Old Style Christmas Preparations for Christmas 2013

quidsy

Thanks for the heads up about Argos, have reserved 5 gifts for friends kids for 37 quid.

Also Sainsburys are doing their finest range cranberry jelly for 99p (half price) with an use by date of December 2014.

stoppinshoppin

I collected the Angry Birds game today and I'm really pleased with it as it not too big and quite light if I need to post it.
Also, I popped into Claires' Accessories and got some things for the girls which I will add to home made scarves. :T

Really pleased!

The sales are great for picking up presents, and the shops are not as busy as during the Christmas rush, I hope you're getting the presents you are looking for.

x

dreamywings1

unixgirluk wrote: »

Anyone got instructions how to do flavoured vodka? How long does it take to do and how long does it keep etc?

lemoncello recipe
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1087/limoncello
raspberry vodka recipe
http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/raspberry-vodka-recipe-362/

both very easy to make and both last for months even years if you can resist drinking it

they dont take long to do. Raspberry vodka takes a couple of months and lemoncello takes 2 weeks

pavlovs_dog

started my Christmas shopping. Found some t-shirts in a brand my brother likes at more than 50% off RRP in TK maxx, so I bought 3, knowing mum will buy at least one of them off me as a cheap stocking filler for him.

I've spent today tidying the study and came across some old Christmas magazines and clippings which I have kept over the years. They're now all organized into a Christmas inspiration folder. Feeling festive already!

quidsy

OMG (sarcasm) I found a What! shop locally & spent 25 quid & came away with 11 stocking fillers, a sewing kit, some snacks for sons lunch boxes, some nail brushes, and 7 shiny gift bags, that were 34 &62p each depending on size. (small & medium)

I have never heard of What! shop before but I am now a convert. Plan to go back in a few weeks alone & have a proper browse. Had son with me yesterday so was limited to how long I could be there.

alja

dreamywings1 - thank you for the limoncello link! I tried this a few years ago and quite liked it but have not wanted to pay the price the shops charge for it, so I may just give this a go nearer christmas

pavlovs_dog - The christmas inspiration folder sounds fab! I may have to create one myself now I think!

Blackbeard_of_Perranporth

Today I will be Bee Sting on Spotted !!!!!!.
This means remnants of last Year's Home made Xmas Pud will see August!!

And seeing as I do Photos every weekend, the next clear on is 28th December! No Xmas shopping either Yipppppeeeeeeeeee

BAH HUMBUG

Recipe for Xmas Pud available 10th November Only!

Uniscots97

dreamywings1 wrote: »

lemoncello recipe
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1087/limoncello
raspberry vodka recipe
http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/raspberry-vodka-recipe-362/

both very easy to make and both last for months even years if you can resist drinking it

they dont take long to do. Raspberry vodka takes a couple of months and lemoncello takes 2 weeks

Thank you!

Uniscots97

Remember if you're looking for cheap toiletries bags that clear pencil cases are mega cheap at the moment and are perfect for making up mini gift sets. I got clear pencil cases from Mr A for 32p each.

mum2one

quidsy wrote: »

I want to get my boy an Ipod & docking speakers for Christmas. He is 6 & LOVES music. Anyone know of any current deals?

would normally add a link but computer is on mega go slow - I've just got DD a ipod touch 4th generation from amazon £128 instead of £169, its also that price in new Argos catalogue as well

for docking speakers (next on my list) going to have a look through Argos clearance 1st then try Amazon xx