*Stop The Cavalry* It's The 2014 Christmas Chatter Thread

A question about : *Stop The Cavalry* It's The 2014 Christmas Chatter Thread

Hello and welcome to the 3rd Christmas Chatter Thread.

This thread is not just about Christmas, but our whole year. We have had many ups and downs, deaths and births but we have all made it through to the end of the last thread and Christmas 2013.

NOTE- For all new people please please don't lurk, join in. We are all a little mad, but not dangerous.

The following posts will be made up of all the links saved from last year with new ones added as we go.
This will hopefully make it easier in October when we are all looking for them.

Please let me know if any become out of date or you would like your birthday added to the list

OMO xx

Best answers:

• JANUARY
  Archiebear 1st
  black cat 3rd
  ROBBIE 3rd
  Crowdpleaser 11th
  lollie79 15th
  Betsie2010 18th
  Bloomingtasty 21st
  nicki 21st
  Abbafan1972. 28th
  FEBRUARY
  Gleek 1st
  blue_eyed_girl 2nd
  my3girls 7th
  kayandy 9th
  chirpychick 11th
  AACMUM 11th
  murie 24th
  junior_j 25th
  madz2802 28th
  MARCH
  madvixen 9th
  moneysavingmumofone 12th
  craftymummy 19th
  hollieinbloom 19th
  greentiger 21st
  welshdreamer71 21st
  chickywiggle 25th
  tin can 27th
  annie_d 27th
  APRIL
  Ameyturtle 4th
  wuvvies 4th
  quidsy 23rd
  Pixie Fairydust 25th
  princesskitty29 29th
  MAY
  clumsy_cupcake 3rd
  weeclick 4th
  *Louise* 17th
  Own My Own 17th
  disabled -NCIS-fan 18th
  Pinksteps 21st
  JJ. 23rd
  katmum 27th
  JUNE
  Ruth_honey 15th
  dropsofjupiter 22nd
  msgigglewick 23rd
  bossymoo 30th
  JULY
  trekkie74 3rd
  DomRavioli 8th
  Nanamia 9th
  mrs-moneypenny 17th
  Hanley25 19th
  lushlifesaver 25th
  AUGUST
  Arthien 7th
  LINKYPIE2009 13th
  CazD2008 30th
  SEPTEMBER
  emalou88 4th
  Linda-Lou 14th
  PloddingAlong:P 22nd
  Spendless 28th
  whitesatin 28th
  OCTOBER
  freespirit66 1st
  PRINCESSX87 9th
  Mummy2boys 11th
  BBTHREE 22nd
  queenlizard45uk 29th
  kaya1991. 31st
  NOVEMBER
  Peppapig 1st
  mrsinvisable 7th
  fluffysox 27th
  Clairey_C 27th
  DECEMBER
  jem1276 3rd
  FRANKLIN 13th
  FeistyFidget 14th
  picnmix 14th
  3forholidays 15th
  bunbun2 16th
  Rosygirl 16th
  CHRISSYG 25th !!!!!!!!
  pigpen 26th
  sunshine81 27th
  GILL635 27th
  daisiegg 30th
• 100 Elf ideas
  https://www.designdazzle.com/?s=100+elf+ideas&submit=
  Elf colouring pages (Plus much more)-
  https://www.hellokids.com/c_23563/col...-coloring-page
  Elf Magic-
  https://www.elf-magic.com/
• The Polar Express Party Pack
  https://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/...arpartykit.pdf
  Polar Express Tickets
  https://www.flickr.com/photos/kedward...n/photostream/
  https://www.flickr.com/photos/kedward...n/photostream/
  https://www.flickr.com/photos/kedward...n/photostream/
  Free Games and more -
  https://www.tipjunkie.com/category/printable/
  Labels and Tags -
  https://justsomethingimade.com/freebies/
  Labels, tags and games (for the whole year)-
  https://www.chickabug.com/blog/freebies/free-printables
  135 sheets of Label, tags and games-
  https://burdart.blogspot.co.uk/2009/1...gift-tags.html
  Animal Sewing Cards-
  https://justsomethingimade.com/2010/1...olor-giveaway/
  Free papers (all year)-
  https://catholicconvert.wordpress.com...crapbook-pdfs/
  101 Pretty printable-
  https://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/0...intables-free/
  Funny Tags (well I think so)-
  https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M8iIoWUayM...D4/s1600/a.jpg
  Numbers 1-24 for Advent-
  https://moxiepear.com/Freebies/Colorful-Christmas.pdf
  Just Something I Made Labels and Tags-
  https://justsomethingimade.com/freebies/
  Free Tags, Boxes and more (all Year)-
  https://katehadfielddesigns.com/blog/freebies
  https://www.chickabug.com/blog/freebies/free-printables
• MSE Hamper Sticky
  https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...d.php?t=414524
  2013 Hamper Thread
  https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=4750954
  Homemade Gift Baskets-
