**Woohoo !! It's Boxing Day**

[mandymouse]

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I can't believe how quick this year has flown by ~ and that in only 6 months time it will be Christmas again. I know that a few of you have started Christmas shopping (I picked up a few things up in WDW before we came home in the NewYear).

What are the big 'must haves' this year. I think my girls might want digital cameras and dollars, so that'll be very easy this year.

I will refresh this thread each month to drive you bonkers and remind you to start your shopping early ~ even though you'll be want to shop for suntan lotion :rotfl:

Can I take this opportunity to be the first to wish you all a very

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Santa Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif

[daipp]

Thanks for the reminder - I made this announcement to the family last night as it 6 months since we were in OKW for our last Christmas.

If you remember I was the first on the Disboards to put our decorations up last year on 07-Nov-05.

Roll-on Christmas...........can't wait.

P.S. why only remind every month, make it every week!!!

:santa: :santa: :santa:

David

[daipp]

Forgot to say,

Happy Christmas

David

[florida sun]

No No No No No...its to early...please, no no no. ;) :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

yippeeeeeeeeeeeee

Happy Christmas everybody :banana: :banana:

Its nearly time to start decorating my 5 trees! :yay: :yay:

[daipp]

yippeeeeeeeeeeeee

Happy Christmas everybody :banana: :banana:

Its nearly time to start decorating my 5 trees! :yay: :yay:

Only 5 !!! :rotfl2:

You're just a beginner !!!

David

[Karen Mouse]

Only 5 !!! :rotfl2:

You're just a beginner !!!

David

I know but we only have a samll house which is stuffed to the brim with Disney, so 5 is all I can fit in!

ps - wheres all the smilies for xmas?

[ely3857]

Ohh goody, I love Christmas!

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Jodie

[princess jackson]

Got DD main present in already, she wants the princess TV, ordered the other day and is hiding in the spare room with the DVD player.

We also had a trip around toys r us and bought a barbie balance beam, she loves gymnastics and it will help her with balance.

Going to buy little each month.

LOVE CHRISTMAS I DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Forgot to add, we saved£115 already, tv and dvd if bought from high street £180, we got for £78 on internet, and barbie beam half price now £15.

[vicky1bfc]

Noooooooooo

<<<< hides under the desk for the next 6 months

[Minniespal]

I've bought a few pressies already. Will probably get the rest on our USA travels or in DLP.

Just incase Santa is listening I would like either a DVD camcorder or a new ipod :teeth:

[wils]

OMG so much left to do! Presents to buy, cards to make... I mean I haven't even bought an advent calendar yet!

[Minniespal]

I mean I haven't even bought an advent calendar yet!

Jo ~ What are you thinking of :rolleyes: You only have 180 days left :)

[Lisash]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc That's why I'll be spending this Wednesday afternoon on the phone booking my Christmas Dinner ADR (hopefully le Cellier) :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I bet the shops will get Christmas things in soon gets earlier each year, I would like to stop anyone selling anything Christmassy until 1st November.

I love it but want it to be special.

[wils]

Jo ~ What are you thinking of :rolleyes: You only have 180 days left :)

Actually phew! I bought an Advent Calendar in the sale - Santa with stickers to dress him ready for Christmas Eve. So don't worry Florence ;)

[alisonbestford]

Oh my................................. :crazy:

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[mandymouse]

Thanks for the reminder - I made this announcement to the family last night as it 6 months since we were in OKW for our last Christmas.

If you remember I was the first on the Disboards to put our decorations up last year on 07-Nov-05.

Roll-on Christmas...........can't wait.

P.S. why only remind every month, make it every week!!!

:santa: :santa: :santa:

David

Wow David, 7th November !! I always put my tree up on the last Saturday in November, which will be the 25th this year ~ Woohoo !! 22 weeks until I put my Christmas tree up :rotfl: :rotfl:

Well done to those of you that have started your shopping early, even QVC haven't started their Christmas shops yet :rotfl2: Princess Jackson, I am very impressed with the bargains that you've bought. Well done Jo on getting your Advent Calendar :santa:

Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif

[pokemon_master]

Yay, it's soon going to be Xmas!

I would love to celebrate this thread, but unfortunately I already started my celebrations a couple of weeks ahead of you Mandy.. Looks like you have some competition in the future!

Still, only 6 months till the Who Xmas special!! :teeth:

[Laurafoster]

Whoo Hoo only 6months! Although Xmas will come out of nowhere for me this year as i get married 3 weeks before eek!

Which means just over 5 months to sort out.....Everything!

[Nubbedy]

Yippee - that 6 months will just fly by. :woohoo:

I'm hoping to pick up some Christmas presents in that little place I'm going to in just under 4 weeks - now where was it again?!

Merry Christmas everyone! Aaaargh, can't get Christmas smilie. :sad2:

Sara. :)

[mushumadness]

well as the fairy states I started buying in january lol

Looking forward to picking up some bargains in wdw for christmas

[Captain-Ste]

Oh i love christmas :jumping1: :hyper: :hyper:

[KayleeUK]

Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[daipp]

Our Studio Christmas catalogue arrived two weeks ago and I put our first order in this afternoon - nothing like starting early! :santa:

David

[Nubbedy]

Ooh I found one! :santa:

[shellbell]

We have got so much to fit into the next 6 months, we are moving in with my in-laws over the summer holidays so that wse can look for a place to buy and not pay out nearly £700 in rent. I am hoping to pick up a few things over the pond in October. We have booked at a great time this year. We arrive back on the 28th October, its then halloween, then Bonfire night and before you know it we will have the trees up and swap all our cards and pressies on the boards :cheer2:

[mandymouse]

and before you know it we will have the trees up and swap all our cards and pressies on the boards :cheer2:

Yes, I will being sorting out Secret Santa and Sue will be running the Christmas Card list :thumbsup2

[jockey]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: Oh I love Christmas - I can't wait! Will have to put my tree up early this year as we are going to WDW at the beginning of December! I have started Christmas shopping already but will pick up a few things in WDW too :thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oo

[Minniespal]

Yes, I will being sorting out Secret Santa and Sue will be running the Christmas Card list :thumbsup2

Something nice to look forward to :thumbsup2

[disallday!]

In honor of Mandy's Christmas madness



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[mandymouse]

In honor of Mandy's Christmas madness

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Thanks Kelly, you won't be so happy when I've driven everyone bonkers on our Cruise thread too :santa:

[disallday!]

I can't wait :cool1:

We'll have a contest to see who can drive who crazy first~ how about it? :banana:

[arieljasmine]

Yeah! I have been thinking about Christmas this week too! Oh, how I love it. Already bought some new decorations at WDW and a present for Andy's mum. I am terrible at getting organised for Christmas even though I adore it so maybe Mandy, your thread will get me to buck my ideas up!

Please santa may I have the Little Mermaid on DVD and maybe some more Winnie the Pooh things as our house isn't quite stuffed to busting yet.....

ArielJasmine princess:

[mandymouse]

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Wow !! Can you believe that a month has gone since I first started this thread ? Where has it gone ? I haven't bought anything this month, though I did receive my first ever Christmas Yankee Candle (lovely)

So has anyone bought anything or seen any bargains in the sales ? Let us know http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/25.gif

[mandymouse]

Phew !! I've managed to watch QVC on and off all day and refrain from spending anything. The card making stuff looked great, but I'm not very artistic. I love seeing all the trees decorated on there and seeing all the mad decorations that people buy.

