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

freespirit66

disabled_NCIS_fan wrote: »

In November it is mum and dad's 23rd anniversary. They have done so much for me and my brother and sister. How they have found the strength and patience I do not know but I can only hope I can be as good as parents as they are when I have my own. No budget for that yet but I want to do something special as a thank you. No cooking suggestions, me and cooking aren't friends lol

I know you said no cooking suggestions but what about M&S meal deal for £10 you get the food and wine for that and all it needs doing is bunging in the oven or microwave, its a lovely treat.

ALJA wow that was a successful xmas shopping trip no wonder you are shattered
BUNBUN thankyou, yes i feel better about it now everyone has said that is the norm, i just went into blind panic as usual
MSGIGGLEWICK oh happy reading tonight
WUVVIES im so sorry you are having a tough time, i have had a tough time with DD2 this year as well although she is 22, and she has moved out to her boyfriends, i cant say or do anything right, but i have made her realise that she can say anything or do anything and i wont stop loving her, she is hurting from her dad leaving us and having an affair, she has accountancy exams, a stressful job, she has pain everyday with scoliosis, someone hit her in her car and she has had that to deal with and i think its just got on top of her and she is lashing out at those closest to her, her and my DD1 still wont speak to each other but i have made sure she knows she still has a home here if needed, she is making me a cake for my birthday next week and wants an afternoon baking with me, so all isnt lost, so i would say yes still buy for her, she is still so young, and needs to know you are still there for her, and make a deal of inviting her round at xmas hth
REBELHEDGEHOG ooh i just got an email about this it looks fab
SPENDLESS that card is great although i only get it when its free, you get loads off with, special offers and free birthday present
PICKLEINAPOUCH im useless at that sort of thing but i see OMOs suggestion that is fab
OMO love the draught excluder but i know one pesky dog that would love that too :rotfl:

kaya1991

I am honestly in total awe of everyone in this thread! I think I'll end up buying everyone's presents for about a tenth of what I spent last year if I hang around here for long enough!

My mum, who is basically Mrs. Clause when it comes to Christmas enthusiasm, was proudly showing me her new stag's head today. I've seen a few people discussing them a few (thousand) pages back, so if anyone wants a bargain, it was £10 from Matalan! Again, sorry I can't post the link, but if you search 'large metallic stag head' on the website it should come up

I got Nigella Christmas out the other day when it got dark nice and early in the evening so I could lust over the pretty twinkly pictures!

kaya1991

msgigglewick wrote: »

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)

I ordered one of these in a bout of payday mania to give to my mum when it arrives She loves Kirstie and at that price, I couldn't resist!

Hopefully mine arrives tomorrow! Let me know if it's any good

Own_My_Own

:rotfl: LMAO :rotfl:

fluffysox

CHESTER RACES LINK
http://www.winterwonderlandchester.co.uk/
or on facebook search "Winter Wonderland Chester"

fluffysox

Llangollen Railway link:
http://www.llangollen-railway.co.uk/event.php?id=123

fluffysox

Mrs moneypenny your bags are lovely- you are very talented!

Wuvvies we have all made stupid choices when young. Make sure you tell your daughter you still love her no matter what choices she makes and that you miss her and hope she chooses to come home. If not that she is still your daughter and you want her to visit often. Worst thing is if she decides she's made a mistake but feels too embarrassed or proud to come home. "I love you even when you make mistakes" is nicer to hear than "I told you so". Don't mean to imply that is what you would say, only that your daughter needs to know it. I never realised until I left my first relationship that my mother would have welcomed me with open arms if I knocked on her door at 3am. Sounds stupid now but I didn't want to trouble her or be judged. Now in my 30s I trouble her daily and we're both happy with that arrangement

LalaGomay

Didn't get much Christmas stuff today, but found the 'Blox' fake Lego in Wilkins0ns. So cheap! It's compatible with real Lego, but I haven't actually tested (played with) any yet so I don't know what the quality's like.

But, I did buy two massive green base plates for only £4 each, which is less than half the price of the real base plates. So even if you didn't want to get the fake Lego sets, these would still be a good buy to use mixed in with the real stuff.

Own_My_Own

Can't sleep and just thought of something I didn't put on the list if lists. :eek:

This will only be useful to some, but

When do need to get you repeat prescription in for the period over Christmas ?

For all

Do you have enough headache/cold capsules and calpol to see you through the festive period ?

There is nothing worse than running out of meds on Christmas Day and trying to find the one chemist open for miles.

FeistyFidget

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?

It's difficult, but as others have said try to make her feel welcome. However that doesn't mean bend over backwards to woo her home. If she is rude or abusive, you must still make it clear that the attitude isn't welcome, or else all she will learn is that her lovely Mum is a door mat. Be supportive, but still set those boundaries. No idea of what the situation with you is, but have spoken to a few parents in similar situations and kids have moved out as they thought parents were too strict - they quickly realize that having responsibilities and being able to do whatever they like, but with no one to care for them is actually a lot worse than having to respect rules and others - middle ground can be so tough!

kaya1991 wrote: »

I am honestly in total awe of everyone in this thread! I think I'll end up buying everyone's presents for about a tenth of what I spent last year if I hang around here for long enough!

My mum, who is basically Mrs. Clause when it comes to Christmas enthusiasm, was proudly showing me her new stag's head today. I've seen a few people discussing them a few (thousand) pages back, so if anyone wants a bargain, it was £10 from Matalan! Again, sorry I can't post the link, but if you search 'large metallic stag head' on the website it should come up

I got Nigella Christmas out the other day when it got dark nice and early in the evening so I could lust over the pretty twinkly pictures!

I love the stag head (first fell in love with it a few years ago on GBB) but sadly DH hates it - he has let me have my own way with pretty much everything else, so this is one definitely not to push. Although maybe if I put it on my wishlist, and someone else bought it for me, he couldn't complain :rotfl: