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

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Turkey
Beef Joint
Pork Joint
Salmon side
Stuffing mix
Sausage meat (to make stuffing)
Sausages wrapped in bacon (or cocktail sausages & bacon)
Crackers for Cheese
Cheese selection board
Piccalilli
Branston Pickle
Turkey Gravy granules or ready made
Beef Gravy granules or ready made
Mince Pies
Christmas Pudding
Custard
Single cream
Double cream
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Brocolli
Cauliflower
Peas
Carrots
Potatoes (for mash & roast)
Chocolates
Pringles
Butter
Milk
Shortbread/other biscuits
Alcohol
Pop
Plenty of juice

mushrooms
chocolate orange
satsumas or tangerines (for stockings)
twiglets
mincemeat (to make mince pies)
puff or filo pastry (for pies tarts etc)
cranberries for sauce or ready made sauce
lemon to garnish drinks
glace or maraschino cherries to garnish drinks
bread making ingredients or extra rolls & bread in freezer
parsnips

freespirit66

junior_j wrote: »

Thanks guys - still not had it done day 9 in here struggling with pain and want out , on morphine and 3 anti sickness amongst other drugs including anti sezuire meds xx love reading up passes time and your posts make me smile x

I have been thinking of you lots, you poor thing you, i hope they get a move on with your procedure, sending kick up the bum vibes x

kellyhghs wrote: »

Hi everyone been lurkin for a while and still a couple of pages to catch up on but thought I'd let u know home bargains have pretty colourful bottles for anyone doin flavoured alcohol large 99p and smaller 69p also got pack of 12 girls activity books for £2.99 at Argos, look really good.

KELLYHGHS hello and welcome, i will look out for those bottles thanks

msgigglewick

Crowdpleaser wrote: »

Right just been to primarni. V unimpressed by the xmas jumpers this year. More tacky yhan funky like lasy years although once again the mens is nicer. They had woolen xmas leggings too. Red and blue I think. If I can find a navy blue knitted dress I may consider the blue ones. Best buy tho was some fab fold over xmas gloves. They had trees reindeer or pudding I think for s bargain 2 quid. Oh and I got some snowman earrings for a pound. Couldnt see the throws. They also had xmas tshirts but the quality wasnt great for a fiver.

ty for this, might make primark a trip at the weekend once dh has been paid lol quite like the sound of the leggings now i've lost weight. oh and the gloves! seem to remember ours not getting the throws until november last year.

stephyt23

Own my Own what about Arthur Christmas?
FiestyFidget I agree about the price of kids toy pushchairs/ prams. I also don’t have children and have been shocked by the prices I’ve seen things like this and toy cars selling for.
Bunbun I’m currently working with years 3 to 6 trying to get experience with the older ones. Spent last week with years 3 and 4 and have been with year 5 this week. Glad to hear your DH has finally got some supply. Is he primary or secondary? I’m still hoping I can get some teaching assistant supply before placement but with only 3 weeks to go it isn’t looking hopefully. Thankfully my parents and BF are happy to help me financially if I need it as my last pay was August and at this rate who knows when me next one will be :eek:

Junior_j sending hugs your way

Murie I’m the same, just can’t seem to get warm at the minute. My hands constantly feel like ice

Freespirit So pleased to hear your DS has a job. Hope it all goes well for him :T

Pinksteps thank you for the cookie recipe, will give them a go
PrincessKitty Sorry to hear about the oven, hope you don’t end up paying too much to replace it

Well after watching the biscuit towers on last night’s Bake off I’ve decided this year to attempt a Gingerbread House for my family. I usually make batches of cupcakes or flapjacks for the family but thought I’d try something different and then maybe make gingerbread men or stars or something for the rest of the family to go with their presents.

freespirit66

stephyt23 wrote: »

Freespirit So pleased to hear your DS has a job. Hope it all goes well for him :T
Well after watching the biscuit towers on last night’s Bake off I’ve decided this year to attempt a Gingerbread House for my family. I usually make batches of cupcakes or flapjacks for the family but thought I’d try something different and then maybe make gingerbread men or stars or something for the rest of the family to go with their presents.