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[Shane]

Phew !! I've managed to watch QVC on and off all day and refrain from spending anything. The card making stuff looked great, but I'm not very artistic. I love seeing all the trees decorated on there and seeing all the mad decorations that people buy.

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Hiya Mandy!

Well, I was at Disneyland Paris a week ago and in the middle of the castle theres a tiny shop selling just disney christmas stuff, it was great, picked up a few bits and bobs, not sure if its always there but its worth a look since your so crhistmas mad! :banana: This christmas is going to be even better, holiday just around the corner after it! :banana: :yay:

[KayleeUK]

Nope still haven't started shopping yet :) Its too hot!!

[Netty]

An Xmas thread in July in the middle of a heatwave! :eek:
I will be starting my Xmas shopping on holiday, i'm going to pick up my secret santa pressie for starters!!
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[gilld]

Pleeeeese - not yet! :confused3

[mushumadness]

Ive been making lists for Christmas (I make lists for everything lol)

Most of the things I want to get people are from america so I can do that seven weeks tomorrow!

Definatly want a psp for chris, bratz for the girls, nephew wants a wet suit? crazy boy.

I placed my orders for christmas cards yesterday with the girl who makes them for me.

I have bought all my wrapping paper!! about thirty rolls lol

So I am getting in the spirit

[carolfoy]

Anyone got the lowdown yet on what will be the 'must have' toy this year? callum will be 11 which is a funny age - not really old enough for grown up stuff but too old for real toys - although he still loves his 'plastic crap'

[Minniespal]

We'll have a contest to see who can drive who crazy first~ how about it? :banana:

That's an excellent idea Kelly :)

[taraprather]

I got my daughter a chicken little playset (clearanced for $1.99 at the disney store), and I lucked out on one of my sons presents. I drive for ups..sometimes (in my own vehicle) and I got a run to indiana, close to illionois. I seen a sign for a video game store closing down and it was there last day. It was almost 9, and I thought they may already be closed but they weren't! I went in, and I got a BARGAIN. I got my son a gameboy sp, metal carrying case, car charger, home charger, 13 games, and 3 videos for...........


$85.00!!!!! I couldn't believe it. I pretty much grabbed all that was left. My son really wants the nintendo ds, but i couldn't pass up on this deal.

I love Christmas!

[Pawpaws]

I can't wait for Christmas this year - we'll hopefully have moved into our new house by then (I won't believe it's ours until we've got the keys and are walking in the door with removal men closely following!!!) Am already planning where to put the Xmas tree (DH threw away our two old ones last week during our clear-out so I'll have an excuse to go shopping for new decorations for the new tree!!). Can't buy any pressies yet until we move - got too many books/CDs etc for the removal men to cope with, so DH has banned me from buying anything until after we move. I'll have to dig out a Crimbo CD now!! (even though I am feeling extremely hot and sticky today!)

[daipp]

Wow !! Can you believe that a month has gone since I first started this thread ?

Which means it's one less month to Christmas !!!
:santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa:
Yippee !!!!!!!!

David

[Lisash]

I got loads of bargains at Boots this week as they had reduced all the hair product sets. I got 3 Umberto Gianni and 1 Lee Stafford sets reduced to £5 from £15 :thumbsup2

[Cyrano]

Yeaha :goodvibes

[mandymouse]

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Woohoo !! Only 4 Months Til Crimbo

I can't believe that another month has whizzed by, and now my holiday is over, it's time to think about Christmas pressies.

I bought a few bits and pieces while I was away, and I've bought my Hallowe'en/Autumn, Christmas Decoration and Secret Santa exchange pressies too.

Has anyone seen any bargains recently ? Don't forget to let us know and before long we'll be on Christmas Card watch too, ready for when the first Christmas stuff hits the shops.

Now I don't want to hear any 'Oh No, it's still the Summer !!' (LOL) because it's only 17 weeks on Monday, and if you only bought one present a week ~ would you be ready in time ??

Look on the bright side !! Only 17 more weeks of me driving you bonkers !!

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/13.gif

[jen_uk]

:faint:

[Minniespal]

:faint: :faint: :faint:

[princess jackson]

I'm getting excited, might get some things from DLP next week.

DD has already hit the argos cat, and wants everything that is pink, and something off every page in the toy section, hmmmmm.

She even told me to write the toy down for santa, her words were "i tell you what to put on my list and you write it, as i am too busy looking"

Glad she is 4 and will forget most of the things. lol.

And i have had to hide the argos cat for now

[ariel75]

:sunny: roll on christmas coz after that it will be wdw in jan can't wait let the year fly by :cool1: YIPEE

[Cinderella@CK]

I'm with your there Mandy - I drive everyone crazy goign on about Christmas for months before hand! I just love it!! :cool1: :thumbsup2 :cheer2:

[Nubbedy]

Yippee! :Pinkbounc Only 4 months to go - that's brilliant.

I have already started planning my pre-Christmas shopping trip to London with DH and DS. We are going to take DS ice skating at the Natural History Museum. :woohoo: DH and I went last year. We were rubbish :blush: but it was so magical and Christmassy! I can't wait.

Carry on reminding us Mandy! :santa:

Sara. :)

[Karen Mouse]

Yipeeeeeeeeee! - its getting closer!

Merry christmas everybody party: party: party:

For all you crafters - the TSV on QVC is a christmas card making collection.

[natalielongstaff]

my two have the argos book out daily showing me the new bikes they want :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Lizzy Lemon]

The only trouble with Christmas is I will be another year older two days beforehand! :sad2: The good thing is, it will almost 2007 and I can say 'we off to WDW this year' :woohoo:

[wils]

Got the last Lightening McQueen Ride-On in Tesco last night :banana: Thought I'd left it too long but decided it was worth a visit to see if I could get it for less than £10 before I tried the Disney Store for £25!

Have started making a note of everything Molly asks for - there is no way she is getting most of it but I always seem to draw a blank when people ask (especially as her birthday is Mid November)

Have started cutting for the Christmas cards too - Angels this year but maybe something different for the DIS cards!

I have been looking at the studio cards catalogue at the lights and I am wondering if Declan and a Christmas tree in the same house is a good idea. May just go for the short fibre optic tree on a table this year.

[ely3857]

Am considering making my own cards this year, just pondering over th logistics and wethe I am just sooo bad at stuff like this perhaos I should buy back up cards just in case!

