* Rocking around the Christmas Tree * - It's the 2018 Christmas Chatter Thread

kerri_gt

Pennydropped wrote: »

We have a massive older TV that we no longer use that I need to get out of the house and over to the tip. It's just taking up room in the corner of the living room where the Christmas tree will be going. I guess that means I have a couple months to sort it. Right now it's a "Christmas tree placemarker."

Have you tried offering it on Freegle?

Updated my Xmas spreadsheet last night, very therapeutic. Got quite a lot of gifts sorted in the sales, or earlier in the year although part of me is now feeling guilty that I haven't put enough thogut into them. Which is kinda silly as I bought gifts with specific recipients in mind, not just buying random items then trying to match a gift to a recipient.

VintageHistorian

Or if not Freegle then you can list stuff for free on local Facebook selling groups. If the TV works and you have a remote then you might find someone willing to come and collect it from you. We've given away cardboard boxes and a sofa through local Facebook groups.

alja

I said a few days ago how I'm being careful with spending at the moment due to having to pay off our expensive holiday next month. (I'll be paying my half on my credit card, but as I buy everything with my credit card I'm trying to limit everyday spending for now to ensure I don't max it out.)


I work full time but I work near some shops, so usually I'll walk up there on my lunch break. So with the above in mind, I've decided to just use the money I have in my purse for now, and just start to pick up a few little bits for Christmas.


And I was successful today! I managed to pick up two presents for a friend's daughter (who was actually born on Christmas Day!). I don't spend lots on her, but I was so pleased to find a lovely colouring pack (with stickers too) in Wilk0 for just £3 - it was a brand of some kind, and didn't say "wilk0" on it, so hopefully looks more expensive


I also got her an "on the farm" domino set in H0mesense for £2.99. Both presents look fantastic for the money. I've been really pleased with H0mesense for presents lately.


I did spot a gorgeous "night time bear" in Mr T if anyone is in need of a teddy. He was just £3 down from £12 originally. He was lovely and soft and wearing stripy PJs. Sadly I didn't have room to buy him as a pressie, as I might end up moving before Christmas, so I'm trying to minimalise everything at the moment in case I sell up. Do keep an eye out for him! He's a big-ish teddy, probably 40cm long? Very sweet.

murie

Im loving the fact that the nights are drawing in now, especially as its still warm enough to sit outside at night and enjoy my lights.

On the festive front I have booked a Belgian chocolate afternoon tea through Groupon (using a 20% off code and valid til 19th dec)) as part of DH's advent calendar. We went last year and had the standard tea rather than the chocolate one which I think is just the choice of a few choccies from the shop (its set in an old fashioned sweet shop). It was lovely. (I only paid £12.20 with the code!).

StokieBecks

Ohh that sounds lovely Murie. Sure you will both enjoy.

Nephew's gift arrived today and my Matalan order is ready to collect so things still ticking along on the Christmas gift front.

I need to get a move on with my Christmas card making though. Sure I will catch up with them once other half is back to work at start of September.

Not overly Christmassy but have booked us tickets for the local theatre production of wind in the willows in November so looking forward to that.

Oh and edit to add I am waiting for an email to say my mattress has been dispatched. Hope it is worth the money

kerri_gt

StokieBecks wrote: »

Oh and edit to add I am waiting for an email to say my mattress has been dispatched. Hope it is worth the money

I love Wind in the Willows - had the VHS as a child and watched it over and over.

What mattress did you choose?

DN mermaid blanket from Aldi arrived today - it's got rainbow type foil dots for the scales and I think it's fab. It does have Aldi on the back of the packaging which I know some people might be a bit sniffy about - could always remove it and re-wrap but I'm sure a 7yr and my family won't give tuppence or likely even notice in the melee that is Christmas with kids.

Coxy11

Hello all - please may I join in?

I have spotted a couple of bargains this week - you may already have seen them but just in case:

Tubs of Q.Street in !celand for £4 - I know that T's are also doing these and other varieties for £5.

Jura Whisky/Craft Beer/Glass set from @sda - my branch has them marked down to £10 so that's BFF's DH sorted https://groceries.asda.com/product/view-all-craft-beer/jura-whisky-craft-beer/1000030813325

Need to be a bit careful this year - currently out of work but hope to get some temp work sorted soon(!). I agree with others about giftcards - usually get these for teenage neice/nephews but will wait until nearer the time to part with my cash.


Coxy

System

Welcome Coxy11 .


Well back to work tomorrow , it doesnt feel like ive been off almost 3 weeks.

Thrice

OMG how is there a christmas chatter thread and I've never seen it before?!! Helloooooooo!!!

Yes I've started shopping as well! Manged to get some Yankee candles on Amazon for £10 (large jars!!), think they might still be the same price. Bought 5 to put away for 2 birthdays and 3 christmas presents.
Picked up a joke book for my niece for a few pounds and some make your own candy necklaces from Home bargains (89p each!).
I should really keep a list of what I've bought so far, so I know where I'm up to :-)

murie

Welcome Coxy and Thrice!