What final bits have you still got to get, want to tick off with me...?

[Aponcetasticchristmastoall]

My husband has been working away this autumn/winter and getting back for Christmas is very up in the air so with 3 girls have had to be very organised, I’m now down to my final list which is practically unheard of for me...

Pants for eldest DD’s stockings
Brown parcel paper
Edinburgh Rhubarb and Ginger Gin for MIL
Nice biscuits for DD’ tutor and Great Grandparents
Mixing bowl for youngest DD’s baking hamper
Skittles for the Elves (don’t ask)
Baileys miniatures to go in with a few thank you gifts
Christmas cards sent
Sainsbury’s Christmas shop completed
Money out for Chinese on Christmas Eve
Crackers
Dads Birthday Card (Boxing Day)
Pickles for my youngest’s stocking (again don’t ask!!!)
Some school Christmas admin
DH’s stocking

(There may be a few more things to add!!) anyone want to tick off their lists with me)

Need to buy something for Ddad
Some nice choc for DP to go with hos other gifts
Then just the xmas food and drink, I'll try and get something non-perishable every couple of days whenever I'm in the supermarket (like roses, cranberry, bottle of booze etc) then big shop on 23rd

@Tiredmummyof3 it’s mainly so our elderly guests have something to join in on as they find anything more complicated tricky. I have this bingo game from TKMaxx and then just buy a couple of scratch cards for the winners
www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/home/hobbies+leisure/games+puzzles/black-bingo-cage-20x20cm/p/36013567

@fizzypink ahh I see, the scratch cards are a prize! Great idea! It's our first Christmas just the 5 of us, we usually have a large family gathering so trying to think of different things to do! I will pinch this idea! Thank you! Seems I'm adding to my list! 🤣

Big USB Stick for DM to back her photos onto (what she asked for)

Jigsaw for DH (specific one that is clearly very popular as it's out of stock EVERYWHERE)

Something for MIL (got FIL a jigsaw, want something comparable for MIL!)

Possibly a present for DD's best friend (they're 6/7 so fairly easy)

One more thing for DS from DM (specific Duplo set that is, again, hard to find)

Christmas jumpers for me, DH and DM (will wear more than once)

Couple more pieces of tinsel from B&M (had just enough for the tree this year, want to have more than enough for next year and they're always changing their range so need to get it this year!)

Great thread!

I’m waiting on Bakedin to deliver the correct mug gift sets, they have let me keep the 5 sent in error so all is forgiven. I need to wrap these as gift sets.

Still waiting for Hollister to deliver DD’s present which also needs wrapping.

I have a food shop being delivered on the 21st so I need to finish buying/clicking inc a hotel chocolate bar to go with the QVC HC Velvetiser.

I’m looking at making table centre pieces this year which will either have the family gobsmacked I can be crafty or taking the piss out of me all over Christmas but fortunately I give not 1 fuck one way or the other!

Need to buy scratch cards and read this thread to no doubt add more things to do/buy.

So glad so many of you want to join in, another few ticked off and one added...😬

I do always have a week where I feel like I’m chasing my tail at this time of year but I’m still fairly happy with how it’s going...

Pants for eldest DD’s stockings
Brown parcel paper
Edinburgh Rhubarb and Ginger Gin for MIL
Nice biscuits for DD’ tutor and Great Grandparents
Mixing bowl for youngest DD’s baking hamper
Skittles for the Elves (don’t ask)
Baileys miniature thank you gifts
Christmas cards sent
Sainsbury’s Christmas shop completed
Money out for Chinese on Christmas Eve
Crackers
Dads Birthday Card (Boxing Day)
Pickles for my youngest’s stocking (again don’t ask!!!)
school Christmas admin
DH’s stocking
Two presents for DD’s Friends

All presents bought - just need to wrap.

Need to buy all fresh food, booze and do click and collect on 23rd & 24th.
Got hair cut & colour on 16th, and nails, brows and waxing on 23rd.