:sunny:

Jodie

[CuteHolly]

Oo i love crimbo :cool1:

[Mrs Night-Train]

Woohoo!!!!! I love it all too!!!!!! I save all year for vouchers with Homefarm hampers. It's always great when they arrive and I can get Christmas shopping!!! Hopefully they will be waiting for me when we arrive home from WDW. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[KayleeUK]

I suppose I need to start thinking about Christmas as it will be a bit of a rush after our holiday to do it all :)

[Minniespal]

I suppose I need to start thinking about Christmas as it will be a bit of a rush after our holiday to do it all :)

Kaylee ~ You could always draft in Santa Mandy to help you :)

[mandymouse]

Kaylee ~ You could always draft in Santa Mandy to help you :)

... and I don't cost too much either :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Minniespal]

... and I don't cost too much either :rotfl: :rotfl:

Even better Mand :thumbsup2

[ariel75]

:goofy: :goofy: :goofy:
Well it's september 1st and my catalogues christmas book has arrived :banana:

[natalielongstaff]

Woohoo!!!!! I love it all too!!!!!! I save all year for vouchers with Homefarm hampers. It's always great when they arrive and I can get Christmas shopping!!! Hopefully they will be waiting for me when we arrive home from WDW. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

ive got £200 of the shopping vouchers saved this year too :Pinkbounc

[mandymouse]

ive got £200 of the shopping vouchers saved this year too :Pinkbounc

That's great Nat, when are you going shopping ? ~ LOL

Has anyone seen any Christmas Cards/ Wrap yet ? I noticed that Next had a few boxes in, but not a lot.

[natalielongstaff]

That's great Nat, when are you going shopping ? ~ LOL

Has anyone seen any Christmas Cards/ Wrap yet ? I noticed that Next had a few boxes in, but not a lot.

ive booked a day off along with a friend and we are going to hit the shops together :banana:

my mum said her shop had had some christmas stock delivered this week....not that they have put it out in the shop yet tho :confused3

[Lizzy Lemon]

Local card shop had some cards in, and in Matalan yesterday they were starting to put out the decs, wrap and cards.

[Minniespal]

Local card shop had some cards in, and in Matalan yesterday they were starting to put out the decs, wrap and cards.

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[Frances999]

The Harrods Christmas department is open - it has some wonderful decorations.

I can't wait for Christmas this year :goodvibes

:wizard:

[cornish pixie]

I Knew I always felt at home on these boards :goodvibes and Next to our Disney Holidays Christmas is the best thing ever.
I drive my hubbie so mad he hides my crimbo c.d's from me BAH HUMBUG!!!!
Mind you for my christmas pressie last year I recieved a beautiful House sign
Our Cottage is called Christmas Cottage and it's in Disney Font with a stick family on it, Yes I know it sounds weird but it is beautiful I will have to post a picture of it.
Anyway I digress..... I just wanted to say Hi this Cornish Pixie

LOVES CHRISTMAS

Anyway look forward to checking in with you all and counting down the days untill that Jolly man in the red suit drinks all my port and eats all the cookies!!
Cornish pixie :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa:

[mandymouse]

cornish pixie ~ Christmas Cottage is a lovely name

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gifWoohoo !! It's only 16 weeks on Monday http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif

[fizz13]

I got my Studio xmas book through the post this morning and have had a browse, so many goodies I would like for my house this year...so little money :guilty: It was choc full of scrapbooking supplies and card making materials though, very tempting to make my own with all the lovely templates/ stamps/ cutters they had. Might be worth a look if you like this sort of thing,

[mark&sue]

Thing is now I can't think of Christmas without thinking of your Mandy! Thanks for all your happyness and joy throughout the year but especially Xmas.

I am rather late this year as only have done 1 xmas present have booked my best friend Lisa's pressie as a weekend for us all! away at Easter at Warmwell. This is a holiday camp that does skiing in Dorset!!. Have not told Mark yet though! Am rather sad though as this may be our last break in the UK as we are buying a holiday home in Spain and I cannot see Mark letting me book center parcs again but you never know.....


Susan

[mandymouse]

There have been Christmas programmes shown on UKGold tonight. My Family was on earlier and I've just watched The Vicar of Dibley where she eats all the Christmas dinners (hilarious)

I'm so excited - Can I put my tree up yet ?? :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Cyrano]

Watched Polar Express today with troops, just to get in the mood :goodvibes

[mushumadness]

watchedmuppet christmas carol today love the movie!!

I am desperate to buy my first tree!!! the garden centres round here are having christmas preview evenings on october 5th so not long to wait

[Minniespal]

watchedmuppet christmas carol today love the movie!!

Me too and I also love National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation :thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

ive just brought dd a mobile phone on ebay so i can put it away for xmas :cheer2: she has been after one for ages ....its only an old nokia but im getting her a pink facia as well so im sure she will be pleased !

[Pawpaws]

I bought a From Me to you grey bear Xmas ornament on Friday - the bear has a red nose and antlers mask on. I took great joy in showing it around at work ! ha ha! :santa:

[CustardTart]

I was only thinking this morning it wasn't that long till Christmas - then I spy this thread!!! :thumbsup2 I bought a few prezzies in WDW as well as the usual batch of Christmas decorations and all in all I'm feeling pretty organised - tho' they could be famous last words... :rolleyes:

[mandymouse]

Yippee, the shops are starting to get their Christmas stock in. I bought some lovely Princess wrapping paper in Wilko this week, and I'm going to buy the matching cards next week

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[Cyrano]

Yippee, the shops are starting to get their Christmas stock in. I bought some lovely Princess wrapping paper in Wilko this week, and I'm going to buy the matching cards next week

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Noticed the garden centre had decorations for sale :)

[Minniespal]

I bought some pressies today ~ Can't believe how organised I am. Will pick somemore things up in DLP next week :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

I bought some pressies today ~ Can't believe how organised I am. Will pick somemore things up in DLP next week :thumbsup2

Nice to see that you're organised too Florence

Tomorrow I'm going to get DD15 her TV/DVD that she wants for Crimbo http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/25.gif

[Minniespal]

Nice to see that you're organised too Florence

Tomorrow I'm going to get DD15 her TV/DVD that she wants for Crimbo http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/25.gif

It's all down to you Santa Mandy :goodvibes

[Cyrano]

I bought some pressies today ~ Can't believe how organised I am. Will pick somemore things up in DLP next week :thumbsup2
Florence I'm sure you'll find lots of nice things in DLP. Especially the Christmas shop in the castle :goodvibes

[ariel75]

Yippee, the shops are starting to get their Christmas stock in. I bought some lovely Princess wrapping paper in Wilko this week, and I'm going to buy the matching cards next week

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif
Hi mandy i was watching scissor sisters in trafalgar square last nite which was recorded friday nite.
Was it you in the crowd wearing the santa hat :rotfl: :rotfl: thought of you instantly :rotfl2:

[mandymouse]

Hi mandy i was watching scissor sisters in trafalgar square last nite which was recorded friday nite.
Was it you in the crowd wearing the santa hat :rotfl: :rotfl: thought of you instantly :rotfl2:

Although it sounds like something that I would do ~ sadly it wasn't me :)

[Minniespal]

Florence I'm sure you'll find lots of nice things in DLP. Especially the Christmas shop in the castle :goodvibes

Thanx Reid ~ Looking forward to it :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

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Well there's only 3 months to go, so how is your Christmas Shopping coming along ??

I think I've got over half of my pressies now. I got DD15 her TV/DVD combo last week, and I've saved over £40 by buying my DVD's, calendars, books & a computer game through Amazon.

I've bought some lovely Princess cards and wrapping paper from Wilkinsons, and I'm just waiting for Asda to get their Crimbo stock in, as I usually get my Mickey Mouse cards from there.

Please let me know if you see any Christmas stuff in the Disney Store.

Thanks

Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/17.gif

[natalielongstaff]

lots of ideas still but ive not actually brought anything ;)

[pokemon_master]

No-one here has quite started yet; I know it's sad but we normally wait till it gets Closer to Christmas..

