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

cornishorchid

I always wanted a mr frosty too! And never had on but we did have a very old soda stream, but didn't ever use it as it was the very old fashioned one which had an orange handle on the side that could chop your fingers off if you weren't careful! Anyone who had one will know what I mean!

We normally have a limit of around £100 for DD and DS for their main presents and then about £20-25 for their stockings, we just do fun cheap presents from Santa as my 2 believe than mummy and daddy have to buy their main presents as Santa has so many children to buy for...plus I don't want him getting credit for my hard work!!!

This year me and my OH have set a limit of £50 for main present and then £20-25 for our stockings to each other...but I know my hubby doesn't ever stick to this, my feelings are that we have had our Christmases and its our kids turn now, although I do love receiving gifts, my favourite part is seeing my friends and families faces when They open their presents.

I also watched the holiday! I'm hoping to make a trip to trago mills soon (anyone who live in Cornwall will know what I mean) as my mum went on Monday saying they had their Christmas department open...and it's massive woohoo!!!

Pips_Mum

Incase anyone wants to make a pulse race this Christmas!

Ann Summers have their Mrs Santa outfit in the sale for £6
http://www.annsummers.com/p/sexy-miss-santa-dress/18ototas1020044?catalogId=10002&myAcctMain=1&langId=-1&storeId=10151&ddkey=http:Logoff

That might make a few hubbies a bit more interested in Christmas!

kayandy_2

My bf got a soda stream last year off his mum as he only drinks fizzy pop I think it has been used about twice!! I don't drink fizzy drinks && neither dose his mum so it was a huge waste of money but his little cus loved it!! She now has it!

I always wanted a mr frosty but mum wouldn't let me have one for some reason!!

On another note I've found a pirate ship for my brother on eBay which I'm going to get in a few days!! I did get him a Disney jigsaw which lightening McQueen drives around but he found it the other day && bf didn't no it was for Xmas && gave it him!! I really need to make a start on my presents as I hardly have anything!!

noodles86

Evening all,

I am exhausted! Been into Birmingham to meet a friend and to do a bit of shopping! Boots had l-o-a-d-s of xmas stuff out so had a lovely time having a mooch round. Pound shop which is in an ex woolies was pants for xmas stuff & so was the 99p shop I was really disappointed! However I got a massive hello kitty advent calendar from the works for £7.99 which has a mix of little gifts & chocolate. I cant find a link online to show you all though claires accessories had a sale on with lots of nice bits n bobs.

Hasn't the temperature dropped!? My tootsies are getting cold sat here tonight (I was quite cold last night until we realised dh had left the front door open since he had been home, didnt notice til bake off had finished!).

Tomorrow I'm going to a little retail park with matalan, pound world, b&m, tk maxx & b&m so looking forward to that!

OMG i've read so much and completely forgotten on what I wanted to comment on ~ stupid pregnancy brain :rotfl:

I normally spend between £100-£200 on dd. Its hard though as for example I bought her pinnochio dvd which was £15 which looks nothing but I do try to be money neutral or hold out for a good deal! Ooh if anyone sees bananagrams cheap then let me know as its what mil's partner wants for xmas! I cant actually remember what else to say so shall go for now!

noodles86

Shall also add ~ I ACTUALLY GOT MR FROSTY!!!!

It was quite good until you run out of all the sachets/flavours and then I don't think it got used again! Mine was a big snowman with a ice mincer in his belly & a little penguin and the juice came out of his bobble hat I did always want a cadburys mini dispenser but never got one LOL!

BBTHREE

LalaGomay wrote: »

I don't remember getting our first microwave, but I do vaguely remember getting our first video player. Oh god I must be ancient.

Laughed a lot when I saw this. I was also going to post that I remember when we got our video recorder, but thought it would make me sound really old so didn't. I guess I am though. : )

I remember we got the video recorder and someone brought round a ermm dubious pirated copy of ET. I was crackly as hell and had heads getting in the way etc, but we absolutely loved it.

I have been trying to thing of my best childhood pressie (not in value, just loved the most) and its close between my Sindy House, and my 'Munchman' ( a handheld Pacman game), and my typewriter.

BBTHREE

noodles86 wrote: »

Shall also add ~ I ACTUALLY GOT MR FROSTY!!!!

Two words - Very Jealous! :D

chickywiggle

ostaragirl wrote: »

I'm hoping to get some photo calendars made too and wondered if any of you had come accross any good offers? I notice Boots do them but not sure if they are part of the 3for2.

I managed to pick one up in poundland last year. seen them a few times but they fly off the shelves.


ReformedShopaholic - they're fab - you're soo clever.

Been into B&M today - loadsssssss of Christmas (and Halloween) things out

I can't find any pics of the cups (and phones died so can't take a pic today) but they had tumblers like this - but coloured with santa or reindeer or snowman or 1 more that I can't remeber.



They aren't fantastic quality tho. they had halloween ones (shown above) in too so i got my boys 1 each - and within seconds the drink was leaking out the bottom where it wasn't sealed properly.

only 99p but hubby going to town tomorrow anyway so gonna see if they will exchange it. otherwise we'll have 1 cup and 2 kids :eek:

Debated getting some of they choccies - they had boxes of mini toblerones - but they were OOD in October this year.

They had the mini dairy milk dispensers - £5.99 and refils £1.20 (ish).


Febreeze set and refresh air freshners in spiced apple - £1.99 (same as home bargains. with the spare refill.

maria_and_the_imps

ostaragirl wrote: »

Not much to report on the xmas shopping front for me but I've been busy crocheting some pram blankets to give to my cousin who is expecting her baby just before xmas.
I'm hoping to get some photo calendars made too and wondered if any of you had come accross any good offers? I notice Boots do them but not sure if they are part of the 3for2.

I'm so jealous I have been trying to teach myself to crochet using the internet, man its hard!

chickywiggle wrote: »

I managed to pick one up in poundland last year. seen them a few times but they fly off the shelves.


ReformedShopaholic - they're fab - you're soo clever.

Been into B&M today - loadsssssss of Christmas (and Halloween) things out

I can't find any pics of the cups (and phones died so can't take a pic today) but they had tumblers like this - but coloured with santa or reindeer or snowman or 1 more that I can't remeber.



They aren't fantastic quality tho. they had halloween ones (shown above) in too so i got my boys 1 each - and within seconds the drink was leaking out the bottom where it wasn't sealed properly.

only 99p but hubby going to town tomorrow anyway so gonna see if they will exchange it. otherwise we'll have 1 cup and 2 kids :eek:

Debated getting some of they choccies - they had boxes of mini toblerones - but they were OOD in October this year.

They had the mini dairy milk dispensers - £5.99 and refils £1.20 (ish).


Febreeze set and refresh air freshners in spiced apple - £1.99 (same as home bargains. with the spare refill.

Chicky I have a thingy for vista print 99p photo calendars, let me know of its any good for you

chickywiggle

thanks maria - don't need one this year tho.