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

alja

MrsHayes wrote: »

I just don't understand people who don't even want to smile back at you it just baffles me?! I would never knowingly exclude someone or make them feel bad. Thank you for making me feel I'm not alone anyway Xxx

I just don't get that either! The world would be a much nicer place if we all smiled at least a little whenever I'm in my group of friends and a new person sits with us, whether it's a friend of friend or a new boyfriend of one of my friends, I always go out of my way to include that person and make sure they don't feel the odd one out.

That's just the nice normal thing to do, isn't it!? Well, it should be! Haha!

Just be nice to everyone, but if someone obviously doesn't want to give you the time of day, just let it go. It's their loss for being so miserable and quite frankly...weird!

msgigglewick

My kirstie christmas craft book is here!!! didn't expect it until next week. big well done bookpeople! delievered on the day it was released and at a bargain price too!

had a very very quick look through.. going to go to bed and enjoy some of it in a bit.. We're def going to be making the chocolate crispie christmas tree cake though! (not going to try saying that after one too many baileys lol)

MrsHayes

ALJA wrote: »

I just don't get that either! The world would be a much nicer place if we all smiled at least a little whenever I'm in my group of friends and a new person sits with us, whether it's a friend of friend or a new boyfriend of one of my friends, I always go out of my way to include that person and make sure they don't feel the odd one out.

That's just the nice normal thing to do, isn't it!? Well, it should be! Haha!

Just be nice to everyone, but if someone obviously doesn't want to give you the time of day, just let it go. It's their loss for being so miserable and quite frankly...weird!

Exactly! If only everyone thought like that, the world would be a much nicer place! Xx

FeistyFidget

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

morning all
hope everyone is well
thank you for the update on lush, havent been in town for ages - but am very tempted to pop in just for lush, and now youve confirmed rose jam is vegan ill definately try DD2 on that as she gets snowfairy from other sources as well as her stocking



ive posted a few photo in the craft makes thread but these are my latest attempt. ive raided my old button tin and unearthed some fabric ive had knocking about for years (could almost be vintage;)) and sewn silky linings in them all -some could even actually be silk as its creased up and feels different to the poly fabric. I have interfaced the fabric to give them body. havent got a clue what to ask as they've only cost me time. last year i priced everything at a couple of quid, first couple of people bought loads and i got left with bits that ardly drew anyone to the stall. a teacher later told me other traders had stashed stuff theyd bought off me under their stalls and said theyd be selling it on at other fayres. all money goes to the schools heads challenge fund that benefits the kids.
apart from hand knitted flower brooches im doing those in memory of my niece who died at 10 months her mum wants to make a memorial garden to all children who were taken too soon so the money from them is going to her.

sorry waffling:o



does anyone have an opinion on a fair price for a bag like this? i really wont be offended if you say they look rubbish and not worth much, id sooner let them go cheap and think of something else as ive got till end of nov to get stuff ready. ive made 7 but the others still need sideseams hand sewing inside and out.

christmas news
our bedroom looks like santas grotto:o heard dh trip over a pile of pressies early this morning so need to tidy it today. its that stash i unearthed yesterday

WOW - The best rule of thumb is to figure out how long they took to make and then times that by minimum wage - I would personally be happy to pay a fair price for something handmade and unique - plus you can sell it as limited edition as it's doubtful you'll ever find the fabric again

MrsHayes wrote: »

Thank you mrs m Xx I do feel much better today. I think it was just I find the other parents at DS school quite unfriendly and cliquey and another morning of no one even smiling at me or acknowledging me just got to me DS seems happy and has made friends which is the most important thing, I just feel like I'm transported back to high school every time I drop him off! You'd think with it being a church school it wouldn't be like that lol

You poor thing - as others have said though, you are better off without them x

Baby_boo wrote: »

Hi Everybody I'm afraid I couldn't post yesterday my health dictates what I can and can't do on a daily basis.I did read along I just didn't have the
Coordination to post.mrsHayes so sorry the school playground makes you feel like that, dare I say I did try to participate on another forum on this site and it was clique, nobody responded to my posts and I felt very excluded and that's on the internet!! Well I'm here now and although I'm
Unable to post as often as I would like I will be reading along with you all.
I am enjoying all the planing and excitement for all your children, my two
are grown up now but I still put a great deal of effort in to Christmas
it's such a lovely time, this is such a lovely forum and you all have made me welcome. Boo x

We like to welcome everyone and spread Christmas cheer - no matter what time of the year it is :rotfl:

FeistyFidget

Sequeena wrote: »

Afternoon everyone There's so much to read so hugs to everyone who needs them

I've not yet experienced the playground clique but I've no doubt I shall be on the outskirts of it come next year. From what I've experienced so far parents aren't that keen on mixing their child with a disabled child *insert rolling eyes here*. You never know, you might catch it

No Christmas shopping today BUT I have won a HTC Windows Phone not sure whether I'll use it or my OH, but whoever does use it it'll be considered an early Christmas present :money: is that a bit cheap of me :rotfl:

My toddler has just upended his sandwich crumbs onto the carpet so I'm off to hoover!

I truly hope this isn't the case - Thomas is such a cutie, I bet he will have all the Mothers fussing over how adorable he is

Well a bit of an uneventful day in the feisty household - feeling rather tired, so am just taking it a bit easy today.

murie

Sequeena- congratulations on winning the phone! I would 'gift' it to a member of my family too:D

MrsHayes

Thanks bunbun and fidget Xx

Aww I wish we could have all been in the playground together then we could all be friends and sod the cliques!

wuvvies

feeling totally unchristmassy. i save every single month..i put money on an a$da card and save bits and bobs for stockings.i love christmas in every way. last week my 16 year old daughter walked out to live with her boyfriend. we have already physically removed her from this house and she has just gone back there. i just cant do any more. im in constant contact with the school. i had one day this week earmarked to do christmas shopping. i dont think shell be back for christmas and i just dont know how to prepare for christmas with out her. do i just get my little ones presents?

Sequeena

Oh wuvvies I'm so sorry I don't know what to say Hopefully you and your daughter will be able to patch things up before Christmas.

Own_My_Own

wuvvies wrote: »

feeling totally unchristmassy. i save every single month..i put money on an a$da card and save bits and bobs for stockings.i love christmas in every way. last week my 16 year old daughter walked out to live with her boyfriend. we have already physically removed her from this house and she has just gone back there. i just cant do any more. im in constant contact with the school. i had one day this week earmarked to do christmas shopping. i dont think shell be back for christmas and i just dont know how to prepare for christmas with out her. do i just get my little ones presents?

I really feel for you. It must be a very difficult time for you and your family.
I would still get her a present. The last thing you want is for her to feel unwanted. If you get her nothing she will throw it back in your face one day. If she doesn't collect it, it will be her choice. By getting her a present you are letting her know the door is always open. xx