  https://www.homemade-gift-basket-ideas.com/
• Free knitting and Crochet patterns (all year)-
  https://www.straw.com/cpy/free_patterns.html
  Directory of free patterns (all year)-
  https://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory.php
  Free pattern of the day (all year)-
  https://www.dailyknitter.com/day.php
  Crochet Pattern Central-
  https://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/
  Crafty is Cool- Wanna make a monster-(and more)
  https://craftyiscool.blogspot.be/2011...e-monster.html
  Cut Out and Keep-
  https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/crafts/knitting
  https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/crafts/crochet
  also check out the book page, as some have free patterns available.
  Crochet Me-
  https://www.crochetme.com/media/p/90002.aspx
• Santas Workshop (susan42)
  https://www.christmascraft.co/Home_Page.php
  Skip to my Lou
  https://www.skiptomylou.org/handmade-gift-ideas/
  Handmade Gifts and More
  https://www.the36thavenue.com
  101 Handmade Gifts for Men-
  https://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/0...s-for-men-diy/
  101 Handmade Tutorials-
  https://www.everythingetsy.com/2013/0...ift-tutorials/
  101 Handmade Christmas Ornaments-
  https://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/0...ent-tutorials/
  101 Simple Handmade Gifts-
  https://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/0...ift-tutorials/
  101 Green Handmade Gifts-
  https://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/1...ift-tutorials/
  101 Handmade Gifts for Females
  https://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/1...s-for-her-diy/
  101 Handmade Gifts for Kids
  https://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/0...ifts-for-kids/
  101 Homemade Holiday Ideas
  https://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/1...day-tutorials/
  Thrifty Gift ideas-
  https://pinterest.com/freexmascrafts/thrifty-gift-ideas/
  Survival Kits (and more)-
  https://www.budget101.com/frugal/fun-...vival-kit-156/
  Cut Out and Keep-
  https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/
  Art supplies
  https://www.craftycrocodiles.co.uk/
• Christmas Recipes (lovely site)( includes some printables)-
  https://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/christmas/index.htm
  No-Cook Fudge-
  https://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/641035
  Spoonful Desserts and Biscuits -
  https://spoonful.com/recipes
  Diabetic Christmas-
  https://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/b...only=all&mh=10
  All Year Recipes-
  https://www.hollyclegg.com/recipes.cfm
  BBC Recipes by the Month-
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/seasons
  Nigella Lawson- Chilli Jam and more-
  https://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/chilli-jam-2692
  Mulled Cider-
  https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/sear...rm=Mulled+wine
  Flavoured Sugars and more-
  https://www.food.com/recipe/exotic-fl...and-tea-309969
  Chilli Oil
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ho...illi_oil_54985
  BBC Good Food Biscotti-
  https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/search/re...query=Biscotti
  BBC Good Food Christmas-
  https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/seasonal/christmas
  Cut Out and Keep-
  https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/crafts/cooking
• Activity Village Christmas and more-
  https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/printables
  Elf Colouring Page (also on Elf post)-
  https://www.hellokids.com/c_23563/col...-coloring-page
  Christmas Countdown-
  https://www.xmasclock.com/
  Portable North Pole-
  https://www.portablenorthpole.com/home
  Animal Sewing Cards-
  https://justsomethingimade.com/2010/1...olor-giveaway/
  Northpole.com-
  https://www.northpole.com/
  Primary Games-
  https://www.primarygames.com/holidays.../christmas.php
• Get Organized-
  https://christmas.organizedhome.com
  Ultimate Christmas Countdown-
