* Step into Christmas * & 2020 - It's the 2020 Christmas Chatter Thread

Treasurequeen

princesskitty29 said:

A few years ago now (actually I remember it was 2013 as I was pregnant and ill!) we did a Christmas card swap and I was wondering if anyone would like to do that again this year? I am happy to organise it. I would pull names out of a hat and match pairs to send Christmas cards to each other. Not a problem if you guys aren't keen but thought i'd check as it was a nice thing to do xx

I would be interested in taking part in the card swap, it is a nice thing to do xx

mkgirl1981

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3forholidays

Hi everyone

l’ve not posted for ages but have been reading all the posts regularly. I’m still working from home (from my bedroom) and no sign of getting back to the office this year.

Always look forward to Christmas but it probably won’t be the same this year. I enjoyed a meal with 5 work colleagues last year but, as we are in Scotland, the current restrictions (6 people from 2 households) mean that we won’t even be able to do this.

Even trying to get gifts for people will be more challenging this year. I certainly won’t be buying vouchers as there is too much risk of companies going into administration.

CookieMonster_

Officially started my Christmas stuff so can come and join you now! Got DD's cards for her school friends from card factory as they had some with cats on and she's obsessed with cats. Picked up a few bits from the Claire's 3 for £5 sale although I was pretty disappointed in the selection this year compared to previous years. Also picked her up some diary of a wimpy kid and Tom Gates books from charity shops

If anyone's looking for stocking fillers our Wilkos had frozen and Harry potter mini jigsaws and frozen pens for 20p, and all their summer stuff reduced to around 15/20p including bubble wands and bubble guns. They also had some of their wooden baby toys at 75% off so there was some bargains to be had! 

C_J

Hello everyone

A bit more Christmas shopping done today, however I felt distinctly uneasy being out and about despite being slathered in antibacterial and wearing a mask. I went to a small retail park, and got there well before the shops were open, but it was so crowded (and nobody was allowing any distance anywhere, especially in the lengthy till queues). I might not be comfortable enough to do any weekend shopping again for a while 😔

Anyhow, I got what I’d gone for : a smashing Sherpa fleece (thank you so much for the recommendation!) from Matalan, and a set of wooden dolls house furniture to go with the dolls house we have bought for tiny granddaughter. She’s only two so a bit young for it now, but she’s growing so rapidly it won’t be long!

I forgot to mention earlier, but a good place online for stocking fillers etc is Rex London (used to be the dotcomgiftshop).  I’ve just had a boxful delivered from them - they have a sale on at the moment which is quite good although I found I had to really search through the site as not all sale items necessarily showed up in the sale tab, which is frustrating. Postage is £3.95 but free for orders over £30. I got quite a few bits for stockings and advent calendars, plus a cute little wooden cooking set (it’s just two small wooden saucepans on a wooden board made to look like a 2 ring cooker, but it was reduced to £4.95 and tiny granddaughter will love it!)

Mrs_Ryan

Thank you everyone for your kind words, it’s nice to see you all too xx

sammy_kaye18

nic2075 said:

Ok that was easier than I thought 😂 I’m sure it used to be harder to add a pic so I never did it. The second picture looks pretty dark, but it’s really nice when you are sitting in the living room and I also have Fairy lights on some twigs I put on every night in the other corner.  I’m not lighting the pillar candles until near the end of autumn, I’m happy just burning my jar from home bargains. 

That looks so pretty. 

I said to husband I really want to start making more of an effort with decorating for the seasons especially after the rubbish year we have had so far

sammy_kaye18

princesskitty29 said:

A few years ago now (actually I remember it was 2013 as I was pregnant and ill!) we did a Christmas card swap and I was wondering if anyone would like to do that again this year? I am happy to organise it. I would pull names out of a hat and match pairs to send Christmas cards to each other. Not a problem if you guys aren't keen but thought i'd check as it was a nice thing to do xx

Count me in please! W

sammy_kaye18

Could I ask a question too please 

I’m after ideas 

I want to get something for my best friend For Christmas. (she’s been my best friend for over 20 years) She lost her dad when she was mid 20’s and her mum has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. 

I want to put something together for her for Christmas to let her know I’m thinking of her as I don’t expect they will get out much to do shopping etc this year. 

But I’m stumped.....

chanie

sammy_kaye18 said:

Could I ask a question too please 

I’m after ideas 

I want to get something for my best friend For Christmas. (she’s been my best friend for over 20 years) She lost her dad when she was mid 20’s and her mum has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. 

I want to put something together for her for Christmas to let her know I’m thinking of her as I don’t expect they will get out much to do shopping etc this year. 

But I’m stumped.....

What about a nice hamper, but with a few extras like funny games, quizzes and jokes , so they DJ have a bit of fun.