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

04624181

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Yes please, that would be great.
I'm a bit worried I'm going end up with a Forrest of Cones. :rotfl:

No problem i will PM you xx

nitnurse-not2

24MKshopper and Ruth-Honey

Mincemeat Muffins
6oz sugar- any kind
12 oz sr flour
1 tbsp baking powder.
9 tbsp sunflower/ veg oil
12 f oz water
5 oz mincemeat

Place sugar, flour and baking powder in bowl.
Add oil and water and mincemeat.
Gently mix- Don’t worry if there is a bit flour visible!

Place in muffin tins- not too full as they rise really well.

Optional topping:
1 tbsp Demerara( or other coarse brown)
½ tsp cinnamon

Mix together and sprinkle on top.

Cook 190 C for 15-20 mins.



Quidsy I got canes from Wilkinsons and also saw them in B+Ms yesterday:)

I hear you all talking about changing your summer wardrobe to winter ones. Mine is so easy…….Just add a cardigan!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Christmas cake is made so will be feeding it for the next few weeks.:D
Got marzipan and icing in ready to decorate.:j
Added more ingredients to my shopping list as I’m going to make the apricot and chestnut stuffing balls out of the Christmas mag supplement.:)

I bought two candle holders surrounded by beads and bits from B+M for the table.
Also bought some self adhesive window stickers at Poundstretchers.

I am decorating the bathroom this year so will be putting these on the shower cubicle.:rotfl::rotfl: Sure my OH will think I've lost the plot this year:D


Good "Elfing" everyone.


:xmassign:xxx

04624181

choccymoose wrote: »

For those of you wanting trees bits to decorate, if you are near me in the south west I co manage a woodland for forest school, I also have a lovely twisted hazel in my garden that needs some trimming, I may be able to help out .

So jealous! wish i lived nearer! although we do live near a large field and woods so I may have to have a little walk xx

FeistyFidget

04624181 wrote: »

Thats a great saving! somehow the post got quoted as OMO saying it haha x Sometimes credit scoring works in a funny old way. I think the more credit people have got/using the more people will lend! It frightens lenders when you have no debt! Also there are main 2 credit search companies so sometimes that makes a difference too.
You are doing the best thing and working everything out.
Good luck with everything and Im sooooo excited for you x:T

Ooops not, quite sure why it got quoted as OMO, was supposed to be from you 04624181 - I'd obviously deleted the wrong bit :rotfl: I checked my report on Equifax and Experian (topcashback too!) and both told me I was perfect There was an option to ask for a cash transfer on opening the account, I declined as thought it would put them off lending - obviously the wrong thing to do :rotfl:

Well my lists are complete, I have also printed off a Christmas themed month calendar for December so I can start jotting things down and I have done my 5 presents (15 wrapped and tagged in total now) and feel much more in control of Christmas :T

My goals for next week are to finalize the gift list (still waiting for some people to come back to me) and hopefully buy most of the outstanding gifts too!

Own_My_Own

redbooties wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good Christmas app I've been searching the App Store but can't seem to find any that I like

For an iPhone I would suggest Better Christmas ( free) or mGifts (69p) . mGifts allows you to allocate birthday presents as well.

choccymoose wrote: »

Next weeks tasks are to decide what we are going to do weekend of the 14th Dec, don't want to do london this year want something different for me, oh, 2xds 11 and 8 and maybe dsd 23 and her oh. Live in devon ideas welcome

Sort ds s birthday presents and treat

Well done all and thanks for slushy cup idea, mine love slushies.

They are not in Devon, but closer than London.

Bath Christmas Market .
http://www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/bath-christmas-market

Salisbury Christmas Market
http://salisburychristmasmarket.co.uk

marco1dog

Hi thanks to whoever mentioned the chocolate in the co op. I got some tubes of smarties £1 for sticking in with the presents. They had a selection of old style lollies for £1 which I got for my stepson. I also got a lot of boxes of roses and quality street which were £2.16 in my Tesco. These are ideal as little thank you presents. I also got some Freddo's with popping candy. Now I love Freddo's and could eat loads of these but I didn't like the popping candy ones!!!!!!!!!!

choccymoose

Own_My_Own wrote: »

For an iPhone I would suggest Better Christmas ( free) or mGifts (69p) . mGifts allows you to allocate birthday presents as well.



They are not in Devon, but closer than London.

Bath Christmas Market .
http://www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/bath-christmas-market

Salisbury Christmas Market
http://salisburychristmasmarket.co.uk

Thanks will look at both, we are happy to travel, we used to do winterwonderland in london but were disapointed last year, dont mind staying over if neccessary. Grew up near to bath so that may be an idea and I am sure will bring back some memories

Own_My_Own

Just got out my Christmas mags dating back from 2008. Should keep me busy for a few hours.

freespirit66

Hi everyone, havent read any posts will catch up later just wanted to show my early birthday cake made by DD2

mrs-moneypenny

afternoon all
hope everything is going well for everyone.

managed to get 10 items finished for my christmas craft stall last week.
this weeks task list is
to get another 10 completed
make a start on the decopaged stocking im making for my friend
cook the christmas cake