Not everyone is as prepared as you Mandy. ;)

[CustardTart]

It's going really well! :thumbsup2 :santa: :thumbsup2
I'm hiding a big pile of gifts in the wardrobe in the spare bedroom - even have items for my DH's secretaries! And a I had a good idea for my DS yesterday - he's 21 and can be a challenge... :cool1: I've made quite a few Christmas cards (looking forward to the Dis exchange) and I'm still planning an impromptu visit to DLP for some special items. It's my DD's birthday on December 23rd so I get to buy her lots of prezzies - she's a Disneyaholic too so that's easy... :earsgirl:

[Cyrano]

Started on-line too :) Tesco's PS2 game sale helped with DS.
Looking for good deals on Nintendo DS now :)

[princess jackson]

Well we have started have had a tv and dvd for DD for a while now.

So far the list consists of ALL FOR DD i mujst say!

Princess DVD Player
Princess TV
Barbie balance beam
Make up
Vtech drawing things that conects to her vtech game console then on TV

DD is going out this afternooon with her big sis, so we have 4 hours to go out and get more things.

We have to bear in mind it is her birthday the begining of Dec so trying to work out what to give when.

I have ideas in mind, will update this afternoon hopefully.

[ariel75]

i will buy a few things but i do like to wait till the christmas lights get switched on as i like the atmosphere of a crimbo shop

[mandymouse]

I see that QVC are having one of their 'Countdown to Christmas' shopping days today, with Yankee Candles on at 10pm http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/19.gif

[Strommie]

I see that QVC are having one of their 'Countdown to Christmas' shopping days today, with Yankee Candles on at 10pm http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/19.gif


Oooh, might watch that :goodvibes I still only have the one pressie bought, a New York calendar for my mum. She has one every year :sunny:

[Minniespal]

I see that QVC are having one of their 'Countdown to Christmas' shopping days today, with Yankee Candles on at 10pm http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/19.gif

Excellent ~ Will have to have a little looksie. I have way too mnay YCs but I usually put in a large order online for gifts for family and friends.

Thanx Santa Mandy :thumbsup2

[Karen Mouse]

Merry christmas everybody :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa:

Hallmark have released some of their disney tree ornaments :banana:

Going to place my order next week for 4 of them.

[mandymouse]

Here's a link for some of the Hallmark decorations ~ get ready to take out a second mortgage ~ LOL

http://www.hallmarkplace.com/store/index.php?searchStr=disney&act=viewCat

[mandymouse]

Woohoo !! 12 Weeks Til Christmas

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Could everyone keep their eyes peeled for some Mickey Mouse christmas cards please, and let me know if you see any

Thanks

Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/20.gif

p.s. Telling me that there are some in Wal-Mart won't help :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Strommie]

Here's a link for some of the Hallmark decorations ~ get ready to take out a second mortgage ~ LOL

http://www.hallmarkplace.com/store/index.php?searchStr=disney&act=viewCat

Too many nice things http://bestsmileys.com/excited/3.gif

[Minniespal]

Could everyone keep their eyes peeled for some Mickey Mouse christmas cards please, and let me know if you see any

Will keep a look out for you Mandy :thumbsup2

[pokemon_master]

Woo; 12 weeks. I hope you find the cards you need, but I thought that you'd have enough in your cupboards to send everyone on the DIS boards 2 christmas cards each. ;)

[mandymouse]

Woohoo !! Hubby bought my Christmas present today

Isn't he cute ??

http://www.castlechina.co.uk/pictures/156/mid/Stitch_as_Elvis.jpg

[Karen Mouse]

Woohoo !! Hubby bought my Christmas present today

Isn't he cute ??

http://www.castlechina.co.uk/pictures/156/mid/Stitch_as_Elvis.jpg

Aaaah - hes adorable! - I ordered for my son for christmas a mickey -dressed up as a ships captain (ready for our cruise next Oct :woohoo: ), but I could keep it a secret - I gave it him straight away! :blush: I'm terrible - I end up giving everything early then shopping for more stuff later.

My best friends baby is due on christmas day - already bought loads of stuff.
Cant wait to give him a big christmas cuddle :grouphug:

[mandymouse]

Aaaah - hes adorable! - I ordered for my son for christmas a mickey -dressed up as a ships captain (ready for our cruise next Oct :woohoo: )

That sounds great Karen, do you have a picture of it ? Where did you get it from ? I'm the same, I bought my DD her TV/DVD a few weeks ago and gave it to her ~ well the box was too big to leave lying around ~ well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :rotfl: :rotfl:

Mandy :)

[natalielongstaff]

I bought my DD her TV/DVD a few weeks ago and gave it to her ~ well the box was too big to leave lying around ~ well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :rotfl: :rotfl:

Mandy :)

mandy thats a very poor excuse for your lack of self control :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[CustardTart]

11 weeks already? How fab!! http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/23.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/23.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/23.gif
It's all going beeootifully - so many people are ticked off my list already! Only problem is I've been hoarding all my Christmas prezzies in the spare bedroom and now my MIL is coming to stay so I've got to move them! Some are in really big boxes too... :confused3

[CustardTart]

Lurve your Elvis Stitch, Mandy! :thumbsup2 I've got a soft toy version - very cute... :stitch2: :stitch2: :stitch2:

[Karen Mouse]

That sounds great Karen, do you have a picture of it ? Where did you get it from ? I'm the same, I bought my DD her TV/DVD a few weeks ago and gave it to her ~ well the box was too big to leave lying around ~ well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :rotfl: :rotfl:

Mandy :)

I got him off ebay (us site). Theres some great stuff on there compared to the uk site. Just the shipping that makes things cost more. Bought my hubby the cruise passporter off Amazon today too (I might just have to read it before I wrap it up though :rotfl2: )

I love your reasoning :lmao: :lmao: - I just shove things in the loft (not that theres much room - its full of bauble and christmas trees!)

We're off to Berlin on Friday for a long weekend - I love hunting for baubles for my "travel" tree. We have a wooden clog from Amsterdam, a tram from San Fransisco, a coke bottle from Atlanta, etc etc. Its a great way of re-living your holidays as you decorate the tree.

Merry christmas everybody :santa:

[ariel75]

My Ds Wants The Cars Tv/dvd Player From Woolies For Christmas!!!very Tempted To Get It

[Minniespal]

Woohoo !! Hubby bought my Christmas present today

Isn't he cute ??

He's lovely Mandy :thumbsup2

[princess jackson]

Well just got home from a little spree................

Went to the elc centre, got a vanity mirror/drawer, and a keyboard to drive me mad!!!!!

then off to toys r us, and spent a fair while in there.

Came out with a few disney princess things on offer.

got 3 games for her v smile console, princess slipper game, got a children music player free, and got a princess magnet/whiteboard, with lots and lots of pens, cryons and magnets.

Saved £33 alone in toys r us.

Might have to start on the rest of the family shortly lol.

[pokemon_master]

Elvis Stitch looks so cool; I rememeber going to WDW and seeing a lot of them in cuddly toy form.. :)

Yay; 11 weeks! :woohoo:

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/16.gif

Woohoo !! It's 10 Weeks Til Christmas !!

Has anyone bought any more presents ??

Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/13.gif

[Minniespal]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/16.gif

Woohoo !! It's 10 Weeks Til Christmas !!

