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Aww thank you so much, I agree with the nutcracker not a decoration for me but I do love the film xx

I donlove a garden centre at Christmas time, we went to ny brothers after and had one there. As soon as it hits October hot chocolate is a daily thing haha xx

Aww thank you what lovley kind words, I'm so happy the meal plan ideas have helped and hopefully it has saved you a little money too xx

Thank you so much xx

Yes I forgot about subscriptions, a good one for kids is a child's book subscriptions . Thank you for the reminder xx

That sounds like a great Christmas when you were young, simpler times hit was always magical. Yes so much more now but Christmas for the little ones is even more magical with so much around to see and do. It does start early now but I also notice as soon as it's over Easter comes into the shops xx

I used to take my children in the car to see local houses that had lots of outside Christmas lights. We sometimes buy a Christmas decoration on holiday, if they have any.That way you can see where you have been. We have tried making gingerbread houses when my girls were small. They never stuck together.😁 Great idea to watch a pantomime on the tv. Thank you .😍

@jackieegerton7446 we have a great house decorated around the corner from us I will put it in a weekly vlog as it looks great. Yes the gingerbread houses never stick together so just gave up and ate them haha Cc

I need to do this, the lid from the big pot obviously doesn't fit the small one but next time I need tk buy a smaller yogurt l will buy one with a lid and keep it thank you for the tip xx

I do a stocking at the end of my son's bed now but we never had anything in our bedrooms on Christmas morning. I missed out there. Aww thank you for your kindness I do appreciate it xx

😆😂😆 this made me laugh so much 🤣 xx

Wow 14 rooms that's a lot of cleaning. I can just manage mine haha. My son still loves his room decorated but I know it won't last forever but I will wait until he tells me like your girls did. That's great you are done and can now enjoy the festive season, I have a few small bits to get then I am done too. Looking forward to relaxing more than anything xx

Sometimes you just run out of time and need a wing it week xx

Yes I need to do this the only problem I have is the usual one I buy is a much bigger lid.but I'm sure it will still work xx

I'm on it I will do a lot more in the new year xx

I agree more money and get less, I have never heard of that chutney I will keep an eye out for that one sounds delicious xx

@Solomumtoone hey my son brings it from Morrisons xx

I love gherkins too, I made sure I picked up a jar. Yes prices are definitely increasing its tough to find deals now. Thank you hope you have a good weekend too xx

Didn't realise I said that much

I know I've noticed not much around either xx

Thank you, I'm on it I will definitely do a lot more in the new year xx

The dark chocolate rice cakes sound super yummy! I think you mentioned them before here and I had the same thought! I wonder if we get those here! 😅

a wing it kind of week is exactly what I do most weeks lol! I just use what we have and make dinners haha! Yes, feeling the pinch. Definitely would enjoy your videos about cooking on a budget!

I agree the shops I go too are just around the corner from my sons school. Other shops are on the other side of town which are more expensive too. Xx

They really are nice, if you don't have them there buy plain rice cakes and some dark chocolate. Melt the chocolate and spread over tbe rice cakes leave in the fridge/ freezer to set xx

I'm usually good at planning but as it get closer to Christmas and being so busy we are having more wing it weeks with what we already have. I will definitely be doing some more budget friendly meals and shopping plans xx

Thank you so much hope you have a good weekend too xx

Thank you I always get stuck with stocking fillers xx

Thank you, Elf is fun my son is loving it and it gets him out if bed in the morning to find what he has been up too xx

Mu mum did the same thing with us I tuknk we opened our last gift around 6pm she wanted to give us a chance to enjoy the gift first xx

Yes batteries are a must at Christmas for decorations, toys everything. That sounds an absolute pain in the butt about the rubbish, u really hope they helped you out yesterday. My dad was a refuse man he would have helped he always helped those in need. It sounds like you are going through a difficult time I'm so sorry it must be so tough for you especially this time of year. Sending lots of love and hugs to you xx

@@Solomumtoone Thanks lovely I managed to catch the bin men yesterday and said I'm on the assisted lift they came in collected my bin emptied it and put it back into the yard finally he said he would put a report in about all the massive collection of bin bags so hopefully someone will come out especially to remove them. Yes going through such a tough time it's the little things that get to you isn't it especially this time of the year plus in my mind I want to do things but my body has other ideas it would be nice to have a day off from pain xxxx

Take a deep breath as long as you are with your family having fun that's what they will remember sending love and hugs to you xx

@Solomumtoone that's true but just wish I could get some presents x

Thank you so much he was very happy, nothing else went wrong thankfully. With our elf we only do fun things xx

@Solomumtoone that's good nothing else went wrong. I've had a but of a time of it myself since coming back from butlins but we get there. Tomorrow seeing santa and singing Christmas carols in the trees at the local church so that will hopefully be a lovely end to a rough week. We only used to do fun things as well actually ours only sat on the table after one time I put toilet paper round the tree and Oscar didn't like it so after that I had all the props and they just sat on thebtabme watching their tv or feeding the pets or looking after the baby elves but he didn't like them being in the house and thinking they were moving round again night so they went x

Absolutely I forgot once too now I have a draw full of them. No batteries with kids toys at Christmas is the worst haha xx

So excited. Xx

I'm so sorry you are going through this right now, are you using the food bank to help. Christmas is stressful and when going through tough times the guilt can be intense too. Yes the true meaning of Christmas has been forgotten se ding lots of love to you xx

I would love too at some point but not right now. My son would have one tomorrow if he could xx

Thank you so much, sausage and mash woth gravy is the best comfort food can't beat it xx

Thank you so much I will be sure to let him know. O no how awful I hope you are starting to feel better now and getting plenty of rest hopefully you will feel better soon to carry on with Christmas prep soon. My neighbours are lovely I'm very lucky xx

Thank you so much I will let him know xx

Exactly pre Christmas challenges it happens. Yes my boy is a typical boy haha. My boy is loving the Elf at the moment yesterday we played floor is lava which he loved xx

@Solomumtoone Rachel,you're a brilliant mum. You put so much effort into making christmas so special for your lovely boy.Brilliant 💐

@@KathySiddle thank you so much for your kind words xx

Hahaha I have heard it's good, maybe when my son is older we will play it xx

There are some lovely things in there, if you go to TKMAX it's the same thing. No luck with the mug yet but will keep looking. Our decorations go up this weelmy son did his bedroom yesterday the rest will be done throughout the week. I love a hot chocolate wispa is my favourite, I don't drink so no bailey'sfor me buy my Dad loves it with bailey's or a dropof whiskey xx

@Solomumtoone aww lm sure his room looks very festive 🎅🎄⛄️

Thank you so much xx

Thank you so much, lots of free or cheap things to do with kids it doesn't need to cost a lot and can still be magical. I thought £3 for a letter was a bit much they also offered £10 for a personalised Christmas stocking but would rather buy him a extra gift. I can't wait to share the Christmas build up with you all xx

I think school should of charged £1 , they still would of raised some money and maybe more children would of taken part. I love all the funny Christmas movies like Christmas with the Kranks and National lampoon ..😍