Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) Beaky, I knew I'd seen something similar on the Omlet shop........ link Edited November 11, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Fab - another Christmas present ordered Mr LB has just been informed he is giving me a Kindle for Christmas, £10 off from Tesco Direct, bargain! Now I've got to be patient until Christmas day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I love my kindle, I didn't think I would, fab pressie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Ive bought a couple of these they make nice gifts for friends http://www.greatnessoil.co.uk/greatness-oil-flavour-range/gift-packs/salad-gift-pack/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I am not very organised this year, usually I have all my presents bought by now, but not this year. I did go out and buy some cards and ordered some stuff from Bhs yesterday as they have free delivery plus 20% all weekend, so that has saved carrying heavy stuff home. Bought a couple of the smaller Heston puddings as the large ones takes about 3hrs to steam and it was just ridiculous trying to do that last year. Have bought the Delia Christmas Cake kit and have spent most of the morning lining the tin and now need to actually make the cake. For the last 11yrs or so we have had my sister and her family over on Boxing Day, but this year we have managed to sort of fall out so won't be seeing them, which could be why I can't get in the mood this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Have bought the Delia Christmas Cake kit and have spent most of the morning lining the tin and now need to actually make the cake. Lakeland paper cake tin liners are worth their weight in gold this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Have bought the Delia Christmas Cake kit and have spent most of the morning lining the tin and now need to actually make the cake. Lakeland paper cake tin liners are worth their weight in gold this time of year I do use the Lakeland parchment that comes in a roll, but hadn't even thought about their cake tin liners. I have finally finished mixing the cake, although I didn't follow the instructions in the box as it's an all in one method and I prefer to mix it the 'old fashioned' way. Now just have to wait to see how it turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 My Delia cake is made, I've got 6 presents for nieces and nephews so far and a few ideas for presents for my kids. I've bought my Christmas cards. I've also just bought 3 Santa hats as the canoe club we belong to helps the local Rotary Club with their Father Christmas sleigh charity collection (basically a pretend sleigh going around the streets collecting money). Just found out one of the 2 days we helping out on is in fact YS's 14th birthday. I thought he would be upset but he's up for going round and helping as some of the boys from the youth team will also be helping. I thought that was really nice of him. I'm quite looking forward to it. I've bought some new decorations for the tree that are shatterproof - I think my glass decorations will have to wait until the kittens are grown up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Went to our local friendly butcher today. Ordered a free range turkey crown & a cooked ham! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I've bought some new decorations for the tree that are shatterproof Me too! Bought them in Sainsbury's. 2 for £2.99 but they are lovely. Didn't realise they were shatter proof until I dropped them on my newly tiled kitchen floor and they bounced! Cards bought, just need to write them. Doing 4 Christmas fairs this year, so once those are done I can concentrate on my own shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'm feel very smug I've almost finished my Christmas shopping and it's all been wrapped up too All I need are a couple of bits for my youngest, stocking filler tat and some photo frames. Our girls had a group photo session on Saturday so once I know which photos we're buying and in what size I can buy the frames I'll need for the Grandparents presents. My aim is to have it all done by December 1st so I can spend the rest of December decorating our tree on a daily basis as we have two kittens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 . My aim is to have it all done by December 1st so I can spend the rest of December decorating our tree on a daily basis as we have two kittens I have a feeling that's what I'll be mainly doing in December! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) Look what I found in my christmas tree last year!http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/petshopgirl_photos/Edward.jpg Edited November 16, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 I went into town today with a very precise list of things I had to buy. Came home with NOTHING from my list,but a nice necklace & earrings set for myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazzy73 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Snowberry that picture is gooooorgus so so cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Snowberry that picture is gooooorgus so so cute. He's a hulk of a tom cat this year; the christmas tree doesn't have a hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Snowberry - what a gorgeous photo I said to the family that I've got a cheaper set of baubles to go on the tree and that I wasn't going to be putting as much stuff out on the windowsills (kittens favourite resting place) and my DD said 'oh might as well forget about Chirstmas then!' Not prone to exaggeration my DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 With two cats and two lurchers in the house, I never put any decorations on the bottom-most branches of my tree. I have just bought some replacement tree lights after my beloved incandescent ones finally gave up the ghost last year. I had been holding out as I hate the blue-white glare of the earlier LED lights, but I have a lovely new set of 'warm white' LED ones, in a super storage container, from Homebase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 im stressing quite a bit now! i have sorted my sister out and a friend but thats about it. I have one payday left and not sure how i am going to do it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I usually order some food from M&S but the prices seem so high this year I noticed that Morrisons are taking orders for turkey crowns etc to be picked up on Christmas Eve. Has anyone else got their turkey from Morrisons and if so were they pleased with it I do not like to freeze the turkey as I am a bit obsessional about making sure its defrosted so it adds to the the stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Had one last year and it was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I only really buy presents for Rosie and Phil; I have a few things for Rosie already but will be less busy after this month, so will get a couple more bits - we're not into spending loads, and the rest of the family get homemade comestibles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We realised last night that ES hasn't had a proper Christmas meal since 2008. He's leaving again on the 14th December so I'm going to make an extra Christmas meal especially for him. I'm not having a pretend Christmas day, but we'll have the meal with crackers and games. He's very pleased, I feel sad that I hadn't realised how much he missed it. He keeps things close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That's a lovely idea - you'll all enjoy it then. Give the lad a hug from me for all his hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thank you. I will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