Has anyone bought any more presents ??

Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/13.gif

I have ~ Went shopping on Saturday :thumbsup2 Got wrapping paper, a couple of pressies for DH and my Secret Santa pressie for work.

[Strommie]

Am getting a bit excited about Christmas now :goodvibes Have only bought 2 pressies so far, but really want to get as many as possible fairly soon then I can feel ultra organised this year :thumbsup2

[higgy66]

I hadn't intended to buy any presents yet. I sell children's books and everytime I order more stock in I keep putting books in my drawer for my own kids! No wonder i'm not makling any money!!! :rotfl:

[CustardTart]

I have bought something for everyone now and quite a few on my list are finished! :santa: :santa: :santa: Main thing I have left to do is start the Memories Book I'm planning to give my MIL... :rolleyes1

[arieljasmine]

There are some really organised people on here! I am quite proud that I have bought one pack of Christmas cards and some sparkly bows :rotfl: Must try harder.....

ArielJasmine princess:

[Minniespal]

I am quite proud that I have bought one pack of Christmas cards and some sparkly bows :rotfl:

At least once you buy the pressies you will have some wicked wrapping for them :thumbsup2

[Cyrano]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/16.gif

Woohoo !! It's 10 Weeks Til Christmas !!

Has anyone bought any more presents ??

Mandy http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/13.gif
We'll be hitting the Fort and Buchannan Galleries when we get to Glasgow later this week :thumbsup2 That should put a bit of a dent in the Christmas present list.

Will be looking for lots of Christmas cards for the exchanges as well my Secret Santa gift :goodvibes

[Minniespal]

We'll be hitting the Fort and Buchannan Galleries when we get to Glasgow later this week

Nice one Reid ;)

[mandymouse]

On the Disney Store (uk site), you can request a copy of their Christmas catalogue http://disneystore-shopping.disney.co.uk/brochure_request.aspx

Ooh, I can't wait for it to come :thumbsup2

[taraprather]

SANTA CALLLED! xmas is coming early for my son this year! He got front row tickets to the raw/smackdown double edition, right next to the stage! This is his BIG present. He is SO excited. He absolutly loves wrestling. So, his xmas is done since I already have him a few small things. Now I need to get started on my 2 year old daughter...still looking for tmx elmo!

[Karen Mouse]

On the Disney Store (uk site), you can request a copy of their Christmas catalogue http://disneystore-shopping.disney.co.uk/brochure_request.aspx

Ooh, I can't wait for it to come :thumbsup2

Requested catalogue- nice one - thanks :thumbsup2

[Minniespal]

On the Disney Store (uk site), you can request a copy of their Christmas catalogue http://disneystore-shopping.disney.co.uk/brochure_request.aspx

I've just requested mine :thumbsup2

You also get 10% off your first purchase :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

On the Disney Store (uk site), you can request a copy of their Christmas catalogue http://disneystore-shopping.disney.co.uk/brochure_request.aspx

Ooh, I can't wait for it to come :thumbsup2
Thanks for the link, Mandy! :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

SANTA CALLLED! xmas is coming early for my son this year! He got front row tickets to the raw/smackdown double edition, right next to the stage! This is his BIG present. He is SO excited. He absolutly loves wrestling. So, his xmas is done since I already have him a few small things. Now I need to get started on my 2 year old daughter...still looking for tmx elmo!
That's a fab gift! :thumbsup2 My son and I had ringside seats at WWE Insurrexion a few years ago - we're even on the video which was fantastic! He's going to love it as the wrestlers get up close and personal - as I recall The Rock stood on my foot... :blush:

[mandymouse]

On the Disney Store (uk site), you can request a copy of their Christmas catalogue http://disneystore-shopping.disney.co.uk/brochure_request.aspx

Ooh, I can't wait for it to come :thumbsup2

Woohoo !! 10 % off the first order too, I hadn't noticed that in my hurry to post the link

[Minniespal]

Woohoo !! 10 % off the first order too, I hadn't noticed that in my hurry to post the link

Makes it all the more tempting :thumbsup2

[arieljasmine]

SANTA CALLLED! xmas is coming early for my son this year! He got front row tickets to the raw/smackdown double edition, right next to the stage! This is his BIG present. He is SO excited. He absolutly loves wrestling. So, his xmas is done since I already have him a few small things. Now I need to get started on my 2 year old daughter...still looking for tmx elmo!

Excellent pressie, live wrestling is amazing - can't believe you got front row!

About the tmx elmo - I have just got one for my dad to give my mum from Amazon.

ArielJasmine princess:

[ely3857]

Looks like a few have been out buying for friends & family but what's on your wish list?

This is the first time I genuinely dont need anything and there is very little I want that I havnt already got. With this in mind Gavin & I have set a £150 max limit on each other so will be perfume, books and maybe a couple of cd's then Gavin can spend the rest in the Disney Store!

:sunny:

Jodie

[mandymouse]

[COLOR=RoyalBlue][B]Looks like a few have been out buying for friends & family but what's on your wish list?

Hubby bought my pressie a couple of weeks again, here it is

http://www.castlechina.co.uk/pictures/156/mid/Stitch_as_Elvis.jpg

and I know he's got me some bits and pieces from WDW too (ooh, I can't wait till Christmas Day)

Mandy :santa:

[Minniespal]

what's on your wish list?

Jodie

I would love some jewellery. I've seen a Tiffany heart necklace that I like with the matching bracelet. I'm not greedy though, so I would settle for either.

[Cyrano]

Woohoo !! 10 % off the first order too, I hadn't noticed that in my hurry to post the link
Nice one :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

...what's on your wish list?

I know DH has already bought me a gorgeous Balenciaga handbag (I saw it, wanted it - next thing I know, he's wrapping it up for Christmas!) but apart from that I hope to get a new filofax as mine is falling to pieces. Anything else would be a bonus... :thumbsup2

[arieljasmine]

I know Andy bought me some stuff in WDW so I am really excited to find out what that is, but I know I will be getting some of it for my birthday too, so will have to wait a bit longer. Other than that, I would like the Little Mermaid on DVD, and a selection box (I am such a child!)

ArielJasmine princess:

[Chilly]

I don't know what I want for Christmas. I think I would just like money really to put towards buying a house next year.

It is also my birthday at Christmas and I don't know what I want for that either.

I better get thinking!

[Lizzy Lemon]

Its my birthday on the 23rd December so I have to think up twice as many (hopefully). I would like POC2 DVD but what I really need is some new clothes as I have shrunk in size and am still shrinking (joined the gym and dieting!) some spending dollars wouldn't go amiss either. I have got Ashley more or less sorted out with some Cars goodies and Glen wants a Liverpool shirt and x box games. Off to London tomorrow so may get a bit more done.

[Minniespal]

I would like the Little Mermaid on DVD, and a selection box (I am such a child!)

ArielJasmine princess:

Me too Laur's :goodvibes

[ely3857]

a selection box (I am such a child!)
ArielJasmine princess:

Christmas isnt Christmas without a selection box and an advent calendar!

:sunny:

Jodie

[Chilly]

I haven't bought anything for anyone yet (apart from DIS exchange) and have no idea what to get anyone either.

[mandymouse]

I haven't bought anything for anyone yet (apart from DIS exchange) and have no idea what to get anyone either.

