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just spent the day at Cheshire Oaks and am utterly exhausted! :(

 

Bought some Molton Brown stuff for my mum and SIL

 

Some M&S long sleeved T shirts for my BIL

 

A nice M&S Jumper come sweatshirt for my FIL

 

A Jamie Oliver flavour shaker for my MIL

 

A lovely ceramic fondue set for our friends

 

An ELC pop up dragon game for their DS1

 

Have ordered (on the net) a small baby Moulin Roty baby hen for their DS2

Also ordered that larger Felicie Hen in the frock for my niece, I knew as soon as I saw her that she was the one :)

 

Got some silly eggs cups and egg timer for my sis and her BF. In the end we went for these http://www.storehouse.ie/shop/images/EggCupsPackg%5B1%5D.jpg with a matching egg timer. Will also give them some of the girls' eggs to go with it ;) They are very cute and very silly, just what we wanted :)

 

An outfit for me for Christmas day from Roman Originals.

 

DH bought a book called 'The Allotment Book' which cost far less than my outfit so now I feel terribly guilty :roll:

 

Got the creme brulee torch we were after.

 

Got lots of nice treats at Julian Graves; cashew nuts, bombay mix, chocolate covered Brazil nuts, marzipan fruits, mulled wine spice bags, beetroot and parsnips crisps, little white choc and macadamia nut cookies.

 

Tried some crocs on and they just swamped my feet, far too wide :(

 

Even had time for a drink and a mince tart at costa coffee!

 

I think that was everything?

 

After listing it all like that, I can see why I am so whacked! Not much more to do now, just my dad's present and DH's, the wrapping paper and cards (getting BHWT cards or trying to as their web site won't let me order them but have pm'd Buffie for help!)

 

Decided to get their cards for obvious reasons but also to promote the BHWT amongst my friends, family and the neighbours ;) Always makes me laugh when you get cards from the neighbours that say "To all at number 12 from all at number 7" etc, etc

 

This time I'm putting all the girls' names on our cards too! That'll bamboozle "all at number 7"! :lol:

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Gosh Poet, well done, your credit card must be worn out :)

 

Tessa

 

well, we stuck to a strict budget but when you add it all up, I daren't look!

 

Thank god we don't have pay council tax in jan and feb! (not sure if other councils do the same but ours divide the tax by 10 which means we 2 free months which should just about cover most of it- well, I can kid myself ;) )

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I went to Meadowhell today.

 

I bought a pair of grape coloured Crocs for Him Indoors to surprise me with on Christmas Day!

 

And some more Yankee Candles. The Sparkling Angel one is divine.

 

Christmas Shopping well underway. Just the youngest boy to buy for.

 

He is one of those refreshing types who never wants anything. :?

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I'm not doing too bad with my Xmas shopping.

 

Mum - Cotton Candy Cayman crocs, 16 assorted jibbitz, Vivienne Westwood (good copy) earrings & a Butler & Wilson dorothy shoes brooch.

 

Hubby - Axle Winter Camo Crocs, need something else for him yet

 

Sister - Horse riding yard /mucker / splasher boots, also need something from Next for her

 

BIL - Dressing gown & bench beanie hat

 

SIL - Cotton candy caymans & assorted jibbitz

 

SIL's OH - Georgie Wellies

 

FIL - A new Pipe & bowling bag for his bowls (bless him)

 

Dad - need to find a nice sweatshirt & he wants some aftershave too.

 

Friend - Thortons Choccies

 

Other friend - Silver & gemstone earrings, hand knitted scarf & dark

chocolates

 

Cat - Special flavoured bag of IAMS & new pet blanket! - She had a pet electric blanket last year!!!! :roll:

 

So - I'm pretty much sorted really. I love wrapping prezzies!!!!

 

I've asked Santa for a BHWT fleece this year & jute bag, oh & anything from the Omlet shop - as well as about 4 different styles of crocs!!!! :D

 

Emma.x

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And some more Yankee Candles. The Sparkling Angel one is divine.

 

Egluntine, Yankee Candles appear to feature quite frequently on your shopping lists these days, you're not addicted are you :?:wink::D

 

I am and I'm holding Christian entirely responsible!! :lol::lol:

 

You must try them.....they are absolutely lovely.

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Claret wrote:

I loathe shopping centres :twisted:

 

Me too Claret. Most women I know love them. Give me a car boot sale anyday or preferably servants to do my shopping for me :wink:

 

Tessa

 

Sorry, did I give you the impression I like shopping? I loathe it with a passion which is why we went to Cheshire Oaks, to get it all over and done with in one day in one place! :lol:

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Claret wrote:

I loathe shopping centres :twisted:

 

Me too Claret. Most women I know love them. Give me a car boot sale anyday or preferably servants to do my shopping for me :wink:

 

Tessa

 

Sorry :oops: it's a pet hate of mine - I prefer individual shops where possible. I just hate the obscene 'rush to worship at the altar of consumerism' that Christmas has become.. and I'm not even religious myself. I love getting things for other people, but just don't understand the need to spend sooo much.

 

Sorry to rant.

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