*Stop The Cavalry* It's The 2014 Christmas Chatter Thread

mkgirl1981

najipants wrote: »

The sun has been ruining my festive mood so I'm so glad it's starting to feel cooler.

I have offered to make Christmas crackers for Christmas dinner so have been looking back through the posts for some ideas and there are some fab ones thank you. Up to now I have bought mini lip glosses that are shaped like glittery handbags for the younger girls and test tube shots for the men (we are a family that like our alcohol!). Been looking at myo crackers and have seen some on Ebay that should do the trick.

I have also bought a 'conspiracy theories' book for my ds who loves things like that for £2.99 and keeping an eye out on deals for the new ripleys book for him. Bought some little bits including those fold up shoes for my sister who always ends up with sore feet on a night out and those adorable snowmen crayons someone posted (thank you!). Has anyone see the 'I lost my name' books? I have bought one of those for my niece as its such a beautiful idea, not cheap but hopefully something she will keep forever.

And finally, so happy to hear about the christmas movie channel starting Oct 4th - that will take over my life!!

Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely autumnal weather xx

they had the ripleys book in costco but can't remeber how much it was I will look next time I go in

cwtchingpennies_2

I'm so pleased the Christmas movie channel is not far away! I love winter days off cwtched up on the sofa with a cuppa!

Thanks for the info about elf gift set, I may get that for a friend. My two have me to you bears that are dressed up as elves every yr and cause great fun and she liked the tradition

Wish payday wild hurry up so I can crackdown!

cwtchingpennies_2

Pinkfluffy 28 those hampers are fab!!!

pigpen

mkgirl1981 wrote: »

I know this isn't really Christmassy but thought it might be handy if anyone is making a men's hamper - free Gillette razor http://www.firstreal.co.uk

grabbed one for DS1 ty

yummymummyoftwo

Sorry for butting in, I normaly just read but I wanted to share that I bought marshmallows in aldi they were reduced to 59p but they are bbq marshmallows?? They are quite big, wander if they'll be ok to just eat? Iykwim
I got them to make those cute 'do you want to be a snowman' things I've seen on pininterest, its from frozen, I can't do links on my phone
They'd also be perfect for those in the pictures

IrishRose12

OK so I have searched the Sainsburys website and can't find the elf gift set at all
Also went onto the Argos site to order a few things that I need and was hoping to get on the 3 for 2 deal, and none of the stuff I need in in stock. SO all in all not a very successful evening here

pinknfluffy28

mandco wrote: »

Pinknfluffly lego friends advent is due to go on 3 for 2 tomorrow offers is due to end 3rd oct seems alot of people are reserving stuff as lots of things I've looked at are os already

Thank you so much for this, have reserved two x

Made the mistake of "browsing" amazon... Yankee 2014 house on its way - just need to make sure dh doesn't see it, as I'm supposed to be on a Yankee ban until I've used up the ones I have! Oops!

Managed to get dd2 a live pet bird from tesc@. Usual rrp of £10, but huge selection which enabled me to get the blue one she has requested.

freespirit66

Evening everyone,

PIXTOTTS aww i bet that was lovely and your friend liked it, ooh i havent smelt honey glow will have to look for one to sniff

VULPIX wow you have quite a few things for £25 for each person , my food xmas cupboard is coming along i bought peanuts,raisins and chocolate and large salted peanuts this week

YUMMYMUMMYOFTWO hi and welcome to our thread, stay with us thanks for the aldi tip on marshmallows

PINKNFLUFFY can i ask where you got the white baskets from for your hampers? I want something like that for the changing table for grandbean to keep his essentials in

fluffysox

mandco wrote: »

is this what your looking for ?https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2852028

sains had a my little elf book today had a small elf toy and book with storys /activities in for £5

Yes thank you for the link that is what I was after! I mentioned the Sainsburys set the other day, not had a chance to get there yet though. My friend bought one and the book is a record book where Father Christmas can write down the elf's name, favourite things etc.

Smyths catalogue came today. DS1 was thrilled. He wants "everythink". He did point out a remote controlled dinosaur. And I'd seen it for £5 on Facebook so sent lady a message. Will get a few other dino bits from her too. He also wanted a road play mat to and collected one the other day for £5. Exactly the one I wanted, they are at least £25 and it is spotless

kayandy_2

Hi guys, you guys can chat! I've not been on for a while and just caught up on about 6-7 pages haha!!
Xmas prep not going to good here really haha I got the keys to my flat on Friday so been busy stripping and cleaning that so can get started on the decorating!! I'm now worrying about how were going to afford to get the flat straight & everything we need for it pay the bills and get the gifts for the people we have to buy for!!
between us wd have about 30 people but we are doing quite well! I managed to pick up skylanders swap force for my little brother from amazon for about £18.00 I got my nephew a bathrobe half price from studio I picked my sister up a hairdryer from quality save for £9.99 my god daughter craft stuff was from the entertainer sale, my cousin's outfit from primary for the total of £8.00 I also picked up some busy books for bfs niece and nephew. For £3.99 each. I just have to start selling and doing my surveys again I think haha!!


you all seem to be doing amazingly well and are all very organised haha!! Cant wait till the Xmas films start I watched the nightmare before Christmas the other day !!


bnm quality save home bargings and the £1 shops near to me are all starting to get there Xmas stuff in!! I heard people moaning the other day that it's still summer why are they putting Xmas stuff out yet when I seen it I was in my element haha!!


hope your all well