Meet the Other Phone. Protection built in.

Meet the Other Phone.
Protection built in.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Christmas

From present ideas to party food, find all your Christmas inspiration here.

How does this list look?

6 replies

ThePigOfHappiness · 30/11/2013 15:23

I'm a bit worried about affording Christmas this year (aren't we all?!) and just wondering what people think of this list?
Mum; voucher and chocolates
Dsis; voucher or pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers
Nan; chocolates
Grandad; chocolates
Mil; wine and chocolates
Fil; baileys and book
Bil; voucher or smelly set
Sil; voucher or pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers

I could handmake chocolate truffles and biscuits instead of buying boxes and could crochet slippers etc but does it look a bit mean? Or is it ok to give a small gift so long as you're giving something to say happy Christmas?

OP posts:
nextphase · 30/11/2013 15:37

Looks fab.
I'd scrap the vouchers if your feeling skint - they have a fixed value iyswim, where as with careful shopping, you can spend MUCH less on the PJ/dressing gown/slippers set than the voucher would cost.

I have an agreement with a friend that the value doesn't matter, so if there is a b'day present for the kids that is perfect at £2, it doesn't need topping up - its the though that has gone in which is important, not the monetary value - we don't do christmas presents any more, as the present piles were silly, but b'days seem a bit less OTT for both of us.

ThePigOfHappiness · 30/11/2013 15:41

Yes, that's what I was thinking too, and I could probably add a DVD and nail varnish very cheaply and make it a "pamper package" or something.
I wish I could have that arrangement with my mum and sister, but they are into big showy gifts like spa days which cost lots

OP posts:
princesscupcakemummyb · 30/11/2013 16:29

your list looks great i think home made chocolate truffles are a lovely thoughtful idea you can get lovely xmas food boxes off ebay

justkeeponsmiling · 30/11/2013 16:37

I think that looks fab. I'm also making some chocolates, flavoured booze and doing some knitting as xmas gifts - it won't work out cheaper but I think the effort you put in somehow says to the recipient "I care" iyswm. Also, I would be really touched by a homemade gift like that, but maybe that's just me? I think your presents sound lovely.

mysteryfairy · 30/11/2013 16:53

Why don't you get your husband to sort out the in laws?

I think M&S is worth a look for the foodie presents. They seem to have a few different things on a half price offer every week. DH picked up MIL (who is in a care home with dementia) a tin of biscuits which is Xmas tree shaped and is also a musical box for £5. Sounds naff but will make her room look a bit xmassy and she'll actually quite enjoy watching/hearing it. They have some more sophisticated stuff too!

ThePigOfHappiness · 30/11/2013 16:58

Yes m&s sounds good, I never think of there.
I hope handmade means I've put thought in, but that hasn't been the reaction from my mum I'm the past so I don't want to waste time and effort again for it not to be used iyswim? That's why I was thinking a voucher...
Are people generally ok with getting homemade stuff. Pils also asked me to make their dog a little coat, which I would enjoy!

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page