Christmas 2014 gift list

Ok Ok dont shoot me! I just have so many to buy for!
I just like to plan & be prepaired! so here is my gift list/idea list for the family this year
I have included who they are and if they are kids their age (at christmas) so if anyone has any ideas feel free to let me know! This is something for my record more than anything and something I will update when I need to
Green - i've got it
Red- i've not got it
Amber - im unsure if this is a good idea
Purple - this person is finished do not buy anymore!

My Family :-
Mum -
Photo of the boys
Large yankee candle £15
Jason (Mum's Partner) - Total Spend £29.29
Jumper £9.94
Jumper £8.35
False teeth joke £4
Jumper £7
Sam (Sister) - Total Spend £60 (£30 for xmas £30 for bday)
Pandora Bracelet £36 (reduced from £55) joint xmas bday
pandora charm £16.50 (reduced from £30) joint xmas bday
fat theighed sisters print £7.50
Photo of the boys
Davie (Nephew 14) - Total Spend £10
ripleys believe it or not £10
Chocolate iPhone £5
Andrew (Nephew 9) - Total Spend £8
Angry Birds Top £5 (Reduced from £10)
Avengers Jumper £3 (reduced from £7)
Monster book £3.33
Colouring set £7.50
Luke (Nephew 8)
TMNT slippers £2 (reduced from £6)
Ghost book £3.33
Colouring set £7.50
Josh (Nephew 4)
Batman top £3 (reduced from £5)
Silly story book £3.33
Lego set £10
Christopher (Nephew 3) Total Spend £3.75
Spiderman Top £3 (Reduced from £5)
Jake Book 75p
Play dough set £10
Lucy (Niece 2)
Peppa pig dress £4
Peppa pig dr set £7
James (Brother)
drinking game £1 (carboot)
Chilli vodka £16
Nan
Photo of the boys
X2 scarfs £3
Andrew (Partner)
derren brown tickets £55
Super dry coat £70
Hat £15
Wallet £20
Jeans £40
Russell (Son 4) Total Spend £104.92
Lego Set  £10.49 (reduced from £35)
Phonics books £1
Lego Set £7.50 (reduced from £15)
Football Table £10 (reduced From £40)
Mike the Knight apron £0.34p (Reduced From £4)
Swing £32.50 (reduced from £65 ) JOINT 
Box of lego £15
Hulk Toy £12.50 (reduced from £25)
Atlas Book £2.50
Lego super heros set £20
Lego book £5.34
Scoobydoo book £4
monsoon hoodie £13 (reduced from £26)
Dictionary £3.33
Captain America £7.50
Iron man £7.50
Hulk £10
Spiderman suit £10
Disney book £3.33
Giant batman £30
Marvel book £5
Mouse trap £16
Screwball scramble £10
Lego town starter set £25
Olaf dress up £25
Jeans £15
Spiderman web shooter £25
Converse £20
Lacoste trainers £35
Avengers bath set £8
Disney books £13
Rusell Stocking
mickey colouring book £1
lego crayons £1
Spiderman watch £6.50
small lego set £4 (reduced from £8)
sweeties
animal pyjamas £3.50
dinosaur toy £1.46
Joseph (Son 1) Total Spend £115.53
Mike the Knight Apron £0.34p (reduced from £4)
Winnie the Pooh snuggle blanket £7.99 (reduced from £19.99)
Piano book £3.99 (reduced from £12.99)
Little Tikes speedway ramp £17.50 (reduced from £35)
Bright Starts jungle tower £12.50 (Reduced from £25)
Slide £37.50 (reduced from £75) HAD EARLY
Swing £32.50 (reduced from £65) JOINT
Peppa Pig book £5
Cake Kit from melissa and doug FREE (comp prize)
Mickey mouse house set £12.95 (redued from £30)
Pirate bedding set £12.99
Peppe pig felt 50p
bart simpsons pjs £5
Monsoon top £8.50 ( reduced from £17)
monsoon Hoodie £11 (reduced from £22)
Peppa pig annual  £4
Nursery book £3.33
Mickey blanket £7
Peppa pig piano £25
Mickey Mouse pyjamas £10
X2 jeans £16
Mickey Mouse trainers £25
Converse £20
Remote control peppa car £25
X2 zany meals sets £15
Read with me scout £25
Wooden peppa pug dress up puzzle £8
George pig pjs and dressing gown £15
Peppa out books £9
Joseph Stocking
Peppa Pig Toothbrush £1
Peppa Pig Toothpaste £1
Peppa Pig BubbleBath £3
Peppa Colouring £1
Jake book 75p
peppa pig book £4.16
glow in the dark dinosaurs £2.31
Sweeties
Andrews Family :-
Mum  - Total Spend £50.50
Mrs Browns boys tickets £46.50
Photo of the boys
Gran cushion £4 (reduced from £8)
Dad
Mrs browns Boys Tickets £46.50
Photo of the boys
Knife set £30
Jenny (sister) Total Spend £28
Charlie Red £3 (reduced from £6)
Pandora charm £25
Mike (Sisters Partner)
Smelly Set
Alcohol
Mel (sister)
coat £5
Charlie Red £3 (reduced from £6)
Yankee candle £15
Mike (sisters Partner)
Smelly Set
Alcohol
Leah (Niece 5)
Jewellery Making Set £4 (Reduced from £8)
Lovehearts makeup set £1 (reduced from £4)
Lipsy Lipgloss Set £2 (reduced from £6)
Minnie Mouse perfume £5
Barbie £15
Book £5
River (Niece 5)
Jewellery Making Set £4 (Reduced from £8)
love hearts Makeupset £1 (reduced from £4)
Lipsy Lipgloss set £2 (reduced from £6)
Barbie £16
Minnie Mouse perfume £5
Book £5
Lacey (4 months) Total Spend £16
My first xmas comforter £1 (reduced from £4)
Book Set £2
X5 tops £7
X3 leggings £6
The hungry Caterpillar soft toy £10.41 (reduced from £20.99)
Danni (Sister) Total Spend £28
Owl Pandora Charm £25
Charlie Red £3
Josh (Sisters Partner)
Smelly Set
Alcohol
Eva ( 3 months) Total Spend £17.75
My 1st xmas comforter £1 (reduced from £4)
My 1st xmas photobook £1.75 (reduced from £6)
Book Set £2
X3 leggings £6
X5 tops £7
The hungry caterpillar soft toy £10.41 (reduced from £20.99)
Nan
Photo of the boys
Mrs brown boys photo £5
Smelly set £4.49
Friends
Julie Total Spend £15
Pandora charm £15
Phil Total Spend £10.99
Personalised number plate for mobility scooter £10.99
Shelley
Logo Board Game (Joint) FREE (comp win)
Photo of the boys
Gary
Logo Board Game (Joint) FREE (comp win)
Photo of the boys
NicNic
Pandora charm £20

