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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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With the exception of a few Xbox games I have managed to finish my Christmas shopping today and even started on the wrapping, My bedroom looks like a grotto.
I usually do my shopping the week before Christmas and I'm worried that I just won't be full of festive cheer now it's all out the way
How do all you organised people manage to maintain the Christmas spirit if you're not out and about in the hustle and bustle before the big day? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Always do mine Christmas Eve afternoon just as the shops are shutting  "
so do I in all honesty. Due an op next month so won't be able to get around shops or cope with the hustle and bustle...it's just not going to be the same. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Use the free time to enjoy the shops and get yourself a few Christmas treats.
I love sitting in a coffee shop with a mince pie watching everyone buzz around me  "
Depending on when they operate I wouldnt get about the shops but could manage a coffee shop...thanks for the idea |
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"Use the free time to enjoy the shops and get yourself a few Christmas treats.
I love sitting in a coffee shop with a mince pie watching everyone buzz around me
Depending on when they operate I wouldnt get about the shops but could manage a coffee shop...thanks for the idea"
Bag a window seat with a heater and play guess the gift as people dash past with their new purchases lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I start buying in September with the intention of being all done a few days before Christmas. I'm usually end up watching my grandchildren Christmas eve so my girls can get their last minute shopping done. Cooking,cleaning and babysitting Christmas eve is a killer |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I start buying in September with the intention of being all done a few days before Christmas. I'm usually end up watching my grandchildren Christmas eve so my girls can get their last minute shopping done. Cooking,cleaning and babysitting Christmas eve is a killer "
I'm not getting that chore at the minute...not able to chase the little bug....I mean darlings lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I start buying in September with the intention of being all done a few days before Christmas. I'm usually end up watching my grandchildren Christmas eve so my girls can get their last minute shopping done. Cooking,cleaning and babysitting Christmas eve is a killer
I'm not getting that chore at the minute...not able to chase the little bug....I mean darlings lol"
I just let them get on with it and clear up after. They range from 6 to 14 so I don't have to run around after them thank goodness |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My Christmas shopping is all done but I never wrap anything until Christmas eve.....bottle of wine and a tacky Xmas movie.....job done "
I'm usually warbling along to 'Now that's what I call xmas' cd |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As a very special favour I will turn up an pinch all your wrapped pressies the week before Xmas, I won't tell you but I will return them all on Xmas eve that way you can go through the panic and stress that usually generates the excitement  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I start buying in September with the intention of being all done a few days before Christmas. I'm usually end up watching my grandchildren Christmas eve so my girls can get their last minute shopping done. Cooking,cleaning and babysitting Christmas eve is a killer
I'm not getting that chore at the minute...not able to chase the little bug....I mean darlings lol
I just let them get on with it and clear up after. They range from 6 to 14 so I don't have to run around after them thank goodness "
3 and 18 months. The 18 month old is a charmer and grabs one of my crutches at every opportunity to either trip me up or beat me. It has been decided I'm best not left alone with him. Dont know whether it's for my safety or his lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"As a very special favour I will turn up an pinch all your wrapped pressies the week before Xmas, I won't tell you but I will return them all on Xmas eve that way you can go through the panic and stress that usually generates the excitement "
 can you pop up the loft and bring my tree down while you're here? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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" can you pop up the loft and bring my tree down while you're here?
Ok, do you want that temporarily stolen as well? "
could you put it up for me while you're here  oooh and the tree |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
I've just ordered a Dave Allen dvd for a cousin. I've got to go to a charity shop for a big book on something he's not interested in to cut the centre from in order to create a hiding place for this dvd |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've just ordered a Dave Allen dvd for a cousin. I've got to go to a charity shop for a big book on something he's not interested in to cut the centre from in order to create a hiding place for this dvd "
haha brilliant idea!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have a stash of xmas pressies hidden away. More to get yet.
OP save the wrapping till nearer the time.  "
Trouble is they'll be found at least if theyre wrapped up they dont know where they are. |
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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago
Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria |
I've ordered a good few pressies...giving money to the younger ones and I do charity gift cards from Oxfam for my parents (e.g. paying for midwifery or buying goats for African families). I've maybe 4 more presents to get and that's me sorted |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"A few pints on Christmas Eve lunchtime then a quick dash around woolworths and I'm done.
im afraid if you are counting on Woolworths you are going to need a time machine ...lol"
I'll give Robert Dyas a go this year. |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
Titz Towers, North Notts |
"I've just ordered a Dave Allen dvd for a cousin. I've got to go to a charity shop for a big book on something he's not interested in to cut the centre from in order to create a hiding place for this dvd
haha brilliant idea! "
His sister is getting a tin money box, with the lid soldered shut and an object rattling about inside. She'll need to open the tin to claim her present. The rattling around present will be a tin opener. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I've just ordered a Dave Allen dvd for a cousin. I've got to go to a charity shop for a big book on something he's not interested in to cut the centre from in order to create a hiding place for this dvd
haha brilliant idea!
His sister is getting a tin money box, with the lid soldered shut and an object rattling about inside. She'll need to open the tin to claim her present. The rattling around present will be a tin opener. "
:- class |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've started and I aim to be finished by December. I love the feeling when it's all done and I can just enjoy it. A few years ago I used to leave it until the last minute. Never again. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm about done and wrapped! Nothing bugs me more like last minute!! Its busy and stressful!! I love being at home with my family enjoying a glass of wine and preparing the Christmas dinner, I have NEVER had a stressful Christmas  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've bought three presents already, I usually start in November, I love the Xmas rushing about but do hate the Xmas market our local council have every year. mainly foreign food and drink bars. |
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