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

IrishRose12

Off into town later. Our shops don't open until 1pm here so means I can still have a lazy morning lol.
My problem is though I was wanting to check for a few things in stock on Argos before going in, and the bloomin site has been down since last night:mad:

Anywho, was flicking through the TV channels in bed earlier on and on the Free Movie channels (I refuse to pay for Sky Movies) there's a few Christmas films on today:T
Home Alone 2 is on Film 4:j
And also on the channel that will switch to Christmas movies after Halloween there are 2 Christmas films on there today.

Have set all 3 to record as we'll be out but will DEFINITELY be watching them today.

mandco

Ruth_honey wrote: »

Thinking I might do a Marvel hamper for hubby's Christmas present. Got a huge book from the B00k People and there's some film out in November that could go with it. What else? No mugs, as we have tons. Maybe sweets or undies?
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I have seen marvel avengers toiletries sets primark maybe? and homebargains had ironman/cap.america pump style handwash for 99p.

JJ hope things went ok at your appointment and they can sort out your shunt issues quickly this time

picked up the 1/2 price M&S shortbread thanks mrsi for the heads up.had picked up some toys for Taz in argos 3 for 2 and then found out they had reduced them to 1/2 price so took them back and re brought at the cheaper price

newthrift

pixtotts I saw the OCD top last night on my facebook and shared it, made me chuckle :rotfl:
irishrose ooo I hadn't spotted Home Alone on, it's near the end but I have infact just popped it on
ruthhoney the best thing you can do is try them on and either judge for yourself of take someone with you who is honest whether it suits you or not, that's what I do when I am not sure. My OH is always honest with me which is handy when we are going out or i'm dragging him around the shops have fun shopping
Not much to report in, one more Christmas cake to make - ours which I will try and cook tomorrow.
I'm tempted to get my Christmas cards out and start writing a few. Normally I write them all in one fail swoop / two sittings and my handwriting always ends up a little sloppy. This year being organised I think I will do a few a time.
I have chicken cassuer (sorry can't spell it) in the oven, roasties will be going in soon and for tonights pudding I have made a pastry base, apples in the middle, caramel on the apples then crumble on top. It looks so nice I could eat that for tea:rotfl:

Money_maker

IrishRose12 wrote: »

I'm also on the lookout for a Frozen one:wall:

Got Frozen advent calendars at poundland at the moment. Also The Range have Hello Kitty etc.

:hello:

PenguinOfDeath

B***** phone! Typed a message out and it decided to delete it for me, cheers!


Anyway, I've started to buy one or two extra long life items in the weekly shop to add to the Xmas stash for this year, to cut down (or out!) the 'big' shop as we always buy too much. They will go in a procured box in a kitchen cupboard to hide from OH until at Dec 1st at the very least...


In the stash goes:
Big tub of mini savoury biscuits
Pack of choc Leibniz biscuits
Bag of chilli and cheese crisps


I'm fairly sure we have one or two jars of mincemeat from Sainsbury's when they were 9p earlier in the year, not my area of interest but it might keep OH quiet trying to make some pies soon!

FeistyFidget

princesskitty29 wrote: »

Wow feisty that's amazing! £2.40! In terms of the food how do you do it? I watch these coupon programmes and people get £100 worth of food for a fiver and I think how?? Maybe i'm not very good with coupons! The craft swapping is such a good idea. Unfortunately i'm rubbish with crafts so can't participate but love the idea. I know you've probably told us before but how do we look at your items you make? Thanks.

I've just messaged pixtotts to join the shared Pinterest board, I don't want to miss out! Such a great idea, thanks pixtotts for setting this up. x

DH has liver failure (linked to his heart, not alcoholism) and so we have to get as much organic stuff as poss, so we were shopping at Waitrose. We then stopped and they sent us £70 worth of vouchers (£10, £15, £20, £25 minimum £75 order) to entice us back. We made sure our weekly shop with them was sensible and then spent the voucher amount on Christmas goodies - they have a lot of good special offers too!

If you click on my name and then click on the 'contact' tab you will see my facebook business page You can have a nosy at the paper cut I've just designed for my business cards, I'm really chuffed with it lol

I can't believe I've missed our pinterest board I need to go track it down as I'm sure it will be excellent!

I have lost my shopping food list from last year I'm really gutted as it was perfect. I shall trawl back through the posts from last year to try and food the shopping list we came up with and then edit it to our needs, wish me luck!

I also need your help! This year I am trying to be more self indulgent (don't ask!) and I really, really, really want a holidays are coming t shirt in red! It's this design but in red, size 8/10, can anyone help?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Official-Ladies-Coca-8209-Cola-Holidays-Are-Coming-Christmas-T-Shirt-/291237182653?pt=UK_Women_s_T_Shirts&var=&hash=item43cf16bcbd

nitnurse-not2

Hi All,:santa2:
I am getting so much pleasure from reading all your posts.


Ruth-honey. I’m sure B+M or Adsa do mens Marvel lounge pants.

Pixtotts, I would also like to be part of the Pinterest page. Unfortunately I get kind of bogged down when I go on there. I’m sure the Pinterest Fairy comes to my home and winds the clocks forward!!!!:rotfl::rotfl:

My house smells of Christmas :xmastree:
I have just finished cooking my Delia Christmas mincemeat. Not very MSE but I have done this for 28 years and I now have the recipe tweaked to suit my families taste.

I have amassed quite a stash of candy canes. This is my theme this year as I have been saving pictures in a folder of ways to use them.:snow_grin

I have most of my shopping done- awaiting some deliveries from Amazon.:(


I am visiting friends in November and we are going to Cambridge for a mooch around for some “stuff”.:j

I will also be having a look in The Range and Dunelm – just in case I have overlooked something that I’m desperate for but I won’t know till I see it!!!!:o


Love and hugs to those who need them.:grouphug:

Happy shopping……

System

I think I might make this next year and put a "promise" in each one.Its made with toilet roll inners.I will wrap them in Christmas paper.

quidsy

Fiesty, the shopping list is on the first page of this thread.

freespirit66

Evening everyone, i havent posted for a couple of days but have been reading, feeling really miserable with the pain of this trapped nerve its getting lower and lower down my leg and more painful just felt too miserable to write anything DD2 had her baby shower yesterday i had a massive anxiety attack as per bl**dy usual BUT i did go i couldnt let her down even though i had to paint a mask on haha they made me sit and not move the whole time and everyone made me capuccinos for the few hours, i did really enjoy it actually a lovely bunch of girls and nice to see her friends from college who i havent seen for a long time, she got some adorable outfits and gorgeous stuff off everyone plus work gave her £150 JL voucher, she goes on maternity leave this friday :eek:

RUTHHONEY Yours clothing have got a black faux fur coat but it is about £60 hth, i think you should wear what you feel comfortable in and like, i am the same as i am a big lady but when i see other big ladies wear what they like i really admire them and think they look flipping gorgeous, sassy and carefree. BTW i never answered your question did i get any books for my birthday i got Calling Mrs Christmas and i hope to get some more Carole Matthews books with my money

VULPIX aww thankyou my lovely i still feel the same unfortunately i am going to see if i can have some stronger painkillers

FEISTY how is DH getting on atm? Also the list of foods we had last year is on the front of this thread, OMO has put it there