out:o

nicolax

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Can I ask an opinion please?

Im thinking of an idea for my grandparents for Christmas and I have just had a brain wave that they don't see me and my kiddies much anymore as we live quite a distance apart.

Well she has seen holly once I think and she is now 10 months old so I was thinking for Christmas of making her a scrapbook with pictures of the kids in it.

My son is a keen footballer/rugby player and is a very active part in the community so have plenty of pictures of him and things he has been doing and been up to, and can add a few in of my little girl holly as she has been growing up in her stages that my nan wont have gotten to see but Im sure she'll enjoy and if I leave a few pages blank at the back she has a few pages to make/add her own memories with them too.

My son was presented a medal for his rugby tournament and he has presentations coming up for both events soon so can get a nice photo of him with his certificates too in his smart suits.

What do you all think??????????? any other idea of other things I can add to it?

i think that sounds lovely. i find my nans always prefer sentimental gifts like that - they dont really want much material now so gifts like these are perfect and always well loved xx

youngmummy

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Could you not bake or make something yourself?

Truffles
Peppermint creams
fudge
shortbread

are all easy to make and require little effort or fanciness and then you could wrap them yourself in cellophane bags as gifts. Might save you a few quid

x

thanks hun, will startb having a go a i love truffles and fudge so it wont go to waste. oh and shortbread my favorite biscuits x

youngmummy

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Can I ask an opinion please?

Im thinking of an idea for my grandparents for Christmas and I have just had a brain wave that they don't see me and my kiddies much anymore as we live quite a distance apart.

Well she has seen holly once I think and she is now 10 months old so I was thinking for Christmas of making her a scrapbook with pictures of the kids in it.

My son is a keen footballer/rugby player and is a very active part in the community so have plenty of pictures of him and things he has been doing and been up to, and can add a few in of my little girl holly as she has been growing up in her stages that my nan wont have gotten to see but Im sure she'll enjoy and if I leave a few pages blank at the back she has a few pages to make/add her own memories with them too.

My son was presented a medal for his rugby tournament and he has presentations coming up for both events soon so can get a nice photo of him with his certificates too in his smart suits.

What do you all think??????????? any other idea of other things I can add to it?

lovely idea hun, i did a photo album last year for my nan of our LO (His great nanna) and she loved it. sounds fab x

LJM

im always a very early starter for xmas already have my wrap and a few pressies put away,i also have everything to make my cards ready to go. ive made some bag charms and bracelets for friends and family as part of small hampers im doing plus other jewellery pieces. i know what im getting everyone too i love being super organised but thats just me it is my most favourite time of year and it is never too early to start in my opinion x

LJM

just read your post a scrapbook is a fab idea i do them for us at home but i too also give them out as gifts did this for everyone year before last kept me very busy but it was fun and they were well recieved i am doing one at the moment for my sister for xmas as she has a new baby as well as ongoing ones for my girls

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sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Can I ask an opinion please?

Im thinking of an idea for my grandparents for Christmas and I have just had a brain wave that they don't see me and my kiddies much anymore as we live quite a distance apart.

Well she has seen holly once I think and she is now 10 months old so I was thinking for Christmas of making her a scrapbook with pictures of the kids in it.

My son is a keen footballer/rugby player and is a very active part in the community so have plenty of pictures of him and things he has been doing and been up to, and can add a few in of my little girl holly as she has been growing up in her stages that my nan wont have gotten to see but Im sure she'll enjoy and if I leave a few pages blank at the back she has a few pages to make/add her own memories with them too.

My son was presented a medal for his rugby tournament and he has presentations coming up for both events soon so can get a nice photo of him with his certificates too in his smart suits.

What do you all think??????????? any other idea of other things I can add to it?

I think they would be thrilled with this - nice idea

sammy_kaye18

can anyone please give me any ideas for a present for my dad and step mum.

They have just started keeping chickens in their small garden and I always joke to my dad that I will start calling him and his wife 'tom and barbara' soon so I was thinking of a 'good life' inspired hamper for them both.

Can anyone give me any suggestions as what I could put in it? I have found a BEWARE OF THE CHICKENS sign for them though already.

CH27

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

can anyone please give me any ideas for a present for my dad and step mum.

They have just started keeping chickens in their small garden and I always joke to my dad that I will start calling him and his wife 'tom and barbara' soon so I was thinking of a 'good life' inspired hamper for them both.

Can anyone give me any suggestions as what I could put in it? I have found a BEWARE OF THE CHICKENS sign for them though already.

Instuctions on how to wring their necks, pluck them & roast them?:rotfl::rotfl:

edit the chickens I mean:D