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

fenna

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

Meat

Turkey
Beef Joint
Pork Joint
Ham Joint
Sausage meat (to make stuffing)
Sausages wrapped in bacon (or cocktail sausages & bacon)

Fish

Salmon side
Prawns (for prawn salad starter)

Vegetables

Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peas
Carrots
Potatoes (for mash & roast)
Mushrooms
Parsnips
Lettuce for salad starter


Fruit & Nuts

Satsuma’s or tangerines (for stockings)
Chestnuts
Nuts in shells and shelled nuts
Cranberries for sauce
Lemon to garnish drinks


Condiments

Piccalilli
Branston Pickle
Red Onion Chutney
Cranberry jelly
Bread sauce

Breads & cakes

Bread, loaf, rolls
Mince Pies
Christmas Pudding
Christmas cake


Ingredients & dry goods

Stuffing mix
Crackers for Cheese
Turkey Gravy granules or ready made
Beef Gravy granules or ready made
Mincemeat (to make mince pies)
Puff or filo pastry (for pies tarts etc)
Goose fat
Cooking oil
Bread making ingredients
Glace or maraschino cherries to garnish drinks
icing sugar (to dust mince pies)
marzipan for christmas cake
icing for christmas cake

Dairy

Cheese selection board
Custard
Single cream
Double cream
Butter
Fresh Milk
UHT long life milk

Confectionary & snacks

Chocolates
Pringles
Shortbread/other biscuits
Chocolate orange
Twiglets

Soft Drinks

Pop
Juice/Squash
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Tonic
Soda
Shloer (or other grown up non alcoholic drink for any drivers)


Alcoholic drinks

Wine Red & White
Vodka
Whiskey
Gin
Brandy for setting fire to the pudding
sherry (for santa)

Medicine cabinet
headache tablets
calpol (if you have littlies)
antiacid tablets
spare toilet roll

wow I love this, I am printing this tomorrow at work, thank you so much this is great help! I need to get on and do my lists!

noodles86

Own_My_Own wrote: »

I've been in the present trunk. So much for my lists. :rotfl:

I must never buy another Christmas card. I have enough to last me at least 5 years. :eek:

I MUST NOT buy dd ANY MORE STOCKING FILLERS :eek:
I'm sure I can put some back for next year.

I have found 15 pairs of new M&S bed socks. :eek: ( I do remember buying them on a Grabbit now)

I also found a box set of 6 Christmas DVDs ( another Grabbit) :j
Miracle on 34th Street
Deck The Halls
Pranced
Home Alone
A Christmas Carol
Jingle All The Way

So Robbie's DVD folder is looking unexpectedly good.

Ds' Lynx set is actually 3 sets.


So when I got back from town Ds was sitting in the lounge playing his PS3 looking rather glum. Not speaking, just mumbling under his breath. Tottenham were drawing 0-0 with Cardiff.

Next thing I know he is jumping round the room. They had scored in the 93rd minute. Slight over reaction I thought.
Until he pulled the betting slip from his pocket.
He had won £303 :eek:

Him and his mate started doing an accumulator bet each weekend last year. They only spend a couple of pound, but by doing the bet they could watch some of the games in the bookmakers. ( we don't have Sky and he doesn't like pubs.)

And bless him he is giving me £100 of it tomorrow to treat myself. I am putting it away for London.

OMO - What a sweetie!!

choccymoose

OMO you must be so proud of your son, how lovely of him :A

Kelly7_2

OMO - what a lovely thing for your ds to do.

Choccymoose - I've not seen the tins of segsations on my travels this year. I use to love them.

I was rather disappointed with Mr T's as went in expecting all the tubs of chocs to be £4 however the heroes weren't and that's what I was really wanting. Didn't stop me picking up a tub of celebrations. I'll need to get them hidden or they won't last the week in this house!

Been a tough week and Christmas spirit has been slightly lacking so I think I might just have to watch a Christmas DVD. In times like this it's the only thing to do! :xmastree:

lizzie_b

Yessssss!!! I have finally caught up, read every single post!now that is Christmas dedication!!
In Christmas news I am not particularly organised yet but I'm getting there, and you've all inspired me to get a wriggle on and get my act together, need to find me a job that doesn't have me so utterly fed up and concentrate on a beautiful happy festive December :-)
Hugs and happy thoughts to you all
Xxxxx

katmum

I've had a revelation this weekend. I actually like wrapping Christmas presents and I never thought I did; I just never liked wrapping masses all at the same time. Managed to get 4 wrapped this weekend and put away and even updated my spreadsheet to say present bought and wrapped.

Starting to think about the food list and how much budget to spend on different things. Need to clear a space for all the special offer things I'm hoping to stock up on in next couple of months to help cut the cost of things.

I just love this thread for keeping me on track to be more organised.

OMO - that's wonderful. Really felt for you the other day when I read that you were down. Thinking having to watch all the pennies all the time can be hard going and takes lots of energy (speaking from my own experience). Hope you have a lovely time when you get to London.

Sending good wishes to everyone else as well - such a lovely bunch that you are.

bunty109

Managed to use some Amazon vouchers and paid hardly anything to get a couple of books as gifts. Plan for this week is to get my cards sorted so I can start writing them. Mum has just said she might pop over before Christmas so going to ensure gifts for her and dad are sorted for when she comes over so I don't have to post them.

Feeling like I am getting sorted....

Snugglebunny8

OMO how lovely of your DS! and well done to him!

My DS was also glum when I got home form work as Man utd lost 4-0!! I was similarly glum as bloody Vettel won the Grand Prix and lewis only 5th ... dont need to ask where he gets it from then!! xx

autumngirl

If anyone is planning on buying a book and hasn't yet taken advantage of the Topcashback Amazon deal (as per Grabbits thread), the offer ends tonight so if you're quick you can still get in there!

OMO what a kind and thoughtful gesture from your Son - you must be very proud of him

mrs-moneypenny

fenna wrote: »

wow I love this, I am printing this tomorrow at work, thank you so much this is great help! I need to get on and do my lists!

the list is a work in progress we've all been adding to i just brought it forward and added another item, feel free to add any of your ideas. im sure it will be longer by december