At least you've got your priorities right Claire :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[natalielongstaff]

I have got a bike for ds....not got dd's yet tho :)

still plenty of time ;)

[ely3857]

Just been browsing round Pound Stretcher, they have POTC advent calendars!

:sunny:

Jodie

[arieljasmine]

Just been browsing round Pound Stretcher, they have POTC advent calendars!

:sunny:

Jodie

I've got my eye on one of those too, I saw them in Morrisons. :goodvibes

ArielJasmine princess:

[fizz13]

Planning to do a lot of my shopping in WDW this year, hope everyone wants a Mickey Antenna Topper :lmao:

[CustardTart]

Just been browsing round Pound Stretcher, they have POTC advent calendars!

:sunny:

Jodie
Oooh - I'm going to have to get a couple of those! :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

Just been browsing round Pound Stretcher, they have POTC advent calendars!

:sunny:

Jodie

Ooh chocolate and Captain Jack Sparrow ~ what more could a woman wish for ?? :love:

[ely3857]

Ooh chocolate and Captain Jack Sparrow ~ what more could a woman wish for ?? :love:

The one's I saw had Orlando (& Keira) on the front aswell :teeth:

:sunny:

Jodie

[Cyrano]

Got a few bits and pieces today.

Got Santa Clause 2 in Disney Store reduced to £6.99.. even nicer with 10% Euro Disney shareholder discount :)

Nice Christmas mugs in John Lewis reduced to £2.25. Got 14. So that's my team, girls in the office and teachers sorted :thumbsup2

Think I'm getting Diane som Pilgrim jewelry, but as she was with me will get that another time.

Went to the art store and bought fabric pens, stencils and amke your own solar system as DD is in to that sort of thing :goodvibes

[mandymouse]

Great start Reid :thumbsup2

We're off for a shopping trip next week as it's half term, so that I can get my Disney Store fix at the Trafford Centre (I can't wait) :)

[Cyrano]

I'm on a roll now :teeth: Used HMV code from Florence, although would not accept DS Lite for DD and DS so we have still to get those :)

[Laurafoster]

Ive got most of my christmas presents all sorted now, just a few more to order then the tedious task or wrapping them all up!

[motheroftink]

Mandymouse, they have got the POTC advent calendars in Tesco too, I had to get one for my DD.

I am beginning to get in the spirit now, I always have to get my birthday out of the way first. I have got my cards (got them in the January sales) have got some wrapping paper and some Christmassy bottle bags - now I just need to buy some pressies to wrap up.

I have got a week off in November and I am planning to try to have it all finished during that week. Also I hope to pick up some nice last minute stuff in Amsterdam at the beginning of December. I'm hoping they'll have a nice little Christmas market or something so I can get some local treats, maybe Stollen and gingerbread type things. Yummy.

:yay:

[Minniespal]

I've been food shopping this morning and managed to pick up some Disney sweeties for my Secret Santa pressie ;)

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas4/24.gif

Woohoo !! It's 2 Months Til Christmas

[Karen Mouse]

Merry "2 months til christmas" everybody

Got most of my prezzies bought or at least know what I'm getting - all except for my Mom and Dad :confused3

Havent a clue. Been racking my brains but still drawn a blank. They are sooooo hard to buy for. Mom doesnt like practical stuff but doesnt like girlie stuff either. I always buy Dad a ps2 game so I was looking to think of something different this year. I was thinking of garden lighting but they have lots already. Any ideas?

I make my own cards for xmas, so I'll be starting that after our halloween party on Saturday (I take over the dining table for a week!)

Whats everyone doing for xmas dinner? we have the usual dilemma every year of whose paents we go to, or have over etc and try to do the juggling act of seeing everyone.

Merry christmas everyone :wave:

[Minniespal]

Just got to but the sweeties from Thorntons, which I am going to do at lunch time :thumbsup2

Just need to wrap them now :rolleyes:

[mandymouse]

We had a very successful trip this weekend to Manchester where I managed to get loads from the Disney Store. I bought some Santa Tiggers, Eeyore, Pooh, Christmas Cards, Mickey & Minnie tree decorations and a Tinker Bell tree topper - woohoo !! I can't wait to put my tree up :)

[Cyrano]

Sounds a successful shopping trip Mandy :)

[pokemon_master]

I can't wait to put my tree up :)

What else is new? :rolleyes:

I hope your Tinker Topper has fun whilst overlooking the thousands of our decorations you have Mandy.. :)

[Minniespal]

We had a very successful trip this weekend to Manchester where I managed to get loads from the Disney Store. I bought some Santa Tiggers, Eeyore, Pooh, Christmas Cards, Mickey & Minnie tree decorations and a Tinker Bell tree topper - woohoo !! I can't wait to put my tree up :)

Excellent news Mand :thumbsup2

Are the Mickey and Minnie tree toppers nice? I ordered them online and I can't wait till they arrive. Ordered the Tinkerbelle tree bauble as well.

[mandymouse]

Excellent news Mand :thumbsup2

Are the Mickey and Minnie tree toppers nice? I ordered them online and I can't wait till they arrive. Ordered the Tinkerbelle tree bauble as well.

Yes Florence, the Mickey & Minnie tree topper is nicer than the Tinker Bell one, but it was a bit too heavy for my tree. I was so lucky this weekend, as I bought some stuff yesterday and when I went in again this morning there was new stuff on the shelves

Mandy :)

[Minniespal]

Yes Florence, the Mickey & Minnie tree topper is nicer than the Tinker Bell one, but it was a bit too heavy for my tree. I was so lucky this weekend, as I bought some stuff yesterday and when I went in again this morning there was new stuff on the shelves

Mandy :)


Excellent, Thanx Mandy :goodvibes

[Cyrano]

Yes Florence, the Mickey & Minnie tree topper is nicer than the Tinker Bell one, but it was a bit too heavy for my tree. I was so lucky this weekend, as I bought some stuff yesterday and when I went in again this morning there was new stuff on the shelves

Mandy :)
I thought both were very heavy and could not imagine the top branch holding either :blush:

[mandymouse]

I thought both were very heavy and could not imagine the top branch holding either :blush:

Well even if I have to use sticky back plastic and super glue, that topper is going on my tree (mind you it may have to stay on there, even when the tree's been put away) :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Minniespal]

Well even if I have to use sticky back plastic and super glue, that topper is going on my tree (mind you it may have to stay on there, even when the tree's been put away) :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Nice one Mandy ~ Were theres a will theres a way ;)

[arieljasmine]

Well done, Mandy, sounds like you are getting well organised.

I went to a Boots Christmas shopping evening on Thursday night, so managed to get loads of pressies in there - and lots of points to spend on me - muhahahahahaha!

ArielJasmine princess:

[MrsJobba1]

Well done, Mandy, sounds like you are getting well organised.

I went to a Boots Christmas shopping evening on Thursday night, so managed to get loads of pressies in there - and lots of points to spend on me - muhahahahahaha!

