❄❄ Let It Snow ❄❄ :: Christmas 2012 Chatter Thread

maria_and_the_imps

8 presents all brought now!!!

brother s - adopt a reindeer
brother j - made him a fishing diary and sewed him a fishing sampler
friend 1 - dictionary of cakes and book
niece- made her a felt bag and brought a secret diary
sil- was given a bottle of wine i wont drink so brought a pretty wine glass, will wrap them both in cellophane and ta da thats her done
dd 2 best friends - little braclets
grandad - box of biscuits

so that leaves
my mum - she wants gardening stuff
mums partner - linx gift set
nephew c - wants money
nephew m - wants puzzles
nephew f - not sure yet
my best friend - will be heavily pregnant by then so comfy jammies and slippers
little cousin - not sure yet
husbands family - we are doing a secret santa

then its just my 3 kiddies

all 3 xmas eve boxes are about half done

but need to finish dd birthday and party first!

Snugglebunny8

princesskitty29 wrote: »

Thanks for this, it really helps hearing this! We popped over there last night and every time we go I feel a bit more comfortable there. The only problem was we bumped into some neighbours and they told us all about a troublesome family that live nearby, they don't sound great so that made us a bit more apprehensive but hopefully they won't bother us where we are. I know we will be fine there. A week after we move in we're going on holiday for 2 weeks, then after that i'm sure Christmas will be here in no time! I'm looking forward to having a new house to decorate at Christmas! :T

Hmm Hamilton is not having the best season! Although as a McLaren fan I am happy that Button is on pole. I am enjoying that it's such an unpredictable season - you never know where anyone is going to be on the grid after qualifying!

yes it's good that it's unpredicatable and guess Lewis was unlucky yesterday (if it wasnt for bad luck he wouldnt have a lot!) as they split stretegy and it could easilly have worked for him, McLaren have made errors this season but I think some of them are due to them having to be creative and try new things, will see what happens today - wish he wasnt near Pastor on the grid tho, that man is a nutter! Jensen did a very good job

First thing I thought when I read about the troublesome family, was that there was/is a Home Info Pack that sellers have to give buyers, although I know it's being phased out? I think they have to disclose disputes or problems with neighbours, although unsure of teh legals, so that would tell me they dont have issues Im guessing? and it sounds as though the people you met yesterday were friendly so that's good

There is a family on our road who only live a few doors from us, who several lovely people have had issues with, but the girl and the mum are always so lovely and friendly and the dad spends ages chatting with my hubby and seems very nice, so it sometimes works out that because one person doesnt get along with them, others might? and also opposite us there are two families who loathe each other but then get on with everyone else LOL! so if I was moving in and listened to one of the ones who had issues Id be worried too, but perhaps others may have a different view or no problems, so I really hope that means it will all be fine for you - we've been here 17 years and there are people we just never see either, so you may never come across them

Snugglebunny8

love the cookie exchange ideas!

Opee92

Here's my latest updated Christmas list.......soooo close to being finished now!!

