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

Moneysavingwebby

Only 10 days till our elves appear so excited!!

What are our elves names and how will they be appearing?

Ours is Rudy (he is a reindeer really but is dressed like elf, he'll do for a fiver!) I have all the things ready for the hamper although I don't actually have a hamper yet must get!

Christmas bedding
Advent calander
Big wooden Santa key
Letter from Santa
Wintery book
Stocking
Polar express (it's not new but DS hasn't seen it and loves films)
And some chocolate coins

He will have arrived on dec 1st when DS wakes up, think ill leave the box in his room for when he gets out of bed

Can't wait!!

Decs up too dec 1st

moneysavingmumofone

Own My Own-Im with you on the bloody google! I always frighten the life out of myself googling symptoms. On the way back from holiday at the beginning of June I was sat in the back of the car and DS was getting in. My hand was in mid-air trying to stop him lunging in lol and at full pelt he sat/jumped onto my hand (by accident!) and it bent right backwards. I fainted because the pain was so sickening. I still cant put a lot of weight on it, get pins and needles and it aches a lot but I kept putting off going to the Drs and feel so stupid going there and saying I hurt it nearly SIX months ago.

Nanamia-I do like the idea of an heirloom actually.
Sending prayers to your DSIL and all of you. I hope she is having sweet christmas dreams that will pull her through. xxxx

SugarSpun-Hope you all feel better soon! I have fluey/chest infection type symptoms, would rather be ill now than at christmas though. One year I had awful flu and couldnt even stand on christmas day, not this year please.

Welcome to all newbies.

LittleMissCoupon-Have you seen the xmas pudding bin bags in Poundland? Most people have found them in the normal bin bag section and they do Father Christmas ones too.

Moneysavingwebby-Our elf is called Nutcracker. We dont do all the naughty elf things though as DS was very sceptical and asked too many questions so he just goes everywhere with DS lol!

chickywiggle

ahhhh so you lot are to blame for me having the lurgy!!!! :rotfl:

Dr told me I have an ear infection, cue antibiotics and another week signed off work.
............................at least it will give me a chance to tidy the house and sort out all the cr4p.

kayandy_2

I think everyone I know has some sort of coldly flu thing at the moment!! Must be going round! I've cought it off my aunt and can't stop sneezing and have a bangin head and chest cough which isn't good when I have asthma && cant get warm! never mind at least I can stay in && try and sort as much out as possible!!

Hope your all feeling better soon

I've now only got
- mum
- stepdad
- uncle
- sister
- sister bf
- 2 little cus
& sister bday (12th dec) to get now which is good considering I have over 20 a month ago!! & i know what I'm getting everyone just need to get it haha!

msgigglewick

As promised the photo of the build a bear elf on the shelf.. i put it next to the dvd so you can see the size (btw dvd was £3.99 in bhs today)



Just got home from puddle jumping with my 3yr old, the looks we got! also grabbed so more bits for our elf antics (doing the grow a candy cane (need a plain flower pot,to decorate, for that and some tic tacs) and a grow your own christmas tree, don't hold up much hope for that one lol) also got some mario bros candy canes in poundland for the teens. and they had a pack of 100 stickers which will come in handy!
Im going to watch christmas with the kranks on net flix while libbie plays.

picnmix

pinknfluffy28 wrote: »

just been on the phone to a friend who i havent seen for a while, but her dd is same age as my youngest. we were discussing xmas pressies & i mentioned id got dd a couple of polly pocket sets as shes asked for them for ages. my friend told me id wasted my money, her dd had them last year and even then she was too old for them & never played with them. Does anyone have any experience with polly pockets? dd is 5, she loves lego & moshi monsters so when she asked for polly pockets (similar teeny weeny type toys) i leaped at the chance to get her something girly, as she doesnt really do dolls etc. Are they for much younger children? would hate to think ive wasted money on something she will only play with once or twice? im seriously considering ebaying the 2 sets & getting her more lego :-(

Both my DD's play with Poly Pocket they are 5 and 8. I don't think they are aimed at younger children at all, they use the dolls and funiture in other playsets as well, currently the Polly Pocket Dollies are living with moshlings in the Littlest Pet Shop Tree House!

*Louise*

On the present front, I have my aunt's earrings to order then that's me done

Found a few things yesterday, Isme had the barbie Squinky castle on half price (£12.50), a cars fleece reduced to £6 and a willow tree figure half price at £9.

All this talk of elves is making me want to join in!

I'm off to find the thread for more details......

picnmix

kerrylm wrote: »

There are some xmas houses near us. We drove the kids past one at the weekend. they were in awe.

I still need help finding an elf

Build a Bear is doing large versions of the elf on the shelf, there is a boy and girl, http://www.buildabear.co.uk/shop/productdetail.aspx?ProductSKU=419579&Category=Elf+Shelf&CallingPage=ProductSummary

HTH

mrsgreenwood_2

msgigglewick wrote: »

As promised the photo of the build a bear elf on the shelf.. i put it next to the dvd so you can see the size (btw dvd was £3.99 in bhs today)



Just got home from puddle jumping with my 3yr old, the looks we got! also grabbed so more bits for our elf antics (doing the grow a candy cane (need a plain flower pot,to decorate, for that and some tic tacs) and a grow your own christmas tree, don't hold up much hope for that one lol) also got some mario bros candy canes in poundland for the teens. and they had a pack of 100 stickers which will come in handy!
Im going to watch christmas with the kranks on net flix while libbie plays.

have you seen the dvd before? if so what is it like? we're also having an elf this year so thought this would be a good idea for the elf to bring this with him. thanks

charliemaine1bee

Getting very excited for Christmas now..feels like its officially countdown time now ds2 birthday had just passed..
-Freebie in a catalogue thats really nice-Just had winter boden little catalogue booklet thing pop through letter box.has a page of pop out brown tags that look like theyve been stamped(with no reference to boden on) so ive kept those,cant afford owt from the book itself..lol.

Go to Centerparcs Winter Wonderland next week mon to friday so have a very excited 5 year old..even happier that school have granted authorised absence.We are off on a budget but still hoping to have a magical time..

I also have a meet and greet with The Overtones week after we get back which was hubbys xmas pressie to me last xmas when tickets went on sale...so very very excited for that and im betting they do some xmas tunes as well :0)..as much as i want it to snow in December if it can wait til ive seen them be much appreciated..lol..

Very pleased with my bargain shopping for Christmas so far..managed to get another little something for my brother and sis in law v cheaply but looks more..always a bonus..livingsocial are doing Q hotel spa days for £9 for 2 people valid up until 31st March..you have to print the voucher off yourself but ive bought these before and well worth the money..get to use pool,steam room,jacuzzi etc for the day and with refreshments.

Just ds1 and ds2 to buy for now..18 and 14..ugh...non believers but still want the gifts.cash,vouchers and smellies are all i can think off..harder that they are older..even harder with lads too i think..5 year old dd has been a doddle..just wants the dog that poos game..nice.

Looking forward to evenings this weeks,have several friends abroad that write a yearly catch up letter to go inside christmas card and going to do that with a nice hot chocolate and mince pie i think..been a very hard year with losing my mum but dont want the letter to read woe is me so happy thoughts and some xmas film on the dvd should help there :-) x