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Finished baskets!!
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Fab pressies bunbun, loads of lovely things
Forgot to say, can I please ask, where did you get the cupcake book from?
I bought the book from the book people when they came to ds school. I looked online but couldn't see it think it is old stock. there is a different cupcake book on the book people website £2.99 I think.saving for ds2's summer international scout camp - £200
£60 deposit paid :j £100 paid:j £40 paid:j0 -
savingholmes, a craft box is a fab idea, I have loads of papers and 'bits' that I could put in boxes along with glue and bits - what a FAB idea!
I absolutely love your flowers, my garden is a disaster this year, really spent no time at all planting or tidying, must do better!:wave: If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain :wave:0 -
bun bun - lovely present. Bound to be enjoyed.......well done:T
savingholmes -super idea and so cost effective too:TMary
I'm creative -you can't expect me to be neat too !
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I can't believe my luck, went into a charity shop this afternoon and got 10x notelets, 1 address book, I writing book and 2 pencils, all with a flower motif on them for £1 ( was reduced from £6.99 to £4 to £1!):rotfl: . I bought two of them and have split them up into four gifts as look rather big, thought will suit as teacher's presents or and part of hamper for grandma / nan.:D I am going back to see what else they have.........Just HAD to share that with you...;)
Love the crafty box saving holmes and the flowers look fab. bunbun, lovely hampers as always.0 -
I am learning new skills using this website I'd not used photo bucket until yesterday. I've put more of the spoils from my shopaholic
days to good use and created a lilac themed giftbag set - see pics. This is for a teenage girl :cool:. No new money spent - value approx £20-25.:j
Contents
Recycled gift bag from Birthdays, recycled heart shape (from flowers or balloons), WHSmith pebbles photo box and journal (approx value £10-12), couple of small ikea candles (approx value 30p), lavender essence from Bodyshop (approx value £2), Little hug me Eeyore - approx value £6. all coverd with purple tissue paper from 59p set at Wilkos!
I really like the idea of colour theming - not really done that before but it does make it look more planned and thoughtful rather than a hodge podge of things....
I think I've done what I can for now with things I already had "in stock". I have the following projects still on the go:
Gardener's basket - so far I have knee pads!, radish seeds, folding saw, backyard composting book all contained in a green metal and brown slimline wicker "basket" / hanging object. I think for it to work I need to buy some more seeds or bulbs or something. I'll have to investigate my shed for some more ideas/objects!
Still have a red themed basked on the go and a green one - but need more items so will have to wait... I have 2 items to go in a car basket - waxing solution and screen wash.... Not sure though whether anyone I normally buy for would welcome a car basket????
At Christmas I normally buy for:
Dad - Impossible to buy for - has lots of unopened DVDs:mad: ! Loves shirts but has too many, does a lot of DIY but wouldn't necessarily appreciate it as a present - is trying to reduce sugar intake - suggestions welcome!
Mum - likes Ikea boxes, jewellery, but after that I'm stuck. She is usually on a low carb diet:p
MIL - houseproud, likes scarves, expensive Nao and Ladro, flowers, jewellery... again suggestions of more affordable presents would be appreciated:rolleyes:
Niece 1&2 - both now sorted with craft box and lilac gift bag:j
Nephew 1&2 - sports and Wii mad - normally give them money as their house is overflowing with things - so may still do so unless anyone can suggest something suitable and affordable
DS - normally wants electronic games - do have £50 in Games vouchers - so if they ever stock what I want ie Wii fit board I may use them towards that and then that would be his main present
DD - easily pleased with books, crafts, stickers, hair things etc - I have a large stock of these type of items so just need to find a not too expensive main present. Aged 5-8 - suggestions welcome
OH -likes electronic games, Cds, DVDs, books, trying to cut down sweet things - any thoughts? It's his birthday very soon too and I don't have anything yet as he hasn't suggested anything we can afford!:eek:
Sister 1 - green themed box likely to be for her
Sister 2 - may need to be postable overseas???
Sister 3 - started a grey/silver themed box with Grey's Anatomy series 1 as the star present (bought wrong series by mistake!!!! :eek: but she is also a fan and would be thrilled with this)
Sister 3's partner - seems interested in crafts, otherwise perhaps car or diy basket was considering before
Birthdays
Still need presents for
Mum
MIL
Sister 1
Nephew 1
OH
Suggestions welcomeAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/250 -
Saving homes for your neice 1&2 you could still give them money but maybe make it into a sweety box aswell? Stole this pic from somewhere else ...
Raising kids is like being held hostage by midget terrorists0 -
Ok so have now finished, wrapped in cellophane and then wrapped again 2 more presents for christmas
They are my Fairtrade Tea and coffee trays ... What do you think? One is for my Grandad and the other is for my uncle and Aunt.
Grandads
Uncle and Aunts
Raising kids is like being held hostage by midget terrorists0 -
RustyFlange wrote: »What do you think?
Rusty... I absolutely love these, especially the bags. So much I'm considering doing something similar myself!
All these hampers are so inspiring! I just need to find more people to give gifts too...0 -
Not really a basket but these mugs are a good stocking filler or small gift for a child.
Filled mugs
Mug only
Cellophane bag to wrap mugNevermind the dog, beware of the kids!0 -
Really loved this.... still looking for ideas for sports mad nephews and older adults who already have everything! More suggestions please....RustyFlange wrote: »Saving homes for your neice 1&2 you could still give them money but maybe make it into a sweety box aswell? Stole this pic from somewhere else ...Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/250
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