Christmas is coming! 2007 - merged thread

r.mac_2

well spent yesterday writing the Christmas cards and wrapping the presents I have so far. Not many left to go now, which is good.

I ahve to say ....I rather enjoyed myself

mooosh

princess_leia wrote: »

I found these mugs on a site mentioned by another MSer!! They are only 99p and would be great in a hot choc hamper etc! There is some good cheap stuff on here so hope it helps someone else like it has me

http://www.qd-christmas.co.uk/product.asp?parseid=1543

They are selling these mugs in a few branches of Spar near me, so probably nationwide too - they're only 99p in there too!

x_raphael_xx

Sugarhunny1 wrote: »

My OH doesnt want anything apart from us to be debt free. I find this endearing but he HAS to have something to open on Xmas day. I would feel awful if he didnt have anything to open, He even bought my ex-husband a £40 gift, yet he doesnt want anything????????????

Sounds like a great guy! What about some love vouchers? (i.e for some 'alone time')! You can make them on your PC and print them off for free.

linzibean

Well, so far I haven't done nearly enough! I've put away Christmas puddings and brandy sauce in my food box, and am getting some Stollen and German biscuits at the weekend from Lidl.

Present wise, I've bought a couple of things for hubby (all in sale and less than £10). I'm on my way to making his 1973 Hamper, just a few more songs I need for his Number Ones of 1973 album After that I'm looking for some well priced re-enactment gear as he wants to get into historical re-enactment. I can sew garments for him, its just physical items I need a hand with.

Not bought anything for:
Parents
Sister
In-laws
SIL

I'm going to do a local food hamper for inlaws, as we have great local deli etc round here. Not sure what to do for SIL I don't really speak to Parents and sister, so god knows what to get them

x_raphael_xx

I only have to get for my brothers girlfriend, I think I might do her a 'cosy night in' hamper, with a mug, hot choc sachets and marshmallows. I might also get a dressing gown with nescafe bean tokens (I don't drink coffee so these are swipped from work) and a bath set?

Roz_V

OK I am nearly there. Just stuck on 3 presents:

exFIL: Budget £10
Likes gadgets and technology, Jeremy Clarkson etc. Has kidney failure so has to watch his diet closely so sweets/food etc is out. Has far too many gizmos, cables & wires and his wife would kill me if I added to the collection!

Secret Santa: Budget £10
22yo female in her final year of a psychology degree. Fairly into keep fit & health but in a quiet kind of way. Not so much into make-up and girlie things I don't think so a pamper hamper is out.

A Family I Am Good Friends With: Budget £5 (possibly £10)
Consists of my friend (26) and her partner (28?), her 7yo boy from a previous relationship and their 3month old son. Very into the environment & recycling. Would quite like a "family" present they can all enjoy. I made the 7yo a journal jar for his birthday and they all loved it, so something personal and creative would be ideal.

Any ideas?

Other than these, I just have a few bits to buy which should cost about £50 but by using coupons etc shouldn't cost more than £20. Sooooo close now I can almost touch it!! :xmassmile

Roz_V

x_raphael_xx wrote: »

I only have to get for my brothers girlfriend, I think I might do her a 'cosy night in' hamper, with a mug, hot choc sachets and marshmallows. I might also get a dressing gown with nescafe bean tokens (I don't drink coffee so these are swipped from work) and a bath set?

That sounds lovely!

lyric_grace

Well I spent all Sunday wrapping with the christmas music on, really enjoyed myself. I'm all done now and need to start giving presents out as its taking up lots and lots of room in the bedroom, my mum will be surprised to get her presents so early!! Well done to all who inspired me on here to get on with it. I love xmas and this year I'm going to enjoy it to the full without worrying about presents as its all done!!

EllieWellie

Roz_V wrote: »

OK I am nearly there. Just stuck on 3 presents:

exFIL: Budget £10
Likes gadgets and technology, Jeremy Clarkson etc. Has kidney failure so has to watch his diet closely so sweets/food etc is out. Has far too many gizmos, cables & wires and his wife would kill me if I added to the collection!

Secret Santa: Budget £10
22yo female in her final year of a psychology degree. Fairly into keep fit & health but in a quiet kind of way. Not so much into make-up and girlie things I don't think so a pamper hamper is out.

A Family I Am Good Friends With: Budget £5 (possibly £10)
Consists of my friend (26) and her partner (28?), her 7yo boy from a previous relationship and their 3month old son. Very into the environment & recycling. Would quite like a "family" present they can all enjoy. I made the 7yo a journal jar for his birthday and they all loved it, so something personal and creative would be ideal.

Any ideas?

Other than these, I just have a few bits to buy which should cost about £50 but by using coupons etc shouldn't cost more than £20. Sooooo close now I can almost touch it!! :xmassmile

Howzabout Jeremy Clarkson's latest book for your exFIL? - only £10 from Amazon - good value at 50% off for a hardback book only published a few weeks ago - lots of good feedback there too. It would be £2.75 extra for postage but if you could maybe find a pressie for one of the others on there to take the total to £15 or more the delivery would be free.

mooosh

I think the Jeremy Clarkson book is also £10 at WH Smith just now if you want to save on postage