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

jakesbakescakes

Ah PINKSTEPS so glad to hear it has all gone well today, I expect you and your DS are both exhausted, even though you were very prepared I agree the emotion invested is totally draining. Lets hope he has a speedy recovery xxx
OMO - sorry to hear you are feeling so poorly - hugs and virtual lemsips coming your way xxx
Feisty - congrats on the new work placement - hope all goes well tomorrow xxx
TrendyJenny - I store all my pressies in the divan drawers - the 2 under the top of our bed aren't accessible cos the bedside tables are in the way and prevent them from opening IYSWIM - this is totally ideal to prevent sneaky peeking I also have a spreadsheet to record what I have bought, actual cost, RRP and a column to tot up 'how much I have saved' over all. Ooooo I love money saving

freespirit66

PINKSTEPS Glad everything went okay today, was hoping you would come on tonight to let us all know, was thinking of you and DS, I bet you sleep well tonight

OPEE Congratulations on your proposal, hope you arent in too much pain and the move goes well

Night everyone

Snugglebunny8

Many congrats Opee!!! xxx

Ive decided not to read that other thread, Im very much live and let live, so it really p's me off when people are judgmental and rude about others, especially when Christmas presents for me are about putting thought into a gift, not the amount - and what one person would think wasnt a good gift, another would love, so Im staying clear!

I had an idea tonight while browesing Dotcomgiftshop sale - they have some really lovely vintage Christmas biscuit tins, reduced from £7 to 2.95, the reviews are great on both styles - theres a vintage Christmas one and a 50's style one, they are under the Christmas part of the sale, or you can seach on biscuit tins and they come up - I thought they might be a nice gift for a foodie if you either made biscuits, shortbread etc to go in them, or else put some packs of their favourite biscuits in them? their p+p is £3.95 so ive ordered a few other bits like the Vintage Christmas cupcake cases and serviettes, might be nice for serving up Christmas cupcakes, they also have black and white skull pattern tote bags reduced from £5 to £1, teen girls love those things hope that helps somebody xxx

Snugglebunny8

ps I keep stuff in boxes or decant it into big carriers and hide them away, but the difference this year is Im taking all your advice and keeping a list of what ive bought and who it is for, otherwise I forget what ive bought and buy something else for that person!

Own_My_Own

Snugglebunny8 wrote: »

Many congrats Opee!!! xxx

Ive decided not to read that other thread, Im very much live and let live, so it really p's me off when people are judgmental and rude about others, especially when Christmas presents for me are about putting thought into a gift, not the amount - and what one person would think wasnt a good gift, another would love, so Im staying clear!

It's not that bad over there. It only has 9 posts. msgigglewick has give em what for, it's quite funny really.

Nanamia

Only whipping in to check on Pinksteps. So pleased to hear its over. Of course you will be exhausted, even tho you've been prepared that tension has been building for months. I'm sorry the plaster is gonna have to stay on longer but fingers crossed its worth it and DS will be able to dance to his hearts content I hope he has two birthdays planned. He is so going to deserve them. Get some sleep the coming weeks are going to be very hard for you. My boy is 29 and he's still my boy so I know exactly what you mean. xxx

msgigglewick

Own_My_Own wrote: »

It's not that bad over there. It only has 9 posts. msgigglewick has give em what for, it's quite funny really.

teehee, i thought that would be better than a dig about her precious competition freebies

glad all went well pinksteps, hope hes not in too much pain and you can sleep xx

congrats opee, exciting times ahead.

feisty hope it goes well and getting there isn' t too bad.

snugglebunny i love dotcomgiftshop, some fab bits on there, i will have to wait until i can put in a big enough order so the postage is worth it though.

omo hope you feel better soon xx


i got lucky today, dh bought me a polar bear wheat bag the first year we were together . dd4 took it up town with us like normal and while eating grapes i put it on the hood of the buggy, by the time she asked for him back it had vanished retraced steps but it had gone anyway i have found the exact one online after she has spent the last week mentioning this bear, didn' t know she got so attached so cross fingers she will love the new one just as much (and he won't be going to town with us again lol)

FeistyFidget

No snow, yay!

Off to check the other thread now......

Had to add my two pence worth! Right, off to work then!

Opee92

Thankyou everyone for the congratulations

moneysavingmumofone - Ooh proud godmother I love having events like that to look forward to

TrendyJenny - Well.......I usually have a "present cupboard" (in our current flat we've got 4 fitted wardrobes. 2 for OH and 2 for me - naturally it is the OH who has to sacrifice one of his so that I have room for the presents ) but having such a big family (11 brothers and sisters - ALL of which have at least 1 child + OH's family, friends, grandparents etc) by Christmas the presents had somewhat taken over the bedroom....2 full wardrobes, under the bed full...tops of cupboards! I dread to think where they'll go this year...no fitted wardrobes in the new house so we've now got the expense of having to buy some bedroom furniture I didn't mind hiding DD's pressies under the bed as she's only 2 and notquite old enough to go huting for them....or so I thought! 3 weeks before Christmas I'd left her playing in her bedroom while I was on the phone....she went disturbingly quiet (always worrying for any parent with a toddler) only for me to find her laid half way under my bed with a big grin on her face...surrounded by a mountain of open presents!

Pinksteps - Here's hoping your DS makes a speedy recover!

FeistyFidget - Well done on the placement....I hope today goes well for you!

OwnMyOwn - I hope you're feeling much better today!

On the Christmas front...Been Umming and Ahhing the last 2 days whether to order my sister and my BF1 a pair of the Genie straighteners posted on the Grabbit board....they seem to have amazing reviews but I just resent paying £4.95 postage...hmmmm they're such a good price though...might have to just bite the bullet and order them I really should get my present list sorted.....did relatively well in the sales and have a box of items for regifting so I may do my list when DD is having a nap this afternoon.

Hope everyone's well today!

Own_My_Own

Opee92 wrote: »

OwnMyOwn - I hope you're feeling much better today!

On the Christmas front...Been Umming and Ahhing the last 2 days whether to order my sister and my BF1 a pair of the Genie straighteners posted on the Grabbit board....they seem to have amazing reviews but I just resent paying £4.95 postage...hmmmm they're such a good price though...might have to just bite the bullet and order them I really should get my present list sorted.....did relatively well in the sales and have a box of items for regifting so I may do my list when DD is having a nap this afternoon.

Hope everyone's well today!

I am still off work, but am feeling a bit better today. Thank You.

I got dd the Genie Straighteners for her birthday. I can't tell you what they are like to use, but the reviews are good. You would only pay one postage, so that's only £2.48 each. Not bad when you look at the original price of the straighteners.