Who's excited for christmas!?

candie_gill

:xmassmile: Yay not long to go before the big rush, how are you all preparing early?

I have most pressies, stocking fillers and xmas eve hamper stuff for my LO. Well on my way with my oH's too. Ordered some cellophane for my pots of gold and hot choc mugs, also ordered the cones for snow man soup.

Wrapped all my LO's toys as i have a habit of giving him the craft items on rainy days and really he has enough to last till xmas!

Gleek

Can't wait I got all the ribbons/wrap/cards/bows/tags/bags etc out and gave in and wrote the neighbours cards

I've got a few bits and bobs, like the containers for my Christmas Eve Hampers and the odd couple of bits of presents but I'm going to Meadowhall on the 7th October so will hopefully buy most presents there and then do the rest all after there. If it were up to me I'd be well stuck in and buying now but I've been saving up for this

So yep, in just over a fortnight I'm hoping to be nearly done

beachlou

Gleek wrote: »

Can't wait I got all the ribbons/wrap/cards/bows/tags/bags etc out and gave in and wrote the neighbours cards

I've got a few bits and bobs, like the containers for my Christmas Eve Hampers and the odd couple of bits of presents but I'm going to Meadowhall on the 7th October so will hopefully buy most presents there and then do the rest all after there. If it were up to me I'd be well stuck in and buying now but I've been saving up for this

So yep, in just over a fortnight I'm hoping to be nearly done

Can I ask what you're using for your Christmas Eve hamper? I'm not sure what to put my things in. Thanks.

*Louise*

Looking forward to it :j:j:j

Got loads of presents in, planning on ordering cards in the next few weeks but waiting till after a family member has an operation in Oct before I really start with the prep...after that it's all systems go!

candie_gill

Not just me thats excited then! I love meadowhall too, planning going november time

Beachlou i used festive gift bags for us last year, this year i have bought large green tubs from poundland, Going to decorate them and hopefully use those.

Gleek

beachlou wrote: »

Can I ask what you're using for your Christmas Eve hamper? I'm not sure what to put my things in. Thanks.

Sure I got some Strata flexi tubs from Asda's for £3 each (mine are red but there's pink/yellow/blue/green etc) as I did last year. Lined it with a fleece blanket and used green and red shredded lametta to cover some of the bits and bobs in them. They can be used after for toy tubs and the like so really handy



You can also decorate the outside with names etc with cut outs/sticky letters etc and put tinsel through the handles - can do all sorts

If they're too big there's a smaller size for £2. ( can be seen here: http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/banneroffers/banneroffercontainer.jsp?listId=1215038036995 the larger ones aren't online for some reason)

shebangs

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jakes-mum

Meeeeeeeeeeeeee!! :j Christmas CD is dusted off and ready to go, already watched 2 christmas films and will be going through the sky channels tonight to set up to record more :rotfl:

Have won all of DS and DD's Christmas presents(including stocking stuff, just need some choccies), also won FIL's, half of Nephews, and Half of DH's Have won loads of make up bits and body lotions etc, so thinking of making mum a cake from towels with it all in the middle and maybe a handmade necklace & earrings set

Can't wait for christmas morning, im usually awake at 3am waiting for the kids to wake up (extremely impatiently), DH has long since given up trying to sleep and just goes and makes me a cuppa :rotfl:

creditcard123

Started my shopping in january and with the help off the grabbit board have the majority of nieces/ nephews / teachers and friend and some of the smaller stuff for hubby and kids
I have been in bed for last 2 weeks after an op (another 2 wks to go) so I have had loads of time to surf and compare prices there are parcels arriving daily which I need to get my sister to hide on top of wardrobe before anyone gets home
Its just the main presents for hubby and kids but have not asked what they want from Santa yet as have just had 3 birthdays this month and another next month then will ask about Christmas
Wooppee cant wait:j

nearlyrich

We have been looking after grandchildren today and the youngest has been shouting Ho ho ho merry Christmas all day so she is excited I'm not it's too soon for me but I wish I was as organised as some people with everything wrapped and ready.

debtfree2010

I cant wait love love LOVE Chrimbo :j:j:j

Today i have finished buying my sons xmas pressies :j Argos 3 for 2 helped :T
I have bought the tissue paper and ribbon from ebay to wrap pressies, this year i am giving all my newphews and nieces (14 of them ) a money wallet and selection box, this way they can buy what they want :T everyone a winner :T:D:D

This is the first year i have given them money as normally i trawl the shops searching for the right gift, but these kids have everything and its soo stressful, so i am glad to be taking the easy path this year :cool:

ohhh and i made my xmas cake yesterday, looks fab :j:j