Secret Santa
Pandora charm £15

Rusty's Friends
Finlay (4) Total Spend £6.75
Jake Book 75p
peppa pig play set £6 (reduced from £12)
Henry (4) Total Spend £6.56
Jake Book 75p
Lego set £5.81 (was £9.99)


 Birthdays 2014-2015
August

September
1st Nan Flowers
13th Lucy  Peppa Pig Book £7 peppa pig breakfast set £3.99

October
2nd Dani Candle Jewel
20th Drew Personalised Hat £13
25th Mum Strawberry Bouquet

November
4th Andrew Work Trousers £30
4th Finlay
18th Sammie Pandora bracelet and charm (joint xmas) £52.50 Angel Cards £6

December
19th James handles set £10
24th Jenny Candle jewel £25
28th Phil x2 jumpers £13
30th Luke Personalised Hat £13

January
9th Josh Personalised Hat £13
9th Stephen
14th Julie pandora charm £20
15th Rusty PS2 + Games

Febuary
7th Christopher Personalised Hat £13
9th Uncz
?? Mary

March
15th Joseph
?? River

April
?? Leah
?? Jason

June
?? Mel

July
10th Davie

August

September
1st Nan
13th Lucy

October
2nd Dani
20th Drew
25th Mum

November
4th Andrew
18th Sammie

December
19th James
24th Jenny
28th Phil
30th Luke

A poem about dementia

I work with dementia and something i think we all (at work) need a little reminder when things get tough of how they are feeling and remember its not all about us.

