family gifts

[themumfairy]

I've started my official Christmas list today.
I write everyone down that I need to buy for and then what I need to get.

I always spend a more on mum, dad, brothers, sister and nephew etc but I'm stuck on extended family.

my partners side always buy each other a small gift and as tradition we all meet on Xmas eve and swap.

we tend to spend up to a tenner on each person and usually opt for a bath set.

this year o wanted to get something different as we usually get the same things . they are mainly women with an age range from 30 to 65.

I'll be almost 9 months pregnant come Xmas so nothing homemade.

any suggestions?

[ItsAll]

Paperbacks? A Kindle voucher? Lovely socks? Lovely chocolates? Lovely coffee? Prosecco? Wrist warmers?

Actually, that's just my present wish list .

Check out Not on the high street for some lovely bits and pieces.

[CookieMonstersAngryTwin]

Yankee candles? Yankee gift set? Yankee tart melter?

Can you guess whats on my wish list

[themumfairy]

I think some of these will be on my Christmas list.

Christmas Yankees are the best. Sat by the fire with my hot chocolate watching Xmas films with a Christmas cookie burning away
heaven

[CookieMonstersAngryTwin]

Bliss!

I was thinking of doing a hamper for all the ladies in the fam with yankee samplers and holders... just not sure what else I'd add. Maybe hot chocolate, homemade treats and a book now you've said that... But thats a bit random haha.

[themumfairy]

I'd love a pamper box like that.
Such a good idea I may have to pinch it
so much more personal

you've got me feeling all christmasy now

[CookieMonstersAngryTwin]

Ooh and maybe some bath treats and swap the chocolate for a mini wine for the younger ones! Heheh I'm feeling all festive too, soo exciting when the nights get longer.

[themumfairy]

once the summer hols is over it flys by.

I hope it does this year anyway cuz baba is due 1st of feb.

when is it acceptable to start watching Christmas films?

[CookieMonstersAngryTwin]

Aww congratulations! I've been pregnant over Christmas with both of my babies so know it can be exhausting to say the least! Exciting!

I like to reason it as I teach my kiddies by example not to be discriminate against anything, least of all seasonal films so fair game all year I say!

[themumfairy]

Excellent point, a weekend of Elf, the polar express and the Grinch then

I definitely do not want the kids discriminating against anything so this will teach them well.

I've never been so close the end at Christmas, with both ds 1 and 2 I was only 3/4 months gone.
atleast I won't have to watch what I eat. all the more cheese and crackers for me