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

springdreams

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Do you all have your vouchers ?
Or are you all talking about when you get them ?
I haven't got mine yet !

Not that it matters, mine are being used for days out in London, on next years holiday. But still

My postal ones arrived Saturday just gone.

ReformedShopaholic

Hi everyone, hoping you can help me with this...

Had a trial run of snowman soup through the week, OH not me, smell of hot chocolate makes me want to puke (sorry bit too much info) anyhow since it was first time with these I have a few questions for those that have had it before, so I can pass onto my sister for niece and nephew.....

1) Are marshmallows supposed to be that sweet? (Don't like those either) OH said they are too sweet and so ruin it?

2)So the candy cane stirring stick, just use sparingly for stirring? Left it in cup and it went all weird, should I advise just stir a little then eat stick?

3)Do you give with the advice to put cream on top so marshmallows sit on that and not in hot chocolate? As apparently this also ruins the marshmallows? (according to OH)

I know it sounds stupid but these have been running through my head and since I don't eat/drink them I didn't know what to do.

springdreams

ELJAYCOCK wrote: »

ON MY OWN went to xmas fayre at brentwood today.

I went to this yesterday :rudolf:

Other than DS having a strop because I would not buy him a £33 gold coloured xbox controller, I had a really pleasant visit. Managed to keep most of my ££ in my pocket (as the bits I liked were really pricey), but picked up a few ideas

aliaslotte

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Do you all have your vouchers ?
Or are you all talking about when you get them ?
I haven't got mine yet !

Not that it matters, mine are being used for days out in London, on next years holiday. But still

I haven't got mine yet either. I think it might be a bit slower if they are being posted.

Popped into Tesco last night [on my way to the pub lol] and had a look at the half price gift sets. My store is tiny, but they still had some nice things. I want to pop out in the morning to a larger store and see what they have - I think tomorrow is the last day, so I can't put it off. Will do it first thing as I have an interview to prepare for, which is in the afternoon. Eck.

I went to Ikea last week too and finally picked up the kraft paper gift wrap. I saw the little santa bags, which are very cute, but I was good and left them there. For one thing, the store is 5 minutes from where I work, and for another, I couldn't think of a use for them - buying them didn't seem very MSE. I am so tempted to start wrapping things up, but I really want to save it until nearer Christmas - to help me stay feeling christmassy. Temptation might prove too much though lol.

springdreams

ReformedShopaholic wrote: »

Hi everyone, hoping you can help me with this...

Had a trial run of snowman soup through the week, OH not me, smell of hot chocolate makes me want to puke (sorry bit too much info) anyhow since it was first time with these I have a few questions for those that have had it before, so I can pass onto my sister for niece and nephew.....

1) Are marshmallows supposed to be that sweet? (Don't like those either) OH said they are too sweet and so ruin it? Yes they are, and no they don't. It is a matter of personal taste. The person receiving it doesn't HAVE to put the marshmallows in the chocolate if they don't want to.

2)So the candy cane stirring stick, just use sparingly for stirring? Left it in cup and it went all weird, should I advise just stir a little then eat stick? Yes.

3)Do you give with the advice to put cream on top so marshmallows sit on that and not in hot chocolate? As apparently this also ruins the marshmallows? (according to OH) No. Again, it is a matter of personal taste. Some people can't stand cream, so wouldn't want it in their hot chocolate. The marshmallows are supposed to "melt" into the chocolate.

I know it sounds stupid but these have been running through my head and since I don't eat/drink them I didn't know what to do.

My answers in blue. These are just my own opinion.

weeclick

will-be-debt-free wrote: »

hello all,

just looking around for silicone moulds to make "chocolate" in as suggested on here, and have found these cute moulds, not sure how expensive they are as literally just started looking, but they are so cute x

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=127234774093926&set=a.102336323250438.6325.100782350072502&type=1&theater

now going to catvch up on proberly lots of pages - as much as i love lexie and the other two being at home, half term really doesnt leave much time for christmas planning!!!!

They are so cute its £3.99 with £2.99 delivery! Wonder if theres something similar cheaper?

ReformedShopaholic

springdreams wrote: »

My answers in blue. These are just my own opinion.

Thanks so much

springdreams

ReformedShopaholic wrote: »

Thanks so much

You are most welcome

Nanamia

Aliaslotte good luck for tomorrow afternoon be thinking of you.
Pinknfluffy am delighted you've already turned your 'news' round to a positive well done you and your DH:) I too was a nursery nurse I a former life (ha ha) Just think of the job satisfaction and enjoy your family time now. Ooh think of all the crafting you will be able to do and the special family time. Enjoy I'm really pleased for you all:)
Springdreams I keep meaning to say how much I love your avatar and signature
Kinky Linky I always find phaffing around with the printer takes such a long time aargh will have to wait till next weekend for more creations:)

Can you believe X factor ?

springdreams

Nanamia wrote: »

Springdreams I keep meaning to say how much I love your avatar and signature

Thank you very much - both have been borrowed

I think you have a lovely avatar too