Come one come all. It’s countdown to Christmas 2018!

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366 days to go

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Merry Christmas everyone!

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I'm finishing up some Christmas food from the freezer this weekend.
Still have a Christmas Fridge after New Year though the delicious Camenbert got eaten (only because it was whiffing out the fridge)

I need some new cushions , I don't think DH would go for the red/white Merry&Bright ones sadly.

DD talked me out of trying on a coat in John Lewis (it was very nice , grey /white/black sort of pixallated check. Reduced from £170 to £85 )

You've got coats (true) you don't go anywhere that needs that coat (also true) . But it was nice .

It's only a bargain if you need it, 70!

I got myself some undies in the M&S sale, which I did need. But other than that it's been kitchenware, wine glasses and wrapping paper / cards. Not very exciting!

We still have a white chocolate cheesecake in the freezer to eat. Not sure when, but it'll have to be soon. Maybe after we've finished the cheese mountain, which we are getting through steadily!

I really need to scale back this Christmas as it'll save money and waste / forcing it down ourselves for the sake of it (it was tortilla chips last night!).

Sad but true Fluffy it was really nice though.... probably wouldn't have suited me though, and there's a reason it was half price , yes?

I go by the "Would you pay full price for it" mantra. If the answer is "No" then walk away.
I did buy the much raved about M&S Leopard Coat (I had a gift voucher so that took care of a good % of the cost) . I look Goddess-esque in it.
DD - predictably - hates it , but Rasp , I'm rocking it

I've washed and ironed my Christmas aprons and put them away until next Christmas today.......

I love Christmas too xx

Chottie whispers you have Christmas aprons she def belongs with us

I need Christmas aprons!

We’ve just moved house so am so excited for this Christmas as we have much more room for decs!.

Christmas Aprons are awesome! I now have 3, a red & white scandi one, a lovely handmade half one and this year DH gave me a Sophie Allport one which I really want to use all year.

I want one or 2 or 3 too Fluffy
I should have bought the magazine sub with the beautiful robin apron but I hesitated too long
Nothing for it but to scour the shops and internet to find one several for next year !
Had a lovely walk up the mountain today it was glorious !
Have put pic on l am getting good at it now

I've only just found this thread!! Yay!!

Today I purchased the exact placemats and coasters I wanted for Christmas but could not find for love nor money!! In the sale £10 reduced to £5 (although I needed 3 packs so wouldn't have paid £30 anyway!!)

I haven't read the full thread yet so I don't know if there are any volunteers but please could I put myself forward for the thread baby?! Second round of IVF starting end of Jan

Ooo fingers crossed Paddington!

I found some pigs in blankets in the freezer. They'll go well with my shepherds pie

Paddington I love placemats..... what ones are they and where did you get them from pray tell? I am not going to buy any more though I just wondered which ones you have . I bought new ones last year and like them very much , Good luck with the IVF my dear I am sure we will all be rooting for you sweetie.
We had some pib too Wreck but they were dire they were about three years old and reduced to 50p a box when I bought them 2 yrs ago LOL!

The light doesn't do them justice but they are red and glittery and I love them. I have 9 for Christmas Day and they come in packs of 4 so needed 3 packs. I searched high and low for something like this, I can't actually remember if I did see them but refused to pay £30 for them!!

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Made a Christmas card today definitely getting on top of it early this year

They're lovely, Paddington. And I really, really want you to have the thread baby. Best of luck!

Chottie I see your Christmas apron and raise you Christmas oven gloves!
We put the decorations in the loft today but I need to find more bubble wrap for the Christmas mugs.
DH and I went away for a week over New Year (2017 was not a great year) and so I have arrived home to a mountain of chocolate and cheese!
Back to work tomorrow but the New Year diet will have to wait for an empty fridge!
I am hoping to join you all more this year - I slipped off a few threads but was reading and following.

Oh. I ordered an apron from eBay. 🐑🐑🐑

Don’t forget about a Christmas tea cosy to go with your Christmas teapot!

Well done Sheldon!
Fluffy you beat me to an apron lol
Constant we have nearly finished the food ...yay!
Hope 2018 is much better for you and all of us my dear.
Love the placemats and coasters Paddington they are so Christmassy, No pressure but it would be lovely for you to have a thread baby wonderful stuff , we can all be Christmas thread Aunties!

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I'm feeling the need for a Christmas apron too 🐑

Morning!

How is it Monday already?! Thankfully I'm off on Friday, so only a 4 day week (I have the dentist and I'm avoiding the train strike, though I'm also suffering the strikes today and Weds).

DS came into our room at 4.20 this morning. I barely slept after that. Today will be a loooooooong old day!

I handed in my notice last week, now I need to find a weekday rental in Nottingham before I start next month 😨 it is all happening rather quickly!

Eugh back to school and work

Are you going to move house, or just stay in Nottingham during the week, Hairspray?

Which side of the city are you going to be based? I love Nottingham. I lived there for a while as I went to law school there.

Good luck with the going back to work, Wreck. Our two are glad to be going back to preschool / school!