* Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * - It's the 2019 Christmas Chatter Thread

aimeemum

Not a lot of progress for me but I have had my tesco delivery so now have a pack of nibbles, some more chocolate coins and a packet of cookies for my food stash.

Eldest's birthday at the end of the month and I've got him three things of the 5 of my list. Once he's done I'll be able to focus on Christmas

Gettingtherequickly

Things are a movin' here now! Thanks for suggestions for winter hampers, was going to buy baskets to put them in, but think I will just buy some bags.

Some of family in Egypt are emigrating to Canada, I have known for a while, but their parents hadn't been told. They are now in a panic as it will be a tad cold when they get there in Feb, not used to that! I won £120 on lottery last night, so will use that to get stuff for them, not going to get expensive but enough to ensure they are not too cold and they can then decide what they need once they become aclimatised to the change in weather and have settled in. Not been to Canada for years, so guess where I am going next year!

Have got my Christmas cards, will try & get them written up this weekend, that will be another job out of the way. This year will be the latest I have ever gone home, can't get off work until the Monday evening as there will be no one in the office, can't say I relish getting home on Christmas Eve afternoon/evening and hoping like hell there won't be weather issues which would cancel my sailing.

Beshki

Thanks. One is an IPhone and the other a Huwai. One for a friend and other for my Grandad. I just hope they don’t put them back up to full price just before Christmas

I am struggling for ideas for my Grandma. She is housebound, not mobile etc & very poorly. She can’t ‘do’ anything, which limits me massively. She can’t eat so can’t go down the treat foods route. Can’t focus on reading so no books, has all the things that she needs...I am stumped. I am really against buying for the sake of buying, but she’s very important to me so I’ll need to think of something.

aimeemum

Just had a brainwave and ordered a personalised tree ornament for our friends who moved into their new home earlier this year. I had been struggling with what to get them and this is lovely and only cost me £8 so bargain too.....hopefully it'll go down well, alongside the obligatory box of chocolates I always get them! I had a budget of £15 for them so I'm pleased with that!

aimeemum

Beshki wrote: »

Thanks. One is an IPhone and the other a Huwai. One for a friend and other for my Grandad. I just hope they don’t put them back up to full price just before Christmas

I am struggling for ideas for my Grandma. She is housebound, not mobile etc & very poorly. She can’t ‘do’ anything, which limits me massively. She can’t eat so can’t go down the treat foods route. Can’t focus on reading so no books, has all the things that she needs...I am stumped. I am really against buying for the sake of buying, but she’s very important to me so I’ll need to think of something.

My Dad was like this towards the end of his life and I know how difficult it can be. Does she have anything to watch movies on? Maybe some classic movies on DVD? Or what about some books on tape/CD and a little player? A blanket or some slippers to keep her warm in the winter? Something pretty for her room like a picture, cushion or rug? Do you have a picture of the family you could frame for her? I was told to encourage my Dad to drink so what about a tea selection? Or a mug?

Treasurequeen

Heroes bought today and some turkey stuffing crisps from Tesco will be stored away in Christmas cupboard later on. Thermals bought as I’m feeling the cold, went for men’s ones in the end as the ladies ones weren’t long enough and they were cheaper too.

Hope everyone is ok x

StokieBecks

If anyone needs clothes from George at Asda there is currently 25% off instore only until the 21st. Only found out when I took a tshirt to the till. Didn't see any obvious signage

mrsinvisible

sorry for long absence. hope all is going well for Christmas with you all. Havent read back yet, but will try to do so this weekend when things may be a little quieter.

SpekySquarehead

I too am off the mark. Spent £23 on 3 different ornaments that my mum commented on the last time she was down, so I know she'll love them.

Stokie - Well spotted with the discount at George, too!

mandco

GTQ congrats on the win :j sorry to hear you can't get away earlier at xmas fingers crossed it all goes smoothly and there are no serious delays.

MrsI good to see you RL gets in the way sometimes but I hope you've been doing ok

Beshki what kind of budget do you have for your Grandma?
does she have anything like the amazon dot??


M&s stag shortbread tins have an extra £1 off so are currently £4 down from £10 they also had the musical xmas tree tins for £5

Got the elf icecream from asda they also had various xmas baking kits and sprinkles. Picked up the xmas, holly/berry & snowflake sprinkles for our xmas baking

Ikea have the gingerbread dough in so picked up some of that too

Lots of smaller bits being ticked off my list lately but its good to see it getting smaller.

Got the zoomizooz tree house for gdg £15 off in argos plus 500 nectar points cheapest I've seen so happy with that. Picked up a couple of the animal sets to go with it in the sains toys sale too so that is her finished.

Was going to get a couple of bits in the george 25% off but the offer has crashed the system in my local store and it wouldn't go through this morning so they were having to do it manually at customer service and I didn't have time to wait.

Popped into the range this week and wow they have so much xmas stock some really pretty decorations too.