Christmas is coming! 2007 - merged thread

millymoomoo_2

Well I say each to their own aswell. I love Christmas:j
Anyway I need to start planning early as I won't want to go shopping in December as my baby is due on 11th Jan and I'm knackered already :rotfl:

sammy_kaye18

Hi AllSorry ive been away so long- the computer broke and then i couldnt get it mended, then the new tower we were given didnt have a Etherent port so ive had to sort that - all together been off line for over a month now and was so stressed - now im back just and i have only got liek 4 colours on the screen but at least i can emaila dn message now - woohoo!!!anyway my xmas stuff is going well - i basically have two of the pamer hampers done - i just have to get a bottle of wine, choccies and some candles to put in them but am hoping bf will make them for me. So that is my sisters and my step mums doneIve made a start on my mums hamper by getting her a tiger teddy but want to apply for the tiger adoption thingy nearer the time, my grandad ive got his wheat bag for his arthiritus and am planning to make his shortbread nearer christmas i just need to find him some slippers and a cardigan now.and my nans basket well i have her teapot, a shawl and a tea strainer so i just need to get the samples now for hernow i literally just have to do my dads (a grandad dad memory hamper) and my step bro and sisters (movie ngiht hamper) and i think im done! bobs your uncle - easy as muck this christmas larkNot to mention ive also brought one of those tin money jars that i have to use a can openeer to get into to start saving tokens, change etc towards food

benedictadams

what are you putting in your movie night hamper sammy?

sammy_kaye18

Hi BenedictIm makign it for my younger step brother and sister (aged 13 +15). In my movie night hamper im going to put+ box of sweet popcorn+ box of salted popcorn+ bag of liqourice laces+ bag of haribo sweets+ bag of choccie covered raisins+ bag of wine gums+ a teddy each in case they get a scary movie+ cuddly blanket to cuddle in (seeing as it will be christmas!)+ money in an envelope for pop+ a dvd box with two dvd vouchers (off pigsback)That way there is enough popcorn and sweets they can have mates over. Or they can cuddle up on the sofa with my dad and step mum and have a family night out of it. I guess you could do a more adult version (nto in a rude sense but add a few cans of beer, peanuts etc) or you could make one for a younger child and have a theme - like harry potter or barbie and say use a magicians cape to line the basket and put a wand in it (actually i quite like that idea) and maybe have a tiara and fairy wand for a little girl or whatever you decide is best. I figured this was easiest as my step sister (15) has extrmely sensitive skin so make up etc was out of the question and she has food allergies and my step brother is more the recluse and likes his own company.

rosieben

I think this is the best idea on this thread - and there are loads of really good ideas!! Thanks Sammy, I am thinking this would be an idea for my gd. we often have chick flick evenings when I babysit (popcorn and maltesers though!) and she loves films.... great idea, thanks!

sammy_kaye18

Hi allSorry to crash on the thread but im having a real christmassy day- ive got my son and my step son by myself today and we are having such a good day and for som ereason im really in the christmas spirit today i just found a site calledwww.elf-magic.comIt gives you really good ideas about how to keep the christmas spirit alive for kids. Im looking to try and buy a little elf teddy/toy now - soon to be nicknamed elfie - and it tells you all these fun little activities that you can do with them and the kids - what a fun and cute way to keep the christmas spirit alive

benedictadams

sammy_kaye18 wrote: »

Hi BenedictIm makign it for my younger step brother and sister (aged 13 +15). In my movie night hamper im going to put+ box of sweet popcorn+ box of salted popcorn+ bag of liqourice laces+ bag of haribo sweets+ bag of choccie covered raisins+ bag of wine gums+ a teddy each in case they get a scary movie+ cuddly blanket to cuddle in (seeing as it will be christmas!)+ money in an envelope for pop+ a dvd box with two dvd vouchers (off pigsback)That way there is enough popcorn and sweets they can have mates over. Or they can cuddle up on the sofa with my dad and step mum and have a family night out of it. I guess you could do a more adult version (nto in a rude sense but add a few cans of beer, peanuts etc) or you could make one for a younger child and have a theme - like harry potter or barbie and say use a magicians cape to line the basket and put a wand in it (actually i quite like that idea) and maybe have a tiara and fairy wand for a little girl or whatever you decide is best. I figured this was easiest as my step sister (15) has extrmely sensitive skin so make up etc was out of the question and she has food allergies and my step brother is more the recluse and likes his own company.

thats a fab list of stuff in the hamper, a friend would love this, so do you mind if i copy your idea?

earthmother

Hi all

Anyone got some ideas for a couple of hampers I'm hoping to do? I've got the base, and am looking for the extras so to speak.

Two cookery hampers, one based around Nigel Slater's Real Fast Food/Real Fast Puddings books, and the other based around an Italian and Mediterranean cookbook - both for couples/young families.

And also a 'cosy/comfort' hamper for 80 year old Grandma - have a Laura Ashley throw and need something to add to it - unfortunately Grandma is not the easiest person to buy for at the best of times - doesn't like sweets or choc and doesn't have any hobbies.


Any thoughts?

sammy_kaye18

Two cookery hampers, one based around Nigel Slater's Real Fast Food/Real Fast Puddings books, and the other based around an Italian and Mediterranean cookbook - both for couples/young families. And also a 'cosy/comfort' hamper for 80 year old Grandma - have a Laura Ashley throw and need something to add to it - unfortunately Grandma is not the easiest person to buy for at the best of times - doesn't like sweets or choc and doesn't have any hobbies.Ok Hi earth mother.For your grandmother why not include a new nighty or pyjamas (or whatever she wears!) maybe a nice pair of slippers, a wheat bag to keep her cosy and warm or to warm her bed up before she gets in it. Then you could if she’s say a tea drinker put in a box of nice biscuits for her, or maybe even a few little preserves - you know the mini ones you get in cafes in the jars. or a little bottle of her favourite tipple (my great auntie at 94 still liked a tipple of sherry before bed).As for the food hampers – if you want to make a hamper around one of Nigel Slaters books why don’t you find a recipe in one of the books that you think the family will like then bookmark the page and include the ingredients in the basket so they can have a go at making it.Also for the Italian food basket (if its for a couple ) you could do the same and include a nice Italian wine so that the couple could make a romantic dinner at home for themselves.

MrsTinks

earthmother wrote: »

Two cookery hampers, one based around Nigel Slater's Real Fast Food/Real Fast Puddings books, and the other based around an Italian and Mediterranean cookbook - both for couples/young families.

And also a 'cosy/comfort' hamper for 80 year old Grandma - have a Laura Ashley throw and need something to add to it - unfortunately Grandma is not the easiest person to buy for at the best of times - doesn't like sweets or choc and doesn't have any hobbies.

cookery hampers: second the idea of picking a recipe from one of the books place in a wooden fruit or veg box (see if you can get one from the local market fruit and veg stall...)
The Italian one - get lots of italian and med goodies - you can get these from Tesco etc or if you go to the BBC good food shows then there is always a stall there that does £5 bags and £10 bags - these are always good value and full of italian food goodies. Make sure you include pasta and present in a nice big collander and wrap in celophane.

Nan's... hmmm How about treating her to a nice lunch somewhere nice? Or more MSE make her a photo album of the kids, grandkids etc, put in home made cookies/cake, maybe if cooking is difficult for her these days offer to make her home made meals and stocker her freezer with say 10 portions so she has good home made meals ready to microwave? As it'll be winter I'd go for good hardy soups and stews. Maybe if she likes wine add a few single glass bottles of wine (you can get them from tesco).

GoodLuck