OS Singlies - We Do It Our Way!

FunBrum

Hi all...

Well all the gifts are bought apart from my niece and her partner.
What do you get professional couple in their early 30's that live in London and have everything?
Any ideas? Homemade preferably. :question:

Is everyone else ready for the festivities? :snow_laug

elona

Homemade biscuits in a kilner jar with a ribbon tied round it?

Home made chutney, pickles etc.

You could do boozy fruit - I used dried prunes - three quarter fill a jar then fill up with wine. The prunes soak up the wine in a few days and taste like plums.

I just had a surveyor round to value the house ready for the sale in January. Decided it was time to stop dithering and phoned the estate agent and increased the offer on the chalet bungalow I liked.
Fingers crossed that they accept.

Really touched as a bouquet has just been delivered from DH's cousin and his wife which is so sweet of them.

FunBrum

Thank you elo[B[/B]na for your ideas.

I'm sure I can knock something up tomorrow. The prunes sound yummy! I also have a stash of jars, so can get a bit creative!:rudolf:

mum2one

Nearly sorted - have just got back from a 2ngt break with DD, it was lovely the hotel upgraded us to their suite, free of charge- last couple of bits to wrap 2ngt, online shopping coming 2mor xx

BookWorm

Evening all

I feel really tired tonight. Luckily only 1 more day of work to get through before a few days off

FunBrum - welcome to the madhouse

Elona - good news re: surveyor. Fingers crossed your offer is accepted!

BW x

BookWorm

dND wrote: »

Yes please Bookworm, I don't think I've got the show recorded. :A

Here you go


350 g flour
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 egg
dissolve 1 low salt chicken stock cube
125 ml hot water

Mix into a dough and knead

Roll onto floured board to about half an inch thick
Cut out suitable shapes and place on tray (greasproof paper) in oven

Cook for 200 degree heat and bake for 20-30 mins until golden brown

dND

Thank you Bookworm :beer:

mum2one

hope everyone ok, had a nice couple of days away with DD, just feels up in the air with everything else, were muddle through the best we can

xx

Hayleypoppins

Hi, this is my first christmas as a singlie after my 22 year marriage (28 years together) ended this year. My 21 year old daughter was diagnosed with a long term health condition causing chronic pain, chronic fatigue and heart problems in march this year and is now using a wheelchair,my oh left us in may and my 18 year old son is now in the process of being diagnosed with the same condition It's been a tough year emotionally and financially. Going to try and enjoy christmas but will be glad when it's all over to be honest. Hugs and merry christmas to everyone x

ellie99

Goodness Hayleypoppins,that's an understatement saying it's been a tough year! Does your ex help support your children even though he's moved out? I hope you're able to relax over the next few days.

Bookworm, thanks for the dog biscuit recipe, I may try it sometime when I'm not being so lazy!

I really need to get myself into the kitchen, I've been so laid back about christmas dinner this year, I've bought things and stuffed them in the freezer...need to start preparing and get organized.
I have pastry and mincemeat, but pies don't make themselves, do they?

My mother made me a xmas cake

I have the spare bedroom to sort out as DS2 announced last night that he thought he would stay tonight.

I'm quite optimistic about the holiday this year. Tomorrow will be feeding my little family as usual, then a few days later I have a couple of days away, then I'm lucky enough to be spending NYE with singlie friends.
I usually just go to bed as I don't see the point of staying up on my own. Wonder if I'll be able to stay awake this year

I hope you all have a Happy Christmas :xmassign: