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

ellie9ellie

Bargain_Bunny wrote: »

Hi,

I'm new to this thread and I love read through it. Firstly we have taken our little girl to Peppa Pig world a few times this year and she loves it, would like to take her again at Christmas.

I love the build up to Christmas and I think I started organising and making lists back in the summer. My family and husband think Im mad.

When I recover from this awful virus we have all had since Monday Im hoping to go food shopping and pick up some extras to stash away and pop into town. Anyone know if they got any cheesy christmas jumpers in for little ones?.

BB

When I was in Primark they had a lovely pink jumper with a gingerbread man on and matching leggings. I think the top was about £3.00 and the leggings £4.00 x

junior_j

Not sure if this will work! I think some tinsel would spruce it up a bit


Happy birthday girls hope you were spoilt!

I was looking at pin interest the other day! Can't work it out lol!

Thanks for messages guys! Big loves x

Ruth_honey

Happy birthday Spendless & Whitesatin! Have a lovely day.

Primark had some Christmas jumpers in. Get them now before they sell out! Had kids, men's and ladies. Cute accessories too. Very tempted, but maybe if I hint enough, I'll get them as stocking fillers...:)

Been to a Macmillan coffee morning at a friends house. Shocked at how many people didn't turn up or cancelled last minute. It's for charity, so make an effort! Ate too much cake, I think as I felt quite sick.

I'm thinking about holding a Christmas afternoon tea as something a bit different. Any suggestions on what to serve? Obviously mince pies and mulled wine, but what else...? Are there any teas that taste 'Christmassy'?

ellie9ellie

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Happy birthday Spendless & Whitesatin! Have a lovely day.

Primark had some Christmas jumpers in. Get them now before they sell out! Had kids, men's and ladies. Cute accessories too. Very tempted, but maybe if I hint enough, I'll get them as stocking fillers...:)

Been to a Macmillan coffee morning at a friends house. Shocked at how many people didn't turn up or cancelled last minute. It's for charity, so make an effort! Ate too much cake, I think as I felt quite sick.

I'm thinking about holding a Christmas afternoon tea as something a bit different. Any suggestions on what to serve? Obviously mince pies and mulled wine, but what else...? Are there any teas that taste 'Christmassy'?

I think they do Christmas Hot Chocolate and Christmas coffees but I'll keep a look out for Christmas teas x

Own_My_Own

junior_j it worked, and yes I think tinsel would brighten it up

Pinterest is quite easy. Go on the site find something you like and pin it. All you need is an email address and your name.
You then get your own page with things you like. Like I said it's just like having a scrapbook but on-line.

Gosh I sound like an expert, I only started yesterday. :rotfl:

ETA have changed your linkFeisty

dropsofjupiter

Ruth_honey wrote: »

I'm thinking about holding a Christmas afternoon tea as something a bit different. Any suggestions on what to serve? Obviously mince pies and mulled wine, but what else...? Are there any teas that taste 'Christmassy'?

That sounds like a lovely idea! It's definitely out there http://www.englishteastore.com/spchtea.html

Sequeena

Things have been a bit rough recently so haven't had time to read. Happy birthday spendless and whitesatin I hope you're both having a wonderful day!

Jess can't believe you're still in so sorry hun hope you get to come home soon

Hugs for everyone who needs them xxxx

Peppapig

ellie9ellie wrote: »

I'm also looking at taking them to Peppa Pig world in December for the Christmas event. Anyone ever been? xx

Took my granddaughter to Peppa Pig world this Summer (she's 4) and it was fab. It's part of a much bigger theme park and there are only about 9 rides in PP world so I thought it would be a bit rubbish but I was totally wrong. It's really well thought out, beautifully landscaped and there's plenty to do. She also got to cuddle Peppa and George so that was a bonus. We went in the good weather but I should imagine it's good fun at Christmas and the rides are really good. I was also impressed with the food areas - much better than I expected. At first impression the entrance fee is quite high but it's actually well worth the cost - I had a great time lol.

debndot

happy birthday spendless and whitesatin, hope you have a lovely day.
thought i better get on with my weeks tasks so went to finish making table runner and mats and run out of bloomin fabric, will have to run over to next weeks task now.
have at least made my lists and bought most bits i need, now to soak my fruit in ameretto for the Xmas cakes, yum :-)

quidsy

Just been to lidl and they have alot of christmas food in, picked up a large pannatone for 3.99, some stollen and the kinder bars and mini santas for when I start on the sleighs for ds classmates.
Junior j, you are so brave and upbeat whilst all this is going on, I hope you get to go home soon