*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

msgigglewick

Nipped on before dh gets home and steals my wire for his laptop lol.. i've decide im going to make my sister a green cath kidson lined knitted basket with green bath goodies in and if i can find one within budget a green purse or something to put in as a lil extra something for xmas. Shall do the basket in the next month or so then slowly fill it over the year. ITs the males im stuggling with atm (yep i know its months away so plenty of time but i've usually got an idea already) They might all end up with a dvd nearer the time..

Feisty your jewellery is lovely! love those elfs too what are the legs and arms made of?

FeistyFidget

welshdreamer71 wrote: »

Talking about trees can I say a huge thankyou for my tree for hubbys birthday its absolutely gorgeous and even if he dont love it I do!! But seriously he will adore it and it fits frame perfectly Il put a pic of it framed on here for you after tuesday (he noses sometimes lol)

If anyone is looking for a different personalised Prezzie for any occasion have a looky at Feistys trees x worth every penny..

Aww, I'm so glad you liked it =D DH was very intrigued about the liverpool crest, he's given it a definite thumbs up! Can't wait to see it in the lovely frame, very excited!

ReformedShopaholic

Wow that s a lot of bargains moneysavingmumofone.

Been for eyetest and popped into boots and home bargains (very quickly as parking meter was about to run out) Got some smellies half price for o/h granddads birthday. Try not to just give smellie sets as they come but he is so hard to buy for we have just given up trying (that sounds awful doesn't it? ) Went in The Range too but nothing worth having gift wise in the sales, had all gone nearly, although we did nearly leave with a table and chairs :rotfl:

Decided if it isn't too cold next week I'll have a wander around the big tesco, wilko and tk maxx to see if they have anything left. Liking this being organised even though our first birthday isn't until March and I'm making her a scrapbook so don't need to even be in shops.

Trendyjenny

Welcome curly x


Glad dentist went well x your braver than me x



Fantastic bargains x


Not sure about whiskey but would think it lasts doesn't it mature ?


Thank crunchie it Friday x

welshdreamer71

Just sneaking back in to whisper very quietly before i post on grabbits as im half way thru an order but debenhams have an amazing selection of home bits and pieces glasses mugs christmas mugs aprons baking sets etc for anyone putting together baking hampers their pennys some of them and for those with expensive tastes they have john rocha ben di lisi glasses etc all for a few pound bargains!!

moneysavingmumofone

welshdreamer71 wrote: »

Just sneaking back in to whisper very quietly before i post on grabbits as im half way thru an order but debenhams have an amazing selection of home bits and pieces glasses mugs christmas mugs aprons baking sets etc for anyone putting together baking hampers their pennys some of them and for those with expensive tastes they have john rocha ben di lisi glasses etc all for a few pound bargains!!

Do you have a link please? Thankyou.

It doesnt sound awful ReformedShopaholic, sometimes you just run out of ideas! x

welshdreamer71

Cath kidston mugs perfect for hampers teachers prezzys etc $1.50 2 dif types too x

moneysavingmumofone

I have a wedding present dilemma! OHs brother is apparently getting married this year but no set in stone details yet. They are people who like the nicer things in life so as materialistic as it sounds I want the present to look nice and expensive if possible. Theres some crystal glasses on Debenhams (thanks welshdreamer!) that look lovely. A set of 4 Waterford crystal wine glasses £6 http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_333011009999FLT4_-1?breadcrumb=Home~txtcrystal Look lovely but the box they come in doesnt look very 'special'? (found the pic on ebay so might not be right!)
Then theres the Royal Doulton set of tumblers £7.50 http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_334027000799MISC_-1?breadcrumb=Home~txtroyal+doulton More of a recognised brand I think? Not sure what the box will look like? I would get them something more personal too, just would like a nice gift so we're not the poor relations as usual.

bhatti3000

bay-tree-cottage wrote: »

Bhatti The local college does a full body massage (60 mins) for £10. This sounds very cheap but probably because the pupils are learning not qualified and it is also a so called deprived area, which also has 3 nail bars not including college and they charge £20-£25 for basic acrylic nails. Extra for colour, art gems etc.

ohhh thanks
thats really helpful, and thanks to everyone who wished me luck with my beauty biz etc...
im off the read the posts ive missed, i think if i was to miss a week of this tread, id never catch up!_pale_

fenna

Hanley25 wrote: »

Thanks for all the well wishes. I feel tons better already. Dentist had to file my teeth as apparently I had a really big nasty ulcer that wasn't healing because my teeth kept catching it. It took less than 1 minute to file them down and I already feel so much better. Also got a prescription for mouthwash to heal the ulcer. Unbelievable how much pain I was in from something so simple! :rotfl:

So glad to hear your teeth are feeling better. it must be the worst pain going!!

curly33 wrote: »

Hello everyone :wave:

Can I join in pweeeeze?!! Been reading all your lovely ideas for ages but thought it was about time I joined in.

I love Christmas and am always looking for a bargain for all those other occasions too.

Went into Wilkos today and they had a lot of stock reduced to 25p/50p including lots of the childrens christmas craft packs. They also had their crackers reduced to £2.50 which were originally £10.00.

Lakeland still had lots of bits reduced including some chocolate santas/reindeer/gingerbread men which are now 99p and the date on them isn't until Jan 2014. Think the original price was £3.99 or something! HTH

Hello! of course you can join, its a great bunch of people here, nuts about christmas, anything you can contribute is always welcome!!Sounds likes some great bargains, will put them on my list to check out in the morning.

welshdreamer71 wrote: »

Just sneaking back in to whisper very quietly before i post on grabbits as im half way thru an order but debenhams have an amazing selection of home bits and pieces glasses mugs christmas mugs aprons baking sets etc for anyone putting together baking hampers their pennys some of them and for those with expensive tastes they have john rocha ben di lisi glasses etc all for a few pound bargains!!

Is there a link for these?? Would be great to look at :j

Just letting you guys know I got £105 worth of L'ocCtaine stuff for £40 free delivery last night. Used Quidco so got an extra free gift, 2 free samples, free gift wrap. So chuffed with it I have to share, anyone want a link or order confirmation let me know. I think that will have sorted out some female gifts for the year for sure.