ArielJasmine princess:

snap me too, I went to boots with DH. Dh now says he does not want to step into another boots for 12 months- Howver I now have £38 on my boots card :blush:

[Minniespal]

I did my Boots shopping online :thumbsup2 Got triple reward points as well :goodvibes Now all I have to do is think what I want to spend them on :rolleyes:

[CustardTart]

...Got most of my prezzies bought or at least know what I'm getting - all except for my Mom and Dad :confused3 Havent a clue. Been racking my brains but still drawn a blank. They are sooooo hard to buy for... I know what you mean - my MIL is very difficult. However she's just been to stay and was rather taken with Sky+ so we're getting that for her Christmas and birthday (also in December) which was an excellent result! :thumbsup2 I'm now almost done gift-wise... :woohoo:

...Whats everyone doing for xmas dinner? we have the usual dilemma every year of whose paents we go to, or have over etc and try to do the juggling act of seeing everyone... This year I'm going all out with a multi-course feast! We don't really do the extended family thing anymore as Christmas Day on the motorway lost it's appeal some years ago. My DD and her DF spend Christmas Day with us every other year - I don't really like sharing her but I've found that works pretty well. :rolleyes1

[mandymouse]

http://members.aol.com/vltdisney/xmaspluto01.gif

.... It's Christmas next month !!

[cornish pixie]

It's nice to know that I'm not the only one that has that on their mind first thing in the morning!!! :goodvibes
Have started getting a few pressies at last and am going to make the christmas cake with the girls at the weekend.
Thanks for all your help the other day when I P.M.'d you have really enjoyed reading all about your Chrimbo trips.
Can't wait till our trip next August but also am getting so excited about our christmas trip in 2008 :santa:
Anyway must away got to get ready for work and sort the girls out ( listening to christmas music as we speak!!)
Take care. have a great day with lot's of christmas thoughts,
Cornish Pixie :wave2:

[wils]

http://members.aol.com/vltdisney/xmaspluto01.gif

.... It's Christmas next month !!

YAY! I do love Christmas. We bought the storybooks we are going to use with the toddlers yesterday. A couple of them have little puppet animals in them!

Decided the Christmas cards I was planning to make are going to be too complex for this year so I'm simplifying. I suppose being +ve it means I have made a start on next years cards!

Shopping pretty much done except for my parents who I always struggle with.

Will be able to focus a bit better when the kids birthdays and party are over.

[mandymouse]

Phew !! I have just spent the last 2 1/2 hours writing all my Dis Christmas Cards ~ my arm is really aching now, but it was nice to write them while listening to my Christmas CD

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif

[Minniespal]

Phew !! I have just spent the last 2 1/2 hours writing all my Dis Christmas Cards ~ my arm is really aching now, but it was nice to write them while listening to my Christmas CD

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif

Nice one Mandy :thumbsup2

[ariel75]

:thumbsup2 i havn't even brought mine yet roughly when do you post them out? :santa:

[mandymouse]

:thumbsup2 i havn't even brought mine yet roughly when do you post them out? :santa:

I usually post them out at the beginning of December by 2nd class :)

[Strommie]

I need to buy my cards!! I can then post them out just before I go away :thumbsup2

[pokemon_master]

I saw the Woolworths Christmas Advert today, woo!! I so hope that the local Woolworths has their Decorations up soon so I can do my list!! :woohoo: (it's our tradition in our house..)

Perhaps you should work there Mandy so they can do it quicker!! :teeth: ::yes::

[ariel75]

[QUOTE=mandymouse]I usually post them out at the beginning of December by 2nd class :)[/QUOTE
Thanks Mandy though i will try and send yours to coincide with you putting up your tree :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[mandymouse]

[QUOTE=mandymouse]I usually post them out at the beginning of December by 2nd class :)[/QUOTE
Thanks Mandy though i will try and send yours to coincide with you putting up your tree :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Thanks Eloise, I wonder who I'll get my first card from ;)

[pokemon_master]

I wish I had one of these:

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/9349/o102703ji8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[mandymouse]

Very cute Matt :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Minniespal]

Lovely Matt :)

[mandymouse]

Woohoo !! I've just bought my last pressie, I can't wait to wrap everything up now :thumbsup2

[Funniebunny]

Gosh hasn't this year flown by. I can't believe we are in November already.
I haven't bought a thing yet for Christmas but we have started planning. We were going to spend the day together at home but we have now invited David's parents down from Manchester, not sure if they will come yet but the offer is there. Next job is to decide what to buy, we are only buying for parents this year as we are trying to save up. If you have any idea's what to buy Dad's please post as they are always so difficult to buy for.

[Minniespal]

I got lots of pressies from here (http://www.buyagift.co.uk/) and here (http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/)

HTH :thumbsup2

[Strommie]

I got lots of pressies from here (http://www.buyagift.co.uk/) and here (http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/)

HTH :thumbsup2

Those sites look great, am just going to stick them in my Favourites :thumbsup2

[Minniespal]

Those sites look great, am just going to stick them in my Favourites :thumbsup2

Benefits of being a shop-aholic Kathryn ;) I have all the best shopping sites :thumbsup2

[Strommie]

Benefits of being a shop-aholic Kathryn ;) I have all the best shopping sites :thumbsup2

Well, I am always up for learning about new shopping opportunities :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

[Minniespal]

Well, I am always up for learning about new shopping opportunities :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

Anytime Kathryn :goodvibes

[pokemon_master]

I have spent ages today on the net trying to find some christmas pokemon stuff for my signiture and my avatar, and I finally have!!!!!! :woohoo: I am rather disappointed by how much I had to go to find these, but it is well worth it now that I have. :thumbsup2

I am also in the process of making an extra secret christmas surpise for you guys, which will come out on the 24th of Novemeber; just after Thanksgiving. Don't worry, I am sure you will have seen it all before.. :)

In the meantime check all of my Pokemon stuff out!! :teeth:

[Strommie]

Love the Christmas Pokemon pics Matt :thumbsup2 Can't wait to see what this surprise is going to be :cool1:

[mandymouse]

Love the Christmas Pokemon pics Matt :thumbsup2 Can't wait to see what this surprise is going to be :cool1:

Me too Matt, your Pokemon stuff are cute :thumbsup2

[Minniespal]

Kathryn and Matt love your Christmas decorations.

Matt ~ Looking forward to the 24th :thumbsup2

[Cyrano]

Looks like everyone is starting to get into the Christmas spirit http://bestsmileys.com/christmas6/2.gif

[pokemon_master]

Looks like everyone is starting to get into the Christmas spirit http://bestsmileys.com/christmas6/2.gif

Mandy is probably very happy now. :yay:

[ariel75]

Me too Matt, your Pokemon stuff are cute :thumbsup2
Mandy have you recieved the disney store christmas book yet?

[Minniespal]

Mandy have you recieved the disney store christmas book yet?

I was just wondering that ~ I haven't received mine yet :rolleyes:

[mandymouse]

I was just wondering that ~ I haven't received mine yet :rolleyes:

No, I haven't received mine either ;)

[Lizzy Lemon]

Haven't had mine either, but I got a lovely tea light holder from the Disney Store in London couple of weeks ago. Its not on their web site yet so I'm really glad I got it. When I was paying for it DH was buying me a Minnie Mouse in her pink PJ's that I'd had my eye on, I pretended not to notice as I thought it may be for Xmas but he gave it to me the same day. Ashley has said he'll get me Mickey in his blue PJ's with his star rewards (when he's earned 100 stars he gets a treat of his choice and he wants to use it on me, how lovely is that for a 10 year old to do). :lovestruc

[ariel75]

How sweet that he thinks of you before himself

[mandymouse]

Ashley has said he'll get me Mickey in his blue PJ's with his star rewards (when he's earned 100 stars he gets a treat of his choice and he wants to use it on me, how lovely is that for a 10 year old to do). :lovestruc

Aww, how sweet is that ?? bless him :)

[Minniespal]

Ashley has said he'll get me Mickey in his blue PJ's with his star rewards (when he's earned 100 stars he gets a treat of his choice and he wants to use it on me, how lovely is that for a 10 year old to do). :lovestruc

What a lovely thing to do.

