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

wuvvies

had a really christmassy day today!!
all christmas eve bags wrapped and done
all christmas stocking wrapped and done
all main presents bought apart from dd2 wrapped and done
bought all new christmas decorations. am going for a red white theme with no tinsel this year.
christmas cake made
christmas puddings made
just the mincemeat to make

very excited this year. all ready and organised. went round all the shops today looking at decorations with the kids.

give it a week or so and i will start writing the cards. im loving this!

all i have to do is pay for it now.

pinknfluffy28

Hi all, not been on for a couple of days so going to catch up in a minute. Found out today that due to my careful spending/sticking to budget, i will have a spare £200 in december. So im going to use it in the january sales to get a good head start on 2013 christmas/birthdays. Have spent last 3 hours deciding on who will get hampers next year, and suitable themes, just a few are - eldest dd, chocolate - youngest dd, gardening - dh, hot n spicy -dad, golf - fil, tea for 2 - nephews (twins) craft - neice,baking - mum, night in. I have 14 to make up in total, so it will be great to get such a head start, and i wasnt expecting to beable to!
My friends loved the hampers i have made on their behalfs for their kids (a spongebob one, and a gardening one) they have been telling all their friends and family & i already have another 2 orders so im really pleased, i dont make much from them (about £2-£3 after wrapping etc) but i absoloutly love doing them! If only they werent so expensive to post i could set up my own business lol! oh well, its a wonderful little hobby anyway - and a great excuse to hit the shops!!! Off to catch up now, speak soon no doubt lol! :rudolf:

Own_My_Own

Nanamia wrote: »

Moneysavingmumofone did I dream it or did you recommend an "I believe" sign to me?
Linky in your vast archive of knowledge have you come across a bare tree or twigs that I could use to hang little decorations or biscuits from? Not huge 20/30cm ish
I know you've an awful lot on and I'm in NO NO NO hurry:-)

I'm getting this one. It is 43 cm tall .

http://www.next.co.uk/g48614s8#773984g48

If it's too big, let me know, and I'll look for a smaller one. x

Nanamia

Wow Pinknfluffy you are inspirational x

Nanamia

Aaw Linky you are such a star, I love it but am I a Grinch or is that a bit pricey? Just realised that I sound such an ungrateful b*tch:(

Own_My_Own

Nanamia wrote: »

Aaw Linky you are such a star, I love it but am I a Grinch or is that a bit pricey? Just realised that I sound such an ungrateful b*tch:(

No you don't. I will see if I can find something cheaper, and save MYSELF some money.:rotfl:

Nanamia

It is gorgeous tho and would probably last years. Would look great on your stall to advertise your wears:) Would be wonderful at say half price!

spacecadet1

Pinksteps wrote: »

Back from DS's dance exams, now it's just waiting a few days for his teacher to text the results (he thinks he might of messed up two of the eight dances but it looked fine to me).

So now that's it, no more appointments etc until he gets his legs plastered after Christmas so I can now unwind and try relax and look forward to the Christmas prep. Was a tad naughty and got some tickets to see Pasha and Katya (strictly come dancing). Going to put them in my sons dance hamper for his birthday. Oh a request, can anyone let me know if they see a strictly come dancing calendar or annual, not seen any this year but not searched a lot.

The Book People have the strictly annual for £4.99 (although you need to spend £25 to get free delivery) but cheapest I've seen it if you want some other books.

Own_My_Own

Nanamia wrote: »

It is gorgeous tho and would probably last years. Would look great on your stall to advertise your wears:) Would be wonderful at say half price!

Have you thought of making one from small tree branches. You could spray them any colour you wanted.

You could tie them together with ribbon and put in a vase with stone at the bottom. (Counteract the weight). Or cement them in a pot.

bunbun2

spacecadet1 wrote: »

The Book People have the strictly annual for £4.99 (although you need to spend £25 to get free delivery) but cheapest I've seen it if you want some other books.

there is a code for free delivery here