Hello, My names Doris, and I am 73

I once was young… youthful

But age has got a hold of me

I quite often forget things…

My temperament has changed

My hands have gone quite shaky

I live life in the slow lane.

My husband’s passed away now,

My daughters moved quite far

I don’t like to trouble her

When I forget the simplest things

I forget to take my tablets you know

And I forget to make my tea

My weight has dropped

My memories blurred

I’m getting old you see

I went to the doctors,

He seems concerned about me

He says I’ve got dementia

But he doesn’t know a thing

A young chap, just qualified I think

Wedding finger doesn’t even bear a ring

I’m all alone in my home

But I’m happy here, you’ll see

They said they want to move me

But I don’t see no need

I’m happy here, I know this place

Why don’t they just leave me be

The days are long, the nights are dark

I’m forgetting even more

My neighbours think I’m crazy

My family find it strange

The old me is in here though

Locked up in these demented chains

I never wanted to make a fuss

To cause a real big scene

But something’s taking over

It’s got this grip on me

It makes me do these things

I wouldn’t normally do

I can’t help it, I really can’t

I don’t mean to upset you

I didn’t choose for this to happen

I didn’t think it would

I don’t like it either

I would change it if I could

Forgetting simple things

The time of day or how to say

I would like a cup of tea

I’m slowly disappearing

The Doris you all know

The worse is yet to come you see

It happens all so slow

I’m grateful for your patience

You’re time and love and care

The happy moments that we share

I didn’t choose this life

I don’t understand

I don’t know what I’m doing

I don’t know if I can

You need to take your time

Talk me through these things

Don’t rush me, don’t make up my mind

Don’t take control of me

It’s not me who’s doing this

It not who I used to be

I don’t know if it’s normal

It all upsets me

I know you’re all so busy

I know you all work hard

But all I ask

Its take some time to come and sit by me

Take me for a walk, talk of times gone by

I won’t say much but you will touch

This real big heart of mine

The younger me would be grateful

For all that you do for me

I can’t show it now

I don’t know how

Dementias controlling me.

Hello my names Doris, I was just 83

It was a long journey but now I’m finally free

The only way was down

There is no cure

That wasn’t really me

That wasn’t the same Doris

Who kept a family home

Who loved and cared and always shared

A smile of her own

I’m happy now, I’m out of pain,

I know who I am

I can dance and sing

Without the strings

That dementia holds

I’m looking down from heaven

Smiling upon you all

I’m thankful for your time and effort

Through that lengthy course

The love and care you shown me

The time and work you put in

Comfort you provided me

While I was lingering

I know it wasn’t easy

I know it made you sad

I know it put strain upon you

And I’m sorry for all that

But now I can be Doris

And it’s all thanks to you

You stood by me when it would be

That hardest time I would see

So I would just like to say

Thank you to all.

Junes Wins

Well June has been a poor month, but i have to admit i havent been doing as much which just shows its effort that reeps the rewards but here goes

1. melissa and doug cupcake imagination play set
2. Converse
3. 1 Billy Boy condom
4. Nuby Coverall and dribble bib
5. Olay BB cream
6. Diabetic sugar checker
7. Swavorski bosch drill worth £300!


I know i'm a month late (oopsie) but i took a month out to concentrate on the kiddies but im back in full swing and hopefully august will be kind to me!

Summer entertainment for the littles!

So summer if fast approaching and this will be our first '6 weeks' break away from school for the little R, and also the first 'proper' summer for the little J where he can get involved in things and not just lie there looking cute.

We are quite a spontaneous family to tend to wake up look out the window and say 'lets go the beach'.

This year I'm hoping to be more organised.  I have set up a rota for little R too look forward to and use for reference 

It includes various activity's to do on various days.  It includes tickets for day trips (that I have won and saved for the holidays) and days where he will have to use his imagination and think of something to do.  Obviously things are weather dependant, people dependant and behaviour dependant!

Here's my rota for things we will do

28/7- 3/8

A trip to the local park

off to see Nanna!

lets make a den

lets see if a friend wants to come and play

lets paint!