  https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-e...153/index.html
  https://search.realsimple.com/results...earch_btn.y=12
  Better Homes (has everything- could be in all lists)-
  https://www.bhg.com/christmas/
• camelcamelcamel (amazon price tracker)-
  https://www.camelcamelcamel.com/
  MSE Grabbit Board-
  https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...aysprune=&f=36
  MSE Freebie(no spend required) Board-
  https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...aysprune=&f=37
  Find DVD compare prices site-
  https://www.find-dvd.co.uk/
  CeX(UK) Buy and Sell-
  https://uk.webuy.com/
  I Want One Of Those-
  https://www.iwantoneofthose.com/
  DotComGiftShop-
  https://www.dotcomgiftshop.com/just-arrived
  Past Times-
  https://www.pasttimes.com/
  Really Good Shop-
  https://www.reallygood.uk.com/bright-side-c-517.html
  Menkind (Mens Gadgets)-
  https://www.menkind.co.uk/
  Campus Gifts -
  https://www.campusgifts.co.uk/gifts-by-department.html
  Half Cost-
  https://www.halfcost.co.uk/webapp/wcs...atalogId=10001
  Everything Ј5-
  https://www.everything5pounds.com/
  Home Bargains-
  https://www.homebargains.co.uk/
  Not On The High Street-
  https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/
  B&M-
  https://www.bmstores.co.uk/
  That's Entertainment (cds, dvds etc)-
  https://www.thatsentertainment.co.uk/index.asp
  Candy retailers in the Uk
  https://www.americansweets.co.uk/
  https://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/Ame...y/default.aspx
  Just Miniatures (drink)-
  https://www.justminiatures.co.uk/chri...8sp7os2tn8s9t1
  Uniquely Christmas Trees-
  https://www.uniquelychristmastrees.co...mas-trees.html
  Cake Boxes and more baking goods-
  https://www.cakescookiesandcraftsshop...d-cookie-boxes
  Traditional Toys-
  https://www.mulberrybush.co.uk/
  Collectable Figurines-
  https://www.dragonalley.co.uk/acatalo...6_Village.html
  https://www.christmasatdawsons.co.uk/lemax-villages.asp
  American Folk Art
  https://www.oldeglory.co.uk/christmas.html
  The Christmas Boutique
  https://www.thechristmasboutique.co.uk/
  Tesco Christmas
  https://www.tesco.com/christmas/
  Marks and Spencer Christmas
  https://www.marksandspencer.com/Christmas/b/44386030
  Disney Christmas
  https://www.disneystore.co.uk/christm...omSearch=10002
  Mamas and Papas Christmas
  https://www.mamasandpapas.com/range/c...id/size-medium
  John Lewis Christmas
  https://www.johnlewis.com/christmas/c5000025
  Superdrug Christmas
  https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...4357703&page=2
  Lakeland Christmas
  https://www.lakeland.co.uk/Christmas
  Paperchase Christmas
  https://www.paperchase.co.uk/promo/ch...post-christmas
  Next Homeware
  https://www.next.co.uk/homeware/christmas-collections
  Boots Christmas
  https://www.boots.com/en/Christmas/
  BHS Christmas
  https://www.bhs.co.uk/en/bhuk/categor...r-2214497/home
• Christmas Book Lists-
  https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/christmas
  WHSmith Book Bundles-
  https://www.whsmith.co.uk/Books/Book_Bundles&rst=1
  Bangzo Deal of the Day-
  https://www.bangzo.com/dailydeal.html
  The Book People
  https://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webap...051&langId=100
• Yankee Doodle-
  https://www.yankeedoodle.co.uk/
  Kringle Candle Company-
  https://www.kringlecandle.co.uk/
  The Official Yankee Candle-
  https://www.yankeecandle.co.uk/?pressID=163
  The Yankee Shop-
  https://www.theyankeeshop.co.uk/offer.aspx?OID=8
  Scented candle Shop-
  https://www.scentedcandleshop.com/
  White Candle-
  https://www.whitecandle.co.uk/
• https://pinterest.com/fleecefun/christmas-ideas/
  https://pinterest.com/pin/399413060672580526/
  https://pinterest.com/mojoworking2005...tmas-everyday/
  https://pinterest.com/freespirit39/pins/
  https://www.pinterest.com/chibichidesigns/boards/
  https://pinterest.com/leannej86/christmas/
  https://pinterest.com/princesskitty29/christmas/
  https://pinterest.com/littlesparrow1/christmas/
  https://www.pinterest.com/boulton1586/