Just got to do all the housework and change to Christmas bedding and towels.

All presents bought, less wrapping as we've had to send presents rather than delivering in person.
Tomorrow I need to buy muslins
Get silver paint and blue
Main job is to plan the menu, for three adults but maybe five plus a young child.
Tree's up
And so are decorations.

I'm far more prepared than ever before as I have fewer things to buy and the kids are teen/young adult rather than children anymore.
I was stuck at home this morning waiting for a phone call so I sat and wrapped all the gifts for the family members instead of leaving it til nearly Christmas eve! Just have the kid's ones to do now.

Still to get...

Mini bottle of bucks fizz.
Bird food for Aunty.
Bottle merlot for stb-Bil.
tshirt for DH (ordered)
Nuts in shells to go in DH's nut-bowl-with-nutcracker that I've bought him.
Something that DD1 seems interested in when she comes home from uni!
A bit more makeup for DD2.

Basically all done and wrapped, turkey in the freezer, click and collect ordered, just waiting for a few deliveries, got to order an outfit for DH, socks for all 4, christmas chocolates and scratchcards and I'll probably end up picking up my own gift.

Stocking fillers for DP.
Helmet for DS2
Football for DS1
Power Bank for Ds1
Bath disco lights for DS2
Lamp for DS1
Teddy throw and shower streamers for MIL

morning all,
I love seieng everyones lists, has helped remind me of a couple of things I'd forgotten!
Progess update from me, couple more ticked off, but also a couple added!

Buy some nice wrapping paper for dh gifts
Buy sherry for Mum
Buy a book for Dad
Order voucher for niece
Finalise morrisons Christmas order
Wrap oldest 3 dc gifts (youngest 3 are done)
Order one more item for oldest dd
Buy Red wine
Order gift bags for christmas eve bags
Order Bath bombs for Christmas eve bags
Make mince pies
Make Christmas biscuits
Ice Christmas cake
Secret Santa gift
but silly gifts for present swapping game
order item of jewelery for dd3 stocking

have a big morrisons order coming tonight that contains all the christmas alcohol so that will be stashed ready in the garage.

Still got quite a lot left.

• Sent DF's gifts off and he's received them (lives abroad)

• DM has a jumper so far, but need to get her some other bits still.

• 4 presents for DH on the way, but still need a few more little bits.

• Need something for Stepdad.

• Need to get cards for everyone

• Need to buy a godforsaken secret santa gift for the in-laws. I've had SIL for the second bloody year running (though she is the easiest to buy for)

-Need more wrapping paper and ribbons.

We’ve finished the presents for the extended family as they had to be sent by post.
I still need:
-presents for the dogs
-pants for stockings
-extra socks for DS (I’ve got him a fancy pair for his stocking but he also needs a whole new set-not really Christmas but needs buying nonetheless)
-PJs for DH
-face cloths for stockings
-chocolate coins for stockings
-bubbles for stockings
-plan when to buy Christmas food
-write a prep list

Ooh are you doing the skittle colour mix thing it's amazing!!!!

Wrap presents
Buy the kittens present (water fountain and stocking)
Buy gloves and this bottle of wine for DH ( it was a wine we had in Africa once that I only thought you could get there until someone told me they sell it literally 10 mins from me so I'm so excited!)
Write Xmas cards 😩
Finish sisters stocking- they're coming here Xmas day and she's only 11 so want to do her a little stocking
Finish SS present

Finish the food shop!

Reserved a turkey for the 10 expected people. Now it's only going to be 5, one of whom is vegetarian. WHAT SHALL I COOK?? Need to order the meat. I'm only confident roasting chicken and slow-cooked pulled lamb, neither of which feel festive enough. Nervous to try a new thing on the day in front of my mum going all
Suggestions please?

