* Walking in a Winter Wonderland * - It's the 2015 Christmas Chatter Thread

Peppapig

Freespirit, I don't really have the boys as much as it sounds because on DD's college days the older one (3) is at preschool and the little one (nearly 2) is at nursery until lunchtime so basically I drive over to pick little one up at 1 o'clock then take him back to DD's house and (hopefully) put him down for a nap. Then when he wakes up we get to play for a little while then walk down the lane to pick older one up from pre-school at 3 then back to DD's for snack (banana usually lol) then play til she gets in (and do their tea on Fridays when she's home later). My sister does Tuesday so I only have Monday and Friday. I'm not really sure how I managed to do it full time when mine were little - completely wears me out now lol. DD is loving college though and it does her good to have an interest outside of home so nice to know I can help out.

MoneyMission I was going to suggest MrsG for advice on the lettering on the glass and lo and behold there she was. It's a lovely idea - hope we get to see pics when you've done it.

Drops of Jupiter I may be joining you in a trip to the Range lol.

I got my trip to Matalan today and oh my goodness it was amazing - they had the whole Christmas range out and there was just so much I wanted. Didn't buy anything though - need not to have DH with me for purchasing lol . Have been looking at the website as thought I'd try to get the 20% off £30 spend but some of the stuff on the website is coming available even though it's in the shop. The holly and ivy mug and one of the other mugs are both saying 'not currently available in this size (?)' so a bit frustrating really. I might try again later. The cushions were gorgeous and I thought really reasonable.

I'm planning to get my decs down this week and have a good look at what I've got. I want to buy a couple of garlands to add lights and decs to - I had two lovely ones but gave them to the CS a couple of years ago because I didn't think I'd use them again Silly me.

kaya1991

Just popping in to say that I managed to pick up six wine glasses in Sainsbury's for a whopping 35p each today! They were in the seasonal aisle (they clearly want things gone sharpish... it's almost as if there's a big event just around the corner or something...) just in case anyone is looking for any for hampers or entertaining

BettiePage

I had my frozen turkey crown delivered today. Ordered a medium and they sent a large instead. For the same price. Also got two jars of goosefat, cranberry sauce and my xmas pudding in the cupboard. Almost set for xmas now

freespirit66

Evening everyone, i have had a migraine threatening all day today its driving me mad! So i did some more of my christmas crafting this afternoon hoping it would relax me enough for it to go but no still there i am a bit disappointed with Matalan atm after the code not working the other night, then going in there and they didnt have the bits i wanted, i then tried to order just those bits today and it says that they havent got enough stock/not for sale whatever that means???

CHRISSY how was uk christmas world? any goodies you just had to have?

CLUMSY glad your studying was more successful, yes i agree totally the amount of time i waste just browsing online is ridiculous! Your sisters hamper sounds lovely, glad you have nearly finished!

ELLIE oh i am going to order it, i will just have a glass of baileys next to me to take the awful taste away cos you know who will get nothing but blooming sprouts!!!

NIC ahh happy birthday to your dad, hope he enjoyed your cake! Yep thats me too, as soon as i pay all the bills there is very little to spend on christmas and then i have to wait until the next month thank god i have finished with presents and it is just little extra bits and crafting

MONEYMISSION ooh that is one of my next crafting projects, but i want to do it completely red and white, i would love to see yours! I will probably get another shadow box from ikea (like the scrabble one i did) cos they are so cheap, but spray it white

LAZYSHEEP thankyou for those links too, i never look on etsy for anything!

MSGIGGLEWICK ooh do you do one offs like that? You might have another customer if so

DROPSOFJUPITER ooh thanks for that! Did you get anything?

PEPPAPIG aww bless them i bet they love having their nana there with them, im glad DD is enjoying the course, it makes it all worthwhile doesnt it??

KAYA ooh fab bargain for the wine glasses!

BETTIEPAGE i will have to order from where you do if you get a bigger one than what you ordered but for the same money

msgigglewick

Freespirit sure. I love doing custom orders always up for a challenge... only just finished todays orders though so let me know if its needed in a rush so i can free up the time needed.... who knew santas smelly old feet were so popular lol

Just ordered dd3' mobile for her main xmas pressie... and grabbed some bargains in tescos for dd4...shopkins playsets down to 3.75 , minion triple puzzle set for a few pounds etc.. im on a roll and quickly running out of hiding places lol

junior_j

Wow thanks for all the ideas re mums stocking , I picked up her usual deoderant today as I know she will use it lol. This week I am going to aim for for a couple of your ideas to get and wrap.

Todays been lovely been helping my close friend with a work project and tonight I have been babysitting her dog who has been lovely with mine. Tomorrow is a busy day too.

Can't remember who said about open uni , waiting to hear when exams will be re booked to hoping to then sort finance and start studying my second year in Feb.

Does any one have a disabled bus pass? I think as I am epileptic I qualify for a pass. I have looked on the website but instructions seem to say its a long process. Need a kick up the bum and just do it.

Anyway going to try to settle the dogs and get some kip.
Love and hugs to all. x

davidsdesire

i have finished shopping for 2 of the grandkids and one of my sons. Two grandboys to go and the other adults get cash--easy peasy.

murie

Freespirit- hope your managed to stave off a migraine. DS suffers horribly from them, literally knocks him off his feet few a day or so,


I cant remember who was doing the hamper and needed the headband used in spas to keep hair off the face- I am almost positive I have seen them in poundland and home bargains.


Peppa- I know what you mean about needing to mooch and shop without DH! They really cramp your Christmas style don't they?!


Bettie- ooh bet you were chuffed when you saw the bigger crown size.


JJ- it was me who asked about Uni. Student finance can be a real pain cant it?


Money mission- I've seen those jingle frames on pinterest- they look lovely!


Hopefully lil sis's kitchen aid will be delivered today- I cant wait! Anyone would think it was my pressie!


I popped into Morrisons after hospital appt (review after Christmas) yesterday, they have the larger boxes of After 8's on special at £1 (usually £3.49). These are a must at Christmas for us, plus a few to put away as standby presents. Also they have matchmakers at £1 too. They had mint, honeycombe and orange flavour. Does anyone know if they still do the coffee ones cus they are my fave. I haven't seen them for ages.

Clumsy42

Murie - It was me with the headbands. Thanks for the tip. Ordered one for £1.99 and free postage off ebay yesterday. Thought that seemed like a bargain!

Well I'm off to the jobcentre today to talk about volunteering. I have a long list of things I can/can't do cause of the ME so I'm not sure if they'll be able to find me anything suitable. Worth a try though. Hopefully this trip to the jobcentre wont stress me out for days.

Hope you all have a great day.

nicki_2

Extended family are bought for (Morrisons choc tin deal last week. Very happy as the budget is £10 per household ), and I have a selection of stuff for DD. She's asked for a fit bit flex as her main gift so I'm currently saving up my ama2on vouchers I'm earning through surveys etc and praying they're still cheap on there in a few weeks I basically just need to do my parents, my brother, my uncle, my sister, my ex and his wife from DD (but he's put in a request for a hamper he got last year he loved), finish DD and do goody hampers for the 4 under 8 which I'll start soon. I just need to get all the empty shoeboxes in the house together first so I can check I have enough.

I'm hoping to start my Halloween window on the 21st. I have an idea, but its assembling it thats the problem