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

pinknfluffy28

mrsinvisible wrote: »

Just dropped in to say that l have had great news, my breast cancer consultant has discharged me!!!!!!!! l don't need any more check ups or anything, dancing on air.xxx

Fantastic news :beer: xx :T

Feisty - well done on your 1st day - the dresser looks stunning :T xx

I need to sort out my hampers, for some reason I was under the impression I had finished them all, however, after a quick look in my box today I actually am no where near finished! I dont know how I managed to overlook them! Im really pleased I rejiggled all my budgets so at least now I have some pennies spare!!!
Off to search for more bargains!

Own_My_Own

My new cushions.
Going to pay double up points.
Just got to wait for them to get some stock :mad: ( on email alert )

http://www.tesco.com/direct/white-christmas-stag-head-cushion-silver/129-0200.prd?pageLevel=sku&skuId=129-0200&_requestid=105395

FeistyFidget

Own_My_Own wrote: »

My new cushions.
Going to pay double up points.
Just got to wait for them to get some stock :mad: ( on email alert )

http://www.tesco.com/direct/white-christmas-stag-head-cushion-silver/129-0200.prd?pageLevel=sku&skuId=129-0200&_requestid=105395

Love them! Very tempted to make something similar with heat vinyl now - thank you for the inspiration OMO

Trendyjenny

Fantastic news mrs invisible x

freespirit66

Flowfy wrote: »

thanks freespirit66 - how long do you let it 'steep' for?

mrsinvisible - I was cleared 2 yrs ago this Christmas. you must feel on top of the world. proper chuffed for you. xxx:T

Hi, nigella says about 6-8 weeks, you can then eat the boozy blackberries with ice cream or cook with them after you have strained it!

Flowfy

freespirit66 wrote: »

Hi, nigella says about 6-8 weeks, you can then eat the boozy blackberries with ice cream or cook with them after you have strained it!

thanks freespirit - I will have to get my skates on if I want it for Christmas. xx

fluffysox

Fantastic news Mrs Invisible:j:j:beer::beer::j:j

Had a nice afternoon at local shops today. Some bargains in The Works. DS was asleep in buggy (normally have to avoid such tempting shops lol) Got 3 paperbacks for £5 including two Nora Roberts Christmas ones. 3 codeword puzzle books for my lovely mum- £1.99 each. Also a small wooden box with 4 x 12 piece Thomas Tank jigsaws made out of wood- only £2.99. DS loves a box of ELC Happyland jigsaws he has (2 to 4 pieces each) They are cardboard and getting well loved to put it kindly. 12 piece is a good step up (most sets are too hard/ 20+ pieces) and wood should withstand toddler fingers better. Have researched a bit on Amazon etc so this was best find of the day

Spent voucher from my birthday last November in Next on a nice multiframe to put above our fireplace. And collected their Christmas gift guide too.

Also went into Beaverbrooks as they clean engagement rings bought with them for free. Had mine a year and not gotten chance to utilise this before. Anyway I said I'd get a drink while I waited (shop next to foodcourt) and they made me a cup of tea- wasn't expecting this Text Mum to tell her what I was up to and she said "What will you do if your waters break in the shop?" to which I replied "Well I'd ask for a diamond necklace to ease the pain " Bless her she's certain I'm about to give birth any minute cos she's got a back ache lol.

Re: Ipod vs Smartphone, my brother has said he'll look out for someone selling an Iphone 4 or similar on facebook groups he is part of.

mkgirl1981

Just seen in asda chocolate oranges are £1 if anyone's still looking

alja

Evening everyone, it's been lovely reading your plans.

I don't make any homemade presents, but would love to if it meant me saving money. I've never really properly "made" something for anyone. Maybe one year!

Well, the Christmas present buying for friends situation has now changed. I spoke to a couple of my friends the other evening and found out who they are buying for and who they're not. So now my "to buy for" list is shorter, which is lovely.

However, I felt my friends were planning to make a little more effort this year than maybe I possibly was (e.g. buying something for friends and also their other half), so now I'm completely overhauling my ideas.

I don't want to spend the earth on the presents, so I'm thinking of doing little foodie hampers for each friend that they and their other half/baby can enjoy too where applicable.

Maybe a bottle of something easy to drink and affordable like bucks fizz? A bar of winter wonderland chocolate...some hot chocolate sachets, maybe some nice biccies/chocolates etc?

I shall have to get planning, without a plan I feel hampers can easily end up more expensive than planned! <--- haha! Reading this back sounds funny! I believe the word of the evening from me and possibly my task for the week is to "plan" this!

mumof3plusoh

mrsinvisible wrote: »

Just dropped in to say that l have had great news, my breast cancer consultant has discharged me!!!!!!!! l don't need any more check ups or anything, dancing on air.xxx

Fantastic news. So pleased for you. xx :T:T:T:T