The ones written in Green mean I've finished buying for them, the ones in Red mean I still have to buy for them and any in BLUE mean I'm kind of clueless for so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Mum - 2 x Yankee candles (£13.98 down from £30)
Dad - Ronnie Barker Complete Boxset (£25)
FIL - Photos from Photoshoot of DD
MIL - Photos from Photoshoot of DD
Nephew (18) - ???
Brother 1 - Alarm clock (£5 down from £20) , Doctor who toothbrush (< £5) , inflatable chair (£6.99 down from £20)
Sister 1 - 4 crime books and 4 dvd's (FREE!!!)
Brother 2 - Talking tankard (£2.99 down from £12)
Sister and SIL - Chav boardgame (£5 down from £20)
Neice (3 in January) - Chad valley craft set (< £5)
Neice (Due November) - Rattles, Gloworm (£10.49)
Niece (1) - Shape sorter bus (£6.99)
BF 1 (18 Male)- Adopt a Reindeer....He LOVES the theatre and is moving to London in 2 weeks so I'm thinking theatre tokens???
Bf 2 - Slippers, face masks, hot chocolate mug (< £10)
BF 3 - Photo book (FREE) Face masks (£2.50) Smellies (£2.73) Chocolates (£1.50)
SIL & Family (Australia) - We've spoke and decided not to bother with presents as it usually costs more in postage.
Grandma - Photos of DD from Photoshoot (£50 but will also get us some photos, FIL & MIL and Mum and Dad so kinda works out at <£10 each)
OH - New computer (Dread to think how much that'll set me back)
DD - Fudge the pony (£25 down from £100), Mega Bloks Kitchen set (£15 down from £40) Baby born doll (£21 down form £40) Jigsaws x 2 (£3 down form £10) Thomas and friends Library (FREE) Thomas and friends mega bloks (£10 down from £20) Peppa Pig snow boots (£6 down from £12) Peppa Pig backpack and umberella (£7.50 down from £15) 2 tea sets (£8 down from £16) Thomas and friends dvd (£2.50) Tomy aguadoodle (£7.50 down from £12) Peppa pig handbag - to fill with sweets (50p down from £4) Dolls house (£15 down from £30) First words book (£2.99) Peppa Pig inflatable chair (£2.50), Baby grand piano (£27) 3 waybuloo toys (£5 down from £30) Just a Doll playset (cot, highchair, pushchair etc) and portable dvd player then she's done.
Brother 4 (30) - £100 vouchers towards a new tv.
SIL (36) - Pamper hamper.
Neice (4) - Fur real cub (£7.50 down from £29.99) 10 Jigsaws (1.99)
Neice (3) - Mickey Mouse tag game (£6) Klip it assortment (£5)
SIL's 2 daughters? (18 and 16) Smellies (FREE from bodyshop)
BF's Mum - Bodyshop smellies (Free)

maria_and_the_imps

Opee92 I know its kinda boring but why not get your nephew a voucher then he can pick what he gets, or maybe some smellies can't think of anything else sorry

Opee92

maria_and_the_imps wrote: »

Opee92 I know its kinda boring but why not get your nephew a voucher then he can pick what he gets, or maybe some smellies can't think of anything else sorry

Yeah I'm thinking vouchers......he's impossible to buy for as he already has EVERYTHING!!! His Grandparents have brought him up from being a baby and have felt guilty about the fact his parents aren't around so they buy him absolutely everything he asks for. So vouchers may be the best option

Snugglebunny8

re Rudolph Monopoly, email from Amazon - seems it's stock delay not cancelled


We regret to inform you that your order will take longer to fulfill than originally estimated.

Our supplier has notified us that there is a delay obtaining stock for the following items you ordered on

Not Available "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Monopoly Board
Game: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Monopoly"

We are awaiting a revised estimate from our supplier, and will email you as soon as we receive this information.

littlemschatabox

mum2one wrote: »

Just a though re nan, if you sign up to Vistaprint, and wait for an offer email they usually have notecards that you can personailse, (just double check that your getting the folded ones as they do note cards) ditto they also do personalised A4 letter size writing,

If your god daughter girlie, go for bangles, some lip gloss, hair accessories, maybe some girlie toiletties, does she like a theme, Miss Kitty or anything,
xx

Personalised note cards, I love the sound of that! My mum uses vistaprint, do I could get her to keep an eye open for me with the emails! That's a brill idea thanks!!
Also apparently my god daughter is currently in love with toy story and in particular Jessie, I'm sensing a theme for the presents there

And snugglebunny thanks of the monopoly update, so hope they come back in stock to order!

SugarSpun

If you're using Vistaprint you can get €5 cashback per month on purchases with TCB :money:

Rosygirl

Snugglebunny8 wrote: »

re Rudolph Monopoly, email from Amazon - seems it's stock delay not cancelled


We regret to inform you that your order will take longer to fulfill than originally estimated.

Our supplier has notified us that there is a delay obtaining stock for the following items you ordered on

Not Available "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Monopoly Board
Game: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Monopoly"

We are awaiting a revised estimate from our supplier, and will email you as soon as we receive this information.

Thank you, there's hope yet then! I keep checking every day!!