I know I'm not done but dd2 has been isolating for the last 2 weeks so not been able to check my present stash! Shes glued to my side permanently!! Back to school on Thursday but won't have chance till my day off on wednesday next week... cutting it fine this year!!

oh yes! presents for the cats and dogs. Thanks for reminding me PP. thats being added to my list

Pants for eldest DD’s stockings
Brown parcel paper
Edinburgh Rubarb and Ginger Gin for MIL
Nice biscuits for DD’ tutor and Great Grandparents
mixing bowl for youngest baking hamper
Skittles for the Elves (don’t ask)
baileys miniature for thank you gifts
Christmas cards sent
Sainsbury’s Christmas shop completed
Money out for Chinese on Christmas Eve
Crackers
Dads Birthday Card (Boxing Day)
Pickles for my youngest’s stocking (again don’t ask!!!)
school Christmas admin
DH’s stocking
Two presents for DD’s Friends
Christmas jumper for middle DD

Oh and my youngest reminded me that she hoped Santa would remember he had to fill the ponies stockings too....😬😭

@merlotormalbec nothing as fancy (though we did attempt that over lockdown) my eldest when she was little became quite convinced that Elves food of choice was skittles and we have had to buy them every Christmas Eve since!!!...

Not the best with Prosecco at 1am but Hey Ho 😂

you're making good progress aponcetasticchristmas

List update:
Buy some nice wrapping paper for dh gifts
Buy sherry for Mum
Buy a book for Dad
Order voucher for niece
Finalise morrisons Christmas order
Wrap oldest 3 dc gifts (youngest 3 are done)
Order one more item for oldest dd
Buy Red wine
Order gift bags for christmas eve bags
Order Bath bombs for Christmas eve bags
Make mince pies
Make Christmas biscuits
Ice Christmas cake
Secret Santa gift
but silly gifts for present swapping game
order item of jewelery for dd3 stocking
buy cats and dogs presents

unfortunately morrisons cancelled my prder due this evening "for operaitonal reason" but thankfully I seem to have been able to rebook for tomorrow - fingers crossed it turns up as it contains the majority of my Christmas alcohol!!

In other news I am pleased cause I have finally completed my slef assessment tax return - whilst no strictly chirstmas prep it was on my list to get done before christmas and I have been putting it off for soooo long!

Today I ticked off
-christmas cards

• Jigsaw for FIL (which I had forgotten)
• new suduko book for DD (which I've lost the original one)
• present for neighbour
• sketch book for DD

Still to do

• Biltong for DH (can't do until last minute)
• present for my Dad
• present exchange with brother... Now Friday
• food shopping (few days before)
• wine for DHs relatives

Also need to wrap most things.

Love this thread!

• Buy 4 x champagne for work team (this week)
• Buy Christmas food perishables (trip to Sainsbury’s planned for morning of 22nd when salmon will be in date!)
• Buy and deliver food bank donations (tomorrow)
• Deliver distant family/friends gifts (Saturday round trip)
• Deep clean upstairs and downstairs (19th)
• Organise and clean cupboards/fridge/freezer ready for food delivery (20th)
• Lay out Christmas bedding and towels (19th)
• Buy new cake decoration with children (annual tradition!) - this weekend
• Deliver neighbour cards and gifts - 18th
• Make and decorate gingerbread house 19/20th
• Marzipan and ice cake. I leave this until 22/23rd as children decorate it on Christmas Eve
• Hair/brow/pedicure appointments (23rd)
• Buy fresh flowers and lay Christmas table (23/24th)
• Prep Christmas outfits/clean PJs - 23rd

Work is ridiculously crazy in December. I have to be this level of organised to cope!

Need to get DD18 to pick some trousers from somewhere.
Need to grab another pack of Xmas cards incase ive forgotten anyone.
Chocolates for DD's 4&6 stocking.
Couple of rolls of Wrapping paper.
Need to figure out what to get my elderly gentleman neighbour who's 80? Any ideas?

Not started yet!
Have 30+ people to buy for, kids stockings to think about all the food to order etc.
My next free day is 22nd.
DH does nothing. I am tempted to do the same