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

nitnurse-not2

Pixtotts
I have a recipe in a Good Housekeeping kids cook book. It uses ginger and golden syrup. Could this be the recipe you are looking for? If so I will add it.:)
Own my own
Now that is deffo forward thinking:j:j


I have just sorted my "stash" of new decorations for the bathroom. I think I have quite sufficient however, that will not curb my spending:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
My lists, plans and lists of plans have loads of ticks on:D
This week I must buy suet, lemons and oranges so I can make my sweet mince (Didn't do it this week:(:()


Then I can crack on making pies and muffins for the freezer:j


Keep on elfing
xxx:santa2:

choccymoose

NANAMIA you ramble away, not a problem, my dad was in a similar situation, we were told he was terminal 18mths ago, however he has taken part in a trial and the change in him is amazing and last bloods showed he was clear!
Hmm think I will have fake and see what decs take my fancy.

So proud of youngest son, today he took part as a tour guide for a local victorian mansion, he had to learn his lines and it contained lots of tricky words. He had to speak in front of lots of people. I couldnt be there as was teaching, however reports back said he was amazing. This is the child who has severe dyslexia and mears irlen which means he has problems reading and retaining information and who in June moved schools due to his self esteem being rock bottom.
Proud mummy moment

loubylou1982_2

I'm going to do a Christmas Eve hamper this year for the first time. Does anyone know if there's a dedicated thread (old or current)
I did do a search but got a few hundred hits so I thought I'd ask you knowledgeable ladies before trawling threw the search results x

Own_My_Own

loubylou1982 wrote: »

I'm going to do a Christmas Eve hamper this year for the first time. Does anyone know if there's a dedicated thread (old or current)
I did do a search but got a few hundred hits so I thought I'd ask you knowledgeable ladies before trawling threw the search results x

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1209741

mrs-moneypenny

choccymoose huge congratulations to your DS for doing such a brilliant job.

debndot

just a quickie, have seen on hukd that lidl have half price dark choc this weekend if anybody is on the lookout, typically were away so may have to drag dh to Colchester to find one. Have completed one task for the week already, December planner is done and first event is booked and written in :-)

murie

"So proud of youngest son, today he took part as a tour guide for a local victorian mansion, he had to learn his lines and it contained lots of tricky words. He had to speak in front of lots of people. I couldnt be there as was teaching, however reports back said he was amazing. This is the child who has severe dyslexia and mears irlen which means he has problems reading and retaining information and who in June moved schools due to his self esteem being rock bottom.
Proud mummy moment[/QUOTE]"


Justifiably so! Well done to your Youngest DS! His new school seems to be the making of him!:j

pixtotts

Fluffysox thankyou! will have to have a look for those

Nanamia Thanks they sound good will give them a go, and yes this is definitely a thread of Christmas fairies

Nitnurse-not2 Ooh it could well be would be great if you could pop it up I'm thinking if I start now I might find the right one by Christmas... of course having to eat all the biscuits in the mean time will be such hardship.... 0:)
x

Ameyturtle

debndot wrote: »

just a quickie, have seen on hukd that lidl have half price dark choc this weekend if anybody is on the lookout, typically were away so may have to drag dh to Colchester to find one. Have completed one task for the week already, December planner is done and first event is booked and written in :-)

We don't have a lidl sadly!
But you could come visit me!

nitnurse-not2

Pixtotts:santa2:


Gingerbread biscuits


In the bowl
12oz plain white flour
1 level tsp baking powder
2 level tsp ginger

Add
4 oz butter/ marg and rub in

In another bowl combine
1 egg
4 tbsp golden syrup

Add
Syrup/egg mix to main bowl and mix with fork.
Sqreeze together o form dough and roll out until thin.
Cut biscuits and place on lightly oiled tray.

Bake 190oC, 375oF for 12-15 mins.


EAT!!!!!:D:D:D:D
xxx