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

lazysheep

Happy December

Haven't put my tree up yet as we have no littlies and my OH isn't at all bothered so it's all down to me and when I want to do it. Thinking it might happen during this week or next weekend.

Did sit wrapping last night watching saturday evening tv so my sister is finished, my mum's basket is assembled and just needs its lid, 2 of my friends kids are fully done and everything else is work in progress. Have to wrap my OH presents in stages after he goes to work at night as I never know when he's going to get up and walk downstairs so it's safer to get everything out when I know he's definitely not around! That will just be an ongoing job for the next couple of weeks.

Right back to the job application, have to get it done today lol

mandco

game are doing a daily advent calendar deal todays is disney infinity for £45 with free additional character

this wks tasks
buy cellophane & finish buying hamper bits
make xmas cards with kids for grandparents
wrap presents that came friday
get decs from attic & put up
check fillers & see what's still needed
find out how many "presents for friends" are needed and if I need to buy anything extra

dropsofjupiter

Hi guys

I haven't been posting much but still read daily. Christmas present shopping nearly finished now so quite happy about that, just need to do a final Amazon order which has been waiting on me redeeming as many vouchers as I can from survey sites and what not. We went to a "Frost Fair" at our local National Trust property yesterday which was nice and festive with some lovely unique gifts and decorations. Afterwards I collected all of my Christmas decorations from my parents house (they didn't come with us in the move earlier this year) and it only took 2 trips . Very excited to put them up this year, as well as having the big sort out to get rid of anything I no longer use. I'll aim to add a couple of photos once done.

OMO I'd like to join in with this week's tasks please - now that it's December there seems quite a bit to do!

I'd like to:
Put up Xmas decs
Buy small gift bags from Card factory
Buy birthday banners (OH birthday on Tues, first in our own home )
Do birthday wrapping
Do final Amazon order
Find Christmas card list!

Hugs and festive cheer to all who needs it.

nic2075

Evening, had a lovely day today. My sister works in Cineworld, so she got and advance screening of Frozen today for me and the eldest 2 kids. It was fantastic. We all enjoyed it.
I'm chuffed as I finally got some of the Xmas pudding bin bags from Poundland today. They have never had them in my local ones, but the one in Glasgow was huge.

I searched again and found the box with my good decorations and the star. It had all the ones the kids have made over the year, so it's lovely to see my tree full.

I still can't find our elves, we had 3 coming for the last 4 years. But my Oh got a cute one from The card factory for 99p :T so this will be Jolly Sugarsocks, Frosty's brother come for a visit. Ill keep looking for the rest.

We are off out soon for a walk to see some of the houses and their decorations. Looks like a lot have out theirs up. X

mrsinvisible

this weeks tasks..1) put up tree and garland in conservatory...2)decorate living room...3) Take DD dress shopping for Fridays party....4)deep clean kitchen.....5)alter fave cous dress for Fridays party.

FeistyFidget

I too would like to see some photos of trees, I'm needing some festive cheer!

I cooked up the frozen batch of mince pies and am very disappointed The pastry is too short, I knew I should have stuck to my tried and tested recipe!

OMO my plans for this week is to have a christmas task schedule completed and start some decent xmas baking I also need to buy some more cards to finish, and post those that need posting.

mkgirl1981

FeistyFidget wrote: »

I too would like to see some photos of trees, I'm needing some festive cheer!

I cooked up the frozen batch of mince pies and am very disappointed The pastry is too short, I knew I should have stuck to my tried and tested recipe!

OMO my plans for this week is to have a christmas task schedule completed and start some decent xmas baking I also need to buy some more cards to finish, and post those that need posting.

Yes please I want to see trees galore :xmastree::xmastree::xmastree::xmastree::xmastree::xmastree:

freespirit66

Evening everyone

mandco wrote: »

yesterday the kids couldn't wait to open their advent calendars today today they are still in bed :eek: aside for lo who was up eveery flippin hr last night and decided 4am was good time to get up but his face was a picture when he saw the elves with the advent calendar
couldn't believe it when I heard this morning that paul walker died yesterday seems to be far to many accidents making the headlines lately makes you realise just how important it is to spend time with the people who really matter
hot choc & xmas movies planned for this afternoon should they ever decide to actually get up.
the countdown begins :xmastree: 24 sleeps to go

MANDCO oh i cant wait to hear what everyones elves have got up to, yes i was really shocked this morning when i heard about Paul Walker, such a terrible shame, he did a lot of good work for charity as well as being an actor

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Can we please have some tree pics. I have lost my Christmas mojo.
Robbie has just left to go to a party, and I really should get cracking and wrap some presents and sort out some decs, but I can't be bothered.
I am sitting here watching a Christmas movie in the hope I get some get up and go.
I'm actually quite glad I have to go back to London in 2 weeks. It might give me some Christmas spirit back.
We have been invited out for Christmas dinner, ds is fine about it ( shock, horror). We are going to have our Christmas dinner here when we have Robbie.
Am off now to do the task list, as I can do that sitting here.

Oh OMO mine comes and goes like a blooming yoyo at the moment, bless DS he really has come along this year hasnt he, you must be so proud x i havent dressed the tree yet but here is a photo of my coffee table, all yankee'd up hths

Laurajo wrote: »

I'm intrigued....what's a hot chocolate station?
I must admit, I get cross with dh if he highlights something in my TV guide!!!

Haha that made me giggle arent we territorial over our xmas tv :rotfl:oh its something that is on pinterest a lot, i loved the idea of it its an area in the kitchen all ready to make hot chocolate when people fancy one, i have a Hot Chocolate Frothy Maker, a tray with jars of Hot Choc, Marshmallows, Sugar and Candy Canes, i have made xmas tags, i just need to make a xmassy cover for the jar lids (like posh jams) and find some ribbon, and some xmas mugs, i will post a photo when i have finished, i cant help it i love love love all things american

wuvvies

freespirit i loved you christmas table.
ive put my tree up and ive been so upset. i have to have to get a grip i still have one child at home. he didnt want to do the tree he wanted to play the x box. i put my decoration up with my dd name on it. im broken into bits and shes put on facebook that shes at the cinema and having a whale of a time. i need to sort myself out.
been out this afternoon to the christmas switch on and saw some dancing but it was very cold and my little boy wasnt overly interested so i came home and made hot choc for us all and had biscuits from the tin.
my tree is up but still have the rest of the decorations up and will do them next week. i really want one of those old fashioned illuminated christmas villages. i just have no where to put it at all. its not just cos of the money but you really need a fireplace or a coffee table.
back to school tomorrow and i really must get on and tidy the house and get sorted and also i need to not spend any money. i spent an amazing 200 pounds on food last week. for three of us its propostrus sp? but i normally spend about 50 per week and just loads of stuff had run out and i needed stocks of everything.also prob about 30 pounds of christmas presents there. i think i have two weeks of food so will only buy milk. i love this thread as i think it will help me get my christmas spirit back. I WANT TO SEE CHRISTMAS TREES!!!!

storytime

Feeling smug as all presents wrapped and cards started. Tree and decs going up next weekend. Thought I would do the candy cane sleighs 22nd or 23rd as I want to keep them a surprise for Christmas Day. I'm thinking guests can take one home each and the younger DGkIds can take the chocolate reindeers.I have all food (except fresh!) and drink, and will be picking up the turkey the Sunday before Christmas.
I feel I can now enjoy the run up without all the work.