OS Christmas Support thread & timetable

debbiemc_2

Nicki_Sue wrote: »

Am thinking of a movie night hamper for my BF and her hubby. Popcorn, sweeties, chocs, bottle of wine, candles and then will giv them a voucher or something for the film. A really nice night in (they both work crazy hours, even over xmas so their nights together are at a premium!). Any other ideas to add to this?

How about a LoveFilm or other online DVD rental subscription?

You could add in a box of tissues for the tearjerkers!

Debbie. x

10past6

My very special tip for Christmas presents, if you know anyone who works in a warehouse / office / supermarket get them to obtain some boxes, all sizes, then wrap the each present up as you normally would, now place the present in a box use unwanted newspaper / magazines or anything to ensure it's secure in the box, then wrap the outside of the box with Christmas paper, and there you go, you're present is well disguised, I do it every year, it's surprising the expression on peoples faces when they see what's actually in the box :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

*My smilies never worked, hummmm*

Nicki_Sue

debbiemc wrote: »

How about a LoveFilm or other online DVD rental subscription?

You could add in a box of tissues for the tearjerkers!

Debbie. x

Thanks Debbie. This would be too expensive though. I know when we had the 3 disc subscription it was £15 a month. I know you can get one dvd at a time, but even then much more expensive than we have budgeted for. Thanks ever so much though for answering.

Here the Blockbuster amounts if anyone is interested though as its a cracking idea
1 DVD At A Time For 3 Months - £25.00
1 DVD At A Time For 6 Months - £50.00
1 DVD At A Time For 12 Months - £100.00


3 DVDs At A Time For 3 Months - £40.00
3 DVDs At A Time For 6 Months - £80.00
3 DVDs At A Time For 12 Months - £150.00

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mincemeat made today, cake fruit soaking in whisky and 2x 1lb puds steaming. All from the rose elliot christmas book. I pud steaming on very low gas hob standing on the trivet that came with the hob and one in the slow cooker. Didn`t take long to make and not a suet grain in sight

ravylesley

Anyone got a good Christmas cake recipe either using Rum or Whisky?I've only got the delia one and tbh I'd like to use the rum or whisky up as neither will get drunk

Lesleyxx

kalojac

I was in Tesco today and they had Kilner Jar (quite large ones) £1.75 each we are in Aberdeenshire, but would think they would be a nation-wide item. HTH anyone interested in the Gift in a Jar ideas.

I am getting a few this weeks for Jams for our "oldies", there are a couple of decent looking recipes for the breadmaker so will give it a try.

I thought about getting 3 jars also for my boys and filling them up of the sweets they like rather than the usual selection box.

I LOVE THIS THREAD!

meanmarie

Got the little knitting needles I wanted for grand-daughters 1 and 2 who want to start knitting...will roll about 5/6 small balls of wool each from wool I have and we will be all set! Also got 2 fleece blankets for grandsons...camouflage pattern so not girly which would have been a big mistake.

One of the cushion covers I am knitting is nearly done, although next one may be on bigger needles as it has taken me longer than I expected to do this one.

Happy to be moving on with Christmas preparations...cake will be late this year as I am making a chocolate one...if there is room in the new freezer when it comes I could do it and freeze it ready to ice christmas week....mmmm

Marie

wendywitch

OMG what have you people done to me?! :eek:
I was all sorted for Christmas . . . or I thought I was! :rolleyes:
I thought I'd have a quick look at this thread . . . and now I've got so many new ideas! :j
Ideas I had have now changed and I've now got ideas for at least 2 more years! I'm just trying to resist doing them all in one go! :A

mbaz

:xmastree: oooo! I'm really excited to see this thread! I am like a big kid I absolutely LOVE Christmas and it cant start soon enough for me!! I'll start watching xmas films soon!!

I'm hosting xmas for my in-laws this year for the first time so want to make it really special.

Obviously cant afford to do anything this month but I've done tons of overtime this month so I will be starting xmas shopping next month (seen tons of stuff already!) I think to get myself in the mood I'll do a list this week of who I need to buy for etc.

Merry Christmas everyone!!! :xmastree:

whatatwit

ravylesley wrote: »

Anyone got a good Christmas cake recipe either using Rum or Whisky?I've only got the delia one and tbh I'd like to use the rum or whisky up as neither will get drunk

Lesleyxx

Lesley, if it's for fruit soaking, then I use whatever is open *hic* I have been using up a bottle of port and I often use rum.
Rum would be nice used to 'feed' it.