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

princesskitty29

Own_My_Own wrote: »

:eek: I sometimes wonder why I bothered putting all those links on the first 2 pages. :rotfl:


http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=58124895&postcount=19

Sorry I didn't have time to look when I wrote that - I did say i'd check later!

princesskitty29

Own_My_Own wrote: »

As all you oldies know, I go shopping with one of my besties every Christmas.
I was just looking on the Tesco club card site and saw that for £10 in vouchers I can get 2 tickets to ....

The Ideal Home Show at Christmas at Earls Court :snow_laug

http://www.idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk/

So just phoned her and she is going to book a day off work.

I am very excited.

:j This is very exciting! :j

Thaks for posting this, i'm going to get onto one of my besties now to see if she wants to go! :T

Own_My_Own

princesskitty29 wrote: »

Sorry I didn't have time to look when I wrote that - I did say i'd check later!

Don't be sorry. I've looked things up on the web before, forgetting the links are there, and did them.

princesskitty29

Opee - Was it you that had a complete meltdown in the supermarket last year when you saw the Christmas chocs? I have a vague memory it was you - correct me if i'm wrong! If it was you, did you do the same this time? :rotfl:

Welcome back Nanamia! Sorry to hear that you are struggling at the moment, hopefully now you don't have any more long journeys and wrenches from families you can take one day at a time and look after yourself. As others have said write on here whenever you can, we're all here to help each other. Fantastic news about your friends. x

pinknfluffly fantastic to hear your business is doing well - long may it continue! :T

mandco thanks for the heads up about the mini marshmallows, I need some for some hampers i'm making so i'll pop in and have a look. Do they have good due by dates on them?

BloomingTasty

Own_My_Own wrote: »

As all you oldies know, I go shopping with one of my besties every Christmas.
I was just looking on the Tesco club card site and saw that for £10 in vouchers I can get 2 tickets to ....

The Ideal Home Show at Christmas at Earls Court :snow_laug

http://www.idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk/

So just phoned her and she is going to book a day off work.

I am very excited.

:xmassmile:xmassmile:xmassmile:xmassmile:xmassmile I'm now excited to! Gonna see if my mum fancies it, or anyone else i can think of THANK YOU for bringing this to my attention. Got load of tesco voucher sure I can use some for this:xmastree::xmastree::xmastree:

Money_maker

noodles86 wrote: »

Has any seen this deal, http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/free-wooden-tea-set-toolkit-with-any-order-teaset-t-shirt-2-52-delivered-code-5569-1634726 I've ordered an outfit for Mali for next summer & a tea set for xmas 2014!! all for £5.04

Just de-lurking to pop on and say thanks to Noodles for this. Hopefully got my t-shirt and wooden tea set for £2.52, bargain.

quidsy

My Christmas gift spreadsheet is looking pretty thin atm.

I think I am further along than I am but I am consious of not overspending on the household budget to get all my gifts in early.
So glad it is only August so still have ample time to spread the costs.

The next one is my mum, she wants a sports thingie that costs around 80 quid, will try to pick that up in the next few weeks & see if I can get a discount, very unlikley though as these things are never reduced but may be able to get it via cash back so that will help.

Also need to go for a wander round the shops for inspiration for 2 cousins (one girl one boy), stepdad, sister & neice. Have a few filelrs like nice nopepads & will get neice some nick nacks, hair stuff etc (she is 15) but am stumped atm for main pressies. I'm sure she will clue me in closer the time but will still pick up some nice fillers anyway.

Own_My_Own

ELJAYCOCK wrote: »

:xmassmile:xmassmile:xmassmile:xmassmile:xmassmile I'm now excited to! Gonna see if my mum fancies it, or anyone else i can think of THANK YOU for bringing this to my attention. Got load of tesco voucher sure I can use some for this:xmastree::xmastree::xmastree:

That made me laugh.:rotfl:
I have visions of you grabbing random people in Tescos with a mad excited smile on your face and asking them if they want to go with you.

BloomingTasty

Own_My_Own wrote: »

That made me laugh.:rotfl:
I have visions of you grabbing random people in Tescos with a mad excited smile on your face and asking them if they want to go with you.

How come you know me so well :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

BloomingTasty

Can anyone explain this Paper Jamz stuff. Had a look at it but seems to be cardboard instruments! Am I missing the point?:o