Santa's Challenge 2015 - Xmas, Birthdays, a chat, a bit of everything

mrs-moneypenny

I agree with Katie, do it if you really want to but Christmas will soon be here and you've helped to keep us on track all year so we are all pretty much ready.
Time some time out to be with your loved ones and get your own festivities completed. We can always start the challenges off again in the new thread for the new year.

Today I WILL finish cross stitching the stocking for DGS, the. It just needs putting together!

Hope all are well

Anglea

Hi everyone

Mum2one, I'm sorry that you are once again in the middle of so much worry with your family, you must be on constant alert in case something else happens.

I am like that with dad, just when you think one thing has passed then another starts.

I hope that doing the fayres has taken your mind off the usual concerns during the times of setting up stalls and selling.

How are you doing during all of this?

I'll be back another time to do the rest of the replies and an update I've got something on the stove now which needs to be dealt with.

mum2one

Nearly 3 weeks to the event... where has all the time gone, hopefully with our good planning everything will fall into place.



Its a 2 months in 1 challenge....


Where Am I

Now comes into play where am I, break it down by the week, then to the day, even if its a piece of paper on the cupboard door.



Christmas Card Posting

Check the sizes of any cards that you need to post, so no-one gets a nasty £1 + charge.... allow extra time for posting.

Parcels
If your posting a parcel, as well wrapped, make sure there is a return address on the parcel, that you get proof of posting, and if you can let the person know theres a parcel sue.

On-line shopping
If you do use on-line, try to reserve yours slots asap, even if you have 4 bottles of gin - just to keep the slot open - remember t change it / cancel in time...

Prescriptions
If you do need regular meds - check your stock levels - try to set a date of 14th Dec - to have everything ordered by.

Over the counter
Simple things - parecetamol, sickie tabs, plasters - cough sweets...

Presents
It may sound daft but use the calender system for present dropping off, so if you do need to make arrnagements - the sooner the better

Spare Presents
The usual emergency present (s), I always suggest something you like - as that way you get a New Year treat....;)

Candles,Matches, Batteries Torch
I would love to say for a romantic night in... but were prepared and organised incase of power cut - tripped fuse - tv remote no battery.... that would be a drama in this house....
Check to see if there is a torch by the fuse box...

Bills
In-case bills are due - take into account the banks closed over the festive period / businesses closed ... that you may need to do a debit card over the phone.

Miss Hoodies corner...
With the busy season upon us Miss Hoodie has decided you all deserve a rest from a cleaning challenge - suggests a glass of wine and some chill out time...

Main event...
if you have frozen meat - allow plenty of defrosting time.....

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Pop a mini challenge for what would be Christmas Eve - later in the week xxx

Anglea

Just spotted this challenge on my way out, give me something to look forwards to when I get home.

Hope you are all ok

mum2one

2 more presents sorted today, for the main friends...

1 - santuary spa set boots (half price)
2 - Shea stuff from Body shop (40% off)

Friend 1 - I;m also knitting a cardigan.... just got the sleeves to do, be pleased to see it finished - heavy wool, larger size...

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Had Miss Hoodie at the GP, she's had a bad week with migraines - they think she is dehydrated... hopefully get more fluids into her...

xx

mrs-moneypenny

Thanks for the challenges mum2one
Hope miss hoodie can get a bit more fluid inside her and the migraines ease off.

Anglea

How is Miss Hoodie and the mystery allergies mum2one? Could they be also related to the headaches as well as fluids?

mum2one

Anglea wrote: »

How is Miss Hoodie and the mystery allergies mum2one? Could they be also related to the headaches as well as fluids?

She's a lot brighter today, thou it's dentist after school - could be a different matter.

We have no idea with the allergies - it's a weird one - touch wood she's had 2 bad attacks - candy floss and strawberries.


It's the variables with it a with the strawberries - fruit, what washed in, storage tub, cling film. The allergy tests came back normal, she's got epi-pens till she's 16, if all clear by then it be one of those things.

Xx

mum2one

Advent calenders...

Slightly late in the day - but....

Yankee candles

I've had an email the yankee candle advent calenders are half price... makes them a bargain (esp for Yankee prices), - having one off Miss Hoodie for Xmas xx

mum2one

My Xmas to do-list / this weeks plans

Yankee candle advent - arrived safe and sound - there gorgeous,
Body Shop - Just arrived - finishes off my friends xmas
Knitting - Friend 1 - cardigan / wrap / cowl - need to do the odds and ends
Knitting - Friend 2 - cowl (1/4 way done)
Child 1 - Small to finish

Food hampers - all brought - need to split up and wrap
(That is all my xmas prezzies done

Xmas cards to write .. street/hand deliever / family / post
Parcels - 3 xmas parcels to post
Grandad Hoodie - needs joggers / pjs / jumper - smellies - whisky
Nanny Hoodie - not sure - was going to be ring - now doesn't like it....
Miss Hoodie - ipod touch 6 (only got to put £15 towards it .. using vouchers), £40 for odds and ends
corner - tidy corner - xmas tree up

Dining room - now slowly looking less like Santas grotto - needs finishing - then put new dining room table chairs up

Online shopping - This week Mr T, next Mr W, xmas week Mr T (need to alter at mo I have £100 of spirits in eaach to reserve the slot....

Appointments - Dad this week, Miss Hoodie next week - she has to have a recap on using her epi-pens

Shopping - Need 2 book scooters - 2 different towns

Day up coast - and haircuts

Sunday - 1st xmas delievery of presents (6 lots of peoples presents)

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