Thankyou re: DS, wasnt the cuckoo clock pretty on GBBO? I have only ever made one gingerbread house, it was for my nieces and nephews at our xmas get together, but when i got there i walked in with this blooming great big thing all wrapped in cellophane and ribbons and they said Aunty Debbie we have made a surprise you can guess what it was, when they saw mine they kept saying mine was beautiful and theirs was awful, i really felt i had stole their thunder :rotfl:

mandco

wow miss a day and 5 pages to catch up on
picked up a few bargins yesterday including the lego duplo helicopter & angrybirds game someone had mentioned didn't really get a chance to have a proper look as wasn't feeling great but pleased with what I got. tried out my new migraine tabs and they did actually help but knocked me for 6 said I'd close my eyes for 5 mins and woke up 5 hrs later :eek:

mrshuges check out the poundland/99p stores as picked up angry bird drinking bottle & twin packs of plastic cups/bowls. also worth looking at the headwarmer from argos if any stock local or available home del if your buying some other bits http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/ANGRY+BIRDS+HEADWARMER.ht excellent quality, really thick & warm

stephyt thanks for the info will check out some of the choccy options as need some stocking fillers for a toddler and trying to keep the sugar to a minimum

freespiritcongrats on ds job.glad he was around to deal with the workmen & they got it sorted

junior_j hope they get a move on so you can get home soon & hopefully feeling better

sure there is loads more but still feeling kind of foggy & can't remember who said what so will try an pop back later

oh and was in boots lots of empty shelves with big christmas stock coming soon labels on.
also whsmith instore had some big reductions on this range http://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/whsmith-yogo-bears-colourful-lunch-bag/product/35711575 twin pack A5 note books 99p, ruler 49p, pencils 75p & a really lovely tin for £1.99

nic2075

FeistyFidget wrote: »

So sorry you're still feeling poorly With Elfster can you put in contact details? The whole problem with us needing to do secret santa away from here is because we aren't supposed to divulge personal details as it is against the forum rules - I only suggested a private facebook group as I figured we could some how swap the details without going against the forum

Thought I would reply before I lost your post in my catch up.
Yes you can put in contact details, so once it swaps who you would be getting , you can view their details.

The wish list is handy to put comments in like - no items with egg, I'm allergic, no chocolate im dieting etc in it xx

Crowdpleaser

Was thinking about christmas food. Were not big turkey fans. Is chicken and lamb ok? Kids like chicken we like lamb. Win?

Oh and am annoyed. Picked up snowman earrings and they not in bag or paid fir must have been missed in shop bag. Drat.

Dd1 who is 5 has an ulcer on her tongue. Any magic potions? Shes crying with it bless her x

nic2075

Thanks for posting the link to the Lego minifigures, I had a feel today, but wasn't sure what I was feeling for. the ladies tray could also feel like the gingerbread man, but I will have another go.

I'm finally feeling better, thanks for the well wishes. I still feel shattered all the time, but my head is clearer x

mrs-moneypenny

Crowdpleaser wrote: »

Was thinking about christmas food. Were not big turkey fans. Is chicken and lamb ok? Kids like chicken we like lamb. Win?

Oh and am annoyed. Picked up snowman earrings and they not in bag or paid fir must have been missed in shop bag. Drat.

Dd1 who is 5 has an ulcer on her tongue. Any magic potions? Shes crying with it bless her x

hugs for your poor DD, if she can stand it you could let her put a damp finger in some bicarb and press that onto it, it seals the surface and takes some of the pain away

were not turkey eaters either (cos were veggie)


golden rule of christmas is it should be enjoyable eat what you want.


i tried to change the soup last year as i was convinced theyd be bored with it now but there was almost a mutiny and older children threaned not to come for dinner:eek: didnt realise my soup was that nice

our christmas dinner menu

hm mushroom soup as starter

mushroom and stilton puff pastry tarts - with full range of veggies and stuffing
(there is a meat option for the two meat eaters at the table DS will tell be before the day what that is)

flaming pudding:D with ice cream or custard