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

moneysavingmumofone

So sorry for your loss PinkSteps. Thinking of you all. xxx

greentiger

sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, Pinksteps

FeistyFidget

freespirit, that has just inspired me to reach out to an old friend that has been rather absent from my life since she moved to London

Mojoworking

I'm so sorry for your loss pinksteps xx

I've been following this and the last thread from early last year - I've not much to say but enjoy reading.

My only input is http://pinterest.com/mojoworking2005/wish-it-could-be-christmas-everyday/

msgigglewick

I'm so sorry to hear that pinksteps... be kind to yourself xx

msgigglewick

Been a bit awol, internet troubles, children troubles, migraines etc, i've still been reading and loving the pintrest links (not a member but like to spend hours looking on there)

Love the toystory cakes! those are brilliant!

Hanley25

Popping out of lurkdom. Hi all. :wave:

Really sorry some people are going through tough times at the moment. Hopefully all the kind words from the lovely people on this thread offer some comfort. I know they have to me in the past.

I have just done my good deed for the day. My next door neighbour was a couple of people I front of me in the queue in the local shop and couldn't afford all her shopping. She had only picked up what looked like essentials and 1 pack of sweets I assume for her 8 year old twins. She asked them to put the sweets and her margerine back. I asked them to add them to my bill. When I dropped them off I have never seen anyone so grateful for £2 of shopping. I have been through some tough times over the past couple of years with DH out of work and know what it's like to not be able to afford basic things. It felt really great to be able to help someone else. She's promised to pay me back but I've told her not to worry about it. She's always passing clothes and toys down from her kids to mine so I really don't want the money back.

In other news dd's birthday party was absolutely brilliant. We had a princess party and Cinderella came to make crowns with the children. It was one of the best paties I have been to and dd has not stopped talking about it for the 2 weeks since! :T

I now need to sort ds's party for May. He wants a skylanders party so any suggestions will be much apreciated.

OMO hope you're ok and will be back with all your amazing advice soon.

Bye for now. :wave:

Ruth_honey

So sorry to hear about your Dad, PinkSteps. Thinking of you and you family at this sad time.

craftymummy_2

Sorry to hear about your Dad, Pinksteps x

jakesbakescakes

Pinksteps - so sorry to hear the sad news, my thoughts are with you and your family xxx

Hanley - my boys (7 and 5) are mad about skylanders and have been to a party where they just all played the wii game.... but i've had a thought - at the mo mine are loving creating their own skylanders out of our junk box (cardboard, loo rolls, empty bottles, lids, tin foil etc etc and A LOT of cellotape!!!) Maybe you could have a competition for the best creation. Also I have seen skylanders Tattoos which could be done at your party and I have just bought a load of skylanders stickers which you could use in party bags. Or could also put a packet of collectors cards in each party bag xxx HTH xxx

Portal of Power cupcakes.... link
http://pinterest.com/pin/163959242654714315/