I've got Minnie in her PJs ~ She's so cute :)

[Minniespal]

I've just spent the last hour writing out my Christmas Cards. Feels as though my left hand is about to drop off :teeth:

[pokemon_master]

I've just spent the last hour writing out my Christmas Cards. Feels as though my left hand is about to drop off :teeth:

At least they are done now. :)

I found this Christmas Tree that you can plug into your computer at our local garden centre. I assume you can do lots of stuff with it once it's plugged in, but I am not sure.. I am so buying it next time; it's only £7 so it's a bargain.

[Minniespal]

I found this Christmas Tree that you can plug into your computer

Sounds lovely Matt :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

Nat ~ I hope you have a great day doing your Christmas shopping today, let us know what you get

.... and if anyone else is off shopping, let us know how you get on :thumbsup2

[ely3857]

.... and if anyone else is off shopping, let us know how you get on :thumbsup2

I'm doing mine tomorrow, off to the Trafford Centre while Gavin is working :teeth:

:sunny:

Jodie

[mandymouse]

I'm doing mine tomorrow, off to the Trafford Centre while Gavin is working :teeth:

:sunny:

Jodie

Have a good day shopping Jodie :thumbsup2

[pokemon_master]

.... and if anyone else is off shopping, let us know how you get on :thumbsup2

We shan't be doing ours for a long time, although we are researching christmas decorations this year to try and make things really nice. I'll let you know when we go, but it won't be until the week before christmas, which is when I get off school as we always do it together. :)

I think there is going to be lots of competition with our cousins this year ~ this year we bought 2 pumpkins so the cousins buy another one to stage us up! They are not getting away with it on christmas! I'll be putting christmas decorations on christmas eve if I have to!! :teeth:

[Minniespal]

Bought some new Christmas decorations when I was shopping in Tesco this afternoon.

Also bought one of the limited edition Me 2 U Bears for below the Christmas Tree.

Here is a piccie:-

http://www.clintoncards.co.uk/ecommerce/shop/productpics/GYW0260.jpg

[mandymouse]

Also bought one of the limited edition Me 2 U Bears for below the Christmas Tree.

Here is a piccie:-

http://www.clintoncards.co.uk/ecommerce/shop/productpics/GYW0260.jpg

Oh Florence, he's gorgeous :thumbsup2

[Minniespal]

He is cute, isn't he Mandy.

[natalielongstaff]

back from leicester shopping :thumbsup2 got my dis exchange sorted :woohoo: and my secret santa :woohoo:
bring on santa now :)

[Minniespal]

back from leicester shopping :thumbsup2 got my dis exchange sorted :woohoo: and my secret santa :woohoo:
bring on santa now :)

Excellent news Nat :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

back from leicester shopping :thumbsup2 got my dis exchange sorted :woohoo: and my secret santa :woohoo:
bring on santa now :)

Nice one Nat, I hope you had a good day :)

[mandymouse]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas6/2.gif

It's Christmas Day, 7 Weeks Today !!!

[wils]

WOW where is the time going :confused3

[Minniespal]

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas6/2.gif

It's Christmas Day, 7 Weeks Today !!!

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[Strommie]

I am getting quite excited now :woohoo: Bought my DIS xmas cards yesterday, so need to start writing them now!!

[Minniespal]

I am getting quite excited now :woohoo: Bought my DIS xmas cards yesterday, so need to start writing them now!!

Excellent news Kathryn :thumbsup2

[ariel75]

:santa: :santa: just finished writing my cards for the exchange 2 hours it took :santa: :santa:

[Minniespal]

:santa: :santa: just finished writing my cards for the exchange 2 hours it took :santa: :santa:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/Minniespal/Smilies/Crayon.gifExcellent news ~ Bet you are glad that is donehttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v33/Minniespal/Smilies/Crayon.gif

[ariel75]

definately i even brought a few stamps to start off with when i picked my ds up from school.

[mandymouse]

:santa: :santa: just finished writing my cards for the exchange 2 hours it took :santa: :santa:

Well done Eloise, it doesn't half make your arm ache ~ doesn't it ? :thumbsup2

[ely3857]

Despite the fact that I detest shopping (unless it's as wdw!) and that the traffic was horrendous on the way to Manchester I had a successful shopping trip. Got everything I need for Gavin bar one thing that was out of stock but I can check that shop every day when at work in Leeds.

Got to do it all again in a couple of weeks with Gavin to get evrything for family & friends.

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/1.gif

Jodie

[mandymouse]

It sounds like you had a successful shopping trip Jodie :thumbsup2

[Strommie]

I work in Manchester city centre, and went shopping after work today. Managed to get a few more christmassy bits, but am doing a lot of my shopping online this year :thumbsup2

Am going to Leeds tomorrow for the day with my mum, so will have a look there too :goodvibes

[mandymouse]

Managed to get a few more christmassy bits, but am doing a lot of my shopping online this year :thumbsup2

Am going to Leeds tomorrow for the day with my mum, so will have a look there too :goodvibes

I've bought all my books, DVD's, games and calendars on-line this year - it's just far too easy :thumbsup2

Have a good day in Leeds tomorrow Kathryn :)

[pokemon_master]

2 Weeks left until the NORAD Santa tracker gets online again. :woohoo:

Who's going to do it? :)

[Cyrano]

2 Weeks left until the NORAD Santa tracker gets online again. :woohoo:

Who's going to do it? :)
Great :woohoo: Troops were asking about this last night.
http://www.noradsanta.org/index.php

[jen_uk]

I bought a few pressies last weekend and wrapped them up. Still got loooooooaaaaaads to buy yet tho!!

[Minniespal]

2 Weeks left until the NORAD Santa tracker gets online again. :woohoo:

Who's going to do it? :)

Me, me, me :thumbsup2

[ariel75]

Well done Eloise, it doesn't half make your arm ache ~ doesn't it ? :thumbsup2
it will be a while till i do my family and friends :goodvibes

[Minniespal]

it will be a while till i do my family and friends :goodvibes

I'm the same ~ I've bought the cards but I won't be writing them for a while. Have my priorities right though and have done the ones for the Dis :thumbsup2

[Cyrano]

I'm the same ~ I've bought the cards but I won't be writing them for a while. Have my priorities right though and have done the ones for the Dis :thumbsup2
I've done both and DP just looks at me strangely :rotfl:

[Minniespal]

I've done both and DP just looks at me strangely :rotfl:

No wonder Reid ~ You are organised :)

[mandymouse]

and DP just looks at me strangely :rotfl:

Don't we all Reid ??? Only joking bab :)

[arieljasmine]

2 Weeks left until the NORAD Santa tracker gets online again. :woohoo:

Who's going to do it? :)

What is the NORAD Santa tracker? I am intrigued...

ArielJasmine princess: