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

lushlifesaver

Help everyone! I'm suddenly panicking about the bf's Christmas presents!
I've bought him:
* a small treat dispenser (the motion sensor one got it from Amazon but you can get them from menkind/red5 etc)
* a box of lucky charms cereal
* a remote control maseratti (£12 instead of £20, was on offer in Debenhams)
* head massager (one of those ones with all the 'legs' that you move up and down

Still to buy:
* large tub of cola flavour millions for in the treat dispenser

so that's £55 out of my £80 budget.

Not sure what else to get him! Was thinking some new pjs, socks and boxers - boring I know but he needs them...

Any other ideas? Wouldn't mind some couple-y ideas/bits for the bedroom if anyone has any suggestions??

SugarSpun

Depends what sort of thing you like in the bedroom LLS is there anything that you particularly are or are not interested in?

chirpychick

lushlifesaver wrote: »

Help everyone! I'm suddenly panicking about the bf's Christmas presents!
I've bought him:
* a small treat dispenser (the motion sensor one got it from Amazon but you can get them from menkind/red5 etc)
* a box of lucky charms cereal
* a remote control maseratti (£12 instead of £20, was on offer in Debenhams)
* head massager (one of those ones with all the 'legs' that you move up and down

Still to buy:
* large tub of cola flavour millions for in the treat dispenser

so that's £55 out of my £80 budget.

Not sure what else to get him! Was thinking some new pjs, socks and boxers - boring I know but he needs them...

Any other ideas? Wouldn't mind some couple-y ideas/bits for the bedroom if anyone has any suggestions??

Homemade "favour" vouchers £0
Value chocolate spread and make your own label to go around it for more fun bedroom activities 30p ish
LOL if you're a fan of 50 shades you could hunt down a grey tie in a charity shop :T

lushlifesaver

I like the idea of the vouchers - hopefully I can get enough ideas to make a few

Have seen some body paint style sets which I think could go down well, was thinking of some massage oils. Anybody know if the body shop ones are any good?

SugarSpun

The Lush massage bars are far less messy

Also, maybe a game?

http://www.lovehoney.co.uk/product.cfm?p=22614

chirpychick

I was going to suggest a lush massage bar too.

clayton79

autumngirl wrote: »

Sounds like everyone's Christmas prep is coming along nicely. The excitement is definitely building!

Picked up a few bits yesterday. Got a decent sized panettone (900g) in Wilkos for £3, Mario candy canes and Baileys miniatures with teddies in B&M, clip on toadstool decs in Tesco (£1.44 for 3pk) and the musical tin in M&S.....which I LOVE! I can see why everyone is snapping them up.

Also bought some giant sparklers in Tesco which I'll save for New Year. Is it normal that they won't sell them to you if you're not leaving the store straight away, in case you spark them up as you're wandering round the aisles? Didn't know if it was standard policy or if the cashier just decided I looked particularly dodgy!!!

Thanks to everyone who posts - I'm loving all the tips

PS Hugs to those who need them

PPS Love the name Levan! Stick to your guns if that's the name you've set your heart on x

autumngirl no they dont think you are dodgy its for two reasons, one you mention in that they can be a potential fire risk in an enclosed area and the other is the store will only be able to hold so much explosive on their sales floor by law. By only selling it to shoppers on their way out they will not breach this!! (You can now perhaps tell i have worked in one of the big supermarkets and dealt with the fire officer during November!):rotfl::rotfl:

littlemschatabox

Thanks Snugglebunny, chickywiggle & hismissus!
Glad to have finally spoke to helpful staff! Just wish I'd spoken to someone more competent yesterday cos they could of cancelled my card before the money went out! They said they would inform the police so I will just have to wait and see!

Anywhos had a brain wave before about my chocolate slabs, I'm going to do loads of small ones in my cupcake mould and then I am going to build a tall Xmas tree with them like a cone if that makes sense!
May practice next week when I'm back home!

I managed to complete mission early present delivery too! I got lots of stuff into my mum and dads house in boxes etc and have hidden them in my old bedroom, phew!

chickywiggle

lushlifesaver - we have this game - it's definatly one of the better and includes cards that work as promise cards that you can save for another day/ time. You can also get the massage candle to go with it (or baby oil). oh and buy a large feather.

Own_My_Own

:j:j mumubobbins has an email account :j:j

I am beginning to realise this is really happening .:D

Got some bits today -

(Use Your Loaf)
Silicone loaf tins (99p each)
Sun dried tomato and parmesan bread mix (89p 342 tescos)
(need to buy some parmesan cheese)


(Make mine a Pint)
Choc covered popcorn(2 for £2 Morrisons)
sweet popcorn (morrisons own)

Maltesers (half price share bags £1.09 tescos)
White marsh mallows (99p)

(Sock Cupcakes)
8 pairs of bed socks(2 for 99p)
small box Lindt chocs (£1) ( posh cherries)

I am sitting here having a glass of wine, as I feel this could be my last night of freedom for a while.:D

Am hoping its my last night of freedom for a long time really. Because if these gifts don't sell I will not only be out of pocket, I will also only have half a bedroom for ever.:rotfl:
There is just so much stuff up there, and I have no-where to put it because all the Christmas presents are up there as well.

The closer I get, the more nervous I become. I know you all keep saying it will work, but you are all so nice, and there are some horrible people out there in the real world.

I will post pictures this weekend as I finish stuff, and you must all promise, that if you see something that can be changed or improved, you WILL TELL ME.

Being nice doesn't count anymore.:D