  https://www.pinterest.com/eljaycock/
  https://www.pinterest.com/athomeatherapy/boards/
  https://www.pinterest.com/madvixen83/christmas/
  https://www.pinterest.com/madvixen83/leftover-recipes/
• General Ideas And Information
  Jar of Nothing-
  https://www.craftbits.com/project/a-jar-of-nothing-gift
  Sugar Scrub-
  https://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/...ugar-body.html
  Christmas Card Messages-
  https://www.imag-e-nation.com/pages/C...ms-Quotes.html
  Candy Cane Sleighs-
  https://ellynsplace.blogspot.co.uk/se...istmas+sleighs
  Removing Smells from Bottles and Jars-
  https://www.getsmellout.com/how-to-ge...s-and-bottles/
  After Eight Site-
  https://www.aftereight.co.uk/home/
  Sliders Tutorial ( I do more than just Hot Chocolate)-
  https://www.kerryspapercrafts.com/?p=804
  Post Pals (put a smile on a childs face)-
  https://www.postpals.co.uk/
  Smooth Christmas Radio-
  https://www.smoothchristmasradio.com/
  Royal Mail Posting Dates-
  https://www.royalmail.com/greetings
  Track Santa-
  https://www.noradsanta.org/en/
  https://www.google.co.uk/santatracker/#/tracker/world
  Amy Powers- let's get inspired
  https://issuu.com/inspired-ideas/docs/christmas
  Christmas Nail Art
  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DLv7zxea1lI
• Shining Star-
  https://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcar...2&source=jl999
  The Twelve days of Christmas-
  https://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcar...2&source=jl999
  White Christmas-
  https://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcar...2&source=jl999
• True Movies-
  https://www.truemovies.tv/tvguide/ind...cID=3&selDay=3
  BBC-
  https://ukchristmastv.weebly.com/bbc-2013.html
  ITV-
  https://ukchristmastv.weebly.com/itv-2013.html
  Channel 4-
  https://ukchristmastv.weebly.com/channel-4-2013.html
  Channel 5-
  https://ukchristmastv.weebly.com/channel-5-2013.html
  ( the dates will be changed nearer the time)
• Originally Posted by quidsy
  Meat
  Turkey
  Beef Joint
  Pork Joint
  Ham Joint
  Sausage meat (to make stuffing)
  Sausages wrapped in bacon (or cocktail sausages & bacon)
  Fish
  Salmon side
  Prawns (for prawn salad starter)
  Vegetables
  Brussel Sprouts
  Cabbage
  Broccoli
  Cauliflower
  Peas
  Carrots
  Potatoes (for mash & roast)
  Mushrooms
  Parsnips
  Lettuce for salad starter
  Fruit & Nuts
  Satsuma’s or tangerines (for stockings)
  ChestnutsNuts in shells and shelled nuts
  Cranberries for sauce
  Lemon to garnish drinks
  Condiments
  Piccalilli
  Branston Pickle
  Red Onion Chutney
  Cranberry jelly
  Bread sauce
  Breads & cakes
  Bread, loaf, rolls
  Mince Pies
  Christmas Pudding
  Christmas cake
  Ingredients & dry goods
  Stuffing mix
  Crackers for Cheese
  Turkey Gravy granules or ready made
  Beef Gravy granules or ready made
  Mincemeat (to make mince pies)
  Puff or filo pastry (for pies tarts etc)
  Goose fat
  Cooking oil
  Bread making ingredients
  Glace or maraschino cherries to garnish drinks
  icing sugar (to dust mince pies)
  marzipan for christmas cake
  icing for christmas cake
  Ready made yorkshire puddings
  Dairy
  Cheese selection board
  Custard
  Single cream
  Double cream
  Butter
  Fresh Milk
  UHT long life milk
  Confectionary & snacks
  Chocolates
  Pringles
  Shortbread/other biscuits
  Chocolate orange
  Twiglets
  Soft Drinks
  PopJuice/Squash
  Cranberry Juice
  Orange Juice
  Tonic
  Soda
  Shloer (or other grown up non alcoholic drink for any drivers)
  Alcoholic drinks
  Wine Red & White
  Vodka
  Whiskey
  Gin
  Brandy for setting fire to the pudding
  sherry (for santa)
  Medicine cabinet
  headache tablets
  calpol (if you have littlies)
  antiacid tablets
  spare toilet roll
  Kitchen roll
  Cling film
  Foil
• Let It Snow-
  https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3935899
  The Holly and the Ivy
  https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=4357703
• Well I think that's it. I hope I haven't forgotten anything.
  Hope you all had a great Christmas 2013.
  OMO xx