Imagination day

Imagination day

4/8 -10/8

We're going to the theatre to watch scooby doo!

imagination day

off to see Nanna

Lets play with your cousins

Baking day

Imagination day

Beach Time!

11/8 - 17/8

A trip to the local park

Off to see Nanna

Lets have a sleepover

Friends round to play

Mummy's putting the bouncy castle up today

Imagination day

Imagination day

18/8 - 24/8

Twin Lake for the day

Imagination Day

Off to see Nanna

A trip to the museum!

Lets Play with your cousins

Imagination Day

Lets Paint

25/8 - 31/8

Were going on holiday

Holiday

Holiday

Holiday We're Home!

Imagination Day

Off to see Nanna

Park Time!

What Junes all about for me!

May has had some lovely wins for me, but my wishlist is still full! so this month i'm going to concentrate on knocking a few off the list (just so i can add more of course ;) )
Starting with the handbag and the nail varnish because i'm in a selfish mood ;)

I did however get my first prize for my partner this month, a money clip :D pretty handy for him as he tends to carry his cash down his sock!

Here is a reminder of my wishlist...

so here goes my top 10 prizes i would love to win (starting from the most important)

1. A new bag... 

           I'm not fussy which type, I would just love something other than my nappy bag!.

2. Some garden toys

          We redid our garden in October last year, new grass, new slabs and some wood chip. I would love to             make it more fun for the kiddies!, I'm not fussy which type of toys, a slide, swing, climbing frame...                 Anything would be great!.

3. Some Nail Varnish

          Yes, its only a little thing, but I always buy the same colours out of habit, would love some funky new           colours sent to me to try!.

4. A Holiday

           Now who hasn't got this on their list!, i have to be careful when entering these though as i would need            a family holiday so these breaks for 2 are a no go!.

5. Lego

           My 4 year old little has recently discovered this over pried toy and it keeps him quiet for ages! a                    definite must.

6. Some new baking items

             Anything really, I'm not fussy ;)

7. A new Gadget 

             I'm not even sure what! but a new gadget would be super fun!

8. Some clothes vouchers 

              Would love to revamp our family's wardrobe ready for summer!

9. A watch for him

            I have always wanted to get him a new posh watch, but things have always got in the way, maybe                 one day :)

10. Fun Family days Out

             We are local to Alton towers and Drayton Manor so they would be great, but I'm happy to travel!

So this is my Wish list, it will change depending on my needs no doubt and if i win things they will be replaced!

I would love to see some other people wish lists!

May Wins

Wins
1. Dairylea Moo-sical Cow from Dairylea (instant win)
2. £5 amazon voucher from wonga (instant win)
3. A 3 hour photo shoot & 10 digital prints worth £445
4. Fanimal from pererami x2
5. damme cold t-shirt from coors light
6. £5 anyvan credit (Instant win)
7. A pint of milk (instant win)
8. Coffee Expert Kit from www.kawateachoc.com
9. A family ticket to aerial extreme worth £75!
10. burts bees lip balm form burts bees :D
11. A colgate max white hamper from superdrug! with 50 beauty produts in!
12. Jules destrooper biscuit hamper!
13. mini football from babybel
14. beefayre pamper hamper worth £65!
15. personalised money clip worth £18

 free samples
1. fairy platinum all in one dishwasher tabs
2. handbag sized schwarzkopf professional OSiS+ session hairspray from layered.com (which comes in a lovely snazzy bag!)


Products Received to Review
1. Dettol Anti Bacterial Laundry Cleanser

The A-Z winning game

just for a bit of fun between April and December.   I'm hoping to get a win for each letter of the alphabet
wish me luck!

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Amazon voucher worth £5
Babies with allergies book
Coors light t-shirt
Dairylea moo-sical cow
E
Fanimal
Goji Goodies
Hotel Chocolat easter egg
I
Jules Destrooper biscuit hamper
Karora self tan goodies
Logo board game
Mini football from babybel
N
O
Photo shoot worth £445
Q
R
Special K granola
Twinlakes park family ticket
U
V
W
X
Y
Z